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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
4
A broad autumn update notes rising fall business and real estate activity in Athens. It highlights civic effort through the chamber of commerce, social announcements, and school life at the Normal School, with a nod to Georgia football loyalty and local undertakings.
The Maine vote favored a statewide primary law by a margin of over forty thousand in a turnout just over six thousand against. The piece notes the growing national popularity of direct primaries, citing Southern practice and the push for a nationwide senator election, while criticizing occasional executive-committee interference.
The University of Georgia begins its 110th session with expected record attendance and a year of growth in instruction and opportunities. The state recognizes its role in youth advancement, with expansions in agriculture, pharmacy, education, engineering road work, and commerce to meet Georgia’s evolving needs.
The public seeks immediate tariff relief over grand speeches by President Taft. Voters favor swift legislative action after Democrats passed tariff bills, only to see vetoes and delays. Supporters insist Congress understands the need for prompt measures now.
The piece surveys the political landscape with mentions of Arizona first state officer elections on December 12, Dill Montrose nominee John J. Tobin for Colorado governor, Governor Wilson for president, North Dakota’s Burdick rumored for governor, Norris challenging for Senate, Omaha adopting commission government, Barchfeld backed for Pittsburg mayor, and salary contrasts between New Mexico and Arizona governors.
The piece surveys anticipated senatorial campaigns in Georgia New Mexico Oklahoma Texas and Washington as figures like James Hamilton Lewis Thomas Campbell and Mor ris Sheppard enter or threaten races. It also highlights Detroit Michigan promoting a 1912 carnival with a riverfront setting and a naming contest offering the Flanders car as prize.
The Detroit city contest invites guesses for the Water Carnival name. A handsome new Flanders automobile will be awarded for the best suggestion. Open to all, with no strings attached amid a buoyant water fete plan by the Detroit river.
Atlanta announces B Lee Smith of Atlanta a prominent newspaper man has declared candidacy for the new labor commissioner post backed by hundreds of colleagues and supporters. The role will gather statewide statistics on counties industries and resources to guide policy and protect workers across Georgia.
On September 19 many events occurred across centuries including the 1356 Battle of Poitiers where Edward the Black Prince defeated the French, the 1737 opening of Gottingen University, and the 1881 death of James A. Garfield. Also noted are the 1803 Detroit fire company, 1820 Missouri General Assembly in St Louis, and other milestones through 1896.
The well known humorist Marshall P. Wilder was born in Geneva New York on September 19 1859. He moved to New York City as a child and later turned to entertainment full time after early work as a reader. Wilder toured globally including London Japan China and Australia and wrote books and did journalism.
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