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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1904

Page

4

Father of Many Children Utah Mormon Leader Says He Has 42

At a Washington hearing on March 8 Mr Taft or asked for an aired schedule of Mr Smiths children born since 1890 over the p of Mr Smiths chair man Burrows inquired about the ages of the named children Smith listed twenty one boys and twenty one girls and declared he is proud of all of them Senator Overman challenged the claim that Jesus Christ was a polygamist and Mr Smith said the church teaches Jesus descended from a line of polygamists through David to Abraham Mr Smith left the stand as the sole witness after five days of testimony.

Mormon Church Washire Smovuthe Mr. Smith Smith James Mashe Calvin Ian Burrows Dave Senator Overman Jesus Christ David Abrah

Burned Body Found Near Atlanta Negro Grounds

A burned, unidentified white man was found Saturday afternoon in woods near negro camping grounds eight miles north of Atlanta, one and a half miles west of Atlanta Heights. County police, led by Dunbar Maddox and Cheshire, investigate a suspected murder reported by a local black woman who informed her pastor Monday. The case prompts renewed efforts by authorities to uncover the circumstances and motive behind the brutal death.

Atlanta March Atlanta Heights Dunbar, Maddox Cheshire A. Q. Turner Philadelphia George P. Hossey Martin Hossey Willam C. Danze Danze

Fireman killed under train near Calcutta Georgia

J W Bass a fireman on the Southern rail was killed Monday afternoon at 5 near Calcutta Georgia. Bass fell from his engine under the wheels and met instant death. Orian S Nunnally was elected to a seat on the police board succeeding W C Jones of Atlanta. A Richland District feud tale unfolded in city criminal court. Summer Rest encampment ground proposed for a naval school site in North Carolina. Mississippi planters will raise corn acreage despite cotton prices. Senate passed naval appropriation then moved to army bill. Georgia commissioners depart for St Louis to finalize Georgia exhibit plans. Cordele romantic wedding of two young locals who had known only a few days. Mississippi legislature likely to adjourn next Saturday after passing notable laws. Panama Canal company officials in Paris deny obstacle to concession transfer to US. Alonzo Weatherly near Bad Springs North Carolina kills Cal Jackson flees then involvement leads to tragedy with the adversary’s daughter killed.

Chattanooga Tenn J. W. Bass Southern Rail Calcutta Bass Richland City Criminal Court Summer Rest N. C Mieslesippi Senate Georgia St. Louis Cordele Panama Canal Company Paris United States Alonzo Weatherly Bad Springs Cal Jackson Oy Mass

Health Club in Session on Girls Health

Chicago meeting of the Progressive Health Club discussed the health of homeless and penniless girls. Mrs Hodgkinson criticized wealthy women for indifference. Dr Anna Holm blamed maternal neglect for girls' ignorance and risk, urging Carnegie’s $750000 gift to fund a home for homeless working girls and a class taught by women physicians. City officials urged to enforce ordinances restricting sale of poisons to prescriptions.

Chicago Lawrence Hodgkinson Progressive Health Club Anna Holm Andrew Carnegie Massachusetts Club Women of

Pneumonia Deaths Surpass Last Year In New York State

New York report shows 1,800 total deaths last week with 460 from pneumonia, compared with 1,470 total and 303 pneumonia deaths the prior year same week. January pneumonia deaths reach 1,510 statewide.

New York Health Department

Baseball Magnets in Session in Memphis 1904 Schedule

Representatives from the Southern League of Baseball Clubs meet in Memphis Tennessee to adopt the 1904 schedule with President Kavanaugh presiding. All clubs are represented and the schedule is expected to be announced later today amid humor and disruption. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended as a cure for troubles.

Memphis, Tenn Southern League of Baseball Clubs Kavanaugh Hood

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