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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
7
Chicago and surrounding territory begin the four year weighing of mail carried by railroads to adjust payments. The process lasts 105 days and could shift millions from railroads to the post office, as records show mail volume rising about eight percent yearly.
The government has deployed two special agents to Atlanta federal prison to investigate conditions amid smuggling allegations linked to Leavenworth. An Atlanta prison employee disputed liquor and opium smuggling claims, praising some aspects while noting discharges of two convicts with favorable comments. Agents plan to question recently discharged prisoners, though such testimony is ex parte.
The Thalia Theater on the Bowery, oldest and once prominent, was put up for public auction to close the William Kremer estate. Erected in 1826, it ailed with fires but reopened. hosted Edwin Forrest, Malibran, Cushman, and the first London Assurance. Later a German and then Yiddish theater.
Nearly one thousand delegates from across Texas gather in Dallas for the seventh annual Methodist Sundays school workers conference. General meetings start tonight at First Methodist Church with department sessions at nearby churches and an exhibition of Sunday school supplies.
City of Athens revises its speed rules for gasoline powered and electric vehicles. The new limit is ten mph within fire limits and fifteen mph outside, with curves and crossings reduced to half the street limit, and penalties align with city code.
Morten I Hill of Lebanon reports his wife Nadinthuminttor Rheamarist was bedridden for six weeks with inflammatory rheumatism after eight doctors failed to help. After using Dr Derehon's Relief for Rheumatism she gained immediate relief and walked within three days. Sold by L P Canning druggist at Clayton and Jackuns streets in Cruggist corner.
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