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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1913
Page
6
In Chicago on April 7 the trial of Jack Johnson for smuggling a diamond necklace from England was postponed by agreement of court and counsel. The case will proceed on the smuggling charge April after dismissal of the current counts.
A square four foot diameter well unearthed in lower Manhattan near Wall Street and Trinity Church is believed to be one of six authorized by the Dutch burgomaster as the citys first water supply. The site shows a stone lining and traces of an old wall, with two skeletal remains possibly British soldiers, and the dating suggests it was dug around 1677.
Detroit April 7 The spring election featured five proposed constitutional amendments including woman suffrage and the initiative referendum and recall. Separate ballots slowed voting and polls may stay open until 5 pm in some localities delaying results to tomorrow. Suffrage supporters faced diminished presence in Detroit as turnout favored regular offices and a charter amendment to control public utilities drew attention.
The Red Rose with Zoe Barnett directed by John Fisher will headline the Colonial Theatre on Tuesday April 1. The production features a 65 member company led by Nelson Riley and others with music by Robert Hood Bowers and book by Harry Be and Robert Bo Smits.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best stomach and kidney medicine. It claims neglect leads to dropsy and Brights disease and cites Raleigh resident H. T. Alston as an improved case after starting the remedy. Endorsed by local druggists and priced at 5% or $1.00.
Special to the Banner from Ston, Mass April 7 says the ten Massachusetts residents who fail to prove pins are safe face a heavy fine under a new state law. The act does not fix pin length or required method, leaving safety measures to individual discretion.
In Hattiesburg Mississippi on April 7 the Episcopal council gathers for the dedication of a new church described as one of the finest of its kind in the state. The assembled delegates discuss church affairs and plan the commission’s work.
From Jonesboro Arkansas Mrs A McGill describes a complete health breakdown followed by recovery after using Cardul. She reports relief from headaches backaches and prolonged crying fits and credits Cardul with restoring her ability to do housework. The Chattanooga Medicine Co. offers a 64 page home treatment book upon request.
Washington April 7 The extraordinary session of the Sixty third Congress convened at noon primarily to revise the tariff in line with Democratic aims and the national mood after the November election The Senate and House organized with routine proceedings as Vice President Marshall called the Senate to order and messages were read Members gathered early to discuss the new president and prospects for his first message highlighting expectations for policy direction and legislative plans.
An advertisement touts Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as a remedy for tired weak children, claiming it builds appetite, strengthens flesh and muscle, and improves blood. A testimonial from Mary Lang of Altoona, Pennsylvania asserts prior remedies failed but Vinci restored health, with a money back guarantee from Palmer & Sons Drug of Athens, Georgia.
Insurance commissioners from many states converge on Chicago for the national association’s annual meeting at the Hotel Sherman. The two day session was moved from Oklahoma City due to impeachment charges against Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Ballard.
Mrs H Silks of 29 Dowling Street Sydney Australia reports her son suffered a severe cold but recovered after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting the small bottle finished left him well. The advertisement states the remedy is sold by all dealers.
Special to the Banner Denton April 7 Mrs Fannie Viinairy is on trial for the murder of her husband. The case moved here by venue from Halas where the alleged killing occurred months ago. She shot him in a hotel where he worked as a clerk. The tragedy is linked to the husband’s alleged attentions to other women.
The executive board of the United Textile Workers met in New York to begin campaigning to organize cotton mill workers in the South. The union, rising from 12 000 to 17 000 members this year, seeks to curb Industrial Workers of the World influence after strikes in Lawrence and elsewhere.
Jefferson Ga April 7 The Jefferson Chamber of Commerce held its semiannual meeting Friday night April 4 at Council Chamber Toastmaster Jere S Ayers outlined the program with talks on the chamber s possibilities Jefferson s future benefits to Jackson County and ways to beautify the town Discussions touched on religious development and industrial progress Refreshments were served and the attendance showed strong enthusiasm for future steps toward improvements
Bureau of Navigation reports the current fiscal year will exceed the past four years in shipyard output, with nine months ending March 31 totaling 1,114 merchant vessels and 260,265 gross tons. Annual output may near 400,000 tons, steel steamers at 151,507 tons, Atlantic seaboard up to 161,061 tons. wood sailing ships decline to 11,471 tons. Experienced young lady stenographer seeks position, Box 96, Jacksonville FL.
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