Prohibitionists Target Macon Locker Clubs in Georgia
Atlanta reports a plan led by Seaborn Wright to close locker clubs and near beer outlets in Macon as part of a broader anti liquor campaign. Wright aims to use court decisions to treat many clubs as public nuisances, while state appeals court reviews await action.
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Hill City Club
Rome
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Seaborn Wright
Macon
Wright
State Court of Appeals
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Macon Ag
Georgia
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Sofar
Webber
Congress
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Elks Clubs
Carr’e Nation
Kansas
Tippens
Rheumatism Relief Claim From Madison Man
N B Langley of Madison Wisconsin reports nearly five months of rheumatism including neck pain, relief in a few hours after using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism, and complete cure in three days enabling him to return to work. Sold by Citizens Pharmacy at Clayton and Jackson Streets in the advertisement.
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N. B. Langley
Madison
Wis
Detchon
Citizens Pharmacy
Clayton and
Jackson Streets
Crisco Rich Cream Oil Promises Superior Cooking Fats
An advertisement extols Crisco as the richest tastiest digestible cooking fat. It claims Crisco outshines other fats in quality and versatility for frying biscuits and cakes, with butter-like richness, easy digestion, longer freshness, and lower cost than lard or butter. It notes Crisco sold by weight in three sizes under Pure Food Laws.
Fewer old members in Georgia legislature than in past decade
A special bulletin from Atlanta reports Georgia's coming legislature will have the fewest old members in ten years. Of 184 last year’s House members only 42 return, and only 11x senators move to the new House, with total old members unlikely to exceed four. The session may see new leaders and ideas, with a banquet by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce planned to foster ties between lawmakers and business leaders.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly
Atelanta Chamber of Commerce
Senators Bacon and Smith clash over Georgia patronage
Atlanta dispatches recount friction between Senators A. O. Bacon and Hoke Smith over Georgia patronage. Smith’s postmaster and appointment lists anger supporters as he pushes against men who opposed him, prompting a softening stance toward congressmen naming friends as postmasters.
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Banner
Atlanta
Washington
A. O. Bacon
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Smith
Bacon
Nator Bacon
Nan
Stacon
Senator Smith
Congressional Race In Twelfth Georgia District
Across the new 12th district Georgia’s political scene centers on Dudley Hughes, the current representative, and potential rivals like Judge K J Hawkins of Dublin who has signaled a bid. The piece notes Hughes’ strong record, Hawkins’ ambition, and ongoing appointments by supporters of Hoke Smith shaping northern state politics.
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12Th
Georgia
Dudley M. Hughes
K. J. Hawkins
Dublin
Judge Hawkins
Hughes
Twiggs
Concres
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