Mayoral and Alderman Announcements for Athens
Multiple citizens announce candidacies for local offices. E H Youngkin seeks Mayor of Athens. A G Dudley seeks re election as First Ward Alderman. T E Jago seeks Second Ward Alderman. Harold T Tucker and Vincent Mathews announce for Second Ward Alderman. Albert E Davison seeks Third Ward Alderman. All note candidacy is subject to the Democratic primary.
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Athens
A. G. Dudley
T. E. Jago
Vincent Mathews
Third Ward
Albert E. Davison
Hinton Seeks Third Ward Council Seat in Fall Primary
H P Hinton announces run for re election as alderman from the Third ward subject to the fall primary. He notes his Earth ward status and references Hugh H Gordon in the preparation of the campaign.
Just Frightened. Abygale dialogue from Uncle Eben
A short regional excerpt shows Uncle Eben deriding men who boast of patience and forbearance while claiming only educated restraint. The line contrasts courage with calculated restraint in a folksy voice.
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Eben
Mrs. Chas. Peck Praise Chamberlain's Tablets For Biliousness
A Gates New York woman reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad claims the remedy cured her about a year ago and notes it is sold by all dealers.
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Chas. Peck
Gates
N. Y
Chamberlain
None Equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A customer report from W. V. Harner of Mohtt pelier Ind praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for prompt relief from colds. The ad invites readers to try the medicine and notes it is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
W. V. Harner
Ind
Adv
Inactivity of Regular Session Spawns Extra Session Debate
Banner reports that Georgia legislators debate the purpose of the governor’s call for an extra session amid mounting requests. Most proposed bills could have passed or died in the regular session, except a juvenile court bill reacting to a recent Supreme Court ruling.
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Banner
Atlanta
General Assembly
Supreme Court
House
Senate
Western and Atlantic Railroad Releasing Commission
Foley Cathartic Tablets Promote Quick and Pleasant Relief
E. G. Hudson of Chamblee Ga declares Foley Cathartic Tablets the best on earth for a thorough cleansing movement of the bowels without inconvenience or sickness. They relieve indigestion or constipation quickly and leave you feeling light and energetic. H. R. Palmer & Sons. adv
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E. G. Hudson
Chamblee
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Wang Lung Executed as Chinese Disorder Persists
Rebel leader Wang Lung, once commanding Sungkiang troops, was executed in Peking for disturbances tied to Huang Hsing. Accomplices received long terms. Wang Shun, ex Kiangsi finance chief, was sentenced to death for bribery and selling offices after police found illicit papers and burning documents.
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Associated Press
Peking
Wang Lung
Huang Hsing
Wang Shun
Kiangsi
China
Yuan Shi-kai
Restored health after Foley Kidney Pills
A Rosemont Nebraska man writes of kidney pains and broken rest from frequent urination. After using Foley Kidney Pills a 50 cent bottle made him well. The note claims relief from rheumatism and backache as well. H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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O. D
Wright, Rosemont
Neb
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Election of Lower House Now Referred
Peking, Sept 17. Election of a Chinese lower house has been deferred to next year despite pro mulgation. The Tsan Cheng Yuan, a 50 member body appointed by the president, will continue to act for the Li Fa Yuan and function as a state council ratifying executive orders, while awaiting later bicameral reforms.
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Associated Press
Peking
Yuan Shi-kai
Congress
Tsan Cheng Yuan
Senate
United States
America
Chinese Congress
State Council
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertises Liver Health
An advertisement claims Dr King's New Life Pills awaken the liver and improve bile flow, ease sluggish digestion, and banish moody days. The bottle price is 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Baseball scores from all leagues in regional play
Southern league results include Chattanooga 9 Atlanta 0 Nashville 8 Mobile 3 Little Rock 7 New Orleans 0. National league games feature St Louis 1 Boston 0 with darkness halted, Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 0, Pittsburgh 9 New York 6 0, Chicago 5 Brooklyn 7, American standings show New York 3 Chicago 2 Philadelphia 6 Cleveland 7 with extra innings ended by darkness, Washington 0 St Louis 9 Boston 7 Detroit 2. Federal play notes Pittsburg 4 Baltimore 4 Kansas City 3 Newark 0 St Louis 2 Brooklyn 0. Public note praises Chamberlain's remedy by Mrs T N Witherall of Gowanda NY.
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Southern
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Nashville
Mobile
Little Rock
New Orleans
National
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Federal
Baltimore
Kansas City
Newark
Senator G Ogden Persons Discusses Extra Session
Senator G Ogden Persons of Forsyth met with Governor Harris in Atlanta to discuss a call for an extra session of the legislature slated for November 2. The talk was described as general with no new developments.
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Banner
Atlanta, Ga
G. Ogden Persons
Forsyth
Harris
Persons
Kidney trouble prompt praise from Prentiss man
Geo W Clough of Prentiss Mississippi, age seventy seven, reports Foley Kidney Pills helped his long kidney problems after trying many remedies. He warns no one should neglect kidney symptoms and endorses the medicine. Palmer and Sons advertise.
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Geo. W. Clough
Prentiss
Miss
Foley
H. R. , Palmer & Sons
Adv
Armenian Sinks, Wood Recounts Ocean Battle in Irish Sea
Cleveland C Wood of Athens and Atlanta, wireless operator on the Armenian, describes surviving a torpedo attack and pursuit by German subs in the Irish Sea on June 27. Picked up by a Belgian trawler, he later returned to Atlanta to work for Western Union. He recalls steering toward boats under heavy fire and the ship’s gunfire exchange.
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Cleveland Wood
W.L. Wood
Atlanta
Western Union Company
Banner
The
Constitution
Wood
the Journal
Cleveland C. Wood
Athens
Irish Sea
Cleve Wood
Uncle Sam
Fortune
Philippines
Alaska
Mr. Wood
Newport News
England
Fastnet Light
Western Union Telegraph Company
Bedloe’s Island
Newport B News
British Isles
Shells Dropping Aboard Armenian Ship and Rescue
Survivor recalls sinking of the Armenian after shells rained on deck. In his boat of about forty men, thirty nine were killed before rescue by a Belgian trawler and British destroyers. They drifted all night, were picked up, fed, dried, and brought to Avonmouth before sailing to Newport News.
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Avonmouth
England
Bristol
Newport News
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Ster
the McGregor Company
E. H. Youngkin
Harold T. Tuck
H. P. Hinton
Earth
Hugh H. Gordon
Chichester
Atkinson
State Highway Commission
T. N. Witherall
Gowanda
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