Atlanta considers proposals for sanitary meat slaughterhouse
A special committee of Atlanta officials discussed fresh meat quality and sanitary standards after Inspector Wasser’s report. A proposed abattoir with refrigerating facilities, land grant, and a twenty year lease drew strong debate among board of health members aldermen and councilmen. inspectors duties and city involvement were hotly contested.
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Atlanta
Board of Health and Aldermen
General Council
Wasser
Meyer Woodward
Mayson
Dr. Benton
Board of Health
Ranson
Wynn, Mangum
Vaughan
AlVormen OeeHacheon
Taylor
Oldiknow
Giza
Joint Committee
Ita
W. H. White, Jr
J. J. McLendon
Board of Health Laws
Lesrees
Vommultree
Os Paca
Supreme Court judges rest after record year of decisions
The Supreme Court of Georgia ends a term with about thirty rulings issued and begins a rest period until October first. The final decision involved Chambers a Villa Rica drayman against Southern Railway, reversing a lower court and granting a new trial due to improper jury instruction on the parties’ worldly circumstances. The verdict favored Chambers, but the court found the railroad liable only for acts within the agent’s scope and authority.
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Supreme Court of Georgia
Southern Way
Drayman
Villa Rica
Southern Railway
G. A. Scarborough
Scerborough
Oly
Supreme Court
City council votes to send papers back for full report
The council, after delays, moved to recommit papers to City Attorney Mayson and have a comprehensive report prepared covering the entire issue and all ordinances for the next general council meeting. Meanwhile a Bear Grove resident credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and general debility.
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Ducer
Mayson
Oldknow
Third Ward
Qldknow
BE. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Fever at Matanzas New Orleans Telegram Details
President Irion of the state board of health reported a yellow fever case in Havana that was boarded at Matanzas after being ferried from Trattan on the steamship Miguel P Pinelles August 3. The vessel was disinfected and salted for New Orleans and the patient will undergo six days quarantine at the Mississippi quarantine station.
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New Orleans. Se
Irion
State Board of Health
The
Marine Hospital Service
Havana
Matanzas
Trattan
Miguel P Pinelles
New Orleans
Mississippi Quarantine
Too Much Skiddoo for Him
General Embler, treasurer of a New Haven telephone company, refused to change his number to escape slang but relented after persistent pranks. The 23 line prompted callers to shout skiddoo and even used riffs on his name. He finally altered his telephone number amid the taunting.
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Boston Herald
General Embler
New Haven
Qqmbler
Baiddos
Mr. Baiddoo
Might Be Worse Chicago News Fragment
Fragmentary Chicago News text shows a quarrel about marriage and housing. The dialogue hints at a husband defending actions and a spouse reacting to perceived motives and public opinion. No clear names, dates, or events are readable.
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Chicago News
Popu
Epiteft
Gas company favored by council committee report
Street committee of the general council cleared objections to a gas vent and transmission pipes by a petition from Anton Delkin Frederick Ladd of Atlanta and Thomas J. Nestor of Nome Alaska. Attorney Napier said the company would meet city demands. the panel prepared a favorable report upon completion per the indicated terms.
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Council
Co Tar
General Council
Anton L. Delkin
Frederick E. Ladd
Atlanta
Thomas J. Nestor
Nome
Alaska
James
J. Key
George M. Napier
Ita
Mueg
Grand Army of the Republic Holds Encampment Adjourns at Saratoga
The Grand Army of the Republic concluded its fortieth encampment with adjournment to Saratoga, Minnesota, and named R. B Brown of Zanesville Ohio as commander in chief with staff appointments including Joseph W. O Neall and Charles Burrows. A Canteen question was laid on the table and a heated dispute over a proposed statue to Henry Wirz ended with the minority report adopted. The next encampment location chosen was Saratoga.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Wost
Saratoga
R. B Brown
Zanesville
Ohio
Joseph W. O'Neall
Charles Burrows
New Jersey
J. T. Holcombe
Philadelphia
J. W. Winanes
Onto
Cincinnati
Wisconsin
Ww. A. Ketcham
Indianapolis
Committee On Resolutions
Henry Wirz
G. D. Lee
Southern Veterans’ Association
Betcham
Torrance
Grand Army
Tanner
Fetcham
Fine Millinery Saved From London Wreck
A London rail wreck story recalls a woman who, uninjured, returned to the station to view the disaster and rescue a chiffon bonnet she had worn during the accident. Despite mounds of damaged luggage and splintered carriages, the delicate headpiece remained intact and dust free.
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New York
Londen
London
Inheritance and vitality in city offspring
The text argues that vitality comes from heredity and environment, noting that generations raised away from the soil may dull vigor. It warns that urban life produces delicate nerves and poor stamina unless hygiene and exercise are embraced, and urges developing and using inherited vitality rather than accepting decline.
Free Lunches From Tainted Meat Plant Exposed
Chicago inspectors raided a barn at 124 Illinois Street owned by William Davidson uncovering a site where six workers processed diseased pork into meat products used for free lunches in saloons. A cold storage warehouse held 25,000 pounds of unfit meat. Davidson’s books linked the meat to his firm. The plant for sausages and related items was seized as evidence.
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Chicago
Murray
Thinois Street
Wiliam Davidson
Davidson
Illinois Street
Coum
France to Build French Embassy in Washington
Paris August 17. The senate and chamber of deputies will first discuss in November the construction of a building for the French embassy on land already secured in Washington. The government plans to seek an appropriation, amount not released, but expected to be ample for a handsome structure. Well-informed circles say Parliament will approve without opposition.
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France
Washington
Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Scientist to spend months alone on Kerguelen Island
Alfred J Klein will spend three months isolated on Kerguelen Island in the Indian Ocean south of Australia. Sent by the Museum of Natural History for research, he expects to sail from Boston in September. A whaling vessel will visit to leave him and return after the three month stay.
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York
Man
Alfred J. Xleln
Kerguelen Island
Indian Ocean
Tasmania
Africa
Museum of Natural History
Boston
Euergelen
Klein
Obituary notices from August 17 include Cahill Neville and others
The clipping lists multiple death notices and funeral items dated August 17. William B Cahill from New York formerly an actor, James A Neville Bloomington mayor, Spalding Coleman Louisville board member, Rebecca Clark aka Sophia May author, Rev Richard Eddy Gloucester clergyman and author, Mrs John Knapp Watch Hill elder, Mrs Craigie London funeral, J W Johnson West Point police veteran, Mary Jane Morris Conley widow of G W Morris, G W Morris family, B Z Heartline Mason, J E Norris 95, James T Roberts Confederate Veterans service, and related funeral details. misc notes on destinations and minor details.
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James A. Neville
Bloomington
Tis
James Neville
Timeis
West Baden
Ind
Boarding Coleman
Lewisville
Louisville
Spalding Coleman
Board of Public Works
Kentucky
Tennessee
Michsophia
Skowhegan
Maine
Gcc
Johnson
Claude
Jamie
Leon Johnson
Maud Johnson
W. S. Johnson
Mary Jane Morris
Conley
G. W Morris
Cedar Grove Church
Coney
G. W. Morris
McDonough Road
Masons and
Odd Fellows
Oakland
B. Norris
J. E. Norris
Cerroi Street
Central Lodge of
Oca Fellows
Macon Fight for New Statin Resolutions to Be Presented
Macon business men met at the city auditorium to back a push for a large new union passenger station. Resolutions will be presented to railway officials urging unity of passenger interests under one appealing new shed. Notable speakers included Mayor Bridget Smith and several civic leaders.
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Macon
Constitution Bureau
City Auditorium
Jesse B Hart
Mace
Bridget Smith
E. 4. Wilingham
T. D. Tinsley
Lewellyn Hinger
George W. Duncan
Henry Horns
R L. McKenney
T. A. Cheatham
Bohter Walker
S. A Crump
George Glover
Lloyd Wes
J. I Lloyd
Nan Elizabeth
Brunswick
Central of Georgia Railway Excursions Offer Summer Tickets
Summer excursion tickets via Central of Georgia Railway to the mountains and lakes in the north and south, plus routes to New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and southern points. Tickets available at the season’s offices. reservations through any plant or representative.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Bhashore
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Saa
Antral
Georgia
Pamenger
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Morrison
Business College
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William B. Cahill
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Clark
Sophia May
Nordgewoois
Richard Eddy
Gloucester
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John Knapp
Watch Hill
Waten Hid
St. Louis
Charles Knapp
St. Louis Republic
J. 3. Knapp
Knapp
Beasides
Craigie
Uonn Oliver Dobbes
Ambaddador Reid
West Point
WS Salomon
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