Becker to Seek New Trial in Murder Case
Tabloid notices Becker, convicted of murder, will appeal for a new trial. J. W. Camp, Atlanta policeman, was acquitted in the murder of his roommate Belding. A gallows yard in Cumming burned as a hangings crowd watched two accused. Central of Georgia Railway grants higher pay to trackmen. Rev. R Frank Eakes takes over Wesleyan Christian Advocate. Cobb County wins Georgia State Fair top agricultural display. Cuthbert chosen for next Georgia Federation of Woman's Clubs meeting. Tom Watson says he will vote for Col Roosevelt. Frank McDonald pleads self defense in murder trial over JO Stevens's son.
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Frank McDonald
Railroad and Agriculture
JO. B. Stevens
Atlanta
Aviation Revolutionizes Warfare Says Observer Column
An aviation expert argues air power has transformed warfare proving reconnaissance from aerial scouts makes strategy obsolete. He cites maneuvers in France Germany and England and claims the fastest planes and best pilots will dominate future combat.
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France
Germany
England
New York Battleship to Be Launched at Brooklyn Yard
The battleship New York will be launched at the Brooklyn navy yard next week with Taft, Meyer, Dix and Gaynor among expected spectators. At 6,175 tons heavier than the Florida, she will be the largest U S warship. She carries ten 14 inch guns and 28 000 horsepower engines, aiming for 21 knots.
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Washington, D. C
United States
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Taft
Meyer
Dix
Gaynor
United States Navy
Texas
Florida
Congress
Government Yard
Brooklyn
U. S. S. New York
Atantic
Naval Construction Corps
Great Britain
Oklahoma
Nevada
Mr Cuthbert Barrow Wounds, Recovery News
The report notes Mr Cuthbert Barrow nephew of Chancellor Barrow recovering from a knife wound suffered during a wild demonstration in Pelham. Bygone days saw an innocent bystander also slashed. Also reported: Mrs J W Derrick of Jackson County died after a long illness. funeral today.
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Mr. Cuth
Bert Barrow
Chancellor Barrow
Pelham
Barrow
Derrick
Jackson County
J. W. Derrick
Jacksonson County
Jefferson
Pendergrass
Mr Lee Bernard Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Friends report Mr Lee Bernard is steadily improving after an appendicitis operation last Saturday at St Mary's hospital.
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Lee Bernard
St. Mary’s Hospital
Opening of College Avenue Praised Improvement Highlight
Pedestrians and drivers praised the opening of College Avenue from Clayton Street to Washington Street. The brick paving finished recently, bars removed, making a wide smooth stretch. locals called the improvement the best for its size in some time.
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College Avenue
Clayton Street
Washington Street
Mr C A Scudder Travels to New York on YMCA Plans
Mr C A Scudder is in New York City on a business trip for several weeks. He received inquiries about the proposed YMCA plant to be built in Athens and sent home for pictures of the building and grounds to show interested parties.
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C. A. Scudder
New York City
Athens
Arbor Day Observed Across Pennsylvania
Arbor Day activities were held statewide in Pennsylvania with tree and shrub plantings and school ceremonies. Emphasis was placed on combating the chestnut tree blight afflicting large portions of the state. An advertisement notes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a trusted cough and cold remedy.
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Harrisburg
Schaeffer
Pennsyvania
C. E. Atkinson
Harlem
Foley
Football clash at Sanford Field this afternoon
A Sanford Field game kicks off at 3 30 PM and promises a strong matchup. The event draws local fans seeking an exciting football blowout on the field.
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Sanford Field
Athens Citizen Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills in Public Testimony
Athens resident H. C. Pollard Sr. reiterates endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills, recalling March 1908 praise and a 1911 statement. He credits relief from back pain, dizziness, and fatigue after trying the remedy via Foster Co. Buffalo New York distribution. The ad cites local confidence and ongoing availability at 50 cents per bottle.
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Athens
Doan
H. C. Pollard, Sr
Foundry &J
Dean
Pollard
Doat
Peta Bocents
Foster Co
Buffalo
New Saw
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Ragoot
Wingfield
the Shop of Quality
Becker
J. W. Camp
Belding
Cumming
The
Central of Georgia Railway Company
R. Frank Eakes
Methodist Church
Elberton
M. J. Cofer
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Cobb County
Georgia
Cuthbert
Georgia Federation of Woman's Clubs
Tom Watson
Col. Roosevelt
Rolla Wells
Democratic National Committee
Fifth Ave
Ium Arsexs
Darcy Bawner
ArnExs, Go
Athens Y. MW. C. AL
Young Men’s Christian Association
Hirschauer
Flying Corps
U. S
Council Bag
MR. Cuthbert Barrow
MR. C. A. Scudder
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