Athens Daily Banner subscription rates and local notes
The Athens Daily Banner lists carrier rates 5 dollars yearly 250 half year 1 25 quarter year or 10 cents weekly. Special notice warns subscribers no carrier may collect payments or sell papers. pay at office or through regular collector. The text mentions local politics including Underwood Roosevelt Taft and tariff issues, Athens institutions and a forthcoming Tremorial Day edition of a Tennessee magazine.
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Athens
Mated
End of AM and PM as modern time peels back the sun
A columnist reflects on the shift from sun time to standardized hours and the coming use of 24 hour numbering in France and other places. The piece mocks the idea while noting practical tests in telegraph services and predicts social changes in daily life and schedules.
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Jim
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B. C
Associated Press
New York
Underwood’s Appeal Across Regions Draws Attention
A Georgia edited compendium cited Connecticut Democrats favoring Oscar W. Underwood for president over Taft or Roosevelt. Wisconsin supporters also see Underwood as strong, with Representative Burke asserting he’d win Wisconsin and lead a nation-wide presidency. Some Wilson backers try to cast him as a figurehead despite broad interest.
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Underwood
South
Washington
Athens
Georgia
New York Herald
Connecticut
Baldwin
Alabamaian
Mr. Taft
Rooseveer
Wilson
Wisconsin
Representative Burke
Washington Post
Burke
House
Consin
Notable Historical Births and Deaths From 1746 to 1854
A fragment listing notable figures and events with birth and death years, including the Battle of Culloden featuring the Duke of Cumberland and the Pretender, Judge Jesse Fell, and several individuals such as Thiers Ford Waynehard with scattered dates and places. It references canal openings, battles, inventions, and political entities across America and Europe.
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Culloden
Duke of
Cumber
Cnd
Iwsl
Jesse Fell
Buckingham
Wilkes-Barre
Louis Adolphe Thiers
John T. Ford
Baltimore
Winvis and Michigan Canal
Thip Povatan
Barre
New York
Caswell
Jolimean
France
Thomas Wanehard
Baston
Sutton
Mass
Canadian journalist Captain Chambers and early aviation tribute
The text notes Captain Chambers part of Montreal public schools and Montreal journalism, editing Calgary's first Northwest Territories daily, plus a reputation as a writer on history and yachting. It also marks Wilbur Wright turning 45 and Senator Clarence Clark reaching 61, with garbled trailing lines.
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Canada
Montreal
Senate
Captain Chambers
Calgary
Northwest Territories
Wilbur Wright
Clarence Fy Clark
United States
Woomne
Baseball Results and Openings Across Leagues
Yesterday's play featured notable scores in the Southern and National Leagues with Birmingham and Mobile in the Southern contest, New York defeating Boston, Philadelphia beating Brooklyn, and Chicago routing St Louis in the NL. The American League saw Detroit lose to Chicago, Cleveland over Washington, and New York and Philadelphia posting wins. The Sally League begins Thursday with Savannah at Jacksonville and Columbia at Albany, while Augusta and Charleston exit due to finances. An International Open season kicks off Thursday as Buffalo meets Newark. Sunday results include St Louis over Chicago, Cleveland edging Detroit, and New York edging Jersey City, with other regional games listed. In Camel Association play Whipperwills topple Clayton Street Sluggers 18–12 in a feature matchup.
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Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Montgomery
Iempug
Chattanooga
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Seaenieb
Cleveland
Washington
Sally
Savannah
Jacksonville
Columbia
Albany
Columbus
Macon
Augusta
Charleston
Athens
Geo. Stallings
Bisony of
Buffalo
Newark
Nashville
Memphis
Jersey City
Baltimoure
Vicksburg
Waco
Dallas
Texas
Beaumont
San Antonio
Austin
Fort Worth
Houston
Galveston
Milwaukee
Camel Asso
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Paull
Kansas City
Toledo
Knox College tops Billikens in high scoring baseball clash
In a fast paced game Knox College defeated the Billikens 10 to 6 behind timely hitting from Jackson and key plays by Brower. Knox pitcher Cade and catcher Cate teamed up for the win while Wy Thames Strickland and Will worked behind the plate for the Billikens Umpire Williams called the game.
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Close Street
Knex
Billiken
Knox Tenn
Wis
Nnex
Billikens
Cade
Knox
Jackson
Brower
Cate
Wy Thames
Strickland
Will
Williams
Athens Edicts Prohibit Auto Cut-Out Signals
City of Athens adopts ordinance banning use of the cut-out signal on automobiles due to noise and dust. Violators face penalties under Section 299 of the 1900 City Code. Also ordered drivers to stop and signal when approaching stopped street cars to allow passengers to alight.
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Athens
City of
Ath
Woodrow Wilson Club Organized in Athens
A Woodrow Wilson club formed in Col. Charles Emory Smith’s office with many Wilson supporters present. A telegram urging Wilson to visit Athens was prepared for sending to Governor Wilson in Atlanta and a local invitation committee was named. Officers elected include Col. M. G. Michael president Judge G. C. Thomas vice president J W W O Kelley second vice president and Col. Charles Emory Smith secretary and treasurer.
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Charles Emory Smith
Woodrow Wilson Club
Wilson
Formulée
Atlanta
Athens
Avanta
Wilson Club
M. G. Michael
G. C. Thomas
J. WW. O’kelley
Mrs Lampkin Attends Sister’s Funeral in Washington GA
Mrs W W Lampkin of this city attended the funeral of her sister Mrs W E Shelverton in Washington Georgia. Shelverton died last Friday leaving a husband and three children. Accompanying Mrs Lampkin were Miss Marian Lampkin and Miss Carrie Lampkin.
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W. W. Lampkin
Washington, Ga
W. E. Shelverton
Lampkin
Marian Lampkin
Carrie Lampkin
Strong Endorsement for Col Smith for Solicitor General
Dr Hoyt writes in strong support for Col R L J Smith as candidate for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit. He praises Smith’s upright character, public service, religious life, and dedication to duty, endorsing him as a trustworthy choice for the county’s highest legal office. The note also mentions a school panel examination notice with dates and subjects for teachers and applicants.
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Col. R. L. J. Smith
Col. Smith
Allison
Jefferson
K Hoyt
Ted
Ser Hihi
Olen
College Avenue
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Mildred Rutherforc
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E. J. Chambers
Ernest J. Chambers
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Whipperwills
Clayton Stree
W. '. Thornton
Tad Parker
George Thornton
Billups Hipkins
Jeckeresy
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Guy Murs
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