Big Holiday Train Wreck Delays Southern Passengers
A Birmingham to Atlanta passenger train No 38 encountered freight wreckage near Talaroora causing delays and detours via Anniston and Rome. Passengers faced long waits and bruised feelings but enjoyed scenery on the reroute. Some travelers rode free due to the suspension of passes amid rate protests.
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Buncil
Alabama
Atlanta
Hirmingham
Sery
Southern Railway
Sne State Lane
Talaroora
Llere
Ter
Anniston
Rome
J Craw
Birmingham
Losig Mums Ber
Gath
Memphis
Asheville
Knoxville
Atlanty
Spartanburg
Memphs
Passing Throng Reports Atlanta Figures In County Scene
Frank C Abernathy recalls a Saturday in Atlanta meeting a cluster of stock dealers and local figures near Henderson crossing. The account names Howard Long George Alexander Toompani Charley Pittman and J Sweat of Waycross discussing politics business and denouncing broad enfranchisement while urging stable growth and opposition to rail reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Abernathy
Atlanta
Manhattan
Ro O
Jimmy Glessner
Hendderson Crossing
Clark University
Glessner
Dave
Mauldin
Gainesville
North Georgia
Canderiver
Howard Long
George Alexander
Toompani
Marietta Etreat
Charley Pittman
1A Masic
Ion
J J. Sweat
Waycross
Bryan
Sweat
Partisan Board of Registrars
Democrats Endorse Australian Ballot in Muscogee County
Columbus Ga August 30 Special The Australian ballot system was endorsed by Muscogee county democrats after a mass meeting approving its use in the two most recent primaries and directing the new county executive committee to run all future primaries by this method Delegates to the state convention at Macon were urged to push Australian ballot in all state and county primaries James B Key elected chairman with 248 votes to 182 for T Lesle Bowden The meeting was lively A resolution called for electing the county executive chairman at primary time when county officers are chosen rather than at a main meeting A motion praising retiring chairman Lester C Slade and others for enforcing the Australian ballot in recent primaries was adopted The Muscogee county rate was fixed at 250 per thousand dollars a reduction of ten cents and among the lowest in the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Muscogee
Buccogee
Macon
Georgia
James B. Keynas
T. Lesle Bowden
Lester C. Slade
Russia to Issue Bonds for Relief and Extend Martis Law
St. Petersburg August 30 an imperial ukase today authorizes the minister of finance to issue 25 million dollars in four percent rentes to cover relief expenses for districts affected by the crop failure. Another ukase prolongs martial law where it has already been enforced for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Petersburg
Minister of Finance
Croom
Wyoming Republicans Endorse Roosevelt Backing and Reelection
Casper Wy August 30 Republicans at the state convention endorsed President Roosevelt’s administration and the last Congress. The delegates approved the party platform, backed the Wyoming delegation in vigor and urged the reelection of Senator Warren with Jas Jeghe- Jatwo as noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Caspar
Wyo
Roosevelt
Servine Warren
Jas Jeghe- Jatwo
Liberal Legislature Allocated Large Yet Delayed Appropriations
The legislature closed with appropriations totalling about 447.991.17, largely delayed until 1907 and 1904, so taxes did not rise. the tax rate was set at 4.80 per 1,000, aided by higher property values and anticipated revenue from railroads and new corpora tions registrations.
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State Agricultural College
Athens
Jamestown Expositeon
Ogiethorpe
Bkne Ey
Joan
Gordon
Technological
Addi
Terrell
Wright
Georgia
Central of Georgia
Alabama
Smal
Deaths from Insect Bite and Lockjaw Hit Two Families
In Columbus Georgia Carrie Susie Parmer seven months old died from blood poisoning after an insect bite on her arm four days earlier. The funeral was held at Smith's Station Alabama. In Phenix City Alabama James Alton Brady nine died from lockjaw after a fall caused a leg wound. Funeral held this afternoon.
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Columbus
Carrie Susie Parmer
D. L Parmer
East Highlands
Smith's Station
Ala
James Alton Brady
A.A. Brady
Phenix City
Nina
Unidentified Traveling Man Found Dead in Columbus Ga
Remains of a traveling man who died suddenly Tuesday of tuberculosis in Columbus Ga remain unclaimed. Telegrams to Michigan towns have elicited no response. Authorities suspect he may be Dr. C. H. Lincoln of Ann Arbor though not confirmed. The body will not be interred until identification is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumbus
Michigan
C. H. Lincoln
Ann Habor
Adams Elected Mayor in Eatonton Ga August Meeting
Eatonton Georgia on August 30 reports W F Adams chosen mayor by a flattering vote. The new town council will consist of F W H C Walker B W Hunt W C Liliie Dr W B Moora and R D White, following the mayoral election.
Bowden Lithia Water Promoted As Best Mineral Water
Local advertiser claims Bowden Lithia Water is the best mineral water on the market and offers proof via a doctor. Consumers are urged to call phone number 1886 for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowden Lithia
Women Decide In Homes And Corporations, Study Finds
In every corporation there is a decisive man who dictates contracts. similarly in homes one woman often holds the power of decision. The Ladies' Home Journal, read by a million subscribing women, shapes expenditures and advertising through their influence, with Curtis Publishing Company responsible for its character.
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Tion
Corporations
Tue Lapies
Lapies’ Home Journal
Tuer
Curtis Publishing Company
IRE
Bell is Named by Acclamation
Gainesville Ga August 30 Special The ninth district congressional convention met in the superior court room at the courthouse at 1 oclock this morning. The meeting was called to order by Hon W B Smith of Hall chairman of the democratic executive committee of the district. Upon motion of Hardy Hubbard of Dawson county was nominated for temporary chairman. Permanent organization was perfected by the election of W B Smith of Hall county as chairman and A S Hardy as secretary. A roll call showed all seventeen counties represented but four. A committee of nine was appointed to retire and present to the convention the names of one person from each county to serve as executive committee for the ensuing two years. The chair appointed W B Sloan WS L Tankersly Crawford J Keith BP Gaillard J M Bell J R Hubbard I F Duncan and J A Grant. The committee recommended the following gentlemen from the respective counties Banks W P Hardin Commerce Ga Cherokee P F Dupree Canton Ga Dawson J R Hubbard Hubbardville Ga Fannin T T Fain Blue Ridge Ga Forsyth Dr J H Horkenhult Cumming Gilmer J B Hudson Ellijay Ga Gwinnett M S Cornett Lawrenceville Ga Habersham J S Adams Demorest Ga Hall W B Sloan Gainesville Ga Jackson J S Ayers Jefferson Ga Lumpkin T S Littlefield Dahlonega Ga Milton Walter L Bell Sheltonville Ga Pickens G M Bu Jasper Ga Rabon J H Dentcke Burton Ga Stephens J H Kyte Ayeraville Ga Towne T W Gibson Miaswasee Ga Union W M Waldrup Choestoe Ga White G S Kytle Cleveland Ga Colonel BP Gaillard of Hall moved
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Gainesville
Superior Court
Court House
W B. Smith
Hall
Hardy
Hubbard
Dawson County
W. B. Smith
Hall County
A. S Hardy
W. B. Sloan
Sloan
WS L. Tankersly
T. Crawford
Forsyth
J. H Horkenhult
Cumming
Gilmer
Hudson
Ellijay
T Gwinnett
M. S. Cornett
Lawrenceville
Gal. Habersham
J. S Adams
Demorest
Ge. Hall
Ackson
Ayers
Jefferson
Lumpkin
T. S
Money Making Was Discussed at Negro Business League Meet
Fully five hundred delegates to the National Negro Business League registered as the convention opened in El Bethel church. Yesterday's program covered agricultural problems with farmers like Deal Jackson of Albany sharing experience and urging enterprise. The day concluded with sessions on various trades and a final banquet planned for Piedmont Park at 5 o clock.
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National Negro Business League
Atlanta
National Negro’ Business League
el Bethel Church
Deal Jackson
Albany
Hfe
Preent
Jackson
Booker Washington
Aaron
William Boyd
Ellington, C
Toney
Barry
Alfred Smith
Oklahoma
Georgia
Paris
Smith
AC. Wingate
Warrington
Fla
Charles Bunn
Indianapolis
Tod
William Hill
Montgomery
Sia
Charles H. Anderson
Jacsille
Charles 8. Carter
Norfolk
Isaian T Montgomery
Mound Payou
Miss
A. H. Underdown
Washington, D. C
H. T Risher Jackson
Belle Davis
Ind
Joe Turnbe
Metropolis
Piedmont Park
At & O
Mercer Dormitories Planned for Mercer College Campus
Macon Georgia August 30 Special The building committee of the board of trustees of Mercer has prepared plans for two new dormitories on campus Work will begin soon Both buildings will be large enough to serve Mercer for several seasons They will be ready for occupancy at the opening of the spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Board of Trustees of
Mercer
Fever 05 Conquered Says Yellow Fever Controlled
Jackson Mississippi August 30 Surgeon J B White of the marine hospital service traveling from Natchez declares in an interview that the south no longer has reason to fear yellow fever and that the disease can be absolutely controlled. He urges reliance on the mosquito theory and elimination of quarantine.
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Jackson
Miss
J. B. White
The
Marine Hospital Service
Natchez
South
Nomination by Acclamation for Thomas M Bell in Ninth Georgia
The Georgia ninth district convention nominated Hon Thomas M Bell for the sixtieth congress by acclamation with a rising vote. A committee was appointed to notify Bell and a resolution praised his first term and pledged unanimous support for further measures aiding public improvements agriculture and district interests. The convention adjourned sine die with Smith as chair and Hardy as secretary.
Death by own action kept secret at Trust Company head
Philadelphia reports coroner confirms Frank K Hipple died by his own hand at his Bryn Mawr home. He suppressed details to prevent a run on Real Estate Trust Company, saying directors would address any deficiencies. Family and coroner described a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the bathroom, discovered after brief disappearance.
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Philadelphia
Frank K. Eipple
Real Estate Trust Company
Burn Mawron
Joseph N. King
Montgomery County
Albert H. Reid
Adde
Hippie
Hopple
Bryn Mawr
Hipple
Nipple
Trust Company
Atrer
Orlock
Ware and Leland Southern Managers Meet in Atlanta
Ware and Leland, cotton and staple goods house, will hold a southern managers meeting in Atlanta starting September 1 with a banquet at the Piedmont hotel Saturday night. Attendees include J. A. Ware, eight Blakemore of Chicago, K. R. Owen of New Orleans, H. Cothran of Birmingham, George J. Bacon of Louisville, E. C. McGinnis of Nashville, and many others from Mobile to Macon.
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Ware & Leland
Atlanta
South
Piedmont Hotel
J. A. Ware
Blakemore
Chicago
K. R. Owen
New Orleans
H. Cothran
Birmingham
George J. Bacon
Louisvlle
E. C. McGinnis
Nashville
J. R. Stevens
Fiuntaville
J. H Aldsworth
Opelika
C. C Delancey Montgomery
J. W Moore
Selma
Robins
Mobile
E. W. Armstrong
Tupelo
Miss
R. G Strain
E. W Blau
Columbus
WK. Kalman
Albany
Wimmish
Americus
J. J. Smyth
West Point
P Oh Watson
Macon
C. C. Cothran
Clerks to Convene At Sevannah Union Convention
Sevannah Ga August 30 Special A local committee of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks with M A Buttimer as chairman is preparing for the seventh annual convention to convene in this city next Monday The meeting opens in the district court room federal building with prayer by Right Rev Bishop Kelley Addresses by Postmaster Henry Bhim Captain Walter C Hartridge and Hon Frank Rogers Ex president of the association then Arthur Donahue of Chicago will call the convention to order Business continues through Thursday with an entertainment program including a reception at the DeSoto hotel Tuesday night and a Tybee banquet Wednesday night
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Sevannah
United Wnonal Association of Post Office Clerks
M.A. Buttimer
Federal Building
Bishop Kelley Whl
Henry Bhim
Walter C. Hartridge
Frank Rogers
Association
Arthur Donahue
Chicago
DeSoto Hotel
Tybee
Harvie Jordan speaks at Mansfield judges barbecue in Covington GA
A large Mansfield crowd heard Hon. Harvie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, address farmers on the cotton market and holding movement. Col. James P. Cooley introduced him and spoke on unity to counter market manipulation. A Georgian meal followed as H L Middlebrooks praised Mansfield’s growth and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Mansfield
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Hhis
James P. Cooley
Jordan
Sutton
le Wall Street
Mr. Jordan
Colonel Cooley
Tegen
Mansfeld
H. L Middlebrooks
Coronet Middlebrooks
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Neal Bank
H. Thornton
Brantdon
W. F. Manry
Caldwell
Coie
Maier
HAG Hye
Bell
Thomas M. Bell
Gaiflard
Mesara Sloan
A. C Bell
Forayti Vv
Copgrees
Henry Blun
B. Philips & Son
Mack Henry
Fifth Avenue
Tom Williams
Derby
Essig Bros
Whitehall St
Cotton Association
H. W. Rountree & Bro
Kodaks
Kodak
A. K. Hawkes CO
Whitehall Street
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