New Citizen Mr A Morgan Joins Athens Expy Cotton Agency
Morton, manager of the Athens agency of Expy Cotton Co. of Savannah, has moved to the city with his family. He previously worked in Winder. Morgan is a well known cotton man and will operate the new agency in the Tuck Building on Clayton Street for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. Morton
Athens
Expy Cotton Co
Savannah
Mr. Morgan
Winder
Morgan
Tuck
Clayton Street
Atlanta
T. G. Hudson
Congress
Agricultural Commissionership
R. F. Wright
Hudson
Dudley Hughes
Gordon Lee
Lee
Moses Wright
Rome Circuit
Rufe Hutchens
Cedartown
8. P. Maddox
Cherokee Circuit
M. L. Johnson
Bartow
Sam Tribble
National Rural Carriers Open Annual Convention in Rochester
Notes from Rochester New York report the National Association of Rural Mail Carriers opening its annual convention with a large delegate turnout. Other brief notes cover Ansel Briggs monument dedication in Maquoketa Iowa and a Kansas firemen tournament in Topeka with an attractive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
National Association of Rural Mail Carriers
Maquoketa
Ansel Briggs
Iowa
Governor Briggs
Andrew
McPherson
Kas
Kansas
State Firemen's Association
Municipal League of Iowa Opens Twelfth Annual Session
Fort Dodge Iowa September 21 The League of Iowa Municipalities began its twelfth annual session with Mayor Bennett welcoming attendees and T L Phillips of Ottoman replying The two day program features papers addresses and discussions on terminal taxation of railroads publicity in public utilities control street lighting water rates street paving and municipal shade tree control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal League OF Iowa
Fort Dodge
League of Iown
Bennett
T. L. Phillips
Georgia sheriffs seek free rail passes on official business
A Georgia convention of 146 sheriffs and deputies asks the railroad commission to allow free transportation on official trips. Attorneys from Macon represent the group as the commission weighs a relaxation of the antipass rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Railroad Commission
Elis and Glawson
Macon
International Tax Reform Conference Opens in Louisville
In Louisville the International conference on tax reforms convenes for four days with eminent political, educational, and business leaders attending. Lawrence Purdy of New York City and A Pleydell of the New York Tax Reform Association are among arrivals. Pleydell notes broad interest in taxation and warns that uniform property taxation faces challenges under modern conditions, while some states sustain revenue without harming growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Ife
Lawrence Purdy
Department of Taxes and Assessments
New York City
International Tax Association
A. ©. Pleydell
New York Tax Reform Association
Pleydei Loday
Pennsylvania
New York
Kentucky
Trial of J. C. Mabrey Alleged Swindler Opens
In Council Bluffs on September 21 the federal court begins the trial of J C Mabrey the alleged king of swindlers charged with using the mafia to fraud in fake prize fights wrestling matches and horse races He was arrested in Little Rock last April and held in the Des Moines jail The gang is accused of fleecing victims across several states in schemes tied to fake sporting events with many witnesses summoned to testify
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
J. C. Maybrey
Maybrey
Little Rock
Des Moines
Middle
Fromasses
Maybreys
Bristol 18 Wet Judge Rules Local Option Valid and Wet
Judge Kelly ruled the July 8 local option election in Bristol Virginia valid, declaring the town wet. Preparations for saloon licenses proceed. he will hear license applications Wednesday. The vote majority was 32 for wet, with a non-resident protest rejected. The decision allows residency continuity so long as the voter intends to remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Kelly
Supreme Court
Governor Brown Joins Athena Reunion for Confederate Veterans
Governor Joseph M. Brown will attend the Athena reunion honoring Confederate Veterans. He will suspend duties to meet the veterans in gray and offer a word of cheer on opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Joseph M. Brown
Brown
Gray
Judge Calhoun Rules on All or None Defenses
Atlanta, Sept 21. Judge A E Calhoun declares a jury must accept all or none of a defendant's own statements in his defense. Graham, charged with stealing shirts, was acquitted after claiming the items found in trash were not crimes. Hangings in Fulton county postponed as clemency reviews and supreme court delays slow executions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
A. E. Calhoun
Graham
Joan Harper
Ben Keith
Murray County
Roger Merritt
Supreme Court
Williard Webb
J. M. Elliott
LaGrange
G. L. Rivers
George Burge
Lfe
Fulton County
J. B. Kellogg
Cherokee County
Taft Welcomed in Colorado Amid Big Public Reception
President Taft arrived in Denver amid Westing cordiality as Governor Shafroth and city leaders greeted him. Crowds filled streets and parks to cheer the president on his transcontinental tour. A public reception at the state capitol and an auditorium banquet were planned, with travel to Colorado Springs and Pueblo the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Taft Wass
Shafroth
State Capitol Grounds
Thomas F. Walsh
Wolharat
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
National Good Roads Convention Opens in Cleveland
Delegates from across the nation gather in Cleveland for the second annual National Good Roads Convention. The opening session in Chamber of Commerce Hall featured Lewia R. Speare of the American Automobile Association and Mayor Tom L. Johnson. Governors head their delegations as chiefs and officials attend a three day gathering with many prominent speakers on the crusade for better roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chamber of Commerce
Lewia R. Speare
American Automobile Association
Tom L. Johnson
United States
America
Big Swindling Scheme Unearthed in Gotham
Postoffice inspectors arrested Domenico Forte in a tenement, charging him with using mails to defraud a European-American Transfer Company scheme that promised jewelry deliveries for a $2.95 fee. Authorities found about 10,000 prospective customers listed in Forte’s rooms. Also noted are recent Methodist bishop deaths, leaving four active bishops ahead of May we will not restate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Postoffice
Domenico Forte
It Sa
Italions
United States
Forte
Post Office Department
Methodist Church
Tigert
Granbery
Smith
Galloway
Ward
Wilson
Key
Hosa
Atlanta Plans Century Street Numbering Reform
Atlanta officials move to adopt a century style of street numbers with 100 per block to end confusion caused by duplicate and lettered numbers. The ordinance, supported by the council, aims for rapid passage at the next meeting. In Scranton, nearly 600 homeopathists arrive for the forty sixth annual state convention, with officers led by P D Maddux and other prominent doctors preparing to participate through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Scranton
Pennsylvania
State Association
Omcers
P. D. Maddux
Chester
E. W. Brickley
York
T. H. Carmichael
Philadelphia
D. C. Kine
Reading
Ella D. Croff
Pittsburg
J. R. Swarts
Harrisburg
W. A. Stewart
Anna C. Clark
Ff. 8. Weaver
Milwaukee to Welcome Japanese Delegates Soon
Milwaukee chamber of commerce has arranged a two day visit for Japanese commercial delegates arriving tomorrow. The program includes a public reception a banquet and an inspection of major industrial establishments in Milwaukee and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
German Crown Prince Injures a Lad in Village Driving
Berlin September reports crown prince while driving through Herzfelde Saturday evening struck a 6 year old boy fracturing the skull. He rendered first aid and transported the boy to a hospital promising to provide for his future if he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Herzfelde
Eight Pellagra Victim Dies in Charlotte N C
Buena Dinking died at Presbyterian hospital this morning marking the eighth pellagra death since the illness was reported in Charlotte. She was ill a year with diarrhoea then developed eruptions and later internal inflammation and a swollen tongue. Seven other cases are under treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Buena Dinking
Presbyterian Hospital
Mayor Eby Guilty By Court's Verdict
Abraham C. Eby mayor of Burkeville Virginia was convicted by a jury in a United States court of using the mails to attempt blackmail after writing to President McCrea of the Pennsylvania railroad demanding 45000 to avoid damaging Norfolk and Western property. Sentence deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Abraham C. Eby
Burkeville
McCrea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Norfolk and Western Railroad
United States
Cavalry Veterans Parade Plans in Athens
Athens Ga Sept 21 1909 Gen Join g Prather orders Cobb's Legion cavalry survivors attending the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Athens on Sept 28 29 to bring mounts and old equipment. Farmers nearby are asked to provide horses for two hours of parade use. WM B Conway Assistant Adjutant General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Tom
G Prather
Georgia Cavalry
Cobb's Legion
WM. B. Conway
Paul Slaughter Improving After Store Accident
Mr. Paul Slaughter, injured when a heavy weight fell on his left foot at Michael Broa Co store, was improving and taken home on Cobb street. He received medical care from Dr. Q. T Canning and was not sent to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Slaughter
Michael Broa, Co
Slaughter
Cobb Street
Q. T Canning
All Day Singing at Chattahoochee Park Georgia
North Georgia Singing Convention holds final sing for season at Chattahoochee Park Gainesville with Halsey brothers J M Taylor J P Chambers and others attending Books used include Windows of Heaven No 7 and Glorious Light No 3 Alphabet to be sung at 4 o clock Panel promises to attend and lead good solos and duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Georgia
Chattahoochee Park
Gainesville
Halsey Brothers
Atlanta
J. M. Taylor
J. P. Chambers
Windows of Heaven
J. B. Vaughan
Hulsey Brothers
Jesse L .Smith
H. B. Mathie
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MR. A. 5. Morgan
Espy Cotton Co
Tuck Building
Regina
Sask
Harding
Qu'Appelle
Rupert's Land
Ottawa
Abilene
Texas
Interdenominational Sunday School Association of Texas
Boston
Mass
Armory Athletic Club
Mike
Wilkes-Barre
National Protective Legion
Sheriff's
Railroad Commission
Lively
J. C. Mabrey
Virginia City
Calhoun
John Harper
Foo
Earl Moore
Philadelphia Nationals
North Pole
Dick Hoblitzer
Cincinnati Reds
Chick” Evans
Hartford
Boston Doves
Billy Clymer
Columbus
Bill
Becker
Boston Nationals
Giants
William Brannan
Johnny Fisher
Wheeling
Jease Burkett
Colorado
Taft
Payne
White House
Bossa Aldrich
Gotham
Gathering OF Homeopathists
LCOME
Gucce
Charlotte, N. C
Eby
Peary
Ananias Club
Preas
Dr. Cook
Bin
Dr. Tutt
Fedicare
Tutt
Cavalry
Mar. Paul Slaughter
Dr. Canning
Chattahoochee
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