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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
4
Spring in Athens sees crops of politics as entries pile up for Western circuit solicitor general. The state primary likely won’t occur before August, Underwood favored by Georgia Democrats, local campaigns taking shape with county primary dates fixed and early announcements. Evangelist R V Miller spreads traditional Bible message in Macon.
The notice stresses universal duty to vote and to register. It states registration ends April 2 and the presidential primary on May 1 will list Oscar Underwood Judson Harmon Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson with space for write-ins.
Macon progresses with plans for an enlarged prosperity. The city will gain a million and a half dollar passenger station for the Central of Georgia lines. A two million dollar shop for the same railway was secured a few months earlier.
Fragmentary report notes Archie Butt’s escape and flight to Gibraltar amid ongoing marriage discussions. The text emphasizes leap year as a calendar fact surrounding the incident and his determination to seek freedom despite the timing.
Athens opens the year with rapid building momentum. Dozens of new business and residential structures are under construction or planned, reflecting a booming real estate market and population growth. Investors flood Athens with confidence, signaling a bright 1912 outlook for construction and commerce.
The article cites Elizabeth Freeman of London urging the removal of British leaders by violence at a New York meeting. It notes similar militant acts by London suffragettes, including jail stints, and argues such rhetoric worsens support for woman suffrage in America despite potential arguments in favor.
The article reports a wide English coal strike with over one million miners out, German and French sympathy, and fears of a European-wide stoppage. It notes rising European coal shortages, increased American imports, rising prices, and widespread disruption to rail and river transport as authorities seek a settlement.
The text argues crimes against women require law with strict penalties and warns against lynch law. It notes authorities should uphold severe sentences when guilt is proven, to curb mob justice and ensure justice is certain and commensurate with the crime.
Historical notes list events on March 14 across years including the first town meeting at Faneuil Hall in 1748 and the capture of Mobile in 1780. Other entries cover Eli Whitney receiving the cotton gin patent in 1794, and later events such as Bell’s visible speech demonstration in 1866 and Marx’s death in 1883.
A report notes that in 1891 eleven Italians accused of murdering Chief of Police Hennessy were lynched in New Orleans. The entry also records 1900 events with Lord Roberts entering Bloemfontein.
The list salutes Maxim Gorky 44, Thomas R. Marshall 58, William English Walling 35, Thomas Cooper Boville 53, Dr. Paul Ehrlich 58, and the Countess of Aberdeen 55 on this date. Each figure is marked for contributions in literature politics reform science and social causes.
Begg's Mustarine, endorsed under the food and drug act, replaces mustard plasters for colds chest pains and rheumatic ailments. H R Palmer & Sons are Athens agents selling 25 cents a box with a 40 plaster equivalent. Mail orders prepaid from J A Begg Co Rochester NY. Citizens must register by April 2 to vote in county primaries and general elections.
Stillman Green of Malachite Col. recalls doctors telling him two years to live. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for restoring his health and claims it saved his life. The ad urges cures for coughs and lung troubles with trial bottles free at local stores.
A vintage advertisement promises no risk to buyers for Rexall Orderlies to relieve constipation. It claims the medicine is gentle and effective with no side effects and offers three sizes 10c 25c and 50c. The Rexall Store run by H. R. Palmer & Sons is the sole local supplier.
Athens will host amusements and concerts this spring along with a robust baseball schedule at the local field. Thousands of visitors are expected from the region and nearby towns, and residents are urged to welcome them to foster lasting ties to Athens.
If you have trouble in getting rid of your cold you may know that you are not treating it properly. There is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks and it will not if you take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For Sale by all dealers.
Athens Banner advertises a special offer: $2.50 buys six months of the Banner or one year of Uncle Remus. It urges current subscribers to renew by paying six months in advance.
Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No. 1 RA meets third Tuesday at 8 in Max Joseph Building. Bt. Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday at 8 36 at Castle Hall Max Joseph Building. Athens B P O E No. 790 meets Wednesday at 8 at corner Broad and Lumpkin. Williams Lodge No. 15 IOOF meets Monday at Odd Fellows Hall. Order of Owls Athens Nest No. 1460 meets Friday at 8 30 on Clayton St. Oliver Encampment No. 14 meets Friday at Odd Fellows Hall. Slean Lodge No. 75 IOOF meets Tuesday at Odd Fellows Hall. Geo. B. Davis Camp 292 WWC meets Wednesday at Woodmen Hall Clayton St. First and third meetings for business other evenings for degree work. Visiting brethren invited.
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