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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1912

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2

Hudson withdrawal shocks Georgia governor race

Georgia politics reels as former agriculture commissioner Thomas G Hudson quits the bid for governor amid rumors of rivalries with Hoke Smith allies and tense ties with Watson. Reports tie rising star Thomas William Hardwick to the tumult and hint at a potential future bid.

Atlanta Thos. G. Hudson Georgia Thomas William Hardwick Tenth Hardwick Congress Hudson Thomson Thomas E. Watson Watson Hoke Smith Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Underwood Wilson Atlanta Journal

Athens Boy Hero Dives Twice to Save Drowning Man

Patrick Hues Mell Jr of Richmond Academy in Augusta, 16, saved three people from drowning at Sankey's natatorium near Augusta on May 30. He swam to rescue a woman and companion, then dived three times to reach a negro man, bringing him to surface and aiding responders to revive him.

Patrick Hues Mell Charles J. Mell Augusta Athens Sankey Patrick H. Mell East Tenth Street Atlanta Charles Lankey Mell Parker Cleveland Evans Lamar Hospital Richmond Academy Charles L Mell Augusta Fire Insurance Company

Iowa Liquor Dealers Powwow Opens in Dubuque

An unusually large turnout marked the opening today of the Iowa Liquor Dealers Association convention in Dubuque. The event runs through Thursday with daily business sessions limited to a few hours. members will enjoy excursions sight-seeing drives and a large banquet.

Dubuque, Ja Iowa Liquor Dealers’ Association

Athens Chamber to Hold Regular Monthly Meeting

The Athens Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular monthly meeting next Friday night at the city hall. The session will address matters of vast importance to the city's well being beyond routine concerns.

Chamber of Commerce City of Athens

Political maneuvering stirs Georgia governor race talk

The piece outlines possible candidates in Georgia as Mr. Candler reconsiders a run while Attorney General Felder weighs backing, Joe Hall and Senator Hoke Smith loom large, Mrs. Helen Longstreet threatens opposition, and Congressman Hardwick is eyed as a wildcard with Tallulah Falls recovery debates and party conflicts shaping the field.

Atlanta Stove Works Eugene C. Callaway Gate City Coffin Co Jacob W. Patterson H. ¥. McCord James L. Mayson Atlanta R. J. Griffin John A. Boykin W. M. McKenzie Atlanta Oil and Fertilizer Works John M. Slaton Hudson Jack Slaton Mr. Hudson Hoke Smith Jamies R. Gray The Atlanta Journal Shelby Smith Washington Candler Mr. Candler Felder Joe Hii Hall Bibb County Bibb Helen Longstreet Georgia Tallulah Falls W. R. Jones Meriwether Congressman Hardwick Hardwick Papierston Hall

Thompson Impresses in Naps Tilt for Wolverton’s Outfit

The New York Mail hails Carl Thompson after a strong showing against the Cleveland Naps. The Georgia alumnus impressed with control and a sharp curve, fanning many batters and yielding two hits in four innings as Wolverton weighs a full start for Thompson against St. Louis.

New York Mail Carl Thompson Lana Naps Browns Carl University of Georgia Jack Quinn Naps J. Picus Davis Wolvertor Thompson Wolverton South Rube Marquard Nap Lajoie Neal Ball Lajoie Frank Farrell Harry White Sox St. Louis Vean Gregg Gene Krapp

Eighth District Committee Meeting Looms in Hartwell

Hartwell Georgia June 12 secretary J Rod Skelton of the Eighth District congressional committee says the panel will be convened within weeks. A past dispute pitted W M Howard followers against a Tribble faction over the last convention’s executive slate. It is unclear which faction will lead. the likely venue for the gathering is Elberton.

Hartwell J. Rod Skelton Congressional Committee Eighth District W. M. Howard Tribble Colonel Skelton Thomas Mell Athens Elberton

Minnesota Fire Fighters Convention Ventures Through City

Minneapolis hosts a three day gathering of fire fighters with talks on regulations and a closing day program that includes a motor parade an exhibition by the local fire department a trolley ride and an evening banquet. Delegates enjoy sight seeing and entertainment during the event which features the state college farm as a noted attraction.

Minneapolis Minn

Iowa Labor Federation Holds 20th Annual Convention

Muscatine Iowa June 11 The twentieth annual convention of the Iowa State Federation of Labor opened with large attendance and was led by President A L Urick The reports show steady growth in membership and influence despite a year marked by many strikes and labor disturbances in Iowa.

Muscatine Iowa State Federation of Labor A. L. Urick Iowa

Lehigh University Holds Commencement Exercises

Commencement week at Lehigh University in South Bethlehem Pa ended with graduation exercises this morning Congressman W D B Alvey delivered the address before the graduating class.

Bethlehem Lehigh University W. D. B. Alvey

Rinehart Descendants Gather for Tenth Reunion

Dayton Washington reports descendants of Lewis and Elizabeth Rinehart who settled near LaGrande Oregon in 1859 met here for the tenth annual reunion spanning California Idaho Oregon and Washington.

Rinehart Dayton Wash Lewis and Elizabeth Rinehart LaGrande Ore California Idaho Oregon Washington

New Jersey State Medical Society Opens 146th Annual Meeting

Several hundred physicians attend the 146th annual meeting at the New Monmouth Hotel in Spring Lake New Jersey. Over the next three days more than forty prominent doctors will give addresses on medical and surgical topics of interest to the profession.

Spring Lake N. J New Jersey State Medical Society New Monmouth Hotel

Illinois druggists gathering in Springfield

Illinois druggists will discuss issues at a Springfield meeting. The event gathers local pharmacists to review concerns affecting the profession and regulate practice within the state.

Illinois Springfield

Milton Marks 260th Milestone with Town Celebration

Milton Massachusetts observed its 260th founding anniversary as business houses, factories and homes wore gala attire. Nearby Athens reported notably fine wheat and oats in a several mile radius this year.

Milton Mass Athens

Thalians Stage Farce About Jealousy and Mistaken Identities

The Thalian Dramatic Club presents a comedy about a newly married couple whose jealousy tests trust. Amid misrepresented alibis and swapped identities, Mrs. Temple and guests navigate a web of deception leading to a lively, humorous climax with a hopeful romance subplot.

Thalian Dramatic Club Mrs. Temple Jno. Brown Pickleton Frank Fuller Paris Temple John Brown Fuller Dorothy Miss Lyndon Puller Mae Smith Misa O’parrell Jacobson

Central to Operate Line Through Trains

The Central of Georgia Railway announces summer service expansion with the same comfortable northbound trains to Michigan Wisconsin and Chicago area resorts. A colorful Cool Summer Resorts booklet is available encouraging readers to travel for relief from heat.

Savannah Michigan Wisconsin Chicago Central of Georgia Railway Georgia Alabama Florida Willis Moore United States Weather Bureau National Geographic Magazin Greenland Joy Mointains

Mrs Maria Hodgson Shows Improvement in Health

The many friends of Mrs. Maria Hodgson will be glad to know she is resting well and yesterday seemed better than for several days.

Maria Hodgson

Hutchinson Hosts 29th State Christian Endeavor Convention

A large gathering of enthusiastic youth opened the 29th annual state convention of the Christian Endeavor Union in Hutchinson Kansas. The event began with song and prayer and will run through Thursday. Notable participants include Walter D. Howell of Boston and several other distinguished workers.

Hutchinson Kas Christian Endeavor Union Walter D. Howell Boston

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