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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1910

Page

4

Roosevelt and political talk fill Athens pages

The Athens Daily Banner lists subscription rates and delivery rules, urges timely notices of delivery issues, and notes a policy forbidding carrier collection. It then comments on Roosevelt’s Progressive stance, Taft tariff plans, forest-fire costs, Liberia protectorate questions, Henry G. Davis’s illness, cotton bills, and Joseph Choate disbarment prospects.

Congressional contest and Elbert county returns dispute

The article discusses Tribble and Howard contest filings over Elbert county results and Gaines district margins. It emphasizes the fairness of a full investigation, calls for purge of ballots, and states the nominee should be the candidate with the majority of qualified county voters.

Messrs Tribble Howard Elbert Tribbie Elbert County Gaines Trible Congressional Committee Executive Committee Washington Chronicle

Macon News Receives Honor For Impartial Gubernatorial Coverage

The Macon News was honored when citizens presented President R L McKenney with a silver loving cup for fair gubernatorial campaign coverage. Managing editor T J Simmons and editorial writer J H Moore received golf fountain pens amid praise for the paper’s service to city and state.

Macon News R. L. McKenney T. J. Simmons J. H. Moore Messrs. McKenney Simmons Moore

Plan to Raise the Maine in Havana Harbor Proposed

The Maine wreck in Havana harbor has lingered unresolved for twelve years. Congress allocates 300000 dollars but some urge a radical plan by O Rourke to raise the vessel with 1000 soldiers and tugboats. He claims completion before next Christmas and restoration of national pride.

United States Maine Congress O'Rourke Havana Harbor

Roosevelt's Intentions Seen in Public Speeches

The former president’s tour leads readers to doubt his noncandidacy as he promotes personal leadership. The Birmingham Age-Herald notes his repeated use of I and questions whether he seeks the presidency again or influence as a maker of presidents.

Liberia Uncle Sam Joseph H. Choate Great Britain Roosevelt Cleveland Birmingham Age-Herald Warwick Taft

Emperor William’s Words Stumble on Divine Rule Claim

Report notes recent press focus on the German emperor’s claim to rule by divine right and the limited criticism he faces as the monarch’s statements draw scrutiny amid mounting public debate.

Emperor hints at divine right and broader amity for Poles

The emperor defends divine right while urging unity among races and trade groups. He calls for cross religious duties and harmony, leaving each race its peculiarities and urging joint effort to meet state needs. Observers ask if this signals a shift on Polish policy and franchise for workers.

Supreme Commission

This Date in History September 3

September 3 marks multiple historical notes including Oliver Cromwell death in 1658 and Donald MacMaster born 1846. Other items list Gardner Colby birth 1810 and Colby University founder, the Merrimac Manufacturing Company shaping Lowell, and Thiers death in 1877.

Wee Wee Oliver Cromwell Gardner Colby Colby University Bowdoinham Newton Centre Mass Merrimac Lowell New York Sun William Walker Nicaragua A. G. Archibald Manitoba North West Territory Louis Adolph Thiers Paris Marseilles American Association + for the Advancement of Sci +ence Toronto Hezekiah Butterworth Thor Boston Warren

Fifty Years Ago Today and Other Notes

A collection of brief historical items mentions William Walker's capture in Honduras by a British gunboat, a banquet for the revolutionary Louis Riel in Canada, a Brooklyn burglar revealed as a U S rear admiral's son, the Treasury's silver dollar plan amid greenbacks, Vermont census doubt, population decline in New England farms, a Newton county primary vote casting controversy, and editor comments on political shifts with Judge M N Duke quoted on party reorganizations.

Donald MacMaster England Williamstown Ontario McGill University Montreal Dominion House MacMaster Unionist Party House of Commons William Walker Nicaragua Honduras Papineauville Can Treasury Vermont New England

Three Figures Shape Georgia Election Night Speech

The Greensboro Herald Journal notes a speaker praising a three theme in Georgia politics. Three candidates ran for governor with a three vote margin in outcomes and three county legislators won by three. The speech highlights three key wins including Jim Perry, Bob Davison, and the defeat of Peyton Hawes. Farmers meanwhile raised little cotton.

Jim Perry Bob Davison Peyton Hawes Greensboro

Let us forget the past and go to work for Georgia

Editor Boykin of the Lincoln Journal urges moving forward for Georgia and calls for collective effort to forget past disputes and begin work. The remark signals a call for unity and practical action amid regional concerns. The exchange frames a collaborative tone between supporters.

Georgia Editor Boykin The Lincoln Journal Brother Boykin

Political fortunes and elections in Georgia echo losses and loyalties

An Albany Herald column notes the harsh realities of political life, warns that even faithful leaders face enemies, and cites Elbert county contest efforts by Tribble, shifts in support in Gaines and Hoke Smith circles, and talk of Tom Watson considering an independent bid.

Inventions for Cars Spark News in Athens Column

The article surveys potential auto industry innovations from durable lighter construction to shock absorption and fool proof details. It highlights improvements in carburetors and spark plugs, noting the high stakes and profits for inventors who patent reliable devices and capitalize on growing car use.

N. P.M Athens J. M. Hill

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Lon Livingston Mr. Roosevelt Joe Brown Henry G. Davis West Virginia Parker William Donald ‘MacMaster Newton County Macon Telegraph Smith Jackson Herald M. N. Duke Greensboro Herald-Journal Albany Herald Rome Tribune-Herald Telegraph Washington Gazette Griffin News Thomasville Tom Watson Montgomery Aaa Fetan Pete Senna Eer H.p. Boller
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