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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1911

Page

5

Brave Fight by Bacon on Bristow Amendment

Senator Bacon of Georgia challenges Vice President Sherman's vote that split the Bristow amendment outcome as the Senate debates popular election of senators. The vote ends 33 to 33 on reconsideration, with progressives swaying. If the House confirms the Senate amendment, the measure goes to the states for ratification, with House Democrats signaling opposition and possible conference battles.

Bacon John Corrigan, Jr Washington Bristow Kansas Georgia Sherman Senate Reed Missouri Williams Mississippi Lodge Gallinger House LaFolletta Representative Underwood

Foley Kidney Pills Ad for Kidney and Bladder Relief

Advertises Foley Kidney Pills as a quick permanent remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. Claims effectiveness for middle aged and elderly people and notes availability at all druggists.

Record Wheat Crop Forecast Across Canada and U.S.

The government reports predict a record wheat crop both in the United States and western Canada. Acreage increases are substantial with over 11 million acres under wheat in western Canada and potential export of 150 million bushels if average yields hold. Oats, barley, and flax acres also rise significantly amid favorable conditions and new settlement expansion centered near Edmonton.

Chicago Canada Board of Trade Houses United States Western Canada D. B. Hanna Canadian Northern Railway Edmonton

Gamble Case Settlement Removes Clarke County Clerk Post

The Supreme Court in the Gamble case clarifies removal power when tenure is not fixed by law. Clarke County Board of Commissioners had elected John B. Gamble as clerk for two years but, before his term ended, chose Tate Wright. The court rules removal is an incident of appointment, authorizing the board to replace Gamble with Wright without charges.

Supreme Court Gamble Board of Commissioners of Clarke County John BR. Gamble Tate Wright Wright Court of Appeals Mr. Wright

Eighth District School to Enlarge Buildings

Madison Ga June 14 Special The trustees of the Eighth District Agricultural and Mechanical School meet and approve $15000 girls dormitory with $5000 from Col E W Butler. Principal J H Breedlove and Karl J Kay re elected. A $5000 residence for the principal is planned. The meeting was lively and attendance is expected to rise next term.

Madison Agricultural and Mechanical School E. W. Butler J. H. Breedlove Karl J. Kay

Booster Car From Georgia Heads Toward Raleigh

The state chamber of commerce booster car, a Primo furnished by Primo Motor Co. of Atlanta, is touring from Barnesville toward Washington with Judge C. J. Lester Col. R. A. Stafford and William Wakefield. A Columbia delegation welcomed them with a Country Club reception and a Colonial Hotel banquet. Secretary Wakefield praised the route’s receptions and anticipated benefits for Georgia and the South as the party plans to meet Governor Kitchen in Raleigh and then Richmond.

Columbia S.C State Chamber of Commerce Barnesville Washington, D.C C. J. Lester R. A. Stafford William Wakefield State Chamber W. H. Gibbes Hamby Columbia Chamber of Commerce Country Club Colonial Hotel Wakefield Georgia South Raleigh Governor Kitchen Chamber of Commerce Richmond Primo Primo Motor Co Atlanta

Court of Appeals Amends Rule on Bills of Exceptions

Athens lawyers should note changes to rule 8 concerning bills of exceptions after September 1, 1911. The amendment details specify that errors must be clearly assigned, with one assignment covering grounds for a new trial unless specific venue or timing questions are raised, in which case a precise error must be stated and supported with evidence or briefs. Counsel must add post office addresses when signing or serving bills of exceptions or lose certain clerk notices.

Mr. John C. O’Farrell Tops Studies at Gordon Institute

Mr John C O Farrell has been attending Gordon Institute this term and stood high in all studies The school is a leading preparatory institution offering strong opportunities for advancement The year’s work was satisfactory to him and to the faculty thanks to diligent study and effort.

John C. O'Farrell Gordon Institute

Foley Kidney Pills Advertised For Kidney Support

Foley Kidney Pills contain ingredients to regulate and strengthen kidney and bladder action. For sale by all druggists.

Public Improvements Rise Across Georgia and Alabama

The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports ongoing public improvements across both states. Cities like Atlanta and Birmingham push major projects, while towns such as Newnan, Columbus, Rome, and Troy solicit bids or issue bonds for roads, utility upgrades, offices, and courthouses. Several counties proceed with road and infrastructure plans, and new businesses and banks form as investment flows into the region.

Columbus Georgia Alabama Atlanta Birmingham Ala Jefferson County Newnan Rome Troy Decatur Cuthbert Colquitt County Russell County Clarke County Marnesville Gale Eatonton Buena Vista Lilburn Toveca Culloden Brunswick Terrell County South Carolina Fulton County

Fourteen Corporations Chartered During the Week

The report notes fourteen corporations were chartered during the week, with one transaction listed as acquired for 2475 dollars and a tidy sum of 209,232 dollars. The item records corporate activity and a notable acquisition value in the period.

Baseball yesterday's results across four cities

Yesterday's scores show New Orleans 72 to 62 over Atlanta with Hess and Nagle on the New Orleans batteries and Britton and Wells on Atlanta. Montgomery beat Memphis 6 to 5 behind Leli vel t and Gribbens for Montgomery. Birmingham defeated Nashville 7 to 13 with Tannehill and Elliott on Birmingham and Fleharty and Munson on Nashville. Mobile overcame Chattanooga 9 to 8 with Allen and Cadman for Mobile and More and Higgins for Chattanooga. Umpires: Pfenninger and Carpen ter and Byron officiated in Birmingham.

New Orleans Atlanta Hess and Nagle Britton Wells Fitz and Hart Birmingham Nashville Tannehill Elliott Yantz Fleharty Munson Byron Mobile R. H. E. Mowe Chattanooga Allen and Cadman More and Higgins Pfenninger

Leading California Druggist Endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar

A Pasadena druggist firm Foley and Co. endorses Foley's Naney and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant suitable for children. The letter from H Ward Drug Co. secretary Parsons states it relieves cold symptoms without nausea or digestion issues and promotes the original Honey and Tar in the yellow package sold by all druggists.

California Pasadena Cal Foley and Co Foley H. Ward Drug Co Cr L Parsons, Sec'y and Treas Toley

Grinnell College Commencement Addresses Delivered

Grinnell Iowa June 14 commencement exercises were held this morning United States Senator William S Kenyon gave the class address and President John H T Main conferred degrees on the graduates.

Grinnell, Ta Grinnell College United States William S. Kenyon John H. T. Main

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