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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

8

Lena Rivers at Colonial Tomorrow Matinee and Night

Edna Marshall resembles Miss Rose Stahl in appearance and expression ahead of her Colonial Theatre appearance tomorrow with a matinee and night show. The Climax by Edward Locke debuts December 7, drawing strong New York theater expectations. Manhattan Opera Company tours southern cities to Athens for Fra Diavolo and other works starting December 4.

Lena Rivers Edna Marshall Colonial Theatre Quatinee Rose Stahl Miss Stahl New York Ciiies Joseph M Manhattan Opera Co Manhattan Opera Company Colonial J Manhattans Robert H. Kane Mr. Kane Songbirds South Fra Diavolo OL Vette Athens

Iowa Supreme Court Rules Private Firms May Refuse Service

Des Moines Iowa November 18 The Iowa Supreme Court held a private concern may lawfully refuse to serve a person of color under state law A Negro woman Susie Brown sued the J H Bell Coffee Company for damages after being refused coffee at a pure food show in Des Moines She had paid admission in the lower court she won but the high court upheld the private right to refuse Further dissenting opinions were filed by Chief Justice Evans and Justice Weaver.

Supreme Court of Iowa Des Moines Towa Towa Supreme Court Susie Brown J. H. Bell Coffee Company Supreme Court Today Bell Company Evans Weaver

Four Injured in Auto Accident in Griffin Georgia

In Griffin Georgia Mrs L W Goddard Mrs J A Stewart Mrs T R Mills and Miss Annie Goddard were slightly injured when a car driven by Mrs Stewart veered to avoid a drag and plunged into a ditch. The wreck caused heavy damage to the vehicle and the four occupants were treated locally.

Griffin Wagon Griffin L. W. Goddard J. A. Stewart T. R. Mills Annie Goddard

Confederate Veterans Fight on the Streets in Montgomery

Anger over an alleged attempt to discredit a Confederate record spilled into violence at the Fourth Brigade UCV reunion in Montgomery Alabama. Colonel A C Oxford of Birmingham attacked Colonel James H Savage of Anniston with a cane while Comrade Cunningham of the Talladega camp was beaten. Savage escaped with a slight blow. The dispute centered on electing Captain John G Smith of Birmingham as brigade commander. No arrests were reported.

Montgomery Ala A. C. Oxford Birmingham James H. Savage Anniston Cunningham Talladega Savage John G. Smith

Georgetown University suspends football game until safety assurances

Washington natives report Georgetown University faculty voted unanimously to suspend football until the national rules committee guarantees removal of dangerous features. The action follows the fatal injuries to Archer Christian of the University of Virginia in a game with Georgetown last Saturday, though discussion had been ongoing.

Washington Georgetown University National Football Rules Committee Archer Christian University of Virginia

Cottolene Oil Behind the Label from Cottonseed

A brief promotional note explains Cottolene as made from cottonseed oil, a fluid derived from cotton seeds. It emphasizes cleanliness by stating human hands never touch the oil from field to kitchen.

Taft Reverses Appointment for N C Census Supervisor

President Taft reversed the plan to appoint Professor J R Glasson as census supervisor for North Carolina after Representative Morehead protested that he had not been consulted. The post will go to a supporter named Joyce, with Glasson slated for a Census Bureau position in Washington.

Glasson Washington Taft North J. R. Glasson Morehead Joy Ghisson Census Bureau Wasington

Thanksgiving turkeys to cost more this year in Chicago

Chicago merchants report turkey prices to rise 25 to 80 cents per pound as supply falls from last year. Duck and chicken markets are pricier with short supplies, while cranberries remain plentiful and cheap. Growers hold back birds for expected Christmas prices as Illinois and nearby states show lower crops. most turkeys likely to come from Texas, Arkansas, and the southwest.

Chicago South Water Street Commission Michigan Iowa Wisconsin Missouri

High school study conference in Urbana at University of Illinois

Urbana announces the sixth annual conference of high schools with many educators of note in attendance. Sessions will be held at the University of Illinois throughout the remainder of the week starting November 18.

Urbana Ill University of Ilinois

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