District of Columbia Day and Pension Bill Debate
In Washington on January 13 the House focused on District of Columbia matters then took up the pension appropriation bill carried at 139,466,480 dollars with a noted drop in pension estimates. The Senate discussed Cuban duties and printing of the Schley court report, and moved to consider creating a Department of Commerce.
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Washington
Babcock
Wisconsin
House
Barney
Richardson
Tennessee
Commissioner of Pensions
Senate
Majson
Hale
Schley Court of
Committee On Printing
Nelson
Department of Commerce
Sugar from Everglades Company to drain Florida swamps
A new Florida corporation plans to drain Everglades submerged lands and convert 800000 acres into a sugar producing territory. Capital stock 5 million dollars, 60000 shares at 100 each, rapidly subscribed. Territory extends across SE Florida with fertile basins and marl deposits.
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Florida
Tallahassee
Great Inter Oal
Everglades
Porton
Atlantic Ocean
Umestone
Adewater
Everglade
Athens Woman's Club elects officers and adds sections
The Athens Woman's Club held its annual meeting with unanimous officer elections led by President Mrs H C White. Two new sections Shakespeare under Mrs M A Lipscomb and Fine Arts under Mrs E A Crawford were added, meeting schedules set for first and third Thursdays.
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Athens Woman's Club
M. A. Lipscomb
E A. Crawford
Laura Blackshear
Mra. H. O. White
Byron
Mra Crawford
Brunswick Man Burns Hands Saving Wife From Forest Fire
Sheppard Boyd of Brunswick Georgia risked his life to save his wife from flames as forest fires closed in on their home. With bare hands he pulled her free as smoke blackened her garments and his hands were burned to the bone. The couple were moved to Greenland weeks earlier and returned home after treatment.
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Sheppard Boyd
Brunswick
Hartdsims Boyd
Greenland
Brunawick and Birmingham
Boyd
Mosley Lemon Elixir and Cascara Cathartic Advertisements
Advertisements tout Mozley s Lemon Elixir and other tonics for biliousness digestion headaches and heart issues. Claims of cures with testimonials from Griffin Georgia and Washington D C. Also Cascarets candy cathartic and notes on compulsory vaccination in Opelika Alabama with smallpox as a regional concern. References to druggists and medical products with prices and usage ads.
Explosion Rocks Indiana Ravine Near Marion Injures No One
Fifteen hundred quarts of nitroglycerine stored by St Marys and Empire Nitroglycerine exploded in a ravine 20 miles southeast of Marion Indiana at about 1 30 this morning shaking the northeastern part of the state. A yawning hole remained where the blast occurred. No injuries reported though inquiries say houses were shaken up to 60 miles away.
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Marion
Ind
St. Mary's
Empire NitroGlycerine Company
Indicted plant manager faces grand jury probe
In Wellsville Ohio on January 18 officials report the manager of the American Sheet and Tin Works, Shaffer, has been indicted following a labor dispute. The case involves alleged wrongful discharge and is expected to be fiercely contested with Judge Smith of the city invited to defend Brockmes.
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Welfeville
Wellsville
Tsn
Weteoknida
Tocal Mills
Wanifer
Mim
Shatter
Shaffer
Yi Smith
Brockmes
Cascarets Candy Ad Promotes C C C Tablet Warning
Tablet promotion for Cascarets, claiming candy branding and the C C C label. Warns against bulk sales and fraud. Encourages purchasing only at druggists and subscribing to the Banner.
Kilmer’s Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief Offer
An advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney, liver, and bladder trouble. It claims extensive testing and offers a free sample by mail, with a follow up book and purchased sizes available through Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York.
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Bright
Dr. Kilmer,eCo
Binghamton
N. Y
Catrronsra Fia Sravr Co
California
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
York
M. x
Horrible Family Tragedy Reported From Pittsburg
In Pittsburg a family named Vensurie Potish was found brutally attacked at 200 Spring Alley. The wife died after injuries and the husband is dying. three small children were badly cut and bruised. Doctors report the husband likely killed the wife before dying himself.
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Pittsburg
Jan
Body Found Floating In River Near Huntington
The body of Sturgess B. Jones a prominent attorney and former Roanoke mayor was found in the Ohio River near the wharf boat Jones had been in the city several days and the coroner s jury investigates the death A separate item notes Senator H G Davis sending 100 000 to his grandson born recently in Elkins Va plus other brief items on a Birmingham Ala train death and a Grosnyville forest fire continuing with property losses anticipated.
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Birmingham
Als
Alabama State Fair Association
Fair Association
Huntington
W. Va
Sturgess B. Jones
Roanoke
Ohio River
Walelde
Jones
Cumberlain
H. G. Davin
United States
Pan- American Congress
Mexico
John T.davis
Elkins
Thomas HH. Chandier
Loulaville
Nashville
Noriby
ertAl
Clanton
Durlal
Ladies Auxiliary Annual Report Highlights Growth and New Plans
The Ladies Auxiliary of the YMCA held its annual meeting with strong turnout and enthusiasm. Miss Mildred Rutherford was elected president, a junior department is planned, two rooms to be prepared, and five social entertainments planned. Summary shows 63 members, 8 regular meetings, 10 social events, 16 books donated, total receipts $184.92, expenditures $184.82. a Bos h & Gerte piano and two large banquets were also provided.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Mildred Rutherford
Coss
Central Upgrades Offices In Uptown Area
Mr. B Moss Jr hosting agent of the Central railroad is fitting up a new office under the Commercial hotel at the former Bryant's Barber shop site. Bryants barber shop moves next door to the shop formerly occupied by Sam McQueen. McQueen relocates to Clayton street near Dick Harris' shop.
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B. Moss, Jr
The
Central Railroad
Bryant
Bryast
Sam McQueen
McQueen
Clayton Street
Dick Harris
Athens Board of Trade Organized Promises City Benefit
The Athens Board of Trade was formed with Edward R. B. Hodgson Jr. as president and Charles H. Phinizy as secretary. Delegates plan to build city interests and urge joins from Athena members. They sent a telegram to Congress protesting the postmaster appointment and urging a delay in Merton's replacement.
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Athens Board of Trade
Taig
Athenium
Atheneum
Edward RB. Hodgson, Jr
Board of Trade
Charles H. Phinizy
Athena
Congress
Man Howard
Athens
M. B. Morton
Fioe
Beneradie
Impealti
B. P. Hodgson
Welay
Merton
UES
EL Phinituy
Agel
Mrs Sallia A Winn Dies In Logansville Georgia
Mrs Sallia A Winn died Tuesday afternoon in Logansville Ga and her body was moved to Athens for burial near the city. She leaves three children Messrs W L Winn and H B Winn of Athens and Mrs J W Landram of Logansville. Interment was held yesterday afternoon at the family burying ground with Rev E D Stone officiating. Also an testimonial advertisement for DeWitts Little Early Risers claims relief from constipation with a quoted testimonial.
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Sallia A. Winn
Logansville
Athens
Removal of Sanitary Pond Contested on Lumpkin Street
Residents on South Lumpkin Street petition to remove the Lola waterworks pond after the Board of Health found it unsanitary. Owner Van Valkenburg has not responded through his lawyer, and the board orders immediate action to replace the pond with a sanitary condition before summer to avoid further conflict.
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South Lumpkin Street
Lumpkin Street
Lola
van Valkenburg
Board of Health
Herty to Visit Ocilla for Turpentine Study
Dr Charley H Herty will travel to Ocilla Georgia near the start of February to investigate and report on new turpentine production methods. He will work mainly on farms owned by Mr J H Powell designated by the government and will remain in the area through the summer.
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R. Charley H. Herty
United States
Osilla GA
Dr. Horty
J H. Powell
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