Athens Banner notices and political notes
The Athens Daily Banner promotes mail rates, urges prompt reporting of delivery issues, and excludes carrier collections. City politics discuss Joe Brown’s gubernatorial bid, Clarke county voting patterns, and upcoming rally. Alaska Indians face TB. Congress adjourns. Lucy Cobb Jubilee history. University of Georgia commencement praised. Chancellor Barrow lauded for Georgia education progress.
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Athens
Clarke County
Joe Brown
Broad and
Jackson Streets
Georgia voters face a choice in governor race
The Banner declares support for Joseph M. Brown, condemns Gov. Hoke Smith’s administration, citing taxes, railroads, prohibition policy, and alleged disenfranchisement. It urges voters to choose a safe, sane, conservative government and predicts a strong repudiation at the polls. The Birmingham Age-Herald notes women’s increasing influence as they push for change.
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Ubrgin
Leahing
Joseph M. Brown
Georgia
Gov. Smith
Hoke Smith
Joe Brown
Railroad Commission
Denver
Brooks County
New York
Little Joe
This Date in History Highlights Key 1800s Events
A summary of historical dates includes Nelson’s fleet chasing the French in 1805, Jefferson Davis born in 1808, Stephen A. Douglas death in 1861, an 1863 Cooper Institute peace demonstration, the 1865 birth of the Prince of Wales, the 1899 Dreyfus new trial, and 1901 Count Waldersee leaving Peking.
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Nelson
Bar
Badoes
Jefferson Davis
Biea
Stephen A. Douglas
Cooper Institute
New York City
Prince of Wales
Dreyfus
Count von Waldersee
Peking
Germany
U. S. Senate
Philippine
Prince of Wales Birth and Early Naval Career Outline
The Prince of Wales born at Marlborough House on June 3, 1865, became heir to England. He and his brother the Duke of Clarence grew up together and entered the navy as cadets in 1877 aboard the Britannia. George attained Sub Lieutenant in 1884, served in Canada, and was later promoted to lieutenant in 1889 and commissioned the first-class in 1900.
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Prince of Wales
England
Marlborough House
Duke of Clarence
el#igren
Navy
Britannia
Prince George
Canada
North Atlantic
Prince George heir to throne and royal tour details
The text outlines Prince George’s rise in the royal line. It notes his 1891 promotion to Commander, becoming heir presumptive after the Duke of Clarence’s death, Victoria’s 1901 death moving him nearer the throne, and a world tour with Princess May. It mentions their 1893 marriage and six children, led by Edward of Wales.
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Theraf
Canada
West Indies
England
Duke Clarence
Queen Victoria
Prince George
Edward VII
Duke of Cornwall and
York
Princess May of
Teck
Prince Edward of Wales
Constitutional Prohibition Support at Spokane Convention
The Spokane convention endorsed a state wide prohibition measure as the Forty fifth Minnesota General Assembly adjourned after a year and five months in session. The article surveys national political maneuvers including potential vice presidential picks and upcoming state primaries in Georgia, Iowa and Oregon. It notes possible successor contenders to Senator Platt and Wisconsin and Louisiana political players, and highlights Congressman Denver of Ohio as a Denver convention delegate with ancestral ties to the city’s naming.
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Spokane
Wash
General Assembly
Minnols
Champ Clark
Missouri
Francis Burton Harrison
New York
E. E. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Order of Railroad Conductors
Montana
Johnson
Minnesota
Bozeman
John A. Johnson
Denver
United States Senate
Georgia
Iowa
Oregon
Platt
Black
Woodruff
Fassett
E. H. Butler
Buffalo
Root
Cortelyou
Wisconsin
Babcock
Herman L. Ekron
la Follette
Afred T. Rogers
Senator la Folette
Samuel D. McEnery
Senate
Louisiana
United States Naval Academy
University of Virginia
N. C. Blanchard
M. R. Denver
Buckeye
James W. Denver
Colo
Kansas
Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Available in Athens GA
Quick relief for stomach pains gojic and diarrhoea with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by H R Palmer & Sons W W J Smith & Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
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Gojic
Chamberlain
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Ww. J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr
Athens
Jones Wasting Hours Through Domestic Dispute
In a brief item from the Free Press, Jones is noted for spending hours arguing with his wife, highlighting a domestic quarrel as a notable time sink.
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Jones
Free Press
Push to Restore Time Stamping on Mail
Baltimore dispatches report that dropping arrival time stamps caused mail delays. Clerks deny responsibility, investigations reveal no clear cause, and officials urge reintroducing back stamping to record arrival times and fix accountability. Postmasters urge action nationwide against the failed no-back-stamping trial.
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Baltimore
Leach
Harris
Postoffice Department
Forgetful Husband Concedes Cigar Surprise
In a tense domestic moment Mr Tippet confesses his forgetfulness as his wife chides him for not attending to tasks this morning. He reveals a small rectangular package and jokes he nearly forgot to buy cigars, ending with a humorous note on his memory slipping.
Cruelty Debate Over Bicycling With Dogs In England
A northern English lady once rode with a bloodhound as companion but switched to a dachshund during cycling. A laborer in a village denounces cycling with dogs as cruelty, recalling the bloodhound’s once powerful form now reduced to stumps for legs.
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England
Philadelphia Ledger
Paid in Full resonates with audiences and lenders
The line suggests Paid in Full struck a popular chord, appealing to readers and to people who lend money to friends, hinting at its relatable themes and potential cultural impact.
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Telephon
San Francisco
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Albert H. Cox
Executive Committee
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Clarke
Brown
Alaska
Lucy Cobb
University of Georgia
Barrow
South
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Birmingham Age-Herald
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Colin
Campbell-Erwin Realty Company
College Ave
Dozier Realty Co
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Clayton and
M. Stern
MG. Michael
A. Mell
B. Y. Harris
Athens Savings Bank
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M. G& Michael, J. A. Hunnicutt, T. S. Mell, L. F. Edwarda
Deupree Hunnicutt
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