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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1909

Page

5

Sherman Denies His Death in Utica

In Utica at the Utica Trust Company president Charles Sherman denies rumors of his death. He tells a New York broker the reports are grossly exaggerated and premature saying he died this morning only in a jesting sense. He remains in town for the funeral and will visit again during Congress sessions while discussing tariff changes and speeding revision.

Sherman New York Sun Utica Utica Trust Company Wall Street New York Mr. Sherman Congress

Reflections of a Bachelor in New York Press

A short essay suggests the average man hinders others to gain wealth, arguing that investing in vice or bad ventures may appear to yield quicker money, while the narrator questions this viewpoint and cautions about greed.

New York Press

Gainesville’s Push to Pave Streets Signals Progress

Gainesville announces an upcoming street paving program led by experienced contractor George Mathews. The move mirrors Athens’ example, aiming to boost the city’s image with improved sidewalks and roads, and promises economical, quality work under Mathews’s supervision.

Gainesville Athens Toda Georgia George Mathews

Taft Not Committed To Income Tax Plan

Washington reports Mr. Stevens Minnesota said he favored a modified income tax and would draft a bill on his own responsibility. White House says Taft has not committed to an income tax. Attorney General Wickersham notes no income tax bill prepared for the president. inheritance tax bill is his current focus.

Washington House of Representatives Stevens Minnesota Taft White House Wickersham

Relief for Women with Australian Leaf

Advertises Mother Gray's Australian Leaf for women’s ailments including back pain bladder and kidney trouble. Claims it regulates and relieves female weaknesses in inflamation and ulcerations. price 60 cents, sample free, mail order from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co le Roy N. Y

Two muscular men clash in a brutal ring match prompt crowd reaction

In a crowded ring two muscular fighters hammer at each other while spectators react with shock and harsh words. A tender hearted observer calls it horrible though another regular counters with stronger language and anticipation of a decisive moment.

Last Lecture by Dr Guy Carleton Lee at State Normal

The Athens audience heard Guy Carleton Lee present The Strength of the People, arguing Democracy requires a free, educated citizenry. He cited Aristotle on cycles of nations from Democracy to plutocracy and warned against unrest from class friction.

Guy €. Lee Athens Guy Carleton Lee State Normal Sr. Lee North Carolina Lee Aristotle

Not Afraid to Face Danger Says Audience

Distinguished speaker asserts democracy and federal strength kept from collapse and that the American people are not afraid to face trials. Dr. Lee warns of unrest and evils, then analyzes envy jealousy distrust and materialism undermining society politics and economy.

Lee

Rioting Near Guthrie Ends With Three Deaths

On Hickory settlement near Guthrie Oklahoma a clash between deputies and armed African Americans left three men dead and five wounded. A larger posse of about 100 negroes faced 20 deputies in multiple duels until daybreak. Forty deserters were captured. Deputy Fowler was wounded. All quiet by nightfall.

Guthrie Okla Hickory Settlement Aoattle Henrietta Fowler

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney Troubles

An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure kidney or bladder trouble not beyond medicine's reach. It asserts relief from backache and irregularity to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes if treated.

Foley Bright

Poisoner Popova Charged in Samara Case

London dispatch reports Popova, arrested at Samara, accused of poisoning at least 300 people over 30 years. She allegedly ran a business killing husbands of abused wives for a small fee.

London Daily Mail St. Petersburg Popova Samara

A Pleasant Physic for Stomach and Liver

When you want a pleasant physic Chamberlains Stomach and Liver pills offer a mild gentle action with a pleasant cathartic effect. Call R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L drug store for a free sample.

Chamberlain R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. Drug Store

Castro Says He Will Return to Venezuela to Restore Power

Paris reports Gioriano Castro former president of Venezuela left for Bordeaux and told Venezuelan admirers he intends to return home to reconquer his country if necessary. He criticized Juan Vicente Gomez and warned of bankruptcy for those now in power. He said he seeks action and believes God and destiny call him back.

Paris Gioriano Castro Venezuela Bordeaux Senor Castro Napoleon Elba Francis 1 Castro Juan Vincento Gomez Europe Therat Puten

New Life Pills Claim Cure All Ailments

Ad for Dr. King’s New Life Pills touts prevention of appendicitis and cures for constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Sold for 25 cents by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R Palmer & Sons.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro R Palmer & Sons

Taft nominates diplomats and officials in March list

Washington outlines a series of Taft administration nominations including John G A Leishman to Italy as ambassador and Henry Clay Ide to Spain as envoy. Charles H Sherill is named to Argentina, Charles P Orr as U S judge, William G Wheeler and Cornelius D Murane as U S attorneys, Ormsby McHam as assistant secretary, and Charles A Judson as collector in Sandusky. Judson’s appointment signals a Foraker wing victory in Ohio.

Washington Italy John G. A. Leishman Pennsylvania Spain Henry Clay Ide Vermont Argentine Republic Charles H. Sherill New York United States Western District Charles P. Orr William G. Wheeler Wisconsin Cornelius D. Murane Alaska Commerce Ormsby McHam North Dakota Sandusky Ohio Charles A. Judson Judson Taft

To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Claim

A vintage ad promises curing a cold in one day with laxative bromine quine tablets. Druggists refund money if it cures no illness. E. W. Groves signature appears on each box.

E. W. Grove

Miss Emerys engagement sparks anti Japanese protests

In San Francisco Mrs Arch Deacon Emery and her daughter Miss Helen Emery fled Corte Madeira for Tacoma after hostile crowds formed over their engagement to Japanese financier Gunjiro Aoki. Archdeacon Emery opposes the match and Oregon law would block a license, pushing the couple toward Washington or Spokane for wedlock.

San Francisco John Emery Emery Episcopal Church Helen Gladys Emery Gunjiro Aoki Corte Madeira Tacoma Wash Aoki Sacramento Bishop Nichols Archdeacon Emery Oregon Portland Ore Gladys Emery Aoki-Emery Spokane Hollywood Cal California

Moving Pictures by Daylight in Lighted Rooms

New York Herald describes stereopticon pictures usable in daylight or bright rooms. Devices keep lantern light from the screen, using heavy curtains or a glass panel in a black box, so screens aren’t dazzled and lamps need not be extinguished.

New York Herald France Paris

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