Prize Contest Opens to Ladies in Five Counties
The highest vote getter wins first prize with subsequent placements for second and third, plus county prizes for the four counties outside Clarke. Votes accrue via paid subscriptions to the Daily or Weekly Banner, with various price tiers. No formal entry needed. any Indy in the territory may participate by paying for subscriptions and receiving votes. The contest runs just under two months and urges Matrons to join.
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Dorsey & Funkenstein
Clarke, Oglethorpe
Madison
Jackson
Oconee Counties
Daily Banner
Weekly Banner
Clarke County
Hearing on coal trimming charges before ICC in Boston
Commissioner McCord of the Interstate Commerce Commission held a hearing in Boston on the New England Coal and Coke Company against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The complaint alleges trimming coal in barges at Norfolk and other points with an ongoing charge dispute.
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Boston
Mass
McCord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Toxton
New England Coal and Coke Compa- 7
Chesapeake and Ohio Allroad
New England Company
Norfelle
Shared education program opens Western Catholic Chautauqua week
Milwaukee educators and noted men attend the Western Catholic Chautauqua as sessions open in Spring Bank and run through the week. In Detroit Knights of Columbus from across the United States Canada Mexico Puerto Rico and the Philippines arrive for the national convention events this week.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wntea
Spring Bank
Knights OF Columbus
Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
Mexico
Forto Rico
Philippine Islands
Order
Vote on State Capitol Bond In Misosuki Tomorrow
St Louis Mo July 31 A special election is to be held in Misosuki tomorrow to decide on a 3 500 000 bond issue for the erection of a new state capitol to replace the structure destroyed by fire last winter. It is generally believed the proposal will carry though a tight vote is predicted.
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St. Louis
Misosuki
TOLLS ABOLISHED OVER EAST RIVER NEW YORK
New York reports mayoral order abolishing tolls on four East River bridges. City faces about 200000 dollars annual net loss after savings in salaries. Aldermen pass ordinance amid limited opposition led by Vice Chairman Bent. Also notes tax rates for 1911, property valuations, and a drowning accident linked to a moving picture shoot.
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New York
Gaynor
East River
Board of Aldermen
Francis P. Bent
Cnty
Gainesville plans public library and new stock tower
In Gainesville Georgia on July 31 a Carnegie funded library building on the ground floor of a four story center square structure is endorsed. Mr Carnegie offers to build a $20 000 library and running costs to be paid by citizens. A stock company may add three stories with 90 rooms, renting ground floor and upper units to cover expenses and yield about $10 000 yearly, creating an imposing business complex.
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Gainesville
Carnegie Public Library
Public Square
Carnegie
Appropriations Deliberation Delays Georgia Session
Atlanta July 31 The slow movement of the house appropriations committee risks delaying essential measures like game protection and drainage bills. With at least nine working days left, final passage may run late, causing possible adjournment and conference complications while officials insist the appropriations bill will pass despite night sessions. Also includes ads for Chamberlain’s remedy and Ely Dream Balm.
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Atlanta
House Appropriations Committee
General Assembly
House
Senate
Colorado Springs Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary Festivities
Colorado Springs Colo July 31 with decorations and crowds the city began a week of festivities for its fortieth anniversary. Aeroplane flights wild west exhibitions Indian dances street pageants and other attractions are planned to entertain visitors.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Inquiry into Beer Industry Hearings Open
Washington July 31 hearings began in Washington by the board of food and drug inspection to determine beer ingredients used in brewing beer ale porter and stout. the probe will define the terms lager and hock as used on beer and assess if domestic brews masquerade as foreign products with master brewers summoned to testify.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Department of Agriculture
Texas Legislature Convenes in Special Session
Austin Texas July 21 Governor Col quitt convened a special session to tackle appropriation measures and legislative reapportionment as members of the Texas legislature assembled today.
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Texas
Austin
Colquitt
Murder, Jealousy, and a Waterworks Trial in Warren
In Warren Pa on July 31 Judge Hinckley heard arguments for a new trial in the case of John M Andrews the former Warren waterworks superintendent convicted of murdering Emile Amann a former subordinate. The case centers on personal jealousies political and social intrigues and a controversial epidemic era feud that drew statewide attention.
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Warren
Hinckley
John M. Andrews
Warren Waterworks
Emile Amann
Andrews
Amann
American Water Works Company
Pittsburg
A. W. Lyon
the Waterworks Company
Stella Hodge Drake
Amana
Quebec Tennis Championships Open At Mount Royal Club
The annual Quebec championships tennis tournament began at Mount Royal Club in Montreal on July 31 and will continue through most of the week. The event gathers top players from across the province to compete for the title.
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Quebec
Montreal
Province of
Mount Royal Club
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Athens
Maxwell
Oglethorpe, Madison, Jackson, Oconee and
Clarke Counties
Aix
State Capitol
East Aner
Greater
Manhattan
Bronx
Richmond
Brandy's Pond
Staten Island
Blade
Congress
Hoboken
Philadelphia
Carnegie Library
Fcissature
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Ely
All Druggista
Ely Bros
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