City faces debate over three-man control and reform
Athens and Atlanta discussions on city government focus on a proposed three-man commission, with citizens weighing governance quality, integrity, and fiscal records. The issue parallels cotton markets and industrial growth while noting local Cotton payments and farm gains this fall. The Nantahala avenue kindergarten seeks toys and books as Sarepta Baptist women highlight missions and city needs.
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Nantahala Avenue
Cotton trade in Athens shows strong gains this season
Through the end of the month Athens saw 8432 bales moved to market this season, surpassing last year’s 6989 by a wide margin. Prices are higher by about 10 dollars a bale, with total cotton payments in Athens reaching 484,840 dollars, over 150,000 more than last fall. The surge benefits merchants and banks as bills and notes are settled, signaling brighter fall times for the city.
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Athens
Ecuador Granted Far Reaching Oil Rights in Nation Wide Concession
The proposal grants Lord Murray entry rights to prospect and mine in Ecuador. He may condemn private land and oust tenants while promising to invest 500000 dollars over ten years. The arrangement allows him to take a share of wealth with minimal local protections for property or homes.
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Ecuador
Lord Murray
This Date in History October 1 events overview
October 1 entries include 1664 Hort Casimir Delaware surrendered to English. 1799 Rufus Cheate born in Ipswich. 1800 Treaty of Idefonso ceding Louisiana to France. 1846 Macon and Western Railroad opened. 1853 Turkey declared war on Russia. 1893 Domestic letter postage to two cents. 1891 Leland Stanford Jr. University opened. 1905 Peace Conference in Paris. 1908 Two-cent postage rate with Britain. 1911 Francisco J. Madero elected Mexico president.
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Hort Casimir
Delaware
Rufus Cheate
Ipswich
Mass
Halifax
N. S
Idefonso
Spain
Louisiana
France
Macon and Western
Macon
Atlanta
Turkey
Russia
United States
Leland Stanford
Peace Commissioners
Paris
Great Britain
Francisco J. Madero, Jr
Mexico
Birthday tributes and notable anniversaries noted in 70th year
A diary of birthday notes honors W M R French founder of Chicago Art Institute and long time director born October 1 1843 at Exeter New Hampshire. Other celebrants include Cardinal Logue 73 Frances Cleveland era figures David Francis Annie Lesant Leete De Younes J C Blackburn Cockrell and Michiel de Younes.
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W. M. R. French
Eares Willian
Merchant Richardson French
Art Institute In
Chicago
Exeter
N. HS
Henry Flagg
Anne (Richardson) French
Harvard
Gardner
Daniel Chester French
Museum of Art
Chicago Art Institute
United States
Logue
Catholic Church of Ireland
David R. Francis
Missouri
Interior
Cleveland
Annie Lesant
Frederick D. Leete
MEL Church
Michiel de Younes
San Francisco Chronicle
J.C. S. Blackburn
Masonic and Friendly Orders Meet in Athens Directory
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Owls Nest No 1460 meets Fridays at Owl's Nest Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at Max Joseph Bldg. BPOE No 790 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkins. I O O F lodges meet on various weeknights. St Elmo Knights of Pythias meet Mondays at Castle Hall. City groups gather in W O W and U C T halls. Athens growth noted with call to more work.
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Mt Vernon Lodge
A. M
Mt. Vernon Lodge
No. 22
Masonic Hall
Max Joseph Building
Clayton Street
W. A. Capps
W. M
J. H. Dorsey
Order of Owls
Athens
Owl's Nest
P. H. Corbett
E. A. May
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
Max Joseph
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkins Streets
Joe L. Deadwyler
E. R. Geo
H. Palmer
Glenn Lodge
Odd Fellows
Clayton and
Jackson Streets
H. J. Davis
N. G. H. L. Garebold
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Wall Streets
S. R. McDuffie
C. C. T. H. Nickerson
Helpful Hints for Housewives and Domestic Tips
A mixed set of household advice articles covers sewing attachments to speed ripping seams, oven heat testing using paper, kitchen wisdom on preserving culinary items, and repurposing towels into usable cloths. The page includes an Athens Banner publisher note and circulation data for 1913.
New York Mayoral Succession Marks Political Change
A long obituary note outlines the career of Col. Rte, longtime Brooklyn figure and former mayoral ally, noting his military rise from private to brevet brigadier general and his service as alderman, port assistant appraiser, and fusion ally. The piece references his potential role as acting NY mayor after Gaynor’s death and situates him among notable New York political families.
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Ardinp Lalave
New
Brooklyn
Port of
New York
Roosevelt
Jol Mheroy Mitelel
Joe Previvert
Eits
Heard
Gldermen
Colotel
Gaynor
Trish
Local Shootout crowns Tesers Upper Mon star in upset final
Jerome Tesers Upper Mon rises in Garden City to reach the final where he falls to three time champ Alstersom Pelms. The display marks a stellar figure in a field led by established champions and features John G Ander son from Hillessclusetts. Massachusetts professor adds a second state title in a related claim.
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Garden City
N.Y
Jerome
John G. ‘Anderson
Hillessclusetts
Western League News Moves and Court Action
Western League President Norris ONeill signs Edward Woods of Lincoln as an umpire. Gear recalls McCullough and Stiner from the Girandished Nebraska State League. Lincoln releases outfielder Mike Donovan. In New York City Judge Lacombe dismisses Curly Brown Maryland State Fair Association suit against Jockeys' Labor of America.
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Western League News
Norris O'Neill
Western League
Edward Woods
Lincoln
Neb
Dvale Gear
Topeka
McCulloush
Stniser
Lacombe
Unitedates First Thce
New York City
Curly Brown
Maryland State Fair Association
Labo of America
New York State
Plaintime
Peitz Appointed Manager of Kansas City Club
Heiner Peitz, serving as coach for the St. Louis National league team this season, is named manager of the Kansas City club in the American association. He will assume duties immediately after St. Louis grants his release. Peitz previously managed Louisville in the association.
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Peitz
Kansas City
HeinerPeitz
St. Louis
Wpeitz
Louisville
Abe Mitchell Turns Pro Ambition at Garden City
English amateur Abe Mitchell has entered the Almer team amateur golf Championship at Garden City New York and announced plans to turn professional as soon as his position allows. He was runner up in the British amateur championship last year and is linked with continental tours.
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Abe Mitchell
Almer
Garden City
N.Y
Tie
Aquiilene
Po Protessant
The Pirate's Last Battle at Jamestown
In early Virginia history, Lt Maynard hunted the pirate Blackbeard after learning of his attack on Thetis. A clash near Jamestown ended with Blackbeard killed by Maynard, and thirteen pirates executed by hanging after a swift trial.
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Jamestown
Virginia
Maynard
England
Thetis
London
Duropa
Edward Thetehh
Blackbeard
Thatch
Bathtown
N. C
Maysidee
Lingland
Fran
Mayetard
Marquard
Devii
Freus
Sind
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Adrew Cobb
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Sarepta Association
Lodge Directory
O. H. Johnson
H. P
Fred T. Moon
Sec
Classic City Council
W. O. W. Hall
J. H. Wilson
C. John Roberts
Geo. B. Davis
Woodmen Hall
Talmage Building
B. R. Pickrell
John Mappin
Virgina
Rome
Ted Os
Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
D. G. Bickers
Charles E. Martin
I. J. Rowe
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E. D. Cox
Chase. Martin
Bus. Mer
E. I. Smith, JR
N. P. Clarke Co
Mexco
Eresident Wilson
Bern
New Paghwad
Bayards
Cosme Po
Germain Reichstag
American Press Association
William Bayard Hale
Alstersom
Pelms
Aid
Massachusets
John G. Anderson
Tom Burrows
Barks Court
Cenray Cors
Elmina
Wilifan
AVE Cortes
Wasiaosten
Reehester
Wis
Elina
Internatiesnil Lerue
Tus
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