Traveling Men's Association Formed In Georgia
Governor Hoke Smith and several officials addressed the inaugural meeting of the Georgia Traveling Men's Association at the Piedmont hotel. The group, named the Georgia Traveling Men's Association, aims to benefit traveling men with death benefits and other services, with temporary officers named and a permanent structure to be adopted next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
S. G. McLendon
Drudge George Hillyer
Ben Holder
Georgia Traveling Men
Piedmont Hotel
Georgia
Sionday
Tme
Addbion
Hen H. Holder
Mitsmeaippi Association
Hoke Govith
G. AfeLendan
Georgia Railroad Commission
George Hillyer
Evzar Oliver
John ST. Andrews
Caden Hale
KE. A. Gershon
C. J. Hollingaworth
Smit
Afteen
Zhéshen
Ani
McLendon
Railroad Commission
McLandon
George Héllyer
Holder
Mississippi Traveling Men's Association
Hhis
Uoon
C. J. Holtirgeworth
Georgla Traveling Men’s Association
Hartigan Talks of Panama Canal Vision and Work
Hartigan, former division engineer in charge of the Culebra Cut excavation on the Panama Canal, spent a day in Atlanta. He praised progress, predicted 1916 travel opening, and noted plans to run three 8‑hour shifts to accelerate cement work while defending the project against graft allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartigan
Culebra
Cnt
American Society of Civil Engineers
Culebra Cut
Atlanta
Piedmont Hotel
John F. Stevens
John F. Wallace
Goethals
United States Army
Bow
Alberal
Taft
Golden
la Uke
Chage
Panama
Gorges
Cube
Bispham’s Advice to Would-Be Singers at Cable Rail
Renowned tenor David Bispham warned would-be singers about the path to professional status. He emphasized studying languages, broad culture, and thorough vocal care, noting success requires more than talent including discipline, training, and setting aside foreign or domestic distractions. He urged aspiring artists to consider whether to study at home or abroad and to seek strong musical atmosphere and education before pursuing opera careers.
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David Bispham
North Broad
Peachtree
Sintesa
Afr
Blapham
Bat Ong
Deav
Gt Lamperts
Nimaolt
Vay Tongwe
Pupilla
Jearn
Long Service as Correspondent Noted in The Constitution
Hon Ben W Perry of Canton earns distinction for nearly thirty years as The Constitution's correspondent in Cherokee County. Perry began in 1879, succeeding Dowda, edited The Cherokee Advance, then joined the Bank of Canton while remaining a frequent traveler to Atlanta. He is praised as an energetic, progressive local figure who has served in varied roles.
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J. Howden
Adairsville
Gus
Ben WF. Perry
Canton
Thera
Kee
Perry
James OG. Dowda
Constitution
Percy
Cate
Bank of Cantor
R. E. Park
Atlanta
Cherokee County
Man and Wife Put on Trial in Draft Robbery Case
Mr and Mrs Mestwood Lesmer faced preliminary trial in Mobile Alabama on charges of securing drafts from a young man at gunpoint. Key witness testimony detailed the alleged gun use and coercion, with Mrs Lester allegedly arranging the meeting to dispose of stock. The trial resumed after a day of testimonies, with potential kidnapping allegations raised.
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Man
Young
Mobile
Ala
Mestwood Lesmer
Interior Criminal Court
Klleberry
Nur
Wart | McMansy
Xounn
Lester
Nia
Young Lester
Mars
Lesters
H.W. Cooper
Southern Hardware and Supply Company
Fisetwool Lester
Hardaway Young
Uiler
Hathaway Young
H. T. Smith
Althe
Joseph ©. Rich
ORDER FOR RECEIVERS GRANTS CLAIM PAYMENTS
Judge Allia granted receivers of the Inman estate authority to pay listed claims including 28758.80 to Bank of Charleston on Inman Co. note indorsed by W. P. Inman to Peoples National Bank, 6767.19 to same note to executive committee Home Missions, 5696.62 on J H R Gray note endorsed by W P Inman to Fourth National Bank of Atlanta, 4073.84 on W F Inman note to Mra C Doughty and J R Gray guardians, 3799.51 to Atlanta National Bank, 5000 to W P Inman notes to National Bank, 14000 to National Park Bank on W P Inman note, 6000 to First National Bank New York on W P Inman note, and 3000 to Continental Bank Chicago on the same.
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Allia
W. P. Inman
Fourth National Bank
Atlanta
Doughty
RB. Gray
Atlanta National Tank
W.P. Inman
National Park Tank
Now
First National Bank
New York
W. P.inmen
W. Comeraiel Atwwal Sauk
Jones Found Guilty of Murder After Lengthy Trial
The jury convicted W. T. Jones, a wealthy planter, of murdering his wife with mercy recommended. Verdict announced at 3 o'clock after deliberations lasting about eighteen hours. Next Friday will hear motion for a new trial by Judge R. W. Memminger.
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Price
R. W. Memminger
Jones
Jonez
Blacksmiths Give Ball At Home Tuesday Evening
Local Number Four hosts a social ball at home Tuesday evening with the International Blacksmiths Bre of Blacksmiths supplying musical entertainment. Preparations aim to eclipse all pantomime feats in the history of the society. Committee members Fred Hinnert H E Drennon J D Brown and W nh Robinson organized the event. The Collins orchestra provides the music, tickets 50 cents, committee members will distribute tickets.
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International
Bre
Blacksmithg
Ermorye
West Mitch
Pantavetto
Ee Hea
Tus Fainion
Fred Hinnert
H. E. Drennon
J.D. Brown
W. Nh. Robinson
Collins
Snaie
Collision near Brownwood leaves one dead five injured
In Brownwood area Texas during February a wagon driven downhill collided with a carriage carrying six riders. One person died identified as Eva Matthews infant daughter of Mrs RL Matthews. Injured include Lela Warren seriously and Mrs D L Matthews plus two Warren family members. Two Matthews children also injured. Six people involved.
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Brownswood
Texas
Winchell
Agath
Brownwood
Eva Matthews
RL. Matthews
Mins Lela Warren
D. L. Matthews
Malinewa
D. B. Warren
Matthews
Life Term For Murder In Marion Trial
In Marion Alabama on February 6 John Grag Trember of a prominent family was convicted of murdering Jeff Hughey and sentenced to life imprisonment. The jury deliberated nearly twelve hours. Trember claimed self defense. The trial of Glen Colwell, accused of complicity, is set for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ala
John Grag Trember
Jeffré Hughey
Griffin
Glen Colwell
Washington criticizes ICC overreach on rail safety rules
Nfi Puller, speaking for over 100000 railroad workers, argued before the House committee that the Interstate Commerce Commission lacks authority to set standards for railroad car safety without hearings. He backed a substitute bill allowing the commission to halt hearings, study carrier and employee views, and report to Congress with recommended action. Chairman Hepburn cited a Knapp ICC communication urging passage with amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Nfi Puiler
Waller
Congress
Hepburn
Knapp
Root declines to speak at Arkansas legislature session
Hot Springs Ark February Root declines invitation to address Arkansas legislature. Senator-elect Why Root of New York answered the question by saying it would not be prudent to accept a public address with conflicting priorities. The report notes sentiment in favor of a formal speech but records his cautious response.
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Root
Hot Springs
Ark
Arkansas
Sesalon
New York
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Peachtree St
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Panama Canal
Bispham
Cable Hall
Ben US Peers
Inman Estate
South Carolina
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