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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1912
Page
4
The article notes Taft’s Ohio loss energizing his supporters and predicting strong movement toward nomination. It mentions Athens plans for rapid growth with a new court building and asserts no convention wrangling will occur next Wednesday despite a faction of disgruntled politicians.
The readable fragments describe an incident involving Onan Urere and others. Details are sparse but indicate a small fire or emergency event affecting a local individual and nearby area. Further context is not clearly legible enough to specify date location or responsible parties.
The Athens M C A building fund nears its target with over eleven thousand dollars to add and more than seven thousand collected yesterday. Three hundred sixty three citizens contributed about forty eight thousand dollars, averaging roughly 132 dollars each, showing broad civic support and urging a final push before midnight.
The piece argues Ty Cobb may miss games after retaliating against a spectator. It credits the New York World for calling for stricter control of bleacher insults and stronger protection for players, urging managers to curb the abusive atmosphere at ballgames.
History items note 1828 Whitfield consecration as Baltimore archbishop and 1845 Franklin Arctic expedition start with later dates. 1862 Jackson forces Banks from Winchester. 1892 Nebraska silver anniversary in Lincoln. 1899 Rosa Bonheur death. 1911 Diaz resigns Mexico. De la Barra inaugurated provisional president. Baseball notes discuss managers McCrew and Hartee, Yankees and Giants standouts, White Sox criticism, Highlanders pinch hitters, and Western Canada league start times. Also boxing bout set for June 8 in Vernon California.
The Union Association storm continues as catcher heats up the circuit with a 16-1 start. Bill Papke is to receive 5000 for his bout against George Carpentier set for Paris on June 26. Boston hosts a dedication of the new American League park with prominent baseball presidents in attendance. Colonial today offers free admission for children with a paper coupon.
A Florida Times-Union letter urges readers to support a Christian Association home for country and city youth. It recalls how the organization guided a country lad to safe paths, offered friendship, built hope, and kept youth from vices while welcoming all to its open doors and shared firelight. It appeals to give generously to the fund and its mission.
Oconee Street Methodist Sunday School observes Mother's Day tomorrow May 26 with a special program for children. Mrs Cyprian Wilcox of Theological Seminary Alexandria VA will address the children on The Fifth Commandment and Prof S V Sanford of the University of Georgia will speak on Mother. A musical program features Mrs F E Griffeth and Mr K B McGill in a duet, Mrs F E Griffeth solo with Mrs M L Davis, and a male quartet of H T Gingleton G G Singleton Arthur. Exercises begin at 4 p m and the public is invited. A note promotes Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatism. Roosevelt nomination may aid Underwood victory for Democrats.
A Clarke county note praises Messrs Hodgson and Holman for reconciling differences via mutual friends. The county board of commissioners gains unity to advance county interests. Also advertised are Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and Chamberlains Liniment for back pain with consumer claims and store availability.
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