Subscriptions Rates and Local Notices in The Athens Banner
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and payment methods, warns carriers not to collect, and urges prompt notice of delivery issues. It then surveys political chatter about John Sharp Williams and John Kern, appeals for the Dunaway relief fund, praises Corn Clubs, road improvements in Georgia, and calls for a successful Y M C A canvass in Athens with timely, generous local support.
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John Sharp Williams
Congress
Williams
Senate
Mississippi
Dunaway
Valentine Dunaway
Athens
Taft proposal on bills of lading stirs railroad debate
President Taft urges railroad companies to be responsible for all bills of lading to quiet European bankers harmed by cotton fraud last season. Railroads argue they should not bear fault for fraudulent bills.
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Taft
Jon Eer
Lkely
Senatorial Primary Call Demands Voters’ Voice
The editorial urges a Democratic senatorial primary to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Clay. It argues the people’s right to nominate, notes Terrell’s seat, and presses Chairman Wright to set a primary date reflecting broad, nonfactional public demand across Georgia.
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Joseph M. Terrell
United States Senate
Clay
Terrell
Georgia
United States
Senate
Democratic Executive Committee
Wright
Strong Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Wight
Taft's Message Covers Tariff As Main Focus
President Taft presents Congress with a lengthy message touching many national topics but centers on tariff policy. He defends the Payne Aldrich bill while admitting defects and signaling possible remedies, acknowledging voters' discontent with his party and implying future change beyond this administration.
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Taft
Congress
Governor Baldwin and Colonel Face Slander Suit
Governor Simeon Baldwin of Connecticut sues Colonel for slander after campaign remarks. The Colonel allegedly sent letters Baldwin has not answered and friends seek to patch the quarrel, but Baldwin demands a public denials from Roosevelt or court action. He vows not to attend a New Haven banquet.
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Simeon E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Baldwin
Roosevelt
Ananias Club
New Haven
This Date in History December 8 events
December 8 is marked with notes on births and deaths of notable figures including Lady Anne Barnard 1750 Henry Laurens 1792 Alexander J Cassatt 1839 Joel Chandler Harris 1848 Jonas Chickering 1853 and Herbert Spencer 1903 plus events like the 1871 Boston entertainment in honor of Grand Duke Alexis and the 1879 Louisiana constitution ratified. Dr Cook Arctic records 1909 also noted.
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Anne Barnard
Robin Gray
Fifeshire
Scotland
London
Henry Laurens
Charleston
S. C
Alexander J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Joel Chandler Harris
Eatonton
Atlanta
Jonas Chickering
Boston
New Hampshire
Grand Duke
Alexis of
Russia
Louisiana
Herbert Spencer
Dr. Cook
Copenhagen
Birth of Sir Felix Semon A Renowned British Physician
The 61st birthday tribute recalls Sir Felix Semon born December 8 1849 in Danzig Prussia. He studied at Berlin Heidelberg Vienna Paris and London and served in the Prussian army during the 1870 war. He gained a world wide reputation for throat treatments and was physician extraordinary to King Edward VII from 1901 until his retirement about a year ago.
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Sir Felix Semon
Dantzie
Prussia
Berlin
Heidelberg
Vienna
Paris
London
France
Metz
Werea
Edward VII
Framed Layouts by Mc Gregor Co Frames Frames
Mc Gregor Co presents Frames- Pictures and Picture Framing highlighting services for decked displays and custom framing. The piece surveys frame styles materials and customer options offered by the firm.
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The
McGregor Co
Rev Homer Bush Quits Church In Georgia Speech
Rev Homer Bush former McRea Methodist pastor and former Andrew Female College president explains his departure to the Columbus conference. He cites worldliness in the church and a new view of divine plan, saying he will continue to preach the gospel and seek unity with true followers of Christ. Bush signs his statement from Atlanta Georgia, expressing gratitude for past support and hoping others join him in faith.
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Athens
Homer Bush
Atlanta
Emory College
Columbus
Bush
McRea Methodist Church
Andrew Female College
Cuthbert
Cuthbert Methodist Church
Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
E. F Morgan
South Georgia
Jesus Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Christ Jesus
C. T. Russell
Jesus
Church of the Witnesses of Jesus 1
Timber land near High Shoals offers large bargain
For sale in Oconee county two hundred acres two miles from High Shoals with 110 acres of fine timber and remaining cultivation. Improvements noted. Timber can be sold at High Shoals for two dollars a cord. Owner asks buyers to see at once.
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High Shoals
Oconee County
Cottage and large dwelling sought by buyer Goodwyn
Wanted property listing for R T Goodwyn seeking a well located cottage priced 3000 to 4000 dollars and an eight or ten room house not exceeding 7500 dollars.
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H. J. Rowe
Carrier Bay
Christian Science People
Mother Eddy
Joe
John W. Kern
Indiana
Kern
South
Governor Baldwin
Tee
Felix Semon
Head & McMahon
Head & McMahan
Inyton Street
Quits Church
Christ
Earth
St. Atlanta, Ga
Palmer
Clayton St. Prince Ave
T. Anderson
R.t.goodwyn
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