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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
6
W. Irwin MacIntyre argues for stronger gun laws to deter crime while preserving law-abiding citizens rights. He also proposes constitutional changes to dedicate a fixed mills-based tax for each state function, detailing 5.94 mills needed to balance the 1912 budget and advocating voter control over future appropriations.
Covington Louisiana April 26 a large and representative gathering of financiers and businessmen marked the opening of the annual convention of the Louisiana State Bankers Association. The program covers two days with addresses by bankers of wide reputation and discussion of banking and finance questions. Rheumatism Relieved in a Few Hours N B Langley Madison Wis reports relief and cure after using Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and credits quick recovery to the remedy. Gold by Citizens Pharmacy corner Calyton and Jackson Sts.
Boston April 26 The hearing on the appeal for commutation of Clarence V. T. Richeson the confessed slayer of Avis Linnell who is to die in the electric chair during the week of May 19 will come before Governor Foss tomorrow morning Morse of Boston and Lee of Lynchburg Va counsel for the former preacher will ask for commutation and the governor will decide whether the matter goes to the executive council It is urged that Richeson confessed saving the state the expense of trial estimated at 45000.
Berlin April 26 marked the centennial of Alfred Krupp whose efforts built the Essen gun works into a vast empire. His son Friedrich expanded the business, Bertha von Bohlen und Halbach inherited wealth and control, and Essen grew from a village to a city with global armaments reach. The centennial celebration will be tied to Krupp Works with a August event in Essen attended by the Kaiser and other dignitaries, including invitations to Andrew Carnegie and Charles M. Lettow.
Reports from Alabama state conventions show a banking reform plank favoring currency reform backed by Chairman Underwood of the Ways and Means committee. The plank signals a moderate path, aims to ease finance panic, preserve independent banks, and may influence Baltimore platform discussions and a possible banking bill in Congress.
Athens resident Mrs Glennie Marlow of 243 S Jackson St testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her seven year old daughter of kidney disease and kept her healthy since. She also used it herself for kidney weakness and received prompt relief. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
By resolution of the Mayor and Council of Ath ens I will receive sealed bids for the purchase of the Firemen's Hall property at the southeast corner of Jackson and Washington Streets. Bids due by May 1 at 12 noon city time. Property 40x70 feet, two stories, 16 inch brick walls. Cash terms. Submit to Chairman Public Property Committee marked bids. I will be at City Hall 11 to 12 to allow bidding time. Right to reject all bids reserved. Co. T. Young, Chairman Public Property Com.
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