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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
7
New Oglevans March 16. By unanimous ruling the state supreme court upholds the Locke bill prohibiting gambling on race tracks and affirms seven months in jail and a $200 fine for bookmakers Robert Sheffield and Placido Frigerio in a test at City Park race track.
In Washington on March 16 rumors said Speaker Cannon could win the U.S. Senate nomination from Illinois if he seeks it. The chatter attributed the deadlock in Illinois Senate selection to unnamed factions and political maneuvering amid a capitol rumor mill.
The report notes the insurgent faction in the house clashing with Cannon supporters over the speakership. It is said Cannon would not accept the post under the current rules, and the understanding is he would simply take a seat on the floor if he declined.
A committee of prominent New York physicians considers establishing a major surgical research institution as a memorial to Dr. William T. Bull who died of cancer in Savannah. The project would add equipment to Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, with at least 150000 expected to be raised.
New York March 16 Authorities have not found evidence linking anyone to the Palestine assassination of Detective Joseph Petrosino in Palermo Sicily. Four Italians arrested in Brooklyn were arraigned and each held on $1000 bail for concealed weapons. Sentiment over the killing may unite city police and federal agents in the hunt for his killers.
Pinehurst N C March 16 John Philip Sousa bandmaster here declares ragtime has had its funeral saying it was overfed by imitators and left the public sickened by poor stuff He notes he has not played fast time this season and contrasts ragtime with merit in opera and other tunes while praising some old ragtime pieces for clever manipulation
Atlanta March 16 Governor Smith plans to ask the prison commission before leaving the city to reopen the purchase inquiry for a state farm for white convicts to allow detailed review of two or three alternative tracts. The Wimberly tract near Twiggs County is under scrutiny due to distance and price cuts by other bidders.
Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as unequaled for croup and cold relief. He notes giving it at the first sign of a croupy cough can prevent an attack and cites widespread home use. Available from H R Palmer Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith and Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.
Chicago March 16 William J Bryan in an interview indicated openness to a Nebraskan United States senate bid in 1911 to replace Elmer J Burkett. He said he might not run but would welcome a stronger Nebraska Democrat election chance. he sees the party in better condition than 1892 with potential to control Congress.
In a stormy session the House adopted Fitzgeralds amendment 211 to 172 overhauling rules. The changes create a calendar of unanimous consent, give minority a easier motion on previous questions, protect calendar Wednesday with a two thirds vote, and aim to curb favoritism by the rules committee. Speaker Cannon sees it as slight progress while Bryan forces are defeated.
Members of the Oconee Burial Association are hereby notified that an assessment is due on account of the death of Mrs. C P Bond. Make a payment promptly within 15 days to me at Athens Foundry. J H Mealor, Secretary, Athens Ga, March 13, 1909.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets second Thursday monthly at Masonic Hall 3rd floor Max Joseph bldg Clayton St. St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday nights 8 at Castle Hall Maz Joseph bldg corner Clayton and Wall. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at 8 in lodge room Max Joseph building. Athens Chapter of P C E N G meets Wednesdays 8:30 Broad and Lumpkin streets. Glenn Lodge No 75 I C F meets Tuesdays 8 at Carlton Building Jackson St. Davis Camp No 292 W O W meets at Carlton Bldg Jackson St. Athens Rebekah Lodge No 3 1 C O F meets Thursdays 8:30 Carlton Building Jackson St. Visitors invited.
Arrival and departure times for Athens and surrounding lines listed by railroad. CENTRAL OF GEORGIA and SOUTHERN schedules show morning and afternoon departures, mixed trains, passenger services, and Sunday specifics with multiple time options for each service. J Z Hoke is named as agent for routing details.
Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury North Carolina, author of several books, recounts a kidney illness that left him bedbound for eight days. He details thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination before Foley s Kidney Remedy eased the pain and restored normal urine, urging others to try it. He also touts long distance Bell Telephone for quick, economical results.
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