Prohibition sweep across Southern states gains momentum
The article surveys a wave of prohibition measures across Georgia Alabama Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas Arkansas Louisiana Virginia Missouri Oklahoma and Florida. It notes many states moving to limit liquor, with local options and statutory efforts shaping the national pattern. It mentions Savannah News coverage of Mrs Anne Weightman Walker, her fortune of about 60 million, and a pending lawsuit over distribution to nieces and nephews.
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South
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Memphis
Nashville
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Virginia
Missouri
Oklahoma
Florida
Savannah News
Anne Maria Weighbtmas Walker
Philadelphia
New York
Hetty Green
Mpers
William Weightman
Walker
Jonas Wister
Ambassador Takahira in Washington Seeks Peace
Baron Takahira returns as ambassador to the United States and says talk of war with Japan is nonsense. He states Japan has no desire to interrupt friendly ties with America and hopes his views reflect the people's sentiment. The piece argues war would be disastrous and unlikely to benefit either nation.
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Hira
Togo Takahira
Washington
America
Japan
Takahira
United States
Hughes
Taft
Roosevelt
Stewart L Woodruff
Spain
Governor Fort
New Jersey
Tia
J. Taylor Ellyson
Virginia
South
Federal Building Gets Congressional Funding Total Of Fifty Thousand
The Banner notes Congressman Howard has introduced a bill requesting fifty thousand dollars from the federal government to improve the federal building in the city. Current federal court accommodations are severely inadequate, with grand juries calling for better space and the judge endorsing their resolutions. Supporters, including ten behind Howard, expect Congress to approve relief and enable an addition to the building to meet needs.
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Howard
Grand Jurien
Congress
A Rich Woman's Generosity
A fragment discusses wealthy people's tendency to hold funds when rich and to distribute wealth when left needy by wealthy relatives, noting a general rule of generosity once fortune shifts.
A Cheap Face in a French Noble Court
Prince Helle du Sagan sought damages after Count Boni de Castellane spat in his face at a funeral. The court awarded twenty cents damages, sparking commentary on valuing a nobleman’s face and the motives behind the act.
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Helle du Sagan
Count Boni de Castellane
Anna Gould
Count Boni
Prince Helle
Count Boul
Athens Chamber Leads Protest Over Georgia Railroad Question
The Athens Chamber of Commerce initiated protests against the railroad issue, signaling rising opposition across Georgia. Rome council has passed resolutions opposing railroad commission supervision of street railways, telephone, and express firms, reflecting public concern over delegated powers. The movement aims to curb perceived overreach by state authorities and unite municipalities in backing business interests.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Jine
Rome
Railroad Commission
Municipali Tes
New Council of Commercial Travelers to Organize at Rome
Augusta announces that Grand Councillor L. A. Dorr of the U C T confirms a new council will be organized in Rome during February. Officers will be installed and the council shall be a degree team from Augusta.
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Council OF Commercial Travelers
Augusta
L. A. Dorr
Rome
CITY WINS HABEAS CORPUS CASE AGAINST J A McKIE
A habeas corpus case involving Henry Foster, a local worker, was heard before Judge Howell Coll in place of Judge Brand. The court ruled the defendant must work out a two hundred dollar fine as imposed by Mayor Dorsey, affirming that the city may require payment in work. The decision clarifies the city charter provision on working off fines after service on the streets and is seen as significant for future cases.
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Henry Foster
McKie
Howell Coll
Charles H. Brand
Superior Court
Cobb
Col. J. L. Hull
I. S. West
Dorsey
Wife Not Up to Specifications in Chicago Fraud Case
Marion Grey a three time married mother of a four year old son led a drates monk bureau in Elmhurst to match men with wives described as wealthy and good looking. The jury found her guilty of fraud for failing to procure a wife up to advertised standards for Irvin Grable of Dearborn Missouri. Grable paid $5 for a Searchlight Club membership and married a Texas widow misrepresented as wealthy. He testified he was satisfied with the wife but deceived about finances and appearance.
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Chicago
Marion Goodenough
Marion Grey
Drates Monk Bureau
Elm ii
S Today
Irvin’ Grable
Dearborn
Grable
Bureau
Landis
United States District Cour
Marlon Grey
Texas
Gade Grable
Searchlight Club
What to Do When Bilious
When bilious, take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Price 26 cents. Free samples at H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning B. C. McEvoy Orr Ding Co Athens.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Rro
L. P. Canning
B.C. McEvoy
Orr Ding Co
Athens
Mayor Dorsey Considered for Congress Seat In Northeast Georgia
Talk grows as the congressional race nears with letters urging Mayor W F Dorsey to run. He appreciates the honor but does not plan to enter the race now. Dorsey’s administration has earned praise across Elbert and Hart counties and the region.
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W. F. Dorsey
Congress
Dorsey
Elbert
Hart Counties
Georgia
New York Primary Stakes in City Political Battles
Special correspondence from New York details the high stakes of March spring primaries, shaping control of the state political machines and future patronage. Murphy's stance against delegate instructions and anticipated contests in both parties frame a tense fight, with Woodruff backing Hughes and Taft facing opposition amid Roosevelt patronage concerns.
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New York
Tul
Tammany Hall
Charles F. Murphy
Murphy
Denver
Palm Beach
Fla
Fingry” Conners
Democratic State
Democratic Party
Bryan
Conners
State
Woodruff
Kings County
Parsons
Barnes
Albany County
Ward
Westchester County
Roosevelt
Hughes
B. B. O'Dell, Jr
State Committee
Will Move Palmer & Sons To New Clayton Street Store
Messrs H R Palmer and Sons will relocate to a new Clayton Street building beside the express office this month. The store will be remodeled into an attractive drug store with enlarged windows and handsome fixtures. The interior will be modernized, making it one of the finest drug establishments in the state, serving thousands of customers despite prior access blocked by the Southern Mutual office building.
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Messrs. H. R. Palmer & Sons
Clayton Street
Express Office
Palmer & Sons
Athens
Messrs
Palmer & Bons
Amer pieTeesive
College Avenue
Southern Mutual
Robbery Locks Cashier in Vault at Granite Palla Bank
Raleigh, Feb 17 A bank robbery in Granite Palla Caldwell County left cashier W G Whisnant locked in the vault for over fifteen hours. Three masked men stole about 3600 in cash and two 5000 packages were overlooked. The robberies occurred Saturday night with Whisnant forced into the vault while the robbers looted the bank. The scene drew crowds outside though no one alerted authorities during the heist.
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Raleigh
N. C
W. G. Whisnant
Granite Palla
N.C
Caldwell County
Whisnant
Keeping Open House Offers Welcome Message
Digestive health note invites readers to feel good by keeping digestive organs working properly. Dr King’s New Pills regulate stomach, fever and bowels so perfectly one can’t help feeling well when they take them. Available for 26c at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.
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Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
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Palmer &Sons
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