McLendon Admits Profit in Athens Railway Bond Deal
Atlanta July 19 Special McLendon suspended railroad commission chairman admitted to a profit from two $25,000 Athens street railway bonds sold in 1908 to F D C Sullivan of New York. Profit came via W H Patterson of Central Bank and Trust, totaling $1,300 first batch and about $181.25 second. He claimed no loan or agreement and acted to counter capital flight fears on Governor Smith’s administration. Patterson testified no extra bank profits beyond interest. The committee adjourned to print evidence separately and expects a House Senate report by Wednesday.
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Atlanta
G. McLendon
Railroad Commission
Athens Street
F. D. C. Sullivan
New York
W. H. Patterson
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
McLendon
Patterson
Mr. Patterson
The
Street Railroad Company
Sullivan
Morton F. Plant
Mr. McLendon
Sher
House
Senate
Sromantinig
Convention of Miners Opens in Wilkes-Barre
The annual District No 1 United Mine Workers convention opened in Wilkes-Barre Pa with an attendance of 400 to 600 delegates. Sessions are expected to run a week or ten days and thus far no extraordinary business is anticipated.
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Wilkes-Barre
United Mine Workers of America
Tortured On a Horse
For ten years I couldn't ride a horse without torture from piles writes L. 8. Napier of Rugress Ky when doctors failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me Infallible for piles burns scalds cuts boils fever sores eczema salt rheum coins 26c guaranteed by W J Smith Bro H R Palmer Sons
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Napier
Rugress
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Clemson College under Mell administration outlined achievements
A Glowing account credits Dr. P A Mell with transforming Clemson College over seven years. It lists reorganized departments, new engineering programs, improved faculty salaries, a clocktower, extended courses, campus beautification, expanded enrollment from 500 to 690, and widespread modernization including library, gymnasium, and agricultural station upgrades.
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Clemson College
Mell
P. A. Mell
Agricultural and Mechanical
Clemson
Carolina
Agricultural Department
Mechanical Civils
Mechanical and Electrical Department
Engineering
Seth Thomas
South Carolina
United States
Experimental Agricultural Station
Washington
Calhoun
Southern Railway
United States Department of Agriculture
Board of Trustees
Carnegie Foundation
Carnegie Foundation For Advancement of
Young Men's Christian Association
Boy's Life Saved By Chamberlain Remedy
Four year old boy nearly died from severe dysentery before two doctors gave up. After giving Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy paired with castor oil per directions, he recovered. The testimony from William H. Stroling of Carbon Hill Alabama asserts the remedy saves many children each year and lists local retailers selling it.
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Chamberlain
William H. Stroling
Carbon Hill
Ala
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
B. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Overruled Motion in Bishop Branch Case
Judge Branch denied a new trial in the case of H. M. Bishop vs J J Branch. Branch was acquitted of arresting Bishop over a life insurance policy and awarded 1750 to Branch for malicious prosecution. Bishop’s lawyers objected. outcome awaits Supreme Court review.
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Bishop
Branch
H. M. Bishop
J. J. Branch
Supreme Court
Bisop
Oconee County
George C. Thomas
Col. W. M. Smith
Ita
Messrs. Cobb & Erwin
F. C. Foster
Madison
B. E. Thrasher
Watkinsville
Foley's Honey and Tar Aids Lung Patients Says Ruggl es
Chronic coughs and lung trouble find relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. L M Rug gles of Reasner Iowa reports doctors diagnosed consumption but after using Foley's Honey and Tar his coughing hemorrhages and lung pain stopped and his lungs feel sound. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
L. M. Ruggles
Reasner
Iowa
Bath to Launch Torpedo Boat Destroyer Flusser
Bath, Me on July 19 reports that all arrangements are complete for the launching tomorrow of the torpedo boat destroyer Flusser. The vessel will be the first of a fleet of five destroyers to be launched here.
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Bath
Flusser
A Night Rider's Raid Ends with Dr King’s Pills
A vintage ad-style note warns against calomel croton or aloe pills that disturb sleep and health. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cleansing remedy that eases colds headaches constipation malaria without distress. Available for 26 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Anti-Saloon League work highlighted in Georgia churches
Reverend W D Parish of the Anti-Saloon League urged enforcement of Georgia prohibition laws and warned that anti liquor forces aim to control the next Legislature. Atlanta officer J B Richards stressed continued prohibition efforts as Parish canvasses Georgia with speeches in Watkinsville and Jefferson following morning and night services.
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W. D. Parish
Anti-Salaan League
League
First Methodist
First Baptist Church
Oconee Street
Parish
Georgia
Anti-Saloon League
Pariah
Watkinsville
Jefferson
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy History
A historical note recalls the 1872 introduction of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a proven cure. It claims thirty five years of success, wide U S and international reach, and endorsement by druggists over profit motives. Stores listed include H R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy and L P Canning.
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Chamberlain
Mali
United States
Ning
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Duke of Saxe Coburg Celebrates Twenty Fifth Birthday
Berlin reports elaborate celebrations in Coburg for Charles Edward Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha on his twenty fifth birthday. The popular ruler, born in England as Queen Victoria's grandson, is a favorite of Emperor William who oversaw part of his education after taking the throne.
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Parish
League
Alabama
Municipal Court
Birmingham
Ala
Coburg
Berlin
Charles Edward
Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha
Queen Victoria
Duke of Albany
William
Saze-Coburg
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Wrightsville & Tennille
McLendon Investigating Committee
James K
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Wrightsville
Tennille
Daley
Perry Davis
Convention OF Miners
P. Fl. Mell
Dr. Mell
Great
Isbor
Parker
Landscrape
New Haven
South
L. G. Daniel
Chattanooga
Tenn
Paul Heyman
M. Markstein
Duke OF Saxe
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