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The Athens Daily Banner outlines subscription rates of 5 dollars yearly 2.50 half year and 1.25 three months with 10 cents weekly and states payment methods. It warns no carrier collects subscriptions calls to the office only. The piece notes local pride from Georgia Tech to Atlanta crime recovery and Gov Brown's address praising law and enforcement.
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Athens
Gov. Brown
Atlanta
State
Need for Law School Building at University of Georgia
The University of Georgia seeks legislative funding for a new law school building as current quarters are crowded and inadequate. Alumni push for an appropriation noting that the school is self-sustaining, with student fees covering expenses and a year ending with a small surplus. The move aims to preserve quality and growth without state maintenance costs.
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University of Georgia
Law School
Georgia Sclons
California anti-alien land bill stirs national tension
The piece discusses California's new anti-alien land law aimed at Japan, with President Wilson urging caution. It questions treaty rights, predicts possible U S courts battles, and notes speculation that Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party may be stoking the issue to embarrass the Wilson administration.
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California
Japan
United States
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Will the Republic of China Survive
In the wake of China's overthrow of the Manchu dynasty the new republic faces organizational delays and possible dictatorship. The United States recently granted formal recognition, a development that may bolster the fragile government while its leaders strive for steadier governance.
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Republic OF China
China
United States
Notable birthdays of historic figures reported
Admiral Robert E. Peary turns 67 today marking his pole exploration milestone. Philander C. Knox reaches 60. Prince Frederick William is 31. George W. Fairchild is 59. Oscar W. Underwood is 51, noted as a tariff reform figure.
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Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Philander C. Knox
Taft
Prince Frederick William
George W. Fairchild
Congress
Virginia Institution Team Beats Washington and Lee Rally
Georgia fans cheered as runs piled up against the Virginia Institution's champion Washington and Lee aggregation. An Atlantic Ice and Coal notice urged prompt ice delivery.
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Georgia Rooters
Alabama
Endurin
Slaughter
Ol’ Virginny
Virginia Institution
Washington and Lee
Telephone Company Pensions Benefit Paid to Widow
The widow of H. C. Conway, district manager of Southern Bell, received a 1680 check from the company under its pension and insurance plan. Conway died April 25 and the payment, based on 25 years of service, was mailed four days later. The fund covers 12 100 Bell employees with pensions sickness and accident benefits and is funded by the company tax free.
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H. C. Conway
Telephone Company
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Conway
Southern Bell Company
Georgia
Bell System
Mayor and Council Hold May Preliminary Meeting
The May preliminary mayor and council meeting approved vacation time for police, fire, and water works staff. Ten days off with men doubling up were set. E. F. Lester was elected to the fire department to fill J. J. Kyle’s vacancy. The regular meeting will ratify last night’s actions on Thursday evening.
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Water Works Department
E. F. Lester
Fire Department
J. J. Kyle
William Tucker Buried in Oconee Cemetery
The death of Mr. William Tucker, a Colbert veteran, was announced after several weeks at his daughter Mrs. Barks on Meyers Street. Rev. S. R. England conducted the funeral from the residence yesterday afternoon, with burial at Oconee cemetery.
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William Tucker
Colbert
Mrs. Barks
Meyer Street
S. R. England
Oconee Cemetery
Man Is Fined for Pushing Woman From Sidewalk
In the mayor's court Judge c. T. Young presiding John Howard, a colored man, was arraigned for disorderly conduct and sentenced to twenty five dollars or fifty days in the stockade. Witnesses testified he pushed a full grown colored woman from a twelve foot ledge near Foundry and Broad after a Saturday assault described as an emphatic slap.
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Protem c. T. Young
John Howard
Foundry and Broad
Strawberries Rapidly Passing But Plenty Today
Local market reports show strawberry supply waning as the season advances yet many good berries remain available today. Arnold & Abney offer fresh pickings and emphasize early selections for afternoon shoppers.
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Arnold & Abney
GOOD ART Exhibition At College Avenue School
Education by viewing art will be promoted as 200 pictures are shown through the A W Elson Co Boston at the College Avenue school May 13 to 17. Admission is ten cents with a catalogue for fifteen more. The exhibit runs daily afternoons 6 to 7 oclock and two evenings.
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College Avenue
A. W. Elson Co
Boston
College Arenue
Garden Club This Morning Plans Fall Show Preview
The Athens Ladies' Garden Club meets at the Y W C A parlors corner Hancock and Pulaski at 11 this morning. Members are urged to attend with a rose as the premium list for the fall show will be discussed along with other important business.
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Athens Ladies’ Garden Club
Hancock and Pulaski
Justice Court Postponed to Monday by Judge Young
The fourth week’s superior court session disrupted justice of the peace courts yesterday. Judge Young adjourned his court to Monday May 12 at 10 o clock. Judge Foster’s court is said to follow to the same time.
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Superior Court
Justice of the Peace Courts
Young
Foster
Three Months Sentenced for Aggravated Disorder
Jim Scott, described in the report as a negro, was sentenced to three months on the stockade without privilege or alternative for aggravated disorder after an incident Saturday afternoon on Broad Street. He was described as cursing and profane toward bystanders and especially targeting police officers.
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Jim Scott
Scott
Broad Street
Constipation Cured by Dr King's New Life Pills
An advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills relieve constipation prompt ly and restore bowel health. Testimonial from John Supsic of Sanbury Pa recommends them for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. Price 25c recommended by W J Smith Brothers and H R Palmer & Sons.
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King
John Supsic
Sanbury
Electric Bitters advertised as health booster for weak people
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters revitalize tired weak and nervous individuals by improving digestion liver and kidneys. It cites Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praising the remedy and promotes bottles at 50 cents and 1.00, with endorsements from W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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O. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
New Rural Telephone Line Connects Eight Miles in Georgia
A six subscriber line linked to the Athens Exchange of the Southern Bell Telegraph Company extends eight miles from Gainesville Midland Railroad. Subscribers include G. O. Lavender J. B. Woodall R. M. Lavender G. W. Wallace C. F. Holliday and R. H. Nixon. The rural system connects farmers with Athens users via the Southern Bell network.
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Athens
Senttees Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Gainesville Midland Railroad
G. O. Lavender
J. 8. Woodall
R. M. Lavender
G. W. Wallace
Ic. F. Holliday
R. H. Nixon
Southern Belt Exchange
Clark
Jackson
Southern Bell Company
Johns Hopkins Doctor to Speak on Earthquakes at Hall
Dr Harry F Held of Johns Hopkins University will deliver a lecture in the main hall Wednesday at 8 30 p m on earthquakes with focus on the Charleston quake and its causes. Lantern slides will illustrate the talk and a cordial invitation extends to all interested in hearing the renowned lecturer.
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Harry F. Held
Johns Hopkins University
Reid
Charleston
Parisian Sage Claims Radiant Hair Revival for Women
Advertises Parisian Sage as a hair rejuvenator and tonic that promises to grow hair and transform harsh strands into lustrous, luxuriant locks within days. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and dealers with a money back guarantee.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Rain Needed Again for Growing Crops
Farmers crowded the city yesterday and urged renewed rain across the state to revive cotton and support crops in growth, noting the severe drought in many sections.
Johnson at Federal Bar Again in White Slave Case
Chicago Illinois May 5 Jack Johnson the Negro pugilist again faced the Federal court on a serious charge. He was arraigned today for trial under an indictment alleging violation of the Mann White Slave Act. The charge stems from his alleged travel with a white woman from Pittsburg to Chicago and on to Milwaukee and other cities with her expenses paid.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
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