Grand Jury Pushes Federal Building Expansion in Athens
The Grand Jury urges immediate steps by Congressman Howard to secure an enlargement of the federal building in Athens Georgia to relieve crowding in courtrooms and accommodate future growth. They estimate at least fifty thousand dollars needed for a proper addition and better arrangement of the court facilities.
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Howard
Grand Jury
Judse Newman
Federal
Ney
Federal Court
Athens
Wim. M. Howrd
Tate
Busi- Wil
J. W. Henley
H. Hodgson
T. L. Mitchell
All Must Pay the Same Rates Nationwide Amusement Fare Reform
Washington May 2 The interstate commerce commission rules that lines offering reduced party rates to theaters sports and amusements must extend those rates to the public. Railways south of the Potomac and Ohio and east of the Mississippi plan withdrawal of all reduced party rates effective June 1. After that date amusement troupes must pay regular individual fares.
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Washington
Interestate Commerce Commission
Potomac
Ohio
Mississippi
Interstate Commerce Commission
Braham on Trial for His Life in Georgia Court
Atlanta May 2 Walter Graham 23 a switchman for Georgia Railway Company and George Richardson a former Van Winkle Machine Co employee were murdered. Braham faces murder charges at the criminal division of the superior court with defense by Attorneys Arnold and Stephens and a plea of self defense.
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Atlanta
George Richardson
van Winkle Machine Company
Walter Graham
Georgia Railway Company
Superior Court
Arnold and Stephens
Wreck on Central Georgia Rails Leaves Town Gripped
Griffin Ga May 2 The last Flow da train of the Central of Georgia wrecked six miles from here at 6 o clock this morning. The entire train of nine coaches was ruined with one death and several injuries reported including J Jelks of Jacksonville badly cut and J Pearce of Macon seriously hurt.
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Grffin
Central of
Hin Payne
Jackson
Xpress
J. Jelks
Sonville
J. Je. Pearce
Macon
Tessenger
Express
Helper
Lumpkin Street
Georgia Second Team to Play Gainesville Saturday
Georgia's second baseball team travels to Gainesville to face Dahlones Saturday. Dahlones has a strong lineup, and Georgia will need their best effort to win the game.
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Georgia
Gainesville
Georgia Baseballists
Captain J. Mil McCurdy Improves After Illness
Capt. J. Mil McCurdy has been bedridden for a long time and yesterday attended a gathering with friends. They were glad to see him out and hope his condition continues to improve.
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J. Mil McCurdy
Special Edition Banner to Issue on 28th in Athens
The Banner announces a special edition on the 28th to cover a mayors convention. The issue will be illustrated and feature extensive local advertising. Merchants are urged to submit copy promptly for inclusion and a Banner representative will call for material.
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Banner
Athens
Jury Cannot Reach Verdict In Oliver Damage Suit
Federal court reports a full day as jurors failed to agree in the case of A. Oliver vs Southern Railway Company. The panel remained deadlocked into the early morning hours, delaying a verdict.
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Oliver Damage
A. Oliver Va. Southern Railway Company
J.C. Webb
Southern
Georgia Day at Jamestown Exposition Invitation
Col. P F A Lipscomb and Col. Max Joseph received invitations from Governor Terrell to attend the Jamestown Exposition on June 10. The governor and staff will participate in exercises all day, and Georgia residents are urged to be present. The two Georgians will join the governor in Atlanta on June 9 before traveling to Jamestown.
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Col
PF. A. Lipscomb
Max Joseph
Terrell
Georghia
Cols. Lipscamb
Joseph
Athinta
Geo
State Norma
Charles 8. Stanage
Mi Ale
Marion Smith Splendid Lawyer Shines in Federal Case
Mr Marion Smith son of Governor Hoke Smith conducts a damage suit Oliver versus Southern Railway Company in the federal court. As a young man he shows ability and aptness beyond his years earning compliments for strong points picked and presented convincingly.
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Marion Smith
Hoke Smith
Federal Cour
A. Oliver
Southern Railway Company
Smith
Quien
Placing the Material on Washington Street
Vitreified brick for Washington street pavement is being laid ready for workers. Work will start soon and, when finished, Washington street will be a notably attractive city thoroughfare. Miss Louise DuBose is visiting Atlanta.
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Washington Street
Misa Louise DuBose
Atlanta
Prominent Clayton Attorney Sees Athens Growth
Col Hamby of Clayton, GA, visiting for Federal court, praises Athens growth. He notes city’s rapid rise, compares streetcar sounds to Atlanta, and predicts 25 000 to 30 000 residents in a few years. Banner staff discusses planned improvements and invites him to consider making Athens home.
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BE. Hamby
Clayton
Federal
Col. Hamby
Athens
Atlanta
Hanby
Hnim
Col Robert Berner Wiging Here In Federal Court
Hon Robert L Berner of Atlanta attends a Federal court session with an important case before Judge Newman. Berner is a prominent attorney and former state legislator known for his gubernatorial bid and strong local ties in Athens. Mixa Camilla McWhorter visits Mrs Thomas S Balley in Newman.
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Robert L. Berner
Atlanta
Federal Court
Newman
Col. Berner
Billy
Athens
Mixa Camilla McWhorter
Mrs. Thomas 8. Balley
Anti-Tuberculosis League to meet in Atlantic City
The American Anti-Tuberculosis League invites women officials and civic health workers to a June 1 meeting in Atlantic City. A Women’s Auxiliary will form to spread information on disease prevention with papers by national experts including topics on tuberculosis in milk and in servants. Special railroad rates planned for Jamestown Exposition visitors.
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Atlantic City
American Anti-Tuberculosis League
N. 1
James Own
Nathan St
New York
J. R. Briggs
South Carolina Man Seeks Home Here Today
Mr J D Kellum of South Carolina visits the city seeking a residence. He hopes to move soon and Dozier Realty Co agent C D Campbell shows him several properties and believes a suitable location will be found today.
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J. D. Kellum
South Carolina
C. D. Campbell
Dozier Realty Co
Mr. Kellum
Mrs. C. Drew Cox Improves, Hopes For Recovery
Friends report Mrs. C. Drew Cox is getting better and doctors hold hopeful expectations for her recovery.
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C. D. Cox
C. Drew Cox
Jim Dooley Arrested on State Warrant
Jim Dooley, a Black man linked to a local pressing club, was arrested yesterday on a state warrant charging him with stealing contents from a suit of clothes entrusted to him. The case is set for trial before Judge Cobb. A push to raise cotton prices could make the South the nation’s wealthiest region in under a quarter century.
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Jim Dooley
Cobb
Peruna praise and a Georgia land sale notice
A Brooklyn testimonial lauds Peruna for life extension and renewed vigor while a Georgia notice details a power of sale on a Clarke County tract near Ath ens deeded to secure three notes totaling 566.58 with interest and costs due on the first Tuesday in June 1907. Also included is an eczema cure claim for Electric Bitters with local drugstore guarantees.
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Georgia
State Normal School
State Normal
O. D. Robinson
St. Felix St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hartman
Peruna
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbus
Ohio
Express
T. B. Jones
A. Turnell
Marke County
Follo
Clarke” Superior Court
Gall Lleog
State of
Clarke
Athens
Oconee
CN Weatherly
Chas, Stern & Co
Sald Jor
S. A. Turnell
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W. T. New
Paul M. Atkinson, A. D. Cheney, J. HW. Hunter
the Grand Jury
Braham
Fulton County
Central
J. M. McCurdy
Tion
Jamestown
Lipscomb
Col RE. Ramby
Clayton, GA
Robert Berner Wigiting
Nce
Anti-Tuberculosis League
Dalls
Texas
Women's Auxiliary
Avis Boyce
Hill St
Atlanta, Ga
Keith
Eugene L. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Lawton B. Evans
Augusta
MR. J. D. Kellum
Ee “Peruna
Irgia
Clarke County
N. A. Adams
Henrietta
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
America
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