Address on Equipment of Road Force at Moore College
Thomas P. Stanley of this city delivered a detailed talk on building a county road force with essential gear, labor rules, and management. He described manning, mule power, outfitting with plows, road machines, harnesses, and the need for an efficient superintendent and convicts where possible, to advance Georgia road improvement.
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P. Stanley
Moore cCollege
Thomas P. Stanley
Jess Rynne
Thom
Ord
Fless
Duffy
Gale
Handsome Oconee Bridge Nears Completion at Broad Street
The bridge over the Oconee river at Broad street is nearly ready. Piers are in place and steel sections are ready for erection. Officials expect the bridge to be completed and open within a month to six weeks. A drug ad for Foley’s Orina Laxa follows.
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Oconee
Broad Street
Aiken leper Mrs Kirke to remain in home amid plan flare
Augusta Ga January 27 fearful residents planned to push removal of Mrs Kirke the Aiken leper from the town house occupied for years. Citizens were set to act but an injunction was obtained to keep her in place until other accommodations are arranged.
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Augusta
Raley Attacks Panama Deal in Sharp House Speech
Representative Raley of Illinois delivered a scathing House speech on the Panama canal purchase. He attacked President-elect Taft and New York financiers, accusing them of misstatements and criticizing secret agents and officials for improper actions tied to the canal. The speech also targeted Cromwell and Harriman connections, and alleged misdirection of funds and influence.
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Washington
Raley
Ilnois
Panama
White House
Panama Canal
Agendies
South Carolina
Frank
United States
Massachusetts
Secret Service
New York
Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
E. H. Harriman
Trans-Continental Railroads
Taft
Isthmian Canal
Mr George Mell Back From Florida Returns Home
Mr and Mrs George Mell who spent the past month in Florida have returned home. Mr Mell’s health is much improved thanks to the trip and many friends are glad to see them back.
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George Mell
Florida
Mr. Mell
Mrs. Mell
Legislation Against the Japs in California
Governor Jas N Gillette sent a special message to the legislature opposing anti Japanese bills. He urged funding a census of Japanese residents by the labor commissioner and warned of agitation in state and Japan. He called immigration a federal issue and awaited Roosevelt’s telegram on the matter.
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Cal
Jas. N. Gillette
A. Andrew
Fresno
J. B. Sanford
Ukiah
Grover Johnson
Japan
Roosevelt
United States
Irrigation Congress Meets in Spokane
Spokane West January 2 1909 Congressman Charles F Scott of Kansas notes the need for state responsibility in conservation issues ahead of the 17th National Irrigation Congress to be held August 9 to 14 in Spokane. He cites southern Appalachia and other states pressed for federal land purchases as evidence that federal action can deter local laws. Officials from Wisconsin Georgia Minnesota and Great Northern and Northern Pacific executives are named as potential speakers with plans for Taft and cabinet members to visit during the gathering.
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Spokane
West
Congress
Iman Charles F. Scott
Kansas
R. Insinger
Board of Control
National Irrigation Congress
Lacassie Otto
Thore
Washington
Appalachian
Insinger
J. H. Davidson
Wisconsin
Thomas M. Bell
Georgia
Jackson County
H. L. Moody
Middle Western
Mr. Insinger
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
Howart Elliott
Northern Pacific Railway Company
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Taft
Sf Spokane
Richmond County Good Roads School Highlights Local Progress
Judge W F Eve delivered a masterly Talk at the agricultural hall on Country Road Work in Richmond County. Capt T P Stanley followed with practical remarks on road equipment and county leaders outlined a day of demonstrations and classes at Moore College and LeConte Hall detailing surveying drainage and convict labor for public works.
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W. F. Eve
Richmond County
Moore College
Griggs
Mitchell’s Bridge
Jefferson Roads
Agricultural College
Strahan
H. L. Collier
C. EB
Atlanta
LeConte Hall
Finnancing
Hom
J. M. Hodgson
Clarke County
Ofice
GUNBY JORDAN MENTIONED AS GUBERNATORIAL POSSIBLE CANDIDATE
Columbes Gu January eighty seven Hon G Gunby Jordan president of the Eagle and Phenix Mills and Cleo of the Third National Bank and former traffic head commissioner of the state is prominently mentioned and will be urged to run for governor. He has not expressed preference nor refused to allow his name but Muscogee people would rally to his support if he consented.
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Columbes
G. Gunby Jordan
The
Eagle and Phenix Mills
Cleo
Third National Bank and
Traihead
Jordan
Muscogee
Gore Opposes Keefe Confirmation Reported Favorable
Washington January 27 Commissioner General Daniel J Keefe of the bureau of immigration, appointed just before Congress, was reported favorably to the Senate for confirmation. Senator Gore told the immigration committee he understood Keefe accepted the appointment as a reward for opposing the Democratic ticket. The committee found the evidence unsupported and Gore reserved the right to oppose on the Senate floor.
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Washington
Daniel J. Keefe
Bureau of Immigration
Congress
Senate
Senator Gore
Senate Committee On Immigration
Keefe
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gore
Prison Inspector Flanders Addresses Good Roads School
Dr. W J Flanders, inspector for Georgia prison commission, spoke to the Good Roads School after Judge Eve. He outlined the commission's strong interest in road improvement and its willingness to assist counties using convict or other labor, leaving a favorable impression on attendees.
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W. J. Flanders
Prison Commission of
Georgia
Good Roads School
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Prison Commission
Flanders
Great Baseball Games in Athens Schedule Slated
Athens preparing for a big baseball season with multiple major league visits. Cincinnati Reds play March 24 under Clark Griffith, New York Americans March 27, and Boston Nationals slated for April 1 with Cy Young in action. Georgia and Davidson open college slate April 6.
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Cigtat Ot Wootala
Athens
Georgia
Cincinnati Reds
Clark Grifth
New York Americans
Griffith
Ichell
Boston Nationals
Cy Young
Davidson
University of Georgia
Negro Boy Held For Assault And Battery
Yesterday morning a warrant for assault and battery was sworn out against Brantley Calloway. The case will be heard before Judge Howell Cobb at an early date after authorities concluded a higher offense warrant was not warranted.
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Brantley Calloway
Young Davis
Howell Cobb
Harrie-Perktraun to Bring Royal Prisoner Bill South
Business manager J A Rocko announces Harrie-Perktraun Company plans a Colonial week engagement with royalty productions. The opening bill features A Royal Prisoner, a sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda, and other titles include The King’s Command and Monte Cristo. Tickets available Saturday at Palmer's drug store.
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J. A. Rocko
Harrie-Perktraun
Rocko
Saya
Harris
Daniel Boone
Lord Fauntleroy
Zenda
Palmer
House Refuses 10 Raise Salaries in Senate Dispute
Washington January 27 The House rejected a Senate amendment that would raise salaries for the president vice president speaker of the House and Supreme Court justices and others. The Speaker announced conferees Bingham Pennsylvania Gillette Massachusetts Livingston Georgia among those named.
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Washington
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Gillette
Massachusetts
Livingston
Georgia
Deputy Marshal Trammell Carries His Prisoner to Columbia for Trial
Deputy Marshal T. P. Trammell of this city transported Charlie Elmore alias W. H. Cox alias Harry Woods, who recently served five years in Atlanta Federal prison for raising P. O. money orders, to Columbia, D C, to face further charges. He was ordered returned to stand trial there after appearing before Judge Newman yesterday. The prisoner was escorted through Athens yesterday as they carried the case toward prosecution and the Billie Porsums sale is noted.
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Columbia
D. C
Charlie Elmore
W. H. Cox
Harry Woods
Atlanta
P. O
Newman
T. P. Trammell
Athens
Confederate States half dollar found by private collector
In Macon Georgia a scarce silver half dollar once minted in 1901 with Confederate motifs surfaces in a private collection. Die alteration produced only four pieces, one sent to Jefferson Davis, two to other Confederates, and one kept by the engraver. The coin, preserved out of circulation, is valued by Frank Powers as a prized item in his collection.
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Macon
Frank H. Sam Guthman
Powars
United States
New Orleans
United States of America
Confederate States of America
Jeferson Davis
Powers
Lampkin School Notes Prompt Weekend Box Supper
Friday night January 29 a box supper at Lampkin's school invites all. Various local residents visit relatives in Nicholson Athens Bethaven and Carlton. Miss Marion Moore returns from Carlton. Ruth Mathews visits the school. Grover Lord visits relatives. Hope to have Mr Harriman build a union telephone station.
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Lampkin
Gibson Williams
Orr
Athens
J. C. Tolbert
Nicholson
B. C. Tolbert
Bethaven
Marion Moore
Carlton
Florence and Hoyt Barnett
Clinton Colle
8. C. Mathews
Ruth Mathews
Grover Lord
High Shnale
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Rainey
Jane
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Gov. Gillette
California
Irrigation Congress
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Gompers
John Henry Matthews
Will Hayes
Jodi, Alexander
Miles Alexander
Leon Elder
Victor Petropol
Tom Moody
Harris-Parkasom
Marshal Trammell
Billie Porsums
Confederacy
Mr. Harriman
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