City { Gas Rate Hearing Delayed For Athens
The Athens city council delayed the gas rate hearing with the railroad commission, postponing from the 29th to August 13. Mayor Dorsey will lead a city committee to Atlanta to represent residents at the hearing, backed by the city attorney and engineer along with three aldermen and three citizens. Gas company manager Turner testified the new rates slightly raised about 16 users while 1,000-plus patrons saw reductions and the company reported a 10 percent income drop.
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Railroad Commission
Vincent Mathews
Senator DuBose
Pitner
Gordon
Betts
Barnett
Atlanta
Rome
Brunswick
Columbus
Albany
Macon
Turner
Athens
Dorsey
Messrs
Mathews
Dudley and
Cept Barnett
Col
Jerome Michael
Council
John Welch
T. P Stanley
A. Erwin
Chamber of Commerce
Lever cotton futures bill approved by House vote
Washington July 27 the conference report on the Lever cotton futures bill was agreed to by the House by 148 to 79. The measure would impose a prohibitive tax on contracts for cotton not based on government standards and goes to the Senate tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Senate
Transfer Plans in Mexico Ripen Amid Peace Talks
Delegates appointed by President Carbajal left Mexico City for Saltillo for peace conferences with the constitutionalists. State department advices indicate an amicable arrangement for transferring the government. Carranza envoys discussed the national situation with Zapata and reported a long, satisfactory conference. Zapata is expected to cooperate with the constitutionalists to maintain peace as Carbajal’s peace commission signals possible entry into Mexico City before mid August.
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Washington
Carbajal
Mexico City
Saltillo
State Department
Carranza
Zapa‘ta
Zapata
Athens Citizen Endorsement for Doan's Kidney Pills
Athens residents urge Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney trouble. Mrs. T. Davis of Cobb Street testifies three family members benefited, noting back relief and overall symptoms improved after two boxes. Price 60 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
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Athens
Dean
T. Davis
Cobb St
Doan
Don
Methodist Meeting Closes After Week at Hull Georgia
A one week Methodist gathering concluded Sunday night at Hull in the Baptist church due to absence of a local Methodist house. Rev Marvin A Franklin preached memorable sermons aided by Rev A A Sullivan of Athens. Music was led by D W Bride es of Athens with Ash of Royston presenting a singing class. The piece notes strong attendance and good singing throughout the week and a final Sunday service filled the church.
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Hull
Marvin A. Franklin
A. A., Sullivan
Athens
Ash
Royston
D. W. Bridees
Cooper Macon Candidate for Senate Spoke in Athens Streets
Hon John R Cooper of Macon spoke to about 300 voters in Athens last night with Gov Slaton Congressman Hardwick and others present. He ridiculed opponents, claimed Slaton fears his shadow and accused him of tax policy errors while mocking Hardwick Felder and Hutchens.
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Macon
Senate
Athens
John R. Cooper
United States Senate
Gov
Slaton
Hardwick
Felder
J. Rufe Hutchens
Bacon
Bunk
Cooper
Tech
Bunch
Georgia
Davidson-Nicholson Co
Mr. Hutchens
Gov. Slaton
of Georgia
Atlanta Georgian
New York Yankee
Wall Street
Wilson
Hoke Smith
Washington
Ike
Senate and House Reach Deficiency and Sundry Civil Bills
In Washington July 27 the senate and house reached complete conference on sundry civil and general deficiency appropriation bills. The general deficien cy bill allows the treasury to adjust 175000 dollars in claims owed to heirs of Confederate officers including Robert E Lee Fitzhugh Lee and Stonewall Jackson for prior U S army service. The sundry civil bill lets the president rearrange customs districts without increasing their number.
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Washington
Senate
House
Treasury
United States Army
Robert E. Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Citrox laxative ad and Georgia political remarks
An advertisement promotes Citro laxative with vivid benefits for constipation and related ailments. The article then covers remarks by Mr. Cooper in Georgia, predicting campaign outcomes, criticizing opponents, and pledging support if elected, with notes on a Watkinsville event drawing a crowded audience.
Dog days explained and rabies warned by physicians
The piece discusses dog days dating from July 28 and the misbeliefs about Sirius as the dog star. It cites rabies risks, calls for dog muzzling and animal care, notes Seattle’s 1913 outbreak, and urges public precaution and responsible animal ownership.
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Sirious
Sirius
Journal of the American Medical Association
Rome
Seattle
Lloyd
Public Health Service
David Sues Deadwyler for Damages in Comer Case
In Danielsville Georgia on July 27 a high profile suit sees W H David of Comer suing Dr C L Deadwyler for a large damages claim tied to a past court charge against David. The defendant’s barn and stables burned amid trials of two enslaved workers with one guilty and one acquitted. the guilty man killed himself in jail. Verdict declared David vindicated. now the suit seeks damages. Attorneys T J Shackelford B T Moseley represent Deadwyler and Geo A Thomas J B Gordon represent David.
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Danielsville
W. H. David
Comer
C. L. Deadwyler
David
Dr. Deadwyler
Deadwyler
T. J. Shackelford
B. T. Moseley
Geo. A. Thomas
Barwick Excursion Draws Atlanta Visitors in Brooks County
Quitman Georgia July 27 1914 Barwick boosts publicity through an A B A excursion train from Atlanta to Barwick planned for August 6 with 600 potential visitors. Citizens pledge home hospitality meals and entertainment including a six day stay and a large barbecue while letters and newspaper notices promote the event.
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Quitman
Barwick
Atlanta
South Georgia
Chapman
Brooks County
Georgia
Uttle
Fromtlanta
Dorsey Campaign Draws Big Gainesville Crowd
Hugh Dorsey spoke in Gainesville on July 28 urging support for former Governor Joe Brown for U S senator. About 2,600 heard the three hour address in the courthouse yard as Brown campaign manager J R Terrell hailed expectations. Dorsey critiqued Hoke Smith’s record and urged scientific action against disease and reform.
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Gainesville
Little Joe Brown
Washington
United States
Cherokee County
State of Georgia
Hoke Smith
Hugh Dorsey
Brown
Senate
Dorsey
Sion
J. R. Terrell
Joe Brown
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised For Wounds And Burns
A reader from Marilla New York extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts burns wounds and sores. The ad promotes a 265 cent box available at any druggist and urges keeping it handy for emergencies.
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Bucklen
Lopez
Marilla
Buckien
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U. S. Senate
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Dickens
Harris
Smith
Smith-Brown
Little Joe
Watkinsville
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Premara
Little Town
Brooks CO
England
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The
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