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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1911
Page
1
The year showcases total philanthropy near 150 million dollars led by Andrew Carnegie with about 19.8 million for public purposes and John D. Rockefeller at 17 million. Isaac C. Wyman places third with 10 million, while other major gifts fund hospitals universities and social causes across the nation.
The U S Supreme Court benches filled Tuesday as Willis Van de Vanter of Wyoming and Joseph R. Lamar of Georgia took the oath as associate justices. Chief Justice White administered the oath in private before the court convened at noon, completing a year in which five new justices were commissioned.
The Southern Banker reports 393 new banks started in 1910 across the south with total capital of 7.42 million dollars. Fifty-five preexisting banks raised capital by 2.5445 million, lifting south bank capital to 9.9645 million. The new banks include 50 national and 348 state and private banks and trust companies. National banks in the region total 1,460 with capital and surplus of 258.02 million, up from 240.401 million in 1909, a nearly 18 million gain across thirteen states.
Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia died in Washington after a battle with septicaemia. He was surrounded by his wife and children, with physicians at his bedside. Born in 1841, he rose from Missouri attorney to U.S. senator and a prominent national figure.
A Washington correspondent reports that Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee will choose the majority members for all House committees. The slate includes Underwood, Burton, Harrison, Kitchins, Peters, Denver, Dixon, Hull, James, Palmer, Rainey, Randell and Shackleford, with Champ Clark’s approval expected.
Six states installed new chief executives in a Tuesday wave of political change. New York elected Democrat John A. Dix, while Nevada chose Republican Tasker L. Oddie. Wisconsin and Michigan accepted Republican successors, Idaho welcomed Democrat James H. Hawley, and Wyoming installed Democrat Joseph M. Carey.
Knox Sutton Langdon Brooman and Withrow were all taken back into custody after an early escape from Fulton county Tower. Extreme cold and a wide manhunt led to their surrender or capture with most returning without resistance. Withrow, a condemned wife killer, welcomed captivity amid the bitter conditions. Authorities believe outside help supplied steel saws to cut bars and aid the escape. Knox caused trouble upon recapture and was confined in the condemned cell.
Archivists report two famed aviators Arch Hoxsey and John B. Moisant died in separate crashes. Hoxsey fell from over 500 feet near Los Angeles while attempting to improve his altitude record. Moisant crashed landing near New Orleans after just winning a $10,000 prize. A railroad agent M H E Beaver of Marietta North Carolina died by suicide after a troubled love affair, drinking carbolic acid and shooting himself. his body shipped to Maiden North Carolina.
The Spring term at the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School offers free tuition. Three companies form a battalion of cadets. A new girls home, well equipped shops and laboratory, high school course, and associate relation with state colleges. Board seven dollars a month. Dormitories full. a few vacancies after January 1. Apply now to Principal J. M. Collum Americus Georgia for catalog.
A brief notice states Harley Riley offers weighing, insurance, storage, and marketing of cotton at low county rates. He asserts his interests will be protected and signs with his name, indicating a formal business notice.
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