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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
5
Mr. Joe Burch, out driving with youths, was dragged when a frightened horse bolted as streetcars approached. His overcoat snagged on the buggy, throwing him to the ground and breaking his leg. Two companions escaped injury. medical aid given and his condition improving.
Samuel Spencer, president of the Southern Railway, notes in a published article that the south produced two billion dollars in goods last year, up from half a billion in 1880, with lumber value rising from 39 million to 250 million. He cites increased shipments, higher freight rates, and massive rail investments fueling wood working and iron and steel industries, while arguing against federal rate control and criticizing the Atlanta Journal for opposing certain gubernatorial candidates.
A historical plea urging Georgia to create farm colonies for mentally disabled orphans and poor children. The author cites outcomes in other states and argues legislation is needed to protect and provide work and guardianship, preventing drift to poorhouses and abuse.
The article notes a long standing practice of closing stores at 6 30 p m from April to September 1 1906 with Saturdays exception. Signatures include Jon McMahan & Son J P Fearn & Son Thos L Abney Freeman & Co J Y Dunaway & Co Eppes Wilking Co Q H Williamson Wingfield Cash Grocery Store and J T Brown. It also contains an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a local editorial remark about the Maddox administration.
The platform of James M. Smith pledges support for farmers by boosting agriculture, school funding fairness, longer rural terms, and stricter voter qualifications. Smith denies any ring ties, favors direct voter elections, and plans to address voters in person across Georgia. He urges unity among whites and stance against broad suffrage changes.
Washington issued orders instructing New York and Brooklyn postmasters to block mailings for fifty two illegal medical offices and to stop delivery to addresses using fictitious names. Inspectors say many operators have criminal records and are dope fiends. The crackdown follows prior city eliminations and ties to the Susan Geary case with high daily profits and deadly outcomes.
Yesterday the state charged W. G. Post and Ike Williams with stealing liquor from a car on the Central railroad tracks. Both pleaded guilty and were fined seventy five dollars each or sentenced to twelve months in the whaingang.
Ida La Due, 26, wife of a bigamist convicted in Baltimore and Savannah, aided Martin Castle in attempting escape from a Syracuse penitentiary. Castle used saws hidden in cake boxes sent by La Due. Deputy Sheriff Kratz travels to Cleveland with requisition papers to bring her here for trial.
Dr. L G Broughton addressed over five hundred men at the Athens Y M C A hall Sunday afternoon. He gave heartfelt guidance for boys and older men, drew keen interest from young men after the sermon, praised Athens mayor Dorsey as Georgia’s cleanest and best, and commended the city’s administration.
Washington report from March 26 quotes Hon. John Sharp Williams of Mississippi, Democratic leader in the House, arguing against Tom Watson’s claim that southern representation may be reduced with little consequence. Williams calls the question of preserving southern representation obvious and essential for maintaining political power, constitutional balance, and regional traditions. He notes that fewer votes would weaken the south's ability to resist measures against its interests and cites past lack of a two thirds Republican majority.
H.R. Palmer & Sons advertises Hyomei as a direct local treatment for catarrh. The inhaler delivers medicine to nose throat and lungs, claiming immediate relief and a permanent cure in severe cases. Outfit includes inhaler medicine dropper and one bottle, priced at $1 with extra bottles 50 cents. guarantee states cost is nothing unless it cures.
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