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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1910
Page
7
Representatives of trades unions in the Massachusetts branch of the American Federation of Labor meet in Worcester for the twenty fifth annual session. They convene to conduct routine business and discuss matters of importance to labor with sessions continuing through most of the week.
Tokio reports Japan's newest dreadnought Kawachi was launched at Yokosuka government yards in under six months from keel laying. The battleship displaces 20,000 tons and mounts ten 10 inch guns, ten 6 inch guns, twelve 4 inch guns and five torpedo tubes.
Madison ad notes that Bill Howard predicted a time would come when Wat son’s friends would be ashamed of him and claim they fear he will hurt Tribble’s campaign. The old pops plead with Tom to avoid mentioning Howard or giving speeches. Also a Bludwine ad appears with a price and location.
Southern Railway offers low round trip fares from Atlanta to multiple cities for state fairs and events. Fares range from 3.40 to 16.70 with various sale dates from October 5 to November 18 and limits to return to the starting point by fixed dates, some with extensions. Eligible destinations include Birmingham Birmingham and Macon plus several regional events and associations.
The article notes a pattern of killings occurring around each term of the superior court, with a recent incident described as a woman slashing her husband on a plantation. It adds a superstition about rainy spells ending and predicts dry weather this term, citing persistent coincidences and public commentary.
United States sued the Missouri River and Northwestern Railroad for fire trespass in the Black Hills National Forest. A jury awarded damages including $12 per acre for unmerchantable young growth, totaling 3,728.85 with 2,634.45 for merchantable timber. Foresters expect yield tables to set future losses by final crop value, an approach used in Europe and for insurance.
The twenty eighth annual convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will convene in Madison starting Tuesday at the Baptist church. More than 100 delegates are expected with state officers arriving Tuesday morning and being hosted by Mrs. Laura Stovall. Local Athens members and Y group participants will attend, and Horace E. Martin is noted for influential contributions.
Atlanta watchers note two arrests under the new motor vehicle law with fines of 35 dollars for rapid driving and warnings of steeper penalties. Officials doubt how speed, registration, and dealer number transfers will work across counties and states as enforcement challenges appear in practice.
Atlanta voters confront a split between supporters of James G Woodward and challenger Coutland Winn ahead of the October 21 primary. Woodward backers push a strong ground game while opposing factions try to deny him a return to City Hall amid concern over his leadership and past scores.
Elements of the campaign show several figures withholding support to avoid harming relationships with friends running for other offices. They fear alienating allies whose chances could be affected by public endorsements.
Athens readers hear testimony from Mrs. I. W. Yarbrough about curing back and kidney pains with Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad notes 50 cent price, availability through dealers, and Foster Milburn Co as U S sole agents. A second item reports former Governor Hughes taking oath as associate justice of the U S Supreme Court, with Justice Harlan to preside until Fuller’s successor is named.
Fragment describes book paper ruling and stock items for blank and loose leaf forms. references generic equipment and patterns with archaic phrasing. No clear events, people, or dates suitable for a named entity summary.
Cleveland observes Cuya hoga County centennial with salutes bells and whistles. City decorates for week of festivities including dedication of a new 3 million courthouse street pageants water carnival fireworks and aero plane flights over Lake Erie drawing thousands of visitors.
Clarke County public schools will open on Monday October 31 as soon as conditions in each school community permit. Patrons and trustees will secure teachers and report to the County School Commissioner for instructions. By order of the County Board of Education October 8 1910. W M Coile president Thos H Dozier secretary complete.
Four Athens officials and hopefuls announce campaigns or re election bids for city alderman positions. A. H. Richards seeks First Ward under the Democratic primary. O. F. Buchner runs for First Ward councilman in Athens. H. R. Palmer seeks re election for Second Ward. E. H. Youngein seeks Fourth Ward alderman re election under the party primary.
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