Distribution plan debated at immigration conference
A meeting at the Bureau of Immigration with Commissioner General Frank P. Sargent and railroad leaders from the south discussed distributing immigrants arriving at New Orleans and across the United States. Sargent outlined a bureau at Ellis Island offering employment, land data, and state products. he urged national supervision and opposed European advertising for targeted settlement. The rail executives supported the ideas and offered aid to secure legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Immigration
Frank P. Sargent
South
A. H. Hanson
Illinois Central
C. L. Stone
Louisville and Nashville
John M. Beall
St. Louis
W. L. Danley
Nashville
W. H. Tayloe
M. W. Richards
The
Southern Railway
W. J. Craig
Atlantic Coast Line
Geo. H. Smith
New Orleans
W. L. Glessner
Georgia Southern and Florida
I. W. White
Seaboard Air Line
Sargent
United States
Congress
Ellis Island
New York Bay
Bureau
New York
Europe
Ser Sent
Dwellings for Rent in City Streets
The John Z. Cooper house at corner Daugherty and Thomas streets will be repaired and modernized. A seven room house on Lumpkin street is available. Office rooms and two store rooms are open in the new Tuck building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Z. Cooper
Daugherty and
Thomas Streets
R. H
Lumpkin Street
Tuck Building
Scott's Emulsion claims to rebuild wasting flesh
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the best flesh builder for restoring wasted flesh and returning strength and weight. promises a free sample from Scott & Lown in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Lown
Vearl Street
New York
Will of Robert G White Criticizes Prohibition and Forfeits Gifts
The Philadelphia will of Robert G White, an early Orphans’ Court record, states that beneficiaries who support prohibition or suppression of liquor will forfeit their legacy. Residual estate goes to cousin Annie M Gill of Baltimore, then to charitable institutions after her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. White
Philadelphia
Orphans’ Court
White
Annie M. Gill
Baltimore
Twelve big Georgia counties lead in cotton production
The ginners report lists Burke, Dooly, Terrell, Sumter, Washington, Laurens, Walton, Houston, Carroll, Coweta, Morgan as top twelve cotton counties with figures and remarks from syndicated content including immigrant opportunities and snippets about rheumatism remedies and social anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coweta
Morgan
Talking tree on Heath farm spurs treasure tale and exodus
News from Paducah reports a talking tree near Will Albert's farm in Heath County draws large crowds every Sunday. A county group investigated the sounds claiming a voice says treasures lie at the tree roots. locals note a dead tree from heavy visitors and a 1862 death theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Albert
Heath
Texas
Paducah News Democrat
Grim Tragedy of Death From Consumption Averted by Cure
Article notes widespread deaths from consumption and pneumonia but claims coughs and colds can be treated to avert tragedy. Quote from F G Huntley of Oaklan ton Ind praises Dr King’s Men Nisenver for consumption and coughs. Claims it kills germs and relieves in one dose. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons with trial bottle offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Huntley
Oaklanton
Ind
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
The Rich Man's Pious Bargain with Death
A tale of extreme wealth driven to of become richer at any cost. A dying man asks God to restore his health in exchange for building a church and freeing orphans, then returns to greed until death ends his world. He again pleads to regain vigor to fund more lanes and harsher acts even as death delivers final judgment. The verse by S E Kiser reflects on selfish faith and the lure of wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Electric Bitters End Malaria and Malarial Fever
Sickening shivering fits of ague and malaria can be relieved and cured with Electric Bitters. A proven tonic, it aids malaria without quinine aftereffects. Testimonial from W. B. Munday of Henrietta Texas notes a life saved by the remedy. Available at Smith and Palmer drug stores for five cents with guarantee.
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Munday
Henrietta
Tex
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
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Npany
Atlanta
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Barber St
Athens, Ga
Tucnester
Georgia Railroad
Central of Georgia RY
Bureau of Information
Federal Supervision
J.T. Anderson
Georgia
Ginners
Wahington Post
Gured
W. H. Howard
Husband
Pennsylvania
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chicago Tribune
the Talking Tree
S. E. Kiser
Bradfield Regulator
City Directory
Athens
the Athens Banner
NEW Opera House
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Kennedy
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Prining
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