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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1911
Page
4
Athens builds toward a primary as state leaders plan October meeting to set election date for Gov Smith’s successor. U S Marine Band concert slated for the 23rd, Athens poised for civic action, business and school policies under discussion as beacons for local progress.
Historical notes mark October 14 with births and deaths of figures like William Penn and Edward Hawke, Napoleon’s 1806 Prussia campaign, Curran, Harcourt and Vernon Harcourt. The item also notes Colorado direct primary law and Croton water works. It highlights Joseph R. Lamar born October 14, 1857 in Ruckersville, Georgia, and his Supreme Court tenure.
Athens seeks a direct railroad connection to Knoxville and the East Tennessee coal fields. It notes current electric power in Athens and argues cheap coal would boost industry. Proposes upgrades by Tallulah Falls Railroad or Brinson line to reach Athens and form a through route to the sea, shortening Atlantic access and spurring development.
A regional editorial condemns vagrancy, calling for stricter law enforcement. It asserts there is work for able bodied men, criticizes idle behavior by husbands, and singles out African Americans as a perceived source of vagrancy while urging employers to enforce labor standards and ensure recipients work if able.
The two-thirds rule shapes Democratic conventions since 1832 to limit influence of infrequent voting states and unify party wings. It curbs factional discord and favors consensus candidates. future contests may elevate Harmon or Wilson, or shift to another leading Democrat as Alabama leaders groom Oscar Underwood.
A Georgia legal career spanned from 1879 in Augusta where he became a leading attorney. He served in the Georgia legislature 1886 to 1889, was appointed codifier of Georgia law in 1895, joined the Georgia Supreme Court bench in 1903, served over two years, then returned to practice. In 1909 President Taft appointed him to the United States Supreme Court bench.
The Macon Telegraph notes the Bi-Machine in Atlanta shows a long, drawn out spasm of events as its two wings flap in tandem toward ex-governor Brown. The piece comments on coordinated political forces and implied action shaping local power dynamics.
The Empress of Ireland greeted by thousands as guns fired from the Citadel. Duke of Connaught, sworn as Governor General in the decorated legislative council chamber. After a Spencer Wood dinner and Ottawa call, he starts duties in official ceremonies.
Quebec October 13 The Duke of Connaught successor to Earl Grey as governor general of Canada lands from his steamship and prepares to take the oath marking his new post.
The timetable lists arrivals and departures for Gainesville Midland service with daily mixed trains at 7:00 p m and 10:00 a m on weekdays, Sunday arrivals at 7:55 p m and 10:40 a m, and departures for mixed trains at 3:30 p m and 6:40 a m on weekdays plus Sunday departures at 7:45 a m and 6:00 p m.
Multiple fraternal groups including Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meet Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton Street. Keystone Chapter No. 1 RA meets third Tuesday. St Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall. Athens B P O E No. 790 meets Wednesdays. Williams Lodge No. 15 I O O G meets Mondays. Oliver Encampment No. 14 meets Fridays. Geo B Davis Camp W O W meets Wednesdays. Green Lodge No. 75 IOOF meets Tuesdays. Athens Nest No. 1460 OO0 Owl holds Fridays. attendance invited.
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