Convict System Debate Focuses on Post April 1 1909 Policy
Lawmakers dispute how to treat convicts after April 1 1909 with the house backing county allotment and possible state hiring while the senate urges state work on public roads and opposes contract labor. Both agree on ending the prison commission and on timing issues though details remain contested.
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House
Senate
Felder
Iase
Prison Commission
Conference Committee
Bryan Invades Taft's Own State in Wheeling Campaign
Democratic presidential candidate William J Bryan toured Wheeling West Virginia and across the Ohio River from Ohio delivering speeches to large crowds. He attacked Taft's platform arguing for labor rights direct election of senators and stronger tariff reform while portraying Taft as causing a panic over economic issues.
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W. Va
Otis
Ohio
Wheeling
Taft
Climbis
Eas
Bryan
Sen
Willam
Ryan
Mennison
William J. Bryan
Mr. Tatt
Cannon
Republican Party
Traveling Man Recalls Life Saving Train Rescue
Sam A. Garber recounts aiding a severely ill woman aboard an Eastbound O R N R R train from Pendleton to La Grande Oregon. He administered Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with whiskey and water, plus careful rubbing, and the passenger recovered before reaching LeGrande, earning thanks from all in the car.
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Pendleton
la Grande
Ore
Sam A. Garber
le Grande
H. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Bucken Arnica Salve hailed as sure-enough ulcer knocker
J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina testifies that Bucken Arnica Salve cured a bad leg ulcer last summer with no scar left. The ad claims guaranteed relief for piles, screw, and other ailments and lists W J Smith & Co and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores as sellers.
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J.C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N.C
Bucken
Zoo Ae W. J. Smith & Dro
H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Encouraging Fall Season Boosts City Trade and crowds
The city enjoyed a brisk opening fall business with strong cotton sales and bustling streets on Broad and Clayton. Merchants reported excellent stock levels and attractive prices as crowds filled shops, movie houses, and Idlehour Air Dome, marking an above expectation day of commerce.
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Broad Street
Clayton Street
Idlehour Airdome
Lyceum Course at Athens Promises Top Six Entertainments
The six entertainments have been carefully selected for Athens, with October as the first show. Performers include Kaiunia Del Dandle reader Altonskurd cartoonist Burit Lowrey humoriat Dr L Y Herbert lecturer Quaker male quartette Sterting Hattis Dickens impersonator. Normal orchestra will provide music each night. Reserved season tickets at 2 50 available via Mr Euler B Smif.
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Athens
Kaiunia del Dandle
Altonskurd
Burit Lowrey
Humoriat
L. Y. Herbert
Sterting Hattis
Dickens
Mr. Euler B
Smif
Negroes Registering for October Election
The disfranchisement amendment is up for a state vote in October and has mobilized Black voters in many counties. Tax Collector Linton reported full registration of Black citizens qualifying for the October election. Democrats are urged to vote for the disfranchisement measure and party nominees, with registration closing before the October general election.
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Linton
Motorcyclists on 400 Mile Reliability Run Chicago to Rome
The Chicago Motorcycle Club plans a 400 mile reliability run from Chicago to Rome Indiana and back. Western Federation of American Motorcyclists oversees the event with about twenty ace riders entering. The tour starts at 7 Sunday morning, travels via Valparaiso Michigan City South Bend and Rochester to Kokomo then returns by the same route.
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Chicago
Rome
Ind
Chicago Motorcyory Club
Federation of American Motorcyclists
Star Riders of the West
Valparaiso
Michigan City
South Bend
Rochester
Kokoro
Colorado Republicans Open State Convention in Denver
Republicans of Colorado convene in Denver at the Auditorium with a call to order after 10 o'clock. The convention will nominate presidential electors and a full state ticket from governor to congressman at large. Few contests are expected and harmony is anticipated throughout the gathering.
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Colorado Republicans
Denver
Col
Colorado
Incendiary Fires and City Disruptions Hit New York
New York on September 12 faced urgent fire precautions as detectives patrol crowded blocks and police and janitors train for sleepless watches against incendiary blazes. Fifth Avenue fronts are being shaven and reshaped, while Staten Island hosts a rural fair near Wall Street. Labor Day parade shows strength with workers and unemployment demonstrations underwhelmed, and Foley’s festival leaves tenants hopeful for relief and charity.
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New York
Islent
Fifth Avenue
Gotham
Staten Island
Greater
Wall Street
Kidney Trouble Warned as Insidious Disease
One of the worst features of kidney trouble is that it is an insidious disease and before the victim realizes his danger he may have a fatal malady. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as it corrects irregularities and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
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Tlis
Foley
Lower East Side
Sheriff Foley
Big Tom
Bright
Senator Hawes Honored In McDuffie Progress Sketch
Editor Ira Farmer praises Hon. P. M. Hawes as a leading anti-Hoke Smith figure. The note lauds Hawes as a diligent worker, near equal to McDuffie’s Sheriff Hawes in influence, detailing his sessions in 1907 and 1908 and his steady political craft.
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Farmer
McDuffie County
Senator Hawes
Ira Farmer
McDuffie Progress
Senate
P. M. Hawes
Hoke Smith
Maine voters head to polls in tight prohibition race
Augusta Me September 12 Maine elections loom with Governor candidates Bert M Fernald and Obadiah Gardner amid a major fight over repealing or renewing prohibition. Republicans boast a strong plurality while Democrats press for resubmission and address state finances. In Congress Third district Edwin C Burling faces renewed Democrat effort after a narrow past plurality.
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Augusta
Maine
Congress
Bert M. Fernald
West Poland
Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
Grange
Gardner
Democrata
Edwin C. Burleigh
Well Named Cholera Remedy Sourcing Notice
Well Named Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy promoted for stomach pains cramps and diarrhoea. advertised for sale by H. R. Palmer & Son Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy and L P. Canning.
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H. R. Palmer & Song
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L P. Canning
Reasons for Support of Orphans Home Work Day
Appeals urge annual gifts to Georgia Orphans Homes urging every friend of God to donate one day’s earnings. Describes destitute children, dilapidated housing, and urged participation for Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Christian, Hebrew, Episcopal, and Georgia Industrial homes in Clinton, Decatur, Macon, Hapeville, Baldwin, St Simons Island, and Atlanta.
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Georgia
Presbyterian Orphanage
Clinton
S.C
Methodist
North
South Georgia
Decatur
Macon
Baptist
Hapeville
Christian
Baldwin
Hebrew
Atlanta
Georgia Industrial
Episcopal
St. Simons’ Island
Adulterated Food Problem Highlighted by Georgia Department
Georgia officials report widespread adulteration in market foods and feeds up to June 1 1908. The state chemist notes the law’s enforcing action improved feed quality and cut import dependence, with cotton seed meal praised as a cheap, high quality by product for southern farms.
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Atlanta
Department of Agriculture of Georgia
R. E. Stallings
Georgia
P. A. Methvin
Hudson
West
South
Old Defenders Day Observed in Baltimore
Baltimore observes Old Defenders Day with stock exchange and banks closed. The 1514 defense of the city inspires the Star Spangled Banner lines by Francis Scott Key.
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Baltimore
Stock Exchange
Francis Scott Key
Gortatogsky Announces Rich Colonial Theatre Season
Mr. A C Gortatowsky lessee prepares for opening night in the city listing a stellar lineup from Norman Huckeit to Florence Gear and Maxine Elliott and many road companies. Negotiations with Klaw and Erlanger Frohman Lubler and others promise a brilliant season after the presidential election.
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A. C. Gortatogky
Colonial Theatre
A. C. Gortatowsky
Norman Huckeit
Robert Edeson
Coburn
Wallacks Theatre
N.Y
Adelaide Thurston
Rosabel Morrison
Florence Gear
Mary
Henry W. Savage
English Srand Opera Company
the Devil
Garden Theatre
N. Y
Florence Davis
Maxine Elliott
Empire Theatre
Thos. Dixon
New Lay
Kirke Lahette
Tutton-Rolley Stock Co
Franci Wilson
Dixie Minstrels
Three Twins
Haven Square Theatre
Gortatowsky
Klaw and Erlanger
Chas. Frohman-Lubler & Co
Henry W. Saveage
Wagenhals
Kemper
Colonial
Dentists Accused Of Trading Teeth For Drinks In Atlanta
An Atlanta man claims a local dentist pulled four teeth in exchange for four drinks after he sought relief for pain. The patient alleges the dentist charged a dollar per drink and plans to replace the teeth with a plate, while the dentist denies the motive and asserts the extractions were needed regardless.
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Atlanta
A Paying Investment by John White
John White of 33 Highland Ave Houston Maine cites Dr King s New Discovery as effective for winter coughs after trying many remedies. He reports coughs vanished after using a 600 bottle last winter and again this winter. Lamson endorses it as best cough and lung remedy under guarantee at local drug stores 60 cents to 1.00 trial bottle free.
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John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Lamson
Dr. Kine
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Mainy
eSd
Lyceum Course Normal School
New York City
Hawes
Sheriff Hawes
McDuffle
Prohibition
Georgia Orphan Homes
Papa
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