May Send Cadets to Inauguration in Atlanta
Business men, the general council, and military leaders meet in the chamber of commerce to plan sending Atlanta cadets from local military schools and the drum corps to President Taft’s Washington inauguration on March 4. They discuss costs, with a proposed $200 general appropriation and school contributions to cover transport and living expenses. Cadets’ and drum corps’ presence would place Atlanta at the forefront of national events, embracing the city’s spirit and hospitality.
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Atlanta
General Council
Commerce
Henry A. Jacks
Taft
Washington
Jackson
Atlante
Atlants
Drum Corps
Atlantis
Panasylvania Avenue
Mr. Jackson
Chamber of Commerce
Itas Hia
Atiagta
Atlanta cadets set to attend national inauguration
The article describes a civic movement in Atlanta to support President elect inauguration participation. Business leaders plan a Wednesday chamber of commerce meeting to appoint committees and promote a public display of active, united city involvement. Key figures mentioned include Mr Ase Candle, General Amfersha, Mayor Maddox, and Mr Paxon.
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Atlanta
Frmtr
Chamber of Commeres
Ase Candle
Amfersha
Maddox
Paxon
Atlante Ig
Taft to be made Mason at sight in Cincinnati
Cincinnati February 2 The grand master of Ohio Masons Charles H Hoakinega of Zanesville has offered William Howard Taft the rare honor of being made a Mason at sight Judge Taft has accepted and will return to Cincinnati February 8 for a Scottish Rite ceremony in the cathedral marking a rare honor in Ohio Masonry with one other historic instance on record since 179 years. Clarke's Pure Rye advertised as a trusted family and medicinal whiskey priced and delivered in quart bottles.
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Ohio
Asa G. Bushnell
Springfield
Levi C. Goodale
Clarke
Orange Groves Suffer Severe Damage From Freezing Weather
Reports from the orange growing region south of New Orleans indicate heavy damage from a freezing front that reached the grove count. Orchards were in blossom and the coming crop may be seriously harmed with many trees believed injured.
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Orleans
Here
Dr Armstrong Called To Rest Atllanta Doctor dies at 38
Funeral services for Dr William Buckingham Armstrong prominent Atlanta physician and vice president of the Georgia Medical Association will be held at Second Baptist Church this morning. He died yesterday at 5 o clock at his residence 248 Westington Street after pneumonia developed following illness Sunday morning. He is survived by his widow Ruby Dett of Brunswick and their child William B. 2 1/2, his mother Mrs Virna Armstrong, sister Laure Armstrong, grandmother Mrs L P Grant, and aunt Mrs John A Grant with cousins Joseph Logan Bryan Grant Milas Cale Grant Ming Selena Armstrong.
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William Buckingham Armstrong
Atlanta
Georgia, Medical Association
Westington Street
Armstrong
Burlay
Mies Ruby Dett
Brunswick
William B., Sr
Mra
Viyra Armetrons
Thne Laure Armstrong
L. P. Grant
John A. Grant
Funeral services for Armetrong held at Second Baptist
The Atlanta funeral follows his distinguished medical career. Rev Spalding presided at the Second Baptist Church service. Interment at Westview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Drs Harris, Johns, Westmoreland, Barnett, Westining, Todd, Boynwon, and Paullin. Honorary escort includes Atlanta Pathological Guild and college and hospital staffs. The Chi Phi Alumni Association appointed a funeral committee. Armetrong, a Columbia and UGA alumnus, practiced in Atlanta with Dr Cyrus Rickler, taught at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and served on Grady Wesley Presbyterian hospital staffs. News of his death brings surprise and sorrow.
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St. T. Spalding
Weatview Cemetery
BH. F. Harris
J. H. Jobas
Wille Westmoreland
Stephen Barnett
A. Westining
Todd
Charles Boynwon
Edgar Paullin
Chi Phi Alumniu.Association
W. RK. Hammond
Phinisy Cilboun
Frank Bo- Mand
Rh. B. Ridley, Jr
B. Bates Block
W. B. Ewing
H. F.scott
EH. D- Wirhandgon
William G. Armetrong
Arrontrong
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Grady
Wesley Memoriat
Presbyterian
Cy Nnard
Grest Pork Commission
Rong
Waa
Thelma in NW gale endangers crew near Pensacola
The Norwegian steamship Thelma, bound from Botise with mahogany logs, battled a NW gale on January 28 near Pensacola. A jammed steering gear and shifting deck load left the crew at the mercy of waves as the vessel rolled and was washed by surf.
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Pensacola
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Atem
Cram
Thelma
Botise
Sulr
Man sentenced to be hanged after Sampson county case
Will P Ward, jailed after an attempted assault on Mrs. Molia McKeod, was brought to trial in the state superior court of Civnted. He was found guilty and sentenced to be hanged on March 8. The case stirred locals as officials feared lynching following the incident and broader tensions in the county.
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Withington
N.C
Will P Ward
Neers
Molia McKeod
Sampson County
Talsatate
M Bt Raisiah
Superior Court
Senator-elect Root Strays in Hot Springs Mountains
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 2 Senator-elect Root, unfamiliar with local terrain, wandered about 1 mile from the city while trying to return from a brief stroll. He injured his leg when alighting from a carriage in Washington and suffered a sprain but otherwise the day passed without further incident.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Root
Washington
Reot
Sanitarium Plans For Red Men Property In Hot Springs
Hot Springs Ark February 2 The local Lodge of the Improved Order of Red Men has purchased the Burlington hotel site on Park avenue for a national sanitarium for members in America Immediate franchise application for piping water from the Hot Springs to the property will be made to the government The national organization backs the proposition
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Burlington Hotel
Hot Springs
Ark
Improved Order of Red Men
America
Park Avenue
Put Man Into Her Berth Damages for Shock
New Orleans February 2. Amelia M. Dubourg files in federal court against the Pullman Company alleging a porter’s carelessness put a man into her sleeping car berth causing injury during a January 22 journey from Denver to New Orleans. The suit seeks damages for her shock and injury.
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Deni: , BM
New Orleans
John Gilmer Speed Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Mendhem New Jersey February 2 journalist John Gilmer Speed killed himself in his Phoshix house bedroom by shooting himself in the head. He left an explanation of his act. He leaves a daughter Mrs Dudley Gray of Morristown. Speed was a grand nephew of Keats.
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Mendhem
N. J
John Gilmer Speed
Dudley Gray
Morristown
Speed
Keats
Law Enforcement League Planned at Jackson Meeting
In Jackson on February 2 a rain meeting outlined plans to form a state law enforcement league with former Governor Longeneed as chair. attendees included Governor Noel and ex-Governor Vardaman. A committee will be named to organize another gathering for formal organization. The Coal of Quality appears in the record.
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Jackson
Miss
Rrain
Senate agrees on vote date for court of inquiry on black troops
Washington notes a February 23 agreement to vote on Aldrich bill creating a court of inquiry to examine the conduct of discharged black soldiers of the Twenty-fifth regiment for the Brownsville shooting. Debate included Taliaferro and Foraker over timing and additional testimony, with March 1 or February 5 floated as potential votes.
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Senate
Washington
Perate
Alderich
Florida
War Department
Foraker
Mr. Foraker
Melaurin
Boilder Explosion Kills Farm Worker Near Montreal
Montreal Ge February 2 Special The boiler powering a corn shredding machine on John Richardson farm exploded at noon injuring several. Fireman Talton tied to a wheel was burned severely and Teiton 40 resided in Montres thought killed. Explosion rattled miles around leaving a deafening roar and widespread scald injuries.
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DeKalb County
Montreal
John Rich
Ardson
Talton
Nason
Viecen
Teiton
Montres
Iis
Wesleyan Advocate 7 Moves to New Offices in Candier Building
The Wesleyan Christian Advocate official organ for the North and South Georgia conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church South now operates from rooms 222 223 and 220 in the Candier building after moving from the Equitable building. Dr W C Lovetta is editor and Dr M J Soler is assistant editor and business manager.
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Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Northland South
Georgia
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Roume
Candier
Equitable Billaing
W. C. Lovetta
M. J. Soler
Tne Assntant
Fatal row ends in murder at Cade Mise
Greenwood February 2 J C Thornton shot and killed John T She field manager of the Cude Lumber Mills at Cade Mise after a drunken quarrel. Sheffield handled large lumber interests of W J Cude of this city.
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Greenwood
Mize
J. C.thornton
John T. Sheffield
Cude Lumber Mills
Cade, Mise
Sheffield
Nastville
W. J. Cude
Cannot Import Opium Prohibition Passed by Senate
Washington reports a house bill prohibiting opium importation into the United States for non medical use, advancing from the Senate today. The bill would become law upon presidential signature.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Wreck Near Nashville on the Nashville and St Louis Line
A head end collision occurred early today between a passenger train and a freight train one mile east of McKenzie on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway. No deaths but several passengers were injured. Both engines were demolished and the express and mail cars telescoped. Engineers and mail clerks escaped by leaping to safety. The passenger train was due at 7 AM.
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Nashville, Vern
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
McKenzie
Savannah Soldiers Put Out Of Service
Savannah, Ga February 2 Major Palmer inspected the Chatham Artillery battery and noted twenty-two men discharged for indifference. He praised Captain Davant and urged reducing overgrown units to keep soldiers engaged. Telegraph and telephone news follow with Owensboro court ruling blocking enforcement of Cumberland company rules.
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Savannah
Depteto
R. J. Davani
Chatham Artillery
Palmer
Davant
Loulaville
Owensboro
Cumberland ‘Telephone
Sad ‘Telegraph Company
Oweneboro
Welter Evans
Owenaboro
Cumberland Company
Charter for new road links Nashville to Birmingham
A charter obtained in Huntsville Alabama authorizes the Nashville Fayetteville and Birmingham Railroad Company to construct a line from Nashville to Birmingham. Capital stock is fixed at 350000 with all subscribed. Incorporators include Tennessee capitalists led by president John C. Diemer, with headquarters planned in Huttsville.
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Nashville
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hunteville
Ala
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