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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1908

Page

9

Georgia and New York game excites Athens crowds on campus

Short notes describe a campus baseball clash between the Georgia team and the New York Americans drawing strong local interest. Fans expect to see Chase and Chesbro, with Griffith managing the lineup. Also mentions Wooten's Book Store opening and various local notices including room wanted and coal sales.

Orr Drug Company Ery Georgia New York Americans Georgia Boys Yankees Griffith Chase Wicely Chesbro Johnson

Senate Question Marks Senator Smith Swearing In

Washington March 26 Senator Burrows chairman of the committee on privileges and elections objected to the swearing in of Senator elect Smith of Maryland chosen to succeed the late Senator Whyte. The objection cited that Smith's election had not been in the form prescribed by the constitution. A senate roll call had been held to ensure full attendance with nearly all senators in their seats.

Smith Senate Washington Burrows Committee On Privileges and Elections Sems Tor Maryland Whyte Barrows

1000 foot ships loom over New York harbor needs

The Belfast firm Harlan and Wolff begins slips and cradles for ships 1000 feet long with first arrivals expected in 1911. New York City lacks docking space on Manhattan Island and warrants a harbor expansion plan, possibly a Jamaica Bay harbor with rail links to ease giant ship traffic and coastal trade.

New York Harlan & Wolff Ship Building Company Belfast New York City Manhattan Island Low North River Jamaica Bay Hamburg Antwerp

Prom Success Magazine fragment Maggie gas stove issue

A short stage line shows Maggie reporting a gas stove outage and her mistress urging to fight the issue, with the problem described as going out through the roof. The dialogue captures a domestic moment from a Prom Success Magazine fragment.

Prom Success Maggie

The Match Involving Jimpson and Beare

A fragment discusses young Jimpson and his fiancée Neith Pr and questions the engagement. Beare mentions they have been talking the matter over.

Jimpson Beare

Mr. Birchmore Returns Home After Accident

Mr. Fred Birchmore was confined to his room after stepping on a nail in a recent mishap. He was seen out yesterday and friends were glad to have him back in circulation.

Fred Birchmore Mr. Birchmore

Cobb Chooses Athens As Home

Mr. Andrew Cobb son of Judge Andrew J. Cobb of this city will relocate to Athens and make it his home in the future. He has lived in Atlanta but decides to cast his lot with the people of Athens and is welcomed here as a citizen.

Andrew Cobb Athens Andrew J. Cobb Cobb Atlanta

Unclear State Dept on Dr Hill Berlin Appointment

Washington reports the state department lacks firm details on Germany's objections to Dr David Jayne Hill as ambassador designate to Berlin. Ambassador Tower has sent a letter, with officials weighing whether to cable the substance, amid diplomatic speculation and potential German objections influencing the appointment.

Washington State Department Germany David Jayne Hill Berlin Hill Ambassador Tower Tower Dr. Hill Prince Henry

Rodgers Warns Against Inaccurate School Histories

Attate Georgia March 26 Judge Rodgers of the National Association of Gray Veterans has prepared a report for the St Petersburg meeting. He condemns school histories for errors omissions prejudice and repeated copying. He notes the association’s growth since 1904 and its mission to unite Blue and Gray veterans.

Rodgers Attate Robert L. Rodgers National Association of’ Id Gray St. Petersburg Fla Judge Rodgers Veterans of the Blue The Association

Donaghey Named Governor Nominee in Arkansas Primary

Early returns from yesterday's Democratic primary indicate George W. Donaghey of Faulkner County has been nominated for governor over W P Kirby and John H Himmon. More than 100000 votes cast statewide, one of the heaviest polls in years.

Sale of Bonds for City of Athens Thirty Year Bonds

Ride will be received by the undersigned up to May 1, 1908 for the purchase of 75,000 five per cent bonds of the City of Athens Georgia. For full information address M Snelling Chairman Finance Committee P O Box 283 Athens Ga.

Athens Co. M. Snelling

Captain Landrum Improves After Box Accident

Captain Joseph Landrum, badly hurt when a heavy box fell on his leg, is improving after the incident near the lune. The accident caused flesh laceration and bruising, and many friends are eager to hear of his continued recovery.

Joseph Landrum Landrum Evei

Cotton markets show steady to day with gains in New York

Athens and New York markets moved higher but closed only modestly above yesterday. White cotton bids around 103 cents, buyers active in New York with a midmorning rally of 4 to 9 points, spot middling around 10.50 to 10.75. Liverpool futures edged up, with open steady ahead of exports and receipts forecast in Houston and New Orleans ranges.

Athens New York Liverpool Polpta Highhenge Tb Se Sena Sajes

Train Schedule Athens Route Details

GAINESVILLE MIDLAND lists daily trains to Athens except Sunday at 6 10 am and 2 pm with Sunday departures at 7 45 am and 4 pm. Arrival times to Athens run daily except Sunday at 31 15 am and 8 45 pm with Sunday arrivals at 5 16 pm and 7 46 pm.

Gainesvile Midland Athens

Roosevelt’s Message Delights Wall Street Headlines

Wall Street greets President Roosevelt’s message with joy. Reported as a peace offering to corporations, it spurs rumors of large campaign contributions and signals broad support for new regulation of trusts and securities through federal commissions.

Roosevelt Wall Street New York Ertain

American Diplomat Dies After Wounding in Korea Crisis

D W Stevens American diplomat and Korean state adviser died from peritonitis after being shot in San Francisco. Authorities say the attack followed an earlier lobby assault by four Koreans. The shooter Wong Chaeng and accomplice D W Chun were detained. A 700 member Korean League in Frisco is described as revolutionary with bitter sentiments.

D. W. Stevens San Francisco Couso Washington Kioke Wong Chaeng D. W. Chun Chaeng Frisco

Kodo remedies for stomach disorders advertised

An advertisement touts Kodo as the best known remedy for dyspepsia heartburn sour stomach and belching with bold claims across the stomach complaint spectrum sold by all druggists.

Walker declares candidacy for Solicitor General in Western Circuit

Clifford Walker announces his candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit, covering Gwinnett Wilton Jackson Clarke Oconee Banks and Franklin counties subject to the Democratic State Executive Committee. He appeals for support from the people of Monroe Georgia.

Gwinnett Wilton Jackson, Clarke Western Circuit Gwinnett, Walton Ueson Oconee Clarke, Banks and Franon Eal

Candidacy announced for solicitor general in Western Circuit

A notice declares a candidate running for solicitor general in the Western Circuit covering Gwinnett Walton Oconee Clarke Banks and Franklin counties. The filing emphasizes party affiliation and election context within the Democratic slate.

Sculptor Sought for Job at London Boarder’s Table

An old boarder questions a new arrival about his occupation. The man claims to be a sculptor and says he carves marble. The exchange hints the newcomer may become a useful addition to the table, with playful wordplay on his craft.

London

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