Judge Cobb Praises Augusta Bar at Taft Event
In Augusta Georgia Judge Andrew J Cobb delivered the principal address at the Augusta Bar Association annual meeting. President-elect William Howard Taft attended along with many invited guests. Cobb traced trial by jury in Georgia from colonial times to 1800s, stressing juror intelligence and integrity over expert status, and reflecting on historic cases and juror conduct.
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Augusta Bar Association
William H. Taft
Judge Cobb
Georgia
Augusta
Andrew J. Cobb
William HH. Taft
Union
Continental Congress
Augusta Bar
United States
Congress of
Cobb
Superior Court
Inferior County Court
Tis
Justice Gantt
Supreme Court of Missouri
Virginia Bar Association
Sam
Vaid
Kansas Legislature Opens as Bristow Expected Senator
Kansas lawmakers convened in Topeka to elect a U S senator to succeed Chester Long with Joseph L Bristow reportedly set for the post. The session will tackle a state bank default guaranty law tax amendments and a measure aimed at making prohibition stricter by banning liquor sales on trains.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
United States
Chester
Long
Congress
Joseph L. Bristow
A Religious Author Reviews Kidney Remedy Relief
A religious author describes years of kidney trouble. After a severe winter attack he was bedridden eight days and unable to rise without help. He details thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination, then credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with pain relief and normalizing urine, recommending it. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Notable Cotton Lecture At University Campus
Henry G. Kittredge editor of Cotton spoke to University Cotton School students and local citizens about cotton fiber and its manufacture. He urged farmers to study customer needs, use the microscope, and improve length fineness and strength of staple to influence prices, emphasizing proper post harvest handling and correct ginning along with bleaching Mercerization insights.
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University
Henry G. Kittredge
Cotton
Atlanta
University Cotton School
Kittredge
Mr. Kittredge
Exhibit to Stay in Washington for Southern Congress
John A. Parker of New Orleans buys St Matthew's church property at Fifteenth and H Streets for 500000. It will be transferred to the Southern Commercial Congress when formed as a base for a ten story building with exhibit space and halls in Washington with plans to raise funds in Atlanta January 15. Clark Hall Davis arranged the deal. property transferred to McNeil & McNeil December 31 and to Parker today.
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Washington
John A. Parker
New Orleans
Southern Commercial Congress
St. Matthew's Church
Fifteenth and
H Streets
Treasury
Congress
The
Atlanta
Clark Hall Davis
Petersburg
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
McNeil & McNeil
Parker
Medical men in session at Chattahoochee Valley meeting
The fifth semilannual Chattahoochee Valley Medical and Surgical Association meeting opens in Opelika Alabama with doctors from Alabama and Georgia attending. The event continues tomorrow. Bucklen’s Arnica salve advertised for burns wounds and skin ailments with a 25 cent price at local druggists.
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Opelika
Ala
Chattahoochee Valley Medical and Surgical Association
Alabama
Georgia
Earth
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Trial Granted By Judge Brand In $1500 Case
Judge Charles H. Brand granted a new trial in the Franklin Superior court case J S Case Thrashing Machine Co versus F L Brown and H L McCrarry. Verdict had favored the defendants after a motion from the plaintiff. Attorneys J H Skelton of Hartwell and J B Jones of Toccoa represented the plaintiff, with A G Julian McCurry and T G Dorrough for the defense.
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Chambers
Franklin Superior Court
J. S. Case Thrashing Machine Co
F. L. Brown
H. L. McCrarry
Giavneys
J. H. Skelton
Hartwell
J. B. Jones
Toccoa
A. G. and
Julian McCurry
T. G. Dorrough
Charies H. Brand
Nix Killed by Bright Gilstrap Near Cleveland Georgia
Date January near Cleveland Georgia William Nix was killed by his brother in law Bright Gilstrap in a knife stabbing about two miles south of Cleveland Seventeen wounds caused the death attempt Gilstrap fled after confessing to bystanders Both men were riding together with Gilstrap behind Nix The motive unknown and Gilstrap has not been apprehended Alcohol involvement is suspected
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Nat
Justice Court
Micajah ‘Benge
Commission of the Peace
Micajah Benge
Georgia
M. Benge
General Assembly
Justress
Cobb
Mieajan Benge
Clarke County
Robert Fulwood
Alexafter Punn
Samuel Braswet
John Heard
Wiliam Worthem
John Griffin
Cleveland
William Nix
Bright Gilstrap
Cilstrap
Nix
Gilstrap
Washington Legislature Opens Session with Key Measures
Olympia January 12 A large slate of measures is set for discussion at the Washington legislature session starting today. Primary law amendments are planned along with a local option bill. A bill to abolish race track gambling will meet strong debate while irrigation and natural resource conservation receive attention. Liberal appropriations are urged for state colleges and other institutions.
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Olympia
Wash
Washington
Thirteenth annual Boston poultry and pet stock show Opens
The thirteenth annual poultry and pet stock show of the Boston Poultry Association opened today in Mechanics Building and will run five days. Thousands of birds on exhibit span from common fowl to Indian game cocks from California. Baters and pest stock including pigeons rabbits and guinea pigs are well represented. A feline section features house cats Angoras and Persians. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for coughs and colds.
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Boston
Mass
Sant
Boston Poultry Association
Mechanics Building
California
Athens Hotel Co Directors Meet Prepare Opening Upon March
The Athens Hotel Co directors met yesterday with all officers reelected. President Phinizy announced the hotel will open on March first and be ready to receive guests. The Banner praises the Georgian Hotel project and the promoters for adding a first class motel to Athens.
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Athens Hotel Co
Phinizy
Athens
Prohibition Question in Texas Referendum Urged
Austin Texas January 12 state wide prohibition is the key issue for the upcoming legislative session. The democratic state convention platform requires the question to be submitted to popular vote and these instructions are expected to be followed.
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Austin
Texas
Tomorow
Central League Sets Schedule At Closed Meeting
South Bend Indiana January 12 magnates of the Central League met behind closed doors at the Oliver House with President Carson presiding. Officials indicated the main business was approving a schedule for a March Terre Haute meeting. Discussion of the Grand Rapids franchise was rumored but no definite action expected.
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Central League
South Bend
Ind
Oliver House
Carson
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Lame Shoulder Ointment Ad Promises Quick Relief
A 19th century advertisement touts Chamberlain's ointment for muscular rheumatism and sprains. It claims no internal treatment needed and quick relief, priced at 25 cents, 50 cents for large size, with multiple local druggists listed as suppliers.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
EC. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
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McAlpin
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Bo Strong
Vnion
Department of Knowledge
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Atlata
Cotton School
Washington, D. C
L. G. Manuel
Mgr
Chattanooga
Tenn
Paul Heyman
Tetin
Gallagher & O'Gara
H. Levystein & Co
Montgomery
L. Loeb Whiskey Co
M. Markstein
Fanos
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Washington State
Boston Poultry Show
WAY
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