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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
4
The notice warns subscribers no carrier may collect subscriptions or sell papers. It urges paying regular collectors or visiting the office. The piece then shifts to Athens civic topics including registration deadlines, upcoming elections, rail and road improvements, housing demand, and bond issue studies stressing a business approach and local participation.
The Banner defends Oscar W. Underwood against Southern loyalty claims. It outlines his Kentucky birth, Virginia, Kentucky, and Virginia ancestral ties, Confederate family service, and his education in Louisville Virginia and Minnesota before settling in Birmingham.
President Taft praised Grover Cleveland as a great President and patriot. He noted Cleveland's clear speech, courage of convictions, high character, and public duty, urging emulation to advance political life.
Thomas E. Watson criticizes Atlanta politicians and Tom Hudson in a heated editorial, alleging manipulation by Smith and Hardwick to steer gubernatorial and Senate power. He accuses the Railroad Commission and figures like J A Perry of betraying the people, warning of planned political moves.
The speaker attacks the five member commission and its costs, alleging misrepresentation by Hudson, praise for Hog-it-all, and claims of negligence in enforcing reduced freight rates. The note cites bids, reversals in a $57,000,000 matter, and possible political maneuvering by Attorney General Felder. Also mentions Mme. Marchesi and a potential re election bid by Honno N Holder and Col W A Charters.
A chronological list notes events and births on March 26 across years. Entries include the opening of Detroit’s United States land office in 1804, deaths of figures such as Ludwig van Beethoven in 1827 and Walt Whitman in 1832, and various political and cultural milestones from the 18th to 19th centuries.
Miss Belle Taylor of Athens testified in Atlanta court that she forgot meeting J. T. Dillard a year earlier on a street car. She had him arrested for addressing her on Saturday, but she asked the judge to dismiss the case. Judge Broyles dismissed it.
Gainesville congressman Thomas M. Bell representing the Bloody Ninth district was a yesterday guest of his brother Frank Bell on College avenue. Bell, active in Congress as Democratic whip, was briefly away from Washington to handle district business.
Joseph Lumpkin Hill formerly of Athens now in Oklahoma City has been appointed special assistant attorney general by Attorney General Ghos West. He will represent the attorney general’s office before the Oklahoma criminal court of appeals. Hill, son of the late A L Hull of Athens and brother of Dr Marion McH Hull of Atlanta, is a University of Georgia alum admitted to the bar at Athens. He has practiced law in Oklahoma City for two years with the firm Atkinson Hull.
The Buffalo Bisons report pitcher Baxter cannot join Manager Stallings in Athens due to postappendectomy weakness. Stein announced Baxter will be out for a month, delaying his return. Stallings seeks new pitchers and infielders while training camp opens with cautious optimism.
Advertising claim states PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. It promises money back through the druggist if no relief. The pitch emphasizes fast, local availability and a claims-based guarantee.
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