Athens Educational Association organized with enthusiastic teachers
The Athens Educational Association has organized with over thirty teachers present at the initial meeting led by Superintendent G G Bond. Officers include President C M Snelling and Vice President Mrs M A Lipscomb, with meetings slated for October 1 and a focus on advancing teaching methods.
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Athens Educational Association
Washington Street
G. G. Bond
C. M. Snelling
M. A. Lipscomb
Coroner Blames Neglect for Fatal House Fire Deaths
The Norne family Michael Bros. Isaac Willie and Mamie died in a blaze blamed on Jacob Solomons for neglecting to build a chimney. The scene was ghastly and sickening, highlighting alleged culpable negligence in the deadly fire.
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Norne
Isaac
Willie
Mamie
Jacob Solomons
Arbitration Drafting Committee Formed at The Hague
The Hague May 29 The third committee peace conference created a drafting committee to prepare a plan for international arbitration. Delegates labored despite a suspension of formal sessions as Russian chief De Staal and British chief Sir Julian Paunceforth led talks to merge proposals. Progress aims at a permanent arbitration board with questions on tribunal composition power representation and jurisdiction limits.
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the Hague
Arbitration Committee
Drafting Committee
M de Staal
Julian Pauncefote
Iction
Woman's Club Holds Last Meeting of Season in Athens
The Athens Woman's Club paused until fall after a large afternoon gathering at Sency-Stovall Chapel. A president appointed committee will plan next winter's program. Mrs. M A Lipscomb offered two scholarships for two years, one for a county student and one for city schools. Delegates named to Gainesville Chautauqua for July 8.
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Athens Womans’ Club
Sency-Stovall Chapel
M. A. Lipscomb
Woman’s Club
Athens
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Winnie Davis
State Normal School
Stranger suffers epileptic fit in Presbyterian church
Sunday worship was interrupted when a stranger named Grimmins from Houston Texas had an epileptic seizure in the aisle. He recovered after medical attention at Dr Gerdine’s across the street and left for home. The report also notes a local testimonial praising Chamberlain s Cough Remedy for a severe whooping cough in a child, sold by H R Palmer and Sons.
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Presbyterian Church
Lana
Gerdine
Grimmins
Houston
Texas
Brooklyn Bridge Jump Ends Safely for Art Student
New York May 29 Howard Kretz a 22 year old art student at the Academy of Design leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge just before dusk and emerged unharmed from the river.
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New York
Howard Kretz
Academy of Design
Brooklyn
Belgian block road work to speed with new spur line
The Belgian block on Broad street is paused until another carload arrives. Stone must be hauled to the Central Railroad delaying progress. The spur from the railroad to the quarry will be finished soon and then the stone will reach Athens faster than workers can lay it. Forsale by H. R. Palmer & Sons. A customer testimonial claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured rheumatism in a boy after one and a half bottles.
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Waco
Texas
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
Covington
Dr. Hall
H. S. Horton
Marshall
Broad Street
Central Railroad
Chamberlain
John Snider
Freed, Calhoun Co
W. Va. Forsale
Belmont and Harrison Deny Vice Presidential Ambitions
In St Louis on May 29 Belmont says he is not a candidate for any office and Harrison's lieutenants indicate Illinois Democrats will pursue other tactics than nominating Carter for vice president. The piece notes Belmont's cheerful denial and suggests Carter may be sidelined.
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St. Louis
Carter Harrison
O. H. P. Belmont
Belmont
Harrison
Illinois
Carter
Bicycle races may bring top riders to Athens this summer
Talk of hosting several professional bicycle meets in Athens this summer gains momentum with plans to attract fastest state riders. If arrangements hold, the first meet could occur in about two weeks and attract strong professional entries, boosting summer activity in town. Planters tea is advertised as aiding digestion and constipation.
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Athens
Ohio Republicans Mull Speakership Amid White House Preference
A Columbus dispatch says Ohio Republican congressmen meet next Thursday to debate the speakership. Through Gen Grosvenor the president favors a candidate from Ohio. Delegation split likely though most favor a middle West man.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Columbus
Ohio
Grosvenor
Missing Marion Clark Still Not Found in City
New York detective Capt. McCluskey reports no clues emerged overnight on the disappearance of Marion Clark. An elderly veteran, Geo S Anderson of Rossville Penn, praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and elsewhere, urging households to keep a bottle on hand. H R Palmer & Sons sell the remedy.
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Marion Clark
New York
McCluskey
Detective Bureau
Geo. S. Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Col Stotsenburg's Body Lays In State Then Taken To Washington
In Lincoln Nebraska on May 29 the remains of Col John M Stotsenburg late commander of Fort Nebraska regiment killed in the Philippines April 23 lay in state at the capitol for two hours as thousands viewed the casket Memorial services were held at Holy Trinity church The body with guard was then moved to Washington for burial in the mortuary facilities
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Lincoln
Washington
Neb
John M. Stotsenburg
Fort Nebraska
Philippines
Capitol Building
Holy Trinity Church
Escape from hospital to front in Philippines tale
A Utah battery member in the Philippines writes of sneaking from a hospital to rejoin combat. He notes a $12 fine for abandoning rations, fear of lost pension if injured, and praise for a sympathetic captain while criticizing the doctor. He recalls another soldier who fled and faced the same fine.
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John E. Ingoldsby
Utah Battery
Philippines
Kemp Brothers Escape From Buena Vista Jail
Tom and Frank Kemp convicted of murder and serving life terms escaped from Buena Vista jail last night. Authorities have no clue to their whereabouts and suspect help from friends as bars and locks were broken.
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Buena Vista
Tom
Frank Kemp
John Cook
Kemps
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Rew Spencer Medicine Co
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Bramby Drug
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the Woman’s Club
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AOP
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Brumby Drug Co
Col. Stotsenburg
Kemp Brothers
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