Howard's Considered for Place on Commerce Court
Washington dispatches from December 6 report President Taft weighing appointments to the new commerce court. One of two Democratic picks may be Congressman Wm M Howard of Georgia's Eighth District, with insurrectionist senators opposing some nominees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Washington, D. C
New Commerce Court
Wm. M. Howard
Eighth Congressional District
Supreme Court
Taft
Swayze
New Jersey
Pollock
Kansas
Sanborn
Minnesota
Hook
Cummins
Judge Deemer
Fred W. Lehmann
St. Louis
Hughes
Wickersham
Burton
Commerce Court
Representative Howard
Howard
White House
What Will The Governor Do With The N. C. & St. L. Question
Atlanta dispatch reports Governor Brown favors action against the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad over the Western and Atlantic lease. The legislature questions if the lessee fears enforcement or seeks to shed the property. The Western and Atlantic line remains highly profitable with about fourteen years left on the lease. The dispute centers on federal regulation of interstate commerce and Congress action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Brown
State Railroad Commission
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Nashville, Chattanooga, & St. Louis
Tennessee
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Georgal
N. C
St. L
Athens Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Term
Glenn Lodge No. 75 and Elmo Lodge No. 40 announce officers for the upcoming term. Appointed at the last meeting, Glenn Lodge lists G A Tucker as noble grand and other officers including H T Tuck and A B Harper. Elmo Lodge names W C Link as chancellor commander, John B Gamble as vice chancellor, and a slate of officers led by H J Davis and A B Harper. Knight Nickerson noted as past grand chancellor and longtime keeper of records.
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Glenn Lodge No
G. A. Tucker
Noble
Tuck
Harper
Brigham
Pickrell
Bowden
Gee
Davis
Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
W. ¢. Link
John B. Gamble
Hi. J. Davia
A. B. Harper
T. H. Nickerson
H. P. Lawrence
H. H. Bradd
Ed Bancroft
C. A. von der Leith
Knight Nickerson
St. Elamo Lodge
Forest Fire Conference Opens In St Paul
Forestry officials from Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan meet in St Paul for a three day conference with railroad and lumber industry representatives to plan prevention of forest fire destruction of life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Noted Teacher and Missionary Celebrates 73rd Birthday
The venerable Dr. Alfred L. Riggs principal of the Santee Normal Training School, renowned for missionary work among the Indians, received congratulations on his seventy third birthday anniversary in Springfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Alfred L. Riggs
Santee Normal Training School
Bia Seevnty
Athens doctor elected honorary member of Atlanta Burns Club
Dr. E. S. Lyndon of Athens has been elected an honorary member of the Atlanta Burns Club, an organization dedicated to keeping in memory the illustrious bard of Ayershire. The club notified him of the honor and Athens expresses pride in his selection.
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E. S. Lyndon
Atlanta Burns Club
Bard of
Ayershire
Athens
American Good Roads Congress Opens in Indianapolis
Delegates from Canada and every region of the United States gather in Indianapolis for the start of the annual American Good Roads Congress. More than 100 speakers, many noted, will address the three day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Canada
United States
American Good Roads Congress
Kentucky Charities Conference Opens in Louisville
The Kentucky Conference of Charities and Corrections opened in Louisville with addresses by Miss Mary Bryson of Covington Associated Charities and Mrs. R. P. Halleck of Louisville. The annual meeting continues through tomorrow with sessions slated across the day.
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Louisville
Kentucky Conference of Charities and Corrections
Loulaville
Mary Bryson
Associated Charities of
Covington
R. P. Halleck
Morrow
Confederate Daughters of Texas Convenes in Marlin
The thirteenth annual Texas Division convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy opens in Marlin Texas with every local chapter represented and proceedings beginning this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Daughters OF Texas
Marlin
Texas
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ends Winter's Troubles with Bucklen Arnica Salve
A period notice touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as relief for frostbite, chilblains, chapped skin, burns, boils, piles, eczema, and sprains. Sold for 25 cents by W.J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Near Beer in Danger and Sorrow Among Atlanta Elks
In Columbus the South Georgia temperance committee urged next Legislature action to abolish near beer and locker clubs as evils. Atlanta Elks Lodge paid a sorrowful tribute with elaborate stage decor and remarks by Rabbi Marx and pastors. Simon Baer, organizer of Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph, funeral held, aged 63, after founding companies in Atlanta and Douglasville. Kentucky Society dinner planned in Atlanta. State Mutual Life reports strong year for southern insurers, led by Georgia’s own C. R. Porter with assets of 2.77 million and net surplus of 219 thousand.
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Atlanta
Committee On Temperance
South Georgia
Columbus
Georgia
Blind Tigers
United States Revenue
J. B Richards
Georgia AntiSaloon League
Elks’ Lodge of Sorrow
Elke
Lodge of Sorrow
Grand Theater
David Marx
Lodge
Walter Andrews
Memminger
All Saint’s Church
Ellenwood
First Universalist Church
Rabbi Marx
Temple
State Mutual Life
State Insurance Department
Fire
State Mutual Life Insurance Company
C. R. Porter
South
Death in Gainesville Midland storm wreck near Clarkesboro
Elderly chicken and produce dealer J B Cody died when a gust collapsed a blacksmith shed as he sheltered his horse and wagon from a heavy rain and wind near Clarkesboro in Jackson County. The horse was injured, and Cody was found beneath the debris, apparently killed instantly.
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J. B. Cody
Clarkesboro
Gainesville Midland Railway
Jackson County
John Seegars
Mr. Cody
Rev England Moves Family to Athens After Two Years in Toccoa
Pastor England of the Young Hartia Memorial Church left yesterday for Toccoa where he served two years and will arrange to move his family to Athens later this week. The parsonage will soon be completed for occupancy. The congregation ladies and city women welcome Mrs England back to Athens where she lived four years previously.
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R. England
Young Hartia Memorial
Toccoa
Athens
England
Great display of orchard products in Minneapolis
The forty fourth annual Minnesota State Horticultural Society meeting opens with a large exhibit of orchard and garden products. The display features choice fruits from Minnesota, northern Iowa, western Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Manitoba, showcasing regional fruit growing potential. The event coincides with the annual society gathering in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota State Horticultural Society
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
South
Dakota
Manitoba
Progress of Atlanta and Carolina Electric Railway Plan
An Atlanta & Carolina Railway interview with M Mason outlines route, ties, rails, and 222 miles of track from Atlanta to Augusta. Officials discuss tie sourcing, spur connections, and weekly progress reports to readers and investors.
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Banenr
Atlanta & Carolina Railway
M. Mason
Conyers Weekly
DeKalb News
Decatur
Covington Enterprise
Covington
Walton News
Monroe
Oconeé Enterprise
Watkinsville, Ga
Athens Banner
Athens, Ga
Oglethorpe Echo
Lexington
Atlanta & Carolina Electric Railway
Atlanta
Augusta
Star
Candler Annex
A. & C. Railway
College Park
Oakland
East Point
East Atlanta
Soldiers’ Home
Panthersville
Snapfinger
Lithonia
Onyera
Walnut Grove
Good Hope
High Shoals
Athens
Crawford
Washington
Curlew & Star of
White City
Mr. Mason
Isaac Joseph Iron Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Atlanta & West Point Railroad
Ta Point
Mason's Siding
W. E. Wood
Mason
F. R. Edmonds
Municipal election to choose aldermen by wards today
Voters in all four wards go to polls from 9 a m to 4 p m to elect ward aldermen. Nominees from the recent November primary include A H Richards first ward H R Palmer second ward L N Betts third ward and E H Youngkin fourth ward. Election sites include McDonald's stable city hall Weatherly Bros. stable and the county court house with named managers and clerks assigned to each ward.
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A. H. Richards
H.R. Palmer
L. N. Betts
E. H. Youngkin
G. H. Palmer
F. K. Freeman
Third Ward
Weatherly Bros. Stable
Broad Street
FP. P. Griffith
Talford Smith
T. J. Beott
Fourth Ward
County Court House
Grand-Jury Room
J. C. McConnell
H. ©. Conway
C. N. Weatherly
Uncle Joe Cannon Poses With Champ Clark in Speaker Bid Photo
Uncle Joe Cannon maintains his temper as he poses for a photo with Champ Clark who is in line to succeed him as speaker. The image captures Clark’s bid and Cannon’s continued public presence in political circles.
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Joe Cannon
Champ Clark
H Fuller buried today in Athens death of Judge W H Fuller
Yesterday morning about 5 o clock died at his Prince avenue home from appendicitis. He was about seventy three, leaves a wife and son J C Puller. Funeral at 3 pm from his residence with Rev M L Troutman and Rev 8 R Bogland conducting. Pallbearers listed. Longtime Athens resident. justice of the peace, merchant, Methodist. Mourned by hundreds as a steadfast citizen and friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fuller
Prince Avenue
J. C. Puller
M. L. Troutman
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Athens merchants offer Christmas goods at fair prices
The piece urges Athens residents to shop locally for Christmas needs, noting that local merchants provide the necessary items at reasonable figures and that people need not travel outside the city for essentials.
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Athens
Cotton Seed Meal for Horses and Mules
Southern farmers debate using cotton seed meal as a protein rich supplement for horses and mules. Experiments on plantations and colleges show gains with two pounds per head daily alongside corn and hay, improving muscle nutrition, energy, and overall performance.
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Tifa
Ahe
Virginia-Carolina Field Trial Opens in North Carolina
The Virginia Carolina Field Trial opens in Spray North Carolina on December 6 marking the start of the annual event. Participants from Virginia and the Carolinas compete for top honors in a multi day event with judges and club officials overseeing the trials.
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Virginia
Carolina
Spray
N. C
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Athens Lodge
Knights of Pythias and
Glenn Lodge, Odd Fellows
Forest Fire Conference
Burns Club
Wr. E. S. Lyndon
Kentucky Charities
Capital News
Banner
Simon Wer
Simon Baer
Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company
Oakland Cemetery
Baer
Col. Jos
James
Douglasville
Atlanta Telephone Company
Kentucky Society
Kentucky Society of Atlanta
New Kimball
Brooks
Jarrears
Balimore
Baltimore
Ellstory
Atlanta & Carolina RR
H. Fuller
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