Moon Rays on Crops Spur Government Inquiry
Athens April 5 Special Professor RB Lawrence former Texas deaf mute academy teacher proposes Congress fund a research unit in the agriculture department to study scientifically how the moon influences vegetation and crop moisture, arguing if tides are moon driven then plants may be affected as well.
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Athens
RB. Lawrence
Deaf-Mute Academy of Texas
Congress
Agricultural Department
Savannah calls for Captain M B West promotion
The Savannah Chamber of Commerce urged favorable action to promote Captain M B West commander of the Yamacraw to captain commander of the United States revenue cutter service. With Captain W G Ross retiring May 1 due to disabilities, West’s 31 years in service and qualifications are highlighted and support from other trade bodies is anticipated to back the move.
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Savanish
Secretary of the Treasury
Taft
Savannah
Captain West
Waycross Officials Stung By Bridegrooms
In Waycross Ware county officials jokingly joked about court fees after a wedding performed by Ordinary Banner H. Thomas where a 25 cent fee was charged. Judge W A McDonald also offered a $2 rate for a Sunday night ceremony, prompting the groom to promise payment later.
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Waycross
Ware County Court
H. Thomas
Stfalr
Thomas
W. A McDonald
McDonald
Paving Debates in Dalton Over Intersection Assessments
Dalton Ga April 3 Specially During asphalt paving parts of the city have formed property owners over the term of intersections and questioned paying for these intersections. The city now agrees that if owners pay without protest the council will amend the law to authorize refunds. Assessments must be paid within three days.
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Dalton
Waycross Shriner Parade to Welcome Potentate and Babies
Three hundred Shriners from Ales Temple travel to Waycross for a parade banquet and a Georgia barbecue on College Hill. The illustrious potentate will be greeted by Mayor Cox. A baby reception at Phoenix Park precedes the parade with prizes for Waycross babies and a grand prize from the potentate.
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Waycross
Ales Temple
Shriners
Oasia
Savannah
Cox
Georgia
College Hill
Phoenix Park
Potato Canning Plant Added to Americus Canneries
Americus Georgia April 5 a special report notes the city will add a potato canning plant for 8 pound tins supplying local and national markets. Last year a small trial at Ware orchard proved successful and this season will expand. With a smaller peach crop canning firms in Americus will focus more on fruits vegetables berries and sweet potatoes, likely increasing output.
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Americus
Americas
Through Service To Memphis Seabord Train Additions
Seaboard announces through service to Memphis departing Union Depot at 4:00 p m with electric Helitad steel sleepers and dining car effective April 9. The service promises streamlined comfort and enhanced passenger facilities on the Memphis route.
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Memphis
Seaboard
Union Depot
Rome Ga seeks $150 900 for Greater Shorter fund
Rome will raise at least 150 900 dollars for the Greater Shorter fund as set by trustees. A public meeting Sunday brought in 13 000, and solicitors have since added to 14 481. Combined with prior subscriptions this totals about 135 000, leaving 15 060 to be raised.
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Rome
Roma
Cairo Street Duel Sparks Townwide Turmoil
Cairo Georgia reports describe a street duel between T J Majors of The Cairo Messenger and L H Foster a lawyer after taunting exchanges in rival papers The clash began over local journalism and a poker raid incident both sides exchanged gunfire with none wounded and tensions lingering in Grady County
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T.j.majors
Cairo, Ga
Messenger
L. H. Foster
Thomasville
Cairo
T. J. Majors
Cairo Messenger
H. Foster
Grady County
Progress
Smith
Savannah fights increased switching charges hearing
Savannah Ga April 5 Special Savannah will be represented by the board of trade at a hearing before the railroad commission on cross town switching charges. After the Western and Atlantic railroad raised switching fees the commission held a general hearing Nashean and will review the issue from all angles with broad attendance. Commissioner Gray pledged the board of trade a voice when switching charges are discussed.
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Savannah
Board of Trade
Railroad Commission
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Nashean
Gray
Special committee named to probe city health officer
Waycross Georgia April 5 Special report says Mayor John M Cox appointed a council committee to investigate charges by six Ware County Medical Society members against city health officer Dr D M Bradley Calvin W Parker heads the investigation committee and will report at the next council meeting.
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Waycross
John M. Cox
Ware County Medical Society
D. M. Bradley
Bradley
Calvin W. Parker
Savannah Office to Close Sundays in Savannah Post Office
Savannah Georgia April 5 The board of trade votes unanimously to close the carriers window of the Savannah post office on Sunday. Expectation that other trades bodies will follow and that Savannah's post office will be closed Sunday. The Ministerial Union has begun agitation for Sunday closing.
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Board of Trade
Savannah
Thether Trades Bodies
Plan to establish home for aged women in Savannah
Savannah Methodist women plan a home for elderly women with tentative plans formed by city church groups. A citizen has offered one acre outside the city with potential for more land later, aiming for a location in the countryside for cleaner air and quiet.
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Savannah
Tomlinson Succeeds Cole In Georgia County Race
Cordele Ga April 5 Special In the election today for a county commissioner to fill the unexpired term of John F Cole who was killed in an automobile wreck J M Tomlinson won by over 300 votes over W E B lis sary opponent The race filled the vacancy created by the fatal crash with Tomlinson prevailing in a landslide.
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Tomlinson
Cole
Cordele
John F. Cole
J. M Tomlinson
W. EB. Lis
Sary
Savannah Board of Trade hears view on national finances
The Savannah Board of Trade held its twenty eighth annual meeting with a luncheon at the Savannah Yacht Club. President J A G Carson said the national finances are present if not satisfactory and noted no horizon trouble while seeking causes for low business mood. He cited Supreme Court rulings on Standard Oil and Tobacco, Sherman antitrust interpretations, ICC rate vetoes, and the corporation tax decision as factors. He predicted tariff revisions will shrink government revenues and urged seeking other revenue sources. He added the South fares better than the nation and Georgia business is not at a standstill.
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Savannah
Gav
Savannah Board of Trade
J. A. G. Carson
Savannah Yacht Club
Carson
United States Supreme Court
Tobacco Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western and Eastern Railroads
As & Part
United States
Hackett Carries a Grouch Over Costly Special Train
Macon Ga April 5 Special James E K Hackett is said to carry a grouch after missing a Birmingham train and hiring a private special to Athens. He paid 358 dollars to travel solo and reached the city to a 300-strong audience, whose applause failed to cover expenses, leaving him with the grouch.
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Macon
James EK
Hackett
Birmingham
Athens
Savannahians Throat Cut By Falling Church Sign
Savannah Georgia April 5 1900 Edenfield injured while bicycling on Bull Street near Hroughton A suspended billboard area advertising Lerten meetings at Christ Church fell a nail pierced his throat and knocked him from his bicycle Though initial fears of jugular injury proved unfounded the incident was serious enough to alarm bystanders and prompt medical attention
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Savannah
Edenfield
Bull Street
Hroughton
Christ Church
Rates Committee to Meet Friday on Baggage Fees
The city special committee on cab and baggage rates, chaired by Councilman Staey, will convene Friday at 3 PM in the mayor's committee room to set baggage fare schedules and convert the approved call rates into a city ordinance. Existing baggage rates and call rates have been fixed by ordinance and are considered satisfactory.
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Staey
Soon to Erect Shaft to Jos E Johnston
Dalton Ga April 6 Special The Brand jury hears a committee of Daughters of the Confederacy women seeking funds for a Joseph B Johnston monument They ask Whitfield County to contribute 250 and the jury recommends the county deed this amount Other counties have taken similar action and the ladies expect support.
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Dalton
Brand
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Joseph B. Johnston
Walker
Chattooga
Bartow
Whitfield
Yamacraw Sails to Sink Abandoned Derelict Near Florida
Savannah April 6 Acting under orders from Washington the revenue cutter Yamacraw departed for the Florida coast to locate a reported derelict menacing navigation. The vessel identity was not disclosed but is believed waterlogged after a December storm. The ship will be captured and sunk to remove the danger.
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Savannah
Washington
Florida
Observation and dining car to Birmingham schedule
Seaboard fast train departs Atlanta at 4:00 p m and arrives Birmingham at 8 36 p m effective April 9 The service offers the fastest travel time from Atlanta to Birmingham with an observation and dining car aboard.
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Birmingham
Seaboard
Atlanta
Tallapoosa Storm Blows Houses Down In Afternoon
A fierce rain and wind storm swept through Tallapoosa Georgia on April 4 at 5 30 PM. Four houses were leveled and part of the roof of the Tallapoosa glass factory was blown off. No casualties were reported.
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Talapoosa
Tallapoosa
Marlin Heads Georgia Woodmen At Columbus Meeting
The Georgia head camp of Woodmen of the World elected R R Marlin of Dawson head counsel for two years. H H Levert of Atlanta was named representative to the sovereign camp. J T Johnson of Eastman head adviser, Percy Gugden of Savannah head banker, B E Bass of Carrollton head clerk. Convention continues through tomorrow as Thomasville bids for next meet.
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Columbus
Georgia
Woodmen of the World
R. RB. Marlin
Dawson
H. H. Levert
Atlanta
J. T. Johnson
Eastman
Percy Gugden
Savannah
BE. M. Bass
Carrollton
Thomasville
Rome lodge of Bike No. 694 installs officers
Rome lodge of Bike No. 694 installed the newly elected officers for the term, with Temes B. Nevin installed as a halted ruler while most former officers continued. Several candidates were initiated and a social session followed, as the lodge reported strong membership growth.
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Rome
Bike
Temes B. Nevin
Hiks Ja
Rains Hinder Farmers In Calhoun County
Heavy rainfall across Calhoun County halted farming operations and swelled streams, raising fears of floods if rain persists. Local officials warn conditions could worsen with continued precipitation.
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Calhoun, Ge
Cow Bell Stampede Injures Bride’s Attendant in Savannah
Miss Margaret Bird, part of the Thomas Woods wedding party, fell at the union station after a cow bell rang aloud. She struck her head and injured her shoulder but was not expected to have serious injuries. The mishap dampened the bridal party’s mood in Collineville.
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Savannah
Margaret Bird
Collineville
Union Station
Thomas- Woods
Miss Bird
Misa Bird
Mule found dead after 18 days without food or water
Milledgeville Georgia reports a stolen mule and buggy from a negro woman. The mule was found tied to a sapling, six to seven miles north of the city, after dying eighteen days without sustenance. The thief had driven the animal that distance and left it in a thicket.
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Milledgeville
Garrard
Directors Named Athens Mutual Insurance Company
At the annual stockholders meeting of Athens Mutual Insurance Company eight directors were named for the ensuing year including WW Dorsey A H Dayvinon T H Nickerson A H Talmadge H Hulme M Stern R Dizon and EB i Smith all of Athens and A L Brooks of Atlanta Meyer Stern was elected president R B Dixon general manager and secretary EB L Smith treasurer The company has paid out over 150000 in fire losses and dividends to policyholders in eight years of operation and its premiums for the last year slightly exceeded current figures.
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Athens
Athens Mutual Insurance Company
Mutual Company
Southern Mutual
WW. F. Dorsey
A. H. Dayvinon
T. H. Nickerson
A. H. Talmadge
H. Hulme
M. Stern
R- Dizon
EB. i. Smith
A. L. Brooks
Atlanta
Meyer Stern
R. B. Dixon
EB. L Smith
Lantascat
Health Day at Norcross to be observed Friday
Norcross Georgia on April 5 the Norcross Woman's Club will observe Friday as health day. Exercises begin at 9 30 in the school auditorium. Speakers include Ba Drey Harris Claud Smith and Dr seat ley of Atlanta. The Norcross band will provide music.
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Norcross
Norcross Woman's Club
Drey Harris
Claud Smith
Dr. Seatley
Atlanta
Barnesville Boosters Visit Central City on Booster Jaunt
Fifty of Barnesville's leading men travel by auto to Macon for a booster tour. They depart Barnesville around 4 a.m. and stop in Forsyth and other towns. A luncheon is planned in Macon at 1 p.m. with chamber of commerce hosts and local officials.
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Boston
Grand Central Terminal
New York
Oo. L. Mitchell
Gen. So
Chattanooga
Barnesville
Central City
Macon
Chamber of Commerce of
Forsyth
Auncheon
Flying display in Fitzgerald opens Colony City event
In Fitzgerald Georgia on April 5 a Curtiss biplane piloted by Fred Ells lifted between 100 and 260 feet and circled the grounds for about two miles before landing safely. The aviators plan daily flights for the rest of the week at the local grounds.
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Fitzgerald, Ga
Berger
Fred Ells
City Bars Joy Riding In Dalton With 15 MPH Speed Limit
Dalton Ga April 6 Special The city council voted to ban joy riding by forbidding any person to drive an automobile on city streets at more than 15 miles per hour. The ordinance targets speeders on the newly laid asphalt streets and will see cases brought against offenders.
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Dalton
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Walker, Whitfield
Yamacraw
R. R. Marlin
Georgia Woodmen
E.H. Levert
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Jacksonville
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