Atlanta Officials Propose Segregating Open Houses and Purifying Homes
A city commission recommends segregation of open houses, closing cheap hotels and boarding houses used for assignation, and vigorous prosecution of related establishments. Chief Beavers cites experiences in several cities. Judge Candler urges broad enforcement. The group plans another meeting to finalize the report to the council.
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General Council
Atlanta
Beavers
Cincinnati
Quebec
Toronto
Buffalo
Detroit
Salt Lake City
Washington
New York
Fickett
Mr. McCord
Manhattan Avenue
George J. Walker
Candler
Mr. Meard
Eva
Mt Gilead Camp Meeting Ticket Offer Near Campground
The Mt Gilead camp meeting runs August 10 to 16, 2012. A B and A R R offer round trip Atlanta tickets for 60 cents. Trains will stop near the campground this year.
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A. B
Atlanta
City News Briefs From The Journal And Meetings
The notice corrects an error about W S Wier family member names. Rev James G Philips will preach at Central Congregational church Sunday on The Royal Bounty and the Second Mile. Rev Healer addresses Tabernacle Baptist church Sunday morning and evening with special music by Wardwell. Anita Patti Brown of Chicago will sing at First Congregational colored church Sunday night with organist Roy Tibbs. New Hope Sunday School convention opens in Mt Zion Baptist church with Dr W H Tuggle re elected president and preaching by Rev G B Garrett and Rev W F Paschal. continues through Sunday.
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J. G. Phillips
West Springfield
Mass
Central Congregational Church
St. Hansoom
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Hev
Alex Bealer
Atlanta
Bealer
Tennessee
Georgia
Wardwell
Anita Brown
Anita Patti Brown
Chicago
First Congregational Church
Roy W. Tibbs
H. H. Procter
New Hope Sunday School
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
W. H. Tuggle
G. B. Garrett
W. F. Paschal
Mason Injured by State Road Engine in Yard Accident
Mason, a unique man living at 66 Bradley Street, was struck from behind by a Western and Atlantic railroad engine in the yards off Marietta Street near Jefferson Street crossing at about 10 p.m. He suffered bad cuts and bruises but is not seriously hurt and was taken by Patterson's ambulance to the Elkin-Goldsmith sanitarium.
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H. M. Mason
Bradley Street
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Marietta Asreet
Jefferson Street
Patterson
Elkin-Goldsmith
Dredge Boat Left On Land After Shore Incident
Jacksonville engineers abandon efforts to refloat the dredge boat St. Johns after it ran aground at the river mouth. Valued at 180900 dollars, the vessel will be salvaged for usable machinery. steering gear failed during a sand dump operation. The ship remains beached on shore with no hopes of afloat recovery.
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Jacksonville
Fla
St. Johns
St. Johns River
el Frisitts Ie
Ubas
Westinghouse
Taft vetoes wool tariff bill rejects adjournment plan
President Taft vetoed the wool schedule K bill to revise the Aldrich tariff, saying it would harm home industry. He urged Congress to stay in Washington to pass a measure reducing unnecessary duties without destroying protection, and warned of likely vetoes of steel and cotton bills. White House statement notes board findings and seeks substantial, targeted reductions while preserving wage jobs. Eight aldermen arrested in graft sweep follow earlier Wabash case probes as prosecutors widen inquiries into municipal dealings.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
House
Senate
United States
White
Tariff Board
White House
Ted
Emery
Tec Cabinet
Obituaries From Georgia Countys Highlight Local Losses
Multiple notices report deaths in Thomson Rome and Carrollton areas. Mrs W P Meadows aged 60 died August 6 in McDuffie county with funeral by Rev J M Fowler and burial at White Quack Cemetery. Judge W J Taylor aged 75 of Floyd County died after a long illness, survived by wife and six children. service at New Prospect tomorrow. Mrs Ws W 2008 aged 53 died in a private sanitarium. body to Greenberg Bond chapel and Carrollton for funeral and interment. W L Fitts of Carrollton also noted.
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W. P. Meadows
Thomson Thomson
McDuffie County
J. M. Fowler
White Quak Cemetery
W. S. Taylor
Rome
W. 3. Taylor
Floyd County
Croft Bobo
Cedartown
Sanborn
William Taylor
Arkansas
Jessie
Ernest Taylor
Mary
New Prospect
Ws. W
Greenberg & Bond Company
Carrollton
Canal bill passes with free tolls and rail link limits
Panama Canal bill passes by eight to fifteen votes. Free tolls for American coastwise ships approved. foreign trade vessels may sail free if owners offer to sell at a fair price during war or emergency. Bourne amendment would restrict railroads from owning ships operating via the canal, Reed amendment targets illegal line ownership.
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Senate
Reed
Bourne
Smith
Great Britain
Toot
Hoke Smith
Georgia
United States
Faunama Canal
Fitting Trusses: A NY Clerk Warns on Proper Fit
A New York clerk stresses the need for expert knowledge and experience in fitting medical trusses to ensure they aid rather than worsen hernia issues. The message warns that rupture is too serious to risk improper fitting.
Jacobs Pharmacy Brings Longstanding Truss Fitting Service
Jacobs Pharmacy promotes 27 years of professional service in the Southern States with the largest stock of trusses elastic hosiery belts bandages and abdominal supporters. The main store offers private fitting rooms and separate attendants for men and women inviting consultation from expert staff at no cost.
Senate debates canal bill on railroads and foreign ships
The body approved most anti-railroad terms while preserving a free passage clause for certain ships, amid clashes over Jay-Pauncefote treaty implications. Senator Brandagee argued that admitting American vessels in foreign trade would humiliate the United States to see ships flagged as built abroad.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Rbrandagee
Brandagee
Prust
Bourne
Reed
Greal Britain
Germany
Unionist gains widen after northwest Manchester byelection
London August 9 Sir John Handles Unionist defeated Gordon Howart Liberal in northwest Manchester by election securing another seat for the Unionists. The win marks eight Liberal losses since the general election, amplifying Liberal distress amid resignation of a Liberal organizer and Labor party unrest. In Georgia, Joe Hill Hall spoke to Gwinnett voters in Lawrenceville drawing attention from about 300 farmers and businessmen while criticizing Hooper and Bigton.
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London
Northwesr
Manchester
John Handles
Gordon Howart
Husbank
Labor Party
Joe Hill Hall
Lawrenceville
Gwinnett
Hall
Hooper ‘Ander
Jack Bigtons
Dapper New York Suit Triggers Laughs In Atlanta Visit
A well dressed man from New York complains of being mocked in Atlanta, asking Chief Beavert for protection. The description notes lavender drop stitch trousers, sky high heels, and a cane while a reporter recalls social snubs and his request for detectives. Representative Gardner presses Roosevelt on trusts, seeking a clear stance on dissolution versus recognition of large corporations especially International Harvester. The visitor leaves without identification after a brief exchange about press coverage.
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Joseph
Police
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Representative Gardner
Massachusetts
House “Sleep Trust
Roosevelt
Gardner
Progressive Party
Garner
International Harvester Company
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Composing Room
Frank Harper Wier
Wabash Railroad
Mich
Hugh Shepperd
William J. Burns
W. L. Fitts
Writing Machine Co
Panama Canal
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Manhattan
Unionist Party
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