Federal Court Moves Albany Division Formed
Congress passes bill establishing the southwestern division of the Northern Circuit with headquarters in Albany. Counties from both districts join: Northern Clay Berry Quitman Randolph Terrell Miller Webster. Southern Baker Calhoun Dougherty Lee Mitchell Worth transfer to the Northern District with Judge Newman to hold June and December terms.
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Post Case Before Court Over Fraud Charges In Jacksonville
The United States case against Mrs Helen Wilmans Post and others on mail fraud charges began in the U S district court in Jacksonville Florida with jury selection spanning the day. Prosecutors allege Post claimed cures through mental treatment including poverty remedies and matrimonial influences while the defense contends a fair trial would be possible. The trial is projected to last the week with expert witnesses on both sides.
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Fla
United States
Helen Wilmans Post
United States Court
District of Fields
Stripling
Questons
Ord
The Greatest Time Saver Any Man Can Buy
A promotional offer highlights a time saving device claimed to benefit every man with free access upon providing a name for enrollment. The text emphasizes universal usefulness and personal involvement, urging readers to claim theirs.
Taft Takes Oath as Secretary of War in War Department
Governor Taft was sworn in as secretary of war in a simple ceremony at the War Department. Secretary Root surrendered his portfolio and Taft began his new duties as General Chaffee supervised the oath. Taft and Root exchanged farewells as officers and officials witnessed the induction.
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Willam H. Taft Tovly
War’ Department
Elihu Root
Taft
Cimriella
Misa Wildy
Cincinnati
H. W. Taft
New York
T. RR. Wilfey
Philippines
J. G. Schmidlapp
Roots
General Chaffee
Root
John Randolph
War Department
Rockefeller Resigns From United States Steel Board
New York February 1 report that John D Rockefeller tendered his resignation as director of the United States Steel Corporation. The letter notes his inability to attend meetings. his son represents him on the board and Henry Phipps is likely to fill the vacancy. Morgan connections appear to have influenced the move with rock-solid expectations of Phipps’s unanimous election.
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New York
John
Rockefeller
United States Steel Corporation
John D. Rockefeller
United States Sigel Corporation
Henry Phipps
Steel Corporation
Police Aid to Poor Gets City Warden’s Backing
Chief Ball and Officer Goer distributed 28 cash relief to destitute families aided by the city warden’s organized charity. The chief notes these funds cover temporary, immediate needs and only a few cases arise annually outside police efforts.
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Essh
Goer
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Pension Department Established in Virginia and North Carolina
The pension department of the Coast Line was established today with headquarters moving to Wilmington, North Carolina. A board of pensions will administer the new unit, currently composed of Dr. G. A. Thomas, J. S. Chambers, KR. EB. Smith, BT. Pleasente, and H.C. Princ.
Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure advertised for widespread diseases
The advertisement claims catarrh causes many diseases and that curing catarrh at the source cures all. It touts the Total Eclipse Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever and related ailments. The copy promotes smoking the remedy as a pleasant treatment and offers free samples and pricing from Eclipse Medicine Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Eclipse Medicine Co
Atlanta
Iron MASTERS CONFERENCE CALLED OFF BY ILLNESS
Birmingham Alabama February 1 The conference of presidents from Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Sloss Sheffield Iron and Steel and Republic Iron and Steel to appoint experts for property valuations toward consolidation did not occur due to A W Thompson president of Republic Iron and Steel being detained in Chicago by a family illness A new date is not set but expected within a week
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Als
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Hefield Steel and Iron Company
Republic Iron and Steel Company
New York
A. W. Thompson
Chicago
Jill
Doctor praises Grape-Nuts as top health food
A Los Angeles physician with forty years in teaching and practice extols Grape-Nuts and Postum Food Coffee. He claims they aid digestion and brain function, recommends them to patients, and travels with them for mental work. He cites personal use and mentions a health book and physician endorsements.
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Los Angeles
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Whitney Former Secretary of the Navy Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
William C. Whitney, former secretary of the navy, underwent an appendicitis operation at his Fifth Avenue home. His condition remained serious but stable, with no alarm despite the magnitude of the surgery. He was stricken Friday after contracting a cold while leading firefighters at a blaze near his South Carolina estate two weeks earlier. His two sons and four daughters, including Miss Dorothy, are with him, while another daughter, Mrs. Almeric Huth Paget, is abroad.
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South Carolina
Mr. Whitney
Whitney
William C. Whitney
Dorothy
Almeric Huth Paget
Georgia Wins First Point in Supreme Court Battle
The U S Supreme Court granted Georgia permission to file a bill against Tennessee over alleged vegetation destruction from copper furnace fumes near Duskgown Tenn The filing marks a historic interstate case with potential vast consequences including territory loss and multi million dollar stakes If Georgia wins it could impact large corporations in Tennessee and Britain with investments around 2 million dollars
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Tennessee
Great Britain
Johnson
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Geotoe
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Supreme Court Action Affects Georgia Case Return Date Set
The court signals that if the Hart brief and Ligon Johnson submission plausibly frame the case, the decision will favor Georgia. Johnson completed service on Tennessee governor and attorney general and on officials of involved mining companies. Return date is April 15.
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Johnson
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Roanoke Offers 1250 Reward for Negro Suspect
Roanoke city officials raised the reward to 1250 for the capture of the negro who attacked Mrs. Shields and her daughter with a razor and hatchet in their home. Two suspicious men were reported arrested in Bluefield and Portsmouth, while state aid is expected to boost the total. Military companies remain in their armory awaiting orders from the mayor as the victims survive. In Washington, Georgians traveling to Chester for the City of Columbus launch were hosted by Bacon, Clay, and Reps Adamson and Bartlett.
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George J. ‘Shields
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Chester
Henatary Bacon
Clay
Adamson and
Bartlett
Senator Hanna Declines Invitation to Address Legislature
In Frankfort Kentucky today February 1 the Senate read Senator Hanna’s reply to the invitation to address the legislature. He thanks them but says he cannot accept the invitation.
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Senate
Hanna
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