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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1905

Page

6

Georgia editorials praise Col. James M. Smith for governor

The Atlanta News editorializes against Hoke Smith and Clark Howell rings, urging Col. James M. Smith of Oglethorpe County as Georgia’s next governor. It argues Smith, a man of the common people, can unite voters tired of political rings and win by election day.

Atlanta News Oglethorpe County Oglethorpe Echo Atlanta Torday Hoke Smith Jas M. Smith Col. Smith Georgia Hoke Lion Clark Howell Col. Jas. M. Smith Col James M. Smith

Growled Like Wolf And Lost Old Life

Sheridan Arkansas June 1 a hunter John R Sneed of Pine Bluff was killed by William Wooten who fired a double barrel shotgun at his camp as a joke to frighten fellow hunters. Sneed died minutes later. No arrests were reported.

Sheridan, Ark John R. Sneed Pine Bluff William Wooten Sneed Wooten Samuel Hardin

Dying of Famine Torments and a Cure Claim

Dying of consumption is described as a long torture to patient and friends. A Maryland man cites Dr King’s New Discovery as a quick, perfect cure after other medicines failed. The ad promises relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and related illnesses with bottles at 60 cents and 1 00 and a trial bottle free. Roosevelts plays note a quirky line about a peace agent.

Wm. Myers Cearfoss Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Bons W. J. Smith & Bro

Spectacular Textile and Dry Goods Clearance Sale

Large assortment of heavy quilts towels linens and ready made sheets on sale. Bargain counter lists remnants lace Voiles corsets silks and dress goods with many items reduced to cents per yard or per item. Trunks shoes hosiery curtains and glassware featured with discounts including 1000 yards Voils 10 cents and 1000 yards Batiste 10 cents.

Lot Calico

Roosevelt Seeks Direct Peace Talks in Far East

President Roosevelt leaves Washington on a two day trip to Virginia confident that recent exchanges with Russia and Japan push toward direct peace negotiations. The note urges direct talks between belligerents, with the president offering limited mediation to set place and time.

Washington, Jime Prest Roosevelt Washington Virginia White House Russia Japan France Meyer St. Petersburg Nicholas Tokic United States Tokyo Cassini Takahira Tokio Griscom

Morton Chosen to Head Equitable

New York June 10 Paul Morton who retires as secretary of the navy July 1 was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society This marks the first step in the society's reorganization and followed by resignations of President James W Alexander Vice President Hyde Second Vice President Tarbell Third Vice President Wilson and Fourth Vice President McIntyre Bratton Ives opposed some proceedings and allegedly voted against Mortons selection Morton demanded a free hand as to measures and men Hyde divested majority control but retains substantial interest in the society Resignations are subject to Mortons approval and it was hinted that Alexander Tarbell Wilson and McIntyre left with the belief their executive relations with Equitable had ended

New York Paul Morton Navy Equitable Life Assurance Society James W. Alexander Hyde Tarbell Wilson McIntyre Brayton Ives Mr. Morton Morton Depew Alexander

Cure of Bad Kidney Disease With Electric Bitters

A letter from C F Collier of Cherokee Illinois describes severe kidney disease with pain, tenderness, and low mood. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health, noting relief from headaches and fatigue and recommending the tonic to others with kidney liver or stomach troubles.

C.F. Collier Cherokee H. H. Palmer Boas W. J. Smith Bro Prieo Fe

Boy and Dog Catcher Incident in Pittsburg

David Hill and his small dog Tige are involved in an odd encounter with Atlanta dog catcher Michel Kunzelman who nets at them. Hill is charged with interfering with an officer and released for 30 dollars. In Georgia, the Third Regiment Infantry is barred from leaving the state for an Isle of Palms encampment after a governor-adjutant general decision.

Pittsburg Penn David Hill Beltshoover Avenue Tige Michele Kunzelman Kunzelman Saoth Kunzelman Hill No. 7 Atlanta Georgia Isle of Palms Charleston Augusta

Globe Racket Store Improves Broad Street Store

The Globe Racket Store Co. has made large improvements at its Broad Street building now occupying the entire Broad and Wall Street site. Under Col. Max Joseph and Tr. Herbert Nicholas, the firm aims to lead local business growth in the state.

Globe Racket Store Co Broad Street Broad and Wall Street Col Max Joseph Herbert Nicholas

Hair loss in jail shocks Connersville community

Clarence Maple, jailed in Connersville Indiana for attempted criminal assault, reportedly lost his hair rapidly while in custody. Doctors call the case medically interesting and unexplainable, noting his once heavy hair is now scant with a single front growth. Nearby Georgia campaign chatter hints at James M. Smith rallying voters to his governorship bid.

Connersville Ind Clarence Maple Maple James M. Smith Georgia

Judge Hutchins Laid To Rest In Lawrenceville

Funeral services for Judge N. L. Hutchins were held at the family home with Presbyterian and Baptist ministers officiating. He was buried at the old cemetery where his father was laid to rest, as state officials and prominent citizens sent condolences from across Georgia.

Lawrenceville N. L. Hutchins Homer McMillan Wallace Rogers Old Cemetery Hutchinglex Andrew J. Cobb Supreme Court A. 8. Erwin Athens Stark Jefferson G. C. Thomas

Patrick Doomed to Electrocution in Rice Murder

Albany June 10 The New York Court of Appeals by a 4 to 3 vote upheld lower courts finding Albert T. Patrick guilty of first degree murder in killing financier William Marsh Rice by chloroform and mercury during his illness on September 23, 1900. Patrick had delayed fate for over three years through legal acumen and resourcefulness that astonished the bar and public.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals Albert T. Patrick New York Marsh Rice Texas Patrick

Job Printing Request From Ballefeyy

Local reader seeks job printing services, asking specifically for printing of notices or materials. The brief mentions “Ballefeyy” and a collection of unclear terms that appear as a request for quotes or collaboration. No definite event or date is identified.

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How, Jag, Wm, Smith the Big Farmer Roosevelte WWE Thompson P. N White Goods Bea Island Childrens Shoes Lot Rug Bargains Fairy Castile Oer Chamberlain H. R Palmer & Jons Bra Equitable Owayg Caro- Day Lina Terrell 8. W. Harris Harris Department of Militia GLOBE Hutchins Ballefeyy
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