Republicans in Little Rhody face a pivotal convention
In Providence Rhode Island the Republican state and congressional conventions open with Governor Aram J. Pothier and other officers to be renominated. Brayton’s death unsettles party balance as Colt Lipitt debates and Aldrich Wetmore influence surface. Democrats eye gains, with James Higgins and Goddard as rising contenders, while How ard looms as the primary’s likely nominee.
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Providence
Aram J. Pothier
Charles Ws. Brayton
Brayton
General Assembly
United States
Aldrich
Samuel 7. Colt
Senat eGorge P. Wetmore
Colt
Colonel Lippitt
Democratic Party
Arthur L. Brown
United States District Court
Colonel Goddard
Senator Wetmore
Goddard
John Nicholas Brown
Marquise d'Andigne
C. Oliver Iselin
James Higgins
Pawtucket
William Sprague
Jhggins
Umen
Brown University
Georgetown University Law School
Georgia Fruit Growers Exchange Reelected Leader as Peaches Rally
At Atunn Georgia on October 11 the annual Georgia Fruit Growers Exchange meeting reelected all officials, led by Manager J M Fleming. The report details extensive efforts to distribute Georgia’s bumper peach crop, cut shipping commissions, and boost growers’ net earnings while supporting the Interstate Commerce Commission minimum rate case. The exchange advocates grower unity, anticipates a favorable ruling in 1911, and notes widespread enrollment across 99 markets. Hesitance on croup in children is briefly noted with a remedy suggestion.
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Atunn
Georgina Fruit Exchange
JM. Fleming
Fleming
Georgia
Tacoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Exchange
Inter-State
Conmerce Commission
Washington, DC
Tour Reports Highlight Athens Business and Crop Data
The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Banner Earl present the All Around the State Good Roads Tour. Hodgson Cotton Company wires nightly with trip reports and crop data from stops, noting late crops, market prices, and fall grain planting. First night from Macon notes perfect trip, ideal weather, good roads, crop two to three weeks late, market around fourteen and a half cents, seed twenty six to thirty dollars per ten, and grain acreage shrinking southward. Thirty-five cars arrive with perfect scores, no accidents, minor delays.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Banner Ear
Diveh HH. Gordon, Jr
Hodgson Cotton Company
Macon
Atlanta
Hodgson Cotton Co
Athens
Bibb County
Clarke
Arket
Cook
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Growth at Palmer & Sons
An advert urges men with thinning hair to visit H R Palmer & Son for a 50 cent Parisian Sage bottle. It claims the solution stops dandruff and hair loss, kills germs, and can regrow hair unless the root is dead, offering money back if unsatisfied. The ad cites The Giroux Mfg Co and Mall orders from American makers in Buffalo Ny.
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H. Rh. Palmer & Son
H.R. Palmer & Sons
H. R. ‘Palmer & Sons
Amerian Makers
Giroux Mfg. Co
Nhuffalo
N.Y
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Convention Opens in Oberlin
Oberlin Ohio October 18 with a large representative attendance the annual convention of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs gathers for three days of sessions. The program blends business and leisure activities for the gathering.
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Buckeye State
Oberlin
Ohio Federation of Women’s Cluba
Directory publishers meet in Louisville convention
Nearly all of the thirty nine directory supplying firms from the United States Cuba and the Philippines were represented as the Association of American Directory Publishers opened its three day annual meeting at the Bealbeck hotel led by President A W Williams of Cincinnati Ohio A program including a trip to Mammoth Cave was announced for delegates entertainment.
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Louisville
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Association of American Directory Publishers
A. W. Williams
Cincinnati
Beelbach Hotel
Mammoth Cave
Illinois Charities Conference Opens in Galesburg
Galesburg Illinois hosts the Illinois State Conference of Charities and Corrections beginning a four day program. Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver and other prominent figures participate as delegates from nearly all leading cities participate in discussions drawing public interest.
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Illinois Charities Conference
Galesburg
Ill
Ben Lindsey
Denver Juvenile Court
Mlinois State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Mr G A Mells Condition Steadily Improves
Intelligence from the residence of Mr George A Mell indicates steady improvement after several good days. Friends are cheered by the update and hope for permanent recovery soon.
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G. A. Mell
George A. Mell
Georgia Press Clarifies Nomination Drama in Eighth District
The Augusta Herald endorses W. M. Howard as the regular Democratic nominee after correcting earlier misreports on the primary for congress. It condemns Thomas E. Watson’s independent effort and rebukes Tribble for opposing the party system, urging supporters to back the official candidate in the upcoming election.
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Augusta Herald
Strong Hope Smith Organ
William M. Howard
Augusta
Howard
Tribble
Georgia
Thos. EF. Watson
South
The
Herald
Joe Frown
Hoke Smith
W. M. Howard
Brown
Congress
Iim
Mr. Howard
Lim
Gamble Announces Candidacy for Western Circuit Solicitor General
John B. Gamble declares his run for the position of Solicitor General in the Western Judicial Circuit of Georgia. He asks citizens to withhold judgment until he can meet voters face to face and present his qualifications and views on duties, obligations, and responsibilities of the office.
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John B. Gamble
Judicial Circuit
Western Judicial Circuit OF
Georgia
Circuit
John B
Gamble
Just Nearing Manhood Roy Petty Dies After Illness
Roy Petty, about twenty, the only son of a widowed mother Mrs. N. D. Petty, died after a long illness at his mother's home yesterday. He leaves three sisters and was the family's reliance. The body will be taken to Conyera for funeral services and interment as friends extend sympathy.
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Mr. Roy Petty
N. D. Petty
Illinois lodge Knights of Pythias session opens in Danville
The business section of Danville Illinois is decorated with flags and emblems as the Knights of Pythias lodge convenes for its annual three day session. Officials say the gathering marks a festive start to the event.
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Illinois
Danville
Knights of Pythlas
Feast of Tabernacles Begins in New York Today
Jews in New York and worldwide begin Succoth, the eight day harvest festival tied to dwelling in huts during Israelite wanderings after Exodus. First two and last two days observed as holy. Also mentions King’s New Life Pills as a health ad amid the notices.
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Tabernacles
New York
Buccoth
Israel
Egypt
Georgia insurers show southern growth and Atlanta election bustle
Atlanta reports strong gains by southern life insurance firms led by State Mutual Life of Rome with 2.7 million in assets in five years. In Atlanta politics, Woodward and Winn rally crowds as primary nears, with speeches at the Orpheum, Grady monument, and Red Men's hall. Louisiana?
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Atlanta
Georgia
State Mutual Life Insurance Company
Rome
C. R. Porter
Southern Life Insurance Companies
State Insurance Department
Woodward
Winn
Orpheum
Marietta Street
Grady Monument
Col
C. P. Goree
John Methvin
Red Men's Hall
Battle Hil
Islues
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Georgia Fruit Growers’ Exchange
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Club Women OF
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King
H. R. Palmer& Sona
W. J. Smith & Bro
Bess Lucy Cobb
J. XK
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Winnie Davis
Agnes Scott
ORR Shoe CO
Gear- Anti-Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Southern Educational Association
Chattanooga
Tenn
H. J. Pearce
Brenan College
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Columbus
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Christians of Georgia
Dublin
Georgia Christian Missionary Society
Phil Cook
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