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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
6
New York authorities launch a sweeping fire safety crusade targeting crowded theatres and ballrooms. Hundreds of firemen will patrol aisles and lobbies as standing room is eliminated, with closures or improvements planned for boxing venues and other risk sites to avert a major blaze.
Clarke county designates Elmer J. Crawford, clerk of the court, as deputy game warden under Georgia’s 1911 Game and Fish Act. The act creates a state game and fish commission, sets wardens’ duties and pay from a game protection fund, requires licenses for hunting, and lists protected species and penalties for violations.
Louisiana plans a unique state exhibit at the Chicago Exposition from November 18 to December 9. Led by Commissioner Dr. W R Dodson, the display emphasizes official state control, diversified crops, and farmer empowerment while avoiding private gain. The effort highlights corn, strawberries, sugar cane, and vegetable production, plus new drainage and health initiatives, to counter emigration trends and prove Louisiana’s agricultural potential.
A. M. Jackson, a young white man from Sumter D C, jumped from an Augusta bound passenger train near Robinson six miles from Crawfordville Ga Monday night. He recovered sufficiently to return home yesterday with no recollection of the incident. The train was moving fast when seen leaving the car window. Conductor stopped the train and he was brought to Crawfordville. Mayor Carter Harrison pledges reform to clean up immorality in the city after personal inspection.
George A. Green a prominent farmer about 75 years old who lived two miles west of Carnesville Ga died last night after a short illness authorities report the death occurred on September 30 and the community mourns the loss of a longtime resident and respected figure in local agriculture
Washington Ga September 30 The public schools show increased attendance since the fall term began on September 1 and Mary Irvin, formerly teaching in Augusta, joins the faculty. Indications point to the largest pupil enrollment in the town’s history.
Madison county adds rural free delivery Route No 2 known as Loop Route One and two, starting near Mrs Massey’s home. It runs via Quiller Massey, into the Commerce Athens road, past Seagrae’s mill, by George O’Kelley’s, to Planter where it ends.
The Ninth District Medical Society held its semi annual session in Jefferson on Wednesday with many physicians present. Dr L J Sharp of Commerce presented a paper on The Value of Bismuth as Therapeutic Agent. Gainesville was chosen for the 1912 March meeting. Arnoldsville Lady Dead reports Mrs David White, 45, died at Arnoldsville, with husband and several children surviving. burial at Crawford. Kate Leveret, colored, sues Washington City and Washington Telephone Co for 5000 over fatal electrocution by a city wires incident. case set for November term of Wilkes Superior Court.
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