Georgia marble row fuels memorial debate in Georgia
The Athens Banner notes ongoing controversy over Lincoln Memorial stone, with Georgia senators protesting discrimination against Georgia marble. Colorado marble favored by Taft’s memorial commission persists, while the attorney general hints a reopening of the case to allow Georgia firms a chance to compete.
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Georgia
Washington City
Colorado
Taft
Building Commission
Seccretary
Garrison
Georgia Marble
Civil and Military Clash in Alsace Rocks German authorities
A serious clash in Alsace pits civil and military power against each other. Emperor William may intervene as parliament votes no confidence in the government. Military authorities are accused of usurping power in Zabern and risking public disaffection, while the emperor warns against further dictatorial actions. Political turmoil looms as civil authorities potentially regain control.
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Alsace
Germany
Zabern
William
Republicans Seek Basis Change for National Conventions
The national Republican Party debates changing representation in conventions to weight states by last presidential vote totals. A committee says it cannot alter the basis of representation. only the national convention can decide, setting up a major upcoming fight at the next meeting.
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South
National Committee
Republican Party
The Last of the Year Dream Poem Framed by Christmas Cheer
A reflective verse portrays an aged patriarch near death, blessing his children as he awaits the final journey. December mood, winter imagery, and the contrast of death with Christmas cheer illuminate the scene.
Books as Christmas Gifts in Athens Georgia
Athens shoppers face a limited late book selection with emphasis on novels. Local shop Mr Gregor’s lists top titles including Deuces Wild by Harold McGrath and Lahoma by Ellis, reflecting a literary culture thriving in Athens.
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Athens
Gregor
Harold McGrath
Bobbs-Merrill Co
Lahoma
Ellis
Bobbs-Merrill
Lecture call for Dr Campbell on The Problems of Sex at Opera House
Tomorrow at the Colonial Opera House a meeting for men will hear Dr J P Campbell deliver the second address in The Problems of Sex series titled Male and Female Created He Them. Walter's Orchestra opens at 3 30 with a free admission and an expected audience of six to seven hundred men.
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W. T. Forbes
Athens
Collonial Opera House
J. P. Campbell
Campbell
Walter
Dean's Kidney Pills touted by grateful mother in Athens ad
Mrs. Glennie Marlow of 243 South Jackson Street Athens Georgia testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured her daughter of a serious kidney disease and says the cure has been permanent. She reports rapid improvement after doctors offered little help and notes she later benefited from the remedy herself. For sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's. Also promote Foley's Honey and Car for children with coughs and colds without opiates or stomach upset.
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Glennie Marlow
S. Jackson St
Athens
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Elks to Hold Annual Lodge of Sorrow Service
Athens Lodge No. 790 BPO Elks announces Sunday afternoon memorial at the Elk’s Home corner Lumpkin and Bread streets. program includes opening marches, solos, memorial address by Judge George Grogan, and closing ceremonies with “Home Sweet Home” and benediction.
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Bread Streets
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
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Geo
Grogan
Elberton Lodge
Dream of the Violets
Hall
F. Gottschalk
London clergy adopt resolution on suffrage amid militancy
At a Kensington chaired meeting six hundred bishops and ministers send sympathy to suffrage ranks while denouncing militancy. The event follows Emmeline Pankhurst’s arrest under the Cat and Mouse law and her hunger strike. Militants retaliated with arson and vandalism in Scotland and blanks of Britain as police monitor threats.
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Associated Press
London
Kensington
Emeline Pank‘hurst
United States
Exeter
Wemyss
Scotland
Pankhurst
Williams Lodge Selects Officers
Williams Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows names officers for the ensuing term. F. L. Jones is noble grand, T. A. Sanders vice grand, J. A. Mealer recording secretary, L. W. Cooper treasurer. Financial secretary to be elected at the next meeting.
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Williams Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
F. L. Jones
Noble
T. A. Sanders
J. A. Mealer
L. W. Cooper
Mr Shelton thanks Clarke voters after county race
W H Shelton thanks Clarke county and Athens voters for support in his county commissioner race. He says he enjoyed the experience despite defeat, wishes no ill will to opponents, and honors the victors.
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W. H. Shelton
Clarke
Athens
Athens boy shines on Columbus Enquirer Sun staff
Allen Fleming Jr. of Athens is succeeding at the Columbus Enquirer Sun. He has adapted well to the work and shows a natural love for the news hunting craft. He has earned an enviable reputation on the paper in the City of Spindles.
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Allen Fleming, Jr
Columbus Enquirer Sun
Tay
Lost fine bird-dog from the Black-Tongue disease
Yesterday Judge McWhorter lost a thoroughbred bird-dog to the contagious Black Tongue disease. The tongue swelled rapidly and the dog died choking in distress, raising fear for other fine hunting dogs in the area.
Foley Kidney Pills Help Mrs. Palmer Recover Health
An advertisement from Green Bay Wisconsin touts Foley Kidney Pills as a trusted medicine. A testimonial from Mrs O Palmer of 635 Willow St describes serious kidney and bladder trouble improving rapidly, credited to the pills.
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O. Palmer
Willow St
Green Bay
Wis
Punctuality Divides Opinions on Trains and Fails to Spare Limerick
In a letter from Sir Mountstuart Grant-Duff a Limerick station master responds to Lord Gort who arrived too late for the express. The piece critiques punctuality while an advertisement for Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment cites a Mendota Illinois user: Geo W Fitch claims relief after one box. The ad promises a money back guarantee and directs readers to druggists or mail.
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Sir Mountstuart Grant- Dus
Limerick
Lord Gort
Limeri
Cardui praised by Draper woman for woman’s tonic relief
Mrs Helen Dalton of Draper North Carolina describes near death from left side pains and says Cardui, the woman’s tonic, relieved her symptoms. She reports convincing friends to try it, claiming it is unmatched for womanly troubles. Cardui advertised with Chattanooga Tennessee address and 64 page booklet.
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Draper
N. C
Helen Dalton
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