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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
5
Local items include editorial notes on subscriptions and delivery, plus brief jabs at public figures. Headlines mention Teddy Roosevelt in Brussels, Bjorn Bjornson’s death, Georgia educational events, Atlanta post office site, and Confederate Veterans leaders.
The article praises authorities for pursuing those who aided W. C. Rheney’s jail escape from Clarke county. It urges severe punishment for accomplices once captured, warning that future escapes could unleash worse crimes and capital offenses.
The health authorities announce monthly cleaning up days in Athens with May 2 and 3 set as the May dates. Citizens are urged to clear trash and filth from their lots to maintain sanitary conditions during summer and fall. The effort aims to foster a habit of regular maintenance for a healthier, more beautiful city during conventions and commencements.
Edmond S. Meany of Washington argues for using War Between the States as the common name. He notes South critics and a 1907 Congress debate that named the Civil War rather than Rebellion or War of Secession. He seeks North South consensus and mailed copies to gather verdicts.
Debating amendments to replace war of the rebellion with civil war or war between the States. Senators Carmack Bacon Overman and others push for wording to reflect historical usage and accuracy in the bill text. The discussion touches on the bill title and repeated references to the war in official documents. The exchange includes suggestions to read civil war and to name the war between the States.
The passage reports the death of an eighteen day old infant of Mr and Mrs J M Fulcher at 626 Nantabula Avenue. The infant passed away yesterday at 10 am and will be laid to rest at Princeton today with Rev Skelton conducting the services.
Advertisement claiming a cold cure in one day by Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Offers money back guarantee if not cured. Each box bears BE. W. Grove signature. Promises relief from cold symptoms.
Arrival and departure times listed for Trans CITY TIME Gainesville Midland trains and Seaboard Air Line Georgia Railroad Southern lines. Southeast delays noted with daily and Sunday only service, including north and south bound departures from Athens and arrivals to Athens.
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