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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

5

Taft Roosevelt clashes spark mixed national views

A SPECIAL NOTICE warns subscribers no carrier collects subscriptions. readers urged to pay at the regular office. The item surveys Taft cabinet prospects, Roosevelt as private citizen, Panama canal critique, ship subsidy vote, and broader trust and political tensions, citing Indiana dry to wet shifts and press backing the New York World libel suit. It notes Binns the wireless hero’s engagement, and comments on golf versus lion hunting for Theodore Roosevelt.

Carrier Bay

Forsaken by its leader in simplified spelling drive

The writer laments the decline of the simplified spelling crusade led by Roosevelt. He notes the last message lacked words like thru and argues changes must come gradually through usage, not by executive order, praising Roosevelt’s restraint.

Roosevelt

Reconstruction laws repealed by Congress in final hours

Congress on its closing day passed a bill to revise federal penal laws and remove Reconstruction era provisions. U S troops in states to protect the vote and racial jury restrictions were ended, signaling broader postwar equality. Representative Clayton of Alabama opposed harsh rhetoric about the president, earning praise for restraint.

South Congress United States House Republican Party Clayton Alabama

Taft Says He Dismissed Unjust Criticism

The report claims President Taft told Yale alumni that he "didn't give a durn about unjust criticism" at a recent meeting. If the quote is accurate, many Americans may regret his choice of language and stance on the affair.

Taft Yale

Hayes Inaugurated President and Notable Deaths Noted

The record notes 1877 Rutherford B. Hayes inauguration in Ohio, 1882 death of Milton S. Latham in New York City, born Columbus Ohio on May 23, 1897, and a severe Deadwood fire in 1894 causing extensive damage.

Rutherford B. Hayes Ohio United States Milton Scott Latham California New York City Columbus

Birthday of Herman Ridder Born in New York City

Herman Ridder, New York newspaper publisher and treasurer of the Democratic National Committee in the last presidential campaign, was born March 5, 1851 in New York City to German parents. He began in insurance, then founded a German Catholic weekly, built the Catholic News into a national leader, and later joined the New York States Zeitung, becoming its president. An active Independent Democrat, he supported Cleveland and Bryan and reform efforts in New York City.

Tr. Hee Herman Ridder New York Democratic National Committee New York City Metropolis Catholic News America Mr. Ridder New York States Zeitung Bryan

Fights Set Tonight in New Orleans Area

Four round Bronson vs Walsh boxing bout headlines a New Orleans schedule. Bronson faces Freddie Walsh in a 20 round event expected to draw local fans and showcase regional boxing talents.

Ray Bronson Freddie Walsh New Orleans

Vinci Restores Health Of Portland Child After Measles

Portland Maine parent reports six year old daughter weakened by measles pneumonia grew thin but recovered after Vinci treatment. Doctor noted improvement and approved continuing Vinci. Vinol touts natural appetite boost, digestion support, and blood strength. sold by H R Palmer & Sons in Athens.

Portland Maine Vinci J. W. Flagg Athens H. R. Palmer & Sons

Australian Skepticism Highlighted in Melba Interview

Melba describes Australians as Westerners of the seventies with humor and mock skepticism. An anecdote about the Bishop of Ballarat visiting a township ends with printers joking at his request for a hotel, the bishop remaining courteous amid laughter.

Melba Australia New York Tribune Ballarat Tam

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonial notes

One Lundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo present asurers of the firm. Walding Kinnan Marvin, wholesale druggists, endorse the firm. Cure taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free. Price five cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Barrymore Stars in The Stubborn Cinderella at Broadway Theatre

Clever Jack Barrymore headlines the Broadway Theatre production The Stubborn Cinderella in New York. He performs a song What’s the Use about the best thing to come out of Chicago. the complete words and music will appear next Sunday in the New York World.

Jack Barrymore America Broadway Theatre New York Chicago New York World

Readers praised vegetable prescription for kidney and rheumatic relief

The paper notes a local pharmacy repeatedly supplied ingredients for a simple remedy claimed to ease kidney complaints, rheumatism, and urinary troubles among older residents. The prescription uses Dandelion fluid extract half ounce, Kargon compound one ounce, and Sarsaparilla syrup three ounces. Adults take one teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. supply lasts about a week.

Miuch

Baseball News And Notes From The Sporting World

A roundup of baseball chatter includes the St Louis Nationals adding Enwright and Californians Jones Walsh Donohue Anderson missing as the White Sox depart for California. Plans to pair Johnny Conlon with Monte Attell for bantam title talk, York Pa. replacing Wilmington in the Tri State League with Doc Reisling new manager. Big Chief Bender wins 375 dollars in a pigeon tourney. Johnny Kling gets a last notice to report to Chance. he brushes it off. Jack Barry declines Milwaukee offer of 1,000,000. Silk O Loughlin confusion with many nicknames. Pennsylvania grid foes for next season listed Brown Michigan Carlisle Indians. Illinois plans Syracuse clash Nov 20 first East visit. Former major leaguers set to manage minors: Wolverton, Duffy, Dunn, Kelly, Ganzel, Casey, Durkett, Hamilton, O Rourke, Eason, Dowd, Kittredge, Orth, Phillips, Reisling, Carr, Peltz, Collins, Cross, Van Halteren, Babb, Bernhard, Greminger. My three year old boy was badly

St. Louis Nationals Enwright Jones Walsh Donohue Anderson White Sox Chicago California Johnny Conlon Monte Attell Togsether York Wilmington Doc” Reisling Bender Johnny Kling Cub Chance Johnny Jack Barry Milwaukee John Gunzel Silk’ O'Loughlins Pennsylvania Brown Michigan Come Carlisle Indians University of Minois Syracuse Illinois Harry Wolverton Newark N. J Hugh Duffy Providence R. J Jack Dunn Baltimore Joe Kelly Toronto Ont John Ganzel Rochester N. Y James Casey Montreal Jesse Durkett Worcester Mass William Hamilton Haverhill J. H. O'Rourke Bridgeport Conn Mal Eason Lawrence Thomas Dowd New Bedford Malachi Kittredge Wilkes-Barre

Labor unions push for gains amid wage standstills and reforms

A Boston union of garment cutters and San Francisco stationary firemen discuss benefits and mortality provisions. Minneapolis forms a branch of labor legislation, while Hamilton Ontario workers seek higher salaries. London and Brockton see civic labor movements and losses of skilled workers. New York and St Paul push licensing and wage loan safeguards, with Nevada governors coordinating labor views. An agreement between Southern Railway officials and shopmen seeks a nine hour day, not affecting wages.

Boston San Francisco American Association For Labor Legislation Minneapolis Hamilton New York Brockton Mass National League For Industrial Education Diamond Workers Association of Amsterdam St. Paul J and Minneapolis Engineers Southern Railway Washington, D. C

The Bell Telephone Transforms Long Distance Communication

The article contrasts old reliance on mail and telegraph with the modern convenience of long distance Bell Telephone. It notes that communication with home and office has become more satisfactory due to the new service, reflecting a shift in everyday connectivity.

Danielsville Bell

Getting On. Doctor's Vacation Obscured Illness Revelry

An elderly patient of a renowned New York physician fell ill while the doctor was away on vacation. A female nurse was hired at the hotel to tend him. A hotel resident overheard the nurse and the chambermaid, with Maggie noting the nurse sat on the patient’s lap that morning.

New York Shure Maggie

Millege Avenue Home Sell Offer Card

Real estate notice touts a fine Millege Avenue home for sale. Agent invites inquiry to discuss features and price.

Millege Avenue

J T Anderson Mt Vernon Masonic and Knights directories

Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets second Thursday monthly at MascarineJ building Clayton street. Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday at Castle Hall Maz Joseph building corner Clayton and Wall Streets. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at 8 oclock in Max Joseph building. Athens G P of E NG 780 meets Wednesday at 8:30 at Broad and Lumpkin. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O F meets Tuesday at 8 at Lodge 1 Carlton building. Davis Camp No 292 W O W meets at Carlton Bldg Jackson street. Athens Rebekah Lodge No 34 11 C O F meets Thursday 8:30 at Carlton building Jackson street.

Mt. Vernon Lodge A. M Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 Mascarine J Ird Max Joseph Building Clayton Street W. A. Capps W. M. J. M. Crane Sec’y Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph J. G. Trussell H. P. G. Be.stond Athens G. P. OF E. NG Lodge Quarters Broad Lumpkin Streets M. G. Michael Geo. H. Palmer B. Davis Carlton Jackson Street Geo. B. Davis Com. Cem J. C. Cartledge Clens Rebekah Lodge Carlton Building Minnie Tuck N. G Maud Nichols

Train Schedule for Gainesville Midland and Georgia Railroad

Arrival and departure times listed for Athens and Gainesville routes. Georgia Railroad and Central of Georgia lines show multiple trains daily with mixed and passenger services. Details include morning and evening windows, Sunday exceptions, and station agents.

Gainesville Midland Athens Southern

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