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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
4
A fragment from a notice page mentions rivals Georgia Tech and University of Georgia in a football or baseball context. It highlights optimistic crowd sentiment in Athens and a stance to welcome visitors, with references to political figures and national topics interwoven with sports banter.
The Georgia Supreme Court has reduced technical errors in murder cases, affirming 24 of 26 in 1911 terms and all eight in March 1912. Governor Brown backs this stance, limiting clemency to extraordinary cases, signaling stronger respect for law and potential crime reduction.
The piece argues Democrats will not waste chances for the presidential race as uninstructed delegations rise at the Baltimore convention. It asserts Oscar Underwood’s strength with conservative delegates and predicts he could secure the nomination and lead to November victory if nominated.
Congressman Oscar W. Underwood argues for electing U S senators by popular vote, praising constitutional protections for minorities and urging passage of the bill. He contends direct democracy can strengthen the United States government and cites past support for voter electors while acknowledging current legislative constraints.
A speaker warns that adopting Georgia Congress member Bartletts amendment would kill a vital constitutional amendment before the house. He prefers passing the Missouri proposal by Mr. Rucker to preserve the people’s right to vote for representatives in both houses. He pledges to sustain the Missouri measure when called.
On May 18 history records Marquette's death near Ludington, born 1637 in France. Montreal fire destroys a quarter of the city in 1765. Napoleon proclaimed emperor in 1804. Sir Charles Bagot dies 1843. John W. Gates born 1855. Gen. William H. Kelm dies 1862. Battleship Alabama launched 1898.
The piece notes Watson C. Squire born May 18 1838 in Cape Vincent N Y later Seattle businessman and Washington Territory governor who served as U S senator from 1889 to 1897 Also mentions Nicholas II birthday today John C Bowman Iowa State University president age 35 and Food Expert Wiley shifting to infant food analyses and a father welcoming his eldest son at age 67
Democratic delegates gather in Chicago on June 18 to determine the course for securing the party nomination. The convention focuses on essential steps toward choosing a candidate and alignment within the party.
Local leaders gathered to study a county unit tax plan affecting city and rural districts. Speakers included Rev W M Colle and M L Duggan detailing levy changes and nine month school hopes, with plans for a citizen committee and future meetings.
Fair weather forecast with warmer conditions for New York. Cotton prices show middling grade at 12 1/8 to 12 1/4 cents per pound in the latest market briefing.
Athens reports the Georgia battery will join the Yankees in June during their Detroit trip. The piece questions if the brothers can endure big league play, noting they are worth a fair trial or farming out if unsuccessful. Chamberlains Tablets praised for stomach and bowel relief by Darius Downey of Newburg Junction.
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