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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
Witnesses describe Marcus Conyers and guard Reid at Brownsville Texas in 1906. Statements detail orders, fear and cover stories amid a federal probe into the Brownsville affair with ex soldiers sought for testimony and affidavits.
A bureau of labor bulletin reports 30 to 35 thousand deaths and about two million injuries among U S workers last year. Factory and shop workers face highest risk with sal iron and steel workers notably exposed. Electricians linemen and coal miners show excessive fatality. rail trainmen suffer high death rates. Broad improvements in factory practice have been made, yet neglect in protection persists.
Albert Thomas colonel nicknamed Black Albert was arrested on a warrant by Lavender alleging he obtained money under false pretenses. The case was settled the same day.
In Rockford Illinois the Roman Catholic diocese of Rockford is established with the installation of Rt. Rev. Peter J. Muldoon as bishop. The ceremony at St James Church drew hundreds including Archbishop Quigley. The diocese covers 7500 square miles, serves about 50000 Catholics, 56 churches, 12 missions and 75 priests. Cathedral and bishop’s residence will be in Rockford. Muldoon, 45, a California native, was educated in Kentucky and Baltimore and ordained in 1886. He has served with the Chicago archdiocese and was auxiliary bishop there since 1901.
Washington announces that Japan will prohibit all emigration to the United States after a set date. The decision follows negotiations between Secretary Root and Baron Takahira and aims to remove the last major source of tension with the United States. Travel for merchants students and tourists will continue under existing passport arrangements.
San Francisco December 15 Charles Harvey a retired soldier and former post quartermaster sergeant at Port Rosiecrans drew from Col George R Smith chief paymaster of the department of California thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars the second largest sum paid to a soldier under the army deposit plan He will also receive for life sixty seven fifty per month retired pay
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson St Buffalo says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklen's Arnica Salve by applying once daily for two days. The ad promises healing of all sores and offers a 25 cent bottle at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores with a cold sore guarantee.
In Union City Tennessee Judge Joseph Jones ordered a venire of twelve men to be summoned to the courthouse for the trial of night rider suspects in the Rankin case. Sheriff East erwood and deputies will assemble jurors from across counties as the court advances toward selecting a panel. The trial, under Governor Patterson’s crackdown, follows hundreds of arrests and 150 plus indictments tied to the October Rankin killing. Colonel R Z Taylor attended, amid support from Gibson county friends.
Governor Hughes has appointed a nine member committee in New York to investigate exchanges in the trade marts and suggest needed legislation to protect those involved in the exchanges.
The Knickerbocker Theatre in New York announced that Fritzi Scheff and John Fox Jr were married on Sunday. Best man John C. Hunt confirmed the marriage as Scheff performed in The Prima Donna at the theatre.
Tom Collier and Bud Lanham were held for trial after a preliminary hearing before Judge A W Fite in Cartersville Georgia. Collier bond set at 2000 on shooting charge and 500 on assault. Lanham bond set at 1000 on shooting and 0 on assault. Other charges of rioting drunkenness on the highway and shooting on the highway sent to grand jury. Mis Hannon testified while Mrs Gibson was absent. Court adjourned to January term for trial.
London reports the king’s health is gravely failing and the Crown is transferring responsibilities to the Prince of Wales. Physicians have ordered cancellation of all royal engagements amid growing concerns about his illness.
The Lyric Theatre will give away a turkey each night starting tonight to the holder of a ten cent ticket number drawn after the performance. The feature draws include Jimmy Leslie in A One Man Drama and Miss Katie Bell a buck and wing dancer. Vida and Quinterrow perform a novelty act as the bill changes nightly. Vaudeville matinees run daily, tickets ten cents, moving pictures five cents. Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles.
New York report details a diving accident as two men, Russell and Parkins, fought over control of an air pump while a diver, Smith, worked near a sunken vessel. Smith fainted when air failed and was rescued as pumps restarted. Parkins was arrested for assault after the incident.
A fragmentary report from Montgomery describes actor Paul Gilmore facing divorce proceedings. The article notes an ongoing separation and mentions Mrs. Gilmore and prior relationships but lacks clear outcomes or dates.
An ad claims Cham Sh and Liver Tablets relieve dull feelings and boost digestion, urging readers to try a free sample. It lists local druggists Orr Drug Co and W J Smith & Bro and others as sellers.
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