Athens merchants back plan for fall carnival drive
Athens business leaders from Clarke county rally behind a fall carnival aimed at reviving trade and funding a permanent fair site. The Banner reports broad support from local officials and merchants who praise past carnivals and urge professional management, aims for annual events, and potential land purchases for fairgrounds.
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Saingle
Athena
Athens
Bauer
Georgia
J. F. Rhodes
Clarke County
San
Ike Malone Paralyzed After Sudden Stroke in Athens
Ike Malone, a long time Athens worker for Hodgen Bros and J B Kung Co, suffered a stroke Monday leaving his left side numb. A beloved figure known for reliability and genial personality, he met the illness with calm optimism as friends visit and support him.
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Ike Malone
Athena
Georgia
Ike
Athans
Athens
Ikete
Gab
Athen
World’s Fair Notes Highlight Electric Exhibit Support
The Nations Electric Light Association backs the St Louis World’s Fair with plans to hold its 1904 convention at the Fair grounds in Cincinnati. Texas officials report a $5,000 pledge toward a Texas state exhibit. North Arkansas Miners’ Association to show zinc and lead. Oregon aims for a large state building with minerals native fruits salmon and further Lewis and Clark data.
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Great Organization of Electrical Engineers of America
The
Nations Electric Light Association
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Wortham
Texas World's Fair Commission
Ss. Louia and
San Francisco
Texas
North Arkansas
J. R. Newman
Harrison, Ark
Times
Amociaton
Oregon
Alfred Holman
Oregonian
Portland
Alto
Holman
Morgan in Berlin as Morgan Hailed by Kaiser Ruler
Berlin report details J Pierpont Morgan arriving with his daughter amid crowds. Morgan praises Kaiser and notes German respect for trans Atlantic shipping efforts led by Morgan. Griscom says Anglo American dominance in sea commerce may unite nations. Kaiser admired Morgan and I think US policy could guide competition toward cooperation.
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King of Finance
Germany
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Berlin
The
Herald
Morgan
Unter den Lenden
Clement A. Griscom
Meteor
United States
Great Britain
Kaiser
trans-Atlantic Shipping Company
Mr. Morgan
Katsoria
Prince Henry
New York Yacht Club
Kiel
Kalnet
Old Letter Reveals Motive in Emory Murder Case
A found letter allegedly from Andrew Emory to Nina Danforth explains a cease in their intimate relation. Danforth, once accused of killing Emory at his Booth Farmingham home, is jailed in East Cambridge under murder indictment. Experts assess her mental condition.
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Andrew Emory
Mica Nina Danforth
Boston
Andrew J. Emory
Booth Farmingham
Nina Danforth
New London
Emory
Miss Danforth
Sam
Danforth
East Cambridge
Drought devastates Mississippi crops as rain offers little help
In Mississippi, July conditions grim for corn with expected yields 40 to 60 percent below normal. Hot winds and moisture shortage blamed for sickly cotton across communities. The appearance of the Mexican boll weevil in Holmes county raises fears of spread through the delta, leaving farmers discouraged about prospects.
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Misslesippi
Jackson
Misa
Mississippi
Holmes County
Wilkes
Washington
Chamberlain Pain Balm Endorsed For Strains By Mr F H Wells
Mr F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island recommends Chamberlains Pain Balm as the best remedy for strains. He cites a winter case of severe lameness from a strain and reports quick relief and care. Also reports skyscraper negotiations in New York and an eagle attack in North Carolina with a man injured and the bird captured.
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F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
Gotham
New York
Broadway
Seventh Avenue
Forty-second Street
Tta
Park Row
Newspaper Row
Uptown
Child Killed Uncle in defense after beating aunt
Paducah Ky July 8 The case against Jusie Frasier a one year old Black girl who killed her uncle George Jones last Friday night while he was beating her aunt Miss Annie Mabry of Milledgeville was dismissed in the police court on motion of the county attorney who ruled it was self defense. The uncle had threatened to kill his wife before the incident.
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Paducah
Jusie Frasier
George Jones
Ac Jones
Merritt Seeks Clarke County Support for State School Board
Hin W. B. Merritt, recently nominated for the State School Board, spoke at the Atlanta convention with delegates, praising Clarke County as the educational heart of the state and pledging to honor all local institutions. He would chair the Noromi School Communication, guiding a body that controls a key local school.
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Hin
W. B. Merritt
Atlasta
Georgia
Clarke County
Atlanta
Merrit
Honere
Merritt
Noromi School
Fugitive Tracey Baffles Regional Police Patrols
Officers in several counties press search for escaped convict Tracey from Port Madison. Bloodhounds from Walla Walla arrive too late for Port Madison aid. Police monitor Kisah county and lower sound coast while reviewing reports and pursuing leads. no fixed plan yet.
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Seattle
Wash
Tracey
Johnson
Port Madison
Indiana
Milsah County
Lower Sound
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Kilsah
Five Die and Two Insane in Charleston Heat Whiskey
Five sudden deaths and two insanity cases reported to police in Charleston within 48 hours are attributed to whisky and extreme heat. Temperatures reached 102 degrees, the highest in 31 years, with crop fears by Rice planters as leaf rain looms. Drownings and drought damage noted elsewhere as heat sweeps Georgia and nearby counties.
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Charleston
8. C
Thia City
Athens District Conference Opens at Glade Oglethorpe
The Athens District Conference in Washington Georgia opens Wednesday evening July 2 with Rev. Eilleen R Cook speaking on The Place of the Epworth League to the Work of the Church. Rev. J T Robins discusses The Church Finances and Rev. W H Cooper covers Education. Rev D B Cantrell presents Mimstona. The event promises unusual interest.
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Athens
Washington, Ga
Athena
Glade
Oglethorpe County
Eilleen R Cook
Washington
Iipworth League
J .T. Robins
W. H. Cooper
Tignall
Digestive Health Ad From Dr Pierce Golden Medical M
A fragmentary ad claims long lunches hinder work and cause indigestion. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical M and other remedies as cures and mentions free medical advisers via paper covers and a one cent stamp offer.
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Pierce
Diane
Witla
Crete
Moe
Else Volun
Freight Handlers Strike Ties Up Roads in Chicago
Freight handlers walked out yesterday involving about 9,000 workers, halting nonperishable shipments as perishable freight was rushed. Railroads offered arbitration but received no answer from key lines or the men, while teams from the Teamsters union faced contention over labor sanctions. Heavy trucks remain in yards, and railroads struggle to move freight amid the strike.
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Chicago
Job
State Board of Arbitration
Teamatera’ Union
Chicago Federation of Labor
Peace Efforts Continue in Anthracite Strike Talks
The National Civic Federation and federal labor officials pursue peace in the anthracite fields. Walter Wey and Professor John R Cummins visited the region and conferred with President Mitchell while examining operator letters and related data. The ongoing inquiry remains confidential.
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Wilkenbarrs
Associated Preas
National Civic Federation
Department of Labor
Walter Wey
Department of Isbor
Washington
John R Cummins
Civic Federation
Coge
Wilkesbarre
Cummins
Mitchell
Weyl
Carroll D. Wright
Oates Declines Gubernatorial Run in Alabama
Governor Oates, back from Europe last week, rejects any bid for governor. He states he will not be a candidate for the office under any circumstances and says his only future ambition is a United States Senate seat.
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Oates
Montgomery
Ala
Europe
United States Senate
Serepta Association Meets at First Baptist Church
The 108th session of the Serepta Association will convene at the First Baptist church in this city beginning September 23. It will attract 86 delegates and last about three days, with prominent Baptist divines and laymen expected to attend. Local members anticipate a splendid reception and organized arrangements by committees.
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Athens
Alderman Lipscomb
Auocess Felom
Alderman Weatherford
Serepta Association
First Baptist Church
Five killed by lightning at Offerman Georgia
Five Southern Bell workers were struck by a bolt while stretching new wire, two gangs two miles apart near Offerman. Three white men M C Hawkins F B Sluder A H Rhymer and two Black workers Tom Mitchell Will Culbert died. Wounds to Wm Burke and B Boykin reported serious.
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M. C. Hawkins
F. B. Sluder
A. H. Rhymer
Alexander
Savannah
Jacksonville
Little Satilla River
Screven
Patterson
Waycross
Little Sctilla River
Tom Mitchell
Valdosta
Will Culbert
R. W. White
B. Boykin
White
South Carolina
Smith
Boykin
A. W. Smith Iven
Rome
Little Satilla
F. B. Slader
North Carolina
Bradfield
Atlanta
Patterson Gang
W. M. Burke
W. H. Miller
Illinois at Gravesend Uncle Sam's battleship draws crowds
New York reports the battleship Unols under Admiral Crownmahield will depart Gravesend Friday for St Peturburg. The Thames spectacle drew thousands to view the latest US battleship as steamers saluted and officers were hosted ashore. A dinner honored H Clay Evans the new US consul general at London with General Joseph Wheeler among the speakers.
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Uncle Sam
New York
Unols
Crownmahield
Gravesend
St. Peturaburg
Cables
Herald
Lonton
Thames
Payy
Jack Tars
H. Clay Evans
United States
London
Gineral Doseph Wheeler
Youth baseball tragedy rocks Danville Arkansas
A 14 year old, Hubert Jones the son of J Jo noa a Belleville merchant, was struck during a baseball game in Danville Arkansas and died from injuries sustained. The incident occurred at a local ball field and prompted an investigation by local authorities.
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Danville
Ark
Hubert Jones
J. Jonoa
Belleville
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Nicaranga
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Aiver
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