The Bones of Columbus Movement in The Athens Banner
The Athens Banner notes a movement to urge Spain to return Christopher Columbus bones to the United States for burial within American soil. The Baltimore Sun backs a definite form for the proposal, but Spain is unlikely to yield. The piece recalls the Spanish American War transfer, stating relics were given to Spain under an 1898 agreement and moved across the ocean.
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Columbus
Spain
Christopher Volumbus
United States
Baltimore Sun
Olumbus
Democratic Leader and Fight for Nomination
The editorial argues it is premature to name the Democratic candidate for president. It suggests Bryan’s era is over, notes possible contenders including Gov. Johnson, Gov. Harmon, and Senator Culberson, and urges the party to stay true to states’ rights while keeping up courage for the eventual nominee.
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Democracy
Democratic Party
Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Gov
Harmon
Guw
Culberson
Texas
Novel Plea by Hains in Murder Trial
Thornton Hains on trial for his life pleads not as accessory but as defender. He says he kept the crowd back to prevent harm to his brother who shot Annis, claiming his brother was insane from gossip about Annis and Mrs Hains. He asserts the shooter acted without sane mind and cannot be held liable as an accessory.
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Thornton Hains
William B. Annia
Peter
Union Ky
Tenn
Tennessee
Patterson
National Guard of Tennessee
Union City
Capt. Rankin
Building Company to Foster Athens Housing Growth
The Banner welcomes a large building company organized here with ample capital to erect homes. Athens needs more housing as many potential residents are deterred by lack of shelter. Investors are advised to put money into Athens real estate, as each new residence spurs income and community growth. The city aims to have the company operating within thirty days at the Josquat.
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Athens
A Democratic Consolation After the Presidential Vote
The article argues Democrats gained over six million votes for Bryan, notes a large white majority, and contemplates future gains. It cites a Taft increase of 49,000 over Roosevelt and urges that the party is not dead, predicting a larger win with the right candidate and platform.
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William J. Bryan
Joige Parker
Taft
Roosevelt
The Panama Affair and Roosevelt in Review
A conservative critique questions the Panama Canal deal under Roosevelt, noting smoke of possible graft without proven proof. It argues for a sweeping inquiry by Congress and contends the administration likely aimed for a fair bargain while denying presidential complicity or official knowledge of misused funds.
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Panama
New York World
American Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
The
Washington Herald
Tt Fg
Panama Canal Company
Panama Company
Joer
Building Company to Open in Athens Soon
Athens will gain a building company in the next thirty days as demand for houses surges. The city reports no vacant homes currently and many new residents await housing while others wish to move in.
Investment pitch urges public stock subscription in new Tennessee firm
An appeal urges residents to invest in a new company promising fixed earnings and strong rent returns. It claims guaranteed safety, urges Anderson for subscriptions before January, and touts city-building benefits amid a broader, partisan claim about Tennessee trials and the Rankin murder case.
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Glock
Anderson
Donald G Mitchell obituary recalls a gentle author’s influence
Notice honors the life of Donald G. Mitchell known as Ik Marvel author of Veres of a Bachelor and Dream Life. It extols his home loving ideals and moral influence on readers, while noting his passing from this world to eternal happiness. His writings are praised as enduring, shaping noble citizens beyond his years.
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Donald G. Mitchell
Lfe
Ik Marvel
Southern Death Rate Debate and Athens Health Reform
The Athens Board of Health altered death certificate forms to join the United States registered area, affecting national death statistics. Clarence Poe cites this and argues for revised death rates, noting overall rate at 17.9 per 1,000, with Southern white deaths at 25.5 and African American deaths described but not fully reported.
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Athens Board of Health
Poe
South
South Health Statistics Debate and Moratorium Call
Mayer Rhett challenges Editor Poe on southern death rates noting SC 12.08, Georgia 12.15, Louisiana 15.16 per 1,000. He urges cities to register and align with government mortality stats to counter the image of higher southern illness and highlight proper health reporting.
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Erally
Mayer Rhett
Poe
South Carolina
Georgia
Lousiana
Athens Board of Health
Boards of Health
Red Cross Stamps Rally Athens in Tuberculosis Crusade
The Red Cross stamp drive aims to fund the fight against tuberculosis. Citizens are urged to buy one cent stamps for envelopes to support Georgia’s campaign led by the Athens Woman's Club, hoping for substantial sales during the holiday season to back the statewide effort.
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RED Cross
Athens
Georgia
Athens Woman's Club
Hall's Catarrh Cure sworn testimonial from Toledo firm
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co declares under oath in Toledo that every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure will earn one hundred dollars. Notary Leah A. Gleason confirms December 6, 1836. The firm advertises the remedy as systemic and offers free testimonials. Sold by all druggists. take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Leah A. W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Citeney & CO
Hail
City crews finish water mains in Barberville area
City workers completed laying the water main through Barberville and restored service to the section. They have started laying the main from Lumpkin Street toward the new agricultural hall, with completion expected in a few days.
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Maine
Barberville
Lumpkin Street
Wall Street Week Under Fire and Stock Declines
Special correspondence from New York reports a week of scrutiny and debate over Wall Street practices. Governor Hughes’ commission and congressional talk on “real business” spark criticism of short selling while markets slip 2 to 4 points as big issues like Union Pacific steel orders and Vanderbilt dividends shape the week. Rumors claim a new Standard Oil with $1 billion capitalization may emerge once government investigations end.
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New York
Wall Street
Hughes
Congress
Stock Exchange
Stock ‘Exchange
Board of Governors
Union Pacific
Vanderbilt Roads
Guggenheims
Standard Oil Company
Doan's Kidney Pills Earn Athens Endorsement
Athens residents report lasting relief from backache and urinary issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. J. W. Blackstone cites initial relief and permanent cure, with testimonials dated 1903 and 1908. Sold by Palmer & Sons Drug Store in Athens priced 54 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Athens
Dean
J. W. Blackstone
College Avenue
Saya
Palmer & Sons
United States
Doan
University Lectures Promote Statewide Education Drive
The Tallapoosa Journal applauds the University of Georgia plan to send professors across the state to lecture in high schools on popular and scientific topics. Each school may pick subjects, lectures are free, and a village collection may help cover costs. Lectures aim to broaden vision, sharpen practical knowledge, and spur a collegiate education mindset among students and communities.
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Tallapoosa Journal
University of Georgia
Journal
State University
Uiowe
Intercollegiate Chess Tourney Opens With Yale Harvard Princeton Columbia
The seventeenth annual Intercollegiate chess tournament starts at the West Side Republican club in New York with Yale Harvard Princeton and Columbia fielding four players each. The match runs three days. The cup goes to the university with ten wins. Harvard leads with nine titles. Columbia won the last two and has five total. Capablanca-coached Columbia is favored.
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New York
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia
West Side Republican Club
Capablanca
Mall says White House will have poorest Christmas spirit
The Anderson Mall predicts less peace and goodwill in the White House this season than in any other house in the country, signaling a stark, nationwide mood amid holiday decor and politics.
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Anderson
White House
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Hardeman & Phinizy
Rotten Commission Merchants
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Broad, Thomas and
Oconee Streets
Athens, Ga
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