Waking a Strong Pull for Grand Lodge Session
Georgia hosts a strong push to convene the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Jows and the Grand Encampment with a robust delegation and widespread telegrams to rally support. Local civic leaders and families anticipate a well attended gathering at a new hotel with plans to honor attendees and boost city hospitality.
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Grand Lodge
Qhoetis
Independent Order of Jows
Georgia
Grand Lotus
Michael
Merry Widow Hats Contest Religion Divide
New York May 26. A local dispute at a Congregational church centers on hats and etiquette as Young Women’s Christian Association members debate whether extravagant Merry Widow hats with plumes belong in worship. The editor of The Walden Courier and acting pastor criticizes ornate headgear, urging modest church attire and against display that distracts from services.
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Nowouieh
N.Y
Terry Widow
Sou
HL Reid
Young Women's Chietan Association
Walden Cueen
Hit Stolele
Thaw Declared Insane by State Court Judge Morsehauser
The state court ruled Harry K. Thaw remains insane and in custody, denying habeas relief. Judge Morsehauser concluded the safety of the public requires Thaw to remain restrained, despite claims of recovery. Thaw's habeas corpus petition and release request were denied after mental condition evidence was weighed.
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Pou Therwde
Harry K. Thaw
Fee Morsehauser
State Steele Court
Dna
Thaw
Beston
Ios
SM Lee
Hy Ton
Methodist Church Positions on Saloon Prohibition
Ny Hine May 26 reports the general Alecehon of thy Methodist Episcopal Church taking a stance against the saloon and endorsing prohibition. The new positions are presented as churchwide and without a special organization backing, reflecting unqualified support for reform and moral action.
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Alecehon
Methodist Episco
Quick Cure Claims for Sprains
Local advertises a fast sprain remedy using Cham balm Merliny Pain Balm baths and rest. Sold by Ht Re Palmer & Bro and Orr Drug Co with notices listing Dan McEvoy and Nate Bae bog as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Sith & Bro
Dan McEvoy
Orr Drag Co
Nate Bae Bog
Tacoma Prepares for Welcome of Great Fleet
Tacoma Washington May 26 a fund of nearly 25000 has been raised by the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce to entertain officers and men of the fleet arriving tomorrow for a four day stay. The city is in gala attire with arches bunting and flags as plans include parades open houses athletic events receptions and a grand fireworks display culminating in Saturday night festivities and daily naval parades and races.
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Tacoma
Wash
Tacoma Chamber of Converce
Tech
Tapannse Revidante
Paeninn Phew
Northwest
Union
GAJR
Dr J K Page Dies in Abbeville Georgia
Abbeville Ga May 26 The community mourns the sudden death of Dr J K Pace pastor of the Baptist church He preached three sermons yesterday and felt fine until night He died early this morning He leaves a wife, son and daughter Funeral services are at 6 30 pm at the Baptist church led by Dr T P Bell of Atlanta Ga Afterward the remains go to Knoxville Tenn for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
J. K. Pace
Baptist Church
Pace
Jackson Hill Baptist Church
Atlanta
T. P. Bell
Knoxville
Tenn
Sore Nipples Cure Promoted By Salve Use
A notice advises mothers that Chamberlains salve may cure sore nipples after nursing. Wipe before nursing the baby. The salve is sold by H. R. Palmer & Bons, W. J. Smith & Bro., L. P. Canning, E. C. McEvoy and Orr Drug Co.
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H. R. Palmer
Alimony Award in Born v Born Custody and Support Ruling
Judge Charles H. Brand issues a custody order awarding five children to the mother and granting the father weekly visitation. The defendant must pay $75 monthly alimony to the plaintiff and $75 in attorney fees in installments, with conditions tying further support to the provision of a suitable home for wife and children. He is barred from contacting the plaintiff’s residence but may visit the children under stated terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Brand
Pearl Born
Marlon A.born
Aes
Fouth
Sane Ag
Hylagat
C. H. Brand
Work Begins On New Strong Street School Building
City plans show construction starting yesterday morning with rapid progress aimed to finish by September. The current school will stay in use for now except two small rooms, and parts of it can remain usable if the new building isn’t finished by the next September session. City Engineer Barnett hopes to complete the project by September.
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Barnett
Strong Street
Emall
SOME OF HOKE'S PROMISES AND RAILROAD FARES
A Georgia column critiques Governor Hoke Smith's rail rate reforms cited as failures. It argues Smith inflated freight charges on cotton and farm goods, raising costs for farmers, especially on cotton exported to New England and North Atlantic ports. The piece urges voting for a governor who promises less and acts with reason.
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Hoke Smith
Freise
Georgia
Jos. M. Brown
Railroad Commission
Smith
New England
Gey
Linus
Carolina
Athens
Gov. Smith
North Atlantic
JR. B
Wilcox Predicts Brown Landslide in Georgia Primary
Hawkinsville resident L B Wilcox, well known across Georgia, travels for business and politics says Joe Brown will win big in the June 4 primary. He cites broad support, notes Middle Georgia caution, and recalls a past bet on Governor Smith’s first run as proof of his confidence.
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Hawkinsville
L. B. Wilcox
Georgia
Rabun Gap
Tybee Light
Hawkingville
Joe Brown
Wilcox
Brown
Smith
Mr. Brown
Middle Georgia
Mr. Wilcox
Brown Supporters Enjoin Gilmer County Committee
Ellijay Ga May 26 The Joe Brown supporters of Gilmer county today enjoined the democratic executive committee from refusing to receive the vote of any legally qualified registered white voter of the county from throwing out any vote cast under the state committee s rules and from making false returns in the consolidation of the primary vote The injunction arose because the county committee published rules saying scratched ballots would not be counted The Gilmer county committee is recognized by the state committee as legal on April 24 J L Park is chairman and J G Cole is secretary
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Ellijay
Joe Brown
Gilmer County
Democratic Executive Committee
State Committee
Gilmer
J. L. Park
J. G. Cole
Mr R Reaves Returns Home After Long Trip
Mr Rufus K Reaves returned home after weeks traveling to Canada Winnipeg San Francisco and Reno Nevada where his son S P Reaves resided He enjoyed visits with his son and keenly followed mining operations noting his son S P Reaves doing well in Reno Ney and other places The news highlights his long journey and his son s local success
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Rufus K. Reaves
Canada
Dominion
Winnipeg
San Francisco
Reno
Nevada
Shines P. Reaves
S. P. Reaves
Ney
Praise for troops by the inspector general
Maj Frederick L. Palmer, inspector general of the Georgia state troops, praised the Fort Screven encampment as one of the best he ever attended. He noted smooth conduct, clear improvement, and good relations between guardsmen and regular soldiers. He urged business leaders to support militia service and said workers could be excused more easily in future. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised as mild for women and children.
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Atlanta
Frederick L. Palmer
Georgia State Troops
Fort Screven
Savannah
National Guardsmen
Merchants Agree to Close Early in Summer Season
We, the undersigned merchants, agree to close our places of business every evening at 6 o clock, Saturdays excepted, from June 1 to September 1. Abe Joel, J. W Huggins & Son, Louis Morris Sol, J. Haley, Jon Wolf, M. Buchwald, Johnson Shoe Co, Stacy Boley, Rochester Clothing Co, Guarantee Shoe Co, E. Buchwald, Lawier Footwear Co, E. I. Smith Shoe Co, Davison Nicholson Co, Davison Nicholson Shoe Store, Michael Bros Co. Insist upon DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm. sold by all druggists.
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Abe Joel
Son of Teacher Works in Mill in Burlington
Bristow Draper, son of Massachusetts lieutenant governor, works sixty hours a week as a splater in a Burlington cotton mill for $1.25 a day. He lives with wife Queenie Stanford and their two month old baby in a small cottage. Draper says he is happier than ever and would have married sooner. He expects promotion through diligence in his current job.
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Burlington
Lively riots erupt in Chester as street car strike boils over
In Chester Pennsylvania last night a citywide riot erupted over a street car strike. A 3000 strong mob attacked a Chester Traction Company car, wrecking and stoning as police tried to contain the disturbance. Women and children were trampled near city hall as shots rang out. Police faced heavy mob opposition amid lingering tensions.
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Chester
Chester Traction Company
Knoden
Denby
Bolice
Officers Named by the Encampment in Macon Odd Fellows
The gramng encampment of Odd Fellows in Macon Georgia on May 26 elected officers including Grand Chief Patriarch EK L White of Macon Grand High Priest F A Paugh of Atlanta Grand Senior Warden William Mc Cormick of Fitzgerald Grand Treasurer J G Bloodworth of Savannah Grand Scribe J S Tyson of Savannah Grand Junior Warden C H Bell of Gainesville and Grand Representative to Sovereig Lodge George W Gantt of Macon The grand lodge convenes tomorrow morning and the Rebekahs hold their annual session with several hundred visitors in the city.
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Macon
Gramng
Odd Fellows
L. White
F. A. Paugh
Atlanta
William McCormick
Fitzgerald
J. G. Bloodworth
Savannah
J. S. Tyson
C. H. Bell
Gainesville
Sovereig
George W. Gantt
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebekahs
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Readers
Caution against mercury containing catarrh ointments, urging prescription use. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Mentions price 75 cents per bottle and testimonials, with sale by druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Druggtats
Wall
Boy found by engineer tells tale of gypsy life and escape
A twelve year old boy, unknown name and wandering with Gypsies, recounted being stolen as a small child, living with Gypsies, no memory of parents, and desire to reach Virginia. Engineer Blackwell of the Southern met him in Lula, sheltered him overnight, then the boy vanished on his return from a run, sparking concern about his fate.
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Engineer Blackwell
Southern
Lula
Aowen
Ilo
Atlanta
Virginia
Bay
Blackwell
Two Firms Placed in Receivers Hands in Maysville
J D Yarbrough a Maysville merchant was placed in the hands of a receiver by the bankruptcy court. R L J Smith of Commerce and E K Lumpkin of Athens represented the Bank of Maysville and others. Upton named receiver for the firm with assets five to twenty thousand dollars and liabilities estimated at fifteen to twenty five thousand. The same attorneys also brought proceedings against Beck Gregg Hardware Co and J E Stephens Co of Maysville with Upson named receiver for that firm, assets ten thousand dollars and liabilities to fifteen or twenty thousand.
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J.D. Yarbrough
Maysville
R. L. J. Smith
Commerce
E. K. Lumpkin
Athens
Hank
C. Upton
Jharge
Beck & Gregg Hardware Co
J. E. Stephens & Co
Upson
Mrs Vanderbilt Granted Absolute Divorce In New York
Mrs Blair French Vanderbilt wins an absolute divorce from Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt after a non jury interlocutory decree. Justice O Gorman confirms the referee’s finding of misconduct and awards custody of William II Vanderbilt to Mrs Vanderbilt. No alimony provision is included in the decree.
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New York
Blair French Vanderbilt
Alefred Gwynn Vanderbilt
Justice O'Gorman
Supreme Court Today
David McClure
Vanderbilt
Vanderbit
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Chamber of Commerce
Dorsey
Yoo
Jew Hotel
Han
Merry Widow
Methodist Church
J. K. Page
A. M
Brand
Hoke
MR. R. Reaves
California
National Guard
DeWitt
Pilex
Atu
Bristow Draper
Massachusetts
F. L. White
Maysville, Ga
S.C. Upson
Oe Andren
Dr .S . H. R. Palmer & Sons
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