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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1908

Page

4

Athens Banner reports Athens gift to University of Georgia

The Athens Banner highlights Athens gift of twenty two thousand dollars from the city to the University of Georgia. It notes the bond sale proceeds donated to diversify and to fund campus extensions. Athens has acquired over seven hundred acres adjoining the campus and plans further development with alumni support. The piece praises Athens as a mother head of the University and envisions the university becoming a leading southern institution.

Athens Banner H. J. Rowe Athens Daily Banner Athens Athena J University of Georgia Georgia Atlanta Constitution of City of State University Southern University America

Labor and Politics Stir Republicans and Labor Vote

Republicans fear the labor vote may demand a plank opposing government by injunction. Samuel Gompers may push for it, possibly pressuring Denver's platform if the Republicans refuse. Labor’s strength could decide the presidential race, with Bryan's stance shaping Denver’s mood and Democratic tactics. The piece also notes the Oklahoma Senator Gore’s continued blindness and public concern.

Samuel Gompers Gompers Chicago Denver Mr. Bryan

Growth of Athens Described as Rapid and Promising

A vivid praise of Athens as it grows under University of Georgia presence. Commuters and visitors note the city’s expansion and rising prominence in Georgia. Local figures credit citizens’ steady effort and a forward spirit that could elevate Athens among major towns within a decade.

Athens Joo Joopteo Cen University of Georgia Georgia Furth Acress

Georgia Economic Outlook After Brown Governor Nomination

The Savannah News notes improved business sentiment in Georgia as Joseph M Brown nears the governorship. Vendors report orders and railroads plan larger investments, with expectations of employment gains and revival across industries statewide.

Georgia Joseph M Brown Browne Savannah News Smith South Georgia Varela

Back to the Old Law Georgia Railroad Commission Debate

A Georgia legislative piece calls for repealing new railroad oversight and restoring the old system. Proponents argue the change will not favor railroads and seek to keep the commission within bounds to protect both the public and rail interests amid a return to prior governance.

Railroad Commission Georggia

Old Georgia Railroad Commission Seen Poor Value

A Georgia citizen argues the old three member railroad commission was better than the new expanded panel. He says cutting staff and restoring municipal control of street railways would reduce costs and improve results, praising the old law’s balanced expertise and efficiency.

Commission Georgia

Reminiscences of Famous Georgians praised in new Knight volume

A glowing notice extols Lucian I Knight's second volume Reminiscences of Famous Georgians as surpassing the first. The reviewer lauds Knight's patriotic contribution to Georgia knowledge, his patient research, engaging style, and the book's value to all Georgians, especially the youth.

Lucian Knight Lucian I. Knight Knight Georgia Lucian L. Knight Union Mr. Knight

Georgia’s Brilliant Son Honored for Two Volumes

The state of Georgia expresses lasting gratitude to its bright son for his two volumes. Vr. Kifeht, praised by the people, has written himself into Georgia’s literary esteem, surpassing modesty to record his deeds in a place among the state’s famous writers.

Georels Kifeht Georgia

Striking coincidence in guberatorial race noted

Macon residents discuss after results showing little Joe Brown nearly matched his father Jos E Brown in the governor’s race. Official figures reveal a margin difference of about ninety votes between the two Brown majorities, with 1877 totals cited as a reference point.

Little Joe Macon Vo Brown Toke Saaith Jos. BE. Brown Ben Tel Amini

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement From Athens Resident

An Athens resident, Amanda Bowline of 295 Oconee street, reports relief from years of kidney trouble after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons. She says three boxes cured her and she has had no recurrence. Foster Milburn Co. distributes in the U S 50 cent price. Remember the name Doan’s.

Athens Dean Amanda Bowline Oconee Street Palmer & Sons’ Drug Store Doan Kinney Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Pardon of Powers Triggers Fatal Shootout in Kentucky

A drunken dispute over the Pardon of Powers in Anerishure Kentucky led to a fatal shooting. Bruce Lee, son of Colonel Warfield Lee, killed Harry Scott, while Danins Shockey and John Galloway were wounded. Coroner’s inquest returned verdict of death by bullet wound.

Anerishure Dune Bruce Bee Warfield Lee Harry Scott Danins Shockey John Galloway Lee Ana Galloway Niel Scott Lee Tee Ife Mipveter Scatt Gallowis Lee Oes

Sun endorses action in Georgia primary analysis

From the New York Sun, a discussion on how far popular discontent with Roosevelt policies extends beyond Georgia. The piece argues Brown’s Georgia victory signals GOP reform sentiment, critiques Hoke Smith’s stance, and questions public welfare strategies in Alabama and North Carolina amid broader Southern reactions.

New York Sun Georgia Roosevelt Brown Hoke Smith Smith South North Carolina Comer Madamne Washington Alabama Joe Brown Hoke Jov Brown

Madison County Selects Delegates to State Democratic Convention

Danielsville Georgia June 1 delegates nominated for Madison county to the state democratic convention in Atlanta June 23 W O Welch and G W Westbrook as delegates and W L White and G C Daniel as alternates The chairman said he would appoint the named delegates from Madison county

Danielsville Juen Brown Madison County Atlanta W. O. Welch G. W. Westbrook IP. White G. C. Daniel W.O. Welch

Hall's Catarrh Cure advert and political note

An old ad offers one hundred dollars reward for unrecoverable catarrh cases, touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous treatment, and includes endorsements from Wallen Kinnan Marvin and F. J. Cheney. A brief line notes Republican leaders balking at the vice presidential nomination.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Wallen, Kinnan & Marvin Toleto O. Hall

Pan Anglican Conference Opens In London With Global Delegates

London hosts the Pan Anglican Conference gathering bishops divines and lay delegates from the United States Canada Australia and South Africa along with others worldwide. The opening is in Westminster Abbey with subsequent services at St Pauls and Royal Albert Hall chaired by senior church leaders. The first gathering since 1897 focuses on practical themes including church missions health and youth in a global context.

London United States Canada Australia South Africa Knebworth Hertfordshire Lord Strathcona Westminster Abbey St. Paul's Cathedral Royal Albert Hall Archbishop of Canterbury Calcutta West Indies Tuttle Missouri Cape Town Sydney Stepney Kensington Hureh and Humane Society NomChristian Christendom Church

Celebrating Stars and Stripes Across the Nation

Washington D C June 15 reports show a broad celebration of Play Day commemorating the adoption of the red white and blue emblem. The idea spreads to nearly all states and territories and overseas islands as Americans honor the flag now 131 years old. The first flag, sewn by patriotic ladies in Philadelphia, carried few stars yet symbolized a costly effort. John Paul Jones flew the first flag and the Badger’s masthead was noted for its French reception of the new republic.

Washington, D. C Atecs Aodios Rity Philadelphia England John Paul Jones France Congress

Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup Endorsed by Patient in Tennessee

W. o R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee certifies using Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation and proclaims it a thorough practical remedy. He offers a conscientious reference and notes it has proven effective. Sold by all druggists.

Joey W. O R. Ward Dyersburg Tenn

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