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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
2
Patchwork of sports and political notes covers boxing matchups in New Haven and Steubenville, baseball trades in New York State and Pacific Coast leagues, managerial moves in Virginia and Kansas City, plus a lengthy critique of railroads and Roosevelt politics.
Myer Stern has applied for Permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of H. Rosenberg, deceased, and the court will pass upon the application on the first Monday in May, 1907.
New York April 10 The article surveys opening week expectations for both major leagues. East teams push to topple leaders as Chicago and Boston face changes while Giants Highlanders Phillies Brooklyn and Western clubs brace for pennant races. It notes past pennants by Chicago Boston and New York and outlines league membership and historical standings.
The agricultural department trustees will convene in this city on May 1 to discuss and act on important matters. Plans for the new building will be completed and a final site decision made. Dr Soule the newly elected dean may attend to offer advice on several familiar matters.
Atlanta April 10 The Georgia Railroad and Banking Company faces charges over alleged poor property conditions, but expert W C Jackson reports the railroad is in good shape. Jackson inspected the site with Railroad Commission officials and others. Bowdre Phinizy could not attend.
Georgia fruit growers report no material damage from the recent cold snap. The peach crop is expected to be immense with possible losses limited to 35 to 50 percent from cold or shipping despite early fears. Early vegetables fare worse, but overall yield is viewed as strong.
Gainesville residents reported a slight fall of snow Tuesday with notable vegetation damage. The Blue Ridge mountains were visible shrouded in a mantle of snow.
League today are scheduled as follows Chicago at St Louis Cleveland at Detroit New York at Washington and Boston at Philadelphia In the National League St Louis Plays at Chicago Pittsburg at Cincinnati Philadelphia at New York and Brooklyn at Boston The 154 game season is noted and Western clubs close in the East on October 6 in the American League
The article explains fertilizer composition, goals, and the split between soluble plant food and inert ballast. It discusses nitrogen and potash needs, high grade versus low grade 10-3-3 types, and when to apply fertilizer before and after planting for crops like cotton and corn.
An advertisement for a self improvement book targets men and promises to help know oneself physically morally and mentally with medical advice. It lists chronic illnesses including brain and nerve exhaustion debility blood poison skin diseases rheumatism and urinary and bladder issues. The notice invites readers to contact Dr Hathaway Co at Suite 17 Inman Building Atlanta Ga for the free copy.
The tenth annual session opens in Pinehurst North Carolina with leaders including Governor Glenn Richmond’s Dr Mitchell Chicago University president and Kentucky central university chief. Edgar Gardner Murphy of Montgomery Alabama presents a paper on The Southern Education Board. A message from President Ogden requests another president be elected.
A small fire broke out in Commerce Georgia near the residence of Hon John B Hardman former mayor just before a citizens meeting on water works and sewerage. Quick response limited damage and the blaze was used to support the water system proposal at the gathering.
A large, nearly unanimous Commerce Georgia gathering urged the mayor to call an election on funding a water works and sewerage system. Maps and elevations were shown, and supporters confidently predict bonds will pass by a large majority.
The New York Herald and publisher James Gordon Bennett faced fines totaling 16000 after pleading guilty to printing obscene matter in the personal and flight column. Jury or court assessed 1000 to M W Gillam, 5000 to the Herald Corporation, and 10000 to Bennett. penalties tied to the long running scandalous column.
In Atlanta on April 10 a federal court jury returned no guilty verdicts in two peonage cases against M. F. Cole Guy Cole Stewart Cole H L Zeigler Tula R Robinson and J W Brewster. The jury needed about fifteen minutes to reach the decision with few surprised outside the government team.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York recounts near death from indigestion nervousness and debility. He was persuaded to use Electric Bitters and now resumes business, claiming steady daily gains. Guaranteed tonic sold by W J Smith & Co and H R Palmer & Sons.
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