Dramatic Plea Fails to Move City Council on Porter Case
At last night’s city council meeting Judge G C Thomas pleaded for a sentence modification for R L Porter on prohibition violations. He urged immediate fines totaling 400 dollars but the council declined the request, reaffirming a crime suppression policy over revenue motives. A hackmen license petition and a bridge damage claim were referred to committees, and Alderman B Y Harris resigned effective April 1.
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Porter
Harris
Udge G. C. Thomas
R. L. Porter
Court of Appeals
C. H. Brand
Thettorney
Hut
Stockady
Tdge Brand
Thomas
B. Y. Harris
Central of Georgia Bridge Reopened After 42 Hours
The Central of Georgia Railway rebuilt the Zarek in Carleton's field bridge in forty two hours under M. A. Ramsey. Thirty workers and seven cars of material restored traffic to normal by last night with passenger train nineteen expected to pass over at 10:30. The structure is strong and can bear heavy loads.
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Central OF Georgia
Central of Georgia Railway
Zarek
Carleton
Hhe
M. A. Ramsey
Macon
On Buggy Case Court Held All Day and the Jury Tied Up All Night
City court met after adjournment for the buggy case with arguments and a late-night jury. The plaintiff company sought recovery while the jury remained unresolved at midnight and a mistrial seemed possible. Today's docket includes Burdon versus Smith and Pendley versus Athens Railway and Electric Company.
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Burdon,Smith
Pendley
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Dillard
Commissioner Cornett Attends Presidential Inauguration
Commissioner Walter G. Cornett returned from a Pensylvania business trip related to the federal court and arrived in Washington City to witness President Wilses inauguration.
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Cornett
Walter G. Cornett
Pensylvania
Federal Court
Washington City
Wilses
Suffragette Demonstration Sparks Washington Officials Debate
A report recalls the suffragette demonstration the day before the Glorious Fourth, noting the rigid crowds and staged scenes on the women parade day. The writer condemns the spectacle as disgraceful and reflects on the officers of the law in Washington charged with ensuring order.
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Jon
Law
Washington
Athens Public Library Moves to New Headquarters
The Athens Public Library relocates from Haselton Music House on College avenue to the Electric Shop on Clayton street, the Athens Railway and Electric Company’s sales room. Hours are 11 30 to 1 30 daily. The growing collection and increasing local interest promise one of the best libraries for a city of this size in the South.
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Athens Public Library
Haselton Music House
College Avenue
Clayton Street
Athens Railway and Electric Company
South Cap
Boston Braves camp drills ahead in brisk baseball pace
Boston Globe staff report on the Braves training camp detailing morning and afternoon workouts. Catchers don masks for the first time, pitchers James and Strand impress, Rariden unsettled over signing, two new catchers eyed, and a revised exhibition schedule announced including games with Cobb's team, Georgia, Toronto and others.
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Boston Globe
Braves
Boston National League Baseball
Mitchell
Rariden
Devogt
Gonzales
James
Paul Strand
Stallings
Strand
Rube
Marquard
Red Sox
Bill Rariden
Bill
Whaling
Seattle
Drummond Brown
Vernon, Cal
Nickerson
Vanigans
Boston
Ty Cobb
Athens
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Toronto
Charlotte
Richmond
Baltimore
Washington
Cobb
Tyrus Io
The Melting Pot Theme at the Synagogue
The rabbi talks at the synagogue on Jackson and Hackcock Avenue this evening for services. He will discuss the play The Melting Pot by Zangwell, as the new president plans to contribute his share of work.
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Jackson and
Hahcock Avenue
Zangwell
Additions to YM A Roll Boosts February Membership
The Five Hundred Club reports sixty four new members added to the Young Men's Christian Association during February. Forty seven are young men and the rest join the boys department. The club aims to roll up five hundred members this year. The board meeting featured a strong turnout and a well received supper.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Canning Club Bulletin Issued by Georgia College
Yesterday morning the canning club bulletin was issued from the prestes of the State College of agriculture. It reports the past year's work led by Miss Mary Creswell among Georgia girls under U S government extension bureau and the state's agricultural college. It notes tomato canning and cooking, highlighting interest and profit, and is one of the most interesting winter issues from the college.
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Canning Club
State College of Agriculture
Mary Creswell
Georgia
United States Government Agricultural Department Extession Bureau
Agricultural College
Dr Wood Arnold Dies in Atlanta
Dr Wood Arnold of Madison died in a private sanitarium in Atlanta after a long illness. He likely will be buried at Godfrey, Ga, where his wife was laid to rest years ago. He leaves a sister Mrs L Frank Edwards of Athens and three brothers O H Arnold of Athens Nat Arnold of Lexington and R J Arnold of Hampton. He was a son of the late O H Arnold Sr a prominent Oglethorpe county figure.
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Atlanta
Wood Arnold
Madison
Godfrey
Arnold
L. Frank Edwards
Athens
Messie
O. H. Arnold
Nat Arnold
Lexington
R. J. Arnold
Hampton, Ga
O. H. Arnold, Sr
Oglethorpe County
Are Athens Citizens More Reliable Than Strangers
An Athens citizen asserts that local testimonials are more trustworthy than strangers. Mrs. FP Richards of Athens confirms a 1908 endorsement for Dean’s Kidney Pills, praising its kidney benefits and urging continued publication. Sold by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents. price 50 cents. Remember the name Dosn’s.
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Athens
Athos
FP. Richards
N. Thomas Bt
Saya
Dean
Seuill
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dosn
Open Letter to Dr Hartman on Peruna Use
A newspaper man reproduces an encouraging letter praising an article about alcohol in patent medicines. The writer says Peruna is misrepresented, promises to explain publicly, notes his farm and business focus, and mentions Peruna is for sale at drug stores. The fragment ends with a request for a free copy or exchange.
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Dr. Hartman
Mt Wistory
Meade
Commencement Speakers Named for Georgia University
Free Perua Almanac for 1913 urged by druggists. Rev W N Ainsworth D D named to preach the baccalaureate sermon at the University of Georgia commencement. Judge Emory Speer and Associate Justice Joseph R Law carried off major addresses for alumni day and the graduating class.
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W. N. Ainsworth
D. D
Wesleyan Female College
University of Georgia
Emory Speer
Macon
United States Courts of
Southern District
Joseph BR. Lawmar
United States Supreme Court
Old Georgia
Tenth Meeting for Men in Series at the Colonial Theater Sundays
The Young Men's Christian Association hosts the tenth Sunday meeting for men at the Colonial Opera House. Rev. E L Hill of the Presbyterian church delivers The Cry of a Lost Boal. Walter's orchestra provides a 3 30 concert prior to the service. all men invited with friends.
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Colonial Theater
Young Men's Christian Association
Colonial Opera House
E. L. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Hill
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