Georgia Appropriations, School Reforms Near Session End
The 1911 Georgia legislative session nears adjournment with the general assembly poised to end sine die in the early hours. The record includes increased funding for education and eleemosynary institutions, debates over tax equalization versus constitutional amendments, and anticipated fights over the appropriations bill and labor bureau changes. The session also considers game protection, a larger governor borrowing power, tax collection from corporations, an anti lobby measure, congressional reapportionment, and departmental appropriations tied to cotton pests and water power surveys.
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General Assembly
Cssendal
Smith
Phcture
Senate
House
Joe Hall
Treasury
Georgia
United States
Rules Committee
Clarke County Aims for Chicago Exposition Representation
Clarke county plans to participate in the National Land and Irrigation Exposition in Chicago next fall. The board of county commissioners approved forming a representative committee with W. F. Dorsey, A. W. Brooks, and H. J Rowe to study and propose materials and funding. The effort seeks a compelling Clarke county display and literature to attract settlers and promote home making and prosperity.
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Clarke County
Chicago
Georgia
Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
W. F. Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce
A. W Brooks
Athens
H. J Rowe
A. W. Brooks
W. 8. Holman
Commissioners’ Board
Rochester Volunteers Gather for State Firemen Convention
Rochester N Y August 15 Rochester I fu gala attire in honor of the 6 000 volunteer firemen who have gathered here from cities and towns throughout New York for the annual convention and tournament of their state association. The four day's program calls for a big parade and numerous prize contests in addition to the usual business sessions.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
California Red Men Council Opens in San Jose
The Great Council of the Red Men of California opened in San Jose on August 15 with impressive ceremonies and will remain in session through the week ending Saturday when a big celebration closes. The meetings will discuss many matters of interest to the members.
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San Jose
Calif
Great Council of the Red Men of California
Sesason
Endorsement proves Doan's Kidney Pills in Athens
A local Athens resident E L Taylor of Lumpkin Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills helped his kidney ailment. The ad argues home endorsements beat manufacturer claims and notes the product costs 60 cents, with Foster Milburn Co as the U S sole agent in Buffalo New York.
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Doan
E. L .Taylor
Lumpkin St
Athens
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dease
Snt
Athens Investors Among The Victim
Government probes a major fraud scheme tied to a national mail fraud via the Southern Loan and Trust Company. Richard Purvis E O Heim Guy King W N Smith face examination as evidence and witnesses outline loans and inflated testimonials. Agents canvassed Athens sales and buyers hoped to fund homes and additions amid a rising legal case.
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Athens
United States
Richard Purvis
E. O. Heim
Guy King
W. N. Smith
Southern Loan and Trust Company
Walter Colquitt
J. E. McClelland
Purvis
Heim
Smith
J. D. Kilpatrick
Gop King
Henley
H. 8
Paschall
Harlem
W. C. Partridge
Berzelia
Postoffice
Banherman
O. K
Tlis
Thirty Years Together Dr King's New Discovery Ad
Thirty years' association proves the merit of Dr King's New Discovery a cough and cold cure praised by Thos Ariss of Concord Michigan. It is described as the most infallible lung medicine for lagrippe asthma bay fever croup and sore lungs. Price 60 cents and one dollar trial bottle free guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and A R Palmer & Sons.
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Thos. Ariss
Concord, Mich
W. J Smith & Bro
A. R. Palmer & Sons
Women Baptists gather ahead of Maritime Provinces convention
Bridgetown Nova Scotia hosts the Women’s Baptist Missionary Society as it opens its annual sessions in preparation for the United Baptist Convention of the Maritime Provinces. The event draws prominent denomination members and signals the formal start of the convention in Saturday ceremonies. Kidneys and pay are discussed in a separate ad noting Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and lost time.
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Bridgetown
N. S
Women's Baptist Missionary Society
United Baptist Convention of the
Maritime Provinces
Governor Will Not Pardon Stripling Case Denied
Special to the Banner Atlanta Georgia August 15 Governor Hoke Smith told Stripling’s friends he will not interfere in the clemency case. Stripling, ex chief of the Danville police now serving a life sentence for murder in Harria county after thirteen years at large, faced earlier hopes tied to Governor Brown’s actions. Smith indicated he will not consider the petition.
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Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Thomas J. Stripling
Stripling
Brown
Danville
W. J. Cornett
Harria County
Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Foley Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Woman’s Ailments
A distressed woman endures backache headache nervousness poor appetite and insomnia blamed on kidney and bladder troubles. The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills offer quick relief and a swift return to health and strength, urging readers not to overlook the product.
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Foley
Changes in army commands
Brig Gen Ralph W Hoyt succeeds Maj Gen William H Carter in command of the maneuver brigade in Texas. Carter returns to Washington as assistant chief of staff, relieving Gen Arthur Murray who is assigned to command the Department of the West with headquarters at San Francisco.
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San Antnlo
Texas
Ralph W. Hoyt
William H. Carter
Maneuver Brigade
Carter
Washington
Arthur Murray
Department of the West
San Francisco
Accused of Stealing Bucks Arnica Salve Verdict
Clinton Me resident B E B Chamberlain accuses Bucken s Arnica Salve of stealing the sting from burns and the pain of sores and other injuries. He claims it robs cuts corns bruises sprains and injuries of their terror and praises it as an unparalleled healing remedy. Sold for 2c at W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer & Bros.
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B. EB. Chamberlain
Clinton
Bucken
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Bons
Feast of the Assumption and Los Angeles 130th Anniversary Observed
Los Angeles marked the Feast of the Assumption and the city's 130th anniversary, recalling that in 1781 Felip de Neve named the settlement Lo Angeles. An ordinary diarrhoea case is curable with a single dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, sold by all dealers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Kentucky Democratic Convention Meets In Louisville
The Democratic state convention gathered in Louisville on August 15 to draft the platform for the fall campaign. Delegates included nominees and party leaders, marking the first state convention held after the party named its ticket.
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Louisville
Attack Like Tigers Purify Blood with Electric Bit Term
A testimonial touts Electric Bit Term as a blood purifier to combat skin sores boils and eczema by strengthening blood and organs. It claims to restore appetite and nerve strength and recommends purchase from W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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C. T. Budaba
Tracy, Cal
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Louisville Hosts Elks State Gathering Welcome
Louisville welcomed Elks from 25 Kentucky lodges for the state convention. Delegates were received today as the gathering opens with business sessions scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday.
Wanted First Class Lot Salesman and Saleslady in Texas
Wanted notices seek a first class lot salesman and a saleslady in Texas. The ad cites Best proposition in the area, mentioning Big Com Miteslon and Quito Townsite and Immigration Company, Ft Worth.
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Bantle
Texas
Quito
Georgia congressmen seek Marine Band tour to Savannah Athens and Atlanta
Washington August 15 Members of the Georgia delegation in congress will push for the Marine band to visit multiple Georgia cities on its southern tour. Representative Edwards asks the president to include Savannah Athens is favored by Tribble and Atlanta is likely to be included by Howard. The White House has received many requests as the band nears a South tour this fall with plans to perform in several Georgia cities. A separate notice reports Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a Des Moines woman after two days of bowel trouble with one dose.
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Trminaa
Athens
Washington, D. C
Georgia
Congress
Marine Band
Edwards
Savannah
Tribble
Sas Pat
Howard
Atlanta
South
White House
Des Moines
Chamberlain
All Dealera
Lynched suspect in Coatesville believed to be Wes Brewer
Police and chain gang officials in Coatesville Penn believe the lynched man who killed a white officer was Wes Brewer a notorious local offender and escapee. They seek a full description from Coatesville officers to confirm if Brewer and the man burned in Philadelphia’s Quaker City are the same. Brewer had prior cattle theft convictions and escaped twice after being arrested in North Carolina near Asheville.
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Coatesville
Penn
Wes Brewer
Quaker City
Brewer
North Carolina
Asheville
Eeekiel Walker
Pennsylvania
Taft speaks to Ocean Grove crowd at campmeeting
President Taft addressed a large Ocean Grove audience in New Jersey under the Ocean Grove Campmeeting Association. He was greeted by a citizens committee and escorted to the auditorium for the speech. In Illinois, Carmi hosts the Farmers' Educational and Co-Operative Union of America's state convention with about four hundred local branches represented at the fairgrounds.
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Taft
Ocean Grove
Illinois
Carmi
Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operative Union of America
Fair Grounds
Barrett
Kingly Laxatives Sold At Local Stores
Paul Mathulka of Buffalo New York keeps at home Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation headache indigestion and hyppepsia. Available for 35c at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. King
Pilla
W. J. Smith & Bro
H R. Palmer & Sons
Rome Spirit praised by visiting real estate man Mr. Anderson
Yesterday D G Anderson of the city, a real estate man, returned from Rome where his wife visits her parents. He lauds Rome Spirit and the local Merchants and Manufacturers Association, noting active business leadership, railroad projects, a half million dollar girls' school, ten new manufactories, river deepening for a Gulf outlet, and twenty big conventions in the past year.
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D. G. Anderson
Rome
Bosineaa
Coosa
Gulf
Do Not Let Kidney Trouble Grow Beyond Medicine Reach
Advert: Foley Kidney Pills offer quick results stopping kidney irregularities. Sold by all druggists with the promise of prompt relief.
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All Drug
Bieta
Rheumatism Relief in Six Hours Promises Quick Cure
Dr Detehon's Rheumatism Relief claims rapid action with first dose benefits. It supposedly removes the cause and the disease quickly disappears. Sold by L P Caging druggist at the corner Clayton and Jackson streets for $1.00.
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Detehon
L. P. Caging
Clayton
Jackson Streets
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Holds 38th National Convention
About two hundred delegates gathered at the Hotel Secor Toledo for the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union's thirty eighth national convention opening day. A solemn high mass at the Church of the Good Shepherd led by Rev Patrick O Brien preceded the formal session. Local St Cecilia Society arranged entertainment. The group has met biennially since 1901. 1909 meetings were in Atlantic City.
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Toledo
First Cotton Ball of the Season Exhibited
The first open ball of cotton for the season was shown in the Banner office after a farmer, Bartley Derricotte, from Clarke and Madison counties, brought it Monday morning. Derricotte, a successful farmer who lives beyond Hebicon Spring, harvested the boll Sunday afternoon.
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The
Banner
Bartley Derricotte
Clarke
Madison
Hebicon Spring
Socialists may hold next national convention in Milwaukee
Political chatter centers on a forthcoming Socialist Party convention likely to be held in Milwaukee. A Democratic barbecue in Boston next month will see Ohio Governor Harmon address the crowd as a candidate for the Democratic nomination.
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Rerrien
Socialist Party
Milwaukee
Boston
Harmon
Ohio
Eee
Next House Of Representatives To Grow In Size
The article notes an anticipated increase in members of the next United States House of Representatives. It questions whether the larger body will better represent the people and emphasizes the role of the ballot box in shaping effective representation.
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Next Nations House of Representatives
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Labor Bureau
Georgia Sc School of Technology
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Tila
California
Convention OF Baptists
M. Balent
Little Penna St
Streator
Ely
Warren Street
Strippling
Kentucky
Marine Band 5
Congressman Tribble
Mr. Anderson
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
Ilinelg Federation of Labor
Infeld
Nelson
Minnesota
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