Encamped Adventists Await Second Coming Near Springfield
A crowd of 759 elderly Adventists, many infirm, encamped on a hill near Springfield, Mass., await the second coming of Christ. They cite the 1792 end of tribulation and predict 1942 as the next fulfillment, noting public newspapers will likely cover it as a major event. One elder quips that the Messiah won t stand for more than one edition.
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Springfield
Mass
Christ
Henry Stone
Wallingford
Conn
Stone
Taft Asked to Veto Illinois Civil Service Letter
Chicago August 1 The Illinois and Chicago civil service reform associations jointly urged President Taft to veto the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill claiming it includes a rider aimed at weakening the merit system in federal service.
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Chicago
The
Lilinois
Chicago Civil Service Reform Associations
Taft
Washington
William Gredig Heads Athens Herald In New Editorial Post
William Gredig, for six years a The Constitution employee and former foreman of the composing room, resigns Saturday to assume editorial charge of The Athens Herald. He leaves Atlanta for Athens where the afternoon paper will start within weeks, backed by Bowdre Phinizy, T. J. Sheron, and J. C. Latimer.
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Wiliam G. Grefig
The
Constitution
Gredig
Atlanta
Athens
Athens Herald
Billy Gredig
Knoxville
Tenn
Mr. Gredig
Georgia
Augusta
Augusta Herald
Bowdre Phinizy
T. J. Sheron
Georgia Federation of Labor
Atlanta Journal of Labor
Bowdie Phinizy
Athens Tribune
Messrs
Messrs. Phinizy
Sheron
J. C. Latimer
R. L. White
Forsyth Barbecue Sheds Light on Partisan Debate
Forsyth Georgia August 10 special edition reports a county barbecue for voters of the sixth congressional district. Letters from John R Cooper and Charles L Bartlett discuss a planned joint candidate discussion with J. W. Wise, while Bartlett declines due to a prior engagement. The letters aim to clarify the event’s nonpartisan spirit.
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Forsyth
Sixth Congressional District
Ogden Persons
Charles L. Bartlett
John R. Cooper
Bartlett
Wise
Compress
J. W. Wise
H. BE. Bloodworth
Willingham
G. Ogden
Cooper
H. Bloodworth
Willingiarsglon
Lirdy
Monroe County
Congress
C. L. Baritety
Judge Bartlett
Ser Y Truly
Joan R. Cooper
Aries L. Bartlett
Macon
J. W .Wise
O. H. R. Broadworth
B.S. Willingham
G. Ogden Betsons
B._Bloodworth
G. Ogden Persons
Rich
Tennessee and Southeast Coal Company Wins Water Contract
The Tennessee and Southeastern Coal Company, with offices at No 2 Auburn Avenue and represented by Ben Simecox, was awarded a yearlong contract by the board of water commissioners to supply about 20,000 tons of coal for the water department. Competitors from Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky and West Virginia were evaluated on merit of their bid and service.
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Tennessee and Southeastern Coal Company
Proctor Coal Company
No. 2
Auburn Avenue
Ben Simecox
Board of Water Commissioners
Water Department
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Kentucky
West Virginia
County leaders face backlash over disputed committee actions
In a county gathering described as friendly and well hosted, Mr. Persons summarized the intro duction while Mr. Bartlett’s critique was seen as unfounded. The event fostered hospitality, refuting claims of one sidedness and highlighting mutual respect for speakers Mr. Cooper and others.
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Persons
Bartlett
Cooper
Macon
Bell Seeks Re election In Lawrenceville Address
Hon Thomas M Bell congressman from the ninth district spoke in Lawrenceville Ga in support of his bid for re election The Lawrenceville brass band played and T R Powell introduced him Bell urged revenue only tariffs criticized Hitchcock and defended post office service He named opponents Holder Charters and said a Democrat would win the next race He called for a party doctrine of experience in the house and supported a par cals post and restricted immigration law
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Lawrenceville
Thomas M. Bell
T. R. Powell
Bell
Geemral Hitchcock
Mrs Lola Morris Sues Seaboard for 30000 in Death Claims
Lola B Morris through attorney Frank L Neufville of Atlanta filed two DeKalb county suits against Seaboard Air Line for 30000 each over husband B F Morris death. Morris was a yard conductor killed while in the railroad's employ February 11 1912. One suit is by the administrator under federal act, the other by the widow.
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Lola B. Morris
Irrank L. Neufville
Atlanta
DeKalb County
Seaboard Air Line Railway
B. F. Morris
Union Hours Cause Trouble to MacVeagh
Washington August 10 The closing of the treasury department on union time hindered secretary MacVeagh from obtaining ready funds to pay his way to Dublin New Hampshire for a weekend at his summer home. His private secretary Francis W Taylor rushed through the building seeking a hotel capable of honoring a personal check after guards blocked access and offices closed.
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Washington
Treasury Department
MacVeagh
Dublin
N. H
Francis W. Taylor
Treasury
Elc
Secretary of the Treasury
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