Georgia split over federal appointments in Washington
Washington reports a Georgia division over federal posts between Senators Bacon and Smith. Smith favors northern district posts while Bacon controls southern, with objections to each other’s nominees. The row affects district attorney selections for the northern district, pitting Alexander against Hutchens and hinting at a compromise with Shackelford.
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Banner
Atlanta
Washington
Ano Ther
Georgia
A. O. Bacon
Hoke Smith
Senator Smith
Retate
Senator Bacon
Smith
Bacon
Hooper Alexander
Alexander
Oscar Underwood
Georsit
Hutchens
Tom Shackelford
Athens
Mr. Hutchens
Snetor Smith
Georgia prison officials clash over whipping women convicts
Atlanta reports Chairman R F Davison of the state prison commission backs whipping refractory women convicts to maintain order while Warden Moyer opposes any such punishment and would resign rather than order it. The debate centers on policy for women prisoners and has drawn political attention as a potential move for a federal warden post near Athens.
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Atlanta
R. F. Davison
State Prison Commission
Athiitic
Wim. HW. Moyer
Flo Viets
Georecht
Davison
Prison Commission
Iam
Moyer
Department of Justice
Georgia
Ben
Moyers
Views Upet
Cote Jon O
Cough Remedies Featured in Local Ads and Political Gossip
A mix of medical ads tout Dr King s New Discovery and Chamberlain s Cough Remedy praising quick relief from coughs and colds. The text also notes gossip on federal appointments involving Mr Alexander and Senator Smith, hinting at political expectations and potential administration reactions.
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Dr. King
H. Brown
Muscadine
Ala
Alexander
Senator Smith
Cottolene Advertises Light Biscuits and Savings
Cottolene claims to produce light flaky biscuits free from grease with a melt in your mouth texture. It positions itself as a vegetable shortening alternatives to lard and butter, offering similar results at about one third the price.
Georgia Street Railways Show Passenger Growth in 1912
Milita Ga April 21 The State Railroad Commission test data for 1912 shows Georgia street railways carried 83 460 765 revenue passengers up from 78 333 000 in 1911 while transfer and free passengers fell to 15 174 831 from 15 829 623. Net earnings rose for power and electric firms but terminal companies posted deficits.
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Milita
State 4 Commission
Embods
Jurine
S Street Railroad
Ate
Lumbey
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Columbus Railway Company
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Atlanta
Macon Railway and Light Company
Savannah Electric Company
Hecht
Georgia
Railroad Commission
Riveting Knife Wounds Chooses A Novel Stitch
Atlanta reports interest in Harvard experiments using a metal rivet device to join skin edges instead of sutures. Surgeons seek volunteers from Decatur Street injuries to test rivets as an alternative closing method. The technique involves placing rivets, then lacing the incision with a string.
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Atlanta
Decatur Street
Harvard
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfort for Tired Feet
An advertising note extols Allen's Foot-Ease as the cure for tired sweaty feet after dancing in new shoes. It claims instant relief, prevents blisters, and offers a free trial sample by mail to Olmsted, Le Hoy, New Hampshire.
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Allen
Mackage
Olmsted
le Hoy
Floods Do Not Halt Queen and Crescent Route Service
Cincinnati April 21 Despite floods the Queen and Crescent Route with Southern Railway operated through sleeping car service to New York via the Carolina Special. High water at Cincinnati did not interrupt freight or passenger traffic as a temporary station was built on McLean Avenue and later normal depots and terminals were reopened for all shipments.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Queen and Crescent
Southern Railway
New York
Knoxville
Queen
Crescent
Central Union Depot
Lincoln Park
Brighton
Vine Street
Palmer and Sons Sell Fair Skin Creams and Soap
An advertisement offers 50 cent jars of a skin cream that claims to remove imperfections and improve complexion. Also promotes mammoth jars for a dollar and Wil ls Fair Skin Soap at 25 cents, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Terminal Companies Deficit Arises From Operating Costs
In discusses how terminal operations often run deficits as upkeep and expenses exceed income. No single depot earns net profit when viewed outside the larger system, explaining why terminal companies show large deficits. A simple joke about lateness and a medicine ad closes the piece.
Reduction in Salt Capital
At the International Salt Company annual meeting in Jersey City the directors proposal to reduce capital stock was endorsed. The current authorized issue stands at 30 million dollars with about 18.23 million dollars outstanding, proposed to be cut to 6.08 million dollars. A testimonial letter from Mrs. H. Silks of Sydney promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe child cold. AdVERTisement.
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Jersey City
N. J
International Salt Company
Chamberlain
Texas Keeps San Jacinto Day Observed Across State
Austin observes a broad holiday as schools close for San Jacinto Day commemorating Houston's victory over Santa Anna and the capture of the Mexican commander. The action followed Deaf Smith’s strike and the destruction of the bridge, securing the Texan triumph after the Alamo and Goliad.
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Austin
Texas
San Jacinto
Alamo
Two Murderers to Face Execution in Socorro
Santa Fe New Mexico April 21 two condemned men Francisco Grananado who killed a clerk during a winter store hold up and Irwin Frazier alias John Gates who killed a deputy sheriff in a posse fight are to be moved to Socorro for execution Friday. Frazier described as among the region s most desperate criminals is linked to the first Juarez battle and a jail delivery at Deming last year.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Socorro
Francisco Grananado
Irwin Frazier
John Gates
Frazier
Juarez
Madero
Deming
Electric Bitters praised for stomach and kidney relief
The ad claims Electric Bitters treat stomach pains and kidney disorders risking dropsy and Bright's disease. Raleigh man H. T. Alston reports quick relief after starting the medicine. the product is priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar and endorsed by local chemists W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Bright
H. T. Alston
Raleigh
N. C
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Adyt
Musical Clubs Convene in Chicago Federation Gathering
More than 500 delegates representing 45,000 members in 270 clubs across the United States gather in Chicago for the National Federation of Musical Clubs biennial convention. The event opens with an Art Institute reception and runs through Friday with officer elections and daily concerts by noted musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
National Federation of Musical Clubs
Art Institute
Spring Rheumatism Relief with Chamberlain Liniment
Advertises Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism with a free rub remedy claim. Says symptoms disappear soon and lists dealers as sellers. The note presents a general consumer health ad tone from a historical page.
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Chamberlain
All Dealera
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