Heatham Accuses Department Of Cotton Statistics Fraud
Atlanta June 17 Richard Cheatham says charges against a branch of the agricultural department are true and detail a scheme to alter cotton statistics. He cites tips given to brokers, says Secretary Wilson is handling the case, and that Chief Statistician Hyde is recalled from Europe as investigations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Richard Cheatham
Southern Cotton Association
Washington
Agricultural Department
Courtland Avenue
Department
New York
Harvie Jordan
Wilson
Statistical Bureau
Holmes, Jr
John Hyde
Europe
Secret Service
Holmes
Hyde
South
Wall Street
Spa
Special Shirt Waist Sale Promises Low Prices Across Waists
The offer highlights 1000 yards of silk finish foulards and mohair at 15 cents, better than their 25 cent value. Numerous lots of embroidered lawns, lawn waists, and linen waists range from 59 cents to 5.50, all marketed as best values for well made, perfect fitting shirt waists. Also 60 pieces of floral ribbon are advertised at 2.50 per yard, less than 40 cents normal.
Stoking Sale of Stockings and Hosiery Delights
A closing out sale offers 500 pairs of fine ribbed stockings for boys and girls at 15 cents, unmatched elsewhere at 25. Lot of ladies stockings and drop stitch cotton Lisle 1-3 off, plus 500 pairs ladies gauze hose at 25 cents versus 40 cents. Full line of white black and tan stockings for ladies misses boys and infants and men’s socks closing out.
Drapery Stock Listing in Various Fabrics and Colors
A catalog style notice lists 50 Draggers, 500 pairs Lace Curtains, 60 pairs Portiers, 10 Table Covers, 25 pieces Upholstery Damask and 300 Window Shades in all colors.
White Quilts and Linens New Shipment Ad
White Quilts 90 cents and 1.00 values listed with higher prices. Sheets and Pillow Cases and Belts Ribbons and Neck Ruching promoted as new shipment items. Prices shown include 1.25 1.59 and 2.00 for various quilt options.
Shoe Clearance Sale Opens This Week For Women And Children
Shoe clearance to close entire Ladies and Children's lines regardless of cost as we alter the Shoe Department. Stock must be closed out. Come and see the bargains this week.
Southern Cotton Association pledge to aid cotton men
A fragment quotes a speaker promising to protect southern cotton workers and end leakage to the statistical bureau, asserting a duty to ensure the association's success and safeguard the cotton industry interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cotton Association
South
Statistical Bureau
Greater Georgia plan would extend University campus
Thomasville Times-Enterprise editors Jack McCartney and Wilson Harry urge the University of Georgia to acquire more land, expanding from 37 acres to over 700 to permit growth and visible expansion. They praise alumni influence and argue new surroundings will reflect inward grace and enable future projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jack McCartney
Wilson Harry
Thomasville Times-Enterprise
Great State University
Special White Goods Values This Week
Special values in this department offer 12 12 cents for 40 inch Lawns worth 20 cents and 15 cents for 40 inch Lawns worth 25 cents. 25 cents buys 2 yards wide French Or gandies in white and color. New shipments include mercerized Persian Lawns Batiste and French Lawns. 25 cents for 36 inch Linen Suiting worth 35 cents and 36 cents for 36 inch Linen Suiting worth 50 cents.
Very Special 500 White Caps and Fashion Accessories Sale
A typed sale list offers 500 White Caps for boys and girls at 19 cents, 500 Silk Windsor Ties at 6 cents, 100 Corsets in white and black sizes, 50 cents per lot, 5000 Cakes Toilet Soaps at 50 cents per dozen, and 10 cents Tooth Brushes, with various original prices and large discounts.
South Georgia alumni urged to back college expansion
A regional plea highlights a $75 000 YMCA project and calls for a $100 000 state appropriation for an agricultural college. It argues alumni donations from Clarke county and nearby Athens will help fund the ground, with the Algumat expected to add another $100 000, while noting support from local bankers, farmers, and business leaders.
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Algumat
Clarke county guberna torial stir behind athens figures
The Savannah Press quotes Clarke county tax collector Hal H. Linton on the gubernatorial race. He notes Clarke would be deeply torn by current politics, citing Athens connections to Clark Howell Hoke Smith and James M. Smith as influential in the region. He speaks of popular ties and local family influence shaping opinion.
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Hal H. Linton
Savannah Press
Clarke
Athens
Hotel Tybee
Clarke County
Linton
Fulton
Clark Howell
Hoke Smith
General Hoke
North Carolina
James M. Smith
Georgia
Athena
Lottie Hill Bird Named Maid of Honor at Louisville Reunion
Miss Lottie Hill Bird, once an attractive maid of honor in Nashville, is appointed maid of honor for the North Georgia Brigade at the Louisville reunion. She hails from a long line of military ancestry, with great grandfathers serving under Andrew Jackson and in the Creek and Seminole wars, and connections to naval service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier Journal
Miss Bird
Lottie Hill Bird
Nashville
North Georgia Brigade
Louisville
Virginia
Luray
Charlottesville
League
Army
Navy
Gideon Pope Rucker
Andrew Jackson
Winfield Scott
Fort Pulaski
Savannah
Sir John Potts
North Ireland
St. John Rogen
Caaln William Potte
Equitable Policy Holders Report Delay Tops Meeting
New York June 17 Superintendent Hendricks of the state Insurance department said he has not yet submitted his report on the Equitable matter to Governor Higgins. The executive committee spent the session on routine business and Chairman Morton warned the committee will stay conservative until Hendricks releases the report, not expected before next Monday or Tuesday. The Voting Trust was approved by the policy holders committee, chaired by John D. Cummins, which urged ritualization of the Equitable Society and supported the plan to promote honest administration and gradual mutualization through director nominations and elections by policy holders.
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New York
Hendricks
State Insurance Department
Equitable
Higgins
Morton
John D. Cummins
Equitable Society
Frail West Virginia woman chokes rabid bulldog to death
Mrs Violet Ferreira of Far, Wetzel county, West Virginia, arrived in Baltimore to take Pasteur course after choking a attacking rabid bulldog. Weighed 115 pounds she wrestled the dog to the ground, held its jaws shut, and thrown its body aside before fainting. The dog was found dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Violet Ferreira
Far
Wetzel County
W. Va
City Hospital
Outdated Textile and Sundry Closeout Auction List
A historical price rundown lists low prices on textiles and garments. Items include tooth brushes at 15 cents for bulk quantities, Apron Gingham at 5 cents, 40 inch Sea Island fabric at 7 12 cents, men and boys collars at 3 cents each, and cuff prices at 5 cents per pair, all offered to close out.
To Close Out Lot of Japanese Waiters and Trays
A sale notice proclaims closing out a lot of Japanese waiters and trays along with fancy baskets. Potential bidders are invited to view the items before the closeout.
Trunk Stock For Ladies Men Misses and Boys
A large stock of trunks for ladies misses boys and men in all grades and sizes includes steamer trunks hand satchels dress suit cases and telescopes. See the stock before planning a trip.
Man Dying From Typhoid in Freight Car in Wheeling
James Gordon, long linked with traveling shows, was found in a freight car in the B and O yards at Wheeling after a week of travel through several states. Typhoid fever and consumption weakened him. he could not call for help. The improvised bed was sheets of old newspapers stained with blood from repeated hemorrhages. He cannot live.
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Wheeling
W. Va
James Gordon
B. and O
Cleveland
Boy loses arm after train passes over him
Weston West Virginia June 17 a two year old boy Sterling Tenny playing near his father Ho mer Tenny's Alton home was run over by a passing passenger train. His right arm was severed at the elbow but he survived. Doctors say he will be maimed for life though the child will live.
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Weston
W. Va
Sterling Tenny
Homer Tenny
Alton
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Heatham
Ing Goods
IMES
White Goods
South Georgia
Richard B. Russell
Princeton
Elvent
Mr. Linton
Estill
John Wird
Robert Bird
Bacon
Hyde Sale
Alexander
Equitable Company
James W. Hyde
Thomas F. Rylan
Mr. Bacon
MA. HH
Col
Jas. M. Smith
Lottie Hill Bird Mind OF Honor
Byon
Philadelphia
Sea Island
Tot
Chicago Record-Herald
Jack
Nell
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