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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
5
Subscribers are asked to report late deliveries or failures to deliver to the office. No carrier may collect subscriptions. pay bills at the office or through the regular collector. The piece also surveys local events, politics, road work, and a fire at the Decatur Orphans Home with fundraising for replacement.
Educational institutions in Athens including the University of Georgia, State Normal School, Lucy Cobb Institute, and city schools expect large attendance gains this fall. The State Normal School forecasts a record enrollment over 400, while the University anticipates over 600 students with notable growth in the agricultural department. School bonds may be needed to expand facilities as population and demand rise.
Mrs. Russell Sage gave five thousand dollars to promote robin protection. The tale contrasts this gift with the story of William R. Laidlaw, a former Sage employee injured by a bomb to save Sage. Laidlaw ended in poverty and death, while Sage amassed wealth and his widow now spends it, suggesting people care more for robins than for human beings.
A compact timeline cites Lydia Huntley Sigourney born in Norwich and died in Hartford in 1865, with milestones from 1849 Monterey convention, 1860 Ottawa Parliament buildings, 1861 Grant in Missouri, 1864 Charlottetown federation talks, 1875 Raven Run killings, 1877 Adams Express founder Adams’ death, 1878 bankruptcy act repeal, 1894 Banks’ death, 1899 Norway festival. It also highlights Henri Bourassa born 1868 and early political rise in Quebec.
The article profiles Sir Henri Bourassa a Quebec politician and MP who backed and later opposed Laurier over Canada’s role in the South African War and navy contracts. It notes his 1900 acclamation and 1904 election win, his influence via Montreal press and speeches, and his call to Quebec voters against Laurier in the upcoming election. It also references a roundup of quips from various newspapers.
The market shows opening and closing spots for September through March with varied figures. Reader notes included for months and contract types reflect mixed activity and nearby bids.
Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange reports the 1910-11 commercial cotton crop at 12,120,095 bales. He notes the previous 1909-10 crop was 10,609,668 bales and the 1908-09 crop was 13,825,457 bales.
Baseball results from Nashville New Orleans Memphis Montgomery list scores in 11 innings and 9 innings. Batteries and umpires named for Atlanta Nashville Mobile Chattanooga Birmingham Montgomery games.
Workmen began installing a modern iron and glass front on the Athens Fruit Company building on Clayton Street. The structure, owned by J N Haddock, will be updated to match other storefronts and improve overall appearance.
Detroit dominates Chase crew as the event unfolds with strong results. Cleveland seals a goat lead amid tense action, highlighting regional team rivalries and standings.
Detroit August 31 Tyrus Raymond Cobb ball player extraordinary found guilty of speeding when arraigned before Justice Randolph. Sentence suspended. Officer testified Cobb ran at 24 mph in a 15 mph zone. Ends with questions about teams and managers in pennant race.
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