Strikers Hired as Policemen in Winnipeg Strike
Winnipeg August report notes the Canadian strike unchanged with many strikers employed as police to monitor events. Managers claim over a million dollars in strike pay may be distributed this day with compensation from Canadian Pacific. some strikers recruited from other departments to fill gaps. Police precautions continue while a Winnipeg yard guard is assaulted. several strikers rebuked for blocking work refusals and protests.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific
Ibth
McVery
G J. Bury
Senator Allison Buried in Simple Funeral at Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa on August 8 1899 Senator William B Allison was buried simply in the family lot at Linwood Cemetery. The service at his home was modest with intimate friends and notable visitors including Vice President and Speaker Cannon. The city closed, flags half staff, and crepe adorned buildings as a large delegation from Des Moines attended.
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Debuque
Iowa
William B. Aliwam
J. T. Bergen
Westminster Presbyterian Church
AD Dubuque
Allison
Congressional Committee
Yatrbentsa
Cannon
Des Moines
Govirnos Cumming
Senator Allison
Lirwood
David B Henderson
Rapid rise in travel boosts Macon railway business
Macon Georgia August 6 railway officials report a sharp rise in passenger traffic with morning and afternoon crowds at Central station, noting 30 to 90 percent more travelers than last year. Officials credit fare reductions as a key factor, saying increased traffic means higher income from passenger services.
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Raihway
Macon
Busine Brown House
Bpeckali
Trata
Pasenger
Railforunda
Changs
Silver Tea Set Patterns For Heirloom Worth
A seller touts many silver tea set patterns chosen for merit by artists and craftsmen. The pieces are described as beautiful, lasting long and suitable as heirlooms to be treasured for a century or more.
Four Hundred Babies Entered in Contest
The Constitution reports a baby photograph contest for lads under eighteen months. Nearly four hundred babies were photographed for the contest. Winners will be announced after proofs are in by Wednesday and judged anonymously. Handsome prizes will be awarded and all entrant photos will be published.
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Athanta
Mc Crary & Co
Whitehall
Weasley Hirsbourg
Airship test at Fort Myer and religious sect arrest
Captain Baldwin’s dirigible passed construction inspection for the signal corps and endured a six mile trial at about 12 mph awaiting a speed test. In Newark a black self styled high priest Heckerson and followers were arrested after a 14 year old girl accused him of assault during sect activities. Police also detained William Hughes and John Heckerson for further inquiry.
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Washington
Baldwin
Signal Corps
Army
Fort Myer
Foulois
Captain Baldwin
Board of Signal Corps
Squier
Russell
Wallace
Lahm Ahd
Signal Corpa
Ite
Newark
N. J
John A. ‘Heckerson
Jesus
William Hughes
Hughes
Heckerson
William Smith
Menalah
New Jeraey
South Carolina farmers rally as union enlists support
A South Carolina Farmers Union educational rally tour runs through counties with President B Harris leading workers. Georgia's G M Davis spoke to a large crowd in Newberry and will visit Laurens Greenwood Union Gaffney and Greenville as part of a statewide drive attracting new members. Hon S Harris of Pendleton spoke along with J T Keith and others.
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Newberry
D. C
South Carolina
Fanmere’ Union
B. Harris
G. M. Davis
Georgia
Court House
Bats
Davis
Anderson
Greenwood
Laurens
Laurens, @pnorlapbura
Union
Gaffney
Greenville
Newhberry
Harris
Pendlnton
4. C
Frase
J. T. Keith
State Gossip Caught in Capitol Corridors
A secretary of state move will amend Brunswick Steamship Company charter to raise capital from 41 million to 61.1 million. Georgia authorities declined a gas price cut petition from Atlanta Gas Light. The State issued a charter to Estate Mutual Fire Insurance of Gainesville with no capital stock. Gainesville and nearby incorporators named. Governor Smith approved a constitutional amendment to add a representative from Ben Hull County after ratification. Dr Thomas D Cole of Newnan was reappointed to the state dental board for five years.
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Brunswick Steamship Company
Atlanta, Birminghaham and Atlantic Railroad
E8tate Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Gainesville, Ga
Philip Cook
Smith
Ben Hull
General Assembly
Thomas D. Cole
Newnan
State Board of Dental Examiners
Caterpillar plague halted by electric light trap
Zittau Germany August 6 local authorities report a new method to curb a caterpillar outbreak. A trap uses two large reflectors and strong exhaust fans to draw moths to a receptacle, pulling in brown bun moths and suffocating caterpillars with air currents. The first night three tons of moths were captured.
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Zittau
Germany
Senate Asks For Advice On Service Pension Bill
The Georgia Senate requests the House provide advice on what to do with the Foster pension bill known as the service pension measure. It seeks guidance due to differences after the House read the resolution and debate, noting costs could rise by about one million dollars yearly. An advisory committee from the House is named to direct Senate action to avoid errors or personal accountability.
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Senate
House
Alexander
DeKalb
Felder
Martin
Char
Floyd
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Messrs Heard
Dealy
Hendrick
Taliferrs
Wilson
Gwinnett
Weather Outlook for Atlanta and Vicinity
Some rains likely today then a period of fine weather with moderate temperatures. Monday and Tuesday and probably Wednesday will be fine and cool.
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Atlanta
Cordele Conference Opens With Noted Educators Speakers
Cordele Georgia hosts a district educational conference opening Sunday with prominent speakers including Dr W C Lovett of Atlanta and President Clements of Candler College Cuba. The program features lectures on educational influence and United by leaders from Emory Oxford Wesleyan Macon South Georgia College and others. Dr Lovett inaugurates the event Sunday at 11 am August 9 presenting The Educational Influence of Current Literature. Dr J E Dickey of Oxford will close the conference Tuesday night with an address.
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Cordele
W. C. Lovett
Atlanta
Clements
Candler College
Cuba
T. D. Ellis
Macon
Strogier
South Georgia College
McRae
R. Jenkins
Wesley and Female College
Dickey
Emory College
Lovett
J. E. Dickey
Oxford
Police Foil Lynchers in Philadelphia Mob Action
A frenetic mob of foreigners attacked a police detail to lynch Joseph Green alias Joseph Finestein for an alleged attack on Nellie Wiener age five. Police forced entry to a barber shop, Green resisted, was clubbed, and dragged to a patrol as the crowd fought to reach him before he was jailed.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Green
Joseph Finestein
Nellie Wiener
Covington Man Erects Remarkable Mausoleum
Covington Georgia August 6 Special John Cook about 70 has built a granite mausoleum at his own expense for himself and his wife costing 1800 dollars. The vault features a marble shaft with an inscription professing conscientious dealing and faith in salvation. He has appeared in court on insanity charges but was acquitted. He has accumulated considerable means.
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Count Tolstoi
Tereburg
Lao Tolstoi
Covington, Ga
John’ Cook
Heir to Millions Probst Keeps Brooklyn Restaurant Job
New York August 6 Despite reports of a multi million bequest from Paul Roffman Probst still works as a waiter in a Brooklyn restaurant executors say he was found after a long search by the estate. Probst claims military service in Germany and says a distant relative earned money in shipping with India. The estate allegedly totals about 50 000 000 to be shared by several heirs including a sister in Clarks Town South Carolina.
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Probst
Walter
New York
Godfried Probst
Paul Roffman
Gendenberg
Bavaria
Brooklyn
Ga'd Probst
India
Probat
Clarkstan S.C
Muscogee Showes Increase in Taxable Values
Muscogee county taxable values rise by 602032 to 22264322 from 21662290 last year as Tax Receiver Henderson announces after completing the figures. Merchandise stocks declined by 14729 despite liquor stock wipeouts, with new plants and rising realty values driving the gain.
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Columbus
sAugust
Muscogee County
Slimming Trend Claims Fat Loss With Marmola Mix
The era favors slender women at eastern resorts with pale and light shrimp pink shades. A new fat-control mixture touted by fashion insiders promises rapid weight loss without dieting or exercise. The Marmola based formula includes Marmola half ounce, Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic half ounce, Syrup Simplex three and one ounces, taken after meals and at night, claimed to shed a pound daily and be harmless, with freshness of Marmola emphasized for best results.
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