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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
4
Georgia mobilizes around the May 27 state convention as gubernatorial rivals Slaton Hall and Hudson campaign quietly. Slaton has yet to speak publicly, plans stump tour in June, and reports show broad support from legislators and county leaders.
Ty Cobb may miss games and Detroit could face fines after he struck a spectator who insulted him. The piece argues for stronger protection of players and tighter control of bleacher conduct to preserve baseball’s reputation as a clean sport.
The story notes President Taft plans to stay in the contest and claims enough pledged delegates from Ohio to secure a national majority, though Roosevelt appears to have the inside track. It suggests a Roosevelt sweep may follow in Ohio, while Democrats should rally behind Oscar Underwood as the best candidate to defeat Theodore Roosevelt.
The YMCA clock metaphor urges citizens to fund a new Athens building with a 60 000 dollar goal in eight days. It notes strong start, urges broader subscriptions, and offers five equal installments every six months to ease the burden, calling every citizen to participate.
The article notes growing support for women’s education in Georgia with funds for institutions like the State Normal School the Girls' Normal and Industrial College and Valdosta Normal School. It recalls past limits, praises private colleges, and highlights growing endowments and public commitment to female education in the state.
A state and private citizens must fund continuous equal educational opportunities for girls, ensuring Georgia’s schools provide girls with facilities on par with boys. The text urges unwavering financial support to uphold gender equity in education.
The piece argues Bryan cannot win the presidency and predicts a Baltimore convention deadlock. It contends Bryan allies try quiet stampedes in Washington and Baltimore, but fail, leaving Clark or Wilson with ballots. It urges nominating Oscar Underwood of Alabama as the prudent choice.
The YMCA building fund nears its goal as committees finish work and prep for a final push after Sunday rest. Citizens are urged to contribute, study the question today, and uphold youth development through financial support, no matter how small.
The piece discusses Cuba amid a large race riot and government weakness under stress. It notes possible U S intervention under the Platt Amendment and questions permanent occupation, amid ongoing tensions with Cuba and Mexico and growing annexation debate in the United States.
Judge Cornelius Hanford of the U S court in Washington state questions socialist allegiance in Olpson naturalization dispute. He bars citizenship for views seen as contrary to the U S constitution, with appeal headed to the U S Supreme Court. The ruling sparks wide debate on loyalty oaths and property rights under socialism.
Civic Club members and parents should meet soon to plan and fund playgrounds for the coming summer. Play is a necessity for a child's growth, not a luxury, and gives vital education through spontaneous, serious activity as children explore and learn.
The May 1 quarter receipts totaled 2,910,378.83 with main inflows from general tax 2,153,400 and near beer licenses 168,180. Disbursements for the period reached 3,074,686.34, dominated by school fund 1,379,785 and pensions 1,197,740 along with state sanitarium 132,500 and civil establishment 57,148.
May reports from Atlanta say a new push to allow women to practice law in Georgia faces a fresh session fight. Minnie Anderson Hale’s earlier bid failed, but several women now in law school plan to challenge lawmakers. Dr. George Brown pledges support, citing precedent in other states, while Joe Hill Hall’s stance remains uncertain as he runs for governor. The measure sits on the calendar, awaiting influence to pass.
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