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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1906

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Howell's Eastman speech urges party loyalty in Georgia

Hon Clarke Howell spoke to Dodge county voters in Eastman urging Democrats to restrict primaries to loyal party members while welcoming any white man sincere in Democratic faith. He conditions Watson’s role on future loyalty. The Georgia Brick Company seeks a twenty year charter with $20,000 capital to 100,000, filed by Shackleford & Shackleford, for manufacturing tile roofs drains brick in Dodge county.

Eastman Clarke Howell Dodge County Howell Watson Georgia Mr. Watson Georgia Brick Company Shackleford & Shackelford Messrs James M. Smith G. M. Booth J. H. T. McPherson E. R. Kindebrow C. T. Hussey C. B. Griffith T. J. Shackleford

Fallieres Named as President of France

Paris reports M. Fallieres was elected president of the French republic on the first ballot by a vote of 449 to 371 over Doumer.

Paris M. Fallieres Fallieres Doumer

Southern senators vow to defend Jim Crow at interstate rail talks

Washington reports that southern senators promise to oppose any Dolliver bill that would let federal bodies regulate travel or interfere with Jim Crow cars. Senator Tillman asserts regulation should stay with the states and defends Jim Crow as fair to colored travelers. He notes northern opposition but claims southern colored people accept current laws.

Washington Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Dolliver Tillman Interstate Commerce Commission South

Clarke County Considers Dual Primaries For County And State Offices

Clarke County may hold two primaries this year one for county officers and another for state house officers. Candidates ask the executive committee to call a May first election for county races, ahead of a July after primary for state offices. A past Democratic convention rule restricts the state house primary date. County candidates offer to cover expenses for both elections, a move previously done and satisfactory.

Clarke County State House Executive Committee State Executive Committee

Mr A A Christian Becomes Citizen in Athens

Mr A A Christian of Winterville moves to Athens to make the city his future home. He has leased stables from Mr Bernstein and will operate an up to date livery business, bringing experience and a welcome to local citizens.

R. A. Christian Winterville Athens Christian Bernstein

Miss Lizzie Brown Injured Skating at the Rink

Miss Lizzie Brown daughter of J T Brown sustained a painful injury while skating at the rink Tuesday evening. She fell and broke her left arm and dislocated the wrist joint. Dr Holliday treated her and she is progressing as well as could be expected.

Lizzie Brown J. T. Brown Holliday Miss Brown

Three Midshipmen Dismissed for Hazing at Annapolis

At noon during the regular formation Midshipmen Peter Sen Barto Marzoni Pensacola W W Foster New Albany Indiana and Trenmor Coffin Jr third class were publicly dismissed from the Navy for hazing plebes. The secretary of the navy sent short personal orders to each involved.

Annapolis Petersen Barto Marzoni Pensacola W. W. Foster New Albany Indiana Trenmor Coffin, Jr United States Navy

University Summer School to Return in Athens

Trustees authorized the fourth annual University Summer School despite a pending state budget. State School Commissioner Merritt will visit Athens to finalize plans with Acting Chancellor D C, Prof T J Wooster and directors. News of the program excites teachers statewide and signals a larger attendance and expanded efforts.

Merritt Athens Board of Directors University University of Georgia Gate City D. C T. J. Wooster Oth Nie

Resignation of Western Circuit Judge R B Russell

Judge R B Russell of Winder Ga resigned as judge of the Western circuit effective February 3 He plans to campaign statewide ahead of the July primary It is expected Governor McDaniel or Col C H Brand will be appointed to fill the unexpired term with Brand seen as the logical choice by officials and citizens across the circuit Expectations center on McDaniel or Brand for the interim post.

Atlanta R. B. Russell Winder Capitol Judgesell Lassen Russell Georgia McDaniel C. H. Brand Western Circuit Col.Brand Paris Nedtetne Co Bt. Louis

Big Pennsylvania Plant Rumor Near Athens

A Pennsylvania firm, unnamed, engages with local parties in this section of the state about establishing a large manufacturing plant near Athens. The project involves about two million dollars. Land for the plant is reportedly nearly secured and the industry appears certain, with speculation centered on a site in Oconee County.

Pennsylvania Athens County Oconee

Mrs L R Gwaltney Dies After Long Illness In Rome

Rome Ga Jan 17 Mrs L R Gwaltney wife of Dr L R Gwaltney former president of Shorter College died Monday after a long painful illness She was 65 and came to Rome from Charleston South Carolina thirty five years ago She was known for Christian character and was loved by all who knew her.

Rome L. R. Gwaltney Shorter College

New Comer cotton mill under construction for L F Edwards

The Comer Georgia project owned by L F Edwards is under construction and will be finished as rapidly as possible. The mill will be among the state’s best and equipped with the latest machinery. A large workforce will be employed until completion, with a hoped for fall finish.

Comer L. F. Edwards Edwards

Mule Frightened by Automobile on Milledge Avenue

Yesterday on Prince Avenue near Milledge Avenue a mule owned by J F Payne bolted after being startled by a car. The vehicle followed but could not control the frightened animal. the mule dashed away and a rear turn nearly upended the wagon. The driver was thrown and bruised but not seriously hurt.

Prince Avenue Milledge Avenue J. F. Payne

City courts crack down on drunken behavior in mayor's drive

Mayor Dorsey rounds up offenders as six plain drunks are fined in his first court. A white man repeats offenses, facing harsher penalties, while rumors say the mayor will extend penalties beyond city lines to curb drinking on streets. The drive aims to fund the police through fines.

Dorsey Hotel Pridgeon Butt

Wiley Williams May Enter Prison Commissioner Race

Columbus Ga January 17 speculation grows over Captain Wiley Williams potential bid for prison commissioner. After a joint debate attendees from twenty Georgia counties pressed him to run while he weighs the decision. Williams previously ran four years ago earning about half the votes of his opponent and carried every county he visited. Incumbent Clement A Evans term ends this year and no clear public plan from General Evans on re election has emerged.

Columbus Wiley Williams Georgia Captain Williams Tom Eason Clement A. Evans Evang

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Restores Beauty After Skin Trouble

Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York describes years of Salt Rheum or Eczema until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it. A fast healer for cuts burns and sores priced at 25 cents at H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro drug stores.

Harriet Howard New York H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro’s

Peruna Cure Report From Lanham Man

Lt. and adj Chas W Bowman of the 8th Massachusetts Vols writes from Lanham Maryland praising Peruna for colds and a severe attack cured in forty hours He notes family use and recommends it to friends The ad states Peruna contains no narcotics and offers free medical advice from Dr Hartman with confidential correspondence

Chas. W. Bowman M. Cay Lanham Peruna C. W. Bowman Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Canvass Under Way For Athens Y M C A Funds

The annual canvass for funds for the Athens Y M C A has started after delays. The organization, in better condition than ever, needs more money for current expenses due to improvements and new staff. Committees will seek subscriptions this week to support expanded programs and services for local young men.

Exaciaca of the Athens Y. M. C. A Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ronn MR. Howell Eastman, GA Tom Georgia Brick Company Watsons Fas A. A. Christian Thomas Street Biokenth Anw Lizzie Brown Naval Academy Secretary of the Navy Col L. R Bwaltney Comer, Ga Darkey C. A. Evans Lieutenant Bowman Peru
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