Sims Estate Heirs Get State Rail Right of Way Award
Atlanta July 12 The house appropriations committee reports favorably a bill paying Sherman J. Sime heirs 1175.40 for land and interest in the old Northeastern Railroad right of way after the state sold the line to the Southern Railway. The committee also backs Hall Bibb's bill to appoint three assessors to fix corporation property taxation valuation.
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Atlanta
Appropriations Committee
House
Sherman J. Sime
Northeastern
Sims
Hall
Bibb
Railroad Commission
House of Representatives
Judge Brand Holds Court in Chamber Trials and Dockets Cleared
Judge Charles H. Brand, bedridden by rheumatism, conducted a busy chamber session yesterday. Several Gwinnett and Jackson cases were disposed of or denied new trials, including State v Will Smith for murder reduced to voluntary manslaughter, and a Miss Merryman payment dispute. The session covered damages suits, contract disputes, and a center town certiorari, with various attorneys noted.
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Charles H. Brand
Chambers
Will Smith
Gwinnett Superior Court
Col
J. R. Cooper
Macon
J. A. Perry
I. A. Oakes
Lawrenceville
M. E. Prewett
Mary Jane Consart
Gwinnett County
Col. A. C. Brown
Jefferson
James Leckie
H. T. Gee
Jackson County Superior Court
Col. J. O. Adams
Gainesville
Col. P. Cooley
Qus
Stranger in Strange Land Meets a Series of Mishaps
A Northlander stranger in Dixie clashes with local manners over segregated service and a mistaken trust in a stand-keeper. He later deposits funds in an open store safe, forgets their location, and faces a dispute settled by a knockout and apologies before a heated Jeffries Johnson debate ends with a chair counterattack.
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Dixie
Jeffries-Johnson
Marse Joe and Athens Native Urge Visit to Him
A town negro from Athens and a visiting friend recount past turns with Marse Joe. The Athens native recalls Henry and Joe’s grove home, warning that Joe will be angered if visitors do not come to see him. He recalls working for Joe and asks for a five cent cigarette in thanks.
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Athens
Little Marse Henry
Dar
de Grove
Allera
Strange Romance Revealed In England
London July 12 England discusses the case of Marie Le Roy who for thirty years lived as a man to hide her affection for a younger woman. She adopted a male identity to protect her friend and her friend's child, later learned to be the caregiver as guardian before her death.
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London
All England
Harry Lloyd
Enfield
Charles Bradlaugh
Marie le Roy
Dreas
Lved
Grand Lodge Meeting of Elks in Detroit Opens
Thousands of Elks from across the country gather in Detroit for the forty sixth annual grand lodge meeting and reunion. Grand Exalted Ruler James A. Sammis presided as sessions opened behind closed doors in the Lyceum Theater amid badge adorned attendees. Visitors enjoyed excursions to Bolg Blanc Island and Tashmoo Park and other entertainments during the day.
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Detroit
Mich
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
Lyceum Theater
Elks
James A. Sammis
Sesson
Bolg Blanc Island
Tashmoo Park
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Colds Coughs
Gritty sales pitch touts Dr King's New Discovery as a decisive remedy for lung troubles and stubborn colds. Claims extensive success against coughs hay fever l f and croup with a 60 cent to 1 dollar price and trial bottle offered at local stores.
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K R. Smith & Broa
H. R.palmer, & Son
Georgia House Ratifies Federal Income Tax Measure
In Atlanta on July 12 the Georgia House voted 125 to 44 to ratify the federal income tax amendment. With Senate passage and governor's signature required, Georgia joins other states in moving toward a national law as debate stretched over several days with lawmakers speaking before the vote.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Georgia
Union
Tegisistors
Slaton
Those Pies of Boyhood Health Tonic Ad
An old style advertisement extols Electric Bitters to restore boyhood vigor by toning stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Claims improved appetite digestion and health with a sale at W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Son.
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Boyhood
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Son
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Convention Opens
St Paul Minnesota July 12 delegates from Missouri Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota gather for the ninth annual Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association meeting. The aim is early completion of a six foot channel from Minneapolis to the Missouri mouth, with papers on all aspects of the project to be presented by experienced officials and engineers. </analysis>
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St. Paul
Minn
Missouri
Iowa
Inois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Mississippi
Rivre Improvement Association
Congress
Mis-siseippi
Mineapolia
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as great healer
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the earth’s greatest healer for wounds burns and sores including cuts abrasions and sprains. It promises quick relief and a prompt cure and highlights its use for chapped hands lips sore eyes and piles. The note also mentions Atlanta as a great base ball town with leading receipts.
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W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Son
Atlanta
Ghe
South Tn
Weather of two weeks to decide crop's future
New Orleans July 12. The Times Democrat summarizes cotton prospects for 1910 from special correspondents. Oklahoma and Texas show favorable progress while the belt outside these states suffers under heavy rains. East of the Mississippi and in Louisiana Arkansas excessive rainfall worsens conditions, with some abandonment of cotton. Market outlook centers on Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi, and Texas, where a better crop could curb price dips. Traders note mill takings and curtailment claims, with next fortnight seen as pivotal for yield.
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New Orleans
Times- Democrat Today
Oklahoma
Texas
Mississipi River
Louisiana
Arkansaa Conmons
Arkansas
Mississippi
Liverpool
Manchester
London
North Carolina
Tennessee
Tex- Ag
Atlanta Editorials Sparked House Speeches Over Education Bill
An Atlanta editorial printed last Saturday fueled two denunciatory speeches in the house. Hardeman and Baker defended or challenged charges about filibuster and education in Jefferson and Lumpkin counties, with both sides asserting local school conditions. The session also discussed senatorial districts and tax measures.
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Atlanta
House of Representatives
Messrs. Hardeman
Jefferson
Baker
Lumpkin
Haniman
Jefferson County
Hardeman
Lumpkin County
Meeting of chemists opens in San Francisco on Pacific coast
The American Chemical Society began its annual summer meeting in San Francisco with W. B. Bancroft of Cornell presiding. The gathering marks the first time the society has held a meeting on the Pacific coast, drawing about 5000 chemists from education and industry.
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San Francisco
Cal
American Chemical Society
America
W. B. Bancroft
Cornell University
Pacific Coast
Unique Double Golden Anniversary In Northfield
Northfield Minnesota July 12 Friends of the Rev Dr and Mrs Arthur T Pierson both of whom are noted for Presbyterian mission work gather to celebrate their unique double golden anniversary The couple mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary and the fiftieth anniversary of Dr Piersons ordination The Brooklyn resident has preached in London Philadelphia and other cities He has long spoken at Northfield conferences founded by Dwight L Moody A drive led by William R Moody aims to raise funds for a world tour of missions to spur work worldwide.
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Northfield
Mase
Arthur T. Pierson
Pierson
Brooklyn
Spurgeon
Tabernacle
London
Binghamton
Philadelphia
Dwight L. Moody
William R. Moody
Dr King's New Life Pills Advertised As Health Boosters
The ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as the busiest little health enhancers. It claims pills convert weakness to strength and energy, cure constipation headaches chills and malaria, priced 25c at W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Son.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Son
Kentucky Bar Meeting Opens at Middlesboro
The ninth Kentucky Bar Association session began in Middlesboro on July 12 with about 200 delegates. President Charles W. Metcalf of Pineville opened the convention, delivered the annual address, and reports were given by officers as W A Berry of Paducah spoke on notable Kentucky lawyers. Reuben D Illiman of New York will give the annual address tomorrow evening.
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Middlesboro
Kentucky Bar Association
Charles W. Metcalf
Pineville
Metcalf
W. A. Berry
Paducah
Kentucky
Reuben D
Illiman
New York
Carolina Hardware Dealers Meet In Charleston
The annual convention of the Retail Hardware Dealers Association of the Carolinas is in session in Charleston with hundreds of prominent trade representatives from both states. The three day program includes business sessions and notable entertainment. Mayor Rhett welcomed visitors at the opening. R H McDuffie of Fayetteville serves as president and T W Dixon of Charleston as secretary and treasurer.
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Charleston, & C
Hetail Hardware Dealers’ Association of the
Carolinas
Rhett
R. H. McDuffle
Fayetteville
T. W. Dixon
Hearing for commuters revisits rail rate jurisdiction
Washington July 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission opened a hearing on advances in railroad commutation rates from New York City. Defendants include New York Central Erie Central of New Jersey Lehigh Valley Lackawanna Reading and Pennsylvania railroads. The key issue is ICC authority over commutation rates.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York City
New York Central
Erie
Central of New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Reading
Pennsylvania
Illinois Lather League Opens Sixteenth Convention
The sixteenth annual convention of the Lather League of Illinois began here today and will continue until Friday. Delegates represent many cities and towns across the state.
YMCA Camp Near Tallulah Falls Sends Cheerful Reports
Letters from the Y M C A camp beside the Chatooga River near the Georgia North Carolina line describe good news and fresh incidents. About thirty campers from this place are well and hearty and taking part in daily activities including races for prizes in eating mountain fish. Bathing, games, and field day events are enjoyed. none have fallen ill or felt homesick.
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Tallulah
Chatooga
Georgia-North Carolina Boundary Line
England's youngest prince celebrates birthday in London
London reports Prince John Charles Francis, youngest child of King George and Queen Mary, turning another birthday today. The healthy lively prince was a favorite of his late grandfather, King George V.
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London
Prince John Charles Francis
George
Queen Mary
Tweedy Elected Mayor of Batonton
Batonton Ga July 13 The Democratic primary in Batonton produced a unanimous choice for mayor Hon J R Tweedy. An alderman for years he led Batonton progress over sixteen years and is known Georgia wide as head of the cotton firm J R Tweedy & Co and a successful merchant.
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Batonton
J. R. Tweedy
Tweedy
Eatonton
Aeore
Georgia
Wir
J. R Tweedy & Co
Senate approves Panama Canal Exposition and cites New Orleans as venue
Legislation from Atlanta Georgia dated July 13 reports two Senate resolutions of general interest. Senator Harrell backs a Panama Canal Exposition and endorses New Orleans as the logical host city. Senator Longley seeks to preserve the historic engine Texas. A May bill to permit cross state railway mergers was referred to the railroads committee.
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Alisnta
Semmte
Harrell
New Orleans
Longley
Stite
Texas
May
Committee On Railroads
Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union convenes in Franklin
Delegates to the biennial Pennsylvania Christian Endeavor Union convention arrive by incoming trains from across the state. The three day session opens this evening with prayer services at several churches led by Rev. B Clark of Boston Saunders and former governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana among the convention speakers.
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Franklin
Pennsylvania Christian Wndeavor Union
B. Clark
Boston
Saunders
The
Christian Endeavor Society
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Northwestern Opticians Meet Opens in Minneapolis
Leading opticians from nearly a dozen states attend the annual summer meeting of the Northwestern Optical Association. The two day session at the Nicollet hotel starts with clinical demonstrations lectures and papers on subjects of interest to the profession.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northwestern Optical Asociation
Nicollet Hotel
Thin City
Atlanta Ministers Plan Revival with Gypsy Smith
Atlanta ministers from Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian groups plan a reunion revival at the auditorium armory. English evangelist Gypsy Smith is expected to conduct the campaign, with a decision pending after his Cambridge visit.
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Atlanta
Auditorium Armory
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