Georgia Labor Federation Ends Augusta Meeting
The second annual Georgia State Federation of Labor convention in Augusta closes after a day of elections and discussions. Henry Garrett is re-elected president with a strong Atlanta delegate showing, a state organizer debated, and plans set for next year including the annual meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Georgia State Federation of Labor
C. H. Pancoast
Dixie Glass Works
Georgia Wine Company
Atlanta
Henry Garrett
C. C. Houston
Georgia
American Federation of Labor
Jerome Jones
Columbus
Savannah
Federation
Henry W. Grady
Grady
A. 3. Bridwell
J. W. Little
J. BR. Littleton
Joseph F. Reynolds
B.S. Miller
Finance Committee
Augusta Textile Workers
Dey
Jolly Fishing Party Heads for Luteton Trip
Macon Georgia April special Judge W H Felton Jr and a party of names plan a fishing trip next Wednesday night to Luteton aboard the Satil s for trout bream and other bites Samuel L Olive nephew of Judge Lumpkin and a Mercer Law School graduate now serves as bankruptcy referee for Elbert Madison Hart and Franklin counties and counsel for the Southern Railway at Elberton Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Macon
W. H. Felton, Jr
Washington Dessau
C. A. Turner
Buford Dans
Ro Hardeman
Emmet Barnes
A. Crum Felton Hatcher
R. C. Keen
Jim Baker
J. F. Cobb
Custis Nottingham
Walter Clark
Vic Menard
Lujaton
Samuel L. Olive
Lumpkin
Supreme Court of Georgia
Mercer Law ‘School
Elbert
Madison, Hart and Franklin
Idval
Bouthem Railway
Eiberton
Homer Crawford Hanged in Hawkinsville on April 20
Homer Crawford, colored, was hanged at Hawkinsville at 1:30 pm for the murder of Johnson Pate. He walked to the scaffold smiling, asked the sheriff to hurry, refused to eat but drank coffee, and declared he was ready to meet his God. He claimed self defense though admitted both drank and that Johnson drew first. He said he would do the same again if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
J— Homer Crawford
Johnson Pate
Sherif
John Rogers
Eastman
Crawford
Candler
Rogers
Homer
Johnson
Mader
Monument To W B Atkinson Association Formed In Newnan
Newnan Ga April 20 special The W B Atkinson Monument Association formed at courthouse gathering of prominent citizens Hon W B Berry elected president Hewlett A Hall vice president R W Freeman treasurer James E Brown secretary W C Wright assistant secretary A subscriptions committee named to raise funds for a bronze or marble monument on the public square with broad state support anticipated and active local interest assured by A D Freeman J E Brown H A Hall A R Burdett R W Freeman and Professor J C Woodward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newnan
W. B. Atkinson
W. B. Berry
Hewlett A. Hall
R. W. Freeman
James E. Brown
W. C. Wright
A. D. Freeman
J. BE. Brown
H. A. Hall
A. R. Burdett
J. C. Woodward
Dahlonega announces North Georgia college speakers winners
The North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega announced Saturday the winners for speakers' places across Sophomore Freshman Sub-Freshman A and B classes. Winners include Cass Berry J H Byers A P Bell Miss Magele Crisson N O Fleming A B Ham P J Horton N H Howard and others based on speaking ability class rank and scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlonega
North Georgia Agricultural College
Cass
W. H. Berry
J. H. Byers
A. P. Bell
Magele Crisson
N. O. Fleming
A. 8. Ham
P. J. Horton
N. H. Howard
G. W. McCleskey
Carl Shultz
Lumpkin Superior Court Opens With Jury Charge
Lumpkin Superior Court in Dahlonega convened with Judge J B Estes presiding. The morning session focused on the grand jury charge. the civil and criminal dockets are ordinary in length with no extraordinary cases expected this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumpkin Superior Court
Dahlonega
J. B. Estes
Estes
Memorial Address Planned by Madison Memorial Association
Monroe Ga April 20 Colonel Cif M Walker of Monroe has accepted an invitation to deliver the memorial address on Decoration Day for the Madison Memorial Association. He will be their guest while in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Cif M. Walker
Dies Memorial Association of
Madison
Memorial Association
George Johnson Boss of Drummers Turns Down Telegraphers Appeal
At the Travelers' Protective Association convention in Macon Ga April 20 delegates debated a telegram from President Powell of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers asking sympathy for strikers against the Southern railway. The convention voted not to extend sympathy. Rev Sen G Broughton spoke against banquets and urged restraint. George E Johnson was elected president with a full slate of officers. The group adjourned for a barbecue, then resumed to address the Southern railway strike with a resolving note hoping for a speedy settlement. Columbus will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Bureau
Brown House
Macon
Travelers’ Protective Association
Powell
Southern Railway
Andrew W. Kennedy
Sen G. Broughton
Dr. Broughton
G. J. Johnson
Atlanta
Johnson
George E. Johnson
Post F
Avanta
EB. Wiley
Savannah
R. L. Smith
E. F. Morgan
Max Bauer
Columbus
James B. Walker
Post E
Augusta
Harry Whitcomb
E. 0. Stone
T. J. C. Park
H. C. Kendall
George Collier
H. L. Lambitin
Joseph Lowenstein
J. T. Plunkett
Roland Wills
George W. Collier
J. Pope Solomon
R. A
Wylig
W. D. Tidwell
H. McKnight
G. Bond
R. L. Lampkin
H. D. Camp
McCaw Manufacturing Company
Acme Brewing Company
Gental Knights
Grip
Macon City Couel
Roland Elis
Association
G. E. Johnson
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Cherry Street
George A. Smith
Macon Volunteers
Mercer
Athens Tax Rate to Remain Same in 1900 News
Athens Ga April 20 special The city will not raise the ad valorem tax rate of 1 percent this year though real estate values fell by over 240 000 The budget covers ordinary expenses for 1900 plus 650 for public schools bond interest a sinking fund and retirement of 3 000 in old college bonds Street bond issuance was feared but avoided by prudent management Also reports promotions at the Staboard Air Line and plans to obtain a captured Spanish cannon for Athens to adorn the park near College Avenue with the known double barreled cannon nearby
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Athens
Smith
Old College
Thompson
Atlanta
T. R. Thompson
Staboard Air-Line Railroad
Gate City
3. P. Stringfellow
Richmond
Seaboard Air Line
Howard
Spain
Hnis Bower
Reiley
City
College Avenue
Mitchell
Rapture at Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Cough
Annie HB Springer of Philadelphia reports a lasting cure from a hacking cough after trying Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. She praises relief from chest pain and better sleep, urging others to use the remedy with guaranteed satisfaction and trial bottles offered at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie HB. Springer
Upward Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Tke
Clarke County Grand Jury Recommends Leaving Dispensary Issue to Athens
Clarke county grand jury urges Athens council to drop litigation over dispensary profits. Foreman Asbury H Hodgson notes regret over the ongoing dispute between county commissioners and the Athens mayor and asks commissioners to withdraw the suit and let the city divide profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Council
Athens
Clarke County
Asbury H. Hodgson
Supreme Court
Russell
Grand Joy
Folo
City of
County acts on grand jury recommendation in dispensary dispute
Chairman Vincent and the county commissioners discussed the grand jury recommendation on the dispensary act. They noted ongoing litigation with their attorneys would cost the county nothing extra and favored continuing the case to the Supreme Court. The grand jury also adopted the day law and plans to enforce it soon. The dispute involves a wreck injury case where Mr Barness is represented by Dessau Harris Birch and the company by Hardeman Davis Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent
Supreme Court
Wil
Barness
Dessau, Harris & Birch
Hardeman, Davis and Turner
Apoplexy Not Morphine Caused Parker Death
Homer Parker a young man employed by J. D. Smith & Bro in Columbus Georgia fell ill after dinner and died that night. Doctors initially suspected apoplexy then considered morphine overdose but postmortem exam showed the chest condition was due to apoplexy and the morphine theory was ruled out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Parker
Columbus
J. D. Smith & Bro
Sue
Sanford States Platform Prohibition Stance In Georgia Race
Milledgeville April 20 Special The senatorial race in the twentieth district tightens as the key issue centers on prohibition. Hon. D B Sanford opposing Hon John W Allen circulates a voter circular declaring he is unequivocally in favor of abolishing our tools in Georgia.
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Milledgeville
D. B. Sanford
John ‘Vr. Allen
Georgia
Fort Valley Builds Ice Factory To Aid Cruft Crop
Fort Valley reports the purchase of ice making machinery by W H Harris to equip a plant with a daily 12000 pound capacity. Construction has started and the factory should be operational within weeks. In Macon Georgia a separate note states a motion for a new trial in Barnes versus Consolidated Street Railway Company will be heard tomorrow before Judge Nottingham in city court. the jury awarded Barnes $10,000 for injuries sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Valley
W. H. Harris
Fee
Macon
Barnes
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Nottingham
Emory Contest Honors Sophomore and Sub-Freshman Speakers
In Emory Oxford Ga freshmen and sophomores competed for speaking slots to entertainment at commencement. Sophomore awardees include Hunley Abbott Macon Ga LeRoy Duncan Atlanta James Huen Waycross Frank Jenkins Shiich Guy Myers Atlanta Norman Peer West Point John Rosser Washington H Warner Martin Atlanta Robert Timmons Atlanta George Reed Atlanta Tiffany Turnbull Monticello Paul Turner Cedartown. Sub-freshman honorees feature Murray Barnum Templin William Bonnell Oxford Sam Brown Dorsey Rawson Deni Newnan John Goodwin Atlanta Weldon Hatcher Augusta Harry Hentz Quincy Fin Harry Rumble Forsyth Ga Jesse Stallings Charles Tyler George Winship.
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Emory
Oxford
Hunley Abbott
Macon
J LeRoy Duncan
Atlanta
James W. Huen
Waycross
Frank E. Jenkins
Newnan
John B. Goodwin
Weldon Hatcher
Augusta
Harry Hentz
Quincy
Fin
Harry Rumble
Forsyth
Jesse Stallings
Charles C. Tyler
George Winship
Disappearance of a Boy in Dublin Ga
Don Pullen thirteen year old son of Mrs Annie Pullen vanished Monday morning while headed to school. He was seen toward the Oconee River with a gun and may have accidentally killed himself in the river swamp or run away to hide from family. His mother and relatives are distressed and seek information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disappi
Dublin
Don Pullen
Annie Pullen
Schent
Oconee
Ballots To Be Printed For Muscogee County Race
In Muscogee County about 2,500 voters will vote on May 13. Some 30 county office candidates cannot agree on a joint ballot. Most likely each candidate prints his own ticket and 10 000 to 20 000 ballots may be struck off per candidate. A later meeting with the executive committee was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome ‘Sones, Jr
Witten Mutkay
Henry F. Garrett
Atlanta
Kaan” Smith
Savannah
Brat
B. H. Willis
Columbus
Napoleon Bonaparte Carnett
H. O. Teat
E. H. Vant
W. H. Pancoast
Tallapoosa
Andrew McElroy Tate
Miss Sadie Middleton
Augusta
J. N. Deming
Valdonta
Nth
Cc. C. Houston
Georgia State Federation of Labor
Garrett
Maxine
Theya
Akul Mechanica
General Assembly
Georgia
Muscogee
Argument in Ocumulgee Case Opens Amended Bill and Intervention
In Macon Georgia April the Ocumulgee land case will commence with three hours allotted for closing arguments. an amendment to the bill and an intervention were filed. The judge plans to rule on the stockholders’ favored permanent revolver and resolves to examine case merits. Mr T B Gresham is set to contest over a $15400 debt owed by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Celledal
MCA
Poe
Sf' ‘al Ays
5 Mae
T. B. Gresham
Agents Wanted In Towns With No Representation
Advertisement notes liberal commissions of 180 percent and 122 Peachtree Street Atlanta Ga. Includes contact Phones 10. Mentions salts cleaned and references DyEA and Preased.
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Peachtree St
Atlanta Ga
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the Law Committee
Seare
Treasury Nores
United States
Homer Crawford
Pulaski County
Crawford Walken
Saratoga Arondack
Joseph T. Eichberg
Alabama St
George Johnson
Barbacue
Congressman Howard
F. G. Snelson
Africa
Sierra One
Postal Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Bradley
F. W. Andrews
Clarke County Grand Jury
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Farlinger
R Pound . Ueh
Meldrim-Tatnall Guards
Reidsvile
W. G Obear
P. W. Meldrim
Reidsville
First Cavalry
Obear
Enoch J
Butler
D. H. Cooper
Nettie Smith
Sanford States
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