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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
5
Tokyo reports the Japanese government filed a reply to the US note on emigration handed to Ambassador O Brien. It says terms align with several American suggestions but calls for further curbs on immigration, including stricter laborer prohibitions, and cites existing restrictions that block emigration to Canada, Mentone and the Mywanan islands.
Augusta Ga February 20 Manager Charlie Dexter of the Augusta baseball team received news that Kid Kendrick the college second baseman who did well toward the close ofJustson Will Ward will be able to return to the game this year despite muscular rheumatism. Ed Connelly writes from Cincinnati that he tips the beam 20 pounds heavier this year and a trial may show Augusta people what he can do. Connelly was ill with malaria last season and may be loaned to a Carolina league manager if he fails. Robert Jackson from Pittsburgh seeks a Tourist outfield berth but Dexter has many players. Heinie Rusch from Cincinnati wants an unreserved contract and is likely to get it. Sandy McKernan at Sea Breeze asks $500 more per month than Dexter offered. The Tourist infield will be chosen from top players and may deliver stronger baseball. Kid Branton of Boston Ga is expected to prove a strong asset this year after a noted record in 07.
Special Correspondence from New York on February 20 reports a truce in Democratic party feuding as Mayor McClellan and Tammany leader Murphy unite to block William Jennings Bryan’s presidential bid. The piece notes Hughes’s growing control of the Republican party, Cortelyon’s revived presidential bid, and potential VP contenders Fort, Guild, and Ellyson amid municipal primary tensions.
Madison Wisconsin resident N B Langley reports severe rheumatism lasting five months. He tried three doctors with no relief until using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism, which relieved pain in hours and cured the condition in three days, enabling him to return to work. Sold by H R Palmer Sons, Druggists.
Albany Ga February 20 Jesse Scurry a well known saw millman died at the Central Hotel from a pistol wound after an accidental discharge two weeks earlier. The ball entered his leg severing an artery causing fatal bleeding he had lived in Baker county twenty five years was a North Carolinian and unmarried.
Battle Creek, Mich., February 20. The annual convention of the Michigan Dairymen's Association featured talks on creamery management by Edward K. Slater State Dairy and Food Commissioner of Minnesota. Floyd W. Robinson, Michigan state analyst, spoke on butter analysis in the creamery. H. J. Credicutt, US inspector of butter in the Chicago Market, delivered a talk on butter scoring. A joint session in the evening heard addresses by J. G. Moore of the Wisconsin Butter Makers Association and Dr. Charles E. Marshall of Michigan Agricultural College, among others.
What to do when you feel bilious is to take Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Price 25 cents. Samples free at H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr-Drug Co Athens Ga.
In Mattenwin New York on February 20 Harry K Thaw denied reports he has begun or will begin divorce proceedings against his wife Evelyn Thaw A hospital for the insane letter asked him to answer if he had filed or planned to file and Thaw replied No.
Hitchinson Kansas March 2 Delegates arrive for the state Democratic convention to choose delegates at large and alternates for the national nominating convention in Denver. The meeting opens at 10 tomorrow under W T Ryan with unanimous endorsement planned for William J Bryan and a contest for national committeeman to fill John H Atwood’s seat promised to enliven proceedings.
Atlanta Ga February 20 W Mehaffey who pleaded guilty to selling whisky at the last term of city court has begun his sentence of two years in the penitentiary. While there were several accusations against Mehaffey his plea covered two cases and the others were not pressed. Judge Calhoun imposing a 12 months sentence in each instance. It was charged that Mehaffy was caught selling whisky at the Exposition Cotton mills by Goodson. Thirty eight pints were found in his room. He was bound over on six different causes by Recorder Broyles.
Representatives of the Minnesota Young Men's Christian Association have gathered in Mankato for the thirty fourth annual state convention. The three day session starts this evening with high attendance and strong programs as leaders like John R. Mott Walter M. Wood Rev Campbell Coyle D D John R. Boardman and L A McCornack are scheduled to speak.
Minneapolis hosts ongoing meetings of Alpha Delta Phi and Chi Psi as members arrive from many regions. University of Minnesota chapters entertain the visiting delegates during the weeklong sessions.
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