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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1912

Page

6

May Day Record Day for Moving Vans in Windy City

Chicago faces a booming building surge in the loop district from April 20 to May 10. Moving firms rush amid higher rates as big office relocations strain services. The piece also surveys Albertan land openings and Western Canada’s beef industry, plus river regulation plans and fraternal insurance reform.

Windy City Chicago Cuatcago Loop Rand-McNally Continental and Commercial

Most Hazardous Occupation Known to Man is Service in Mines

The Life saving work of the U S Bureau of Mines is described as the most hazardous occupation, with two of twenty four miners dying in the first year and many rescued from poisonous gases. The article cites rescues at Hanna Wyoming Cherry mine and Banner mine Alabama, noting two martyrs Joseph Evans and John Ferrell and improved safety via federal rescuers and oxygen apparatus.

Washington, D. C United States Bureau of Mines Bures Bureau Bureau of Fines Industrs Bureau of Mines Dis Sisters Hanna Wyoming Cherry Mine Ilnois Colorado Ter Joseph Evans Wilkes-Barre Pancoaat Throop John Errell Ebosworth Cherry Valley Washington County Evans Vans Ferrell Bureau of Nines Nother Banner Littleton Ala J. J. Rutledge John Key United States

Baseball Notes Spur Mixed Fortunes and League Changes

The notebook notes mixed luck for Charlie Doomn’s Phillies with Killifer sidelined by a broken finger. The Southern league plans its first double umpire system. Buffalo lands infielder Arthur Bues after Giants release. Bert Keeley becomes playing manager for Chicago in the United States league. Harmon of the Cardinals opened by beating the Pirates and previously neutralized them often. Gabby Street praises the Highlanders pitching staff led by Vaughn Ford Caldwell and Warhop. Texarkana Marshall Paris Cleburne Longview and Tyler are cited as rising Texas cities in the South Central league. Miller of Terre Haute’s Central league club speaks on supporting Modern Woodmen of America readjustment. Protests over rate readjustment persist amid mortuary cost concerns and legislative push.

Boxers and Baseball Notes From The Era

Reports detail heavyweight Jim Stewart in Brooklyn with pneumonia promoter McIntosh planning a Melbourne stadium costing 25000 dollars Morris to start boxing April 28 in Springfield Missouri vs Frank McCarthy Hillsville and Sidna honor title. George Appleton attends 41st opening day since 1871. Indianapolis manager Jimmy Burke releases Lew Ritter signs Nig Clarke. Central International league to place teams in Winnipeg Grand Forks Fargo Duluth Virginia and Superior. Reds look strong Hank ODay as manager. Montreal signs deaf mute Irving who batted .222 with 61 steals in 88 games for Akron O and P. Vin Campbell strengthens Boston Nationals. field limits Vin’s reach.

Central International Baseball League Dewth Winnipeg Man Grand Forks Fargo N. C Duluth Virginia Minn Superior Wis

Labor Notes From The Labor World

A digest of union activity and labor news including the first women’s strike in 1828, proposed labor temple in Fresno, wage trends in Britain, and recent contract moves by Fort Worth plumbers. Reports cover Canadian labor commissions, Lake Carriers strike status, Washington eight hour law, and unions reorganizing.

America Dover, N. H Lake Seamen’s Union Lake Carriers’ Association Supreme Court of the State of Washington

Quick Relief for Rheumatism Promoted by Koons

George W. Koons of Lawton Michigan reports dramatic improvement in his wife’s rheumatism after using Dr Detchon s Relief for Rheumatism. She could not lift limbs for two months but recovered enough to dress and walk out for breakfast within days. Sold by Citizens Pharmacy at Clay ton and Jackson Streets.

George W. Koons Lawton, Mich

Patriots Day Observed Across New England With Marathon

Boston marked Patriots Day with a general suspension of business and public events. The Marathon and other sporting fixtures highlighted the celebration commemorating Lexington and the start of the American Revolution.

Boston Mass Lexington

New Apostolic Delegate Arrives From Rome

Rome reports Mgr Ciovann Ronzano has been appointed apostolic delegate to the United States in succession to Cardinal Falcone. He departed Naples today for New York to assume the post.

Rome Mgr Ciovann Ronzano United States Cardinal Falconio Naples New York

Athens City Votes On Auto Signaling And Cut-Out Prohibition

Athens ordinances target auto cut-out signals for loud noise and dust. violators face penalties under City Code 1900. A second measure requires drivers near stopped street cars to signal and stop until all passengers alight. Both ordinances repeal conflicting rules.

Athens Ath Ordi‘mances Beara

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