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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

2

Park Land Proposal Moves Toward City Acknowledgement

The Westmiele land council discusses a park project for the city with I C iar tow Shackelford J 2 Crate Vi Lanton presenting a land offer of acres at a cheap price. Officials consider terms and appoint committees to finalize details and report at the next regular meeting.

Linton University Westmiele Land Council I. C. Iartow Shackelford Hese Springs Georgia Wellsand Couneh Heocity

Graves of Dead at Andersonville Remembered

At Andersonville a memorial service honored 22 Union soldiers who died on the tree. The ceremony featured guard duties by the Ninth Infantry, a salute, and taps. Governor and local clergy attended as part of recent commemorations.

Andersonville Aidersonville Prisen Fitzgerald Qaet,aswr Lincoln's Gettyealuric Pyerett Hal Tinesworth Christian Ehrreh Pitveerath Hannal Teanar Niweriens Teht Infantre

Allen's Foot-Ease Promotes Walking and Comfort

A townspeople notice rising walking activity credited to Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. An advertisement claims 30 000 testimonials and urges readers to try a 25 cent pack from Druggist stores. Also mentions a dispute between firemen and the Georgia railroad being handled by arbitrators with hopes of peace.

Ocean Walker Sma Allen Weston Bere Allen S. Olmstead Georgia Railroad

New York News Warns of Cocaine Threat and Prohibition Debate

A lengthy discussion notes federal and state efforts to curb cocaine supply and use. It cites stricter enforcement, records of sales, and proposed duties to deter illicit drug trade, naming lawmakers and advocates urging Congress to act nationwide.

Wage Increase Effects Seen At Pittsburgh Mills

Wage gains take effect today in Pittsburgh as Republic Iron and Steel and other plants restore the pre strike wage level by about ten percent. The move follows a general wage cut earlier in April and stems from growing orders for iron and steel products.

Pittsburg Won and Steel Pitthre Ionenple Republic Iron and Steel Company

Iowa origin family promotes Chamberlain's remedy in Florida

Born in Iowa our family all born and based there have used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made at Des Moines for years. In El Paso Texas the writers life was saved by its prompt use. Now in Narcoossee Florida they have introduced the remedy in mercantile business and it has proven very successful.

Iowa Des Moines el Paso Texas Narcoossee Fla

Seattle Exposition Opens With Taft Participation

President Taft opened the Seattle Exposition in a formal ceremony at the amphitheatre. Officials including governors and dignitaries attended as telegraph poems and showcases highlighted the fair’s readiness and scope for thousands of visitors this summer. The event preceded a luncheon at the New York State Building while Georgia legislators prepared for a summer vacation in Atlanta.

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Tariff on Lumber Attracts Interest

Ashville Tennessee reports the Interstate Commerce Commission nears a plan on the yellow pine lumber regulation. The piece covers proposed agreements among railroads, the Mississippi case, and debates in Congress over the Payne tariff, noting Canada’s response and expected votes. It also mentions an international conservation congress and other legal notices.

Ashville Tenn Jone Clements Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Lumberman Birmingham Washington Cpt Howie Hparuingham Agers Ius Mississippi Mississippi Supreme Emirt Iitt Eoc Supreme Court of Mires Whitfeld United States Supreme Court State Supreme Court United States McComber North Lumber Repubtsans Senate Canada James West Virginia Ottawa Congressional Record Finance Committee International Conservation Congress Roosevelt Hague

Men Past Fifty Seek Relief From Prostate Trouble

An elderly man’s son from Dexter Ky reports his father suffered kidney and bladder issues due to prostate enlargement. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy, the first bottle brought relief and a second bottle ended the trouble. Sold by all druggists.

Foley T E Morris Dexter

Wisconsin Elks meet in Portage with parade and charity plan

Thousands of Elks travel to Portage Wisconsin for their annual convention. M Kehler of Kenosha presides as opening formalities begin. A major parade and discussions on establishing an orphanage for Hicks children are planned. Dr OL H nek of Sheboygan is expected to be chosen president. Side items include medical ads for catarrh cure and family pills.

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Naming Arbitrat ors Next Move In Georgia Railroad Strike

The next move in the Georgia Railroad strike will come from General Manager Thomas J. Scott with the appointment of the road's representatives on the board of arbitration. Ball says the two arbitrators will be paired to view the case from similar perspectives, and they will select a third with Knapp and Neill naming if needed. The board will have power to summon witnesses and review findings, with decisions binding for one year and subject to federal court review on legal questions.

UiIm Atlanta Georgia Railroad Thomas J. Scott LA. Ball Firemen's Brotherhood Scott Mmundeer Mueista Ball Fem Arbitration Board United States Court of Appeals Brotherhood Ball

Travelers' Protective Association Meets in Asheville

The twentieth annual convention of the Travelers' Protective Association of America opens in Asheville with about 2,600 in attendance. Governor Kitchin welcomes the delegates. Ro Gray presides. A key contest centers on secretary treasurer with Lewis Beaume of Louisville opposing Schuyler Logan of Lafayette. Next year’s bids come from Chattanooga Omaha and Philadelphia.

Asheville N.C Travelers’ Protective Association of America Ro. Gray Louisville W. W. Kitchin Thember Crass Gray T. P. A. Scrles Schuyler Logan Lafayette Ind Liz Beaume Travelers’ Protective Association ISO Chlmn Indiana Chattanooga Omaha Neb Philadelphia

Massengale and Evans Nab Possum in Road Chase

Augusta Georgia massengale and Lawton Evans halted a high speed chase on the Milledgeville road to capture a possum that ran across the path of a White steamer. The incident, described as a Georgia record treed possum, drew congratulation from Massengale and Evans’ associates.

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