Bell Wins in Ninth District Nominating Convention
Raineprille Ga August 21 Cap Gregan Thomas M Bell secured the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Ninth district. He carried Hall Lumpkin White Habersham Stephens Cherokee Gwinnett and Forsyth for twenty votes while Holder carried Jackson and Radun six and Charters Dawson with two. Bell has served four terms in Congress and is viewed as a strong post offices and post roads committee member and a long time Democratic whip.
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Raineprille
Gregan Thomas M. Bell
Congress
John N. Holder
House and Representatives
Jackson County
William A. Charters
Gainesville
Dablongen
Lumpkin County
Bell
Hall
Lumpkin
White
Habersham
Stephens
Cherokee
Gwinnett
Forsyth
Holder
Jackson
Radun
Charters
Dawson
Newman
Post Offices
Atlanta
Taft
Atlanta Federal Building
Hooper Alexander
Carter Tate
Internal Revenue
P. B. Trammell
Henry 8. Jackson
Walter’ S P. Andrews
Hugh McKee
Does Anybody Know Where Mr C O Bridges May Be Now
A dated 1912 note from Rossville Georgia seeks the whereabouts of C O Bridges, written by his 75 year old youngest brother I F Bridges. The letter asks the postmaster in Wright to inform if Bridges or any of his children are alive, and to convey a desire to hear soon. It reflects a long lost boyhood friendship and family inquiry from Clark County, Georgia.
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Mr. C. O. Bridges
Rossville
Walker Co
Wright
C. O Bridges
Bly
Clark Co
Bridges
North
Georgia
Atlanta
Ord
$100 Dog Tax Law Changes Hound Liability Explained
Atlanta advances an ad valorem dog tax law under which a $100 dog costs $1 yearly, a $60 dog 69 cents, and a $23 dog 26 cents. The bill ends the prior $8 per dog tax, trimming state revenue by about $160,000 yearly. Governor Brown, urged by supporters and skeptics, signed the measure after consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Brown
Wilson Name to Live on in Georgia Cities
Atlanta reports Woodrow Wilson is gaining fame in Georgia. Albany named two streets for Wilson and Marshall. Vidalia couple Charlie and Mrs. Almand named triplets after Governor Wilsons daughters Margaret Eleanor and Jessie. The governor sent each girl a $6 start savings deposit. The triplets are thriving.
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Banner
Atlanta
Woodrow Wilson
Georgia
Albany
Wilson
Marshall
Charlie Almand
Vidalia
Margaret
Eleanor
Jessie
Watermelon Ice Cream Liquor and a Negro Who Died Happy
Gus Walker died suddenly in Atlanta after a reckless sequence of eating watermelon ice cream and whiskey and sharing a drink with his sweetheart. The coroner ruled natural causes.
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Avlanta
Gus Walker
Jordan
Decatur Street
Mose
Gamble Chosen Solicitor General for Western Georgia Circuit
John B. Gamble of this city was elected solicitor general of Georgia’s Western judicial circuit, succeeding Cliff Walker. He faced Col. R. L. J. Smith, Col. W. H. Quarterman, and Col. W. A. Stevenson. Gamble won Clarke, Gwinnett, Walton, and Oconee counties. Stevenson carried Banks, Smith carried Jackson. If he pursues the role with similar vigor, he may become a leading state officer.
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DO Ume
John B. Gamble
Western Judicial Circuit of
Georgia
Cliff Walker
Monroe
Walton County
Gamble
R. L. J. Smith
Commerce
W. H. , Quarterman
Winder
W. A. Stevenson
Tribble Reelected as Georgia Eighth Congressman
Congressman Samuel J Tribble of Georgia's Eighth district is renominated and reelected without opposition while he is in Washington for the Sixty third Congress. Voters back his continued service as the 63rd session opens.
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Washington
Georgia
Samuel J. Tribble
Washington City
Walter Whitehead Senate Record Noted in Carlton Georgia
The Carlton Georgia district article honors Senator Walter E Whitehead as a faithful and successful member of the Georgia legislature. It details his twelve appropriation bills his two house resolutions his roles on key committees and authoring bills to regulate common carriers and to allow university trust fund loans to minors for education. It also notes local district bills he secured and praises his character business and farming.
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Carlton
Walter E. Whitehead
Georgia
House
Appropriations
University of Georgia
Senate
Whitehead
Browall
Walter 'Whitehead
Slaton
Hoke Smith
Walter Whiteheads
Mistake Reading a Name Sparks Atlanta Scandal
In Atlanta on August 21 a misread death note led to a brief scandal over a supposed tragic link to a man named Charles. Police later showed the name read as Clara referred to the deceased woman's guardian for her child.
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Bpecia
Atlanta
Nora Wynne
Ernest
Charles
Clara
Slater
Prosaic Name of Bill Smith May Bring Luck to the Cellarites
Atlanta fans roast the base ball club as it sinks toward the cellar but supporters praise Bill Smith’s return as manager next year. The club’s backers note Arkwright has spent around $25,000 this season to rebuild the team and expect Atlanta to retain its franchise despite poor performance.
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Bill Smith
Atlanta
Arkwright
Billy Smith
Tetsu
Tome
Fine for Lying Comes From Atlanta Court
Atlanta records list Recorder Broyles fining W. H. Thomas of Gainesville five dollars and seventy cents for lying after he claimed he had cut a man to death. The case arose in a police court, where the judge warned that such decisions should not set legal precedents. The report also notes Masonry finances, Walter Taylor’s iceberg tale, lightning pranks at East Lake, and political slate developments in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Broyles
Happy
Ananias
W. H. Thomas
Gainesville
Toombs DuBose Triumphs in 30th District Senate Race
Hon Robert Toombs DuBose was chosen yesterday by the thirtieth state senatorial district for the next term with no opposition. He was twice nominated in Madison County and received about equal votes in Clarke Oglethorpe Madison and Elbert counties. As Clarke representative, he served two years and is seen as a strong future senator.
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Robert Toombs DuBose
General Assembly
Madison
Clarke
Oglethorpe
Elbert
Judge Meadow Re-nominated in Northern Circuit
Elberton Ga August 21 Judge D W Meadow wins renomination by a safe majority over Hartwell judge Hodges for the Northern circuit carrying Elbert county by about 500 and leading all other district counties by 100 to 200 except Hart which Hodges carries by 200.
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Elberton
D. W. Meadow
Hodges
Hartwell
Northern Circuit
Elbert
Hart
Fireman Anderson Insists on Arrest by Police
Atlanta August 21 Captain Anderson of No 3 Engine House a noted fireman with a fiery temper urged officers to arrest him on a street corner Several policemen a sergeant and a lieutenant tried to dissuade him Yet he persisted and was escorted to the station house amid protest from his colleagues
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Atlanta
Anderton
No. 3 Engine House
Anderson
Leutenant
Inspectors Mistake In Tree Delays Black Hand Robbery Plot
New York reports three United States Post Office Inspectors hid in Spring Valley near Hackensack New Jersey watching a dummy money bag in a tree. A rival gang used flashlights to mislead them and escape. Authorities arrested Stanislaus Adericka and another man named Tony as suspects in the Black Hand plot to extort $1000 from farmer John C. Banta.
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New York
United States Post Office
Spring Valley
Hackensack
N. J
Hom
Geo B. Cortelyou
Consolidated Gas Company
Black Hand
John C. Banta
Banta
Philadelphia
Stanislaus Adericka
Ite
Tony
United States
Auto Race Ends In Elopement In Elberton Ga
In Elberton on August 21 Kathleen Thornton and EB Gray wed after a chase scenario sparked by her mother's opposition. Gray, of Macon, worked with Bell Telephone and the bride is under seventeen. A Ford chase led to a quiet ceremony performed by Ordinary I C Edwards with a small group present.
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Elberton
Hom
J. C. Brown
Kathleen Thornton
Ella Thornton
EB. H. Gray
Macon
I. C. Edwards
Mr. Gray
Miss Thornton
Athens
Charley Johnson
Ebberton
the Ciy
Chorus Girl Dressed in Snowshoes Wows Atlanta Audiences
Atlanta, Aug. 21. A chorus girl wore white fur mittens and snowshoes to sing On the Banks of the Saskatchewan, prompting theatergoers to joke Saskatchewan is a real place. Manager Homer George confirms the locale and notes his season opens with The Balkan Princess on September 6th and 7th.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Washington
Atlants
Saskatchewan
Homer George
Mr. George
Canada
Atlant Theater
Canadian Underwriters Meet in Montreal Convention
Montreal August 21 leading insurance men from across the Dominion gathered for the annual convention of the Canadian Underwriters Association the event continues until Friday Speakers include L Brackett Bishop president of the National Life Underwriters Association of the United States among those scheduled to speak
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Montreal
Dominion
Canadian Underwriters' Association
L. Brackett Bishop
Nailong Life Underwriters’ Association of
United States
Indian Killed Near Rochelle on Railway Track
An Indian slept on a railroad track and was killed by a fast express, a cautionary tale about neglecting coughs and colds. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised as preventative and curative for lung trouble with a testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas about recovering weight after a grip and cough. Trial bottle offered free by W J Smith & Bro and H Routwer dens for $1.00.
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Rochelle
Ill
Fant Express
Dr King
J. R. Watts
Ploydada Tex
W. J Smith & Bro
H. Routwerdens
South Dakota Plans Highway To North Dakota Extension
Pierre South Dakota officials gathered to discuss a grand highway linking the state with North Dakota to the mouth of Yeuuwetune, opening up a scenic region now largely inaccessible to tourists. The project aims to improve travel north and south along the corridor for better access and development.
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South Dakota
Pierre
B. C
North Dakota
Yeuuwetune
Arnica Salve Promises Relief for Skin Ailments
Two things endure in life joy and piles says an urchin era ad. Buckles Arnica Salve is advertised to calm itching inflammation burns boils ulcers eczema and cuts. Available for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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Buckles
W. J. Smith & Bro
Cured of Diarrhoea by Chamberlain's Remedy
A customer from Oriole Pennsylvania reports being cured of diarrhoea by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial notes effective relief and is promoted by dealers everywhere.
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M. & Gebhardt
Oriole
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Clarke County
George E. Argard
Masons
Edgewood Avenue
Ivy Street
Order
Walter Taylor
Auburn Avenue
East Lake Country Club
Country Club
Messrs
Speed
Farnsworth
Dick Jamison
Constitution
Freston Arkwrights
Jarkeon Schippe
Schippa
Schipps
Schippe
The
National Cash Register Co
Hinson P. O
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