Guerry A Macon Candidate For Prohibition Governor
Special to The Banner reports from Atlanta that DuPont Guerry of Macon may run for Georgia governor on the prohibition ticket. A capitol official cited a mutual friend’s letter implying Guerry authorized the run, though Guerry did not deny or confirm. Guerry previously ran in 1904 and was defeated by Joseph M. Terrell.
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Atlanta
DuPont Guerry
Macon
Capitol
Thia
Mr. Guerry
Joseph M. Terrell
Ad Day proclaimed for Georgia Thanksgiving in 1911
Georgia Gov Hoke Smith issues a proclamation declaring November 30 1911 as Georgia Advertising Day urging citizens to invite outside settlers investors and advertisers to move to Georgia. The plan calls for writings letters press and civic bodies to promote the state and boost its growth and prosperity. Taft to lay corner stone in Topeka Kansas centennial celebration events follow lower in text.
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Georgia
Bia
Hoke Smith
Thia
Chamber of Commerce and Trade Organization
Executive Department
Atlanta
Georgia Set For First Game With Alabama Presbyterian College
Georgia prepares for the season opener at Sanford Field against Alabama Presbyterian College on Saturday afternoon. Weather may delay kickoff, but warm conditions keep games as late as possible. Ketron of Georgia and Joe Rossiter return to bolster the line as Georgia develops its squad before the Saturday matchup.
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Alabama Presbyterian College
Sanford Field
Alabama
Georgia
Cunningham
Ketron
Joe Rossiter
Ticklish Proposition Highlights Early Georgia Football Practice
Wednesday Banner notes Monday's practice on Sanford Field with over forty candidates. Coach Cunningham praises fair chances and new faces on roster. Key players include Woodruff, Covington, Lucas, Peacock, Maddox, Harrell, Parrish, Tuck, Sancken, McWhorter, Malone, Powell, and Woodrum. Timon Bowden injured but improving. selection remains open amid strong depth. Cotton prices in Athens steady as fall season begins.
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Cunningham
Sevral
Alabama Presbyterian
Kid Woodruff
Georgia
Covington
Lucas
Peacock
Maddox
Harrell
Old Butler Parrish
Tuck
Sancken
McWhorter
Malone
Tom Powell
DeLaperriere
Conyers
Marshboro
Wood
Arnett
Creekmore
Hitcheck
Kid Woodrum
Minnehan
Jones
Big McLain
Timon Bowden
Anderson
Alabama Presbyterian College
Sanford
Feld
Parrish
Bowden
Cooley
Savannah
Barnum and Batley Parade Sets New Pageant Pace at Athens
The Barnum and Batley Greatest Show on Earth promises a record parade in Athens on October 10. A three year in the making open-air spectacle features designs from Italy and France, 1280 performers, a world’s fair scale, and a mile-long train touring 200 cities with 6,000 electric globes and a complete street menagerie including camels elephants and zebras driven in harness like horses.
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Athens
Italy
France
Europe
England
Fairlyland
Turkey
Persia
Ireland
Japan
Indiana Labor Federation Opens 27th Convention
Evanville Ind Sept 26 opening here today of the twenty seventh annual convention of the Indiana Federation of Labor was marked by the largest and most representative attendance in the history of the state organization. President Edgar A Perkins of Indianapolis called the gathering to order and presided over the opening session. The gathering will last for three days during which time the annual reports will be received and discussed and numerous matters of importance to the labor interests taken up for consideration and action.
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Evanaville
Ind
Indiana Federation of Labor
Edgar A. Perkins
Indianapolis
North Dakota Exposition Opens With Broad Industry Display
Damarck North Dakota opened a large industrial exposition after months of preparation with full exhibition space. Agriculture live stock mining pottery milling and other industries are represented. The event runs three weeks and Friday features address by James J Hill and Howard Elliott. Today also sees a decision on the charter question in Atlanta.
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Damarck
N. D
North Dakota
James J. Hill
St.Paul
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Road
Georgia Prepares for Alabama Presbyterian Opener at Sanford Field
Georgia lines up for the season opener against Alabama Presbyterian College on Sanford Field. Practice highlighted by Parrish’s absence with a shoulder injury, Bowden limited, Cooley in uniform, three lineups drafted for the first eleven with potential combinations.
Latta Succession Marks Nebraska Democratic Meet
Norfolk Neb Sept 26 A Democratic convention in the Third Nebraska district nominated a candidate to fill the late Congressman James P Latta’s seat with judges Rose of Fullerton Stephen of Fremont and others contesting. The new state board of education opened in Atlanta appointing an auditor to tour the state and audit county superintendents. It named three school supervisors to travel the state and instruct teachers.
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Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska
James P. Ltta
Juge W. L. Rose
Fullerton
D. W. Stephens
Fremont
State Board of Education
Atlanta
Athens Banner’s Glidden Tour Car Entry Puts Athens Off Route
The Athens Banner notes Georgia’s first paper status and reports the Atlanta Journal as the tour’s official organ. A Glidden tour entry from New York to Jacksonville includes Athens not on the route.
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Athens
of Georgia
Atlanta Journal
New York
Jacksonville
Clarke Rifles to Attend Gate City Guards Monument Event
The Clarke Rifles plan to participate in Atlanta’s monument unveiling for the Gate City Guards on October 8 to 10, though they will miss two days. Governors, colonels, thousands of troops, and many Georgia cadets are expected. The Athens unit covers its own costs and seeks employer support to allow the cadets two days off.
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Clarke Rifles
Gate City
Atlanta
Georgia
Athens
Commissioner's report delayed in state agriculture inquiry
In Atlanta on September 23 the legislative investigation into the state department of agriculture stalls as the panel awaits receipts, expenses, and payroll data for Commissioner T. G. Hudson. Rep E. S. Ault says a firm start depends on the department supplying the requested figures, with a meeting date to follow once received.
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Atlanta
State Department of Agriculture
Legislative Committee
T. G. Hudson
E. S. Ault
Polk
Ault
Tri State Fair and Fall Festival Opens in Memphis
The Tri-State Fair and Fall Festival began in Memphis Tennessee with exhibits across Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi. Highlights include day and night pageants and a special opening as womans day. Memphis day closes the event on October 4 with a Marine Band providing music.
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Tenn
Tri- State
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
United States Marine
Bang
Little Joe Brown Backed by Georgia Voters in Governor Race
A political note from Georgia expresses strong support for Little Joe Brown over his rivals. The message emphasizes Brown's appeal among voters who previously backed Governor Smith and urges Brown to win the race, identifying Brown as J M Brown and contrasting with J P.
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Smith
Little
Joe Brown
Feld. Brown
J. M
J. P
Athens Tribune Board Formed to Publish New Paper
The Athens Tribune Company organized with officers Blanton E Fortson as president H C Stockdell as vice president John J Wilkins as treasurer and John R Burke as secretary and manager The board includes J J Wilkins and other city leaders The first issue set for Monday October 2 with afternoon and Sunday papers planned The move aims to boost Athens growth and visibility with editors reporters and staff arriving from other cities
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Athens Tribune Company
Blanton E. Fortson
Kinger
Atlanta
University Place
H. C. Stockdell
Columbia Fire Insurance Company
John J. Wilkins
Georgia National Bank of Athens
Manger
John R. Burke
Athens
Col
T. J. Shackelford
Evry
Athena
Funeral for Capt William D O Farrell at First Methodist Athens
Hundreds attended the funeral of Capt. William D. O Farrell at the First Methodist church Athens. Honorary and active pallbearers led the procession as the choir sang Nearer My God to Thee and Jesus Lover of My Soul. Dr M L Troutman delivered the sermon and benediction followed at Oconee cemetery with Rock of Ages.
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William D. O'Farrell
First Methodist Church
Athens
Ifelong
Capt. O'Farrell
Messrs
C. M. Snelling
J. Z. Hoke
C. N. Weatherly
J. N. Webb
F. A. Lipscomb
Agron Cohen
T W. Reed
Oconee
Troutman
Col R L J Smith Seeks Solicitor General Post
Commerce News commends Col R L J Smith to the Western circuit voters. A longtime solicitor and prosecutor, he trained at Martin Institute and the University of Georgia, serving as city court solicitor for eight years before seeking reentry as prosecuting attorney. University enrollment nears last year's total with about 550 students registered by noon.
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R. L. J. Smith
Ife
Hfe
Martin Institute
State University At
Athens
Citven
Commerce
Presbyterian Church
Col. Smith
Western Circuit
Commerce News
Mrs Susan Strong Passes Beyond In Distant Dawn
Mrs Susan Strong died yesterday morning after a gradual decline. She spent most of her life in Athens as a Lucy Cobb schoolgirl and later lived in Aberdeen Mississippi with her husband Thomas Strong. Surviving children are Mrs R L Moss Jr and Charles Strong of Macon, with sister Mrs Echols of Covington. Her life blended service in Sunday school church and mission work.
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Susan Strong
Strong
Athens
Lucy Cobb
Charles Strong
Covington
Thomas Strong
Mississippi
Aberdeen
R. L. Moss, Jr
Macon
Echols
Mra
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