Public Roads Improvements Gain in Georgia Counties
Public Roads in Georgia show strong improvement under the new convict law. About 2,000 workers on 120 camps in 30 counties report doubled road mileage since April 1. The prison commission will publish consolidated findings and reorganize convict divisions next year with broader county participation and adjusted apportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanta
State Prison Commission
Prison Commission
G. R. Hutchens
Extraordinary session of Georgia legislature in 1909 planned
The 1884 85 general assembly reunites in Atlanta with a full or near full quorum for a unique gathering. The program covers assembly, organization of Senate and House, election of officers, joint session with the governor, and a banquet at Kimball House. A note on post influenza cough relief from Chamberlains Cough Remedy is added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
General Assembly
House
Senate
R. B. Russell
State Court of Appeals
Lavender R. Ray
State Capitol
H. H. Cabaniss
House of Representatives
Mark A. Hardin
Viva Voce
ST Bovon Atice
Kimball House
New Discovery Restores Man After Severe Lung Illness
A man in a Saw Mill area suffered a severe cold that settled on his lungs and stopped him from working. After trying many remedies he used King's New Discovery and quickly returned to work. Advert citing W. J. Smith & Bro and H. & Sons. Also notes London conference on Christian Unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stans
Banner Springs
Teno
Wr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. & Sons
Brownlow-Sims Wedding in Washington DC
Washington society awaits the December 22 wedding of Miss Elizabeth Virginia Sims daughter of Representative Thetas W. Sims from Tennessee and Mr Louis Brownlow at the bride’s parents home on Massachusetts avenue The ceremony will be conducted by Dr Power with Mrs William Jorner as matron of honor and W L Beale as best man A reception will follow and the couple will reside in Washington after a European stay In Athens business leaders are urged to support the Chamber of Commerce fund for Farmers Conference prizes next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth Virginia Sims
Thetas W. Sims
Tennessee
Louis Brownlow
Massachusetts Avenue
William Jorner
Memphis
Denver
W. L. Beale
Power
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Europe
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Address Concerning Typhoid Fever by Dr Smiths Valu
Dr Smiths Valuable presents a speech at West End capital church urging typhoid prevention. He explains germ causes, contamination routes, water safety, and the need for disinfection and proper handling of patient discharges to curb spread. He cites Berlin’s shift to city water and urges public action with health boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Smith
West End Capital Church
Las
Cites
Athens
Berlin
U.S
Mies
Pardon sought for Eldorado murderess Jessie Morrison
Topeka reports Governor Stubbs may pardon Jessie Morrison, the Eldorado murderess, as a Christmas gift. Her seven year imprisonment followed three trials culminating in a 25 year sentence for second degree murder. Proponents cite age sex and extenuating circumstances. Support from Eldorado citizens and aides to the governor favors mercy, despite Morrison’s guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Stubbs
Jessie Morrison
Col
Ben T. Murdock
Eldorado
Victor Murdock
Colonel Murdock
Governor Stubbs
Miss Morrison
Kansas
Clara Castle
Olin Castle
Castle
Clara Wiley
Supreme Court
Stung for 15 Years Finds Cure with New Life Pills
Ingleside North Carolina resident B F Ayscue suffered indigestion for 15 years and spent $200 on doctors and medicines. After using Dr Kings New Life Pills he reports a full cure. The product treats constipation biliousness sick headaches stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. Available for 25c at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Ayscue
Ingleside
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Theater bans trailing skirts at public shows
Louisville December 21. Theater officials propose an ordinance banning women from wearing skirts longer than ankle length and trains in theaters. Colonel R J Tilford argues long skirts danger during panic and must be restricted in public venues. Census supervisors in five Southern states are being consulted on the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
R. J. Tilford
General Council
Tilfori
Taft Addresses Census Supervisors in Washington
President Taft speaks to census supervisors in Washington urging strict non political conduct while enumerating. He warns that any political influence will be removed, stresses pride in a high quality census, and says officials must be reliable to Durand for proper oversight.
CUSTOM EMPLOYEE THREATENED WITH DEATH OVER TESTIMONY
Richard Parr, special treasury agent who exposed sugar frauds on the Williamsburg docks for the American Sugar Refining Company, reports receiving a December 11 letter threatening death by poison and violence. The note cites past sudden deaths of the Sun’s editor and other customs figures, plus threats of pushing from a subway and being shot. Additional envelopes warned of poison. Parr fell ill around the company trial, believed nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
New York
Richard Parr
Treasury
Williamsburg
American Sugar Refining Company
the Sun
Parr
Society Leaders Aid Shirtwaist Strikers
Miss Anne Morgan daughter of J P Morgan and Mrs O H Belmont lead labor action in New York as authorized figures directing a 40000 worker shirtwaist strike. They announce aid and legal defense for picket arrestees and will oversee striker activities with volunteers to watch shops and testify in court.
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New York
Anne Morgan
J. P. Morgan
O. H. . Belmont
Miss Morgan
Legislature Committee Concludes Vestation Findings
The legislative committee investigating charges at the state sanitarium met in Atlanta and neared a single report. It plans criticisms of the institution’s management, pending 1,200 pages of evidence and finalization at future sessions, with executive discussion delaying a final report until the legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Sanitarium
Prominent McDonough Man Clifford Tye Killed Self
In McDonough Georgia on December 31 Clifford Tye a 26 year old assistant postmaster and member of a leading family shot himself in a crowded store. He entered the shop handed money to his brother in law then shot himself in the right temple as credit was being arranged. He leaves a large family including Colonel John E. Tye of Atlanta and Dr. Robert L. Tye of New York along with five sisters. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Tye
McDonough
Cliff’ C. Tye
Essrs
T. A. Sloan & Col
T. A.sloan
John E. Tye
Atlanta
Robert L. Tye
New York City
A. S Tye
This City
T. A. Sloan
Paul Turner
Ethel Wright
Nona Tye
Luiile Henderson
Tye
Magnolia Alabama Tense After White Black Clash
In Magnolia Alabama a day of bitter white and black clashes ends with Ernest Slade fatally shot and Clinton Montgomery burned in a white-hot mob incident. A posse killed Montgomery as he tried to flee the burning negro house. the town remains tense amid fear of further violence. The Farmers Conference with the State College of Agriculture will attract prominent farmers from across Georgia next month.
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Magnolia
Ala
Ernest Slade
Clinton Montgomery
Montgomery
Farmers’ Conference
State College of Agmonth
State College of Agriculture
Georgia
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Saand
Eee
J. W. Lindsay
Nomittee
Inference
London
Christian Unity
Brownlow—Sims
University of Copenhagen
Ree Ieee
Derer
Taft
Moreno J
Durand
Quenza
Society
Raway
Tel Gores
S'neil
Fallsize
Centsry Brothers
Warren Street
New Yori
Pati
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