Watson Barnes feud over Republican ties heats Thomson letter debate
Thomas E Watson replies to John M Barnes denying claims of collaboration with Republicans. Barnes demands retract or face further action. The exchange, dated August 11, 1906, centers on alleged statements about political control and neutrality in office matters and mentions past favors and threats.
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West
Thomas E. Watson
John Barnes
Watson
Thomson, Ga
Thomson
Camak
Johne
M. Barnes
Barnes Tom Watson
John M. Barnes
Florida
Tom Hardwick
Judge Speer
Guy L. Callaway
Watson denounced by Barnes over challenge refusal
John M. Barnes accuses Watson of cowardice and bully tactics in a heated exchange. Barnes claims Watson boasted of killing at disadvantage and relies on armed followers after quarrels, citing past actions as Corbin Banking Company agent to paint him as untrustworthy.
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Watson
Barnes
Watoh
Corbin Banking Company
Thomson
John M. Barnes
Two Camps Censured Over Penitentiary Conditions Report
A House committee report criticizes the Houge Penitentiary camps for unhealthful conditions and recommends separation of white and Black convicts in separate buildings or tents. The document notes a push to retrieve the matter and to address quality and social equality concerns in state penitentiary practices.
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Houge
Uae
Alan
Vstesgor
John N. Holder
Pices
Tymets
Watson to Head Party Organization in Georgia Contest
Shorthanded report from Shom eson Georgia notes Tom Watson supporters expect him to lead the Democratic state convention if Hoke Smith controls Macon. The McDuffie county fight centers on which man can steer the delegation and gain a permanent party chair role. The piece lists several prominent Democrats named for the state committee and details factional tensions surrounding Watson Smith contests.
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Shomeson
Tom Watson
Hoke’ Smith
Macon
Weson
McDuffie
Watson
Hoke Smith
Ménea
James J. Hines
Weiton
T. W
Palmer
Buckner
Sear Wright
Floyd
Atkinson
Alice' Thompson
Gainesville
Solicitors General
Ring
Girl's Back Bared To Cossack Whips Reported In Russia
Intense indignation followed brutal treatment of Mile Smyrnoff by Chevalier guards as a crowd reacted to insults about Port Arthur. A squadron charged with whips, the girl and another woman were captured, taken to barracks, then to a courtyard for punishment. Officers sought trial for all involved. medical reports detail severe lash wounds. Also, Prof George H Blaskesie and M Luzeskey arrested near Volokamsk as suspicious travelers, later released on governor general order.
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Mile Smyrief
Chevalier Guards
Mile Smyrnoff
Port Arthur
Mile Smyrna
Guards
Colonil &Jernbockfermar
Mille Smyrnoff
Dgs&ersburg
Spe
Pallee
Russia
Petersburg
George H. Blackestee
Clerk University
Worcester
Mess
M. H Luzeskey
Volokamsk
Mr. Smith
Moscow
Professor Blaskesies
Paseta
Trade mark case bars poplar symbol use by distillery
Final decree in equity was issued by the United States circuit court with Judge J. Pritchard and Judge W. H. Brawley presiding. J. Somers & Co. vs Richland Distilling Co. and Briggs M. Wilson affirmed Special Master McCullough’s report, granting exclusive right to the word symbol poplar for spirits. Defendants fined 1850 dollars and 376 dollars costs, orders destruction of labels and用品, and enjoining further use of the symbol as a trade mark.
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United States Circuit Court
J. €. Pritchard
W. H. Brawley
J. ©. Somers & Co
Richland Distilling Company
Briggs M. Wilson
J. A. McCullough
Poplar Charleston
PRES MATHESON GOES WEST
Professor K G Matheson of Georgia Tech travels west to study technological institutes. He will visit Armour Institute of Technology Chicago and a Milwaukee institution, returning by September 1 to prepare for the term start September 26. Alleged shortage compromise offered by ex state treasurer Frank Kimes, agreeing to repay 87 ODL into the treasury to settle the charges.
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K. G. Mathexon
Georgia Tech
West
Matheson
Armour Institute of Technology of Chicago
Nelwaukee
Tech
Culver Military Academy
Culver
Indiana
Atlanta
Topeka Tan Aurust
Kimes
Grimes
New York Sub Sue Chicago Over Forfeited Game
The New York National League club filed a civil suit in New York Supreme Court against the Chicago club for 3600 dollars. They allege damages from the forfeited game on August 7 at Polo Grounds after umpire Johnstone refused entry. McGraw wanted mixed-umpire agreement, which Chicago refused, prompting the suit.
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Chicago
New York
Cub
Crmpire Johnstone
McGraw
Bowden Lithia Water Endorsed by Noted Physician
A prominent physician writes after years of experience that Bowden Lithia Water is superior to any other on the market. The endorsement highlights the product as the best among lithia waters from reputable medical authority.
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Bowden Lithia Water
New Counties Gain Senate Seats After Long Georgia Fight
The Georgia Legislature closed One session hour fight by Hon. Joe Hall securing representation for new counties in the Senate. The bill, already favored by the Senate, passed 93 to 30, transferring Clarke, Dodge, and others into new districts, avoiding chaos feared if unacted. Adjournment sine die followed with gifts and resolutions among members.
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House
Joe Hi Hall
Bibb
Georgia Senate
Ufa
General Assembly
Senate
Georgia
Hall
Farr
Peyton
House Committee On
Clarke County
Newton, Walton, Clarke
Oconee
Rockdale
Tirteenth
Haveen
Oglethorpe
Elbert
Madison
Dodge
Dooly
Wilcox
Pulaski
Fifteer
Montgomery
Juffair
Irwin
Toombs
Jeff Davin
Tift
Grady
Turner
Crisp
Jenkins
Stephens
Clarke
Dodge Fm
Anderson
Chatham
McMichael
Marion
William Jennings Bryan
Ailock
Northen
Wallea
Davia
Burke
Wright
Richmond
Thice
Slaton
Akn
Bartow
Dunbar
John T. Boifeuillet
Felder
McClatchey
A. & Blackburn
Fulton
General Judiciary Committee
Boytn Wright
Madison Bell
Ledsinger
Rose
Upson
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Endorsed In Court Victory Story
A long letter discusses a libel case between The Ladies' Home Journal and Dr. R V Pierce. It notes a 1904 verdict in favor of Pierce, finding no alcohol or narcotics in the Favorite Prescription and praising its known ingredients and medical endorsements. The piece argues the magazine seeks a new trial and questions the publishers' statements.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Igo4
Dr. Pierce
Bok
Jine
Dr. Herce
S’ Home Journal
Its Home Journal
Pierce
International Typographical Union approves arbitration pact
Aug 15 Colorado reports unanimous vote by delegates to back the union and executive council. They praise content conduct and endorse a 10 percent levy. Agreement with the American Newspapers Publishers Association will be ratified next February. New pact differs from 1907 and shields publishers from walkouts and boycotts while agreeing to arbitrate wage and labor terms. National arbitration panel will include five union executives and three publishers' committee members. Indianapolis, Hot Springs considered for 1907 convention. Seattle invited for 1809. St Louis bid for 1909. Atlanta seeks 1910 meeting.
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Colorado
Colo
American Newspsers Publishers Association
Alven
Frederici Driscoll
Lebor
Councl
Publishers’ eEssociation
Iodianapolis
Hot Springs
Seattle
Union
St Toe Me
Atlana
Municipal Electricians Convene in New Haven Convention
The International Association of Municipal Electricians opened a three day convention in New Haven Connecticut with papers on technical and trade topics to be presented by members.
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Municipal Electricians
New Haven
Conn
Ineernational ‘Association of ‘Municipal Electriciana
Fight at Atlanta Birmingham baseball game ends in melee
A dispute over entitlements led to a fight between Frank Darnell and J B Bowen after a foul ball incident near the right field during yesterday's Atlanta Birmingham game. Darnell struck Bowen in the face, bystanders separated them as Bowen bled, and police intervened to restore order.
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Frank Darnell
J. B Bowen
Darrell
Avory
Bowen
Bowen Dursef
Separa
Charan
Mortuary Notices From Flemington Georgia
August 15 dispatch reports the death of RB Caseels a retired wood and coal merchant aged 56 with a widow Florence Gordon and six children. Also James Lotgeff 29 died at 95 Means Street with funeral at 2:30 PM from residence and Maggie James 44 wife of C T James died at 484 Woodward Avenue with body to Camakie.
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B. & Caxsells
Flemington, Ga
Flemington
Sperial
RB Caseels
Florence Gordon
Atlanta
C. Carson
Valdosta
Elizabeth and
Roberta Cassels
This Place
Ralph B. Caseels
Walter L. Casesls
Homeruilla
Thomas G. Cassels
Savannah
James Lotgeff
Means Street
Casey's Cemetery
Maggie James
C. T. James
Woodward Avenue
Camakie
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