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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1914
Page
2
In Atlanta on March 30 James Ley, the convict linked to the Mary Phagan murder, said he would show affidavits against him are false while Conley received one year imprisonment amid proceedings tied to Lea M. Frank’s trial appeals.
Little Rock Ark March 30 Wil am F Kirby associate justice of State supreme court late tonight State Senator James P Clarke votes in the returns from last days Democratic primary to senatorial candidate Official of 2 out of 75 counties are in
Short classified notes list miscellaneous ads. Includes offers for shoe repair harnesses, parcel post costs, rent notices for seven and six room cottages, home ownership by rent, building permits, horse ownership offer, a stray dark bay one eyed horse, and room rentals on Dubose Avenue. Names include Mim Brothers, J C Jester, A H Davison, W C Orr, J A Gordon. Box 655 City appears as contact.
Washington reports the State department seeking delay in the arson case of Dr. Benjamin R. Leigh of Jacksonville Florida. Leigh was arrested at Ciba Honduras for fire at his own drug store and a U.S. Senator urged action to obtain more evidence for the trial.
President Wilson will not attend the National Drainage Congress to be held in Savannah in April after information from Washington tonight confirms the effort to secure his presence failed.
A testimonial promotes Eckman’s Alterative as effective for weak lungs and throat ailments including bronchitis and asthma. The letter by W M Tatem claims dramatic recovery after starting the remedy in late 1905 and credits improved health and weight gain. The advertisement urges readers to request a recovery booklet and to buy from leading druggists.
Dr. Eugene C. Branson, accompanied by Mrs. Branson, leaves today for Madison Wisconsin where he has been invited to appear at a major conference of educational leaders called by the state board of education.
A medical missionary in Pes hawar notes Afghanistan shows very high infant mortality, estimating about half of children die before age three. Insanitary living, lack of women and infant care, and no preventive efforts contribute to the high death rate.
A quote from Indian Messenger discusses Maeterlinck and the idea of bringing the "Treasure of the Lowly" to market. It argues that once cut and set in a crown or ring, the wonder fades and the crowd remains unmoved.
In an English journal contest 450 competitors vied for the longest 12-word telegram. The winner’s transmission at 12 cents read: Administrator general's coun terrevolutionary intercommunications uncircumstantiated. Quartermaster general's disproportionableness char acteristically contradististed un constitutionalists' incently rehensibili ties.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as antiseptic and comforting for feet. It claims real comfort and quick relief from foot discomfort and break in shoes. The garbled text references popularity and credibility of the product.
Lawrenceville News-Herald reporter C. M. Morecock states the Kit Carson Wild West Show, appearing in Athens today, drew a countywide audience yesterday. He calls the performance excellent with fine horsemanship and authentic Wild West acts including Indians and buffaloes.
At Akron Ohio on March 30 an unidentified traveler opened fire at Hay Street station, killing Jesse Armstrong, a baggage master, and wounding railroad detective Moran. The gunman then died by his own action.
Late yesterday evening the death of J D Griffeth at his home 283 Poplar Street aged 2 years is reported. Funeral and burial set for April 1 at Beth Abara Church with Rev W M Saye and A A Sullivan officiating. His mother Mrs Lou Hardy and wife Mrs Addie Griffeth survive.
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