Washington Committee Delays Trip to Washington for Old Postoffice
A Washington committee postpones its departure from Atlanta to Wednesday at 11 am to press for securing the old postoffice building as a city hall. Mayor Maddox has informed Washington of conference date changes with the appropriations committee and the president. A Georgia congressmen dinner date has also shifted. Supreme Court of GA Augusta Circuit cases argued include James et al v Littie et al and several others from Richmond Burke and Columbia with Macon Dublin and Savannah Railroad Co. v Cox also submitted.
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Postoffice
Atlanta
Maddox
Wasblington
Appropriations Committee of Congress
Georgia
Supreme Court OF GA
Augusta
Gon Cox
Twiges
Take Off the Fat Where It Shows
A 1910s style health cure column promotes Marmota diet tablets as a quick fat reduction. It claims exercise and diet cannot remove fat and touts the tablets as harmless, portable, and effective at shrinking fat, with the maker listed as Mertools Company in Detroit.
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The
Mertools Company
Detroit
Mich
Perry withdraws from Georgia treasurer race
Benjamin F. Perry, assistant state treasurer, will not seek the Georgia state treasurer post to succeed J. Pope Brown. He cites insufficient time to campaign and duties at hand, while praising current service and urging continued efficiency in the office. Rounding out the field are W. J. Speer and Peyton Hawes, Hawes poised to announce.
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Benjamin F. Perry
J. Pope Brown
Perry
W. J. Speer
Peyton Hawes
Hawes
Mr. Perry
Georgia
Brown
Georgis
R. &. Park
Trenaurer
Etste
Spe
Een F. Perry
Mangum to Seek Reelection as Sheriff Again
Wheeler Mangum, incumbent sheriff, announced plans to formally run for reelection in coming days. He stated he has served one term and seeks the endorsement of citizens, praising his conscientious and faithful official conduct and hoping for broad support from supporters and opponents alike.
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Wheeler Mangum
Mangum
Rosser Joins Georgia Military Academy Staff
Gainesville Ga April 28 special. The many friends of Robert S. Rosser statewide will be interested in his recent connection with the Georgia Military Academy at Col. He is an Atlanta man, Mercer University graduate and a University of Chicago graduate student.
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Atlanta
Mercer University
The
University of Chicago
Gainesville
Robert S. Rosser
Georgia Military Academy
Col
Rosser Leaves Riverside for College Park Faculty Post
The article notes Atlanta resident Mr. Rosser, a Mercer graduate and former Riverside instructor of Latin and Greek, departs Guineaville for College Park to join Georgia Military Academy. He previously taught at Mercer and Stone Mountain and managed athletics at Mercer and Riverside, earning high regard from students and the community. Hart Withdraws From Bibb Tax Collector Race in Macon Bibb County April 23. Jesse B. Hart, previously announced as a candidate for Bibb County tax collector, withdraws due to illness. He had strong local support and the race was becoming lively.
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Lege Park
Rosser
Atlanta
Mercer University
University of Chicago
Mercer
University School
Stone Mountain
Riverside Academy
Guineavillé
Riverside
RM. A
College Park
Georgia Military Academy
Hart
Bibb
Macon
Jesse B. Hart
Creditors Seek Redress Over Knight Yancey Losses
English creditors, aided by Liverpool banks, pursue redress from American banks for losses blamed on unsatisfied bills of lading tied to the Alabama firm Knight Yancey & Co. The extent of loss remains unknown, with some hope of larger recoveries than first expected.
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Knight, Yancey & Co
Nesbit
Birmingham
Ala
W. D. Nesbit
Decatur
Market Cheer As Cotton Arrivals Boost Prices
New York reports show fresh consignments of cotton from the suspended American firm lifting market sentiment. Fraud concerns rise as Knight, Yancy & Co. failure spurs investigations into fraudulent bills of lading and potential broader damage to Southern Railway’s cargo dealings.
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England
George Brennecks
New York Cotton Exchange
Brennecke
Wen
Canad
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Cotton Exchange
Houthern
Washington
Southern Railway
Knight, Yancy & Co
Aouth
Boston
Liverpool
Finley
Committees Named to Raise $25,000 for Emory Fund
Atlanta leaders outline a plan to raise $25,000 in a single week to complete a $300,000 Emory College endowment campaign. Luther Rosser heads a 25-member committee to canvass the city and a subcommittee led by L. B. Robeson will target Atlanta alumni. The effort aims to secure the remaining funds needed to reach a half-million-dollar institution and prevent forfeiture of existing pledges.
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Methodist College
Emory College
Atlanta
Emory College Alumnae Association of Atlanta
Atlante
Alan G. Candler
George Winship
Dickey
Emory
Luther Z. Rosser
Asa G. Candler
H. ¥. Mc. Cord
W. J. Peel
J. ¥. Dick
Stewart R. Roberts
Thomas W- Connally
CB. Shelton
Robeson
Ginn & Co
Commerce Hall
Rare Antiques Offered Atlantics Branch Opens in Atlanta
The Biges Antique Company of Richmond Virginia has opened a new Atlanta store at 218 Peachtree Street. They are dealers in antiques of all descriptions and manufacture true antique style furniture. Lovers of the antique will find interesting sights in store.
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Biges Antique Company
Richmond, Va
Inc
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Masonic Tempe
Odd Fellows to Hold Anniversary Exercises in Atlanta
The Odd Fellows of Atlanta and surrounding district plan the annual anniversary observance of the founding of the order on Sunday May 1 at 4 0 oclock. The New Wesley Memorial church trustees have offered use of the church for the occasion. Reverend Lincoln McConnell of Kansas City will preach the annual sermon. The Wesley Memorial choir will assist and the procession will depart the Odd Fellows hall at 2 30 led by Marshal Amos Byker and Past Grand Master Alex W Dittler acting as ceremonies master. All subordinate lodges and districts are urged to report promptly.
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Atlanta
New Wesley Memorial Church
Lincoln McConnell
Kanang City
McConnell
Capital Lodge
Georgia Odd Fellows
Wesley Memorial Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
The Decay of Vaudeville Roast Critiques Modern Shows
An April American Magazine article titled The Decay of Vaudeville condemns modern vaudeville as vulgar and stupid while noting some good clean entertainers. The piece cites illustrations and critiques the era, with references to stage trends and public reception.
Brantley Vote on House Rules Spurs Savannah Press Reply
The Blackshear Times, in Brantley’s district, rebuts The Savannah Press criticism of Congressman Brantley’s 1909 House Rules vote. It defends his position as aligned with democratic aims, critiques The Press for bias toward Tom Watson, and asserts Brantley’s leadership and loyalty to party principles despite opposition and rumors. It argues the Clark resolution and tariff debates show supporters' intent, praising Brantley’s courage and Democratic unity in contrast to Watson and The Press.
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Savannah Press
W G. Brantley
Georgia
Blackshear Times
Mr. Brantley
Savannah
Brantley
Congress
Tom Watson
Watson
Democrata
Democratic Party
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Damocratia Calc
Bue
Gerald
Clark
Fitzgerald
Toet Democratic
Rates Committee
Champ Clark
Tarma
Ways and Means
House
Cannon
Norrix
Eleventh Distri
Washington
Roan Announces For Sheriff In Fulton County
B H H Roan declares in The Constitution his bid for Fulton County sheriff. He states a full ticket will be released next week. Roan has resided in the county 31 years and claims never to have opposed policies before, currently tied to Chemical Fortizer Company. He is brother to Judge L B Roan and seeks public office for the first time.
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B.H. H Roan
Fulton County
Rean
Chemical Fortizer Company
Judge L
Roan
Satan
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