National Commercial Gas Association Holds 9th Annual Convention
About 1800 delegates gathered in Philadelphia for the National Commercial Gas Association's ninth annual convention and exposition, with officers elected and papers read on gas sales, customer service, and maintenance. Speakers from Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Newark, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia discussed systems for consum ers, maintenance funding, and lighting innovation.
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Oc Weisrerher
Cedar Rapids
Lewa
Hig Ad
Ward
Howe
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company
Chicago
Hoye
Sublee
T H Barrows
Joseph Myers
Philadelphia
William Ypettes
Newark
Philmer Pres
Indianapolis
Welsbach Company
Asumers
Gas industry leader drives Atlanta exposition success
Prominent gas official J Rushin directed the National Commercial Gas convention exhibition at the Auditorium Armory. He supervised thousands of feet of gas line and guided 77 booths while speakers highlighted lighting tech and new appliances. Directors were elected, concerts filled the hall, and exhibits from Fiat Lux and Meek Oven drew crowds and donations for charity.
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J. R. Chamberlain
Grand Rapids
Charles M. Cohn
Baltimore
Percy S&s. Young
George D. Roper
Rockford
Mr Cohn
J. E Mayer
Chicago
Harry D. Schall
A. F. Brill
The
Ruud Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
William H Pettes
Newark
Louis Stotz
New York
Leo McConville
Fifth Regiment
Clint
Barber
Percy Starnes
Fiat Lux’ Company of America
Theodore H Lund
Chiease
George H Holden
G S Blodgett Company
Burlington
Mallory Line resumes Brunswick service replacing Clyde
Brunswick December 3 The Mallory Line resumes weekly service to New York replacing the Clyde line on Saturdays. The Mallory will run two steamers, using the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic terminals, with M Riley Jr as Clyde agent continuing with Mallory. The move aims to boost Brunswick traffic by leveraging Mallory’s interior business.
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Brunswick
New York
Mallory Mne
Bee Line
Clyde
Mallory Line
M. Riley, Jr
Clyde Line
Call to National Banks Declares October Report Date
Washington December 3 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks in the United States at the close of business on Tuesday November 2.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
United States
Detroit advertising expert to speak to gas men group
Mr Lewis from Detroit Mach advertising manager for Burroughs Adding Machine company arrives to address the National Commercial Gas association at the auditorium Thursday. His talk on Efficiency In Advertising is eagerly awaited by gas industry leaders attending the convention.
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Rt. ST Elmo
Johnson Weds Lucile Cameron in Chicago Ceremony
Chicago report states Jack Johnson, the Negro boxer, married 13 year old Lucile Cameron from Minneapolis after grand jury indictments under the Mann Act. The ceremony took place at Johnsons mother’s home with a mixed crowd, police maintaining order while officials questioned age records and license issuance.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Lucile Cameron
Minneapolis
Federal
Johnson
Cameron
Vicense Johnson
McSweeny
No Longer Cranky About His Meals
A magazine style advertorial extols Syrup Pepsin from Dr W R Caldwell as a safe reliable digestant. It claims slow eating aids digestion and that Pepsin helps bowels and liver, ending with a offer of a free sample by mail and a money back guarantee.
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Caldwells
S P. Watkins Bethel
FE Roberta Bearntenla
MR. S
W RB Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Public ethics clash over wedding film plan
Chief McSweeny denounces the proposed wedding film as contrary to public policy and morals. Johnson says federal court will not be affected. a moving picture firm offered $5,000 to film the scene. He claims he told the Cameron girl they should marry, while she faces abandonment by her mother and stepfather who wants no further involvement.
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McSweeny
Johnson 5
Moving Picture
Johnson
Cameron
Penrose bill extends one cent letter postage nationwide
A proposal introduced by Senator Penrose would extend the current one cent postal rate to all cities with no carrier delivery, restoring the general drop letter rate for inside-city mail. The measure aims to standardize the penny rate across municipal mail service.
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Washington
Penrose
Gas Men Show Sparking Welcome for Atlanta Readers
City residents are urged to greet the Gas Men with cordiality and to visit the forthcoming show, demonstrating community enthusiasm and support for the event and its exhibitors.
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Ite
Atlanta
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CAS Men CO
National Association
National Commercial Gas Association
Curne
Brutar Rly Love
Willing Hare
Association
Cansen
Charles L Hulman
St Louis
Iiems
Uv Fo Weis- Berbder
Pierce
J of
Rusuin Homan
JC Hushin
Tlinta Gas Light Company
Auditorium-Armory
Mr Rushin
Ushiing Systemea
Taft Balk
Treece
Warkham
Des Moines
Tohn Ro Hare
Failbrick
Lork
Ta) Gas Company
Samuel Snyder
Elishidelpha T
Leavenworth
Kett
Norman Ma Beth
Friege
Fleet
J. Finsier
Association of Minneapolis
Holman
Oscar Wo Fons
B We Connell
New Haven
Jo M Norcross
TE Laure
Scattls
Meek Oven Company
Newburyport
Mass
Atlanta Yree Kindergarten Association
Mr. Merchant
McClure Ten-Cent Co
S. Broad Street
HIVE
Renau College
Gainesville
Atlanta Gas Light Company
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