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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1906

Page

2

Subscriptions and notices for The Athens Banner

The Athens Banner lists annual and shorter subscription rates for daily and weekly papers, payment methods, and delivery notices. It notes that carriers must not collect payments and urges prompt reports of delivery issues, with contact to the business office. The piece then appears to drift into garbled notes about crops, politics, and figures, indicating uncertain or damaged OCR text.

Athens Post Office

Political Echoes and Rhetoric Across Georgia

A scraped column riffs on McKinley Roosevelt and Wood wins in the Philippines, Cleveland’s era, Parker’s speech, Teddy’s followers, Rockefeller’s elusive wealth, and Georgia’s racial politics noting no Black officers in state offices while praising Georgia’s primary system.

Georgia Senate House of Representatives Congress State House

Denials of Manila Cruelty Claims Target Leonard Wood

Reports in Washington contend General Leonard Wood denied statements alleging American soldiers butchered civilians in the Dajo mountain battle near Jolo. The controversy centers on whether Wood’s denials will quell charges of cruelty that threaten his standing and popularity amid ongoing scrutiny of actions by U S forces in the Philippines battle.

Leonard Wood Manila Dajo Jolo General Wood Washington Hokis Mie Regan

Is Chess Injurious or Helpful Through History

An uncertain critique of chess use and its effects on mental health and vitality. Mentions Morphy as a noted chess figure who allegedly suffered insanity, contrasting perceived benefits with potential dangers of prolonged study.

Cebu

Markets News From Athens and New York

Market brief from Athens Georgia dated March 21 reports local price quotes at 11 cents and New York at 11.55 with futures for May Sue July October December and Chicago grains section noting wheat corn oats and pork lard alongside rough price markers and duty notes.

New York Chicago Grain and Produce

Gotton Letter from York Markets March Update

A York market update notes strong demand at noon and a liquidating day after yesterday's sharp rise. Analysts see potential May effects on prices as crops and trade shift with May delivery expectations. The report mentions markets showing variance from last year and hints at broader market pressures.

York Larser Comisne Weeummlatines Jaen York Stork Yesterdigy

Navy ship crews and discipline under naval reform debate

A discussion on naval discipline, enlistment, and officer–sailor relations argues that disciplined crews require self respect and esteem. It notes the divide between enlisted men and officers educated at public expense and criticizes naval organization as the source of uniform disrespect. Also mentions Mayo and Liverpool shipping news and a catarrhal remedy advertisement.

Uncle Sam Annapolis

Bettie E White Convicted in Strychnine Poisoning Case

In Rayville Louisiana on March 19 Bettie E White 38 was convicted of manslaughter for poisoning her husband with strychnine to end her marriage and wed a younger man. Judge W J Gray sentenced her to fifteen years in the penitentiary. The trial lasted a week and featured testimony from Mary Bansett eldest daughter of Mrs White.

Rayville Bettie E. White W. J. Gray Mary Bansett White

Clarke county sheriff and clerk candidates announce re election

Clarke county announces candidates for the Democratic primary. John W. Wier and M. D. Browning seek sheriff. Elmer J. Crawford runs for Clerk of the Superior Court. H. H. Linton declares for tax collector.

Clarke County John W. Wier Superior Court Superior Court of H. H. Linton

Clarke County Tax Receiver and Treasurer Candidate Notice

A candidate announces for Clarke county Tax Receiver pending action of J H Dorsey and for Clarke county Treasurer subject to the Democratic process. The notice names Clarke county as the jurisdiction and references official roles and party procedure.

Clarke County J. H. Dorsey

Fraternal Lodge Meeting Schedule and Invitations

Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M holds regular meetings the second Thursday monthly at Masonic Hall 3rd floor Max Joseph building Claytor St. W A Capps W M George T Murrell Secy. Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 at Castle Hall Max Joseph building corner Clayton and Wall Sts. Visiting Knights invited. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays at 8 in Carlton Building Jackson St. Athens Lodge No 790 BPOE meets Wednesdays at 830 at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin Sts. Sequee Tribe No 54 J O R M meets Wednesdays at 8 in Knights of Pythias hall. Members urged to attend.

Mt. Vernon Lodge A. M Mount Vernon Lodge Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Claytor Street W. A. Capps W. M Elmo Lodge K. of P St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Max Joseph Clayton and Wall Streets Williams Lodge Carlton Building Jackson Street Odd Fellows Athens Lodge Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets T. J. Shackelford Geo. H. Palmer Sequee Tribe Knights of Pythias Hall M. G. Michael C. A. Lambert

Handwriting Ties Woman to Alleged Poison Plot

The report states that handwriting of her mother was identified in many billet doux allegedly sent by Mrs. White to Manfred, 23, in connection with the poison conspiracy.

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