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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

2

Felder Roasts Atlanta Ministers in Habeas Corpus Trial

In a habeas corpus hearing for Samuel Loeb, Atlanta attorney Thomas B. Felder attacks local ministers, the police court, and the stockade, calling it little hell and predicting it will fail in court. He compares Rev. Dr. Len G. Broughton to Mr Pelee as a tactic to influence judges.

A. H. Uim Atlanta H. M. Reid Samuel Loeb Thomas B. Felder Loeb Felder Len G. Broughton Pelee

Woman Shot by Officers in Decoy Box Case

Washington Indiana March 31 a woman was injured when a decoy box set for a ransom letter operation was picked up at a school gate by a woman who was hit by birdshot. The bank president N G Read reported the threat and a male suspect fled with an unseen accomplice.

Washington Ind N G. Read Zella Clark Read First National Bank Tan

Whooping Cough Remedy Offered by Local Drugs

For Whooping Cough. Chamberlains Cough Remedy keeps the cough loose and makes expectoration easy. It lessens coughing fits and is safe and sure. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons and other local druggists.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Farmers Unite to Protect Wild Birds in New York

New York farmers led by the Audubon Societies and the state Grange press for new laws to combat feather dealers and protect insect-eating birds. Gifford Pinchot backs the measure and endorsements pour in from science and agricultural leaders. The effort targets species that curb pests like Brown Tail and Gypsy moths, with Snowy Owl also under consideration.

New York National Association of Audubon Societies State Grange Empire State Iowa Massachusetts Michigan Louisiana South Carolina West Virginia Gifford Pinchot National Conservation Commission Auduton C. F. Cox New York Academy of Sciences Madison Grant New York Zoological Society Raymond A. Pearsons New York State E. P. Felt F. N. Godfrey T. S. Palmer Government Department of Agriculture New England William Dutcher Broadway

Lost Fifty Dollars by Lifting Her Skirt

A New York March 31 report says a French liner Touraine passenger paid $50 duty after a crew inspector noticed an expensive petticoat beneath a fine outside dress. The piece notes a later medical testimonial for Dr King's New Discovery with prices and local outlets.

New York Uncle Sam

Thirteenth Juror Proposed to Aid Calhoun Case

Prosecution head Francis J. Heney plans to ask for a thirteenth juror to sit with the panel but not participate in deliberations to reduce mistrial risk in Patrick Calhoun’s bribery case in San Francisco. Harrington found guilty of contempt for pressing juror Blender about Calhoun’s fate and sentenced to five days. The piece also notes a Niagara story and promotes Electric Bitters as kidney remedy with a testimonial.

Pat Calhoun San Francisco Patrick Calhoun Francis J. Heney William D. Harrington Charles Lc Blender Harrington Calhoun

National council opens in San Antonio with large attendance

The national council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs met in San Antonio Texas with a large representative turnout. The session began at Ellis hall at 10 am with a prayer by Bishop Johnston followed by welcome addresses reports and routine business. The Payne bill under consideration in Congress would raise tariffs on necessities of life and critics warn Republicans would shield privileges of the rich.

San Antonio Texas National Council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs Ellis’ Hall Johnston

Cotton Seed Crushers Meet Here This Month

Cotton seed crushers and livestock men gather at the State College of Agriculture in Athens on April 19 and 20 1909 for lectures on feeding value of cotton seed meal and hulls and the oil and nitrogen content. A banquet is set for the evening of the 19th at the Georgian Hotel with talks by President Andrew M Soule and professors Jarnagin DeLoach.

State College of Agriculture State College Georgian Soule City of Athens W. F. Dorsey University of Georgia David C. Barrow Andrew M. Soule R. J. H. DeLoach Milton P. Jarnagin University Farm Georgian Hotel Athens Chamber of Commerce Georgia Georgia—Professor M ¥Rton P. Jarnagin IR. J. H. DeLoach

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