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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1912

Page

2

Gamble outlines consistent law and ethics for Western circuit solicitor general race

Col John B Gamble addresses a Watkinsville audience outlining his first foray into public life. He pledges truthfulness impartial justice equal protection and strict election law enforcement while opposing petty cases and advocating a cost-conscious efficient judiciary.

Watkinsville John B. Gamble Superior Court Col. Gamble Tam Tris Grand Jury Merrit Bar of Justice Cironit

WashU and Lee University Board of Trustees Meeting Note

A brief item notes actions by the board of trustees of Washinton University in affiliation with Wash IO hana Lee University. It mentions upcoming governance discussions and potential appointments to committees during the board session.

Medicine Ball Exhibition Draws Atlanta Interest

In Atlanta on January 24 the University of Georgia medicine ball, described as very large, is on display in A. G. Spalding's window on North Broad Street. Five men took five hours to inflate it, citing it as the largest ball of its kind seen in the region. It will be sent to Athens later in the week.

Atlanta University of Georgia A. G. Spalding North Broad Street Athens Alwaye

Miss Rutherford sails for Europe with Georgia girls

Miss Millie Rutherford sails with a party of Georgia girls on June 20 from New York aboard the Oscar HL of the Scandinavian Line. They will return September 20 aboard the Ca conia of The Cunard Line, visiting Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Holland, England and Scotland.

Millie Rutherford New York Oscar HL Caconia Cunard Line Norway Sweden Denmark Germany Austria Italy Switzerland France Belgium Holland England Scotland

Young Clay May Practice in Federal Court Here

Washington report says Herbert Clay of Marietta son of the late Senator A B Clay may be appointed assistant United States district attorney for the Northern District of Georgia by Attorney General Wickersham. No official confirmation yet. district attorney F Carter Tate is in north Georgia. A vacancy exists from the retirement of B A Angler. Taft approval rumored.

Herbert Clay Washington Marietta United States A. 8. Clay Georgia Wickersham F. Carter Tate Tate North Gorgia B. A Angler Tio Clay Taft

Gwinnett Politicking Set to Heat Up in Coming Elections

Gwinnett politics are heating up as officials across offices face challengers. Sheriff Garner may run against deputy R M Bradford with others entering race. Clerk of Court Hall faces multiple opponents. House Speaker John N Holder may seek Ninth District congress, while 34th district senatorial race looms with Wikwen Irwin and Allen mentioned. O A Nix likely to run for solicitor general. numerous candidates expected for state and county legislative seats.

Lawrenceville Gwinnett Serong Garner R. M. Bradford John N. Holder House of Representatives Congress W. W. Wikwen Norcross M D. Irwin Victor Allen Buford O. A. Nix The Woods

Census Bureau Reports 14 510 676 Bales Ginned

The Census Bureau issues its ninth cotton ginning report of the season showing 14 510 676 bales ginned in 1911 prior to Jan 16, with 97.3 percent of 1910 crop ginned, compared to 11 253 147 bales last year and figures from 1909 and 1905 for context.

Vis Washington Census Bureau United States

Canadian Ex Premier E to Speak in Chicago

The Belleville Club of Chicago will host its second annual dinner at the Hotel La Salle with guest of honor Sir Mackenzie Bowell former Canadian premier. The gathering is made up of Belleville men who formerly lived in Belleville Ontario.

Chicago Belleville Club Hotel la Galle MacKenzie Bowell Canada Belleville Ontario

Iowa Buttermakers Open Three Day Dairying Convention

Mason City Iowa January 22 growing importance of the dairying industry shown by large attendance at the opening session of the Iowa State Butter Makers Association convention The business sessions are at the courthouse and will run for three days in connection with the event areas of the industry are highlighted by the gathering.

Iowa Mason City State Court House Wits

Georgia Railroad Commission Seeks Funding For Independent Probes

Georgia public service watchdog urges a $10,000 contingency fund to study company values and earnings without relying on suing rates. With only $3,000 provided, investigations cost $1,500 for audits plus travel and staff, hindering thorough, independent inquiries into public utility rates and practices.

Atlanta State Railroad Commission Railroad Commission Ben Savannah Electric Company Savannah Public Service Corporation

Oppose New Woodmen Levy Planned by National Convention

Chicago January 23. A conven tion of the head camp of the Modern Woodmen of America with about 600 delegates from 1,500,000 members met to decide on raising insurance rates to conform with the Mobile law. Local camps protest, threatening secession if rates rise.

Chicago Mil Woodmen of America Mobile

Sunday School Council Opens Second Annual Meeting

The Sun day school council of the United States and Canada begins its second annual meeting in Toronto with three days of sessions. Participants include Rev. E. M. Fergusson of Philadelphia and Rev. A. L. Phillips of Richmond, Va, and other prominent leaders.

Toronto Ont Sunday School Council United States Canada Seasions E. M. Fergusson Philadelphia A. L. Phillips Richmond Partipanta

Diegel Bribery Appeal Heard by Ohio Supreme Court

The appeal of Rodney J. Diegel former sergeant at arms in the Ohio house of representatives came up in the state supreme court. Diegel is imprisoned for complicity in legislative bribery as the political scene stirs with national interest and evolving candidate races.

Columbus Rodney J. Diegel Sargeant At Arms Ohio House of Representatives State Supreme Court Diegel

Bronze tablet honors Sunday school pioneer Herbert Moninger

In Cincinnati Ohio on January 2 a bronze tablet memorializing Herbert Moninger, originator of a scientific training system for Sunday school teachers, was unveiled at Northside Presbyterian Church. Rev. Justin H. Green of Cincinnati and Dr. Joseph Clark of Columbus gave the principal addresses.

Cincinnati Herbert Moninger Northside Presbyterian Church Justin H. Green Joseph Clark Columbus

Oregon Hardware Association Meeting Opens in Portland

Oregon hardware dealers begin their annual convention in Portland today with a program of questions and topics to be discussed. The gathering runs through Saturday and includes members from across the retail hardware trade in the state.

Oregon Portand Ore Oregon Hardware Association Portland

Dr Burroughs to Visit Mr DeLoach in Athens

John Burroughs, famed American thinker and nature writer, will spend a month this winter with Professor DeLoach at the University of Georgia. The encounter arouses wide student and literary interest as local nature clubs strive to host him for a talk or meeting in Athens.

DR. Burroughs MR. Deloach John Burroughs Essoyist Professor DeLoach University of Georgia Nature Arady America Mr. Burroughs Thle Club of Nature Students Athens

Society Woman Organizes Boy Scout Troop in Pittsburg

Mrs. F. W. Stevens of the Pittsburg Chapter D A R and a social settlement worker organizes a boy scout troop with the Soho Baths Settlement House. A committee of Daughters assists her plan of study in American History for the boys. Two evenings weekly are set for the program.

F. W. Stevens Pittsburg Soho Baths

Candler Likely To Remain Rail Commission Chairman

Atlanta January 23 It is practically certain that C M Candler will not run for governor though he has considered the move. He prefers to stay as railroad commissioner, at least for two more years, as several other commissioners face upcoming elections. The Hoke Smith faction weighs Felder as a possible opponent to Governor Slaton while Joe Hill Hall declares his bid to oppose the constitutional amendment expanding the governor’s borrowing power to 600000. Hart is the only other candidate mentioned so far.

Atlanta C.M. Candler State Railroad Commission Railroad Commission Judge Hillyer Jos, F. Gray Savannah Paul Trammell Dalton Smith J. A. Perry Lawrenceville Candler Hoke Smith John M. Slaton T. G. Felder Felder State House W. R. Jones Mr. Hart

Mountains Move Mrs Lipscomb Seeks One Room School

Mrs Lipscomb writes from Mathis Georgia describing her mountain project a one room school for children in north Georgia aided by donations from Mrs Florine Holt of New York and her own efforts. She aims to raise about one thousand dollars to construct the building and seeks support from southern friends rather than northern philanthropy.

Lamar Rutherford Lipecomb Florine Holt New York City North Georgia Mathis Mra Lipscomb Atlanta Dr. and Mra Vascar Woolley Joseph Houry Lump

Limited time offer for Athens Weekly Banner and Uncle Remus

Readers in Clarke and nearby counties are urged to subscribe to the Athens Weekly Banner and Uncle Remus for one year at one dollar. New or existing subscribers can convert dates or add a year by sending a dollar. The promotion promotes Southern progress and Southern business, urging prompt order with the coupon.

Athens Weekly Uncle Remus Jin Athena Weekly Clarke Home Magazine America New Southa North Down South Remus

Social editor urges public cooperation for accurate society pages

A social editorial urges readers to provide precise information for entertainments and events. It praises willing hosts and notes frustration with uncooperative guests, stressing that accurate coverage depends on public participation to serve social interests.

Society Editor Needs Public Help To Improve Page

The society editor appeals for public cooperation to improve local social coverage. Mutual tips from readers prevent missed items and errors, with written notices and mailed details preferred over lengthy phone calls.

Federation of Missouri Commercial Clubs opens two day convention

The Federation of Missouri Commercial Clubs convened in Jefferson City for a two day meeting to plan an advertising push to attract settlers and capital for state development. The event follows the Republican state committee backing Taft and Virginia's pledge to back his re nomination, while the Socialist party advances a recall referendum in Missouri.

Missouri Jefferson City Federation of Missouri Commercial Clubs Stae Republican State Committee Gent Taft Republican Virginia

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Gamble Washioh Ana Lee University Medicine Ball Miss Rutherford European Party Young Clay Georgia Railroad Commission Commission Conlders Diegel Appeal Uncle Banner and Uncle Remus Magazine Harry Jackson Glaton Wilmer Moore Quill Orme Shepard Bryan Marion Jackson Marion MacHenry Hull John Grant Welborn Hill Lamar Hill Ashby Hill Ronald Ransom Charles Lincoln Gately W. D. Ellis, Jr Rutherford Lipscomb William D. Grant Vier Mra. Lipscomb Cobb Institute Socialist Party St. Louie
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