Magnificent Building Opens in Washington
Washington April 26 an imposing assembly of diplomats and guests witnessed the dedication of the new million dollar home of the International Bureau of American Republics. President Taft and Andrew Carnegie spoke. Carnegie donated 750000. Knox presided. Senor de la Barra, Senator Root, and Jon Barrett attended. The hall of the ambassadors, 17th and B streets overlooking the Potomac, featured a grand decor and Marine Band music. The bureau, founded 1890, was created after the 1889-90 conference led by James G. Blaine. The corner stone was laid in May 1908. the building is a noted architectural feature of the capital.
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Washington, D. C
International Bureau of American Republics
Taft
Andrew Carnegie
Knox
Bureau
Senor de la Barra
Root
New York
Jon Barrett
United States
Mexico
Central
South America
17Th
B Streets
Potomac
Roosevelt
Cbut
Memorial Day observed by Athens veterans and citizens
University chapel hosted Memorial Day ceremonies honoring Confederate veterans and descendants. Veterans spoke of Civil War hardships, and the event featured music, a cross of honor, a memorial paper, and a large crowd. A Broad street parade to Oconee cemetery followed with mounted guards and a rifle salute.
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University Chapel
Guard of Honor
Southland
Mrs Dottery and Child Survive Ptomaine Poisoning
Mrs R T Dottery wife of the Colonial orchestra director and leader of the University of Georgia band and her three year old child nearly died from ptomaine poisoning at home while husband was away at Chattahoochee park with the University cadets. They used home remedies to induce vomiting and alerted her husband by long distance wires. both are now out of danger and resting well.
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R. T. Dottery
Colonial Orchestra
University of Georgia Band
Chattahoochee Park
Gainesville
University Cadets
Georgia school commissioners to meet in Athens next week
The county school commissioners annual convention will meet in Athens on May 3 4 and 5. About two hundred attendees are expected with State School Commissioner Jere Pound and educators Branson Earnest from the State Normal School joining the event. A barbecue and other activities will welcome visitors as Athens hosts the gathering for Georgia education efforts.
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Athens
Georgia
Jere Pound Wil
Branson
Earnest
State Normal School
South
Actool
Carlisle Hillman Dies at Camp Near Turnerville
The death of Carlisle Hillsman occurred yesterday at a camp and sanitarium for consumptives near Turnerville in the state's northern region. The body will be taken to Oconee cemetery for services with pallbearers from local families. He was about twenty six, survived by his mother and two sisters, and was active in YMCA work in Athens.
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Carlisle Hileman
Turnerville
Southern Railway
Oconee
Dorsey & Fuckenstein
Messrs
B. J. Bondurant
D. J. Conlan
Chas. H. Phinizy
Dr. N. Slaughter
Geo. Deadwyler
Athens
Burglars Looted Store On Broad Street
About half past 12 oclock Monday night burglars broke into Mr. Jack Holmes grocery store at Broad and Foundry streets. They forced the door and opened the cash drawer with an axe, taking $4.05 in currency but leaving a loose dollar bill behind. Police rushed to the scene but no clues to the burglars have been found. officers continue to investigate with expected developments today.
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Jack Holmes
Broad and Foundry Streets
Holmse
Heidler Brothers Booster Spirit Noted on Athens Building
A Banner feature praises the Heidler brothers for painting a bold reminder Keep your eye on Athens on their Empire Steam Laundry building. The piece argues the brothers are civic boosters who moved to Athens recently, embracing public spirit and town growth, and hopes others in business will follow their example.
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Heldier Brothers
Empire Steam Laundry
Clayton Street
Mutual
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Heidler Boys
Athena
Heidler
Electric Bitters Restore Health After Grip Wreck
The Demon of the Air is the germ of a grippe that threatens thousands and leaves weakness nerve trouble and poor appetite. Electric Bitters are touted as a splendid tonic and purifier for stomach liver and kidneys. Thousands have proven they strengthen the nerves build up the system and restore health after grip. Only 60c. Satisfaction guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro, H R Palmer & Sons.
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Grippe
W. J. Smith & Bro
H R. Palmer & Sons
Call of the Blood Promotes Purification Pills
The advertisement claims Dr. King’s New Life Pills purify blood and improve complexion by clearing skin and health. Priced at 26 cents, available at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons. Vesta Victoria arrives for a Western tour in the country and will appear in the East later.
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Vesta Victoria
Baseball Notes Show Umpire Ban On College Games
National League umpires will not be permitted to referee college games this season. Ray Demmitt shines for the St. Louis Browns after leaving the Highlanders. Pittsburgh champions start strong as NL teams face a tough path to beat the Pirates. Bobby Carruthers and others named as umpires join the Three-I League. Bayless and Schreckengost make moves in the Southern League and International setups. Tunis Dean ends theater season and joins the Toronto club.
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Ly Parent
White Sox
Johnny Kling
Cubs
Tom Needban
McAleer
Ray Demmitt
Highlanders
St. Louis Browns
Browning
Pidger
Detroit
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pirates
Oberlin
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Buck” Wheat
Brooklyn
Dodgerville
Robert L
Bobby) Carruthers
Pramw L. Genins
Edward Eckmand
Thomas White
Bayless
Atlanta
Sngle
Oasie Schreckengost
Columbus
Louisville
Behreck
Rube” Waddell
Athletice
Tunis P. Dean
Blanche Bates Company
Toronto
Tunis
Trade ties grow as Canada US tariff dispute ends
Winnipeg report notes Canada's tariff gains, US imports rising to 60.4 percent of Canada's total in 1909. US capital floods western Canada, with stakes in timber, coal, mines, and agriculture. Immigration from the US accelerates, boosting cross border trade and investment prospects. Col Roosevelt declines invitation to join a playful exchange amid the broader economic backdrop.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
United Sates
Canada
Washington
United States
Bow River Valley
Uncle Sam
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Victoria
San Francisco
Graham Island
Kootenay
Minneapolis
Spokane
Highland Buckeye-United Mines Group
Annaworth
New York
Fife
Queen
Duluth
United States Steel Corporation
Standard Oil Company
James Cronin
Heinze
Copper
Guggenheim
Morgan
James J. Hill
New York Chamber of Commerce
Little Bailey girls are brought home
On a return train from Atlanta two orphaned sisters Elizabeth and Ruth Bailey were delivered to guardians in Athens after a series of court battles. Judge Bailey holds custody of one girl. Mr Towne will rear the other with the elder in Towne care, reuniting the siblings with their extended family.
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Atlanta
Heaboard
Supreme Court of Georgia
Elizabeth
Ruth Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Town
Superior Court
Supreme Court of
State
Bailey
Towne
Mrs. Towne
Athens
Elizabeth Will Iikey
Townes
Ruth
New York
Augustus Helaze
Montana
Funda
Mercantile National Bank
United States
Heinze
Aes
Arnica Salve praised as cure for wounds and sores
The letter from L. W. Harriman of Burlington Maine extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for a sixty year battle with eczema describing it as the greatest healer for sores ulcers boils burns cuts wounds bruises and piles. Readers are informed it is available for 25 cents at local stores.
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L. W. Harriman
Burlington
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
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Mike Schreck
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Jack
Twin
Samuel
Jim
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Jule
Lily B. Moss
Baltimore
Ely
Pepecast
Diecdaed
Benses
Este and Banell
Draguisté
Ely Brothers
Waston Street
Myon
Jamais LS
Peruvian Guano Corporation
Charleston
Carlisle Hillman
Holmes Grovcery
Broad Street
Roa
Col .Roeservelt
Emperor Prang Jnsefs
Hans
Wagner
Tiddledewinks
Yolarks Ag
Geneseo Pure Food Co
le Roy
Little Bailey
Supreme Court of the State
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