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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

5

Presidential contest and party dynamics in Clarke county

The Athens Daily Banner notes subscription rates and carrier duties, then surveys party splits and candidate moves. It highlights Underwood, Taft, Roosevelt, Wilson, and Bryan, predicting a close Baltimore convention and a potential Democratic victory with Underwood. It also mentions agriculture appealing to youth and a peach crop outlook in Georgia.

Underwood William J. Bryan Baltimore Wilson Clark

Agriculturist's Rapid Strides Across Georgia and Nation

The Macon Telegraph cites government data showing U S farm land area rising from 1850 to 1910 with Georgia reaching fourth in farm product value. It notes shifts in farm size, improved land, and farm property values, plus the impact of plantations and ranches on land totals and farm economics.

United States South Georgia Macon Telegraph

Britain to launch its own Titanic inquiry after US hearings

Britain plans a sweeping independent probe into the Titanic disaster after the US Senate committee finishes its inquiry. Parliament doubts US testimony and vows to expose garbled reports, aiming to improve maritime laws and ship movement across the ocean.

United States Senate Great Britain Senate Committee London

Athens to Represent at Southern Sociological Congress

A group from Athens will attend the first Southern Sociological Congress in Nashville from May 7 to 10. The announcement frames the event as a patriotic renewal of the New South with strong national loyalty and a pledge that the congress will rally “The Solid Youth for a Better Nation.”

Athens Southern Sociological Congress South Nashville New South

Southern Sociological Congress Promises Nationwide Social Reform

The Southern Sociological Congress invites all Southern leaders to join a multi-branch program. It highlights child welfare, prison reform, public health, race relations, church social work, and leadership training with noted speakers from Vanderbilt University, Russell Sage Foundation, National Conference of Charities and Corrections, and many regional groups.

South Southern Sociological Congress Nlor Hastings G Hart Russell Sage Foundation New York Jean M. Gordon Southern Conference On Woman and Chili Labor New Orleans Alexander Johnson National Conference of Charities and Corrections Angola Ind Kate Waller Barrett Florence Crittenden Mission Alexandria Bernard Flexner Louiaville J. D. Nelson Murfreesboro Tenn Gertrude Knipp American Association For the Study and Prevention of C. H. Detwiller West End Methodist Church Nashville Texan Luther H. Gulick N. Y Owen R. Lovejoy National Child Labor Committee Camp Fire Girls of America Luther Gulick Sou Sociological Congress Thomas Finty, Jr Dallas News Dallas Texas C. S. Pots University of Texas Austin Philip “Weltner Georgia Prison Association Atlanta F.be. Lyon Central Howard Prison Association Chicago W. F. Drewry Central State Hospital Petersburg National Conference of Charities and Correction Aul- Bora Charles A. Ellwood University of Missouri W. Woods White Richard P. Hobson Congress Alabama Chas. L. Minor Asheville North Carolina C. W. Stiles National Marine Hospital Service Wilmington N.C W. S. Rankin State Board of Health Raleigh N. C J. L. Ludlow Winston-Salem Lee K. Frankel Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Southern Sociological ‘Congress J. H. Dilliard Jeanes Stater Board W. H. Thomas Montgomery Ala Seale Harris Southern Medical Association Mobile John Little Louisville W. D. Weatherford International Committee of the Samuel Z. Baten Social Service Commission Northern Baptist Church Des Moines Iowa Church and Modern Industry Chas. S. Macfarland Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America John M. Glenn Bruce Payne George Peabody College For Teachers Henry F. Cope Reliious Education Association Ill Wilbur F. Crafts National Reform Bureau Washington, D. C Edward T. Devine Columbia University Graham Taylor Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy

This Date in History May 2 Observances and Births

This May 2 history lists key events from 1670 Hudson's Bay Co formation to 1890 Oklahoma temporary government act. It notes 1851 birth of sociologist Professor Graham Taylor in Schenectady and outlines his education and ministry, plus early career in Hartford and Hartford Theological Seminary.

Hudson's Bay Company England Thomas Jefferson United States France Oregon Champoeg Stonewall” Jackson Chancellorsville Clyde Fitch Cut Knife Creek Congress Territory of Oklahoma Graham Taylor America Schenectady N. Y Rutgers College Reformed Theological Seminary New Brunswick N. J Reformed Church Hartford Hartford Theological Seminary

Announced Candidates for Georgia General Assembly

A series of candidate declarations for Georgia offices list figures such as Franks Lipscomb C. Griffith S. W. Bailey and R Toombs DuBose for representative and senate, with nominations for solicitor general of the Western circuit and party primary qualifiers. Names include John B Gamble W H Quarterman R L J Smith and W A Stevenson.

General Assembly of Georgia Cc. B. Griffith S. W. Bailey Western Circuit Democratic Party John B. Gamble W. H. Quarterman R. L. J. Smith W. A. Stevenson

Mt Vernon Masonic and Fraternal Lodge Directory

Mt Vernon lodges and chapters meet weekly or biweekly at various halls in the Max Joseph building and Clayton street area. Listings include Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M, Keystone Chapter No. 1 RAM, St Elmo Lodge No. 40 K of P, Owls Nest No. 790, Williams Lodge No. 16 I O O F, Oliver Encampment No. 14, Glenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F, Rec B Davis Camp 292 W O W with secretary contacts and meeting nights.

Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph Bduldias J. Elmo Lodge K. of P St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Max Joseph Claytom Wall Streets H. E Davis Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Clayton and Jackson Streets OTIS N. G H. L. Garebold Rec B. Davis Woodmen Hall Talmage Building Claytonn Street

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THE H. J. Rowe Clarke County Publc Joe Cannon Teddy Democracy Alabama Statesman American Economist Republican Journal Taft Roosevelt C. Q. D. Call Eoe General Assembly of A. Lipscomb Senate State Senate R. Toombs DU Bose Lodge Directory Mt. Vernon A. M Mt Vernon A.M A. J. Carter Fred T. Moon Sec Owl's Nest Clayton John Mappin H. Corbett Willams Lodge Oda Fellows Davison-Nicholson Co All Brethren W. W. Hays Oliver Odd Fellows Clayton Street H. L. Hemrick J. A. Mbealor Saverne
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