Prize Limerick Winners At The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution awarded five dollar prizes for the best Americk verse on any subject. Winners include Miss Mattie L. Peavy of 39 U Crescent Avenue, city, with a humorous piece about a hat and a small man behind. Other noted entrants include F Childress of Atlanta, Catherine S. McKin of Meridian, Mrs. M. K. Craig of Atlanta, Will Gage Carey of Atlanta, and various honorable mentions.
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The
Constitution
Mattie L. Peavy
U Crescent Avenue
City
Children Celebrate Uncle Remus Birthday at Carnegie Library
On Friday December 6 at 3 o clock the Carnegie library hosts a children room celebration of Uncle Remus birthday. Miss Clara Wimberly will tell several Uncle Remus tales and a bulletin on his life and works by Miss Wooten is distributed at the library with a frontispiece by Miss Mukubin.
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Uncle Remus
Carnegie
Remus
Tnete Tiemus
Clara Wimberly
Gordon County Fair Association elects officers for 1908
An enthusiastic stockholders meeting in Calhoun Georgia reports the Gordon County Fair Association in better shape than since its formation. Officers named include C F Vance president and J T McVay secretary with O X N Starr as board chair. A Hall address at Cordele Opera House is to be delivered by Colonel Walter Fo Hall with large expected attendance.
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Calhoun
Gordon County Fair Association
Avanta
Tsate
O. N. Starr
C.F. Vance
BB. ©. Anderson
Nellie Peters Glack
H. A. Dover
J. T. McVay
Secry
A. B David
O. X N. Starr
Tlulle Pitts
GT. Fite
W. M. Trbnmier
King
Edgar Fuller
Corbin on the Philippines Hold the Islands, General Says
Lieutenant General Henry Corbin, retired, urged holding the Philippines at a New York dinner. He noted the islands have cost little beyond 20 million dollars plus 5 million for education and teachers salaries, and argued opposition came from fears for local rice and tobacco industries.
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New Yorlk
Tienry
Corbin
Ohio Society
Manhattan
Philippine Islands
Philippines
College president to address farmers in Dawson county
A. M. Houle president of the State Agricultural college at Athena has accepted an invitation from the Farmers Union to speak to the county farmers on agricultural matters. He is expected to be in town next Monday and will deliver his address in the court room during the noon recess of Terrell superior court.
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Dawson
Atlanta Baggage Case Probed By Railroad Commission
Drummers and business leaders testified before the Georgia Railroad Commission on alleged monopoly and poor baggage handling by the Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company. The hearing, with witnesses from the United Commercial Travelers and Travelers' Protective Association, focused on terminal baggage rules and calls for equal treatment of all transfer firms. Evidence suggested the depot had shifted from a protected transfer company to open access, while witnesses cited delays and loss of service in arguing for reform. The case was continued to December 13 with further testimony anticipated.
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Atlanta
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company
American Baggage and Transfer Company
Atlanta Terminal Company
Atlanta Baggage and Transfer Company
Linton Hopkins
TP. A
UC. T.om
Tenited
Commercial Travelers
Travelers’ Protective Association
Railroad Commiission
American Baggage and Transfer
J. T. Anedrews
Jd. Hollingsworth
J. B. Batterman
George A. Gershon
Tamer Trater
A. T. Bancker
Everett-Hidley Company
Beck & Grees
Ernest L. Rhoder
F. F. Black Company
A. Wickersham
Aanta Terminal Company
P. J. Brewster
Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & McDaniel
Luther Rosser
Preaident Haas
Atlanta Burgage and Cab Company
Freer
Sso
Atlanta Rageane and Cab Company Employees Aid Service
Atlanta Baggage and Day Company
Ir. C. Oakford
Attenta
Rosser
Mr. Oakford
Fickett
R. Xni
United Commercial Travelers
Union
Terminal Station
Governor Hoke Smith may announce Senate bid at event
After returning from Washington Governor Hoke Smith plans to speak at the National Harbors and Rivers Congress next Wednesday and is expected to announce whether he will run for the United States Senate against A. 8. Clay. Colleagues and supporters at the state capitol suggest rising political pressure and ongoing speculation about his plans, with allies like Murphy Candler and Tom Felder visiting the governor and weighing the potential implications for Georgia politics.
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Washington
National Harbors and Rivers Congress
Dp 13
Hoke Smith
United States Senate
United States
Clay
State Capitol
Murphy
Candler
DeKalb County
General Assembly
Senate
Tom Felder
Bibb County
T. W. Hardwick
Tenth
Smith
Railroad Commission
Georgia tax digest shows 33 percent rise in 1907
The comptroller general’s annual report for year ending December 31 1907 indicates corporate values in Georgia rose by 33.3 percent over 1906 with state taxes on 123 558 172 3B versus 90 832 187 in 1906 a gain of 32 725 985 The total digest lists 586 978 707 for 1907 up from 536 699 52 in 1905 an overall rise of 72 005 342 for both corporations and realty. Captain Harrison presents key figures and notes farmers shifted cotton sales by fall 1905.
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Comptroller General
Georgia
Teturna
Harrison
Baggage firm blamed for train delays and lost trunks
Witnesses including A Manuel and J M Morris testified about delays and missed baggage from the Atlanta Baggage and Transfer Company and its exclusive cab rule. They described trunks arriving days late or without claim checks and poor service for hotel guests. The commission adjourned hearings to December 12 for final orders.
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A. Manuel
Atlanta
J. M. Morris
Ivy Hotel
Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company
Simple Remedy for Skin Bacilli Promised by Chicago Doctor
An advertisement touts a D. D. D. Prescription claiming instant relief forBezema itch and other skin diseases. Credited to Dr. Decatur D. Dennis, the prep combines wintergreen oil with soothing remedies. A Creston, Iowa man reports curing a severeBe zema after costly doctor visits, praising the product and inviting others to write for pamphlets. Jacobs' Pharmacy lists locations for purchase.
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Chicago
Decatur D. Dennis
John A. White
Mills Street
Creston
Saya
D. D
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Marietta
Wiutehall Sts
Barely Escaped Lynching in Columbus Ga Negro Assault
A white night of violence is described as Charles Lewis a negro from Union Springs AL entered the home of Clara Silvey a colored woman and tried to assault her. After a brutal struggle he was repulsed and captured by the Black community with armed men surrounding the scene. Sheriff was notified and authorities arrived to prevent further trouble.
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Columbus
S. W. O'Nenl
Charles Lewis
Union Springs
AML
Clara Silvey
Lewis
Mr. O'Neal
Tewis
Grover Willis
Ransom to address agricultural students at Athens
President T. A. Ransom of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association has been invited by Dr. A. M. Soule, dean of the university’s agricultural college, to speak to the student body in January about cotton seed, meal, and oil. Ransom’s prior talk to the Georgia Dairymen’s Association impressed Soule to extend a similar talk to dairying students. The date will be announced later.
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T. A. Ransom
Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
A. M. Soule
Agricultural College
Athens
Ransom
Georgia Dairymen's Association
Griffin
Soule
The
Europe
Holland
Denmark
England
Dr. Soule
Georgia
Night riders charged in tobacco beds destruction trial
Three prominent men James Cross Dr S C Haskins and George Sanders are on trial at Clarksville Tennessee charged with destroying tobacco plant beds. The jury has been completed and the case draws much attention due to the defendants’ prominence.
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Nashville
Teen
James Cross
S.C. Haskins
George Sanders
Clarksville
Tenn
Old Officers Reelected at South and North Railway Meeting
At Montgomery Alabama on November 30 stockholders reelected the old officers of the South and North railway with George W. Jones replacing the late J M Weikner as vice president. A minority-led injunction blocks more than thirty thousand shares of Louisville and Nashville stock from being bought by the larger company. An audit committee was named to review officers accounts concerning Louisville and Nashville operations. Milton H Smith and other Louisville and Nashville officers hold positions with the South and North board.
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South and North Railway
Montgomery
Ala
George W. Jones
J. M. Weikner
Henry B. Gray
Diaer
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
South
Louieville
Nashville
Meke
Milton H. Smith
Louleville and Nashville
Ash Rain Falls Over Alaska From Volcano
Nome Alaska November 80 ash from a volcanic eruption blankets the Alaska peninsula and surrounding coast. Fine gritty dust covers miles, filling buildings and drifting into homes as outdoor life becomes difficult. Miners report snow laced with ash and sleeping hardships. officials warn of air and breathing concerns with no serious damage expected.
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Nome
Alaska
Siberia
Alaska Peninsula
Aleutian Islands
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