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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1912

Page

5

Southern Commercial Congress Pushes Pan American Ties

The Southern Commercial Congress launches a four part plan to boost U S Panama Canal trade relations with Pan American republics. It aims to inform exporters about competition, attract Latin American students, and promote Spanish in schools. William A Reid prepares four articles detailing the program.

Washington, D. C Southern Commercial Congress United States Europe William A. Reid Mr. Reid George Washington University Harvard University Chiense Imperial Washington Reid Hague St. Louis

Farmers of Texas Meet Fifteenth Session

The fifteenth annual Texas Farmers Congress opens at Texas A&M College in College Station with L W Kirkpatrick as president and a large attendance. R T Milner and J Serr deliver welcomes as Zeferino Dominguez of Mexico compares agricultural progress. The three day program features talks by respected agricultural authorities.

Colege Station Texas Texas Farmers’ Congress Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College Congress L. W. Kirkpatrick R. T. Milner J. 5S “Err Sherman

Moss Mfg Co Plans Move to New Plant Location

Notice states the head office will move on August 1 to 413 Clayton Street and then to Southern Avenue and Cleveland Avenue. Customers are asked to call at the new plant location. the current store area will be used by the Moss Manufacturing Co.

Clayton ‘Reet R. and Cleveland Avenue

Republicans Shape Colorado Primary Reform Assembly

In Denver the first republican state assembly under the new primaries opens tomorrow. The reform aims to direct nominations and reduce nominating fights. Contenders include Taft supporters vs progressives led by Philip B. Stewart with plans to endorse electors and push independent bids if defeated.

Denver Colo Colorado Secretary of State Assembly Taft Taf Contro Roosevelt Philip B. Stewart Colorado Springs

Savannah Line and M. and M. T. Co Schedules Engagements

The Savannah Line and the Merchants and Mechanics Telegraph Company release schedules and engagement notices. Details cover departure times, routes, and service updates for passengers and freight patrons.

Tomato Massacre That Was Not A Murder

Atlanta police rushing a home found Dr. J. T. Gordon injured with tomato pulp and red soiled hair. His wife claimed self defense after she massaged his face with tomatoes in a violent dispute. She said he struck her first and she retaliated with tomato violence.

Atlanta Dr. J. T. Gordon Larkin Street Dr. Gordon Gordon Ha

Railroads Fight New Mail Haul Price Proposal

Georgia railroad leaders denounce a congressional plan to pay railways for mail hauling at cost plus six percent interest. They argue the government would effectively lend money, demanding fair compensation for carrying mail. The piece also mentions Dr King’s New Discoverer as a popular remedy for coughs and colds with endorsements.

Atlanta Georgia United States Uncle Sam Dr. King America Mrav F. Davis Stickney Corner W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Rail mileage and equipment totals from 1911 Interstat e Commerce Commission report

A preliminary abstract from the Interstate Commerce Commission’s twenty fourth annual statistical report shows 352,710.18 miles of railway in operation, 61,627 locomotives with 1,300 passenger and 35,405 freight engines, and 2,359,335 cars, up 69,004 from last year. Also notes Chamberlain's Liniment for muscle soreness.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Connaught to Visit Nova Scotia on Royal Tour

The Duke of Connaught and his party will arrive in Pictou on July 31 to start a two week tour of Nova Scotia. It will be his first visit since appointment as Governor General. Cities including New Glasgow Sydney Truro Louisburg and Halifax will host the royal party.

Connaught Nova Scotia Pictou N.S Duke of Connaught Oyal New Glasgow Sydney Truro Louisburg Halifax

Pecan Budding Offers From T W Dennington Athens

Advertisement notes best methods for budding pecan trees and offers trees bearing small nuts and leading varieties. Includes contact T W Dennington at 170 Grady Ave Athens Georgia with a prompt to respond.

T. W. Dennington Grady Ave Athens, Ga

Dog Days Mow and the Legislature

Atlanta July 30 reports the dog days heat has not yet spurred any major bills. Citizens joke the Georgia legislature remains busy but has not introduced any extreme measures such as banning women’s riding positions or taxing bachelors. The session continues toward its end.

Atlanta Georgia

Gasoline sniffing child seen by Juvenile Court

Rosalie Sosa, 9, of Covina, known for a confirmed gasoline sniffing habit, inhaling fumes until dizziness and visions. Two weeks earlier she was found by the roadside pouring gasoline and gasping. she told her mother the addiction lasted over a year and was inspired by moving pictures showing scent drinking.

Los_ Angeles Rosalie Sosa Covina

Wisconsin Painters Meet at Wausau Convention Opens

Wausau Wis July 30 Between five hundred and six hundred master house painters and decorators gather to attend the annual convention opening today for a four day session. The elaborate program includes twenty seven addresses chiefly technical in nature.

Wausau Wis

Saw Centipedes on Cell Floor

Atlanta July 30 Eugene Young a Columbia youth declared insane was released from a padded cell to be taken to Carolina by his father. He shouted centipede warnings and kicked the turnkey sending him sprawling. The man was overpowered and Young calmed then removed.

Atlanta Eugene Young Columbia Carolina Young

Young Bride Declares She Will Be Boss in Brooklyn Court

Mrs. Bess Schwartz eighteen years old a newlywed flung this reply to her husband in Brooklyn police court She says she will not take orders from him or any other man Her husband John Schwartz alleges abuse and shows injuries Magistrate Hylan commits the matter to a probation officer for disposition

Young Bride New York Bess Schwartz Hylan Brooklyn John Schwartz Schwartz

No Menagerie Dances End at East Lake Club

Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports the East Lake club halting dances after a Bunny Hug last Saturday night. A notice posts the ban declaring all animal dances taboo, ending a free‑and‑easy era at the lake.

Atlanta East Lake Club

Connecticut Third Party Holds Convention in New Haven

A convention of seven adherents to a Connecticut assembly met in New Haven to nominate presidential electors, select delegates to the Chicago conventions, and pick a full state ticket as called for by the group.

Connecticut Bannrr New Haven Conn Chicago

Church Censors Go Broadway Theater Under Church Oversight

The Roman Catholic Church plans a new theater in New York under church oversight with Cardinal Farley giving approval. The project aims to improve theatrical conditions and include religious pieces while offering broad appeal to Protestants and Catholics alike.

Broadway New York Hhe Ite Beration Cardinal Farley Aleady Ita Pro

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