Federal law urged for uniform cotton base sampling
John Corrigan Jr reports on a House interstate committee hearing where Harvie Jordan urges a federal act to standardize cotton sampling and bale tare. He notes global production, proposes a uniform gin bow, marking, and tare entries to deter fraud and cut freight costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvie Jordan
Commerce Committee
House
John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Congress
Georgia
Adamson
Grorgia
Adamson Reid
Jordan
Great Britain
Germany
America
International Cotton Spinners Association
Ginnery
Canine Bastile Visit Draws Laughter on Manhattan Ave
City Clerk Walter Titlir and Councilman Claude Ashley visited a canine enclosure on Manhattan Avenue one morning where several dogs warmed to the officials. One husky named Bowser seized the city clerk’s trousers before the gate could close, but the escapade ended without injury or further incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Titlir
Claude Ashley
Manhrittan Avenue
Taylor
Bowser
Ian Age
Gate City eyes 1914 I A M E convention invitation
Atlanta extended an invitation to the International Association of Municipal Electricians to hold the 1914 convention there. Governor Slaton Mayor Wied ward and the chamber of commerce backed the bid. City Electrician RC Turner traveled to Watertown to present invitations and deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
International Association of Municipal Electrician
John M Slaton
Wiedward
Chamber of Commerce
City Electrician
RC Turner
Watertown N i
Itf
Turn 1
Bracelets Rise in European Fashion Centers
Watch bracelets grow in popularity worldwide with wide display in European fashion hubs. Dealers note motorists, soldiers, and athletes as leading buyers. extensive stock includes Gen Metal, Silver, Gold Filled, Gold, and Platinum. Catalogs available by mail.
Family of Andrew J Grubb Denies Suicide Motive
The family of Andrew J Grubb a prominent contractor of North Decatur denies he killed himself with strychnine at his home on 508 DeKalb avenue He had heart disease and was alone with his 19 year old son Harvey when he died after purchasing strychnine The family insists death was due to heart conditioned led by illness and not self inflicted The funeral is planned for Sunday at 2 PM at Moore Memorial church with Rev A J Hoalder officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J
North Decatur
Iehab Avenue
Cally
Vic Grubb
Grail Onho
Larvey
Wis Sopha Smith
Grubb
Dra Gon Harvey
Mr Grubbs
Mr Grubb
Mothe
Grad Hospital
Elizabeth Grubb
H Pierce
Harvey William Jack
Claude Gruob
DeKalb Avenue
A J Hoalder
Moore Memorial Church
Banks of Atlanta Lend the State at 3 per Cent
Governor Slaton reports a $475000 loan arranged with Atlanta banks to fund the first school teachers’ payment after eight months of delay. Banks from Atlanta and other cities offered loans at about 6 percent in New York, supporting Georgia’s finances and credit. The move, praised as a patriotic financial response, shows confidence in the state's fiscal responsibility and aids teachers awaiting funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks OF
Atlanta
General Assembly
Sinton
Slaton
Avjordane
New York
Georgia
Bsi
Resi Tartity
Tawre National Barlicani
Ala Georg A
United States
John XM Seaton
Street car burned as passengers escape at Stonewall station
Car No 2 of the Atlanta Fairban Railway and Electric Co was destroyed Friday morning when flames from 5 gallons of gasoline loaded on the car exploded after it rolled into Stonewall station. Two blasts followed as the flames rose about 75 feet, with stored gasoline tanks delaying the full explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Hundred Bills in Governors Hands as Enrollment Continues
Clerk Bottenfield and Secretary Northen worked through hundreds of bills turned to the governor for signature. The enrollment committee processed general measures and local bills, with over 600 bills already on hand and more to come. The notable general bill signed Friday was the mother rights measure from Representatives Jon Smith and Sam Ollie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T Botfeuillet
Senate
Charles Northen
Bottenfliet
Jon Smith
Fulton
Sam Olie
Richmond
Vaudeville Bill Promises Unusual Show at Theaters
Keith Vaudeville presents a unique program today with Reinard and Wille Weston among the stars. The show features clever character work and a lively lineup sure to draw a crowded theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Vaudeville
Acek Mhother
Reinard
Wille Weston
Vast Motion Picture Attracts Ground Showing
Modern attraction from a major studio opens with matinees daily at 7:10 and a late exhibition at 8:40 at the Gan. Production credits include naval personnel and government figures, with a focus on wartime themes and action sequences. Admission at matinees is 19 cents. evenings and rentals priced higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Gan
Meslay
Sams
Thas
Absence of Tax Tags and Fertilizer Sales Ruling
The court of appeals yesterday ruled that failure to affix tax tags to sacks of fertilizer does not void the sale or invalidate the revenue collection. The decision distinguishes tagging from other contract validity, stating that selling fertilizer without required tax tags is not automatically illegal, though a sale without analysis remains regulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillis
Court of Appeals
Governor signs notes to pay teachers early next week
Governor announces that the state has signed notes totaling 475000 with six Atlanta banks. The funds will be turned over to the state treasury and distributed to county boards of education by Monday to cover teacher salaries, marking the first fruits of the tax revision and new finances. Corporation taxes are expected next month, aiding state finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten
Atlanta
Ana
Educaton
Mortuary notices from Kilgore and others in Locust Grove area
Several obituaries and funeral notices from local families. Ivey Kilgore infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kilgore died at home on Lamp Street with funeral at Poole's chapel and interment at Caserys cemetery. Mrs Dole King age years died in private sanitarium, survived by husband and many relatives. funeral and interment planned in Locust Grove. Other notices include Mathis age years, transported to Washington for funeral. Mrs Bothernwha age years with sons and daughter, funeral from home to Louisville. Henry S Chaffin age 26, survived by parents and siblings, funeral to Monroe for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivey Kilgore
Mra J F
Kilgore
Lampsin Street
Poocles Funeral
Caserys Cemetery
Dole King
King
W Ho Spears
Locust Grove
Pooles Funeral Chapel
Mathis
Pirate Sanitarium
Barclay & Brandons Funeral Chapel
Washington Ga
Mra Bothernwa
Adams Street
Edward
William J Vernon
W P Fivnie
Louisville
Henry S Cghamn
Tige
Hera
RT Chaffin
Monroe
Weyman Yugh
Dana Chaffin
B Nowell
Slaton Plans Reappointment Of Medical Board Members
Governor Slaton will reappoint the five physicians currently on Georgia's Board of regular doctors of the state, aiming to keep the panel intact while enforcing stricter medical practice regulations and ensuring representation of all schools of medicine. The present board includes Dr M Ridley LaGrange, Dr C vy Nolan Warletta, Dr F D Patterson Cuthbert, Dr % Peterson Tifton, and Dr J W Falmer Alley. Three eclectics and two homeopaths comprise the slate under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaton
Ridley LaGrange
Vy Nolan Warletta
F D Patterson Cuthbert
Peterson Tifton
J W Falmer Alley
Baltimore and Ohio Fight White Plague Exhibit Car
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad plans an anti tuberculosis exhibit car to spread awareness across states. It will display progress, causes, and eradication methods with seating for physician lectures to engage health departments and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Liberty Hangs in Balance Over New York Georgia Extradition
New York Governor Sulzer faces a cross state clash as Georgia seeks Homer Reed who is wanted for swindling in Rome Ga. Reed linked to an Atlanta paper era and a 3000 stock sale, fled to New York where bailiffs prepare extradition papers. The case hinges on Sulzer's authority and Reed's possible danger if returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulzer
New York
John Willes
Rome
Atlan
Reed
Atlanta
Howe Smith
Georgia
John Helle
HM & Wright
Kelley
New York City
M F Sarnes
Court of Justice of the Peace
Hidley
Homer Reed
Riverside Drive
John Miles
Tomba
Elliot Norton
Sherif Barnes
Railroads Accept New Parcel Post Weight Increase
New York reports the railway mail pay committee of 268 railroads announces that parcel post service is government mandated with no compensation. The new parcel post rule, effective today, doubles the allowed package weight from 10 to 20 pounds under the increased weight unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Committee On Railway Mail
Morgan Pearce Dies in Atlanta After Career Rise at insurance Firm
The death of Morgan Pearce, son of Jefferson Pearce and a former Atlanta resident, shocks friends. A New York Journal of Commerce obituary notes his ascent at Frank & Do?bin, from office boy to manager within three years, and his trusted standing with colleagues. He graduated from Troni ne High School of Commerce and joined North British Mercantile Insurance as special agent. His career was marked by energy, enterprise, and respected character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgin Pearce
Jefferson Pearce
Atlanta
New York Journal of Commerce
Morgan Pearce
Gary
Jemi Fen Pearce
North British Mercantile Insurance Company
Tronine High School of Commerce
Frank & Do jBoin
Offie Boy
Frm
Wingie
Mariie
Herstore Wade
Tha Frm
Box Cars Burned at Cuvier Junction in Georgia
Four box cars burned at the Seaboard Air Line siding in Cuvier Bryan County early this morning. One car carried packages from Savannah to Statesboro, three were empties. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars. A package car was found nearby as probable robbery and arson to cover evidence. Several robberies have occurred at this junction and an investigation continues into the fire origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesboro
Seaboard Air Dine
Cuvier
Bryan County
Savannah
Seaboard
Negrars
Mob slays jailed black man in Georgia county
A Calhoun county mob of about fifty men stormed Albany jail and killed Spe cial-Son Lovett who had been jailed for the June killing of white farmers J Wilson and Hen Swords at Cordray s mill. Judge Park urged restraint but mob dispersed. Lovett had been moved from Macon to Morgan for trial delays and guard lines were set at the jail. The mob, masked, left after the deed, leaving no clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellman
Lovett
J . Wilson
Hen Swords
Cordrays Mill
Here
Morgan
Calhoun County
Albany
Macon
Leing
Negros
Judge Park
Nero
Wilson
Swords
Chinese Fight On Hill Near Nanking Reported
From Peking August 15 dispatch says sharp fighting continues near Nanking between northern forces and southern rebels. In Kiangsu province two battalions under General Chang Haun remain in Ching King city while government troops move toward Nanking. Rebels hold forts on the Silver Islands near Ching Kiang as negotiations to buy off leaders proceed with a $10 000 offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Nanking
Ching King
Kiing Su
Chang Haun
Nan- King
Silver Islands
Ching Kiang
Central Baptist Pulpit to Feature Two Prominent Churchmen
The Central Baptist church announces an 11 o clock Sunday service with Dr H C Bucholz head evangelist of the Baptist State Mission board to preach. WS Witham president and director of the Witham banks will also speak about the recent International Sunday School congress he attended in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist
H C Bucholz
Baptist State Mission Board
Witham
Witham Banks
Switzerland
Georgia Delegation to Present Postmaster Views in Washington
Washington dispatch notes Savannah delegates led by William Williamson plan to meet with the president Monday morning to present views on the Savannah postmastership Marton Tuicas of The Morning News is backed by Representative Edwards while Senator Bacon is expected to support the congressman. Rev L J Ballard and wife from Albany Ga travel with a group of girls and are touring Canada and eastern cities while in Washington. The Post Office Department summary shows Georgia had 1515 post offices on July 1, with 1731 as fourth class and 7 first class, 37 second class, and 140 third class presidential offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Corrigan
Washington
Bacon
Savannah
William Williamson
Marton Tuicas
Morningens
Edwards
L. J Ballard
Albans Ga
Tey
Canada
Postoffice Department
Georgia
ROVES TONIC PROMISES HEALTH BOOST
Fragmented OCR text claims a tonic arouses the liver, tones the blood, and strengthens the system. It mentions relief for fever and stomach issues, but the readable portions are garbled and nonspecific about ingredients, source, or verifiable claims.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Taylor
Electricians
Gate City
Maier & Berke Inc
Whitehall St Thar
Andrew J. Grubb
Andrew J Grleb
Sophia Smith
LL Bank
Sati Bank Athinta
Munther
Ma vIn Pictures
Mrs Dolhe King
E H Vernon
Henry S. Chaffin
Baltimore
Qhig
NEW York Tangle
Frederick Fanning
Boston Post
London Academy
Cork Examiner
Boston Herald
Trey
Boston Transcript
Ocean Renew
England
Brooklyn Times
Portland Oregonian
G. P. Putnam’s Sons, Publishers
N.Y
ALA Carte
N. Pryor St
B.tow
ALL Lines Union Depot
Phong
Eiseman Bros., Inc
K & HE
Boys’ Norfolks
Boys’ Wool
Norfolks
Official Outfitters
Boy Scouts of America
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