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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1912

Page

9

Freed from Mide charges Quinn seeks clover fields in escape

Chicago widow Mrs. Jane Taylor Quinn, acquitted of murdering her husband to defraud an insurer, plans a trip to Jackson Michigan and vows to hunt for the man she says killed her husband. She described longing for rural life, clover fields, forests, and country air after seven months in jail. The case now rests with police to find the slayer as she leaves for relatives in Michigan.

Central Newa Bureau Chicago The Banner Jane Taylor Quinn Jackson Mich Quinn Roseland Illinois Stone County

The Camera as a Weapon in Clean-Up Crusades

The Augusta Chronicle cites Washington Clean-Up efforts using photography to spur civic action. Photographs of alleys and back yards prompted immediate cleanup, cutting rubbish hauled to dumps by 25 to 35 percent. Merchants and citizens funded removal drives. many funds were returned as residents took pride in cleaning their premises. Fifty-two civic groups joined, leading to the formation of a City Sanitary Commission.

Washington City Washington Amy W W. Richardson Mostases Citzens Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Boy Scouts City Sanitary Commission Augusta Chronicle

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Now Sold in Athens Drug Stores

H R Palmer & Sons announce Famous Hot Springs Liver Buttons are in Athens drug stores for the first time. The product promises relief from constipation and an orderly liver, with benefits claimed for stomach, headaches, nervousness, and blood purification. A 25 cent box is available, with mail orders from Hot Springs Chemical Co.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Hot Springs Athens Tn Hot Springs Southwest Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Healer of Boils and Ulcers Sold at Druggists

A remedy touted as a healer of boils ulcers eczema sore lips and piles is offered for 25 cents at all druggists. The brief presence in the advertisement highlights a general cure style common to old newspapers with emphasis on affordability and wide availability.

Edmund T. Nesbit Hering Nesbit Ana Ciacomtigam Ite Hetat Portock Ba Folena Fene Agai Jesbit

Northwestern Development Congress Opens In Seattle

Nearly one thousand delegates gather in Seattle for the Northwestern Development Congress with governors leading delegations from California Idaho Nevada Oregon Washington Minnesota Utah Montana Wyoming Colorado South Dakota North Dakota. The three day meeting will tackle a uniform public lands policy and proposed legislation to spur regional growth and stem emigration to western Canada.

Seattle Wash Northwestern Development Congress California Idaho Nevada Oregon Washington Minnesota Rizons Utah Montana Wyoming Colorado South Dakota North Dakota Northwestern States Western Canada

Democrats Choose Leaders In Ohio Convention

Toledo June 4 The Democratic state convention met to organize and name candidates tomorrow for governor and other state offices. Congressman James M. Cox of Dayton leads the gubernatorial field, with William G. Sharp of Elyria, State Treasurer David S Creamer, and Gen C H Hughes of the public service commission also mentioned as contenders.

Toledo James M. Cox Dayton William G. Sharp Elyria David 8. Creamer C.H. Hughes Public Service Cormission

Factory Inspectors Confer Opens In Washington

The International Association of Factory Inspectors opened its twenty sixth annual meeting in Washington with Edgar T Davies presiding. Delegates from nearly all states and several Canadian Provinces attended the session.

Washington, D. C International Association of Edgar T. Davies

Derby Classic Race at Epsom Downs Sees American Interest

London June 4 The Derby the famed English turf classic will be run tomorrow at Epsom Downs. American interest centers on Sweep er II bred in the United States as a strong betting favorite. The race honors a long line of American connections including Lorillard’s Troquois and later winners carried by Whitney and Croker in earlier years.

London Epsom Downs H. B. Duryeau Sweeper II United States Pierre Lorillard Leamington-Maggie B. B William C. Whitney Volodyovski Lady Meuz Richard Croker Orby

International Radio Telegraphic Conference Opens in London

Leaders from major nations gather in London to set uniform wireless laws and regulate radio telegraphy. The Titanic disaster, and wireless rescue efforts that saved 600 lives, spurred urgency and global participation. The U S delegation includes Willis Molore, William Terrell, and Arthur Webster among others.

London United States New York Willis L. Molore Weather Bureau William D. Terrell Wireless Ae Aa Department of Commerce Arthur G. Webster Clerk University

Little Champs Triumph in Crawford Doubleheader

In Crawford Georgia the Little Champions and Crawford Stars split a teen age baseball doubleheader. The Champs 11 to 6 in the second game after a 2 to 4 loss in the opener. W T Whitehead, age 13, struck out 22 batters across both games while Star pitchers fanned one apiece. Umpire's calls drew complaints though the Champs earned praise for teamwork and effort. Jim Duncan, famed discus thrower, plans boxing next fall.

Beg Crawford Stars Crawford Champs Copter Field W. T. Whitehead Spectator Whitehead

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