Washington Conflicts Rise Over Postmaster General and Navy Funds
Washington February 13 Special. The house session set up a special committee to probe the pension bureau with Wheeler Little Duncan Lind and Brosius named to investigate. Wanamaker’s stubborn opposition to the president's wishes strains relations and complaints rise over cutting small postmasters’ salaries. Secretary Tracy faces friction over navy expenditures without a formal board. Payne’s unpaid 205 dollars is set for heirs via claims bill. Free coinage movement grows despite opposition. Bland bill advances amid debates on silver, currency, and tariff adjustments.
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Washixaton
D. C
Pension Bureau
Wheeler
Michigan
Little
New York
Dungan
Ohio
Lind
Minnesota
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Hoar
United States
Canada
Wanamaker
Harrison
Tracy
Navy
Congress
John Howard Payne
Payne
Tunia
Treasury Department
Claims Committee
Baa
House
Waya and Means
Committee On
Williama
Massachusetts
Bartling
Nevada
McKeighan
Treasury
Fine Art Display Attracts Large Crowds At 312 Lamar
Large crowds of women visited a free art display by the Singer Sewing Machine Company at 312 Lamar Street. Miss Marie A. Anderson of Richmond and T. M. Moore hosted a varied exhibit of embroidery and fancy work. Visitors receive a ticket for a chance at a souvenir drawing to be held Saturday.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
Lamar Street
Iady
Mrs. Robinson
Marie A. Anderson
Richmond
T. M. Moore
Americus
Americus Social Season Delights Dazzle Visitors
Americus enjoys a bustling social week with visiting belles from distant states. Dr and Mrs George T Miller hosted a grand reception for Miss Electra Weekes of Talbotton, featuring Progressive Angling games, elegant gowns, and a lavish luncheon. Notables included Miss Georgia Glover, Miss Crawford of Athens, and Col. Walter K Wheatley guiding prizes. The Dodson home hosted a witty Cats essay and piano solos by Miss Babcock, while other socials spanned Florida excursions, Philharmonic Society plans, and Mattie Wheatley entertaining friends with a lively card and grab game banter.
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Americus
Americas
Georgia
George T. Miller
Electra Weekes
Talbotton
Mra. Miller
Cherrier
Georgia Glover
Miss Crawford
Athens
Walter K. Wheatley
Indies
Crawford
Misa Brookes
Chattanooga
Pope
Albany
Nannie Sue Aili
Newnan
Courssens
Pennsylvania
Kiddoo
Cuthbert
Miss Weekes
G. D. Wheatley
Arch Eldridge
M. L. Myrick
Anna
Ella Lou Harrold
Sarah Cobb
Nannie Lou Hawkins
Frances Bell
Jennie
Judge Fish Hears Motions and Posts Decisions
Judge Fish of the superior court occupied with motions and reserved several decisions until next week. Dismissal on a demurrer in Jas. E. Fremont, receiver vs Colbert. Trials calendar set for 27th inst for several injunction and receiver petitions. Ackerland & Co receivership noted. Brooks v Ackerland continued to 27th. Motions for new trial in Butler and Muse Smith cases heard. Allen arson case under consideration. Alimony proceedings in Myers case continued to Saturday. spouses separated with no divorce sought.
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Fish
Superior Court
Jas
E. Fremont
O. J. Colbert
M. Joseph
Va. Woodward
Richland Alliance Tore
Brooks Vs. Ackerland &Co
Ackerland & Co
Brooks
William Butler
Muse Smith
Charles Allen
Myeras Va. Myers
T. B. Myers
Schley County
County Directory Listing Local Officials and Terms
A county directory listing Superior Court officials such as Judge W. H. Fish solicitor-general C. B. Hudson and sheriff L. B. Forrest with regular terms. County Court officers J. C. Mathews and F. A. Hooper with monthly and quarterly terms. County Commissioners J. H. chairman C. A. Huntington W. Connell J. Wheatley and other offices including Treasurer Tax Receiver and Coroner.
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Superior Court
W. H. Fish
C. B. Hudson
J. H. Allen
L. B. Forrest
J. B. Lamar
J. C. Mathews
F. A. Hooper
J. H
C. A. Huntington
G. W. Connell
J. W. Wheatley
J. E. Sali
J. W. Mire
J. B. Dunn
J. B. Parker
A. C. Amerioud
F. Oliver
J. P. Chas
J. Grala Cate
Aaconanethies
Valentine Etiquette From Society Prophet On Wearable Gifts
A social expert advises against ordinary valentines and urges refined gifts for Valentine’s Day. He describes party rituals, kneeling quatrains, and discreet tokens suited to high society, noting modern cards favor novelty over romance and urging tasteful, useful tokens over flirtatious cards. Detailed reminiscences on southern Valentine's parties and etiquette accompany reflections on social progress and restraint. The section also notes a bereavement tribute to Clyde Williams and a shift to the Spencer Optical Manufacturing Company’s expansion in Newark, highlighting industry scale and employment.
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Singer Machine Office
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National Railway Building and Loan Association
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Times-Recorder
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Alice
Flora Wheatley
Miss Brown
Arkansas
Mic Hohton
Kentucky
Miss Johnson
Alabama
Miss Coursens
C. M.J Wheatley
Philharmonic Society
Morrel Callaway
Miss Mattie Wheatley
C. M. Wheatley
Miss Mattie
W. K. Wheatisy
T. Millar
W.P
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J. B. Bivins
Sherk Sot Tremere
Valentine
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