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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1912
Page
2
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery notes, warns carriers no collection by boys, and urges readers to watch Athens developments. It surveys political odds for Oscar Underwood in Georgia, noting rising majorities and hints of voter sentiment and regional enthusiasm.
The Georgia Democratic Party endorsement elevates Underwood as a national candidate. Alabama’s senator gains momentum with Georgia’s support, signaling stronger backing across the nation and a potential edge at the Baltimore convention. Wilson forces suffer a blow as Georgia shifts momentum toward the Alabama Democrat.
Robert Lincoln, son of the late president, rebukes Theodore Roosevelt for acting like a second Abraham Lincoln. He argues the nation is a republic under a Constitution and warns against unchecked mass democracy, noting town meetings work in New England but would bring chaos in large cities or states.
May 4 entries note births and deaths of William M Prescott and Rufus Putnam and a 1798 Arsenal site at Harper's Ferry. 1813 Swiftsure Montreal to Quebec, 1861 gun cast for Confederate navy, 1862 Magruder evac Yorktown, 1864 Grant’s Virginia campaign. Labor notes cover Palmer, Stockton labor temple funds, Edmonton wage policy, street railway hours, and unions in San Francisco and Illinois.
A London conflict grows as chorus girls join miners in calling for a minimum wage. The Amalgamated Musicians' Union backs the push for seven dollars for six evening shows and one dollar per matinee. In the U K, 1911 saw 1,182 factory deaths and 140,735 injuries, with Memorial Day shifted to the fourth Sunday in May by the AFL.
A survey of casts and plans for next season notes Ethel Barrymore Edward Abeles Viola Allen and Dollie Dalvert heading tours and stock groups. It mentions Belasco Beck and Cort producing The Drums of Dude and Ransomed, plus Florence Roberts in a vaudeville sketch with Allan Davis and others as part of a bustling, talent-filled season.
A vintage editorial argues the Titanic catastrophe reveals deeper lessons than safety gear. It emphasizes human brotherhood over greed, noting the instinctive appeal to unity amid tragedy and calling for lasting improvements to ocean travel.
Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Illinois credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her from typhoid pneumonia and a severe cough. She says doctors and other medicines failed until the remedy eased her symptoms and nearly cured her. Available 5c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle at druggists.
A historical notice lists candidates for Georgia offices in Clarke county. Names include Frank A Lipscomb for representative, Griffith and Bailey for representative, R Toombs Du Bose for state senate, John B Gamble and W H Quarterman for solicitor general Western circuit, R L J Smith for solicitor general, and W A Stevenson also seeking solicitor general. The notices indicate candidacies subject to Democratic party primaries.
Mt Vernon Masonic Mt Keystone and Key tome chapters meet third Tuesday at 8. Mt Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias meets Monday at 8 38 in Max Joseph Building. Owls Nest Clayton Friday 6 28. Williame Lodge I O O F meets Monday in Fellows Hall. Encampment meets Friday in Odd Fellows Hall. Glenn Lodge I O O F meets Tuesday in Odd Fellows Hall. Woodmen Hall hosts Geo B Davis Camp. Secretary and president names listed for each group.
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