Special notices and local commentary from Athens edition
Subscribers are warned no carrier bay may collect or sell papers. Pay the regular collector or visit the office. The piece mixes weather notes, historical memory, Y M C A work, livestock talks at State College of Agriculture, and discussions of a postal-telegraph merger. It calls Athens a potential Georgia convention city and notes eco topics like road conferences and Andrew Jackson references. Clarke county potato and produce pricing urged for local retailers.
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Carrier Bay
Andrew Carnegie’s Wealth and Congressional Attitude
Twenty years ago Andrew Carnegie would not have spoken so boldly to a congressional committee about trusts. Now he is so rich he cares little for Congress, perhaps hoping for help to distribute his fortune so he need not die rich or disgraced.
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Andrew Carnegie
Congress
Clarke County Roads Endure Severe Winter Weather
Clarke county roads have withstood weeks of severe weather, testing their resilience. Officials commend the county for their strength with only minor repairs anticipated, a contrast to what harsher conditions would have required.
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Clarke County
The State College of Agriculture On Wheels Reaches Washington
The itinerant school of agriculture departs from Athens to tour central points across the state. The train will stay three to five days at each stop to teach practical scientific methods. Last year the program reached over 100000 farmers and yielded measurable increases in yield and money.
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State College of Agriculture
Athens
College On
Washington
Wilkes
Record Cold Sets Athens Temperature Mark
The Athens area plunged to 7 degrees Fahrenheit last night breaking a local low record. Observers note the severe cold may yield a healthier spring and summer, despite the discomfort of residents and the chill in the air.
The South’s Rise in Commerce and Politics
The article argues population and business volume drive political power, noting the South’s past dominance and current growth. It cites Macon Telegraph and Washington Post on natural resources, coast line, and rivers as keys to future leadership in exports and imports, despite past obstacles.
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Macon Telegraph
South
Soutern Commercial Congress
The
Washington Post
Nature
This Date in History January 17 recap
Events and births noted include Benjamin Franklin born 1706 in Boston and died 1790 in Philadelphia. Also Carlos Brockden Brown born 1771 in Philadelphia and Mor gan Tarleton vs American forces at Cowpens 1781. Other items cover 1810 Philadelphia bans on masquerades, Milwaukee telegraph 1848, Erie rail crossing riot 1854, John Tyler death 1862, Italy’s Victor Emmanuel II burial 1878, Abu Klea 1885, Prussia bicentenary 1901, Maine senator 1911, and Don F. Dickinson’s 1846 birth and political career.
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Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Philadelphia
Carlos Brockden Brown
Gen. Morgan
Col. Tarleton
of Cowpens
South Carolina
Milwaukee
Chicago
Erie
John Tyler
U. S
Richmond
Greenway
Victor Emmanuel II
Italy
Pantheon
Rome
Abu Klea
Kingdom of Prussia
Charles F. Johnson
United States
Maine
Princess Nicholas Birthday Acknowledged
Princess Nicholas wife of the third son of King George of Greece is 39 today. Parker Chamberlains Ricketts president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 56 today.
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Princess Nicholas
George of
Greece
Parker Chamberlains Ricketts
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
National Board of Trade Opens 42nd Annual Meeting in Washington
The National Board of Trade begins its forty second annual meeting at the New Willard Hotel in Washington with about 100 commercial organizations represented. The program covers congressional issues including the corporation question banking and currency reform a nonpartisan tariff commission and making the Panama Canal free to American coastwise shipping.
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Wasington
D. C
National Board of Train
New Willard Hotel
Mary
M King
Panama Canal
Florida Democrats meet to set state primary date
The Florida state democratic committee gathered in Jacksonville to choose the primary date for governor and other state officers and congress. It will also decide if a presidential primary for delegates to the national convention will be held.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Florida State Democratic Committee
Congress
Zenith City Bonspiel Draws Curling Clubs Near and Far
The Lig bonspiel under the Northwestern Curling Association opens in Duluth on January 15. Duluth clubs host knights from Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas upper Michigan and Canadian links for five to six days of competition with rich prizes.
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Duluth
Minn
Northwestern Curling Association
Knights of the State
Far Anj
United States
Canada
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dikotas
Upper Michigan
Flynn Kubiak Bout Headlines Toronto Tonight
Jim Flynn meets Al Kubiak in a 15 round scheduled boxing match in Toronto. The piece promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming to aid nature and relieve coughs with widespread testimonials and dealer availability.
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Eeeererrse
Jim Flynn
al Kubiak
Toronto
Episcipal Missionaries Open Southwest Convention in Austin
The annual convention of the Missionary Department of the Southwest Episcopal church opened in Austin with services at St. David's Church where Bishop Winchester of Arkansas delivered the opening sermon. Bishop Lloyd presided at All Saint's Chapel during the afternoon session as delegates were welcomed by Governor Colquitt and the mayor. the gathering continues through Thursday.
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Austin
Texas
Missionary Department of the Southwest Episcopal Church
St. David's Church
Winchester
Arkansas
All Saint’s Chapel
Lloyd
Generil Board of Missions
Colquitt
Nine of ten rheumatism cases caused by cold or damp
Nine of ten rheumatism cases are simply rheumatism of the muscles due to cold or damp or chronic rheumatism and require internal treatment. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment freely and see relief. For sale by all dealers.
Memorial Tablet Unveiled For Major General Henry C. Corbin
A bronze memorial tablet for Major General Henry C. Corbin was unveiled in Corbin hall on Governor's Island. The ceremony featured about fifty contributors including senators army officers financiers and other notable men.
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New York
Henry C. Corbin
Corbin Hall
Governor’s Island
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for Croup Supposed to Ward Off Attacks
Advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy wards off croup attacks and eases anxiety. It says thousands of mothers use it successfully and notes it is sold by all.
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Chaimberlain
Retirement of Colonel Woodward in Coast Artillery
Washington D C Jan 16 After more than 38 years service Colonel Charles C Woodward of the Coast Artillery Corps was transferred to the retired list on his own application Col Woodward is from Maryland and was a West Point graduate in 1877
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Washington, D. C
Charles C. Woodward
Coast Artillery Corps
Army
Col. Woodward
Maryland
West Point Academy
Illinois Dairymen Exhibit Cattle at Effingham Armory
Effingham Jan 16 The exhibit of full bred dairy cattle at the armory in Effingham forms a leading feature of the annual convention of the Illinois state dairymen association. The opening session was held today and the convention will run through Thursday with demonstrations of butter making testing and lectures by experts for the next three days.
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Effingham
Trinolgs State Dairymen's Association
Murder on the High Seas Case Opens in Boston Court
William DeGraff, cook on the barge Glendower, is accused of murdering Captain Charles D. Wyman while asleep in his bunk on a June voyage from Philadelphia to Boston. Prosecutors opened the case in U S district court with crew statements pointing to DeGraff as the killer.
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Boston
Mass
William DeGraff
United States District Court
Charles D. Wyman
Glendower
Philadelphia
DcGraff
Master Printers Cost Congress Opens in Philadelphia
The Master Printers Cost Congress met in Philadelphia with leading trade figures from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia. The two day sessions will discuss a uniform price scale and exchange ideas on other printing business matters.
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Philadelphia
Congress
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Lumber Dealers of Two States Meet Opens Conven tion in Denver
The Colorado and Wyoming Lumber Dealers association began its annual three day convention at the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver with strong attendance from both states. The report discusses Georgia cane syrup as a profitable alternative crop and urges promotion and marketing of Georgia syrup to keep money in the state.
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Denver
Colo
The
Colorado, and Wyoming Lumber Dealers Association
Brown Palace Hotel
South
Georgia
Tua
R. F. Duckworth
Georgia Farmers’ Union
Cotton Seed Oil Market Opens Firm as Buyers Eye February Purchases
New York reports a quiet start in the cotton seed oil market with an undertone that remains firm and light offerings. Cragg oil holds at 23 cents bid but is slightly obtainable, weather in the South cited as a factor in crude but refiners are purchasing for February and March. Closing prices show each month from January to July with firm closes and 13,000 barrels sold.
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New York
Carpenter, Baggot & Co
Wes
Cragg Oil
South
Leather Inquiry Begins Before Tariff Board
Washington reports January 16 representative shoe manufacturers and tanners from across the nation testified on best methods for the leather schedule investigation. The Tariff Board plans field agents to study the industry and collect statistics to support its conclusions.
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Washington, D. C
Tariff Board
Western Retail Implement Dealers Begin Annual Convention
Kansas City hosts the Western Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers Association for its three day convention opening with about one thousand prominent trade representatives from a dozen states in attendance.
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Kansas City
Western Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers’ Association
Boxers Scheduled for New Orleans and Fond du Lac Meets
The article lists Jos Mandot vs Eddie Curtis in New Orleans on February 5. Ed McGoorty and Hugo Kelly sign for a mass event in Fond du Lac Wisconsin on January 25. Harry Sallee, Cardinals star pitcher, has signed the pledge.
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Jos Mandot
Eddie Curtis
New Orleans
Ed, McGoorty
Hugo Kellyy
Fond du Lac
Wis
Harry
Sallee
Cardinals
Slim
Rogerhan
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Athens Banner
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Livestock Association
State College of Agriculture Today
Postal Department
Dick Croker
Engineering Department
University of Georgia
Harrzon
Andrew Jackson
Running B. Russell
the South IN Commerce and Politics
Resources
Hee
Don F. Dickinson
Michigan
Oswego County
Law Department
State University
Ann Arbor
Democrats
Grover Cleveland
Dickinson
Eabinst
International Commission
Bering Sea
Ln.er
Court of Arbitration
Republic of Salvador
Joseph Albert Pease
National Board OF Trade
Florida
Zenith City
Chamberlain
Episcopal Missionaries
Corbin
Colonel Woodward
Illinois
Lumber Dealers
Liverpool
Eolis
O Say
Dee
Wstern Implement Dealers
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