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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1912

Page

5

No Action in Case of Woman Wop Per As Yet

The Georgia press demands prosecution in Dawson where W S Dozier and others stripped and flogged Essie Carter. Leading editorials from the Atlanta Journal and Macon News condemn the crime, urge arrests, and compare Georgia to Kansas for failing to punish. The Atlanta Journal supports enforcing the law without sentiment in this inhuman affair.

Atlanta Georgia Press W.S. Dozier Essie Carter Dawson Atlanta Journal The Macon News Georgia Kansas

Delightful Mountain Resort Opens in Georgia

White Sulphur Springs Hotel and cottages in North Georgia near the Southern Railway station open for the season on June 16 with weekly rates from 10 to 15 dollars. Attractions include sulphur springs tennis bowling bathing and a pool. Proprietor A. N. McBride, White Sulphur, Ga. Mail address White Sulphur, Gainesville, Ga. Also notice urging readers to buy Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from local dealers.

White Sulphur Springs North Georgia The Southern Railway A. N. McBride White Sulphur, Ga White Sulphur Gainesville

Athens in Good Shape Claim Letter

J V Read disputes a clipping quoting him as saying Athens was in poor financial condition. He denies ever making such a statement and accuses reporters of spreading a fairy tale about the city’s finances. He notes Athens was never in bad condition.

Athens Augusta Chronicle

American Goods for Turkish Field are Wanted

Washington DC July 26 The Turkish market seeks new suppliers after Italy-Turkey trade disruption. Commercial Agent Ralph M Odell summarizes the cotton goods demand, prices, terms and packing, with about 30 cloth samples and patterns. Bureau of Manufactures offers copies as Special Agents Series No 54.

Washington, D. C Italy Turkey Bureau of Manufactures Department of Commerce and Labor Ralph M. Odell Odell Special Agents

Third Party Movement Gathers in Kentucky

Special to the Banner Louisville July 26 The third party movement in Kentucky is set to take shape with mass conventions by Roosevelt adherents across counties to select delegates for district conventions and later state conferences. The 26 delegates will travel from Louisville to Chicago for the national Progressive convention on August 5 led by Leslie Combs of Lexington a former diplomat in the Roosevelt era.

Louisville Kentucky Roosevelt Chicago Leslie Combs Lexington

Insect Bite Costs Leg A Boston Man

A Boston man lost his leg from an insect bite two years earlier. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advised to promptly kill the poison and prevent inflammation, swelling and pain. It heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises priced at 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Boston W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Elberton and Eastern line advances toward Washington

The Elberton and Eastern short line from Elberton to Tignall progresses rapidly with plans to reach Washington and Lincolnton, then Augusta. If the Brinson road does not take the Athens route, the Washington line is expected to guide future expansion toward Lincolnton and Augusta.

Washington, Ga Elberton and Eastern Elberton Tignall Washington Lincolnton Augusta Athens

Heatwave Sparks Fights in Decatur Street

Atlanta July 26 reports dozens of arrests daily for fighting on Decatur street as heat fuels irritable men and harmless fist fights, with authorities noting many are due to the heat.

Atlanta Decatur Street

Foley Kidney Pills Said to Cure Sciatic Rheumatism

A. M. Nason of Canaan Maine suffers severe sciatic rheumatism blamed on uric acid in blood. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with complete cure and removal of eye specks. The pills are claimed to be uric solvent and effective for rheumatism. All dealers.

A. M. Nason Canaan Foley

Bachelor Rooster Adopts 4 Kittens

In Atlanta on July 26 a lonely Dominicker rooster owned by Tax Receiver Armistead has adopted four kittens after their mother died last week. The rooster, living in the Armistead yard all summer, now provides for and guards the kittens as they nap beside him each evening.

Atlanta Dominicker Rooster Armistead

Big real estate deal in Atlanta on Ponce de Leon avenue

Atlanta July 26 One of the largest real estate deals in the city involves Dr J B Daniel and H W Nichols on Ponce de Leon avenue Highland and St Charles avenues a block west of Druid Hills. About 1800 feet of frontage valued at 100 per foot totaling 180000. The block subdivided into 81 lots 50 by 181 feet with a house to be built on each. Total investment over a million dollars. High class residence development in that section of the city has been the most remarkable Atlanta has yet known.

Atlanta J. B. Daniel H. W. Nichols Ponce de Leon Avenue Highland St. Charles Avenues Druid Hills

Macon Boosters Enjoy Atlanta Visit

More than 200 Macon enthusiasts toured Atlanta on July 26 visiting the Elks club then the state capitol to press for moving the capitol to Macon. They mocked Atlanta for not pursuing the fight seriously and vowed to keep urging their cause.

Atlanta Macon Elks Club State Capitol Capitol

Senate wrestles over Brown appointed state board seats

Atlanta July 26 The senate debates Governor Brown's appointments to the state board of education, which would oust four Hoke Smith selections. After two days of executive session, lawmakers defer action to Monday as a committee of the whole. The vote is not strictly party driven, with many senators seeking legality and propriety of the Brown appointments.

Atlanta Senate

Georgia Teachers Face Record Salary Delays

Atlanta July 26 Georgia school teachers face a worse pay delay than ever as the legislature rejects a 1 mill tax to fund back salaries and the Tippins plan may be blocked by a governor veto leaving teachers months unpaid.

Atlanta Jly Georgia

Strange Spring Threatens Atlanta Police Basement

A mysterious spring is swelling in the basement of Atlanta’s police station, raising flood fears. Detectives plan to wall the area or pipe the water for practical use as the flow grows.

Atlanta

Notice to creditors in estate of T. W. Wallace

In Clarke County Georgia all persons with claims against the estate of T. W. Wallace deceased are notified to present their demands for payment as provided by law. Debts to the estate should be paid to Rosa Wallace administratrix of the estate.

Georgia Clarke County T. W. Wallace Rosa Wallace T. W.wallace

Progressives to Convene at Faneuil Hall for State Delegates

The Progressive party in Massachusetts won use of Faneuil Hall for a state convention scheduled tomorrow afternoon. Delegates will be chosen for the national convention in Chicago and Roosevelt electors nominated to appear on the Massachusetts ballot by nomination papers.

Boston Mass Faneuil Hall Chicago Roosevelt Massachusetts

Lime Benefits Georgia Soils Say Experts

An investigation by President Finley of the Southern Railway finds soil chemists broadly agree that lime can improve acidity and physical condition of southeastern soils. The opinions come from researchers across the region and beyond, published in a folder now being distributed to farmers.

Georgia Washington Finley Southern Railway System Southeastern Fastern Middle States W. W. Finley Southern Railway Company Washington, D. C

State College hosts Jackson County farmers at Jefferson

Jackson county farmers will visit Athens and Jefferson for an institute by the State College of Agriculture on August 2 in Jefferson. The program includes sessions on live stock production soil fertility boys clubs education and school improvement with experts from the college and state education department. Farmers are urged to attend and bring women and children.

Jefferson Jackson County Athens State College of Agriculture J. W. Hart Jno. E. Turlington G. E. Rice State Department of Education Georgia

Atlanta Has an Aeroplaner Wright

In Atlanta on July 26 F E Wright plans to fly over the city’s skyscrapers in an aeroplane he built in his yard. Reports say the craft will shine like aluminum and differ from any known biplane or monoplane and has drawn local mystery as winds clear. Harry Woodruff is slated for a new Opera next season.

Atlanta Wilbur

Thaws Defense Costs Tally in Freedom Trials

New York World breaks down Thaw defense expenses across the 1907 1908 and 1912 trials and hearings. Totals include trial costs 150 000 first hearing 65 000 second hearing 50 000 third hearing 75 000 incidentals 100 000 and other charges to Hartridge Nesbit Thaw and detectives.

New York World Thaw W. Hartridge Evelyn Nesbit

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