Southern Women Seek the Ballot in Historic Campaign
In Memphis and across the South, suffragists form the Southern Women Suffragists led by Laura Clay of Kentucky to demand voting rights in all elections. A resolution urges Oklahoma’s constitutional convention to grant women equal ballot rights, arguing it will ease race tensions and counter domination fears.
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Southern Women
Mise Laura Clay
Kentucky
Memphis
Southern Womn
Atlas Laura Clay
Keenducky
Mra Nanate Curtis
Texas
Iofe
Holiday Excursions Via Georgia Railroad
Holiday excursion fares via Georgia Railroad for Christmas travel from Gill Points south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi. Round trip fare one and one third plus 25 cents. Tickets on sale at all stations December 20th through 26th 30th January 7th final. For information contact Peet agents C C McMillin A G Plas ah Tackbon G
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Onlo
Potomac
Mississippi River
Loule
C. C. McMillin
Beneficial Results with Bowden Lithia Water Ad
Benefits claimed from Bowden Lithia Water appear in an ad urging readers to consult a physician and order a case now. Contact phone 1086 for purchase or inquiries.
Past Is Blank To Chamberlain
London reports the long retirement of Joseph Chamberlain due to illness. The Chronicle says he overtaxed himself at his seventieth birthday celebrations in Birmingham, causing a temporary memory loss though other faculties remain intact.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Chronicle
Birmingham
Dispensary Board Seeks Way to Use Leftover Liquor
Buena Vista Georgia December 20 special the dispensary commissioners face a problem after voting dry on December 3. Jointly operated stock of whisky valued about 350 dollars must be disposed of. Judge William A Little says no current law covers this disposal. The board seeks practical suggestions to handle the asset.
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Buena Vista
Buena Vista Dispensary
Commissionera
William A. Little
Through Sleeping Car Line To Memphis Train Schedule
The Seaboard schedule lists a 4:45 p m departure from Atlanta Union Station bound for Memphis with a 7:00 a m arrival. Dining car service noted. Vatican Objects to New Bill but official Vatican note calls the French government measure a broad suppression of church state separation, worse than prior rules.
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Memphis
Atlanta
Union
Old Depot
Birmingham
Seaboard
Vatican
Rome
Riley claims he was drugged in kidnapping case
A Georgia man Riley said he was drugged as his wife and young daughter escaped through a window during an incident tied to a move from Mobile to Macon. He was arrested for kidnapping his own child. custody details and a compromise sent the child to live with her grandfather, J M Staley, in Columbus. The case also notes a police court hearing and a later telecommunication interruption that halted a planned wedding in Columbus. Other items include Lizzie Folds and Park Davis delaying nuptials after a telephone alert, and John T. Coan marrying Mina Josie Acheriman in Columbus.
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Ratley
P J Ratley
Mary Ratley
Tag
Columbus
Jom Rati
Mobile Aia
Macon
Hin
Tokan
Lune
Montgomery
Ors Ratley
J. MM. Staley
Haa
Montgomiery
Talley
Mag
Petkee
Hackman
Bailey
Henry C. Margett
Park Davis
Lizzie Folds
Idm
Davin
Hargett
John T. Coan
Mina Josie Acheriman
Dedaville
Ala
Margett
J. B. Coan
Phenix City
Ula
Wadeville
Steamer Wes Disaster Kills Officers and Crew
Four white and ten black men died in the Scovell Beiler wreck near tid Dust Landing. Capt John A Quackenboss of Vicksburg IL and Wade Quackenboss among the dead, with Joseph Smith and Leval Verger listed among the injured. The boiler blast hurled debris 800 yards, the next steamer expected tonight or tomorrow morning.
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Viksburg
John A
Quar Ki Bue
Vicksburg
Wade Quackendoss
Ckabure
Joseph Smith
Yazconty Lev
Mr. Wilkinsons
Seya
Jap Warships to Visit San Francisco in Coming Months
San Francisco witnesses a surprising claim that Japanese warships will visit within months. Connal K. Uyeno states he expects Admiral Kataoka leading a training squadron, a flagship group famed for actions in the Russian theater.
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San Francisco
Connal K. Uyeno
Kataoka
Oicern
Opera glasses for gift and use now in stock
Walter Mallard Optical Company offers opera glasses in high grades, emphasizing they make a handsome lasting gift. The firm reports securing three of the largest importation orders after shipping to Atlanta. Stock is limited and guaranteed. Located at 6 Peachtreer Street.
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Atlanta
Maire
Walter Mallard Optical Company
Peachtren Street
Stillman Furniture Co
North Broad Street
Central of Georgia Freight Embargo Hits Savannah Route
Dispatch from Savannah reports the Central of Georgia Railway imposes an embargo on all freight entering Savannah except specified goods. The embargo affects cars handled in local terminals and will last seven days as congestion eases. Freight to Atlanta remains unaffected with possible diversion to Brunswick and Charleston.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Savannah
Central Railway
Jinea
Central
Brunswick
Charleston
Avanta
Prince
Good Cotton in Great Demand
Local cotton goods manufacturers report a ten day shortage of suitable raw cotton to meet rising market demand. They expect to halt production at current prices until mid February. Industry sources warn that current cotton from the belt is unsuitable and may push demand toward paper stock and cheaper carpeta producers.
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Providence
Special Holiday Trains Between Atlanta and Albany
Central of Georgia Railway schedules extra trains for holidays between Atlanta and Albany. First train departs Atlanta at 8 45 a m and Albany at 2 00 p m, starting December 15 and running daily through December 25 for holiday travel. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent or WIL FOaG, District Passenger Agent.
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Atlanta
Albany
Central of Georgia Railway
Atlata
WIL Foag
Holiday ticket rates spread crowding at depots
Holiday rates on passenger tickets went into effect yesterday and depots reported record crowds as travelers rush home for Christmas. Students and graduates in mortar boards drew attention in the busy waiting rooms while Christmas displays and trees brightened stations.
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Attlaria
Farwest
Convicted of Theft in Local Break‑In Case
Savavial Gn December 2013 was convicted to the superior court today on a charge of larceny from the company. The break in involved axes of ponds and stealing from them. Bolicitor general Osborne said he would not pursue other defendants at this time. No further details on sentences or outcomes were provided.
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Savavial
Pe Caly Bernard Metabe
Ogan Steamsiup ¢Om
Wes
Eral Osborne
Fente
Ence Saad Bat Peer
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