Athens and Jefferson railroad and new hotel fund drive
The Athens Banner notes subscriptions are rising for a new hotel building as part of a chamber of commerce drive while funds for the Athens and Jefferson railroad and the State Normal School Building fund attract investor interest. It suggests the nation’s war turns with Japan may topple Russia, foresee Russia surrendering territory and indemnity, and hints at a potential constitutional shift in Russia if peace is achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens and Jefferson
State Normal School
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Athens
Russia
Japan
Russa
Hands Off Japan In Peace Talks
The piece argues France should stay out as Japan and Russia negotiate terms. It recalls past interventions and asserts Japan will demand territorial concessions and a large indemnity. Russia is urged to reconcile before the deal, while Japan maintains a cautious, firm stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Japan
The Cotton Acreage and Southern Farmer Gains
The south’s farmers have performed well with resolutions from the New Orleans convention largely observed, yielding favorable results. Notably a reduction in cotton acreage by about twenty-five percent is reported, reflecting a shift in cultivation strategy.
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South
New Orleans
Farmers organize to drive cotton price trends and reform funds
The passage notes a roughly fifteen percent reduction in fertilizer use with farmers largely following New Orleans convention recommendations, predicting a bullish government acreage report and higher cotton prices. It laments life insurance salaries and contrasts corporate excess with safeguards, then discusses Japan's Parliament and Russia’s autocracy as indicators of preparedness and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Franchise Tax Upheld by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court has upheld the franchise tax as constitutional, ending debates over its validity. Georgia firms have largely accepted tax assessments though disputes over value have prompted likely arbitrations. Tax revenue from franchises is growing and will rise as development expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Georgia
Georgia Summer School History and Civic Support
The article chronicles the creation of the University of Georgia Summer School, starting in Athens. It notes teachers funded its first session with three thousand dollars, then state support followed, and predicts the third session will be the most useful yet. Athens residents pledge continued loyalty and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Chicago
Athens
University of Georgia
Life Insurance Salaries and Equitable Losses
A report notes that Mr. Hyde and Mr. Alexander of the Equitable Life drew from the party 67 holders salaries totaling 100,009 dollars in questionable disbursements. It underscores financial impropriety within the life insurance organization and hints at party-connected extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hyde
Mr. Alexander
The
Equitable Life
Japan's Monroe Doctrine and Asia power shift
The article argues Japan will assert a Monroe Doctrine for eastern and southern Asia, curbing Western territorial encroachment and challenging France over past actions. It predicts Japan will fight to enforce this doctrine, with commercial rivalry with Britain and the United States. It notes a strategic balance post Japanese victory and stresses preparedness through education versus Russia's ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Japan
Europe
United States
Asia
Western
America
Russia
England
France
Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Reversal Claim
An early 20th century ad proclaims deafness as curable only by constitutional remedies. It blames inflammation of the Eustachian tube caused by catarrh and offers Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for uncured cases, urging readers to request free circulars from J Cheney & Co Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Altamaha fishing trip ends soon for famed group
A party of notable Georgians headed to Lumber City for several days to fish the Altamaha stream, aiming to strip it of every fish. The group includes Prof. E. C. Branson, M. M. Arnold, E. J. Bondurant, and W. T. Forbes, described as well known citizens.
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Altamaha
Lumber City
Georgia
E. C. Branson
M. M. Arnold
E. J. Bondurant
W. T. Forbes
Georgia Fertilizer Tags Mismatch Ties Waste to Cotton Prices
Atlanta report shows 1904 fertilizer tag sales worth $87,799.55 with 17,905.5 tons more tags sold than farmers used. Georgia Department of Agriculture sold tags for over 17,000 tons not consumed, prompting critic Harvie Jordan to allege price manipulation. State chemist notes 70,000 tons inspected for sale, while department records show nearly 18,000 more tons tagged than inspected.
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Atlanta
Department of Agriculture
O. B. Stevens
Georgia
Agricultural Department
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Jordan
Georgia Agricultural Department
Stevens
J. M. McCandless
Three Athens Girls Take First Honors at Lucy Cobb Institute
Athens can be proud of Lucy Cobb Institute results as three of four top honors go to Athens students Miss Sallie Hull leads the class with Miss Sadie Noland close behind, and Miss Ruth Scott also shares first honor. The remaining top student is Miss Willis of Augusta.
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Athens
Lucy Cobb Institute
Sallie Hull
A. L. Hull
Sadie Noland
Willis
Augusta
Institute
Diver a full day under water near Canton Missouri
Daniel Hayes a professional diver employed to clear debris from Lima lake drainage pipes was trapped under rubble and tangled hose for 24 hours. He surfaced unconscious after the ordeal and rescuers, led by Major Meigs, searched the region for help before freeing him.
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Canton
Daniel Hayes
Lima
Misssissippi
Hayes
Meigs
Lngineer
Test Case on Package Delivery by Southern Express Co
The case tests delivery beyond the river by Southern Express Co after a package for Dr. R. C. Orr at 786 Oco nee street was refused delivery. Dr. Orr, with attorney Col. B. K. Lumpkin, states a test suit will be filed to settle the dispute.
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Athens
Southern Express Co
Oconee Street
R. C. Orr
Orr
Express Company
Col. B. K. Lumpkin
Mob After Negroes in Carolina Riot
In Turner North Carolina a race riot left J. B. McLean dead and his son wounded. Three Negroes were shot to death. A large white mob hunts other Negroes believed involved. Little information available. Tensions high in the neighborhood with many Negroes hiding to avoid lynching.
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Claims
Athens testimony from W R Booth of 452 River Street claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured long standing backache and kidney trouble. He describes dark, sedimented urine, nocturnal restlessness, and improved sleep after taking the product from H R Palmer & Sons. Price 50c, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
W. R. Booth
River Street
Dean
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Steed Likely Next Mercer President in Macon
In Macon on June 6 observers believe Clem P. Steed, Mercer law professor and noted lawyer, will become Mercer University president if he accepts. His father previously led the college theology department and was a renowned educator. A decision is expected imminently.
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Macon
Clem P. Steed
Law School of
Mercer
Mercer University
Cannot Repair OIPG in Manila
Washington reports Admiral Enquist will not be allowed to repair his ships at Manila. The U S government says injuries were not caused by sea or storm, so vessels must be interned or leave Manila. Taft instructed Governor Wright accordingly. Admiral Train is advised, and Russian ships may depart if unharmed, but no repairs while hostilities continue.
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Togo
Austin
Cassini
Washington
Enquist
Manila
Taft
Wright
Train
American ambassador Reid AAG arrives at London embassy
London June 6 Whitelaw Reid the new American ambassador met King Edward at Buckingham Palace at noon and presented his credentials. Three royal carriages conveyed the ambassador and embassy staff to the palace with Reid and Col Douglas Dawson in the first carriage alongside the king’s master of ceremonies, Sec Carter, Captain Stockton, the naval attache, Major Beacom, the military attache, Second Secretary Wadsworth, and Third Secretary Einstein.
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London
Whitelaweld
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Dorchester House
Reid
Col
Douglas Dawson
Secetary Carter
Stockton
Beacom
Secetary Wadsworth
Einstein
Safe blowers wives ordered to leave Jacksonville
Mrs Frank Duncan wife of the noted safe blower and murderer was ordered to depart Jacksonville by Police Chief William D Vinzant after being found on Victoria street with Mrs Fred Stafford wife of Duncan's partner who is serving a fifteen year sentence at Holder Fla Both women charmed but pose a danger of sheltering crooks The pair were once from Cincinnati Ohio
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Jacksonville
Fla
Frank Duncan
Florida
Birmingham
Ala
Fred Stafford
Duncan
Holder, Fla
William D. Vinzant
Victoria Street
Frederick C. Roach
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured Claim by Richmond Drug Dealer
L Wagner, a Richmond wholesale druggist, reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting nearly two months. He credits Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with recovery after doctors failed, and notes others have reported success. Sold by H B Palmer & Rone.
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L. Wagner
Richmond
H B
Palmer & Rone
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Toklo
Russig
Birmingham Age
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Vatele
Southern Express
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Steed
Reid Aag
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