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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
3
Lipscomb & Company agents publish six monthly financial statements for multiple insurers. The notices detail total wound funds amounting to 25 576 579 13 dollars for the benefit of policy holders. Office contact listed as 109.
Salem Oregon March 14 Arguments were heard today before the state supreme court in the University of Oregon referendum case involving alleged frauds in the Oregon system. Evidence showed 3378 fraudulent and 4525 void names among petitions for a referendum on a 503000 building measure at Eugene. The case drew interest from Governor Harmon Governor Wilson and British ambassador Bryce.
Special to the Banner Chicago March 14 Richard Yates of Springfield begins his Republican bid for governor at Peoria and plans active canvassing through the primary. A former governor from 1900 to 1904 he remains popular with factions and Lorimer followers alike while eight others seek the nomination amid party factional strife. Democrats hope for a rare state victory, with Altgeld the last to win both president and governor in one year.
New York March 14 Mrs Andrew Carnegie Mrs William K Vanderbilt Mrs John A Dix and Mrs O H P Belmont are among patronesses for the Woman's Industrial Exhibition at Grand Central Palace opened today and running to March 23. Ten organizations representing 10 000 women promote the event to display advances by women in trade science art philosophy and literature.
In New York on March 14 a joint conference opened to consider wage demands from engineers of Eastern railroads. The engineers, backed by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, seek a pay hike of 15 to 50 percent and standardization of wages. The railroad side includes executives from major lines east of the Mississippi and north of the Chesapeake and Ohio, plus Canada's Grand Trunk Railway. The meeting is expected to last several days.
Packey McFarland faces Burns in a 10 round bout at Kenosha Wisconsin. Clarence English meets Eddie Handle in a 10 round match in Atlanta.
An advertisement claims Zemo and Zemo Soap cure eczema and skin eruptions for all ages across America. It touts three reasons for endorsement, asserts deep germ destruction, and notes an Athens endorsement by the Citizens' Drug Store.
New York March 14 Willie Hoppe and George Sutton finish practice for their 18.1 balk line world championship match at the Hotel Astor tomorrow night Hoppe holds both 18.1 and 18.2 titles and recently beat Sutton for the 18.2 crown The upcoming bout marks their second meeting in five weeks and fans expect a rare display of cue artistry from the youthful champion and the veteran contender.
An advertisement proclaims PAZO Ointment cures piles in six to fourteen days. The druggist offers a money refund if it fails. The claim targets itching bleeding and protruding piles with a bold promotional tone.
Rochester Minnesota March 14 delegates and visitors arrive for the annual Southeastern Minnesota Educational Association convention. The formal opening occurs tonight with sessions continuing tomorrow and Saturday. Noted educators on the program include University of Minnesota president Vincent Wisconsin university figures Maxwell O Shea and Chicago education dean Nathaniel Butler.
In Washington D C on March 14 commemorative exercises honored the life character and public works of the late Senator William P Frye of Maine. Eulogies were delivered by the Maine delegation in Congress and by Senators Lodge Bailey Cullom Gallinger Stone Simmons and other friends and admirers.
Susan H. writes that there is no royal road to fat reduction and that careful dieting plus 86 minutes of exercise help. She advises consulting a physician to determine the best forms of slimming methods.
Listing shows several houses on Oneta Avenue Dearing Street Finley Street Jackson Street Milledge Avenue with 5 8 5 4 4 rooms and prices from 12.50 to 40.00. Also store room space available on Oconcest at 15.00.
Billy Nolan seeks ring comeback while taking on the Sullivan twins under his management. The National Sporting Club in London hosts bouts with mixed entrants as Battling Nelson remains active, delivering hard-hitting showdowns for eager fans.
If you have trouble getting rid of your cold you may know you are not treating it properly. There is no reason why a cold should hang on for weeks and it will let if you take Chamberlains Cough Remedy. For sale by all dealers.
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