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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

4

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The Athens Daily Banner offers mail rates of 5.00 per year, 2.50 for six months, 1.25 for three months, or 10 cents weekly, with weekly or Sunday Banner at 1.00 per year or 0.50 for six months. Cash in advance required. remittances by express, money order, or registered letter. Subscriptions should be paid to the office. no carrier is authorized to collect. A lengthy public notice follows, discussing political and economic matters and calling attention to restoration of order, labor and railroad topics, and proposed legislative actions in Georgia.

Athens Daily Banner Carrier Bay Tee Lo Railroad Commission Georgia

Editor Gardner Praised For Clarke County Victory

In the wake of a Thursday landslide the Clarke County Courier editor Gardner is hailed as a pioneer of conservatism. He repeatedly urged restoration of prosperity and warned Georgians against demagoguery. The People endorsed his stance and praise him as a leader in the victory for prosperity.

Gardner Clarke County Georgia

Return to old railroad law urged in Georgia debate

In early remarks, ar Pewer argues for repealing the act enlarging the railroad commission and restoring the old law. He says three capable members and a reduced staff will perform the work as well as the current five, and that the old system provided balanced expertise from law, business, and railroad experience. He contends the newer law adds cost without improving service.

Ar Pewer General Assembly of Georgia Railroad Commission Railroad Commission of Georgia Eetumissium Tuan Georgia Fency Hines Amd Dies Commission Aes Commission

Bryan Likely Democratic Nominee for Presidency

The text asserts Bryan is virtually certain to secure the Democratic nomination and, barring changes, will win the presidency in November. It states a strong expectation of his election and frames it as a near certainty.

Bryan Democratic Party Americus Times-Recorder Alton B. Parker Denver

This Date in History June 11 Events and Births

June 11 entries recount 1646 Milackheath gathering led by Taylor. early American patent use by Joseph Jenks of Lynn Massachusetts. Napoleon seizure of Malta. 1845 death of Sir John Franklin. 1912 political nominee decline by Samuel J. Tilden. 1830 Serbia’s Queen wed at Belgrade. various births and deaths including John Morgan of Alabama and others.

Wisl—Watt ‘Taylor Milackheath America Joseph Jenks Lynn Veter the Great Russia John Constable Land Wits —Bonaparte Malta Sir John Franklin Arctic Iside-Stinel J. Tilden OS — Wine and Queen of Servia Belgrade John T. Morgan Amibatua

Georgia Baptists Back Brown For Governor Result

A Georgia political column notes Baptists hold influence in selecting governors and predicts Governor Brown will win. The piece mentions governors Northen and Terrell and discusses party delegates and precedents in the 1900s era Georgia politics with references to Savannah and Americus publishers.

Savannah Press Georgia Northen Terrell Brown Atkinson Gordon Smith

Fragmented note on Mrs Humphry Ward and relatives

A partial, garbled tribute or profile references Mrs Humphry Ward and family members. It mentions Mrs Tinks Ward and an eminent novelist born in a place, with scattered names and works. The text is highly corrupted, making coherent facts sparse and names difficult to confirm.

Humphry Ward Tinks Ward Wits Blo Sessa Mary Agusta Arnoldoot Rass Scholar Aid Welten Gb SS Deg Oelleress Motelist Wells

Coffee Substitute Promises Safe Toasted Flavor

A rough transcription notes a claim about a coffee substitute that imitates real coffee in taste when toasted. Expert Dr Williamson discusses possible effects and cautions about misidentifying the substitute as genuine coffee. The article touches on quality concerns and consumer expectations in Ra c ine area.

Bose Coffen Seldtoy Dr. Williamson

Fragmented text hints at a puzzle or dialogue

The readable parts suggest a disordered excerpt with unclear quotes and stray phrases about a person named Bobby and a mysterious task. No coherent events or identifiable entities beyond generic names appear.

Georgia politics and local figures in shifting era

Fragmented text references Georgia political struggles and figures including a governor and local leaders. Mentions Macon and Columbus areas with hints of campaigns, changes, and public commentary amid a broader era of upheaval. Names and details are garbled, but the piece centers on political maneuvering and leadership turnover.

Political party mistakes and Democratic prospects debated

An editorial voice questions the Republican party's gains and the Democrats' chance to seize the moment. It critiques a perceived blunder and considers whether the Democratic team can capitalize on the opening, noting ongoing political tensions and strategic stakes.

State Treasurer Robert Ee Park Renominated Amid Mixed Support

State Treasurer Robert Ee Park has been renominated with opposition mainly centered in Athenta over a Neai tank failure. Park is described as a veteran public servant and well regarded. The election and his vote of confidence are not seen as a major movement, though local press expresses cautious optimism.

Robert Ee. Park Hin Athenta Neai Captain Park

Georgia Governor Smith Remains Unhumiliated in Dismissal Controversy

The Americas Times-Recorder and Georgian advocate suppressing the dismissal incident. They praise Governor Smith and Joe Brown for a spirit of goodwill and avoiding humiliation during the remainder of Smith's term.

Americas Georgia Joe Brown Smith Brown

Delegates Named for Denver by Georgia Democratic Delegation

Kilitor Pendleton of the Macon Telegraph and Editor Layless of the Augusta Chronicle are chosen for the state at large to attend the Denver convention as delegates in recognition of their campaign labors.

Albany Herald Kilitor Pendleton Macon Telegraph Layless Augusta Chronicle Denver

Diodora Corn Whiskey Ad From Jack Cranston Co

An advertisement for Diodora fine old corn whiskey from Jack Cranston Co located at 113 115 Mercer Street Baltimore Maryland. The notice highlights a traditional spirits product and the supplier details for local customers.

Jack Cranston Co Mercer Street Baltimore, Md Diodora Baltimore

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