Athens Banner Subscriptions and Political Notes
The Athens Daily Banner lists subscribe rates for the Athens paper and Weekly or Sunday Banner, all cash in advance, with notices about delivery reliability. It includes a SPECIAL NOTICE that no carrier may collect subscriptions, urging readers to pay at the office or via regular collectors. The item then shifts to political commentary on Tammany Hall, the presidency race, and remarks on Georgia farmers, state elections, and the Presbyterian synod’s expected impact in Athens.
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Republicans consider Hughes for 1916 presidential bid
GOP circles discuss Charles Evans Hughes as a possible 1916 presidential nominee with Roosevelt era connections noted. A week hence the Commission on Country Life, appointed by President Roosevelt, will visit Athens to meet farmers and seek broad attendance and enthusiasm.
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Commission On Country Life
Roosevelt
Athens
Graves Narrowly Wins Fulton Support As Georgia Totals Lag
John Temple Graves received twenty eight votes in Fulton county and under four hundred statewide. In College Park where he resided he drew one vote. The critique targets Yancey Carter and suggests Willie Hearst was deceived by the results.
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John Temple Graves
Fulton County
Georgia
Yancey Carter
College Park
Graves
Willie Hearst
Government Aims for 50 Million Panamanian Bonds Plan
Reports from the financial district say the government will soon offer 50 million in Panama canal 2 percent bonds. The issue would fund canal work and redeem 14 million of one year bonds on November 20 as part of last year’s financial relief. Banks are likely buyers seeking currency issuance backing.
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Financial District
Nation celebrates the presidential verdict and Taft legacy
The piece asserts a landslide Republican victory in the electoral college and reflects on labor, business interests, and slush fund claims. It praises Taft’s career from Cincinnati to the White House, while noting the Democratic party’s leadership and the call to prepare for 1912. It mentions Debs and socialist candidacies as contrast.
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James Schoolcraft Sherman Career Highlights Through Years
Born 1965 Utica New York James Schoolcraft Sherman pursued law after Hamilton College. He rose to mayor of Utica by a large margin and later served in Congress representing multiple New York districts. He faced several re elections and held key Republican positions including state convention chairman and vice presidency talks.
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This Date in History November Events and Births
November 1 events include Thomas Parr's death in London at 152. 1782 America’s first line of battle ship built in Portsmouth. 1814 Fort Erie destroyed by U S forces. 1862 Burnside succeeds McClellan. 1869 Nicholas Longworth born in Cincinnati. 1875 Richard Bland introduces free silver bill. 1900 Cuban constitutional convention meets in Havana. 1906 bank wreckers Stensland and Hering sentenced to penitentiary.
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London
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N. OH
Fort Erie
United States
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Deerfield
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Washington, D. C
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McClelland
Potomac
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Havana
Stensland and Hering
Debs Birthday Note From History
Eugene V Debs born November 5 1855 in Terre Haute Indiana. He worked as a locomotive fireman and later served as Terra Haute city clerk and treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He became a longtime socialist leader and national presidential candidate.
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Debs
National Council of the Social Democracy
United States
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Debs
Eugene Victor Debs
Terre Route
Ind
Terra Haute
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Lasves
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Relief in Athens Testimony
Athens resident Mrs. J. W. Blackstone testifies to enduring relief from dull back pain and disordered kidneys after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons. She repeats her endorsement in 1908, confirming a permanent cure and urging continued publication. Price 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.
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Athens
J. W. Blackstone
College Avenue
Dean
Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Lake
Lord Sackville and the Prayers Interlude
A London correspondent recounts a London story about Lord Sackville becoming persona non grata in Washington after comments on politics. The tale likens his situation to a clergyman asked to pray for a friend upset by a personal crisis. The punchline reveals the friend faces a forthcoming marriage.
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Lord Sackville
Washington
New York Times
London
William Smith
Smith
How to Treat a Sprain Inflammation relief with Chamberlains Liniment
Sprains swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlains Liniment. It reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by usual treatment. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by H. R. Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith and Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Dr King's New Life Pills End Biliousness and Malaria
Advertisement urges readers to take Dr. King's New Life Pills to prevent biliousness malaria and jaundice. Promotes availability at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores for 25 cents. Includes sales pitch and local distributor names.
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W. J. Smith &Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
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