Athens Banner notices and political commentary mix in brief
The Athens Banner outlines subscription rates and carrier rules, warns carriers cannot collect, and notes a Democratic gubernatorial race for William Howard at 2 to 1 odds. It covers local praise for roads, support for a “Great White Way for Athens,” and mentions Roosevelt, Taft, Wade, and Brantley with brief political picks. Also reports temperance actions in Tennessee and a Crippen verdict timeline.
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Athens
Auto Contests a Great Success Across Georgia Roads
The great auto contests ending have been a success in every way. Cars traveled good times along Georgia roads while occupants saw much of the state and expressed admiration for its greatness. The event drew strong local interest with enthusiastic receptions along the travel line. The contests were notably free of fatal or serious accidents, credited to careful chauffeurs, vehicle quality, and road conditions. The effort spurred broader road improvement interest statewide.
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Lne
President Taft opposes expansion of Ellis Island immigration facilities
The railroads push for 600000 dollars to double Ellis Island unloading capacity while President Taft objects, arguing New York congestion harms immigrants and the country. He favors dispersing arrivals to Atlantic coast points for easier inland distribution, while supporting welcome to worthy immigrants and seeking to curb the lower classes through stricter laws.
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Ellis Island
N. J
Taft
New York
Atlantic Coast
New York City
United States
America the Barbers Paradise
A column discusses why American men favor clean shaving, citing James Milne and local commentary. It notes shaving's rise in recent years, debates hygiene versus vanity, and jokes about eyebrows or scalp shaving as extreme enhancements. The piece ends with playful satire on fashion and beauty trends.
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America
James Milne
THIS DATE IN HISTORY AND BIRTHDAY REMNANTS
A fragmented history page lists events from 1759 to 1910 including Danton’s birth and guillotine, naval actions near Georgia, Emmet’s arrival, and wars with Britain. It also notes Rev Arthur Rogers’s Oct 26 birth in Providence and Brown University honors. The item blends birthdays, battles, and civic notes with a 1910 veterans appeal.
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Arthur Rogers
Providence
R. J
Brown University
Cambridge Theological School
Protestant Episcopal ‘Church
Central Falls
R. 1
Indian War Veterans Leaders Praise Frontier Sacrifices
The letter from Henry Hegwer National Commander and G R Hauser National Secretary of the Indian War Veterans commends frontier pioneers unjustly neglected by the government. They argue these veterans protected a vast western empire enabling later generations to tap resources and enjoy peace and prosperity from Denver addresses.
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Banner
Denver
Colo
United States
National Teams War Veterans
Henry Hegwer
Market St
Savannah Bird and Animal Collection Sold to Georgia
The Savannah Natural History Society’s birds insects and animals collection was sold and shipped to the University of Georgia at Athens. The exhibit aimed to showcase Chatham county wildlife and educate visitors, but the city license of 25 dollars halted museum plans. Despite limited public access the collection drew national and foreign interest, especially among German and Hungarian naturalists, and featured a rich duck collection reflecting local waters.
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Savannah Natural History Society
University of Georgia At
Athens
Chatham County
Budapest
North
South America
Georgia
Savannah
Birds, shots and town life in the Savannah county
The article discusses a local bird collection showing how many species inhabited the county, noting impacts from predators like the jay and English sparrow, and the role of seed eating birds such as the Cardinal. It mentions public interest after the collection’s sale and includes a legal notice from Clarke County about Henrietta Jarnigan’s estate administrator appointment set for the first Monday in November 1910.
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Hoxie
Savannah News
Georgia
Clarke County
A. C. Holliday
Henrietta Jarnigan
Court of Ordinary
S. B. Wingfield, SR
Administrator's Discharge and Sale Notice in Athens Georgia
John White Morton as administrator of William J Hale seeks discharge in Clarke County Georgia. Court requires all interested to show cause by early November 1910 why letters of dismission should not issue. Georgia Clarke County.
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Georgia
Clarke County
John White Morton
William J. Hale
B. Wingfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
William Howard
Dix
Colonel
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
New York World
Senator Lodge
Senator Beveridge
Roosevelt
New York Sun
Sun
Peyton L. Wade
Tom Watson
Congressman Brantley
Memphis
Crippen
Tortheee Aren
Prizon Cite Ee
the Barbers Paradise
The
Leonardo di Vinci
George Jacques Danton
Paris
Count & D'Estaig
Count van Tholtke
Robert Emmet
Russia
Great Britain
Buffalo
Erie Canal
Oregon
San Francisco
Frank Norris
San Francis ¢Co
Chicago
Prince Ito
Man
Harbin
Manchuria
Episcopal Church
Rogers
Palmer
Clayton St. Prince Ave
Head & McMahon
Head & McMahan
Clayton Street
G. R. Hauser
Denver, Colo
Hoxte
J. R. Crane & Co
Clarence N. Walker
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville, Mo
A. J. Sull
Science
Lot
J. T. Anderson
Gentral
Macon
Iains
H. R. McLean
D. A. Nolan
Georgia Railroad
Tarins
Sima
E. R. McGregor
M.D
Southern Mutual
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