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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
4
The article surveys Democratic and Republican prospects for November elections, praising Underwood as a likely nominee, noting Georgia delegates to Baltimore and Athens as a convention hub. It recalls Wilbur Wright, discusses Ohio and Southern delegate dynamics, and hints at constitutional issues and Bryan’s politics.
The piece argues that William Lorimer of Illinois likely won his seat by fraud and should resign or be removed. It adds the Senate as a body has suffered reputational harm and calls for a broad clean sweep of other senators implicated in similar election fraud.
The General Education Board’s gift of a quarter million to Peabody Normal College funds a rural economics department in honor of Dr. Seaman A. Knapp. Georgia’s State Normal School and University of Georgia already plan and operate distinct programs, led by Prof. E. C. Branson and Dr. T. J. Wooster, signaling Georgia’s continued leadership in advancing rural education nationwide.
Citizens and leading educators in Clarke County endorse a county unit system to extend schooling to nine months for rural students. The grand jury urges passage of enabling legislation to levy a county tax for school funding, arguing city and country schools would benefit, with the country gaining the most.
The Lucy Cobb Institute trustees and University of Georgia board members discussed a coordinative union to create a great university for girls in Georgia. Alumnae oppose losing Lucy Cobb’s name and distinct identity, but a revised plan could establish a state wide women’s university without eroding Lucy Cobb’s legacy.
Athens launches a sanitation drive to curb breeding of disease spreading insects. The Gast Athens Night School kicked off the movement with an education program led by principal Miss Louie Lane. Pupils presented essays on housing and sanitation during the session.
Miss Mildred Rutherford attended and offered prizes to boys and girls who would catch and deliver the greatest number of disease-carrying germs. The program aims to sweep the city in a fortnight with fly-killing efforts across Athens.
The Banner defends democracy against attacks by rival organs pushing to condemn Thomas E. Watson as a traitor. It recalls 1906 to 1910 events showing party factions switching loyalties, and urges conservatives to either accept Watson back into the fold or reject the ring’s manipulative tactics.
A movement to establish a county unit school system for Clarke County is under way. A supportive committee has consulted education experts, with a bill to be introduced next month to implement nine month rural terms and equalize education for country and city children, while keeping taxes near current levels with small country tax increases. The plan promises closer county city ties, higher overall efficiency, and broad local backing.
The Methodist Episcopal Church North closed its general conference with a 620 to 45 vote on a race clause. Negro delegates opposed fearing “Jim crow” bishops, while leaders said the amendment targets natives of Japan China India and German and Scandinavian countries, signaling a broader racial division.
The University of Georgia will ask the legislature to appropriate twenty five to thirty thousand dollars for a campus central heating plant. For years the request has been set aside. Most campus buildings lack proper heating and rely on grates. In cold weather classes are suspended in some rooms. A central plant would reduce fire risk and fuel costs, offering economy, comfort and efficiency.
The nation plans a peace jubilee to honor the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with veterans from both sides meeting on the field. Pennsylvania has appropriated 150000 dollars, the U.S. will match, and the event aims to show reconciliation of the Union and Confederacy as leaders and citizens look toward a united republic.
The Roosevelt faction seeks control of the GOP national committee with 220 contested delegates from many states and districts. If Chicago nominates Roosevelt or splits persist, Democrats are urged to field a conservative, capable candidate like Oscar Underwood, in Baltimore with unity and clear purpose.
The civic league backs the swat the fly campaign and summer playgrounds for Athens children. The May Festival on June 1 at Wren’s Nest, Joel Chandler Harris home, drew national interest. Locals want Southern Railway service from Athens to Cornelia via the Tallulah Falls Railway, or all the way to Franklin, N C, to improve travel and commerce with better schedules.
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