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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1905

Page

5

Brown’s open letter to Hoke Smith on Georgia port rates

Hon. Joseph M. Brown argues Georgia port rates and interstate commerce in a formal open letter to Hoke Smith. He cites Smyth v Ames and Louisville and Nashville cases, rebuts Smith’s stance, and challenges Smith to prove port-rate effects for Atlanta manufacturers.

Joseph M. Brown MR. Smith Atlanta Hoke Smith Railroad Commission of Georgia Georgia Alabama Gainesville Supreme Court of the United States Smyth

Minister Defends Bucket Shop Trades in Akron

Akron Ohio October 1 Reverend E C Stuebl resigns from the German Reformed Church amid a grand jury probe into bucket shops He says it is not wrong for Christians to engage in market dealings and that his conscience is clear He was charged with patronizing bucket shops in the inquiry

Akron Ohio E. C. Stuebl German Reformed Church

Killing in Danielsville leaves father and son dead

In Danielsville Georgia I G Graham shot and killed his son Gip Graham after a knife attack. The incident occurred at 3 o clock with an inquest pending and no arrest expected. The Grahams are noted locals, the father an ex Confederate veteran.

Danielsville I. G. Graham Gip Gip Graham Grahams

Made in Athens Wagons Stir Augusta Public Debate

Athens wagons labeled MADE IN ATHENS travel to Augusta drawing editorials from the Augusta Herald. The piece argues Augusta should buy local, keep tax dollars at home, and support home industry while questioning why local wagon makers were not given a chance to bid.

Athens Augusta Georgia Atlanta Macon Savannah Augusta Herald the Herald Henry Grady Herald

Jury Duty Taught Him About Capital Punishment

A Georgia congressman recalls a wiregrass juror in a murder case who mistook capital punishment for capital as money and expressed uncertainty about the issue. The story, told at the state capitol, highlights a humorous misunderstanding amid legal proceedings. Also included are unrelated notices about water safety and a sentimental poem praising a boy named Faln Slaughter.

Appling County Brantley Georgia State Capitol Wiregrass

Tragic meaning lines on a Casey Indiana cough remedy

The piece cites J. H. Simmons of Casey Indiana praising Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It claims the medicine instantly relieves and permanently cures throat and lung diseases and prevents grip and painments with a guaranteed price of 50 cents and 1.09 dollars at local druggists H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.

J. H. Simmons Casey Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. ‘Smith & Bro

Roswell Prepares for Roosevelt Visit to Bulloch Hall

Roswell plans a formal reception for President Theodore Roosevelt on October 20 at Bulloch Hall, birthplace and childhood home of his mother Mittie Bulloch. Local officials including Hon. Steve Clay and Mayor Sherman will host a morning tour and an informal parlor reception before an address at the city hall.

Roswell Theodore Roosevelt Bulloch Hall Mittle Bulloch Steve Clay Marietta Clay J. B. Wing Mr. Clay J. W. Wing Sherman 8. Y. Stibling 8. Crowley Roosevelt G. H. Wood Mittie Bulloch Mittle Buloch

Russell Speaks at Bowman Georgia Campaign Stop

Judge RK B Russell candidate for Georgia governor addressed a large Bowman audience after arriving by train. About 600 people heard the speech as the Bowman String Band with Pearl Brown provided music and Professor P W Rice introduced the speaker. Judge George C Thomas of Athens closed the event entertaining the crowd.

Bowman RK. B. ‘Russell Georgia Bowman String Band Miss Pearl Brown P. W. Rice J. J. Brown George C. Thomas Athens

Proud of Dress Made in Clarke

A prominent local woman wore a white duck dress made from Clarke county goods. The dress, manufactured at Princeton Factory, drew attention and showcased local pride, with The Banner noting the textile's fine texture and appearance. Her display sparked a citywide sense of patriotism and support for home industry.

Princeton Banner Clarke County

Appeal for Patrick Heads to New York Court of Appeals

Albany October 2 The first effort to save Albert T Patrick condemned for the Rice murder will be heard before the state court of appeals tomorrow Ex Senator David B Hill will address the court to Patrick s behalf in an effort to obtain a reargument of the appeal recently decided against him by a four to three vote The motion for reargument will be opposed on behalf of the people by Assistant District Attorney Dans of New York

Albany N. Y Albert T. Patrick William Marsh Rice State Court of Appeals David B. Hill Patrick Dans New York

Record Cotton Receipts Break City Peak in September

Last month set a record for Athens cotton receipts with over 23 000 bales, more than seven thousand arriving by wagon. Year to date totals nearly triple last season, and stock on hand is about three times last year. Less than a third sold, farmers holding for at least eleven cents per the Southern Cotton Association. September 1905 versus 1904 shows larger wagon and railroad receipts, higher total stock, and increased shipments and local spinners activity.

Georgia Savannah Mississippi Alabama Tennessee Europe Gulf Ports Ohio River Hoke Smith Hogansville Comptroller General Railroad Commissioner's Office Athens Southern Cotton Association

Mrs Chadwick Has Consumption in Cleveland Case

Cleveland Ohio Oct 1 Mrs Cassie Chadwick has incipient consumption from long confinement in county jail Her lawyers will argue for a new trial in Cincinnati Monday before the United States District Court of Appeals The notice includes a medical ad for Electric Bitters from local druggists promising relief from dyspepsia biliousness Brights disease and exhaustion.

Cleveland Ohio Cassie Chadwick Cincinnati United States District Court of Appeals

Ride in Cotton Means Millions

The Manufacturer's Record notes that higher cotton prices boosted southern farmers income by about 1.2 billion over six years, with annual cotton receipts near 500 million plus seed. Higher prices spurred farm improvements, better homes, machinery, food production, railroad and industrial growth, and rapid southern property value gains.

Crofi United States New England Ife South

Memorial Services at Stones Chapel for Judge Frederick W. Lucas

Memorial services will be held Sunday at Stones Chapel on Baldwin Street in memory of the late Judge Frederick W. Lucas. He was a constant attendee at the Sunday school and prayer services, with talks by associates who knew him. Also listed is an advertisement for Lefordé antiseptic products and Chamberlain's Pain Balm, sold by local stores.

Stones Chapel Baldwin Street Frederick W. Lucas Juste Lefordé R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Ro

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United States Supreme Court Railroad Commission Mr. Hill Lke Stuebi Chamberlain Joh Dixon Tullamore Ontario Cayads H. B. Palmer & Sons W. J. Genith & Bro Hia H. R. Seenek Eee Faln Slaughter Darling Russell Bowman Gd Geo. C. Thomas Glarke Lagt Hill Ee Ee Chadwick Bright H. R. Palmer & Gone W. S.mith & Bro iTo Stone's Chapel Lucas
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