Suspension of Commissioner Brown and appointment of Mr McLendon
The governor suspended Joseph M. Brown from the railroad commission and appointed S. G. McLendon in his stead, effective immediately, citing statutory authority. Supporters say the move followed long criticism over freight rate reductions and consumer protections, while Brown contemplates legal action after consulting counsel.
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Railroad Commission
Kokesmh
Ion
McLendon
Mr Brown
Hun
Executive Department
M Hitch
S G Melendon
Thomas Boo and
Fete
Joseph M Brown
Hore Smith
Fitch
Thia
Hitch
Ue Brown
Brown
Clever Roatan dog runs news stand in Port Jenis legend
A dog in Roatan province attracts crowds as a newsstand helper. The intelligent animal helps sell papers, make change, and even operate a cash register until a quarrel with a passerby ends the run. The dog remains employed in legend as a bustling, self employed shop helper.
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Roatan Post
Toran
Port Jenis
Dom
Bues
Acrose
Fox
Acm
Judge Jones Criticized in Fight Over Criminal Prosecution Restraint
The article reports Judge Jones urging restraining measures against criminal proceedings on constitutional grounds. Solicitor Dent defends lack of a specific duty by the state and notes he faces no grand jury until October. Courts in Centerville and surrounding counties weigh whether federal injunctions halt state prosecutions and how juries should respond to laws being challenged.
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Montgomery County
United States
Soliicitor Dent
Jones
Dent
Centerville
Miller
I Richardson
Harnesville
Wert
Morgan County
W Court
Obituary notices and funeral services across city and region
A string of death notices from Edgewood to Greenville, with funerals planned at Barclay and Brandon, Greenberg Bond and Bloomfield, and Oakland cemetery. Included are details of J P Christian, JD Talipy, Evelyn Gawdet, Frvelyn Gawdet, a baby daughter, Miss Emily Dunaway, Hugh Hughes, and Postmaster McAlroy, noting ages, homes, and service times.
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J.P Christian
Scara
Hig
Edgewood
Barclay & Brandon
College Park
Evelyn Gawdet
Frvelyn Gawdet
Mrack
G Gawdet
Rernberg Bond & Bloomfield
Werthlew
Sixty Delegates Attend Georgia Agricultural Society Session
Strong address by President J J Connor opens the sixty first annual Georgia State Agricultural Society meeting in Carrollton with delegates from across the state. Speakers include W D Soule on agricultural education, Chancellor Barrow on the University of Georgia’s influence, and Senator J G Hardman on drainage. Governor Hoke Smith’s absence disappoints. Aycock of Carrollton to discuss cotton oil mills and farmer gains from seed processing.
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Carrollton
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Court House
J J Connor
Bartow
William Ddinbar
H W Long
Sid Holderness
Carroll County
W D Ham- Mock
Randolph
Connor
Georgia
Hoke Smith
A M Soule
Georgia College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arte
Woom Stockbridge
Atlanta
Tn Agricultural Education
D C Barrow
University of Georgia
Commonwealth
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Isle
Wis
William He Felton
Baron
South
Carrollton Veaterdas
Eovernor
Seciety
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Athens
Dr Souls
Blacksburg
Virginia
State Capitol
Soule
Aycock
Carrollston
Cotton Leeq Crushers Association of Georgia
Ife
Presgent Connor
McCandless
Ataie
The
Agricultural Society
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Arbitration as Remedy in Labor Disputes Debate
In a Reader Magazine instalment amid telegraphers' strike talk, William J Bryan urges compulsory arbitration to shorten hours and curb injunctions, arguing for impartial courts and public opinion enforcement. Senator Beveridge supports moderation and broader labor protections, predicting passage of anti injunction measures with labor backing.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Albert J Heveridge
Indiana
Reader
Beveridge
Constitution Tourists Return From Europe
A Seaboard Air Line train carried five young ladies back to Atlanta from New York after a two month European tour. They visited London Antwerp Amsterdam Heidelberg Lucerne Meiringen and many other cities, claiming the trip was a dream attend a contest and noting various winners who joined them.
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Atlanta
New York
Wisse Moble
Mattie Mangum
Ida ‘Williams
Janie Bush
Florine Langford
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Philadelphia
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England
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Molle White
Mattle Mangum
Ida Wiliams
Tanit Bush
Lucile Turner
Josephine Mallard
Mra & G
Gett
Philadelhia
Savanheh
Greenwood B& C
Josephine Maillard
Hamlit NC
Tampa
Fla
Father and Son Leave Home Griffin August 21
Grisham Manufacturing employee Burrell M Card disappeared with his wife and four children after taking what money remained and wages. His young son Pant Aw Cord allegedly plans to join him. The wife reports they are destitute and missing around Griffin.
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Burrell
Gresham Manufacturing Company
Grittin
Lees
Pasaday
Pant Aw Cord
225 Criminal Cases to Be Tried at Griffin Sale of Whisky
Spalding County court in Griffin opens the first Monday in September with Judge FE W Hammond presiding over what may be the heaviest docket in history. A total of 225 criminal cases, mostly for illegal whisky sales, will be heard. only about ten accused are present.
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Griffin
Tudge FE W
Hammond
Will 40H Central for 815 006, Leonductor Injured in Orchard
Griffin Ga August 21 Special p M oF Bridges a Central of Georgia train conductor who was Injured in the wreck at Orchard Lit several months ago will through his attorney Arnold Arnold of Atlanta file suit at the next turn of Spalding superior court against the company for $15000 damages the wreck is said to have been caused by the failure of a gang foreman to send a flagman to protect an approaching freight train Several other trainmen were injured but this is the only damage suit set to be brought.
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Orchard
Chattahoochee Valley Railroad Extension Grading Begins
The Wright and Hardaway Construction crew began grading the extension of the Chattahoochee Valley Railroad about 5 miles north of West Point. Work on the 30 mile project is set to start in earnest tomorrow under contract.
Shooting Doe 8) Bad Men Strikers Attacked Post Office
Reports from Ashfork Arizona state the Postal Telegraph office was attacked by an armed mob Monday night. Superintendent Leeds of the Postal Company says strikers had nothing to do with the trouble and local bad men were blamed. One arrest had been made.
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Ariz
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Adams Reelected Mayor in Eatonton Municipal Election
Adams was reelected mayor as Eatonton residents voted for mayor and council. Aldermen elected include W Hall, W B Moore, W oH Hearn, Hf oC Walker, J R Tweedy, and H J Gardner. Democratic executive committee members named HB Exell, MeoS Shivers, W G Griffin, Ww c Wright, and Dr Thomas. Rural education drives tax votes across Jackson County, with about fifteen districts approving local taxes to supplement state funds. Educational rallies and long term school plans unfold as districts prepare new schoolhouses and recruit teachers under Commissioner Moore’s board.
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M of Adams
Hall W
B Moore
Oh Hearn
Walker
R Tweedy
H J Gardner
Democratic Executive Committee
Exell
Meos Shivers
G Griffin
C Wright
Thomas
Jackson County
Commerce Ga
Jackson
Board of Education
Moore
Blood Poison Cure Offer From Dr Hathaway & Co Atlanta
A long advertisement from Dr Hathaway & Co promising a lasting cure for blood poison and other chronic diseases in men and women. They invite free confidential consultation and mail service, claim extensive experience in the south, and list offices in Atlanta Georgia with hours and address.
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South
DR. Hathaway & CO
Bam
Broad Dt
Atlanta
Yew Deal Ir S84 Francisco Mayor Appoints Police Commissioners
Mayor Taylor today appointed Police Commissioner Joseph J Magsett attorney and single tax advocate Charles A Swelgert attorney and Hugo Keill retired merchant to fill vacancies created by removals of Commissioners Pinn A S Wallen and John Y Moore for alleged misconduct in failing to remove Chief Dinan. The report notes a disappointing figure amid the turmoil with stray humor references.
Duffy Malt Whiskey Promoted As Health Tonic
An advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal cure and tonic. It claims to prevent summer illnesses, aid digestion, aid throat and lung diseases, and restore vigor, noting use in hospitals and by doctors, with a $1 bottle price and free testimonials booklet.
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Duffy
Duffy “Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Strikers Deny Men Returned In Telegraph Union War
Telegrapher strike notes fifty three men left Atlanta for Western Union in other cities but the strike committee says they did not return to Western Union or Postal employment. They claim two new members joined, boosting strength since the strike began. Also: discussion of daylight saving proposals and a lighthearted NY Tribune defense exchange.
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Price & Company
Atlanta
Western Union
The
Postal
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