Athens Daily Banner editorial roundup and notes
A compilation of local opinions and developments from The Athens Banner including topics on weather criticism, the Macon capital move, post office and federal building work, a campaign against flies, Atlanta’s commission government, Gallagher’s assassination impact, Justice Harlan’s dissents, playground needs, arbitration benefits, Senator Rayner’s critique of Roosevelt, Georgia road funding, Canadian reciprocity, Maine’s sinking, Clarke County courthouse and jail bond issue, and voter considerations on taxes and courthouse construction.
The Referendum and the Recall Debate
An editorial arguing against referendum and recall in a federated democracy. It warns that referendums dilute equal state representation, misrepresent public will in elections, and threaten judicial independence. The piece praises Georgia’s cautious approach and urges retention of the traditional system.
The Negro in Congress Dream Fades in Past Era Talk
An opinion argues that ambitious Black politicians aim for Congress but Northern districts will not elect a Black representative. It claims white Republicans aid in campaigns while denying real friendship, noting stronger prejudice in the North and predicting no Black congressmen from the South or North. It urges focus on honest work and economy over political dreams.
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National Congress
Blanche K. Bruce
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North
Lorimer Likely to Lose Senate Seat Amid New Evidence
The article notes growing pressure for Senator Lorimer of Tuinola to resign as new evidence surfaces. A eight member committee will hear testimony with a plan to admit evidence if votes split, risking a hung jury. Illinois may soon face naming a new senator while Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin could face a separate bribery investigation into a large election spend.
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Tuinola
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Senate
Mlinois
Illinois
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Keeping the City Clean Urges Citizen Help and Health Rules
The article discusses rising sanitation efforts in major cities, focusing on Atlanta and Athens in Georgia. It emphasizes municipal duties to enforce sanitary laws and urges residents to prevent stagnant water, burn or cover garbage, and screen houses to combat mosquitoes and flies, highlighting cooperative citizen action as essential.
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Atlanta
Athens
Board of Health
Athens Fire Department Demonstrated Efficiency in Near-Miss Blaze
The Athens Fire Department under Chief McDorman demonstrated thorough efficiency in a Thursday morning blaze in a Clayton Street building once housing L. P. Canning. A large stock of oils and paints on the ground floor threatened extensive loss, but rapid response and skilled directing saved most property valued at over a million dollars, with only minor damage expected to the building and stock.
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Athens
L. P. Canning
Clayton Street
McDorman
Taft’s Canadian reciprocity hinges on Democrats in Senate
The piece argues that passage of the Canadian reciprocity agreement relies on solid Democratic support in the Senate, with Republicans, including insurgents, likely to oppose or seek amendments. It warns amendments could derail the deal and notes the public would credit the Democrats if the measure passes despite presidential pressure.
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United States
Senate
Canada
Taft
Candian
Bryan’s Misstep Seen In House Policy Clash
The piece argues William J. Bryan erred in criticizing Democrats who refused to add raw wool to free lists. It says his attack reveals rule or ruin tendencies, while praising Democrats for wise conduct. It predicts Republican Senate resistance to reciprocity and tariff bills, but suggests a strong Democratic record for 1912.
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William J. Bryan
House
Bryan
Senate
White House
The Commencement of What
An essay on the true meaning of commencement as the start of life for graduates. It contrasts school support with real life, noting the break from parental oversight, the learning from experience, and the challenges of responsibilities, finances, and self reliance. It argues that real satisfaction comes from solving personal problems rather than medals.
General Clement A Evans Named Adjutant General Georgia
Governor elect Hoke Smith plans to name General Clement A Evans as Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard with his first act after inauguration. The appointment will create a vacancy on the prison commission and Athens is pitched as a prime host for major conventions next year. The piece urges Athens residents to attract large gatherings for reputational and economic gain and cautions speeding motorists to follow city laws or face consequences.
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Clement A. Evans
National Guard of
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Athens
Wisconsin Woman Suffrage Vote Could Shift West Opinion
An article analyzes Wisconsin's legislature passing a woman suffrage measure except for presidential elections and awaiting a voter referendum. It notes Wisconsin's German and Scandinavian population and questions whether the law will gain broad support or influence other states. It discusses potential weaknesses in excluding presidential voting and the possible impact on suffrage momentum nationwide.
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United States
West
Union
Wisconsin
Athens Boy Good Fortune to Name His Own Alma Mater
Athens reports a local youth, Robt. Troutman son of Rev. and Mrs. M L Troutman, has graduated with honors from the University. An Atlanta friend offers a free trip to the East and, during the tour, a chance to visit Harvard and other colleges with a complete three year law course paid for. The feature reflects hometown pride and the notable chance in Troutman’s legal studies.
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Commerce News
University Law School
M. L. Troutman
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Hobert
Atlanta
Stoppped Southern at Commerce and prevented marriage of daughter
Special to the Banner Commerce Ga June 12 Sunday as the northbound noon train pulled out of Commerce Ben O Kelley living three miles south of the city rode up on a mule and cried to stop the train for Gods sake. The train did not stop but O Kelley boarded it with his daughter who was about thirteen. He told the conductor of the elopement intent and the train stopped allowing the pair to alight. The daughter sat crying on the sidewalk as the irate father revealed the romance nipped in the bud.
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Commerce
Ben O'Kelly
Cula
O'Kelley
Seventeenth Annual Newman Fishing Club Picnic at Dunlap's Shoals
Gainesville Georgia June 12 The Newman Fishing Club held its seventeenth annual picnic at Dunlap's Shoals on Little River. About 150 prominent Georgians attended a barbecue and speeches by Hoke Smith Judge Lumpkin Judge Powell Judge Newman Judge Beck Colonel Howard Thompson and others. Arthur Powell was elected president for the year. The club, 17 years old, began when W T Newman S C Dunlap and Howard Thompson planned a fish feast after a failed fishing trip. The gathering features humor tributes and reminiscences about Judge Newman and Georgia's leaders, with plans to invite friends each year.
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J. G. Hardman
J. J. Connor
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