Cold Weather Grips South Prompts Coal Famine Warnings
Weather across the South shows extreme cold with readings from 6 degrees above in Evansville to 45 in Galveston and 4 in Corpus Christi. Cities report record lows and forecasts warn of worsening conditions, with Mobile and Nashville recording subfreezing temperatures and bitter winds. Coal supplies are strained as this brutal cold tightens its grip on Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Missouri.
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Louisville
Ohio Rive
We Weather Bureau
Evansville
Ind
Galveston
Corpus Christi
Exas
Nashville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Atlanta
Little Rock
Birmingham
Birmngham
Ala
Brmingham
Kansas
Tailors Measure Five for Custom Garments in Parade
In a brisk group, forty-five men express satisfaction with the set of ready outfits while five are fitted for made to order garments. The scene suggests a shop session or event where standard sizes fit most, and bespoke measurements satisfy the remaining five.
Father hears of sons crime in Forsyth county murder tale
A Raleigh special describes Rufus and Alexander Stevenson connected to a Forsyth county murder of a man named Milder for money. Anderson Stevenson, an inmate at the Confederate home, intervenes recalling his sons' deeds. The report links Rufus to a prior murder conviction and notes Alexander aided their mother before capture.
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Raleigh
N. C
Rufus
Alexander Stevenson
Milder
Forsyth County
Anderson Stevenson
Rufus Stevenson
Stevenson
Eaton
Alexander
Fred Mathews Killed by Girl on Dauphin Island
News reaches Mobile of Fred Mathews dying on Dauphin Island in Mobile Bay after a girl, daughter of George Sprinkle, fired a pistol. Mathews, son of Scranton, Pa. ex-mayor, was brought there for burial. One report says he drew a pistol when she grabbed it and said, Watch me shoot, then she fired. Another account says Mathews insulted Miss Sprinkle.Bookkeeping shorthand and typing training offered by Draughon’s College Connally Building Alabama and Whitehall corner.
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Mobile
Als
Dauphin Island
Mobile Bay
Fred Mathews
George Sprinkle
Mathews
Scranton
Mies
Mathaws
Miss Sprinkle
Probable raise planned for United Mine Workers leaders
Indianapolis December 26 It is likely at the upcoming United Mine Workers convention a move will seek higher salaries for President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson. Mitchell earns 1800 a year and Wilson 1600 with 25 percent of their wages donated to the strike fund. Delegates plan a wage conference in January February and the wage convention is expected to draw over 1200 delegates from a membership around 250000. The credentials auditing committee meets Monday to canvass locals votes and delegates must be received by January 9 at national headquarters.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Wilson
Mine Workers’ Journal
Questions on a Draughons Practical Business College Offer
An advertisement asks if readers want a solid business education and good job prospects and promotes Draughons Practical Business College in Connally Building at Alabama and Whitehall. It highlights daily calls for bookkeepers and stenographers, investment in placement, and endorsements by business leaders, urging readers to request a catalogue before enrolling elsewhere.
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Draughons Practical Business College
Connally
Alabama
Whitehall
Prominent Savannah Citizen Moses Coburn Dies at 68
Moses Danville Coburn, a Savannah resident and Confederate veteran, dies at age 68 after a lengthy illness. Survived by children Frank Coburn Macon William Coburn Mrs George W Drummond Miss Emma Coburn Charles Coburn Denver and Mrs Stephen Harris.
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Savannah
Moses Danville Coburn
Sons of the Revolution
Rhode Island Chanter
Society of the Cincinnati
Frank Coburn
Macon
William
Coburn
George W. Drummond
Emma Coburn
Charles Coburn
Penmanship Expert Teaches at Draughon College
One of the citys most successful penmanship teachers will be found at Draughons Practical Business College Whitehall. Penmanship offered free to bookkeeping and shorthand students. Penmanship alone priced per month. Indorsed by bankers and merchants. Day and night sessions.
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Draughon
Practical Business College
Connally
Alabama
Whitehall
Frencerrohers
Craughan
Connaly
Higher salary for chief Ball attracts unanimous board support
The Atlanta police board unanimously asks the city council to raise Chief J W Ball's salary to 3000 per year, citing increased city size and responsibilities. The board also recommends raising captains to 1350 and sergeants pay to 275 daily, with a total appropriation of 163711.37 for next year.
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Police Board of Commissioners
Jones
Day
English
Commiestoner Jones
Fox
Ball
J. W. Ball
Tars
Atlanta
Mims
Unique Christmas Dinner at Quillian Homestead
In Gainesville Hall County a large landowner family hosted a Christmas dinner for tenants at the Quillian homestead. About 120 guests attended, including wives and children, with ample food provided. Separate dispatch from Moultrie reports Georgia Northern railroad officials denying rumors of a sale to the Atlantic Coast Line or any other company.
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Gainesville
Guillian
Quillian
Hall County
Georgia Northern
Moultrie
C. Whidcock
Georgia Northern Railroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Orphans Enjoy Christmas at Trinity Church Program
The Decatur Orphans home children, 137 in number, were hosted by Trinity church Sunday school for a Christmas entertainment in the church Sunday school room. A complete orchestra performed, Santa Claus distributed baskets of candy and fruit, and the evening featured a varied program of music recitations and songs. Rev G E Stone and Rev H L Crumley led the visit with trustees R A Hemphill, George Muse, and Asa Candler present.
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Decatur
Trinity Church
Santa Claus
C J. Beans
G. E. Stone
H. L. Crumley
R. A Hemphill
Orphans
W. Foote
H. L Crumley
Miss Duncan
S’y Santa Claus
Margie McElroy
BC. Davis
Roberts Printing Company Placed Under Receiver in Birmingham
Birmingham December 26 news reports the Roberts Printing Company being placed in receivership upon creditor petition. Receiver named is R A Thompson of Birmingham. Total liabilities are listed at 18000 dollars. Plant described as valuable with strong patronage prior to action.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roberts Printing Company
R. A. Thompson
Engineering Annual editors named at University of Georgia
Athens December 26 Special The Engineering Annual chooses Hunley Abbot as editor in chief Rus sell Gould senior editor Joe Hull junior editor Robert McDowell sophomore editor and Paul Lovejoy manager The organ of the Engineering Club has never skipped a year and is printed for free distribution to students with operating revenues from ads subscriptions and dues Hanley Abbott is noted as a literary star and past editor in chief of the Georgian Russell Gould has long assisted The Annual toe Hall of Athens a junior and SA E fraternity member contributes articles while Robert McDowell a Chi Phi sophomore shows strong writing expected to rise Paul Lovejoy Athens born business manager brings two years of experience and club involvement
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Athens
Engineering Annual
Engineering Club
Hunley Abbot
Russell Gould
Joe Hull
Robert McDowell
Paul Lovejoy
Engineering Club of the University
Hanley Abbott
Catef
Toe Hall of Athens
Chi Phi
Fort Valley Industries Expands to Meet Growing Demand
Fort Valley Industries in Fort Valley Georgia reports major expansions at its knitting mill with a half length addition and a new full building story. After months of overcrowding the improvements aim to boost capacity while the flour and roller mill delays ease as new machinery arrives, signaling imminent full operation and benefiting local farmers in Houston and Crawford counties.
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Fort Valley Industries
Fort Valley
Fort Valley Knitting Milla
Fort Walier
M Us
W. Hamis
Houston
Crawford
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Wallace & Company
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Treas
Centrel Ave
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