First Shipload of Immigrants at Savannah Inspected
The first significant immigrant inspection at Savannah was held this morning aboard the Eugenia with 138 Austrians examined. All but three passed. three due to disease were sent back to Austria. The rest proceeded to their assigned destinations after inspection by Edgar T Whatley and assistants.
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Savannah
Eugenia
Austria
Edgar T Whatley
Department of Commerce and Labor
Messrs. Hopedike
Gregory
Walcheff
New Orleans
Keste
Chatham County
Brooks
Lowndes
Dooly
Decatur
Bibb
Effingham
Bulloch
Muscogee
Betjeman
Immigration Society
Williams Named President of Georgia and Florida Railroad
Augusta Georgia December 1 The annual stockholders meeting elected John Skelton Williams of Richmond Virginia as president Franklin D Brown of New York as first vice president LL Bemis of Richmond VA as second vice president J M Wickes of Valdosta GA as third vice president William H Barrett of Augusta GA as general counsel C F Williams of Richmond VA as secretary A Poe was named traffic manager and G A Hambright chief engineer with W H Alexander as auditor
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Augusta
The
Georgia and Florida Railroad
Acers
John Skelton Williams
Ofichmond
Franklin D. Brown
New York
E LL. Bemis
Richmond
J. M Wickes
Valdosta
William H. Barrett
Seaboard Air Line offers reduced round trip Christmas rates
Seaboard Air Line announces greatly reduced Christmas season fares. Tickets on sale December 20 to 26, 1907 and December 30 to January 3, 1908 with final limit January 8. Inquiries to J Puller, General Passenger Agent.
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Seaboard Air Linery
Seaboard
Wife of Police Chief Near Death in Chicago Home
Mrs Sarah F Jennings, wife of Captain Henry Jennings, chief of police, has been critically ill for weeks at the family home on 209 West Kimball Street. Midnight reports indicate her death may occur at any minute.
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Sarah F. Jennings
Henry Jennings
West Kimball Street
Mra Jennings
Local Court Delays Case Over Family Illness
In Atlanta court, the suit Sorrows versus Southern Railroad for damages was postponed until Friday due to a juror’s family illness after witnesses testified on Tuesday. The trial will resume Friday. The Atlanta Baptist Young People’s Union schedules its December meeting at Central Baptist Church on December 19 at 8 o’clock with officers to be elected for 1908. Rev. H. Hurley and Rev. J. D. Winchester expected to speak. The Men’s League of Avenue Baptist Church will meet tonight at 7:30 for its annual officer election. W. H. Jackson, formerly with the Atlanta Insurance Company, becomes general agent with headquarters in Atlanta. At Whith-McFenton Company, W. H. White Jr. is president, J. J. McLendon vice president, B. S. Pape secretary, B. B. Wilkerson treasurer. board of directors includes A llen, W. L. Mewborn, Ja McLendon, B B N Akerson and W. H. te.
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United States
Yestarday
Newman
Southern Railroad
Atlanta Baptist Young People's Union
Central Baptist
Men's League
THE
Avenue Baptist Church
Whith-Mcfenton Company
W. H. White, Jr
J J. McLendon
Pape
B B. Wilkerson
JA Allien W L. Mewborn
Ja McLendon
BB N Akerson
W. H. Te
Atlanta
No 38
Masonic Hall
Mitchell and
Forsyth Streets
N, Figret
Zapoo B. Moon
Terete
Royal Arcanum
Allanta Council
Royal Arcen
Elser
Ner East Hunter
Christmas Spirit on Whitehall Street in Atlanta
Christmas crowds fill Whitehall Street with eager shoppers. Jewelry stores report brisk business as seals of holiday cheer spread through dry goods, millinery, clothing, and candy shops. Children ask parents about Santa Claus while shoppers forecast a bustling holiday season with chocolates, ice cream, and gifts for all ages.
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Whitehall
Atlanta
Whitehall Street
Mame
Santa Claus
Jennie
Saint Nick
NO THIRD TERM FOR ROOSEVELT
A series of Republican and Democratic comments follows President Roosevelt’s decision not to seek a renomination. Georgia representatives Hardwick and Bartlett predict impacts on party unity and platform while others see a shift toward new nominees. New York Republicans pivot toward Governor Hughes as the strongest front‑runner, with Democratic voices noting the nation’s changing mood.
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Mr Roosevelt
Republican Party
Representative Hardwick
Georgia
Flow Bartlett
Bartlett
Roosevelt
Richardson
Alabama
Clayton
Congress
Henry C. Davis
West Virginia
Taggart
Casrman Taggart
National Democratic Committee
Gls James
Kentucky
Bryan
New York
Hugaea
White House
Hoosevelt
Hughes
Dryan
Lincoln
Neb
Roosevel
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Gruce
J. Thomas Gault
Austell Building
Gil Planta
E. van Winkle
Machine Works
Covington Hardware Co
ED Wallace
Covington
ED. Wallace
Peachtree
Name Williams
Ister
W. H. Jackson
Astna Insurance Company
Atlante
Mr. Jackson
Aome
the Cable.Company
Mason & Hamlin
Conover Cable
Kingsbury and Wellington Pianos
the Cable Company
Piano Makers
Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago, Ill
Hill St
Forrest
All Etreet
State of
Bartow County
Kingston
B. Turman & CO
Westview
Logan & Rose
Bol
Peachtree Street
Juniper Street
Piedmont Avenue
Grant Park
W. E. Worley
Empire Building
E. C. Criffin
Gate City
Whitehall St
Op.m
Castoria
Wiliam J Bryan
KODAK
Llooks
Charles Tne
Cu. Barrymore
Henry B Harria
Charlée Elein
Talon
B.D. Stair Ofera
Nat M. Wills
Lucky
York
Oana
Tare
Atlas
Atti Pharmacy & Fount
Seti
John M. Miller CO
Marietta Street
J. M. High CO
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