Waters Recede in Texas Floods Leave Heavy Loss
Texas flood crest shifted south toward the gulf from Hearne to Richmond as rains eased after three days of downpour. Five large river basins flooded. death toll at twenty four and property losses between one and two million dollars with Waco and San Antonio hardest hit. Militia deployed in Waco to curb looting. railroad traffic remains crippled.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas Hood Center
Gulf
Hearne
Richmond
Brazos River
Texas
Sabine
San Antonio
Waco
Wife of Jefferson pastor badly burned in house fire
Jefferson Ga December 4 Mrs William Dunbar wife of the recently appointed Methodist pastor was badly burned when her clothing caught fire from an open grate Her burns cover her limbs and body and physicians fear she will not recover The Dunbars moved to Jefferson from Winder where Mr Dunbar previously led the Methodist church He was appointed last week at the Elberton conference to serve Jefferson church in place of Rev John F Yarbrough
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Jefferson, Ga
William Dunbar
Dunbar
Jefferson
Winder
Methodist
Elberton
Jefferson Church
John F. Yarbrough
Verdict favoring defendant in Proctor suit locals recall
A jury returned a verdict for Dr. J. P. Proctor in the Dillard v. Proctor damages case. Dillard, a 21 or 22 year old baseball player, claimed defective setting of a broken forearm led to permanent injury and sought 7465 dollars. The trial lasted two days with Cobb Erwin defending and Smith Brock plus Judge Thomas for the plaintiff.
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Dillard
J. P. Proctor
Dr. Proctor
South Carolina
Cobb & Erwin
Change in Cotton Exchange Rules Adopted by Majority
New York Dec 4 Five amendments to cotton exchange rules were adopted by a large majority. They provide for adopting government standards, monthly revision of spot quotation differences, changes in classification methods, and enforcement of the commission law.
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Associated Press
New York
Cotton Exchange
Anti Equal Suffragists Debate In House Rules Hearing
Anti equal suffrage speakers testified before the House rules committee in Washington on December 4 opposing a suffrage resolution. Mrs A M Dodge of New York heads a standing anti suffrage group while Everett P Wheeler of New York spoke for the man suffrage side. Catherine Waugh McCulloh of Chicago is to summarize for the suffragists tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Committee On Rules
House
A. M. Dodge
New York
National Association
Everett P. Wheeler
Man Suffrage Association
Tomrrow
Catherine Waugh McCulough
Chicago
Antis
Senator Hobbs Accuses Governor of Immunity Offer
State Senator G A Hobbs claims Governor Brewer offered immunity as he faces bribery charges. Brewer brands the statement a lie. Hobbs and Lt Governor Bilbo posted bond in Vicksburg after indictments for accepting and soliciting money to influence a county bill. A separate note lists a lost cow at 933 Water St in Minnie Lee Hill 11.
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Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
G. A. Hobbs
Brewer
United States
Vardaman
Hobbs
Bilbo
Vicksburg
Water St
Minnie Lee Hill
Arbor Day Observed Throughout Athens Schools
Arbor Day is celebrated across Athens with programs on trees and plants. Schools plant trees and shrubs while those without plant hedges. the city also plants trees to shade areas lacking shade. Families plan shade and fruit trees as Civic League efforts receive praise for successful programs.
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Athens
Civic League of
City
Methodist District First Round Sets Athens Circuit Dates
Presiding Elder B P Allen lists the Athens district schedule for the new year with meetings at multiple churches across Dec January and February including Athens First Church Oconee Street Center Mission Whitehall White Plains and Sharon among others with dates from December through February and concludes with B P Allen P E announcing the rounds.
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Methodist Elder
B. P. Allen
Athens
Oconee Street
P. m
Center Mission
Nicholson
Barnett Shoals
Young Harris
Princeton
Whitehall
Redstone
Bishop
Rutledge
Harmony
Apalachee
A. m
Madison
Winterville
DOLL LAND Window Draws Crowds in Athens Store Display
The Davison Nicholson Company showroom on Clayton Street features a Terris wheel display for dolls drawing large crowds. The window entices shoppers with a zero down offer and promises dollies enjoying a big show as passersby watch the wheel spin. A Lost Brooch notice appears with a return to Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison- Nicholson Company
Delly Land
Athens
Clayton Street
Fifteen Indicted In New York Dem Committee Campaign Funds Case
McLean state treasurer faces charges after a New York State Democratic Committee case accused 15 individuals of receiving campaign contributions from corporations in two counts. The indictment centers on improper contributions linked to committee operations and supervised by party officials.
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NEW York State Democratic Committee
Tammany Bagman Indicted Again in Campaign Scramble
Arthur A. McLean treasurer of the democratic state committee was indicted on two counts for receiving corporate campaign contributions. Everett P. Fowler of Kingston, already charged with extortion, was re-indicted for soliciting corporate contributions. The case ties to the Hennessy graft inquiry and reopens tomorrow with more contractors expected to testify about sand-bagging for payments.
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Associated Press
New York
Arthur A. McLean
Democratic State Committee
Everett P. Fowler
Kingston
Tammany Bagman
McLean
John A. Hennessy
State Highway Department
John Doe
Testimony resumes in AT&T Sherman act case
Philadelphia December 4 testimony resumes in the government suit against American Telephone and Telegraph for Sherman act violations. Postal Telegraph boss Charles E Bagley says Bell co. treated Postal poorly after gaining Western Union control and diverted Postal customers messages to Western Union for transmission.
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Asociated Press
Philadelphia
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Charles E. Bagley
Postal Telegraph Company
Bell
American
Western Union
Bell Company
Postal
Federal forces suffer 200 killed in Tamaulipas action
From Brownsville Texas dated December 4 a twenty four hour battle near Tula thirty miles below Victoria Tamaulipas in the oil well region caused a Federal loss of two hundred men. Reports from General Aguilar at Matamoros say fighting continues according to late dispatches.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Tex
Tula
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Aguilar
Matamoros
Pankhurst Jailed Upon Arrival in England
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst, militant suffragist leader, is jailed on arrival in England after arrest on shipboard at Plymouth. Rescue attempts by suffragettes in a boat failed against high seas. A watch was posted at prisons in London to thwart further efforts.
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Associated Press
Exeter
Eng
Emmeline Pankhurst
Plymouth
London
Mr E I Smith Called To New York Yesterday
Telegram announced the serious illness of Rosa Smith in New York where she is studying music. Her father Mr E I Smith left for the city immediately after receiving the notice.
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E. I. Smith
New York
Rosa Smith
City
Clarke County Medical Society Meets Tonight
The Clarke County Medical Society holds a regular meeting at 8 o'clock in the city hall. Dr. Adams of Greensboro will present a special paper and the annual election of officers will be held. Dr. Waldrep, the secretary, asks all doctors to attend.
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Clarke County Medical Society
City
Adams
Greensboro
State Medical Society
Waldrep
Seismic shock rocks Chalhuanca region in Peru
Lima Peru Dec 4 A serious earthquake struck near Chalhuanca in southern Peru. A month earlier a series of quakes destroyed many villages and killed over two hundred in this mountainous area. Details of the latest shocks are not yet received and authorities fear volcanic eruptions may have occurred or are imminent.
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Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Chalhuanca
National Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens Session
Delegates from all regions unite in harmony at the tenth annual convention. Speakers voice regional needs for waterway improvements while urging national unity for overall national benefits.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harmony Amon
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
His Last Night Out Opens With New Songs and Laughs
Al Shaffer's company presents today and tomorrow a musical farce full of laughs with new numbers. A duet by Ashner and Belmont is featured while Leo Goodrich performs his own version of the negro. Shaffer returns after an ankle injury as a feature act. The program includes Vitagraph two reel Pirates and a two part film Her Present and His Reward.
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al Shaffer
Ashner
Belmont
Leo Goodrich
Shaffer
Organized Civil Government to Emerge in Mexico Chaos
Washington reports indicate growing responsibility among Mexican Rebel leaders for life and property in Northern Mexico. The United States notes quicker replies to ransom demands and hints of a developing civil authority amid nine months of chaos. The Constitutionalists may be divided on recognizing the U S government. Oil contracts in Vera Cruz are reportedly cancelled due to insurgent threats, affecting railroads.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dec
Mexico
State Department
Ment
United States
Vera Cruz
Fleeing Mexican Federals Close 10 Texas Border
Refugees from Chihuahua City led by General Mercado ten miles from Presidio Texas after five days in the desert with scarce food and water. Two thousand troops threatened mutiny over unpaid wages as rich civilians trudged roughly 180 miles seeking safety.
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Texas
Associated Press
Marfa
Tex
Chihuahua City
Presido
Mercado
Huerta
Athens Spirit in Atlanta Boosts Local Enterprises
Athens figures praise Atlanta’s growth as the corn club and canning club activities draw hundreds to a Georgia show. State leaders from Athens, including President Soule and Miss Mary Creswell, head demonstrations and girls club work while prize poultry exhibitors from Athens claim top placements in S C White and Barred Plymouth divisions.
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Corn Club
Canning Club
Atlanta
Soule
The
State College At Athens
Phil Campbell
Athens
Mary Creswell
T' Girls
South
Georgia
New Constitution Adopted at National American Woman Suffrage Session
Washington reports the forty-fifth annual NAWSA convention adopted a new constitution creating a revenue raising government system akin to a budget. Headquarters move from New York was defeated. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw of New York was re elected president for the eighth time with Jane Addams of Chicago as first vice president and Mrs. Desha Breckinridge of Lexington as second vice president.
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Associated Press
Washington
National American Women Suffrage Association
New York
Anna Howard Shaw
Association
Jane Addams
Chicago
Desha Breckinridge
Lexington
Woman's Exchange Sells Fruit Cake In Any Quantity
The Woman's Exchange will sell fruit cake in any quantity from a pound upward, offering shoppers flexible portions for events, gatherings, or personal use.
John F. Chambers at Lyceum Winter Series
The YWCA presents John F. Chambers an imper sonator of comedy masterpieces next Friday night at the athletic building auditorium. He is described as exceptionally good for the winter attraction. LADIES AID SALE Bazaar.
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Lyceum
Young Women's Christian Association
John F. Chambers
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T. W. Powell
House Committee
Mississippi
Lilbo
Arbor Day
P. E
West Wilkes
Bethesda
Burt's
Little River
Mt. Zion
Tread River
Independence
P. EB
Doll Land
Davison Nicholson
Mlean
Telegraph CO
Mrs. Pankhurst
England
Majestic Theater
Athens Spirit
Atlanta Enterprises
Aaron Cohen
Tech
Cook's
East Way
Abou Ben Adhem
C. Buff Orpingtons
L. L. Upson
W. J. McDonald
Monroe
A. V. Clifton
S.C. White Orpingtons
L. P Eberhardt
S. C. White Minorcas. Co. O. Beach
S. C. White Leghorna
Model Poultry Farm
Colbert
Jordan Poultry Farm
Royston
Z. A. Tate, Jr
Elberton, Ga
National Woman's Suffrage Organization
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
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