Athens Chamber of Commerce and its broad influence
A long notice describes the Athens Chamber of Commerce and its role in civic life. It highlights opposition to sucker baiting and blue sky schemes, praises summer school entertainments, and notes the chamber’s influence with legislators. It portrays Athens as prosperous with active enterprise and engaged citizens benefiting all residents.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Athens Chamber of Commerce
South
Chamber of Commerce of
First Popular Senator Bacon Wins Direct Election
Georgia’s Senator Bacon, the Empire State of the South’s senior rep in the U S Senate, is described as the first truly popular senator elected by direct vote under new law. The piece notes his unopposed primary, calls for Democratic turnout, and praises his long service to Georgia, the South, and the nation while acknowledging debates on the merit of direct elections.
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Bacon
Georgia
South
United States
Senate
Clarke County
Democratic Executive Committee
Washington
Change the Date of the Digests Proposal
A proposal, likely by Clarke County tax receiver J H Dorsey, urges moving tax digest submissions to the comptroller general to July 1. The aim is earlier consolidation and tabulation, giving the legislature a complete, accurate digest for budgeting before adjournment rather than relying on previous year returns.
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Clarke County
J. H. Dorsey
Victuals for Departed Spirits Message from Orient on Graveyard Practice
An observant traveler recalls a Chinese woman who argues graveyards choke land for the living. She notes waiters of food left at graves as a defense and questions the American custom of flowers. She favors practical aid to the living and pleas for fewer epitaphs and more sustenance.
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Orient
China
Exposition of International Hygiene to be held in Lima
An Exposition of International Hygiene will be held in Lima from November 2 to December 31, 1913, alongside the Fifth Latin American Medical Congress. The two sections, industrial and scientific, will showcase medical instruments, sanitary materials, food processing gear, hygienic clothing, and prophylactic literature. Goods enter duty free on bond, with duty canceled if re-exported within 30 days after closing. Consuls abroad will inspect shipments free of charge. Further details available from El Comisario General, Academia Nacional de Medicina, Lima, Peru.
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Lima
Peru
This Date in History July 19 Highlights
On July 19 in history William C. Whitney, born in Massachusetts 1841, later Secretary of the Navy. 1849 Pope’s temporal power restored. 1856 Duke of Cambridge named commander in chief of British Army. 1863 Lincoln proclaims August 6 as day of thanksgiving. 1885 Niagara Falls International Park opened. 1912 National Insurance Act takes effect in Britain. Also notes Franklin Knight Lane born July 15 1864, and several contemporaries aged today including Marie Tempest, William Winter, Benjamin Ide Wheeler, and Lord Northcliffe among others.
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Ue Hwow
William C. Whitney
Navy
Cleveland
GonWay
Mass
New York
Duke of Cambridge
Lincoln
International Park
Niagara Falls
Great Britain
Knights of Khurassan in Session in Minneapolis
Minneapolis hosts a national assembly of prominent Pythians as the Knights of Khurassan gathers for a week of receptions, business sessions, a banquet at the Radisson, illuminated parade of patrol teams, and various excursions. The order, affiliated with the Pythians, reports growing membership and aims for its largest convention yet.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Knights of Khurassan
Knights of Pythianas
Knights of Khorassan
Order
Hotel Radisson
King of the West Awakens in Silent Lake Hills
Fragmentary verse line hints at a scene of dawn over hills with a lake and a western king figure mentioned. The readable text centers on nature imagery and a regal presence rising as the day begins. The passage presents mood over explicit events or actions.
Standings Tightens in Southern League Title Race
The Southern League shows only a ten point spread between top teams with Montgomery 575, Mobile 565, Atlanta 561, Chattanooga 541. Atlanta’s win streak faces Montgomery’s pitching, as two starters hurled strong. Brooklyn ends a drought with a win while several Monday and Sunday results roll in across leagues.
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Montgomery
Mobile
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Baseball Scores From Various Leagues Tonight
International League results include Jersey City 5 Providence 0 and Baltimore 5 Newark 0. Toronto 4 Montreal 3 and Toronto 2 Montreal 3. Cotton States Pensacola 3 Jackson 2. Clarksdale 17 Columbus 2. Columbus 1 Clarksdale 0. Federal League games show St. Louis 6 Kansas City 0 and St. Louis 5 Kansas City 4. Cleveland 3 Indianapolis 0 and Indianapolis 6 Cleveland 1. Athens chamber of commerce tax revision noted with a meeting planned. Fights scheduled: Charles Ledoux vs Kid Williams 20 rounds at Vernon California. Ben announces big bargains.
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Boston
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Empire
Waycross
Americus
Cordelo
Valdosta
Thomasville
Brunswick
Nashvile
Mobile
Memphis
New Orleans
American Association
Louisville
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Toledo
Mineapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Houston
Beaumont
Galveston
San Antonio
Waco
Dallas
Austin
Fort Worth
Jersey City
Providence
Baltimore
Newark
Toronto
Montreal
Pensacola
Jackson
Clarksdale
Charles Ledoux
Kid” Williams
Vernon
Cal
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H. J. Rowe
Athens Daily Banner
Athens Chamber of Commerce, Unlimited
Peraps
University of Georgia
State Board of Education
el Comisario General
Academia Nacional de Medicina
Casilla No. 29
Lime
Bave
Franklin K. Lane
Ry Yry. Ie Ree
Eh Franklin Knight Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Lane
Permanent International Railway Commission
Marie Tempest
William Winter
Benjamin Ide Wheeler
University of California
Thomas Bowman
Lord Northcliffe
Sir Alfred Harmsworth
Lee Hard
Belmont Abbey
North Carolina
Khorassan
O’ Hall
Peaslee-Gaulbert Co
Louisville, Ky
Smith & Bro
Athens, GA
Crackers
Price
Dent
Billie Smith
Brooklyn
Southern
Birmingham
Nashville
South Atlantic
Savannah
Albany
Jacksonville
Charleston
Macon
National
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Nerican
Southern Merchants Convention
Chamber of Co
Chamber of Commerce
Big Ben
Bourhard
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