Grandfather Clause Hearings Open in Enid Federal Court
In Enid Oklahoma on September 18 the grandf ather clause cases were called before Judge Cotteral in federal court. Defendants Jack Beall and Jack Guinn of Kingfisher County face federal indictments for denying voters the right to cast for Congress by enforcing the grandfather clause of the state constitution. Also mention advert for Chamberlains Liniment as a remedy for sprained ankles.
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Enid
Okla
Cotteral
Jack Beall
Jack Guinn
Kingfisher County
Megrees
Cong Reusmen
Iga
Ste
Independenc Day Celebrations Mark Chilean Centennial
In Santiago on September 18 the ninety ninth anniversary of Chilean independence is celebrated with festive events across the republic. An advertisement touts King’s New Discovery for lung troubles, claiming cures for coughs and lung diseases with testimonials and trial bottles offered by local firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chili
Republic
Dr. King
W. R. Nelson
Calamine
Ark
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
New Eagle Cafe Promises Cheap Meals in Athens
Students are offered the best meals in town at low prices with meal tickets available. Jim Jones invites students to visit the New Eagle Cafe on Clayton Street and assures good treatment.
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Athens
Jim Jones
New Eagle Cafe
Clayton St
Detroit Grand Circuit Meet Opens Amid High Stakes
Detroit Michigan September 18 The Detroit Grand Circuit race meeting opened today in conjunction with the Michigan state fair. Twenty events on the program promise a total prize distribution of 45000 dollars. Also noted is a rail fare notice for a State Reunion of the United Confederate Veterans Georgia Division in Rome Georgia September 20 and 21 with Seaboard Air Line tickets on sale September 18 and 19 valid to return by September 24.
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Detroit
Mich
Athens
Rome
United Confederate Veterans Georgia Division
Seaboard Air Line
Massachusetts Labor Federation Opens Annual Convention in Haverhill
Representatives from state and local trades unions gathered in Haverhill as the Massachusetts branch of the American Federation of Labor began its annual convention. The sessions continued with expectations of adjournment later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Mass
Massachusetts
American Federation of Labor
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Public Settlement Offer
An 1888 notice by Frank J. Beckes of a Toledo firm promises one hundred dollars and a case of Catarrh Cure if the remedy fails. The document, sworn before Notary A W Gleason, touts Hat's Catarrh Cure as a blood medicine and urges readers to send for testimonials. Sold by druggists with Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
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Frank J. Beckes
Iwo Firns of & Co
Chuan
A. W_GLEASON Notary
Hat
Cheney
Toledo
O. Soll
Hali
Charter Atlanta Campaign Sets City Ablaze
Atlanta voters engage in a heated fight over a new charter with rival factions strong in campaigning. City officials and employers warn of job loss under the change while labor groups oppose it over the eight hour law. Newspapers split on urging yes or no as 12,000 voters register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Woodward
Atlanta Federation of Trades
People’s Defender
B. M. Blackburn
Brown
Atlanta
Commission
Robert F Maddox
Tammany
Amicable Life Insurance Dedication of Tall Waco Building
The Amicable Life Insurance Company formally dedicated its new twenty two story office building in Waco Texas calling it the tallest in the southwest. The ceremony marked the opening of a major city landmark with officials present and plans for occupancy announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
Amicable Life Insurance Company
Georgia Tech Enrollment to Top Seven Hundred This Year
Atlanta reports enrollment at Georgia Tech may exceed 700 as classes open. Legislators cut 5000 dollars from the school budget, limiting funds but officials expect to admit all who qualify. Football practice continues with limited returning players under Coach Heisman, starting with an away game at Howard College in Birmingham on September 30 and a home opener planned for October 7 in Rome.
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Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Tech
Patterson
Elmer
Lewis
Johnson
Heisman
Howard College
Birmingham
Nebraska Bankers Meet Opens in Omaha
The Nebraska Bankers' association starts its annual meeting in Omaha with a large attendance from across the state. Prominent speakers include Virgil M. Harris of St. Louis and Col. Fred E. Farnsworth, secretary of the American Bankers' association, among others over the two day session.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska Bankers’ Association
Virgil M. Harris
St. Louis
Col
Fred E. Farnsworth
American Bankers’ Association
Digestion and Assimilation Tablets Boost Vitality
It is not the quantity of food but the amount digested that feeds strength. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver enabling natural function. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Santa Fe Demonstrates 40 Cars on Topeka to Albuquerque Route
Topeka Kansas September 18 The Santa Fe road launched a demonstration train of fourteen cars to showcase thirty years of railroad progress. Leading the train is a modern Mallet locomotive built in Santa Fe shops followed by an old wood burning engine from three decades past. The consist includes a mix of flat cars box cars coal cars passenger coaches and cabooses.
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Topeka
Kas
Santa Fe Road
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Big Meeting of Odd Fellows Opens in Indianapolis
The sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows opened in Indianapolis with full attendance. John B. Cockrum served as chair while Governor Marshall former Vice President Fairbanks and A Z Wiley welcomed delegates from across the United States and Canada. No officers will be elected at this session as St. Louis delegates push for next year’s convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Foverign Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
States of the Union
Canada
John B. Cockrum
Grand Sire
Marshall
Fairbanks
A. Z. Wiley
St. Louis
International Good Roads Congress Opens in Chicago
Delegations from across the United States and Canada arrive for the fourth International Good Roads Congress in Chicago. The event runs through the rest of September with addresses by leading American highway experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
United States
Canada
America
CHILMS CAFE Offers Ice Cream and Fresh Candies Daily
CHILMS CAFE announces quick ice cream service to private families and cafes by day or night. Fresh candies made daily. A full line of cigars and cigarettes available. The best soda water in the city. Call phone 685 for details.
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Ketterer’s
Excelsior
Ketterer Medicine CO
Jackesonvi
F. W
Randfather
Massachusetts Labor Federation
Lipscomb & CO
Western Union
THE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Linton
J. R. Crane & CO
Mgrs
Nebraska
ODD Fellows
California
Eldur
California Fig Syrup CO
Nature
Abe
Georgia
Macon
Wreydunwody
Harry O.robert
Knoxville, Tenn
Southern Railway
James Freeman
Peachtree St
J. L. Mhek
Atlanta, Ga
Chilms
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