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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1912

Page

3

Whipped Step-Daughter Amid Heat Fatal Attic Incident

Mrs. Emma L. Rumball faces trial for the alleged murder of her 13 year old stepdaughter Helen Rumball found dead in the attic last June. She allegedly whipped and tied Helen to a bed post on a hot day as punishment. authorities say the heat and a rope led to death by neck injuries. Arthur Lewis, brother of Mrs. Rumball, was indicted as an accessory and earlier convicted of manslaughter.

Oroville Calif Emma L. Rumball Helen Rumball Here Atic

Election Today in Detroit Sets Street Railway Question

Detroit voters go to the polls to decide the Thompson-Hally three cent fare plan extending the franchise to 1924 and eight tickets for a quarter by day eight by night with universal transfers. They also vote on municipal ownership. The campaign is heated with business leaders backing the plan and workingmen split though straw polls show support. women voters participate.

Detroit Mich Hazen S. Pingree Board of Commerce Ters Thompson

Introduce Me prominent in Della Clarke stage role

Della Clarke author and star of the comedy Introduce Me to be shown at the Colonial on January 25. She writes directs and plays the lead, a rare triple competence noted since her Frohman era. The article lauds her stage mastery and unique control of production from script to performance. Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets advertisement promises money back if not satisfied.

Della Clarke Miss Clarke America Charles Frohman wBut Evry Rexall H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Co

Janesville Set for Vote on Commission Form Plan

Janesville Wisconsin prepares for a special election tomorrow to decide if the city adopts the commission form of government. Advocates have run a vigorous campaign and express hopeful support for the proposal.

Janesville Wis

British Columbia Farmers Week Opens in Victoria

Victoria begins Farmers Week with the British Columbia Fall Fair association annual sessions and meetings of provincial dairy grain stock poultry fruit groups. Expect unusually large attendance as farmers gather for diverse agrarian programs this week.

Victoria B. C British Columbia Fall Fair Association

Fights Tonight Highlight Gibbons Denning Bout in New York

Boxing card lists Mike Gibbons versus Jack Denning in a 10 round main event in New York. Danny Goodman faces Leo Kelly in an 8 round bout in Chattanooga.

Tag rNore Mike Gibbons Jack Denning New York Danny ‘Goodman Leo Kelly Chattanooga

Boxing Show Promises Packed Card in Chattanooga

Patrons in Chattanooga Tennessee are promised a strong boxing program at the club show tomorrow night. The highlight is an eight round bout between Danny Goodman of Chicago and Leo Kelly of St Louis.

Chattanooga, Tenn Chattanooga Athletic Club Betwen Danny Goodman Chicago Leo Kelly St. Louis

Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure for Hair Health

A vintage ad touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed remedy against dandruff and hair loss. It claims the tonic kills dandruff germs, cleans the scalp, stops itching, and prevents falling hair with money back assurance.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Providence Automobile Show Opens in Rhode Island Armory

The Rhode Island Licensed Automobile Dealers Association opened its annual exhibition at the State Armory in Providence today. The display features the latest car models and runs through the week.

Providence R. I Rhode Island Licensed Automobile Dealers’ Association State Armory

Midnight Ride Guards Catskills Forest From Fire

A girl rides at midnight to warn locals as a fierce Catskill forest fire threatens. The tale credits bravery with saving lives though the text also touts Dr King’s New Discovery for lung troubles, claiming dramatic cures and weight gain anecdotes from customers like W. R. Patterson of Wellington Texas.

Catskills W. J. Smith & Bro Ih. R. Palmer & Sons

Banner at the News Stands in Athens

The Athens Daily Banner lists news stands Georgian Hotel news stand Athens Cigar Store John Roberts' bookstore and the Shoe Shine Parlor at College avenue and Clayton street. Cough medicine guidance notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for children and widely sold by dealers.

Athens Daily Georgian Hotel Athens Cigar Store John Roberts Shoe Shine Parlor College Avenue Clayton Street

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