National Conservation Congress reports strong forestry gains
Washington reports 1400 delegates at the Fifth National Conservation Congress with foresters dominating attendance. It lauds twelve pamphlet reports as the best forestry and lumbering work yet and backs firm waterpower policy and federal control with investor safeguards. The waterpower committee led by Dr. George F. Swain delivered concrete recommendations to aid future legislation and conservation aims.
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Washington
National Conservation Congress
Congress
Forestry Committee
The
Conservation Congress
George F. Swain
American Society of Civil Engineers
Prospects for GE plant strike brighten after talks
Schenectady soldiers of labor and General Electric officials report improved prospects for an amicable settlement after a conference. Strikers await a definite agreement with another meeting planned for tomorrow. Company tentatively agrees to reinstate all workers, including the two discharged laborers tied to the walkout. The item notes a rising worry over widespread use of poison by murderers.
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Associated Press
Schenectady
N. Y
General Electric Company
Suffragists Gather in Washington for Massive Convention
Suffragists from every state converge on Washington for a mammoth week long convention. Visits to the president, hearings before congressional committees on constitutional amendments to enfranchise women, and addresses by leaders and congressmen will mark the event. Plans for funding future campaigns and broader outreach will also be discussed.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Wil Econ Arrives for Army Navy Game
President Wil economic and party arrived in New York to attend the eighteenth annual Army Navy football game. Francis Mowes Sayre eluded photographers at the station as they tried to photograph the president despite threats of arrest, and he was hustled away by secret service men. The president received an ovation at the theater he attended.
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Associate Press
New York
Wilecon
Army- Navy
Francis Mowes Sayre
Secret Service
Rival Congress Setback Signals Split Over Conservation Body
Washington dispatch reports a split in the conservation movement as Arkansas delegates secede to form a rival congress. Montana Governor Stewart denies break with the National Congress while Arizona Governor Robinson condemns Arkansas secession and plans to appoint delegates to the next meeting. Montana plans full delegation and cooperation with the existing body.
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Washington
Conservation Congress
Fifth National Conservation Congress
Arkansas
Stewart
Montana
National Conservation Congress
Robinson
Arizona
Prof D L Earnest Speaks on Reaping What One Sows
Prof D L Earnest of the State Normal School gave a views-filled address on Reaping What One Sows at the Hiawassee Settlement Bible class gathering in Athens. The program featured an orchestra providing music to accompany the lecture and benefit the audience.
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Hiawassee
D. L. Earnest
State Normal School
Athens
Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at First Methodist
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist church will meet Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the usual place. Mrs Jerre M Pound will read the devotionals and officers will present reports. All members are urged to attend.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the
First Methodist Church
Jerre M. Pound
Miss Marian Carlton Ill At Mother's Home
Friends learn Miss Marian Carlton is seriously ill at her mother's home on Waddell street.
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Miss Marian Carlton
Marian Carlton
Waddell Street
Cleveland Naps may train in Athens next March
The Cleveland Naps plan a March training in Athens if the University of Georgia permits. Vice president Barnard travels to secure Sanford Field access, with athletic board approval expected. Coach Cunningham welcomes the arrangement, noting manager Birmingham’s college ties. Training is expected to begin March 3 for two weeks.
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Cleveland
Athens
University of Georgia
Barnard
Chattanooga
Sanford Field
Athletic Board of Directors
Naps
Cunningham
Clevland
Banner
Birmingham
Clevelanders
One Dead and One Injured in Beach Road Wreck
Jacksonville reports a fatal car crash on Beach Road this afternoon. Dottie Gray died while Caroline Boyer sustained internal injuries after a driver sped at sixty miles per hour and the vehicle rolled over.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Dottie Gray
Caroline Boyer
Yellow Fever Threat Emerges From Mexico Land
Washington reports Surgeon General Blue of the Public Health Service moved to shield the American Gulf coast from yellow fever. The warning follows unofficial word that Puerto Mexico, the Tehuantepec Railway’s northern terminus, may be threatened by the disease.
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Associated Press
Washington
Blue
The
Public Health Service
American Gulf Coast
Puerto
Mexico
Ross Creekmore Returns From Kentucky
Mr. Ross Creekmore head of the insurance department of Er win Co returned yesterday from Kentucky where he attended his sister’s marriage. He spoke of the trip as a pleasant journey home and expressed renewed faith in his adopted home.
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Ross Creekmore
Erwin & Co
Kentucky
Athens
The New Pastor At Oconee Street
The new pastor will preach at Oconee Street church Sunday morning at 11 and evening at 7 30. The morning subject will be Faith. The evening study will be Things of the Past. Let us have a good congregation to greet the pastor.
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Oconee Street
Foley Kidney Pills Praise From Mrs Palmer’s Recovery
A Green Bay Wisconsin man reports his wife Mrs O Palmer at 635 Willow St significantly recovering from kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. He credits the medicine with restoring her health and strength.
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Foley
O. Palmer
Willow St
Green Bay
Wis
Palmer
Accidents on the Increase in Railroad Incidents
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports for the quarter ending June 30, 1913 a rise from 1912 with 140 more deaths and 8,283 more injuries in railroad accidents across the United States. Train accidents rose by 124, with derails mainly due to defective roadways and equipment. Casualties totaled 3,525 killed and 49,911 injured, including non train incidents. Financial losses reached $3,234,289.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Is Revising the Vulgate By Benedictine Leader
The Rt Reverend Aldan Gasquet heads the committee revising the Latin Bible for the Roman Catholic Church and has led five years of work with seven more years expected. He travels in the United States delivering lectures and raising funds to support the project.
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Aldan Gasquet
England
Abbot Gasquet
Giving Him Practice and Other Snippets
Short humor items and anecdotal jests from a late 19th or early 20th century column. A landlady and a grandchild discuss grapes and manners. Private Jimson recalls a Boer war capture where clothing was stripped but warmth provided by rifles. A joke about second husbands and fastidiousness closes the clippings.
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Jimson
Pearson'’s Weekly
No More Lots Offered By the Georgia Development Company
The Georgia Development Company states there are no lots for sale today and will not offer any. It will focus on improving twenty one previously sold lots, adding lights and conveniences, and encouraging elegant homes. The firm will cooperate with Milledge Park buyers to ensure their investments pay.
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The
Georgia Development Company
Scott
Milledge Park
Methodist Conference Examines Church Growth and Games
In Macon Georgia on November 28 the conference discussed church extension progress. Dr W F McMurray cited 8692 churches and 2261 parsonages aided over 30 years with nearly four million dollars spent. Leaders opposed intercollegiate athletics and the second year class was received, Bishop Candler urged faith in Christ, debt avoidance, and cautioned preachers about time at games and shows. Delegates to the general conference were elected, including Nataris Lane and Fullbright.
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Macon
W. F. McMuray
Mul‘berry Street
Southern Methodist Church
General Board of Church Extension
North Georgia
South Georgia
C. M. Ledbetter
V. Scoville
Board of Education
Candler
Georgia
Natarris
Charles Lane
John Fullbright
T. H. Ellis
H. J. Benton
Waycross
Br. J. H. Harris
Pavo
Charles Lathrop Pack Re-elected President of Conservation Congress
Washington November 28 Charles Lathrop Pack was unanimously re-elected president of the National Conservation Congress during a luncheon break at the Washington convention. Delegates, many mindful of Pack's other duties, urged postponement but he agreed to serve at least until the fifth conservation congress affairs are closed. Over six thousand delegates attended, with forestry reports regarded as the best yet for American forestry and lumbering. Pack's leadership is seen as essential to advancing the forest and conservation program he helped initiate.
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Washington, D. C
Charles Lathorp Pack
Nationa Conservation Congress
Pack
Washington
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