Public roads progress praised by Georgia convict labor
Atlanta reports from the state prison commission show 2,000 able bodied men improving public roads across Georgia under the new convict law. Inspectors tally eight months of work from April 1 to December 8, with counties like Carroll and Stephens recording extensive first class road mileage. Authorities expect a statewide, division based on applications in February and anticipate adjusting convict distribution among counties.
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Atlanta
The
State Prison Commission
G. R. Hutchens
Prison Commission
Carroll County
Uitle
Stephens
Georgia
Night Watchman Overcomes Severe Cold with New Discovery
W J Atkins, night watchman at Banner Springs Teno, fell ill with a severe cold that settled on his lungs. After trying remedies, he used Mr Kings New Discovery and returned to work. The ad promises relief for severe colds coughs sore throats and lung issues, priced at 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottles guaranteed by local distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Atkins
Banner Springs
Teno
Mr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Gons
Unity Conference Meets in London
London delegates from many nations gather as Sir Andrew Fraser presides over the Commission on Christian Unity in the opening session. Dr Silas McBee of New York serves as vice chairman as the body prepares a report for the World Missionary Conference in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Conference
London
Commission On Christian Unity
Andrew Fraser
Bengal
Silas “McBee
New York
Legislature of 84 85 Convened Again in Georgia Capitol
Atlanta dispatch reports the 1884 85 general assembly reassembling for a unique reunion tomorrow at 10 a m in the state capitol. The program outlines calling orders, elections of president and speaker, and a joint session with the governor, followed by a banquet at 8 p m at the Kimball House. Committee on Arrangements includes R B Russell Lavender R Ray and J W Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
General Assembly
House
Senate
R. B. Russell
State Court of Appeals
Lavender R. Ray
Ife
State Capitol
H. H. Cabaniss
House of Representatives
Mark A. Hardin
Kimball House
J. W. Lindsay
Persistent cough after influenza prompt cure advised
Many persons suffer a lingering cough following influenza and are urged to take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent prolonged trouble. Sold by All Dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Deal
Brownlow-Sims Wedding in Washington DC
Washington society notes the forthcoming wedding of Misa Elizabeth Virginia Sims daughter of Representative Thetas W. Sims of Tennessee and Louis Brownlow to be held tomorrow evening at the bride’s Massachusetts Avenue home. Attendants include sister Mrs William Joyner as matron of honor and best man W L Beale. Ceremony by Dr Power of Vermont Avenue Christian church followed by a reception. couple to reside in Washington afterward. Also mentions Athens business men urged to support Chamber of Commerce Farmers Conference prize fund.
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Washington, D. C
Misa Elizabeth Virginia Sims
Thetas W. Sims
Tennessee
Louis Brownlow
Massachusetts Avenue
William Joyner
Memphis
Denver
W. L. Beale
Power
Vermont Avenue Christian Church
Europe
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Dr Smiths Valuable Address on Typhoid Fever
A speech by Dr. 8 8 Smith at West End Lapitat church outlines typhoid causes, transmission, and prevention. He cites sources, stresses water safety, disinfection, boiling water, careful handling of discharges, and parental duties to protect families, urging ventilation, cleanliness, and medical consultation.
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Smith
West End Lapitat Church
Wella
Cites
Athena
Berlin
Athens
U. S
Pardon Possible for Eldorado Murderess Jessie Morrison
Topeka Kansas December 21 A pardon from Governor Stubbs may come for Jessie Morrison the Eldorado murderess serving twenty five years. Support from wealth and influence including Col Ben Murdock and intimate friends of the governor fuels expectations of an early pardon despite past hesitations. Morrison was involved in a fatal razor attack on Clara Castle after a love triangle with Oliver Castle and Clara Wiley, with trials culminating in a second degree murder conviction.
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Topeka
Kas
Stubbs
Jessie Morrison
Eldorado
Col
Ben T. Muredock
Victor Murdock
Colonel Murdock
Governor Stubbs
Miss Morrison
Misa Morison
Kansas
Clara Castle
Behiaf
Olin Castle
Ollm Castle
Castle
Clara Wiley
Supreme Court
Dr King’s New Life Pills Cure Ingleside Man
B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina suffered fifteen years of indigestion and spent $20000 on doctors and medicine. After trying Dr Kings New Life Pills he reports a complete cure. The pills relieve constipation headache stomach liver and bowel troubles. 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Son.
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Gtung
B. F. Ayscue
N C
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro. H. R. Palmer & Sona
Trailing Dresses Condemned for Health and Safety
In Loulaville Kentucky on December 21 Colonel R J Tilford building inspector proposes an ordinance barring women from theaters if skirts trail beyond four inches from the ground. He likens trains to fire hazards and cites Iroquois Theater deaths where trailing garments contributed to deadly crushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loulaville
R. J. Tilford
General Council
Colonel Tilford
Census Officials Debate Negro Enumerators In Five States
Census supervisors in five Southern states have been consulted on whether Negroes should be named as enumerators. In a few days the public will learn the decision. It is hoped white people in the region will fill these posts, and that if Negroes are chosen they be assigned to areas that openly object least to their appointment.
Taft Urges Census Supervisors To Enforce Nonpolitical Service
President Taft delivered a forceful address to census supervisors from eastern states urging impartiality in selecting enumerators. He warned against political influence, pledging to replace those who engage in political work. He stressed pride in a clean census and noted compensation is modest, urging dedication to accurate counting. The remarks framed a broader call for integrity under Durand's oversight.
Threats Against Treasury Agent Over Sugar Fraud Case
Richard Parr, special treasury agent who exposed sugar frauds on the Williamsburg docks for the American Sugar Refining Company, reports receiving a December 11 letter threatening death and poisoning. He says other letters warned of violence, including being pushed onto a moving subway train, with deaths among prominent customs figures implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gam
New York
Richard Parr
Treasury
Williamsburg
American Sugar Refining Company
Parr
Society Leaders Aid Shirtwaist Strikers in New York
Miss Anne Morgan and Mrs O H Belmont take lead duties in the 40 000 strong shirtwaist strike. They will provide aid and legal defense for arrested workers and direct strikers, with volunteers to monitor shop neighborhoods and witness in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anne Morgan
J. P. Morgan
O. H
Belmont
Mixa Morgan
Legislative committee concludes investigation at Atlanta meeting
Avlanta Ga December 31 The legislative committee appointed to investigate charges against the state sanitarium held a meeting in Atlanta yesterday and practically concluded taking testimony There was much talk of a majority and minority report and there is a possibility of a turn but when the committee adjourned it looked as if all members would agree on a single report The report will likely criticize conditions at the institution and perhaps management The criticisms are aimed at the staff rather than the officials There are more than 1200 pages of evidence and the committee did not complete its report executive session was held in the afternoon and final preparation awaits the legislature meeting The committee hopes for a united report though some members favored stronger criticism
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Athens
Avlanta
Legislative Committee
Atlanta
It Ia
Prominent McDonough Man Kills Himself in Store
Clifford Tye of McDonough shot himself in the right temple at T A Sloan Co in the presence of employees and customers. He handed money to his brother in law for credit then fell dead. He was about 96, assistant postmaster, and a member of a prominent family. Survived by mother and five sisters. funeral planned for near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Tye
McDonough
O'¢lock
C. C. Tye
Messia
T. A. Sloan & Co
T. A. Sloan
John L. Tye
Atlanta
Robert L. Tye
New York City
Mra K. A. Tye
This City
Mra
Paul Turner
Ethel Wright
Nona Tye
Intense Race Tensions After Alabama Incident
Magnolia Alabama a night fall quiet after a day of bitter racial clash Ernest Slade white man fatally injured Clinton Montgomery black man shot dead and burned in a small negro house a mob action follows with fears of further violence The Farmers Conference with the State College of Agriculture will draw prominent farmers from Georgia and beyond to attend the election events and conference efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia
Ala
Ernest Slade
Clinton Montgomery
Farmers’ Conference
State College of Ag
State College of Agriculture
Georgia
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Brownlow—Sims
University of Copenhagen
Tori
Hendecke
Taft
Chamberlain
Ely
Gree
Tee
Warren Streah
Alabama
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