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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
4
A compact fragmentary column notes weather hints for Sanford Field, political shifts with Taft Roosevelt LaFollette and Minnesota mentions, a plucky Prince Avenue Presbyterian example, and calls for voter registration. It praises the Georgia State College of Agriculture’s itinerant schools and rural progress while hinting at Buffalo baseball and coal talks.
A Georgia newspaper survey shows editors favor Oscar W. Underwood for the Democratic nomination. Editors argue he is the ablest and most available Democrat and expected to win Georgia’s twenty eight votes at the national convention.
Clarke county voters face an April 8 deadline to approve a courthouse bond issue. Campaign leaders are urged to mobilize, present strong arguments in favor, and ensure every pro bond ballot is cast to avoid a backward step for the county.
The Savannah and Waycross papers endorse Underwood citing his tariff knowledge and conservative constitutional stance. They argue for southern backing, legislative prudence, and respect for states rights as the path to reform without harming business or labor.
Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama is expected to win the Georgia presidential vote. The Waycross Herald wishes him luck. Meanwhile the Columbus Inquirer Sun notes the Democrats may nominate a southern man for the presidency this year.
The article notes Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama as a strong southern choice for the Democratic nomination, with popularity extending nationwide. It mentions other political maneuvers including state tickets, primaries, and anticipated endorsements across various states and figures.
A Citizens clash over representation in the state convention. The Americas Times-Recorder notes cries that if counties in the third district back Underwood or Clark they lose representation, while Wilson could absorb the state with a small plurality. Critics call it democracy but warn it would give control to a minority.
The Valdosta Times reports talk that the Underwood sentiment in Georgia could provoke a public panic among those who believed they had secured everything fixed for Wilson.
The Darien Gazette discusses whether the southern people want a southern man for president. It argues the people now have the chance to vote for such a candidate and endorses Oscar W. Underwood as “all right.”
Lawrenceville News Herald predicts Oscar Underwood as the leading figure in the next campaign. The piece argues his tariff measures will define the race and that he has Northern democracy support, broad party appeal, and strong Georgia electoral prospects.
Fragmentary OCR list of births deaths and events across years 1685 to 1899. Names include Bach Napoleon Juarez Southey Burnett Clarke and others with sparse dates and phrases on discoveries wars colonies and treaties.
Henry W. Gays a 3a railroad official of wide reputation in the United States and Canada was born in Drie County New York March 21 1849. At age 12 he began as a messenger for the Wrie roaa at Dunkirk IN. He rose to an important clerical post on the Erie and later held top posts including general agent for the Louisville and Cincinnati Mail Time Steamers and general manager for several lines.
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