Georgia News Highlights In Athens Banner Briefs
The Athens Banner notes flood relief efforts across Georgia and a busy state political scene. It cites Bible distribution by the American Bible Society, upcoming Tech and baseball crowds in Athens, and a new rural economics chair at the State Normal School. It also mentions congressmen at a baseball park, Georgia crime penalties, Governor Brown’s stance on court decisions, corn club contests with over ten thousand participants, and potential national convention delegation splits in the South.
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Normal School
United States
Athens Urges Campaign for City Park and Pleasure Resort
Citizens of Athens demand action to secure a city park and a pleasure resort. The letter argues the town cannot function without these amenities and calls for organized effort by suitable leaders to take the necessary steps.
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Athens
Athens Plans Bond Vote for New School Buildings
Athens faces crowded classrooms and aims to add temporary measures for next fall. Officials estimate one hundred thousand dollars is needed to construct new school buildings and residents are likely to approve the bond issue to fund the project.
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Athens
Pensions under scrutiny and calls for reform
The piece argues the US pension system is bloated with ineligible recipients while other nations spend less on armed forces. It calls for a thorough purge, criticizes congress for inaction, and condemns padding across party lines amid rising pension costs.
Roosevelt and Taft clash over Maryland election
Theodore Roosevelt carried Maryland in the presidential primary amid sharp charges from his supporters that Baltimore Negro voters helped swing Taft’s opponents. Both sides deny the accusations of manipulated funds and bought votes as vituperation clouds the campaign. The piece warns such tactics degrade the presidency in the eyes of America.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Maryland
Tafteen
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Taft
America
This Date in History and Birthday Notes
May 14 anniversaries include Louis XI victory over Venetians at Rivolta in 1509 and Henry IV assassination in 1610. Notables born today: Sir Squire Bancroft in 1841, Hall Caine 59, Sir Frederick W. Borden 65, Sir Douglas Fox 72, Col Theodore A. Bingham 54, Alton B. Parker 60.
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Louis Xn
France
The
Rivolta
Henry IV
Janis. XII
Charles Caldwell
United States
Philadelphia
Edward Jenner
New York State
Sing Sing
Mexico
Texas
Great Britain
Burmah
India
Squire Bancroft
Tote
Reese Sir
London
Hall Caine
Frederick W. Borden
Douglas Fox
Col
Theodore A. Bingham
New York City
Alton B. Parker
Fights Scheduled Tonight Feature Kilbane Burns and Gibbons Lavin
Johnny Kilbane and Frankie Burns to box ten rounds in New York. Mike Gibbons meets Paddy Lavin in Buffalo for a one round bout.
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Johnny Kilbane
Frankie Burns
New York
Mike Gibbons
Paddy Lavin
Buffalo
Markets Weather and Cotton Futures Report
Weather notes fair and warmer with cotton futures quoted in New York. May, July, September, October, December contracts show varied prices and daily ranges across multiple months and grades.
Athens Judge Urges Strict Prohibition Enforcement
Clarke Superior Court discusses enforcing prohibition and city ordinances against gambling and auto violations. Judge warns against reindicting defendants already punished, urges grand jury to pursue persistent offenders, and plans chain gang for repeat violators. Also covers automobile law enforcement and pending divorce cases and a guilty plea in a assault case.
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Foreman
Foreman Griffith
Athens
Tser
Grand Jury
Clain
Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Revival
Parisian Sage from H. R. Palmer & Sons claims to penetrate hair roots, kill dandruff germs, restore life to hair and stop shedding. A large bottle sells for 50 cents with testimonials from Mrs. Blanche S. Marshall noting regrowth after bald spots. Ladies urged to try the delightful hair dressing.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Blanche S. Marshall
Hinton Ave
Charcottsville
Mrs. B. O. W. Rose Dies After Blood Poisoning
Athens resident Mrs. B O W Rose aged 81 died yesterday morning from blood poisoning. widow of ex policeman B O W Rose she leaves two daughters and a son in Florida. Funeral at First Baptist Church this afternoon at 3 led by Rev J W Lynch with Reverends Willie Saye and George Stone assisting. Interment in Oconee cemetery pallbearers named A G Dudley R T Wright Lloyd Brooks John S McKie W L Wood Yount Davis. Her death ends a long motherly influence in the Athens community.
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B. O. W. Rose
Athens
Walter Jones
Florida
First Baptist Church
J.W. Lynch
Willie Saye
George Stone
Oconee Cemetery
Messrs
A. G. Dudley
R. T. Wright
Lloyd Brooks
Jno
Miss Lizzie Bishop Buried Sunday Afternoon
Miss Lizzie Bishop died Saturday night at the Bishop home near Cord Mill. The 67 year old Christian and Methodist member, beloved neighbor, left three brothers John William and Alvin Bishop and one sister Em Bishop. Funeral Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Geo Stone, interment at Oconee cemetery with many present.
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Lizzie Bishop
Bishop Home Place
Cord Mill
Methodist Church
John Bishop
William Bishop
Alvin Bishop
Em Bishop
Hodgson
Geo. Stone
Oconee Cemetery
Mrs. H. L. Coleman Buried After Services
Mrs. H L Coleman aged 21 died at her Oak Street home. She leaves a husband and her parents Mr and Mrs Jordan of Jefferson. Funeral held at 3 30 yesterday at Second Baptist East Athens with Rev Willie Saye and Rev Cooper officiating. Interment followed with six uncles in law named as pallbearers.
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Tl. L. Coleman
Oak Street
Jordan
Jefferson
Second Baptist Church
East Athens
Willie Saye
Cooper
Oconee Cemetery
Messrs
H. Allgood
R F. Allgood
John 8. Allgood
A. J. Algood
Finch Winn
R. F. Jackson
Frances Wheeler Buried in Georgia Factory After Noon
Mrs Frances Wheeler aged about 80 a long loved resident of the county died Sunday and her funeral and burial took place at Georgia Factory yesterday afternoon. She left many friends and relatives to mourn her loss.
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Frances Wheeler
Georgia Factory
First Meeting of Creditors for Wilson Drug Co
In the Northern District of Georgia Eastern Division the Wilson Drug Co F D Gillen and J F Wilson Jr were adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for May 23 1912 at 11 oclock in the forenoon at the Referee's Office Athens Ga to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business. Dated Athens Ga May 13 1912 Frank L Upson Referee in Bankruptcy.
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District Court of the United States
Northern District of Georgia
Wilson Drug Co
F. D. Gillen
J. F. Wilson, Jr
Athens
Clarke
Athens, Ga
Frank L. Upson
Smiths Lose Little Son In May 14 Funeral
Mr and Mrs S C Smith lose their two year old son Lee Overton at 6 am yesterday at 724 Hancock avenue. Funeral from the residence at 11 am Tuesday May 14 with pallbearers Rob Woods Samuel Woods Rupert Weatherly and Clarence Jackson. Services by Revs E L Hill and Troy Beatty. Interment in Queenee cemetery.
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S. C. Smith
Lee Overton
Hancock Avenue
Rob Woods
Samuel Woods
Rupert Weatherly
Clarence Jackson
E. L. Hill
Troy Beatty
Qconee Cemetery
Second of the Little Twins Passes Away
The second of the twin children, Ruan Gerdine Simmons, died yesterday at the parents’ Narrow Street home. Funeral services will be held at 3 PM from the residence, Reverend A A Sullivan of Oconee Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oconee Cemetery. The loss follows the prior death of the twins’ brother.
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Ruan Gerdine
H. L. Simmons
Dabe
A. A. Sullivan
Oconee Street Methodist Church
Tural
Oconee Cemetery
Mr Case, Boston Optician of Ability At R Brandts
Mr Case of Boston, an optician of ability, is noted at R Brandt's. The brief item highlights his professional standing and location, indicating a sharp perception of local trades. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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MR. Case
Boston
R. Brandt's
Lipscomb announces candidacy for Clarke County representative
Frank A. Lipscomb files to run as a Democratic candidate for the Georgia General Assembly representing Clarke County. He states his bid is subject to Democratic Party action and submits formal announcement.
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Clarke County
General Assembly of Georgia
Democratic Party
Frank A. Lipscomb
Georgia Democratic Primary Candidate Declarations
The notice lists multiple candidates seeking Democratic primary action for Georgia offices including representative positions for Cobb and Lampkin, a state senate seat in the thirtieth district, and solicitor general of the Western circuit. Names include Griffith, Bailey, Lampkin, Toombs Du Bose, Jamble, Quarterman, Smith, Stevenson.
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Senate
State Senate
R. Toombs DU Bose
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Chicago
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Phinizy
L. Bishop
Ray
H. L. Coleman
Mrs. S.C. Smith
Co. B. Griffith
W. Bailey
Cobb Lampkin
Western Circuit
John B. Jamble
W. H. Quarterman
AL. J. Smith
A. Stevenson
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