Governor Smith cites Brown suspension over card threat
Governor Hoke Smith sent to the legislature his reasons for suspending railroad commissioner Joseph M Brown on August 21 1907. The message claims Brown publicized arguments against rate cuts and circulated material aiding railroads, plus a sealed letter hinting at publishable attacks to pressure Smith.
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Smith
Bailreid
Brown
House
Senate
T Jie
Aeston
House of Representatives
Joseph M. Brown
Rae Att Brown
Rail Road Commission
Georgia
Me. Brown
Hill
Stevens
Railroad Commission
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
WAKES NO DIFFERENCE WHO IS ELECTED PRESIDENT
Melville E. Ingalls, former Big Four and C and O president, says railroads will not be affected by the presidential outcome. He predicts turmoil if Bryan is elected, but notes restoration to normal afterward, and expects Taft to follow Roosevelt policies with sober results. He argues wages, dividends, and stock prices will adjust, and promotes a profit sharing idea for wages. Also includes a testimonial about Foley's Kidney Cure from Ira W. Kelly of Manfield, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
W. Va
Melville E. Ingalls
Big Four
Chesapeake and Ohio
Bryan
Wall Street
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Andrew Johnson
Theodore Roosevelt
Ned
White House
Mr. Ingalls
New York
Ira W. Kelly
Manafield
Foley
Annual Marshalltown Chautauqua Opens in Fine Weather
Marshalltown Iowa July 21 openings draw large attendance as the annual Chautauqua session begins. The five day program includes addresses and lectures by Congressman Hobson Champ Clark Dr Thomas E Will Opie Read and other notable speakers from politics forestry and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Chautauqua Marshalltown
Iowa
Marshalltown
War on consumption and Foley's Honey and Tar claim
The notice proclaims a world campaign against consumption known as the white plague. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cure for coughs and colds and asserts it prevents consumption. The genuine product is identified by its yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Protest Against Increased Railroad Rates in Georgia
Atlanta July 21 The railroad commission prepares for a minute hearing on the proposed general increase in freight rates by southern and southeastern railroads. After a postponement due to shipper nonresponse, the commission plans to press ahead with figures and arguments to hinder any raise. Chairman McLendon focuses on gathering data while awaiting the interstate commission appeal as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Railroad Commission
G. McLendon
Georgia Commission
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wealthy New York scion held on attempted extortion charge
John A. Van Rensselaer, 34, of a famed New York family, was arrested in Newport on an attempted extortion claim from his mother Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer. Detectives produced a letter in which he demands money and threatens harm, referencing his wife, Aunt Frances securities, and a supposed heir remainder. He will be watched by police. a vague mention of a man named Lee appears in the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. van Rensselaer
John King van Rensselaer
Crowley
Newport
R. I
van Rensselaer
Maanion
Mother
Lawrence Lee
Frances
Herald
Europe
J. A. Rensselaer
Dr Luther Little to Preach Here at First Baptist
Dr Luther Little of Ft Worth Texas will preach at First Baptist Church Sunday morning at 11 oclock and Sunday night at 830. He is aSouthern Baptist convention evangelist and among the most eminent ministers in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Little
Ft. Worth
Texas
First Baptist Church
Little
Southern Baptist Convention
Georgia Electors in Snarl Over Voting Also Possible Plurality Change
Atlanta July 21 The legislature may fail to set a time for meeting or alter the law on presidential electors risking no vote in the electoral college for Georgia. A bill to shift meeting time from June to January is proposed and a plurality rule for electors could be considered, though many fear danger in such a change. Political and legal complexities loom as lawmakers weigh options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
General Assembly
Joel Hall
Special Judiciary Committee
It Can't Be Beat Electric Bitters Praise
It Can't Be Beat says C M Harden of Silver City NC, electric bitters helps stomach liver kidney troubles, weakness and run down conditions, and chills malaria. Sold under guarantee at W J Smith Bro, H R Palmer Sons drug stores, 65Oc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
N. C
Mr. Harden
W. J. Smith & Bro
H R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Judge Strickland Moves Office to Southern Mutual Building
Judge J. J. Strickland relocates from the Moss building on Clayton Street after fifteen years. He moved into the Southern Mutual Insurance Co. office building citing inducements and a new building as the cause of the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Strickland
Southern Mutual Insurance Co
Moss Building
Clayton Street
Kohol Ad Letter From Georgia Patient 1908
A customer letter from Roding Georgia dated August 27 1908 praises Kohol for curing stomach and bowel disease after trying remedies since 1897. The note from C N Cornell claims the product’s value surpasses wealth and asks for continued health. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Georgia
C. N. Cornell
Roding
Winters Center Fielder Dislocates Shoulder in Slide
George Winters the center fielder for the Atlanta baseball team suffered a dislocated shoulder this afternoon during a slide in Atlanta. He will miss at least a month, was the team's best hitter, and his loss will be a blow to Atlanta's lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
George Winters
Ile
Interesting Case Argued Tuesday in Jackson Superior Court
Tuesday before Judge Brand the case of J F Harrison et al vs Trustees Martin Institute was argued. The trustees exempt town of Jefferson from tuition for donating ten thousand dollars and exempting property from tax. Tuition for four months to county residents is one dollar per month. for five months no tuition, and the school operates as a free school. Plaintiffs seek same privilege for Jackson county residents. decision expected soon with Judge Brand to rule. Judge W W Stark represents Harrison. Col J S Ayers represents trustees. Deafness cannot be cured by local applications. cure requires constitutional remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure offered with money-back guarantee. testimonials and constipation remedy promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
J. F. Harrison
Jackson County
W. W. Stark
Commerce
Harrison
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Atlanta Primary Called for September 24 for City Offices
The city executive committee met to set September 24 as the primary date for all city offices. Several candidates announced for alderman and council, with two running for mayor: former mayor James G. Woodward and Thos H. Goodwin. It is expected Joel Hurt may announce.
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Anita
Elity Oaces
James G. Woodward
Thos H. Goodwin
Joel Hurt
Those Who Have Stomach Trouble Relief From Tablets
After twelve years of stomach trouble and spending about five hundred dollars on medicines, Samuel Boyer of Folsom Iowa bought his wife one box of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets. The tablets helped her more than all prior medicines. The medicine is sold by H R Palmer Sona W J Smith Bro L P Canning E McEvoy Orr Drug Co Samples free.
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Chamberlain
Samual Boyer
Folsom
Iowa
H. R. Palmer & Sona
W. J. Smith & Bro
L. P
Architect Byron Pugian Inherits Wealth From France
Architect Byron Pugian in Atlanta is notified by Attorney Barthold of France that a wealthy relative has died leaving him an estate valued at two million dollars. He will travel to France to claim the fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Pugian
Atlanta
Pugian
Barthold
France
Best The World Affords Bucklen Arnica Salve Endorsement
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill New Jersey recommends Bucklen's Arnica Salve calling it the best salve the world affords. He says it cured a felon on his thumb and praises its healing power.
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Bucklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N. J
Atlanta Fireman Loses Life After Ladder Fall
Scene at Miller Karwiso Lumber Company corner with Gilmer near Atlanta where Raymond M Fisher age 2 died from a ladder fall. He was rushed to Grady hospital by Hyderion ambulance but died shortly after. Two physicians credit Chol Diarrhoea remedy for saving a four year old boy in a separate note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fisher
Atlanta
Miller-Karwiso Hugeranglon Company
Land and
Gilmer Sitcons
Raymond M. Fisher
Hillard Street
Grads
Hytérion
Admiral Rojestvensky Dies After Battle Injuries
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, who commanded the fleet during a major conflict and was reported killed in action, died last night in Bad Nauheim Germany from injuries believed to stem from prior battle engagements. The report notes his command during a naval conflict with Japan and suggests the heart failure was linked to combat injuries.
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Rojestyensky
Bad Nauheim
Germany
Japan
Ti Ja
Rojestvensky
Sea of Junan
Chamberlain's Remedy Would Have Saved Him a Hundred
In 1902 and 1908 R N Parmar of Jaland, La recalls severe diarrhoea and balked relief from Wabis. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Rhoea Remedy with preventing further illness and a sizable doctors bill, noting it would have saved $100. Sold by H R Bons and others in various towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thamberlain
R. N. Parmar Jaland
Chamberlain
H.R Bons
W. J. Stith & Bro
Lfning
B.C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Ce
Alabama editors to meet in BF Alabama
In BF Alabama a gathering of editors is planned with a large attendance expected from both sexes and families. The event aims to discuss and prepare for an upcoming Mahan consolidation while events indicate a formal meeting tomorrow in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Inor
Dr King’s New Discovery Remedy Praise
A testimonial from Auburn Center praising Dr King’s New Discovery for longstanding throat lung and cold ailments. It claims the remedy provides relief where other treatments failed and offers a free bottle through W J Smith & Bro and H R Bona drug stores.
Pekin Racing Outlook Sparks $1000 Stakes Event
The Pekin paper notes a bright outlook for AC with top horses in July. A three-shiv race setup promises $1,000 stake races in alias events. Kodol is advertised as a stomach remedy and widely sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Medical men to discuss white plague treatment
A meeting opened today by the state sanitary society will discuss tuberculosis treatment and related health issues. Walker, Minn., hosts the event with medical professionals and neighbors in attendance to review current practices and disease control measures.
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Walker
Minn
Unit Iiss Feat Society
Rhe
Yves
Soanedy
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Mr. Brown
H.C. Peeples
John van Renselaer
DeWitt
First Baptist
Heorgia
Snarl
Oeta
Ana Ceunist
Cortright
Cover Bailey Supply Company
Athens
Brand. Harrison
Kim Chamberlain
Nam H
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Bro
L. P. Canning
Orr Drug Co
Kol
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