Unionization of Negroes in Georgia Stirs Tensions in 1914
Marietta, Aug 14 1914 Former Governor Joseph M Brown writes critical missive on labor unions and negro organizing. He cites S B Marks Jerome Jones and C H Barnes and warns white workers against social equality with blacks while noting a December 29 1913 union meeting in Atlanta and recent dynamite attacks linked to strike actions. He questions Senator Hoke Smiths stance and calls for lawmaking to protect public utilities from union interference.
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Marietta Ga
Joseph M. Brown
People of
Georgia
Macon Industrial Journal
Marks
S.B. Marks
United States Senate
Little Joe
Brown
S. B. Marks
Georgia Federation of Labor
Nashville
Tenn
Jerome Jones
Atlanta
W. C. Puckett
Southern Labor Congress
The
Mr. Jones
Jones
Mr. Marks
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
South
9. B. Marks
First Congregational Church
Courtland
Houston Streets
H. H. Proctor
D. D
H. A. Rucker
C. H. Barnes
M. C. Parks
Rome
Messrs
B. Marks
C. H Barnes
Uiens
Atlanta Journal
Hoke Smith
Sandersville
Labor Federation
Senate
Organized Labor
Washington
Congress
Marietta
P. S
Smith
Labor Federation of
Colorado
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Judge Holden Heads Alex Stephens Club
A large crowd met at room 106 Hodgson Shackelford building to form a permanent Stephens Club supporting Hon. Alexander Stephens for judge of the court of appeals. Judge Horace M. Holden was elected president and Jos H Lumpkin Jr. secretary treasurer. Local backers report strong Clarke county support for Stephens.
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Alexander Stephens
Hodgson Shackelford
Stephens Club
Court of Appeals
Horace M. Holden
Supreme Court
Jos. H. Lumpkin, Jr
Mr. Stephens
Clarke County
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens and cleanses
Invigorating to the pale and sickly the old standard strengthens the system. Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the body. A true tonic for adults and children. 50c. Advertise your wants.
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Grove
Dr J L White to Preach at First Baptist Church
Dr J L White of Macon Georgia will supply the pulpit at the First Baptist Church this Sunday in morning and evening services. He has held pastorates across Georgia Texas Tennessee and North Carolina and is regarded as a leading Southern Baptist preacher. The church invites the public to hear him.
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J. L. White
Macon Ga
First Baptist Church
White
Georgia
Texas
Tennessee
North Carolina
Southern Baptist Convention
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful Back Pain Relief
Athens resident Mrs. Callie Richards reports back pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She describes irregular kidney action, fatigue, and vision spots improving after one box. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York manufactures.
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Athens
Callie Richards
Pulaski St
Dean
Slaton Addresses Georgia Rally on Tax Policy in Lawrenceville
Governor John M. Slaton spoke to several hundred listeners from the courthouse lawn at 11 o clock in Lawrenceville. Introduced by N L Hutchins the candidate outlined his public record and detailed his tax equalization position amid frequent applause.
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Lawrenceville
John M. Slaton
Court House
N. L. Hutchins
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Quick Relief
A vintage health ad urges relief from constipation with Dr Kings New Life Pills. It promises quick results and good health, stating one dose tonight prevents sickness and intestinal poison absorption. Available at local druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Walton County Superior Court to Convene Monday
Monroe Ga Aug 14 Walton county superior court will convene here Monday week with Judge Charles H Brand presiding. There is civil and criminal business to be dispensed with and Judge Brand will rapidly clear the dockets in his efficient manner.
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Monroe
Walton County Superior Court
Charles H. Brand
Brand
Notice to heirs and creditors of Dr. S. C. Benedict
All persons with accounts against the Benedict estate must render itemized sworn statements by August 20. S. R. Benedict serves as Administrator. Also appears a medicinal advertisement for Po-Do-Lax claiming it eases summer constipation and improves digestion with a 50 cent price at druggists.
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S. C. Benedict
S. R. Bendict
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J. M. Hall
M. C. Parker
State Federation of Labor
City Federation of Labor
Southern Congress Labor
W. M. Terrell
Bulah Baptist Church
Representative Building Trades Council
T. H. Hinley
Messrs. S. B. Marks
Judge Holden
Alex. Stephens Club
Atlanta Lawyer
Macon
First Baptist
Gov. Slaton
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