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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1913

Page

13

Athens Bill Debate Hones In On Commission Government

Athens residents weigh the proposed Athens commission bill against the current system. The piece argues the burden of proof rests on advocates to show improved governance, contrasting recalls, elections, and power concentration under the plan with the existing democratic structure and strong municipal departments.

Athens Commission Athens Commission Georgia Best Alerman City of Athens Cty Board of Education Health Department Board of Stealth J. W.barnett

Virginia Works Hard for Real Games Scrimmage Report

Virginia's football squad conducted a lengthy, rain soaked workout in Charlottesville. The first team defense held for ten minutes, a 30 yard run slipped through by an opponent, Maiden absent, Redus strong in the line, Jett seeing action, and Hall kicking a thirty yard field goal for the only score amid numerous fumbles. Freeman and Morehead starred on defense.

Charlottesville Virginia White Redus Maiden Jett Warner Harris Hall Johnson Freeman Morehead

Electric Bitters Promise Relief for Dizzy and Weak Women

Women troubled by dizziness fainting backache headache and debility are urged to use Electric Bitters. Mrs Laura Gaines of Ovoca Louisiana credits the remedy with restoring her health after doctors gave up. Available 50 cents and 1.00 at druggists or by mail from H E Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St Louis.

Laura Gaines Ovoca H. E. Bucklen & Co Philadelphia St. Louis

Week’s events from Wilson to world affairs

President Wilson and cabinet members will sail on the Mayflower to observe naval drills off Virginia. A West Virginia special election will fill J W Davis’s seat. Tennessee calls a Prohibition law session. Western Fuel cases go to trial in San Francisco. Mrs Jennie May Eaton faces trial for her husband Admiral Eaton’s murder. Becker and four gunmen appeal murder conviction in New York. Government antitrust case against International Harvester opens in St Paul. Leipziger anniversary of the Battle of the Nations and the Duchess of Fife’s wedding to Prince Arthur of Connaught dominate abroad.

Banner Washington, D. C Wilson Mayflower Virginia Vie Atlantic Fleet Western Fuel The Western Fuel Company United States District Court San Francisco Jennie May Eaton Plymouth Mass Charley Becker Herman Rosentrial New York Court of Appeals Albany International Harvester Company St. Paul Leipsic Duchess of Fife Prince Arthur of Connaught Chapel Royal St. James’ Palace

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