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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

5

Cotton Mill Men Meet in Boston Conference at Atlanta

The eighty fourth annual meeting of the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers opened in Boston with President William D. Hartshorne of Lawrence Massachusetts declaring the Atlanta conference epoch making. He lauded face to face talks with planters and rival interests, noted criticisms of cotton exchanges, and discussed future international cooperation and permanent organization plans. The gathering included manufacturers from across the United States and delegates from Europe.

Boston United States National Association of Cotton Manufacturers Wiliam D. Hartshorne Lawrence Maas Draper Addreaa Hartshorne Atlanta Cotton Exchangea Cotton Exchange Kerusment Organization Frnt Britta Master Cotton Spinners’ Association International Federation Europe Tostep Ahd Paris Yeotel Hiruuswick

City Officials Seek Free Transit for Fire and Police

Aldermen plan to petition the railroad commission to modify a tree-pass order so firemen and police may ride free on street cars. The committee hopes to include sanitary inspectors and waterworks staff, indicating broader transit aid may be granted.

Railroad Commission Arkwright Couhl Rulilfan Aldernan Hancock Tinweser Eaihand Commission

Birth Rate in Trust Family Big Enough for Roosevelt

William J Bryan closed a two day Michigan tour at the Light Guard armory, arguing that the nation needs industrial growth over monetary output. He claimed trusts once denied are now admitted evils, criticized President McKinley, and linked family size to policy, suggesting larger families align with presidential ideas.

Roosevelt William J Iryan Michigan Doard Armory Bryan McKinney

Negroes marched to county jail amid private property dispute

In Macon Georgia thirty or more Black residents were escorted by sheriff officers to the county jail after a ball game on private property charged as trespassing on empowered lands. In Washington Taft ordered Greenville Tenn national cemetery renamed Andrew Johnson National Cemetery honoring the former president.

Trespa Andrew Johnson Washington Taft National Cemetery Greenville, Tenn Andrew Johnson National Cemetery

Engineer Falls Asleep Causing London and Northwestern Wreck

London papers debate railroad safety after a Shrewsbury crash on October 16 killed 19 and injured about 40, attributed to engine crew fatigue from long shifts. The incident spurs talk of charter hours for railway workers as editors call for reforms. Sophomore speakers named at Oxford High include Jenkins Shiloh Kenyon Pafford Reynolds Moeckmart Fappington Titton.

Phin London Northwestern Board of London and Northwestern Shrewsbury Hin Oxford Jenkins Shiloh Edgar Kenyon Albany H. FE. Pafford W. HV. Reynolds M Man Moeckmart T. J. Fappington Titton

Kilmer Swamp Root Urges Honest Druggists Remain True to Remedy

A public warning targets retail druggists who press inferior substitutes when customers seek Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Hind Kidney Remedy. The notice stresses health over profit, notes the product is made only by Dr Kilmer Co Laboratories in Binghamton NY, and cautions against experimentation with unverified medicines.

Ase Ciasa Dr. Kilmer & Co. Laboratories Binghamton, N

House votes to free navy from Holland submarine limit

Washington April 16 The House struck out provisos that restricted the secretary of the navy to Holland type submarines, granting a free hand in selecting submarine boats. The debate featured clashes over warships and balloons and a humorous exchange by Mr Willems with Mr Hanson of Alabama. The session recessed after agreeing to take up the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill.

Washington United States Committee On Naval Affairs House of Representatives Secretary of the Navy Willems Hanson Alabama

Duckworth on the Order

The Farmers' Union denounces foreign immigration and vows to oppose the administration's policy. Georgia leader TR. F. DUT H of the Farmers' Union says the union will debate any rival with strong following, urging public discussion on immigration policy in the state.

Foreign Immigration Association Farmers’ Union Georgia F. Duth Unlay City

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pill ad claims instant relief

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pill for pain relief from headaches rheumatism and neuralgia. It promises rapid effect with no after effects and urges taking one at first sign of attack. The copy mentions a price of 25 cents for a 25 dose package and notes availability from druggists nationwide.

Miles Agt. C N.W Uppar Alton Mies Aree Packane Kone Edical Co Ikbart Ind

Negotiations fail over Pensacola street car strike

Reports from Pensacola Florida April 16 say all negotiations for settlement of the street car strike have failed. Troops protect street cars with none on duty elsewhere. Violence includes a brick thrown at a car in a suburb. no injuries. In Rome Georgia April 16 news runs of Worn Hi Towers promotion to energy in the US Navy amid the battleship Meet. He joined the Navy after graduation and serves on the Kentucky as a spotter during target practice at Magdalena Bay.

Pensacola Fla Thln Tansacols Rome Towers United States Navy Towers la Battleesip Magdalena Dey Naval Service Naval Omry Batle Kentucky Stagdalens Ys

Kendrick Resigns as Principal of Tenth Street School

Columbus Ga April 16 Special Kendrick has realigned as principal of the Tenth Street School, a post he has filled with great efficiency for seven years. His resignation was received with regret by the school trustees. He will enter business in Atlanta.

Atlante Columbus T. C. Kendrick Tenth Street Atlanta

Railroad Trip By System Officers On Beebo and Als Line

Railroad officers travel by rail to review operations from station to station. The party includes W. L Flanter general claim agent P. I. Thompach assistant general agent H. P. Grimshaw superintendent and FF Coftes traveling freight claim agent.

Montgomery Aim Beebo Als Rail Auto W. L Flanter P. I. Thompach Asaltine Generalirels H.P Grimshaw Coftes

Teachers Meet at Montgomery Annual Education Assembly

The Alabama Education Association held its twenty seventh annual session in Montgomery with President W R Harrison presiding. Key speakers included H C Gunnala and Dr Lincoln Hulley while city and county officials debated courses of study and articulation of systems for high schools. A separate item reported Huntsville resident James Matthews fleeing hospital after a runaway accident injuring him and his wife.

Montgomery Alm Alabama Education Association W. R. Harrison Grand Theater BR. J. Baldwin Montgomery Board of Education Cross D. &. Burleson Alabama Lincoln Hulley Stetson University DeLand Frs J. M. Spofford Uniontown W. F. Jones Gadaden E. A. Miller Hiountaville J. B. Brown Atatr J. J. Doster C. C. Thach T. W. Palmer J. A. B. Lovette M. Hammer H. G. Pearce J. Phillips S. M. Hoamer Qreenabare E. M Shackelford Troy T. Palmer Montevalio Ranaway Huntsville Als James ¥. Matthews Hunts Villa Alec

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