Equalization of Letter Carrier Salaries Advocated
Editorial urges passage this session of a congressionally proposed raise for letter carriers. It notes outdated 1878 classifications, cites rigorous civil service exams, long substitute periods, low pay, and heavy duties under all weather. It lauds supporters in Congress and calls for fairer compensation. Dr Mary Pierson Eddy, ecumenical conference delegate, is highlighted for becoming a physician in the Turkish dominions.
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Atlanta Journal
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Ohonons
New York
Mary Pierson Eddy
Turkey
Syria
Constantinople
Imperial Medical College of
United States
Terrell
Mim Eddy
Macon
Farmers Convention in Georgia Promises Unified Action
The Cotton Planters Association of Georgia organized a farmers convention in this city yesterday. It drew large crowds and featured many able speeches. Attendees expressed a strong, nearly unanimous inclination to unite on a plan to improve marketing and yield prospects for cotton growers.
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Cotton Planters’ Association of
State of Georgia
Cotton state organization movement and varied dispatches
A packed summary notes farmers forming a state organization with plans to expand into other states and unite cotton states. It references court rulings on will writing, military reminiscences, and debates on burial at sea. Other items touch on public notices, imperial policy rhetoric, and international topics with scattered regional commentary.
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Telegraph
Mccon
Idols Shattered and Odd Medley of 19th Century Notables
A compendium notes celebrated figures’ flaws from Cicero’s son to Beethoven and Byron, plus a judge panel bias toward college professors. It cites Bryan’s 1896 convention states and advertises Hall’s Catarrh Cure with endorsements and testimonials for Dr. Cheney’s remedies.
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Cicero
Beethoven
Lord Byron
Ernest Renan
Savannah Press
Great Southern Interstate Fair Ambitious Premiums Unveiled
The Great Southern Interstate Fair planned for Atlanta on October 11 offers unprecedented premiums for agricultural products. A $250 best dash of wheat and $100 for the third best exhibit highlight a liberal premium program. The fund of $15,000 supports expanded exhibits and rural acts, backed by strong local subscriptions following last year’s success. In addition, the event will include a stock show.
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Atlanta
Ind Ccaerator Berth
Methodists Hear Committee Reports at General Conference
At the May 15 Methodist General Conference anticlimax followed Dr. Hadley of New Jersey proposing to place the British flag on the platform alongside the stars and stripes. Delegates clashed over the motion as Buckley read reports on bishop elections and minority positions on the future of bishop selection.
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D. J. Hadley
New Jersey
Hadley
Se Buckley
Afri- Or
Buckley
Reachley
Shaw
Iowa
Babee Forbes
Hicoenta
Port
Detroit
Laying of Cornerstone for McBee Town Milestone
May 15 report notes cornerstone laid for the new town of McBee on the Seaboard Air Line 28 miles from bureau. Ceremony approved, 480 feet above sea level, with 640 acres acquired by a syndicate to build road, town lots, sanitariums, cotton market and stores. Population projection reaches 6000 within nine years or two.
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McBee
Seaboard Air Line
Bure
Niger Aeorn Resort
Eee
Ralston Wounded In Fatal Wound Incident In Georgia
Prominent Georgia family member Graham T Holtzclaw is believed fatally wounded after an early morning confrontation in Chattanooga. He was taken into custody and later released on bond as authorities investigate the stabbing by a neighbor, Mrs Fluker of Atlanta.
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Graham
J. A. Holtzclaw
Georgia
Holtzclaw
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