Walton County Editorial Supports Slaton for Georgia Governor
From Walton News. The paper notes three declared candidates Hon Jack Slaton Hon Joe Hill Hall and Hon Thomas G Hudson with Slaton favored. It highlights Slaton’s prior term as state senate president and ties to Walton County including his wife a former Walton County girl and predicts Slaton will be next governor.
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Walton News
Georgia
Jack Slaton
Joe Hill Hall
Slaton
Hoke Smith
Senate
Hall
Bibb County
General Assembly
G. Hudson
Monroe
Walton County
Miss Grant
Glaton
Brotherhood Federation of Canada to unite church societies
Special to the Banner from Toronto reports a three day conference opening in the city aiming to form the Brotherhood Federation of Canada. The body will gather laymen from evangelical denominations to promote citizenship ideals and develop men's Christian organizations across Canada. A delegation of over 100 from the Federated Brotherhoods of England will attend meetings tomorrow night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Evangelical Denominations of
Canada
Brotherhood Federation of Canada
Brotherhords
England
Federal Prison League to Open First Championship Season
Leavenworth Kansas May 10 The Federal Prison League begins its first championship season with three inmate teams white Indian and negro. A regulation field and grandstand are ready for officials guards and families. Prisoners hold season tickets good for all games during good behavior.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Federal Prison League
Federal
Constect
Beason
Ready for Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Louisville May 10 The New Louisville Jockey Club Spring meeting opens at Churchill Downs with the Kentucky Derby now the sole survivor of the American turf classics. This thirty eighth renewal offers 5000 to the winner and features top three year old colts like Worth Presumption Sanada and others in a classically strong field expected to surpass last year’s 2:05 Meridian winning time if conditions stay dry.
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Louisville
Louisville Jockey Club
Churchill Downs
Sanada
Kentucky
Factory Girl Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Miss Tillie Plenzig of Poughkeepsie writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her back pain and nervous distress after a factory job left her weak She gained five pounds and credits the medicine with restoring her health and energy Signatures and ad copy promote the remedy to suffering women and urge letters for advice
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Tillie Plenzig
Jay St
Savage
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lal
Pinkham
Harper Memorial Library dedication at University of Chicago
The William Rainey Harper Memorial Library at the University of Chicago will be dedicated June 10 and 11, 1912 with occupancy likely by June 1. Delays from strikes backed up progress. furniture and shelves are installed, reading room near completion, and west tower work going well. Alumni and civic leaders will receive invitations for ceremonies in Harper Court with 12,000 invites planned. The first floor will house classrooms and the Harper Assembly room before becoming a stock room. the second floor contains administration, cataloguing, and an employee rest room.
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William Rainey Harper
University of Chicago
Harper Court
Library
Haakell Oriental Museum
Law Building
Civic Ard
Harper Assembly
Road Testing Fails to Breed Top Race Drivers Says GM
George E Daniels of Oakland Motor Company Michigan argues road testing over a hundred miles hinders selecting capable race drivers. He notes drivers focus on engine flaws rather than driving skill, making it hard to identify fast, creditable on road performance. Also, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised by Justice Eli Cherry for leg sores and general healing.
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George E. Daniels
Oakland Motor Company
Pontiac
Michigan
Endorsement Aims at Extending 300n Train to Cornelia
Athens and Commerce groups back extending the 300n run from Lula to Cornelia to connect with the Tallulah Falls line, enabling afternoon passengers to reach Athens branch destinations on the 6 30 train. The plan, endorsed by the Athens Chamber of Commerce, seeks quicker alignment with the southern schedule and reduced waits at Lula and Franklin.
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Commerce Observer
Athens
Commerce
Lula
Cornelia
Tallulah Falls
Atheny-Laula
Franklin
Tallulah Falls Road
Southern
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Georgia Power Members to Represent Athens at Seattle Electric Meeting
Georgia will be well represented at the National Electric Light Association convention in Seattle June 10 to 14. Athens Railway and Electric Co and numerous Georgia utilities join governors, senators, and leading engineers in planning, with six special trains arranged for travel from New York, Boston, Chicago, and St. Louis to Seattle and back, showcasing Georgia names among the prominent attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Seattle
National Electric Light Association
Athens Railway and Electric Co
C. D. Flanigen
The
Georgia Power Co
Atlanta
H. P. Broughton
Georgia Railway and Light Co
Preston
Arkwright
H. M. Atkinson
G. W. Brine
J. T. Chambers
Wm. Rawson Collier
H. Flynn
W. H. Glenn
B. L. Martin
Mitchell, Jr
S. A. Redding
Augusta Railway and Electric Co
R. A. Mayo
Carrollton Electric Co
Columbus Power Co
John S. Beecher
George K. Hutchins
Columbus Railroad Co
H. C. Burnside
H. Corse
Thomas W. Peters
Arthur A. Wilbur
College Park Electric Light Co
East Point
Central Georgia Power Co
Macon
L. H. Marrotte
W. L. Southwell
Macon Railway and Light Co
Savannah Electric Co
Shapard Bailey
George J. Baldwin
H. L Bunce, Jr
T. L. Dunn
J. O Holtzclaw
C. L. Howee
Dr. H. Hunt
E. T. Keck
Reginald Kernan
Henry D Meier
Robert A. Phillip
Walter B. Purse
A. J. Reynolds
Edward S. Richardson
E. 8. Roberts
George
W. Rounds
Marcy L. Sperry
James B. Walker
E. L. Woodward
Savannah Liga
United States
National Service
New York City
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Riverside
Pasadena
Is Angeles
Santa Barbara
del Monte
San Francisco
Boston
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Portland
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake City
Glenwood Springs
Colorado Springs
Denver
New York
Banff
Hot Springs
Lake Louise
Canadian Rockies
Fraser Canyon
Vancouver
Victoria
Chicago
St. Louis
Northwest
Admiral Potter Published On Retirement List After 40 Years
Washington May 10 After a fifty year career in the Navy Admiral William P Potter has been retired on reaching the age limit of sixty two. A New York native and Annapolis graduate Potter served at the Navy Department and was part of the Maine inquiry naval court and earned promotion for SpanishAmerican War service. He commanded the Vermont during the 1908 world cruise of the battleship Maine and Meet.
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Washington, D. C
United States Navy
William P. Potter
Navy Department
Admiral Potter
New York
Annapolis
Naval Court of Inquiry
Maine
United States
Potter
Vermont
Hibben Inauguration At Princeton University
Princeton May 10 Scores of visitors including Taft White Hadley Lowell Butler Patton Pitney attended the ceremony as Dr John G Hibben prepared to be sworn in as president of Princeton University succeeding Woodrow Wilson who resigned to run for New Jersey governor The inauguration was to be held tomorrow in front of Nassau Hall with Justice Pitney administering the oath.
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Princeton
N. J
John G. Hibben
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Nassau Hall
Taft
White
Supreme Court of the United States
Hadley
Yale University
Lowell
Harvard University
Butler
Columbia University
Francis L. Patton
Princeton Thelogical Seminary
Pitney
Hibben
Roosevelt Delegates Set to Vie for Chicago Support
In Birmingham on May 10 Roosevelt supporters complete plans for the Alabama state convention to name a Roosevelt delegation. The delegates will contend with Taft delegates for recognition at the Chicago national convention.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roosevelt
Alabama
Taft
Chicago
Illinois T P A In Session Convention Opens in Danville
Danville Illinois May 10 The Illinois division of the Travelers Protective Association opened its annual convention today with delegates and visitors from across the state. The proceedings will last two days.
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Danville
The
Travelers’ Protective Association
Alaska Excursion Adds Pleasure To Annual Meeting Plans
The passage notes electrical experts planning an Alaska excursion as part of their annual business meeting, blending practical aims with leisure. It highlights the growing reach of the United States into Alaska and the intention to mix work with pleasure during the event.
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United States
Alaska
King's Daughters and Sons hold first world conference in Louisville
A four day general conference of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons opened in Louisville at the Henry Watterson Hotel. Delegates from the United States Canada Europe and other regions attend. Miss Kate Bond of New York presided at the initial session and Miss Annie M. Brown of Canada delivered greetings. Judge Julian E. Mack and other notable speakers will give addresses.
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Louisville
International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons
New
Henry Watterson
United States
Canada
Europe
Kate Bond
New York
International Organization
Annie M. Brown
Dominion Organization
Julian E. Mack
Court of Commerce
Results Tell No Doubt About the Athens Testimony
An Athens resident testifies to relief from backache kidney trouble and poor health after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports rapid improvement and states she was free from trouble after three boxes. The ad notes availability from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents and urges the brand name Doan's.
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Athens
J. F. DeLay
E. Broad St
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Alabama Fire Underwriters Meet In Mobile
Alabama Fire Underwriters Association holds its annual session in Mobile with many members attending and visitors from outside the state. After President Clennon’s opening address, the day’s business is described as routine, and a banquet is planned for tomorrow night.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama Fire Underwriters’ Association
Clennon
Little Champions Defeat Whipperwills 11 to 6
The Little Champions of the First Methodist Sunday School junior department edged the Whipperwills 11 to 6 in a tight contest. Despite strong defending, Whipperwills could not match the Champions’ teamwork as listed players Read Quillan Whitehad Sayers Smith and others contributed, with Whitehead and Whipperwills Batteries Weatherly Billups involved. The next game vs the intermediate department is scheduled for Wednesday.
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First Methodist Sunday School
Whipperwills
R. Read
D. Quillan
Bill Whitehad
Ralph Sayers
S. Smith
Fart
Wm. Gilmer
Thos. M
Alex Saye
Whitehead
R. Whipperwills
Paul Weatherly Billups
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King’s Daughters and Sons
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