Britain Shocked by Kitchener Death Sinks Hampshire
London reports the death of Lord Kitchener and staff aboard the Hampshire after its sinking off the west Orkney Islands. King George held a war cabinet meeting with Asquith to discuss a successor to Kitchener as war secretary. Memorial service planned at St Pauls.
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Associated Press
London
King George
Windsor
Asquith
Lord Kitchener
Hampshire
West Orkney Islands
War Council
Earl Kitchener
David Lloyd George
Lord Derby
William Robertson
Imperial Staff
England
St. Paul's
Athens High School Invites Graduation at 8:30 PM on June 13
Invitations announce the Athena High School closing exercises for the Senior Class of Athens High School to be held Tuesday evening June 13 1916 at 8 30 in the High School auditorium on Prince Avenue The class roster lists officers and numerous graduates with full names and roles.
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Athena High School
Athens High School
Prince Avenue
Former Athens Lady Izard Heyward Dies in Marietta
News reached this city last night of the death at her Marietta home of Mrs Izard Heyward formerly of Athens. She was sister to the late Capt J W Brumby and aunt to the Misses Brumby. Her funeral and interment will be in Atlanta this afternoon.
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Marietta
Izard Heyward
Prof
Wadell
University of Georgis
Athens
Capt
J.W. Brumby
Brumby
Atlanta
Tired Women Seek Relief From Aching Heads
Mrs Frank Po Wood Morrill Maine R F D No 2 writes of constant headaches nerves and kidney pain. Foley Kidney Pillar offers relief by cleansing toxins and restoring energy.
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Uae
Foley
Frank Po ‘Wood
Morrill
Maine
Jon Foley
Sista Caret Ale
Cate
Indiana Man's Experience With Foley Kidney Pills
Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill Indiana reports relief from constant side and back pains after the first dose. Within 48 hours all pain departed as Foley Kidney Pills restored kidney activity and calmed bladder disturbances. H R Palmer & Sons advertise.
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Indiana
Frank Moseley
Moore's Hill
Ind
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Southern Mutual policyholders elect officers at 68th annual meeting
The 68th annual meeting of Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company policyholders convened at 11 am in the directors room to elect officers. Billups Phinizy and Arthur Griffith were re-elected as president treasurer and secretary, with a full board of directors named from Athens Atlanta Macon Savannah and Columbus. Also appears an advertisement for Poley Kidney Pills urging health and vitality.
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Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Southern Mutual
Billups Phinizy
Arthur BB. Griffith
Edward 8
Lyndon
Athens
Arthur EB. Griffith
Billups Phinisy
Athena
Blindness in Old Age Facts and Causes
The article notes about half of the blind population is over sixty and attributes much of blindness to cataracts and glaucoma as diseases of old age. It discusses aging as a key factor behind these conditions.
Primary set for justice of the peace and bailiffs in 216th district
The city and county democratic executive committee fixed the primary for the 28th to name a justice of the peace for the 216th district and two bailiffs held by Carlisle Cobb Cook and Wood. Entries close at noon on the 17th with a 35 dollar assessment. Judge Carl Crossley will manage, Geo Palmer and Geo Collins as clerks.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Blanton E. Fortson
Carlisle Cobb
Messrs
D. J. Cook
R. F. Wood
Clarke County Roads and Revenues Board Meeting
Clarke county board of commissioners held a routine semi monthly session. They approved accounts accepted bids for monthly supplies granted aid to the poor and received road tax reports noting near full collection. The board agreed to lend eight misdemeanor convicts to Oglethorpe county to help improve the highway toward Clarke and Athens.
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Board of Commissioners
Clarke County
Oglethorpe County
Clarke
Athens
County Board of Education Meets to Approve Teacher Accounts
The county board of education held a morning meeting in the office of County Superintendent Capt. T. H. Dozier to approve teachers’ accounts and conduct routine business.
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County Board of Education
T. H. Dozier
Judge Hodges Sworn In For Georgia Court Of Appeals
Special to The Banner Atlania June 6 Judge Robert L Hodges of Macon was sworn in by the governor to succeed Judge Dick Russell on the Georgia court of appeals He began his new duties immediately Russell plans to announce his candidacy for congress within a week to ten days and enter a campaign
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Atlania
Robert L. Hodges
Macon
Dick Russell
Court of Appeals
Russell
Congress
Foley Adv Promises Trial Pack of Foley Remedies
An old classified style ad urges readers to cut out a slip and mail their name and address to Foley & Co Chicago. A trial package includes Foley honey and tar compound for bronchial coughs colds and croup Foley kidney pills and Foley cathartic tablets. Also noted is H R Palmer & Sons.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Ill
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Napoleon Wounded Before Ratisbon In 1809
The article notes Napoleon was wounded near Ratisbon on April 23 1809 by a grape shot ball. He received a flesh wound but remounted his horse, wiping blood with a handkerchief. The ball became a treasured heirloom passed to descendants and now rests in the Museo at Paris.
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Napoleon
Ratisbon
Museo
Paris
Cleaning and airing old mattresses for health
The article advises brushing and beating all mattresses every fortnight and placing them in sunlight when possible. It emphasizes frequent cleaning to prevent white dust from the body collecting in mattress creases and recommends a regular brushing routine of once per week.
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Chidren
Sickness versus Destitution Highlighted in Health Debate
Sickness causes far more destitution than accidents, a point raised amid discussions on accident prevention. The argument notes that accidents account for roughly one seventh of destitution compared with sickness, emphasizing the broader social impact of illness.
Railroads Seek Compromise on Wage Dispute
Indicated today that a compromise would settle differences between the railroads and their 350000 employees. Elisha Lee, chairman of the conference for the railroads, hinted at this at today's meeting. Union leaders would only say any offer would be put to a vote of the men.
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Associated Press
New York
Elisha Lee
Soule Advocates Cottonseed Meal and Silage for Southern Livestock
Dr. A. M. Soule, president of the College of Agriculture, spoke before the Interstate Cottonseed Crushers Association in Memphis on cottonseed meal as the standard concentrate. He cited dairy herd experiments showing higher yields and profits with cottonseed meal and silage, urging crushers to promote silos in the South.
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Andrew M. Soule
College of Agriculture
Memphis
Tenn
Interstate Cottonseed Crushers’ Association
Soule
South
How to Feel Good Tomorrow
Advertisement advising Foley Cathartie Tablet to relieve indigestion headaches biliousness and bloating from clogged bowels. Promises improved condition by morning citing H. R. Palmer and Sons.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Japanese Premier Not Murdered Says Okuma Report
Tokyo reports circulate in the United States that Count Okuma and the Japanese premier were assassinated but are said to be unfounded. Okuma states the premier was in conference with the emperor today. Women Need Help Kidney trouble treated with Foley Kidney Pills.
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Associated Press
Tokio
United States
Count Okuma
Mystery Guests Stir Marietta Hotel Not VP Visit
Two men registered at a Marietta hotel causing much talk in the quiet town. The initials W and T R were given, the W standing for William and the T R for Thomas RK. The T R claim is correct, but the guest was not the vice president.
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Wilson
Marshall
Marietta
T. R
William
Thomas RK
How to Get Rid of a Cold
A Nebraska reader from Holdrege recounts recovering from a severe cough and cold after using Foley's Honey and Tar as directed. The testimonial credits the product with a speedy cure and soothing relief, noting improved sleep and recovery.
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Holdredge
Neb
Foley
H.R. Terwor & Sons
Adv
Death toll climbs after tornadoes strike four states
Reports from St Louis indicate at least 107 deaths from storms across Arkansas Missouri Mississippi and Illinois. In Arkansas 57 Missouri 30 Mississippi 15 Illinois 1 Tennessee 4 with more missing after the Lee Line steamer Elonore capsized while trying to ride out the tornadoes.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Arkansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Illinois
Tennessee
Jackson
Vicksburg
Poplar Bluff
Colonel Thomason Killed by Lightning Near Madison
News from Athens reports the instant death of Colonel Asher Thomason of Morgan County after a lightning strike while he sheltered from a storm in a shed about two miles from Madison. His horse was stunned, a nearby mule killed, and Thomason a prominent banker planter and former Third Georgia regiment colonel. Funeral expected this afternoon.
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Athens
Asher Thomason
Madison
Col. Thomason
Morgan County
Col
Thomason
Episcopal Church
Georgia
Death of Yuan Shi Kai Ends Chinese Republic Crisis
Yuan Shi kai president of the Chinese republic died in Peking after months of illness. Premier Tuan Chi-fui moved to succeed him with Li Yuan Hung as vice president. The death settles political tensions as Yuan had aimed to unify China and faced mixed judgments from inside and outside.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Yuan Shikai
Tuan Chi-fui
Li Yuan Hung
Yuan Shi-ka
Yuan Shi-kai
Washington
Yuan Shi-kan
Republic of China
United States
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Yuan
Korea
Li Hung-chang
Seoul
Japan
Kuang Shu
Shantung
Boxer Sect
Boxer Movement
Kuang Hsu
Hsun Tung
Prince Chun
Gregrace
Yuan Shi-kal
Nanking
Sun Yatsen
Pcking
Getting It Right from Birmingham Readers
The Birmingham Age Herald quotes a reader conversation about an ill spouse. A speaker reassures a woman named Mrs White, saying the wife is improving daily and no longer ill, with warm, rural dialect and affectionate tone.
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Mra. White
Birmingham Age Herald
Sultan Endorses Eclipse Viewing Display
Turkish report notes His serene highness watched the eclipse and directed the lord chamberlain to convey full satisfaction with the magnifikent performance.
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Sultan
Entries Close On Aug 15 In State Primary
Atlanta Ga June 6 Entries of candidates for the state primary will close August 15 three days less than a month before the primary date. Secretary Massengale and Judge Reagan reviewed the situation arranging assessments and the state ticket. New rules detailing assessments and offices to be voted on will be published tomorrow by St Elmo Massengale.
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Atlanta
Willa
Massengale
E. J. Reagan
Hill estate petition seeks Louis W Hill as administrator
In St Paul on June 6 James J Hill died intestate. His widow filed for Louis W Hill to be named administrator of a ten million dollar estate, a petition signed by eight of his children.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
James J. Hill
Louis W. Hill
True Ideals as Purpose of Education in Browning Quote
The passage argues that replacing beauty with true ideals in Browning’s lines captures education’s aim. It suggests that attaining true ideals yields the best outcome, with personal reflection and gratitude serving as the Test.
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Browning
Fra Lippo Lippi
Homely Women Make Good In A Joyful Life
A Virginia Blair quote from Good Housekeeping urges that beauty is not essential for happiness. The text argues many women live vivid, joyful lives despite perceived flaws in form or feature.
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Virginia Blair
Beavers’ Ancient Dam Found in New York Lake
Naturalists identify a beaver dam on Eighth lake in the Fulton chain Hamilton New York as at least 150 years old. The structure shows 126 distinguishable annual rings and a thick decayed mass indicating long age.
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Eighth Lake
Fulton Dhain
Hamilton
N. Y
Banana flour gains scale in Puerto Rico and U.S. markets
Banana flour is produced on a large scale in Porto Rico and imported into the United States. The industry has increased wealth on the island and provides a new product for American tables.
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United States
Porto Rico
Islands
Gibbs on a fat job and winded office search
In the Boston Transcript dialogue Gibbs argues the office should seek the right man but concedes the job is large and may tire him before it reaches. The exchange contrasts ambition with practicality in selecting a candidate.
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Gibbs
Boston Transcript
Contractor's House Built from Mine Profits Mentioned
A remark in Boston letters glances at a contractor whose house is praised yet noted to be funded by profits allegedly earned from another project. The exchange hints at rivalries and financial tensions surrounding home construction.
Compensation. EA sebian rome metasters anything on it-Puck
Compensation notes mention EA and Roman metasters with unclear references. The fragment suggests inquiries or items about payment but lacks concrete details, names, dates, or entities to confirm a specific event or outcome.
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EA Sebian Rome Metasters
Puck
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