Union Station Plan Moves Forward for Athens Rail Hub
Athens city council committee on new enterprises advances talks with rail lines to create a union passenger station at the current freight site. Officials from the S. A. L. and nearby lines consider moving trains to the site, with General Manager Douglas proposing a full passenger schedule between Athens and Gainesville to boost shoppers and freight routing.
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Athens
Habs City
8. A. Li
Union
Gainsvile Midland
Georgia
Central of Georgia
Ines
Douglas
Esville Midland
Council
Gainesville
Ciy
Inaugurated Monthly Meeting System in City Schools
Superintendent Bond announces a new monthly meeting plan for city schools. On the first Tuesday each month teachers of primary grades meet, second Tuesday for grammar grades, third Tuesday for high school grades, and fourth Tuesday for all grades for a general meeting. The change aims to manage record attendance in the growing school population.
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Bond
Teh
Worth Tendent
Captured Homer Favors Near Crawford After Pistol Theft
Homer Favors, the man who stole a pistol from Mr O C Harbin by misdirecting Mrs Harbin, was captured yesterday afternoon by Officers Short and McCall near Crawford. A lengthy pursuit followed from Athens to Crawford, with Favors running about six hours on foot while officers pursued by car. He is to be turned over to the state court.
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Homer Favors
O. C. Harbin
Winterville
MeKle
Crawford
Favors
Athens
State Court
Vest Found At Wooster Home Highlights Summer Burglary
Neighbors T. Mell and T. J. Wooster on Hill Street reported burglaries while absent on vacation. Mell discovered his vest on Prof. Wooster’s table after returning home, suggesting the same burglar targeted both houses. The two men joked about the “best crew” they’ve found when asked by a Banner representative.
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Mell
T. J. Wooster
Hill Street
Mr. Mell
Prof. Wooster
College Avenue
Wooster
Monthly report of Chief McKie shows 65 cases docketed
Chief McKie presents the police department monthly report to the council. Last month 65 cases were docketed with 22 white males 4 white females 31 colored males and colored females. Guilty pleas and convictions were 62 with 2 discharged. Fines total 850 dollars with 677.50 paid in cash 117.50 worked out on streets and 95 remitted.
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McKie
Best Treatment for a Burn and Salve Value
Best Treatment for a Burn recommends Chamberlain's Salve kept in every home for burns and skin injuries. It relieves pain quickly and aids healing without scarring. Also advertised for cracked hands sore nipples and general skin diseases. Price 25 cents. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Ort Drug Co Warren JT. Smith & Bro BC McEvoy LP Canning.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Ort Drug Co
Warren JT. Smith
Judge Pendleton Defines Near Beer Tax's Prohibition Relation
Atlanta officials report Judge Pendleton instructs the grand jury that the new Wise bill taxing near beer does not alter the prohibition law. He explains intoxication as any loss of full mental and physical power, not necessarily drunkenness, guiding jurors on potential cases. He condemns public criticism of courts while urging honest law application.
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Atlanta
Pendleton
Superior Court
Noted Cancer Specialist Dr Brooks Dies by Suicide
A man posing as Dr C H Brooks a former cancer specialist from Porthind Maine killed himself in Mills Hotel No 3 using a subtle drug. He had earlier attempted to take his life at the Church of the Holy Innocents rectory in West Twenty sixth street. Two priests restrained him until a detective arrived. Hotel detective Daniel Madden arranged the two day room stay. The priests had aided him financially, believing they had counseled him from his intent.
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New York
C.H. Brooks
Porthind
Maine
Mills Hotel
Church of the Holy Innocents
West Twenty-sixth Street
Location of Wirz Monument Sparks Georgia Debate
Averleus Ga Sept 8 The United Daughters of the Confederacy chapters in Georgia respond to plans for the Wirz monument placement near the Andersonville cemetery. Hundreds weigh in by letter urging relocation. State meeting in Savannah Oct 31 will decide. A marble Wirz shaft in Americus nears completion.
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Averleus
Andersonville
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Georgia
J. E. Mathis
Americus
Committee On Monument
Andersonville National Cemetery
Wirz
Girl recounts Rustin death tale amid debt and despair
Mrs. Abbie L. Rice, held in Omaha jail, tells police chief and county attorney that Dr. Frederick Rustin's apparent suicide followed mounting money troubles. She says he lost all funds, faced rent notices, owed lenders, and that $60,000 in life insurance premiums and lapses influenced his choice, noting his desire to protect his family.
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Omaha
Neb
Abbie L. Rice
Frederick Rustin
Donahue
English
Mirs
Rick
Austin
Three Days Session Of Club Women Begins In Colorado
Colorado Springs, Sept 8. The General Federation of Women's Clubs opens a three days session with the new board of directors. Major business includes appointing all committees for two years and choosing the next biennial convention city. San Francisco and Atlantic City bid, with one likely selected.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
General Federation of Women's Clubs
General Federation
San Francisco
Atlantic City
Many in Rage for Commissioner
Atlanta Georgia September 8 There will be a hard fought race for pension commissioner in the October 7 election. The office becomes elective after a legislative move, with John W Lindsey the incumbent seeking re election and four rivals entering the contest. The role disburses about 1 million dollars yearly and requires pension claim approvals. The outcome is expected to favor a Confederate veteran.
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Atlanta
John W. Lindsey
Lindsey
A. J. McBride
T. J. Lumpkin
Trenton
Dade County
W. A. Buchannon
Early County
W. W. Wilson
Gwinnett
Lindsay
Georgia
Connecticut Republican State Convention Opens in New Haven
Delegates arrive in New Haven for the Connecticut Republican state convention to nominate a governor, congressman at large, and seven presidential electors. George L. Lilley leads for the governorship. Lt. Gov. Everett J. Lake trails as his main opponent. Lilley’s rivals question his motives amid submarine boiler contract probes.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
George L. Lilley
Lilley
Washington
Everett J. Lake
Les
Submarine Investigating Committee
Kidney Trouble Warned By Early Signs
One of the worst features of kidney trouble is its insidious onset. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as it corrects irregularities and helps prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Bright
Power Struggle in Brooklyn Kings County Primaries
New York Sept 8 Democratic power struggle peaks as Boss Murphy of Tammany Hall and Senator Patrick McCarren clash for Brooklyn and Kings County control. Republicans test Governor Hughes renomination in separate district tickets while primaries decide party dominance.
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New York
Hughes
Saratoga
Herbert Parsons
Brooklyn Bridge
Murphy
Tammany Hall
Patrick McCarren
Brooklyn
Kings County
Democratic Party
New York State
Horatus
McCarren
Tammany
Boss
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold by Foley’s Honey and Tar
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports a three month summer cold with hay fever symptoms improved quickly after taking Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package. He notes his wife also benefited and that ordinary medicines failed. Sold by all druggists.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
Athens Manufacturing Plant Damaged By River Flood
The Athens Manufacturing Company suffered damage from rising water. About two thousand dollars in losses are expected, including damage to one hundred bales of yarn and other plant areas. Officials expect mill operations to resume once flood cleanup and repairs are complete.
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Athens
County warns to protect roads from obstruction
County commissioners pledge to prosecute all violators who obstruct or alter roads or bridges and threaten public highways. The Banner carries the official notice warning against such acts and stating all offenders will be dealt with under the law.
Courageous Fire Rescuer John Tuck Dies Saving Child
New York dispatch reports John Tuck a retired real estate dealer, burned in a Brooklyn apartment blaze, saved a mother and then an infant before succumbing to injuries. Mrs Clampet and the child escaped unharmed.
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New York
John Tuck
Brooklyn
William Clampet
Tuck
Mra. Clampet
Five Political Parties Meet in Jefferson City
In Jefferson City Missouri on September 8 a historic multilateral gathering brought five political parties together in one venue. Democratic Republican Prohibitionist Socialist and Independence parties convened to ratify primary results and organize state committees while drafting platforms within twenty four hours. Indications point to re election of Harry M Rubey and W S Dickey as leaders of the Democratic and Republican state committees.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Intrest
Harry M. Rubey
W. 8S
Dickey
Mississippi Farmers Institute Opens In Starkville
Scores of progressive farmers from across Mississippi gathered in Starkville for the State Agricultural and Mechanical College annual session of the Mississippi Farmers Institute. Prof. J. C. Hardy welcomed visitors as W. H. Smith of Durant addressed agriculture in rural schools and G. H. Alford of Magheila spoke on county agricultural high schools. An illustrated forestry lecture by Prof. George L. Clothbriss was set for the evening as the institute runs through Saturday.
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Mississippi Farmers’ Institute
Starkville
Miss
Mississippi
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
State Farmers’ Institute
J. C. Hardy
W. H. Smith
Durant
Riral
G. H. Alford
Maghella
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McCall Chase
Mkie
Athens Terminal Company
Seaboard Air Line
Gainesville Midland Railways
Fulton County Grand Jury
C. M. Brooks
Daughters of Confederacy
Girls
Rustin
Senator McCarren
Brooklyn Control
Athens Manufacturing Company
New York City
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