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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

4

More Disclosures in Sugar Frauds

New York November 18 Henry C Corsa a former government sampler at the American Sugar Refining Company docks in Jersey City adds details to the sugar frauds case touching customs officials and employees He says graft and obstruction hindered investigations and cites officials including Leslie M Shaw and George Whitehead as obstructing action He alleges bribes and substitution of low grade sugar in samples and notes that one in five weighers in the New York port is implicated or suspected and Congress should investigate promptly He claims Shaw told him not to press matters to avoid disrupting Whitehead and Shaw’s arrangement Fowler former port collector predicts swift congressional inquiryעמ

New York Henry C. Corsa American Sugar Refining Company Jersey City Corsa Richard Parr Edwin Anderson Custom Horse Wittur FO Wakewan Leslie M. Shaw the Treasury New York Customs Service George Whitehead Wakeman Washington Shaw Whitehead New York Custom House Congress Edward S. Fowler Port of

Hyomel Promises Cure for Catarrh and Bronchitis

Advert reveals Hyomel inhaler system claiming to cure catarrh sore throat coughs colds croup and bronchitis with a money back guarantee. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 extra bottles 50 cents. Sold by leading druggists. Booth's Hyomel Co Buffalo NY offers free book via postal request.

Juse H. R. Palmer & Sons Booth Booth's Hyomel Co Buffalo N. Y

Mitchell Declares Boycott Right At Labour Convention

Toronto, Nov 18 John Mitchell one of three AFL officers under contempt sentence made a dramatic speech at the convention endorsing a boycott as a right under constitutional safeguards. He said he would spend his money and speak freely despite consequences and urged workers to apply boycott where remedial measures fail to stop exploitation by employers.

Toronto Ont Committee On Boycott John Mitchell American Federation of Labor Jabor Gompers Mitchell Washington Buck's Stove and Range Company United States Canada

American ideals and labor rights clash in speech by Mr. Mitchell

Mr. Mitchell recalls poverty, urges true liberty under organic laws, and denounces court opinions on ten-hour laws for women. He argues for unity to prove labor faithfulness should not lead to punishment, and asks government to ensure justice and equal rights for all citizens.

Mitchell Couny Sudger Puthill Chicago

Birthday of Henry L. Higginson in Boston

Henry L. Higginson celebrated his seventy fifth birthday in Boston amid widespread congratulations. A New York native, he has lived in Boston since 1854 and is famed as a banker and benefactor, organizer of the Harvard Union, and founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Boston Mass Henry Higginson Boston Symphony Orchestra

Georgia Fans Readied for Tech Rivalry Strongest Since Renewal

The University of Georgia hopes to mobilize nearly two hundred students for the upcoming matchup with Georgia Tech. Despite Tech’s edge in early predictions, UGA backers believe the game will be close and viewers will see a spirited effort.

Tech University of Georgia Clenson Athletic

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DR. D. Jayne D. Jayne H. R. Palmer & Sons Drugs Government John Potts & Son Georgia Railroad E. © Kinnesrew Lumpkin and P. Wilson East Broad Street Price Henry L. Higginson Clarke Rifles Canishers West Point Virgi Christian East National Toleys Athens Clayton Street Dorsey & Funkenstein Athens, Ga
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