Subscriptions and political notes from Athens paper
The notice urges prompt reporting of delivery issues to the business office. It states no carrier may collect subscriptions, and subscribers should pay at the office. It also touches on national politics with Woodrow Wilson’s candidacy, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Bristow amendment. Athens cotton receipts are noted with projected growth. Senator Bacon remains at his post amid an August 21 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Teddy
Third Party Plans to Target the Courts
The Colonel will organize a third party with a main plank an attack on the courts. He notes both major parties avoid judiciary reform, leaving the Rough Rider a monopoly on that issue.
Georgia High School Association plans new publication
The High School Quarterly will be published by the State High School Association. It is expected to be a useful publication that will aid in advancing educational interests across Georgia by highlighting improvements in high schools over recent years.
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State
High School Association
Georgia
Fortunes, Debts, and a Weaving Tale of Heirs
Fragmentary text hints at large fortunes and heirs with vast sums. Mentions Astor and heirs, inheritance, and life choices amid ambiguous numbers and rough phrasing.
Governor Wilson's Keynote Signal for Tariff Fight
Governor Woodrow Wilson, Democratic nominee, avoids public reply to Roosevelt criticisms. He will be formally nominated in August and deliver a keynote speech then. The campaign focus is to reduce living costs via tariff reform, with Democrats rallying behind Wilson and Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Back to County Unit Vote Reinstated in Georgia Primary
The state Democratic executive committee reverses the August primary rule to return to the county unit system. It argues that counties should hold influence, reflecting historical sentiment and past conventions. The piece urges the Georgia Democratic primary to remain county unit based, citing broad support for the system.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Georgia
Chicago moves to aid unemployed with new down and outs program
Helping the down and outs in Chicago, the city launches a movement to aid the unemployed and the sick. A large farm near Chicago will serve as a refuge to restore health and spirit and provide labor. Backed by the municipal commission and notable citizens, the plan mirrors successful efforts in Cleveland and other cities and draws nationwide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
Municipal’ Commission ‘ of
This Date in History July 9 Highlights
July 9 entries recall: 1386 Swiss defeat Austrians at Sempach securing liberty. 1634 Earl of Ossory born in Ireland who introduced tea to England. 1781 Congress ratifies Articles of Confederation. 1797 Edmund Burke dies. 1810 Holland annexed to France. 1850 Zachary Taylor born in Virginia dies in Washington. 1792 St Johns Newfoundland fire nearly destroys. 1900 Democratic convention nominates Alton B Parker for president.
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Sempach
Earl of Ossory
England
Castle Kilkenney
Ireland
London
Edmund Burke
Publin
Kingdom of
Holland
France
William D.-.bloxham
Florida
Zachary _ Taylor
U. S
Washington, D.C
Orange Couty
Virginia
St. _ John’s
Newfoundland
National Conventon
Alton B. Parker
Maclyn Arbuckle Birthday and Early Life Sketch
Maclyn Arbuckle born in San Antonio Texas on July 8 1866. He studied in Scotland and Boston before entering Harvard planning a career away from acting. He worked as a clerk in a Galveston drug store and later pursued law before turning to the stage with a debut in Shreveport in 1885.
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Maclyn ‘Arbuckle
San Antonio
Texas
Scot Land
Boston
Harvard University
Galveston
Arbuckle
Texarkatic
Entertainer with Southwest troupe and Frohman links
A seasoned actor, once part of a repertoire company in the Southwest, joined the Frohman firms from 1892 to 1894 before a San Francisco stock company. He later excelled in comedy, notably starring for four seasons as The County Chairman. Also noting birthdays for Cardinal Oreglia, 84, Frederick I of Baden, 55, and Richard Ballinger, 54.
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Southwest
Ie Frohman
San Francisco
Cardinal Oreglia
the Sacred College
Frederick I
Grand Duke of
Baden
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Weather report for Atlantic and Georgia region July 8
The area of high pressure remains over the middle Atlantic states causing easterly winds and showers in the southeast. Fair conditions prevail in the western cotton belt while a northwest disturbance centers over Nebraska and the Dakotas with cloudy skies and light rain along the northern border. Temperatures rise slightly east with Atlanta at 84 degrees and Georgia expect mostly fair weather overall.
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Atlanta
Middle Atlantic States
Gulf States
Nebraskas
Dakotas
Lakes
Pacific
Ohio
Mississippi
Georgia
Rey Sn
Eet
Marquard loses bid to continue perfect season
The New York Giants star Christy Marquard saw his 19 game win streak end as Jimmie Lavender of Providence style pitched through the Windy City to a 7 to 3 victory. Nearby Athens reports show mixed results across Southern and South Atlantic leagues with Birmingham Atlanta rainouts and Savannah Macon 3 0, among others.
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New York ‘Giants
Marquard the Wonder
Tle
Jimmie Lavender
Barnesville
Way
Providence
Chicago Cubs
Marquard
Athens
Southern
Birmingham-Atlanta
Mobile
Memphis
Montgomery
Cleveland
Philadelphia
International
Buffalo
Rochester
Quad Ball League Publishes New Schedule
The Quad baseball leagues awaken strong interest as four teams are strengthened to balance play. Captains meet with the president on an executive committee to ensure fair play. The new schedule, updated to fit Saturday games, lists July 9 Mechanics-Southern Metal Co End, July 11 Office Men-Mechanics, July 13 So Mfg Co-YMCA.
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Y. C.A
Madison
Athens
Mechanics
M. Co
So. Mfg. Co.y. MC. A
Office Men and Y M C A Tie In Slugging Test
On Herty Field yesterday afternoon the Office Men and the Y M C A tied seven innings before a weathered game ended by agreement. Kennibrew impressed for the Y M C A on the mound, while Link pitched well for the Office Men. McWhorter and Anderson each had three safe hits, with McWhorter also stealing a base. Cobb left the game with a badly sprained ankle in the second inning, and Goodwin sprained his ankle in the fourth but finished. Paul Smith was badly spiked in the third and crippled for the day.
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Herty Field
Kennibrew
Rube Marquard
Link
McWhorter
Anderson
Howard
McWhor‘ter
Cobb
Goodwin
Paul Smith
McWhorter and Costa Lead Low-Scoring Game
Erwin McWhorter and Costa fielded by Edil pass to Kinnebrew and Link as the lone scoring chances. Umpires Edwards and McMahan. attendance about 350. time of game 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Ter, H
Erwin
Hardware Men Triumph in Quick Baseball Rivalry Tale
Duggan pitched five innings for the Hardware team allowing three hits and nine strikeouts as the hardware men defeated the grocers fourteen to two. The summary notes the dominance of hardware pitching and a lopsided score in yesterday's game.
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Hardwarers
Duggan
Hardware Fellows
Bacon
Ward
Lawrence
Brook
Hardy
Benton
Downs
Smith
R.H E Patterson
C Woods
Arnold
Eppes
Hulme
Sbi
Wweatherly
Murry
Carter
Grocers
Woods
Brock
Arnold J
Jordan
Clothiers
Ga. R
Shoe Men's.a. L. R. R
Sanford Field
The Choice of a Husband Ad Promises Strength
An 19th century styled advertisement urges women to take Dr King’s New Life Pills to gain strength complexion and cheer. It claims easy safe sure results and targets men’s attention with phrases about avoiding weakness and foul breath. The ad credits W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
Underwood Praised as High-minded Democratic Candidate
The New York Sun lauds Oscar Underwood for temperament poise judgment and integrity. It declares him unparalleled on the Democratic side of the house and likely to make a high-minded president, steady and safe, during a campaign noted for dignity and propriety.
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Puch
New York Sun
Oscar
Underwood
States Settle Woman Suffrage Question This Fall
A slate of states including Kansas Oregon Michigan Ohio Nevada and Arizona plan votes this fall on the woman suffrage question. The coordinated effort aims to define the path for national women's voting rights.
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Kansas
Oregon
Michigan
Ohio
Nevada
Arizona
Lyndon Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs H V Von Roden of Lyndon Kentucky writes she has used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for headaches neuralgia backache nervousness and general run down condition and is entirely relieved. She recommends the remedy to friends and authorizes publication of her letter. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co requests letters be answered by a woman and kept confidential.
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Lyndon, Ky
Lydia E. Pinkhami
H. von Roden
Lyndon
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Athens Daily Banner
Italy
National Council of Education
United States
Senale
Astor
Governor Wilson
Wilson
Marshall
House of Representatives
Democratic’ Party
Der
Maclyn Arbuckle
New York
Wmaquard
Ball League
Y.M.C. A
Wilkerson
Oo Costa
Cy Smith
Bond
Nicholson
Beussee
R.H
Comeratta
Minick
S Hodgson
Lampkin
Costa
Acs Keelesieets
SSR
Bodgson
Eta
Potala
McWhor
Central
Savannah
Savannah Line
H.R. McLean
College “Avenue
Athens, Ga
H.von Roden
Troubee
Loyd’s Liver
Palmer's Drug Store
HR. Pliner & Sons
Clayton St. Prince'‘Avve
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