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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1910

Page

7

Tribble Declines to Join Elbert County Investigation

Elberton Ga Aug 30 1910 Howard attorneys meet to start election probe of Elbert county vote Tribble declines appointing a commissioner and says he will explain later in a letter to the public. Tribble and Arnold exchange notices as the contest proceeds with appointed commissioners to take testimony in the dispute.

Elberton the Banner Howard Elbert County McAlpin Arnold Arnold Tribble Elberton, Ga Democratic Executive Committee Eighth’ Congressional District Athens Samuel J. Tribble iMr IM. Howard J. Tribble William M. Howard McAlpin Rnold Thua John E. Gordon Danielsville W. M. Howard

Contested Elbert County Votes Review Partially Declined

The letter shows McAlpin Arnold declining to explain his stance while Tribble declines to appoint a second commissioner. The Elbert County investigation stalls as the Democratic district committee adjourns awaiting further action. Legal maneuvers loom with Howard aides confident of irregularities and illegal votes to probe.

Howard McAlpin Arnold Arnold Tribble District Executive Committee Congressman Howard Elbert

University Opens Sept 21 for Large, Strong Term

From Wednesday morning the University of Georgia begins its fall term on September 21. Indications point to the largest attendance in the history of the institution with many applications for courses. More undergraduates, many from prep and secondary schools, and a notable influx of out-of-state and foreign matriculants are expected. The Agricultural College will have its largest regular attendance, the pharmacy department a large representation, and civil engineering will fill its usual quota or more.

Wednes University of Georgia Institution of Learning South Georgia Bhis Agricultural College Pharmacy

Ocmulgee Judgeship Deadlock Affects State Convention

Madison Georgia August report shows a deadlock in the race for the Ocmulgee circuit judgeship. Initial results credited Judge James B. Park of Greensboro with victory, but opponents dispute the tally. Vote summaries show Foster, Park, and Hines with isolated totals, none reaching a majority, forcing convention intervention.

Madison Ocmulisee James B. Park Greensboro Park Fred C. Foster Fred Foster Morgan Putnam Jones Jasper Greene Hancock Wilkinson HE. R. Hines Milledgeville Baldwin Judge Foster Judge Park Judge Hines

Fours Rule in Elbert County Nomination Showdown

The article details a congressional nomination contest dominated by fours. Howard leads by four votes in Elbert. Tribble gains four votes there, shifting the convention tally. A miscount in Gaines shows four vote discrepancies, with counties split four by four in several places. Interim tallies whisper of a possible Elbert win for Tribble by four.

Flrst Hward Elbert Tribble Gaines Keystone Ing Howard Clarke Oglethorpe Morgan Green Wilkes Mr. Tribble Oconee Madison Hart Putnam Jasper Franklin Ebert Martin Heard Athens

Seven Members of Martin Institute Faculty in Athens Training

The Banner notes that seven of Martin Institute's nine faculty members at Jefferson in Jackson County are graduates of the University of Georgia, State Normal School, or Lucy Cobb Institute. Martin Institute, founded 1818, has educated many who entered UGA and other colleges, and its endowment by William Duncan Martin shaped Georgia education.

Athens Martin Jefferson Jackson Martin Institute Georgia University Jackson County University of Georgia State Normal School Lucy Cobb Institute Jefferson College G. E. Usher A. B University of Chicago Ww. R. Aldred L. I. State Normal School Legislature of Jackson Academy Jefferson Academy William Duncan Martin General Assembly of Georgia

One Vote in Oglethorpe Gives Gov Brown a Convention Vote

In Atlanta for the state Democratic convention Gov Joe Brown gains one more vote while Hoke Smith gets one fewer due to a single vote cast by a young newsman from a Northeast Georgia town. In Oglethorpe Walker has nine votes and Smith nine, meaning Smith does not attain a majority. The event hinges on prorating rules and a single vote that could shift the final tally.

Oglethorpe Gov. Brown Atlanta Joe Brown Hoke Smith Georgia Lexington Oglethorpe County Little Joe Walker Brown Smith Athena Old Oglethorpe

Congressional fights on in Maryland primaries

Baltimore Md Aug 20 Congress battles unfold across Maryland six districts in party primaries. In the Third district Democratic contenders are Charles P Goady and James McQuade, both state legislators. The Sixth district Republican contest features Charles W Main versus Charles J Steiner. Fourth district sees four Democrats, two Republicans and one independent vying. Fifth district pits two Democrats against each other for Mudd’s seat while Covington and Talbott seek renomination in the First and Second districts.

Baltimore Maryland Charles P. Goady James McQuade Charles W. Main Organization Charles J. F Talbott

South Carolina guber race in Democratic primary heats up

In ColumbiaSC Aug six candidates contest the governorship as state officers, legislature, judiciary, and county posts seek nomination. Featherstone McLeod Blease Duncan Hyatt Richards vie withs for governor while adjutant general and state railroad commissioner races draw attention. Roosevelt challenges two Supreme Court rulings, noting past GOP criticisms of court errors.

Columbia D. C South Carolina Congress C. C. Featherstone Thomas G. McLeod Col. L. Blease John T. Duncan F. H. Hyatt John G. Richards

Roofs You Can Trust From Vulcanites at Talmage Hardware

Vulcanites roofing offered by Talmage Hardware Company promises lasting quality at a surprising price. Visit in town to test the product today and compare.

Talmage Hardware Company

Man Pleads Crazy Spells After Theft Of Meal

Fred Webb, an eighteen year old colored boy, on trial in city court before Judge West, confessed stealing two bushels of corn meal from Talmage Brothers mill. He cited having had “crazy spells since my brains were knocked out” after a head injury. He admitted taking one bag during an attempt to move it, another he swapped for whiskey. He works for Atlantic Ice and Coal and was fined seventy five dollars plus costs.

Griat Talmage Brothers Judge West Fred Webb Atlantic Ice and Coal ‘Corporation Ike Taylor

Court Deliberates Long on Sentencing Ike Taylor

Judge West expressed uncertainty after Ike Taylor pleads guilty to selling whiskey. The prisoner, noted for theft-related rumors and prior liquor cases, has leg injuries from a railroad accident and previously served time at the county farm. He faces possible lifelong confinement as the judge weighs the case and pending investigation.

What They Feed Teddy R Roosevelt Menu Tale

St Paul reports a hotel kitchen craving to please President Taft and Theodore Roosevelt during the National Conservation Congress. The tale recalls a White House breakfast mixup over supposed Roosevelt family meals, ending with Roosevelt preferring simple, wholesome fare.

St. Paul, Minn New Saint Paul Taft Theodore Roosevelt National Conservation Congress Roosevelt White House Minnesota Col. Roosevelt Minneapolis Saint Paul Washington Eity

President Reveals Simple Family Breakfast Preference

The article notes the president, insisting on boiled eggs, bread and milk for breakfast and lunch, and outlines a preferred family menu including bread and milk at luncheon and roast beef or veal for dinner. It mentions a humorous moment about Kermit's name and a demitasse remark.

Kermit Anak Twin Cities

Dr Charbonnier A Visitor Here In Athens

Dr L H Charbonnier now of Augusta visits Athens staying several days at the Georgian to see friends. Former University of Georgia physics chair and Franklin College dean, vice chancellor, left Athens about ten years ago and returns welcomed. Bob Maddox pursued for reelection as Atlanta mayor as three rivals bow out.

L. H. Charbonnier Augusta Athens Charbonnier University of Georgia Franklin College Bob Maddox Atlanta

Roosevelt Lays Cornerstone at Pueblo YMCA

Roosevelt arrives in Pueblo to lay the cornerstone of the new YMCA building. A large crowd cheers as he, flanked by local officials, inspects the site and delivers a brief address before boarding to Osawatomie. Rough Riders and cowboys form an escort for the journey ahead.

Roosevelt Stone AL Pueblo Colo Pueblo Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Highth Street Union Depot Missouri Pacific Osawatowle Kas

Woodrow Wilson to Address Lawyers in Chattanooga

Woodrow Wilson will speak at the thirty-first annual American Bar Association convention in Chattanooga on The Lawyer and the Community. The opening session featured President Chas F Libby delivering the annual address with Baron Uchida to discuss legal education in Japan. A tax conference in Milwaukee opened with Ablen R Foote presiding, drawing hundreds of taxation officials from across the U S and Canada. The Wisconsin event followed by races for speaker of the house with three candidates named Holder Burwell and Hopkins.

Woodrow Wilson Chattanooga Tenn American Bar Association Chas, F. Libby Portland Aldermaine Princeton University Baron Uchida United States Japan Milwaukee Wis Ffourth International Conference of State Ablen R. Foote Ohio State Board of Commerce Canada

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