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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
8
Martin W. Littleton, Thaws counsel, plans a two week vacation with possible three week absence. In his absence the Thaw case may be stalled as Littleton reportedly opposes immediate writs for release.
Floyd Superior court opens the homicide trial of Jack Strange a Southern Railway employee who shot Blake Patterson to death on November 16. The case follows a remand in the Mitchell murder case and a noon recess yields a lengthy list of witnesses likely extending the proceedings over several days.
Public notices announce Clifford Walker and others seeking the Solicitor General post for the Western Circuit spanning Gwinnett Walton Jackson and surrounding counties subject to Democratic committee rules. The statements urge local support and reference the 1908 Democratic primary and Macon platform. Also promotional药 about King’s New Discovery cough remedy and related products marketed by local druggists.
An ad touts Health Coffee as the closest coffee substitute produced by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. It claims this mix contains no real coffee and uses malt and nuts to mimic coffee without providing caffeine.
Rome attorney Charles Davis faces charges linked to a plan to counterfeit Atlanta Clearing House certificates worth 150000 dollars. The case, heard by District Attorney Carter Tate, centers on advertising certificates through a publishing house. Davis emphasizes client involvement and a dispute over payment, with federal grand jury proceedings set for May and a maximum penalty of 500 dollars.
A mass assassination in Lisbon as six gunmen attack the royal carriage returning from Villa Vicosa. King Carlos I and Crown Prince Luis Filipe die, Queen Sofia shields their sons, Manuel wounded, amid a frightened crowd and a city stunned by the brutal act.
Harbor resident Mrs E D Charles hails Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite and urges wider use. The tonic aids dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervous debility and strengthens blood. Sold with guarantee at local druggists for 50 cents.
Central of Georgia schedule lists arrivals and departures for regular passenger and mixed trains. Times include No. 212 at 5 3? p.m., No. 240 at 1 p.m., No. 262 at 4 30 p.m., No. 217 at 18 15 p.m., No. 261 at 9 35 p.m., and No. 237 at 7 15 p.m. Regular Passenger and Mixed services are noted with arrivals at 7:30 a.m. 1:10 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 10:20 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. respectively.
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