Secret visit stirs thoughts on Athens court house bonds
A former partner of Morgan and harvester trust men visits Oyster Bay amid talk of a new Athens court house. The piece cites 1158 Clarke county citizens ready to back bonds and progress, with clean-up days in January and a general push for building in the county. It notes Georgia congressmen may not seek re-election, sparking statewide speculation.
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Morgan and Harvester Trust
Oyster Bay
Clarke County
Georgia
Congress
Street Car Fare Cuts May Precede Lighting Rate Reductions
Atlanta observers note street car forks might be ready to lower fares ahead of the electric company cutting lighting and power rates. The same group runs both utilities. Dr. Remsen of Johns Hopkins University will visit Atlanta to engage students and citizens with current American thought.
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Atlanta
Electric Company
Remsen
Johns Hopkins University
Attens
Amerdea
New York voters split on Roosevelt and Underwood leadership
Opinion from observers in New York suggests any Democrat can carry the state. A strong conservative strand would back Underwood if Roosevelt runs, citing his leadership and record over the past dozen years, while leveraging past positions and alignment.
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New York
Roosevelt
Underwood
Lattern
Athens Hearts On The Right Side Of Civic Life
Athens residents respond with generosity as two women help a stranger start a business. A boarding house full of used furniture is furnished from local homes, each piece carrying history and human interest, showcasing the community’s compassionate heart.
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Athens
Vithens
Courthouse bonds call to mobilize voters
Registration closed and votes needed clear. Supporters must mobilize to ensure a full turnout on election day as past support almost carried but short by about one hundred votes. Opposition is small. enthusiasm should be stirred with Chamber of Commerce backing the bond movement.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland Rejects Third Term Bid and Roosevelts Difference
The article asserts Grover Cleveland opposed a third presidential term and never sought party influence after his presidency. It contrasts Cleveland with Theodore Roosevelt, noting Cleveland's unalterable pledge not to be renominated and his later limited public influence.
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Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
The Near Beer Edict Sparks Crowded Saloon Watch
A police edict ending free lunches at near beer venues prompts crowd ire. Saloon keepers respond with crackers pickles cheese and sausage in some spots while others skip elaborate refreshments as prices stay the same.
Unclear local column on saloons and slang rules
The passage notes a year start ordinance banning amusements and saloon temptations, asks if giving salt with beer is illegal, and recalls regional colloquial speech and a mountain story about a timekeeper and foreman.
Vinol advertised as preventive against grip complications
An ad warns grip may lead to pleurisy or pneumonia and promotes Vinol cod liver oil plus iron. It cites Mr W R Williams of West Pittston Pa and H R Palmer & Sons of Athens Ga praising Vinol with a money back guarantee.
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Vinci
W. R. Williams
West Pittston
H R, Palmer &Sons
Thens
Work Begins in Georgia for Underwood Project
The campaign notes that work has begun in Georgia for Underwood, presenting a dignified and steady effort. Supporters, especially in Alabama, praise the disciplined approach and expect continued progress without shame or hesitation.
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Georg’a
Underwood
The
Alabamanm
This Date in History March Eight Highlights
A chronological digest lists events on March 8 across years from 1702 to 1911. Notable items include William III’s death and Queen Anne’s accession, battles and political shifts in Europe, treaties with Japan, Civil War era sea actions, and prominent deaths like Fillmore Beecher Ericsson. Urban labor safety efforts are noted in New York.
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Anne
England
Aboukir
Egypt
Nathaniel Alexander
North Carolina
Salisbury
N. C
Mecklenburg
United States
Japan
White River
Washington
Sir Charles Moss Birthday Milestones and Obituaries
Sir Charles Moss of Ontario born March 8 1840 in Cobourg rose to high legal office becoming chief justice in 1902 after earlier roles as lecturer and Queen's Counsel. Also noted are birthday acknowledgments for Homer Davenport 45 George Gibbs 42 James Hemenway 53 Oliver Wendell Holmes 71 Bramwell Booth 54 and other tributes.
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Sir Charles Moss
Ontario
Cobourg
Law Society of
Upper Canada
Law Society
Queen’s Council
University of Toronto
Court of Appeals For
Gibson
Charles Moss
Homer C. Davenport
George Gibbs
James A. ‘Hemenway
United States
Indiana
Wisconsin to test co operative stores for high cost living
A member of the new board of public affairs says Wisconsin will tackle high living costs by establishing co operative stores. Plans are moving to implement the Rochdale pioneer store model from Great Britain.
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Board of Public Affairs
Wisconsin
Rochdale Pioneer
Great Britain
Prohibitionists Set Illinois State Convention in Springfield
Illinois Prohibitionists will hold their state convention in Springfield on April 10 to discuss party platforms and coordinate activities. Delegates from across the state are expected to attend and elect officers.
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Illinois
Springfield
Train Arrivals and Departures at Central of Georgia
Central of Georgia Railroad schedules show daily departures to Macon at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Trains from Macon arrive at 1:16 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. City time listed for all events.
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Central OF Georgia
R. R
Macon
Ami
Seaboard Air Line Train Schedules for Athens
Northbound trains 58 52 33 and 88 arrive or depart Athens at 7 36 pm 10 30 am 4 16 pm and 11 59 pm. Southbound trains 41 67 88 and 58 depart Athens at 6 04 am 7 10 am 2 50 pm and 6 18 pm. Trains 57 58 do not run north of Athens. Times are Athens City Eastern.
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Athens
Treia
Southern Railway Schedule for Athens Georgia
Train timetable shows arrivals and departures at Athens Georgia with No. 261 mixed train at 9 35 am No. 217 regular at 11 51 am No. 287 regular at 7 26 pm and departures No. 217 at 7 86 am No. 240 regular at 12 60 pm No. 262 mixed at 5 45 pm Sundays No. 287 arrives 7 25 pm and No. 240 departs evenings 12 50 pm.
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Athens
New Time Table Details for Gainesville Midland Rail Service
The notice lists daily arrivals and departures for Gainesville Midland trains with exceptions. It specifies arrivals daily except Sunday and Sunday only times and departure times on Sundays and non Sundays, including 6:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. on Sundays and 4:80 p. m. on other days.
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Gainesville Midland
Ivy
Xcebi
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