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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
3
Laporte Ind Nov 27 Ray Lamphere charged with arson and murder in the Belle Gunness house fire was found guilty of arson by a twenty four hour jury. Judge Richter sentenced him to an indeterminate term of two to twenty one years at Michigan City. Defense plans appeal. The case featured jurors split on intent with murder considered a compromise verdict.
A lively Old World comedy previews on Thursday at the Colonial featuring a charming divorcee entangled with a U.S. Senator, a Mormon leader, and three ex husbands. The plot sees a Newport rector and the lovers’ father vying for the impostor bride amid ludicrous, humorous exchanges.
New York reports a top bout at Madison Square Garden tonight featuring Tom Jenkins once American Champion and Turkish champion Mahmout. Both athletes are in peak form and the match will continue until a wrestler wins two falls out of three, with the victor collecting most gate receipts alongside several notable preliminaries featuring local stars.
Foley's Honey and Tar clears air passages stops throat irritation soothes inflamed membranes and ends stubborn coughs. Sore lungs heal and strengthen as the cold is expelled from the system. rejects all but genuine in the yellow packages. sold by all druggists.
Savannah Ga November 27 riot at a motor race ended with driver Hanriot shot at by Captain R J Davant of the artillery after driving his car toward a military guard. Hanriot arrested until the race was declared over. C Company soldier T W Kellar stabbed by bayonet while attempting to pass guards.
An advertisement claims Foley's Orino Laxative will permanently cure constipation by stimulating digestive organs. It asserts the product is non gripe and pleasant to take, avoiding continual laxative use, and notes it is sold by all druggists.
In Nashville a ceremony marked the forty-fifth anniversary of Confederate scout Sam Davis. Davis, captured at Pulaski on November 22, 1863, with papers revealing Federal troop positions, was executed five days later. General Dodge offered him escape if he revealed the traitor, but Davis refused. Tennessee lawmakers earlier funded a bronze heroic statue of Davis by sculptor George Julian Zolnay for Capitol Hill.
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 the usual treatment. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by local druggists and outlets.
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