Large federal suit filed in Georgia for 11929.97
The American National Bank of Nashville sues J. C. Cooper in the Eastern District of Georgia seeking 11929.97 on four notes. The case will be called at the April term. Also included is an advertisement for Electric Bitters praising health benefits with a 60 cent price and local dealers.
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W. C. Cornett
United States of Georgia
American National Bank of
Nashville
United States
Municipal expenses for departments rise in 158 big cities
The Census Bureau report on 1907 city finances shows per capita government spending up from 13.26 to 15.91 dollars. Health and education costs grow, with New York spending 1,691,560 on health and several cities posting higher education shares.
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Census Bureau
Washington, D. C
U. S. Census Bureau
Health Department
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Detroit
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Los Angeles
Oakland
California
Cleveland
Ohio
Scranton
Seattle
Wash
Salt Lake City
Des Moines
Iowa
Topeka
Kans
Lincoln
Neb
New York City Faces Thaw Tide and Baseball Revival
Reports by engineers warn that record thaw tides threaten Manhattan while New York economic concerns debate freight routes and New England competition. Meanwhile long distance walking mania spreads as Mayor Gaynor headlines a citywide craze and baseball tryouts ignite public excitement. Rat infestations plague the Hall of Records as workers flee the crumbling corridors.
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New York
New York City
Parla
Manhattan Island
Hudson
Ebbades
Edward Payson Weston
Gaynor
Brooklyn
Boston
New England
Mohawk Valley
Hudson River
Buffalo
Troy
Ft In
Gotham
Secrecy Rules at Atlanta Federal Prison Noted
In Atlanta a federal prison maintains strict information control on inmates with officials citing Washington directives. Journalists and public rely on cases like ex-ball player Tom Taylor for details while Morse’s pardon petitions circulate, as inmates receive limited access to the prison library and reading hours.
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Atlanta
Federal
Washington
Tom Taylor
Moyer
Taylor
Department of Justice
B. D. Greene
John F. Gaynor
Chas
W. Morse
Morse
United States Court
Walter B. Reid
Boston
Mr. Morse
New York
Littleton
New Discovery Cures Lung Trouble Says Kemp Tex Man
J A Stone of Kemp Texas preferred death by ghat and shell in the civil war to consumption. He describes a long cold and coughing spell that reduced his weight to 120 pounds, then he used Dr King s New Discovery and recovered to 178 pounds. The ad promotes it for coughs colds and lung troubles with trial bottle offered.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp, Tex
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Georgia Tax Officers Meet This Morning in Athens
The Georgia Association of Tax Officers with about three hundred members meets at Athens City Hall for an annual session. Welcome addresses will be given by Athens mayor and Chamber of Commerce president. Dr. E C Branson and Judge Andrew Cobb will speak in the afternoon with a city trolley ride and a Georgian smoker planned afterward.
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Georgia Association of Tax Officers
Athens
Atlanta
H. H. Linton
Clarke County
Chamber of Commerce
Mir. Linton
E. C. Branson
State Normal College
Andrew J. Cobti
Association
George Foster Peabody
Saratoga
Welccom
W. F. Dorsey
Judge Cobb
Dr. Branson
Made Sheriff Walk Blocks To Show Him Money in Shoe
Grady Harris, a colored man, was arrested by Sheriff Walter Jackson on a charge of larceny from the house. He allegedly stole $17.50 from Mrs. Slaughter at the hospital. A $2.50 gold piece was traced to Harris who led the sheriff to the home and, after being asked, to the hidden coin in his shoe heel. The sheriff accompanied him home and retrieved the ten dollar coin.
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Pendleton
Atlanta
Grady Harris
Shere Walter Jackson
Mra. Slaughter
Aherif
Swindle Syndicate Trial Promises Inside View
Trial of John C. Maybray in federal court in Council Bluffs will reveal the inner workings of a wide scheme that fleeced hundreds across eighteen states Alaska Canada and abroad for nearly 1 million dollars. Witnesses and steerers from a broad network are expected to testify about fake horse races wrestling matches and other cons.
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Maybray
Council Bluffs
Iowa
John C. Maybray
United States District Court
Ttia
Elpiy
United States
Alaska
Canada
Missouri
Burlington
Davenport
St. Louis
Seattle
Denver
Little Rock
New Orleans
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Skin Relief
An advertising feature touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin eruptions boils ulcers fever sores and chafed or cracked skin. It claims instant relief and lists uses for barns cuts bruises sore lips chilblains and blisters with pricing at 25 cents through local dealers. It notes Mr Emory McJhann on has returned to Jefferson and local merchants W J Smith Bros H R Palmer & Sons offer the product.
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W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Supreme Court tops in clash over mail order liquor case
In Georgia Tennessee interstate liquor mail solicitations case the Georgia Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals ruling, declaring interstate traffic and mail use lawful. The Court of Appeals then dismissed a related Rose case, acknowledging the high court’s ruling limits Georgia’s reach on out of state alcohol orders.
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Atlanta
State Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
R. M. Rose Company
Chattanooga
Bartow
Rose Company
Tennessee
Georgia
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sell at Local Stores
Stubborn mules aside liver and bowels balking with loss of appetite indigestion nervousness despondency and headaches are eased by Dr King’s New Life Pills touted as the world’s best stomach and liver remedy. Available for 250 at W. J. Smith & Bros and J. R. Palmer & Sona.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bros
J. R. Palmer & Sona
Mr J A Christy Desperately Ill in Elberton
Friends report Mr J Rufus Christy of Athena is critically ill at his Elberton Georgia home Brights disease confirmed doctors fear for his recovery He formerly served as official stenographer for the Northern elvenst and hopes to return to Athens if possible a difficult illness with uncertain outcome
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J. Rufus Christy
Elberton
Christy
Athena
John H. Christy
Athens
Bright
Thaw's Creditors to Get 20000 in Settlement
A meeting of Harry K. Thaw's creditors in Matteawan asylum discussed settling claims. Trustee Roger O'Mara reports about 10000 will remain for distribution after expenses. An ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy appears within the text.
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Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan
Roger O'Mara
Bannkruptcy
Thaw
Taboo the Fly Campaign Launch by Georgia Health Board
Georgia's state board of health starts an active campaign against house flies with mass mailings and school programs. The circulars warn the public about filth and disease, urge screen use, and suggest chemicals and disposal tips.
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Board of Health
City asks railroads to pave approaches to Athens stations
Georgia and eight A L ask rail carriers Geom sia and Seaboard Air Line to pave station approaches in Athens with Belgian block or brick and to install a safe walk around stations. Rainy weather leaves mud covered paths, hindering travel and marring appearances.
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Geomsia Railroad
Seaboard Air Line
Athens
Iowa Good Roads Convention Opens in Des Moines
Des Moines March 8. Responding to Governor Carroll, delegates from nearly every Iowa county gathered for a state good roads convention. The two day session will feature addresses by government and road experts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Carroll
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Valois
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St. Louis, Mo
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Terrell County
Virginia-Carolina
Cooper
Vines Carolina Chemical Companxr
Virginia-Carolina Fertilizers
Richmond
Perusta
Virginia Eet
Emory McEjhannon
Jefferron
J. A. Christy
Chamberlain
Health Board
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