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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1910

Page

7

Riot erupts at Tech field injuring officers and students

Atlanta witnesses a large riot at the Tech athletic field as High School and Tech students clash with police. Edmunds Harman Wingfield Howard are jailed awaiting tomorrow’s trials. Dozens report injuries while families of involved students draw much attention.

Atlanta Atlanta High School Tech Edmunds Oliver Dobbs oMcer Harman Wingfield Howard Institutiona

Elected Clarke County Board Members Reelected

The Clarke county grand jury in a short session yesterday reelected three members to the county board of education J F Comer W R H Tuck and W M Coyle. The trio have served long, are familiar with county schools and needs, and their reelection meets with broad approval from teachers patrons taxpayers and citizens.

Grand Jury Board of Education Clarke County Messrs J. F. Comer W. RH. Tuck W. M. Coyle

Vulcanite Roofing Sold Localy by Talmage Hardware

Roofs praised as lasting and affordable with a guaranteed Vulcanite product. Local store Talmage Hardware Company invites customers to test the roofing in town and buy where prices are reasonable and quality is clear.

Talmage Hardware Company

Wright weighs run for governor amid Smith Brown split

Georgia chatter centers on Comptroller General William A. Wright who could seek governor if race loosens. Age and loss of a leg curb a hard contest, yet friends say he prefers an easy path or a compromise candidate. Meanwhile Hoke Smith and Joe Brown factions threaten a renewed clash, with Wright looming if Brown runs or if Smith eyes the Senate.

Aanta Wiliam A. Wright Georgia Wright Ike Hoke Smith Joe Brown Brown Smith United States Senate Mr. Smith State Executive Committee Smith-Brown Captain Wright Hewlett Hall Morse Martin W. Littleton New York dfMcult

Saved From the Grave by a Tenn. Woman

Mrs. M. L. Dix of Clarkesville Tennessee credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing a severe four year lung ailment and relief from chest pain She cites relief from coughs colds hay fever la grippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages with trial bottles free and guarantees by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Son

W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sone

Home Office of Columbia Will Be Kept in Athens

Yesterday the stockholders of the Columbia Fire Insurance Company met in Athens and rejected a move to relocate the home office to Savannah or Atlanta. Proposals to raise capital and move the headquarters were tabled, ensuring Athens remains the home city. Local leaders praised Athens loyalty and forecast growth for a regional insurance center. The article also notes the company’s strong local leadership and future prospects in Athens. The Demon of the Air promotion then advertises Electric Bitters as a treatment for grip-related weakness.

Savannah Atlanta Athens Columbia Fire Insurance Company Columbia Messrs C. V. Rainwater J. H. Hilsman Well A New York Columbia i Athena Columbian Ia Grippe W.J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Clarke County plans for road work funding decision

Clarke County commissioners report the county's road improvement bond funds are exhausted and future work hinges on either issuing more bonds or raising taxes. They urge citizens to consider bond issuance to finish road projects, noting the need to preserve gains from past work and avoid halting progress.

Clarke County Clarke

Clarke Rifles to Hold Outdoor Rifle Practice This Week

Clarke Rifles members will practice on the outdoor range near Sandy Creek this week if weather holds. After indoor drills at the armory they are ready for the big range with pits in place and targets set. They plan to camp near the range before Memorial Day and work the morning at the range before returning for the soldiers Memorial Day parade. Rheumatism relief claims follow in an unrelated ad citing Dr. Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism sold by L. P. Canning.

Clarke Rifles Sandy Creek Brent

Grady Hospital Burns Over Nursing Duties Conflict

Atlanta April 12 The Grady Hospital board investigates how far white nurse staffing should cover male parent care. Dr W B Summerall urges nurses to handle duties now done by male orderlies or physicians. A nurse mutiny and possible resignations loom as a committee prepares a report to the board late this week.

Atlanta Grady Hospital Board Charity Hospital W. B. Summerall Summer+all Summerall

How ard Announces May Start Of Hartwell Congressional Campaign

Hartwell Georgia April 12 Special to The Banner William M Howard will open his bid for re election to Congress on the first Monday in May during Hartwell city court. He invites Hos J Tribble of Athens to join in a joint debate with plans for a district tour and multiple discussions across counties, signaling a spirited campaign with Tribble as a rival.

Hartwell William M. Howard Hart County Mr. Tribble Mr. Howard Hia Washington Tribble Hert County Howard Congress Hartwell Sun House of Representatives Washington, D. C S J, Tribble Athens Georgia Wilkes County Wm. M. Howard

Convicts Sent Back to Tattnall County

Twenty Negro convicts from Clarke County are being moved to Tattnall County after a dispute over their assignment. They will depart at 7 30 AM on a Central of Georgia train, traveling in a special car to be handed over to Tattnall officials, ending days of county contention and editorials.

Tattnall County Tattnall and Clarke Prison Commission South Georgia Central of Georgia Colling Tattnall

Early decision on late trains expected this week

The railroad commission is expected to announce whether action will be taken to improve late train schedules. Officials suggest the commission will likely take no step, believing railroads are making efforts to run trains on time. A member notes that remedying late trains in most cases may be hard to find. The interstate commerce commission orders Pullman to lower upper berth rates, arguing sleepers are not tied to luxury trains.

Railroad Commission Roosevelt Mr. Taft Aldrich-Payne Taft Interstate Commerce Commission Pullman Company Bilionaire

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