Barnes-Roosevelt libel case and political notes
The Athens Daily Banner reports on the Barnes-Roosevelt libel suit against Former President Theodore Roosevelt and updates from political and legal events. It notes President Wilson addressing the Associated Press, jury composition in the Barnes case, and international remarks by Ambassador Jusserand. It also covers Carranza's victory reports, regional water and sewerage talks, and a stock market reversal.
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Barnes
Theodore Roosevelt
Porter's Healing Oil Promises Pain Relief and Healing
Advertises Porter's Healing Oil as a remedy that relieves pain and heals sores. Claims include cures for old sores and other remedies failing. Priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, and one dollar.
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Porter
Pioneer water and sewer reform urged in Georgia conference
Officials from Georgia cities gathered at the University to push a state authority for water sources and sewage disposal. A keynote speaker urged early action to prevent downstream pollution and protect health, stressing a strong state board to supervise water and sewer systems statewide.
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School of Engineering
University
State Board of Health
Engineering School
Engineering Society of the University
Georgia
Board of Health Or Water and Sewage Commission
Strong State Board
Teddy and the libel suit in New York politics
The piece notes Theodore Roosevelt’s libel battles, praising his courtroom conduct while predicting the outcome of William Barnes’s fifty thousand dollar suit accusing Roosevelt of being a boss and ring leader in state corruption. It suggests such clashes test political speech and may influence future public rhetoric.
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Syracuse
Teddy
Barnes
New York
Ted
William Barnes
New York State
Pink boll worm threat prompts stricter cotton import rules
The pink boll worm, a deadly cotton pest from foreign countries, alarms the agriculture department though not yet present in the South. To guard against its introduction, strict import rules and port enforcement are being enforced to prevent imported cotton and mill waste from carrying the pest.
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Agricultural Department
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
I Am Rale Pow'ful Easy Pleased
A humorous self portrait by D. G. B. revels in midling cool weather and simple comfort. The speaker values quiet time, modest wealth, and a touch of luxury without fuss, expressing contentment with easygoing rural sensibilities.
Sunday School Rally at Boggs Chapel News
Sunday morning Boggs Chapel hosts a well attended Sunday school rally with participants from Athens including Mr. Rowland Oconee street Sunday school Mrs. OFarrell and Dr. Wendley of the Tabernacle and Dr. Cason of the First Baptist school. A local anecdote recalls a country deacon who was urged to prove an accusation and did.
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Boggs Chapel
Rowland
Oconee Street
O'Farrell
Wendley
The
Tabernacle
Cason
First Baptist School
Athens
A Daily History Lesson April 20 Through Time
A historical column marks anniversaries from 1815 to 1890. It notes the Handel and Haydn Society's Boston founding amid peace jubilee, Counts von Arten in Hanover after Waterloo, Lincoln's 1865 Capitol rotunda visitation, and Henry M. Stanley's Brussels visit with the Belgian king.
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Handel and Haydn Society
America
Boston
Count von Arten
Wellington
Birthday Folio Honors Noted Figures Across Disciplines
Cardinal Farley of Ireland Daniel Chester French sculptor of the Lincoln statue Louis Mann famed New York stage actor James D. Phelan San Francisco born United States senator Edward Cummings pastor Boston Alfred Standridge Chicago pitcher Pete Standridge 24 years old Theodore Easterly Kansas City catcher Lincoln Neb 29 years ago today
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Cardinal Farley
Sacred College
United States
County Armagh
Ireland
Daniel Chester French
Lincoln
Exeter
N. H
Louis Mann
New York
James D. Phelan
Kansas City
Federal League
Neb
Rheumatic Pain Relief At Low Cost
Mrs Elmer Hatch of Peru Indiana writes that she has suffered rheumatism for years and Chamberlains Liniment relieves her immediately. She recommends it and says it is sold by all dealers.
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Elmer Hatch
Peru
Ind
Chamberlain
Clarke County Choir Holds First Meeting at Prospect
The Clarke County Choir met Sunday afternoon at Prospect with a full house and strong singing. Several members traveled from Athens. The next meeting is planned for Princeton on the third Sunday in May.
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Prospect
Clarke County
Athens
Princeton
Mrs. Hillyer J. Jackson Dies at 75 in Lawrenceville
Mrs. Hillyer J. Jackson aged 75 died at her home four miles north of Lawrenceville after several weeks illness. She is survived by her husband and five children. Funeral and burial will be at Prospect church Monday. The obituary includes a religious reflection urging service to others as life's highest joy.
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The
Banner
Lawrenceville
Hillyer J. Jackson
Here
Prospect Church
Danger of Lockjaw in Felt and Medical Supplies
The article notes that gelatin charcoal and other substances used in medicine may harbor lockjaw germs. It mentions felt used in orthopedic dressings as a risk, noting deaths from infection linked to felt plates in retention supports. A traveling lecturer thanks the audience, and a local member quips about being the second speaker.
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Society
Cotton Market Notes Strong Early With Bull Support
Relatively easy cables and reports of beneficial rains in the southwest sparked activity in the cotton market. Prices rose to new high records on all deliveries with December up to lle and later gains around 9 to 12 points. Spot demand in the south supported covering and bull interest as values held steady amid brisk buying and stock market strength.
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Newark
Lle
Liverpool cotton open range closes by month
Open range prices for Liverpool cotton shown by month with bid and ask figures. Tables list Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov alongside closing values and percentage changes for each period.
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Cece Cave
Chicago Quotations Wheat and Corn Prices Across May to September
A compiled table shows Chicago market quotations for wheat corn oats pork and lard across May July and September. Prices list bid asks and percentage changes for May July and September contracts with multiple entries for each commodity.
New Orleans Cotton Price Chart and Spot Market
New Orleans cotton futures show open high low close data across months from January to December with end values around 10.50 to 10.80. Spot cotton in Athens is reported as middling at 10 cents.
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Athens
Carriera
Exess
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CHE Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
Guy
Wilson
Associated Press
Brand
Grand Jury
Jusserand
France
Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
State Department
Carranza
Villa
O'Bregan
Celaya
Mexico
Street Corporation
Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
U.g
Theodore
Ruthers
Clarke County Choir
H. J. Jackson
Bell Telephone
Southern Bell Telephone
Atlanta
New Orleans
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Savannah
Norfolk
Augusta
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Charleston
St. Louis
Mobile
Little Rock
Wilmington
Houston
Dallas
Philadelphia
Chicago
GaRy
Macon
Madison
Georgia Railroad
Appalaches
Greene County Railroad
Monroe
B. R. Bloodworth
Cence Eee
Veces Tees Coos
Palmer & Sons
Georgia Rairoad
Dallz
Southern Railway
All Pointe
Sun
Dail
Paul Pinkerton
R. L. Johnson
Gainesville
Belmon
Winder
Georgian Railroad
Gainesville & Northwesterns
H. G. Cleveland
Arnold, Pa
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