Chief Engineer cites poor coal quality threatening waterworks
Chief Engineer Collier told the water board that the H R B Bowling Coal Company supplied coal failing the sample test, yielding only 63 000 000 foot pounds of fire pressure versus 88 000 080 expected. He warned inadequate steam and water pressure risk serious incidents. coal is slate filled and clogs pumps. The board ordered action and notified the company to stop shipments until remedy. A related note reports water usage rose by 18 000 090 gallons last month and water rent collections increased, with 188 customers cut off for non payment in January.
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Eer Collier
Water Board
H. RB. Bowling Coat Company
Siahew
Cos
Sécratary Smith
Waet
Stocks
Counse
Exdeaveo
Prohibition Cases In City Court End In Bond For State Trials
Strauleiners 30 day serial and Oxburn charged with violating prohibition. Oxburn cleared of city charge but bound over to state court on $2000 bond. W. G. Steadter bound over to superior court on $6000 bond in water case and fined 80, with 22 days incarceration? A. C. Osburn cleared of keeping whisky on hand for sale but bound over to the superior court on state charge. Court heard grim trial with witnesses from the craft and whisky trade as attorneys argued responsibility of the Ohio firm and Stradley case lingered toward page five.
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Sud
Daxe
A. C. Osburn
Broyles
Burton Smith
Pol
Oebourn
Madison
Stradey
Oxbourn
Dettiorari
Bona Tn
Secret Wedding Hidden From Friends Six Months
Mian Myrtis Aguas Colbert of Jones avenue and How UStalea railroad official Mc Danaié were secretly married January 24 by a minister at Dr Ward’s residence in Mangum street. Only the officiating minister and a few allowed witnesses knew of the ceremony. The couple planned secrecy for six months while McDaneld faced a trial at Rhones street and the bride resided with her mother. Their prior acquaintance dates to Gainesville, Georgia, with renewed ties after tragedy earlier.
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Ward
Mangum
Arai
McDouaig
Rhones Atreet
Jones Avenue
Mcbokaldian
Carrit
MtDainali
Abe
McDaneld
Gainesvilte
Wennegre
Tillman Attacks Fourteenth Amendment in Senate Speech
Washington reports a fiery Senate debate as Senator Tillman denounces the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments as worthless on paper. He argues for educational qualifications in the South and blasts efforts to enfranchise Black voters while criticizing Republican gerrymandering and race politics.
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Benator Tillman
Thare
Reneter Tioran
Fife
Anderson, Aistrict
Democrata
Roosevelt refuses clemency to McAlpin
Washington February 8 President Roosevelt vetoed clemency for Lieutenant Commander McAlpin of the Navy. The message cites Navy Secretary findings that McAlpin left service July 17 and was later recalled, arguing clemency would undermine naval discipline despite potential posthumous benefits. The veto and bill were sent to the House committee for consideration.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Vance
Wetmeth ‘McAlpin
Navy
Aecretary of the Navy
Wr McAlpin
Lim
House Committee
Lynching of Wil Parker Near Mexia Targets Local Mob
A black man identified as Wil Parker was lynched by a mob near Mexia in Monroe county. Authorities found Parker's body hanging in a crib the next morning after he was allegedly accused of mistreating a daughter of N. Ba! The mob failed to abduct the man earlier that night and the investigation continues. Fireman injured aboard an Atlantic railroad train near Chaitanosa lodge.
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Wil Parker
Negro
Crib
Lincoln Birth Centenary Ceremonies Planned Across Nation
The centenary of Abraham Lincoln's birth is celebrated widely with formal ceremonies. Notably a major event is planned at the Lincoln Farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, drawing attention to tributes and public observances nationwide.
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Lincoln
Hodgénville
Divorce Suit Reveals Alleged Abuse by Millionaire Lemp
Mrs. Lilian Handlan Temp testified that Willem J. Lemp Jr beat her, threw her down stairs, barred her from their home, and kept detectives watching her while teaching their son to be an atheist. She claims he is worth $1,500,000 with $60,000 annual income and seeks alimony and child custody. The case centered on religious education and a prenuptial contract she says she never fully understood.
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Dane
St. Louis
wmilHon
Alre
Willem J. Lemp, Jrs
Lilian Handlan Temp
Willam J. Lemp
Lemp
Bicamy Trial Attracts Crowd In Georgia Courtroom
Special from Valdosia Georgia February 8 The Robinson bicamy trial drew a packed chamber as jurors were chosen and evidence began. Henry Merrick of Boston testified he was best man at Robinsons marriage to Catherine Cornoway in Providence in 1631. Witnesses including Caffery of Lawrence Massachusetts and the first alleged Mrs Robinson identified the defendant as the husband of the two women. The boy identified as the child cried during testimony. The defense rested without revealing strategy. Robinson pleads not guilty to all indictments and the wives and letters from Rhode Island were admitted. The wife from Oklahoma City remains loyal as the trial continues with expected testimony from the first wife tomorrow.
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Maxs
Catherine Cornoway
Providence
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Teres
Lawrence
Maas
Rotinsen
Efteen
Afl
Rhode Island
Avigoree Botena
Stolen Money Orders From Windkur Caused Savannah Cashing
Special report says a farmer named Hull of the Savannah division is sought for stealing a book of blank Southern Express money orders from the Windkur office in Chertin county Georgia. About 26 orders were cashed in Savannah and there was over 32040 in face value. The suspect skipped after the cashing spree and a search by Secret Service and Coast Line agents is underway. His brother S F Hull, Coast Line agent at Tudlowel, is also mentioned.
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Savannah
Stwanneh
Southern Express Company
Atlantic Coast Ling
Gacari, Hull
Railroad
Southern
Winakur
Cheriton Country
Georgia
Savannaah
Hall
Commercial Bank
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Hutl
Roosevelt Replies To Mother Of The Girl
Los Angeles resident Mrs A W Rhodes wrote President Roosevelt denying a report that his horse struck her daughter while riding past her home near Washington The president replied thanking her for the letter and denying the incident saying he never struck any horse two sentences explain the rumor started by mischievous people and that denying it only invites further misreadings
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Cal
A. W. Rhodes
City
Roosevelt
Washington
Bhoges
Misguided Men Taken to Task by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt, in a long telegram to Speaker Blanton, denounces California school legislation as a violation of treaty obligations and vows federal court action. He asserts the aim to protect Pacific coast interests while warning opponents of the administration’s resolve. The missive follows talks with Spanier Flint and Rep. Katy.
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Pacific Slope
Roosevelt
P. A. Lanton
California Assembly
United States
Bosaker Blanton
Spanier Flint
Katy
California
F. K. Tune
Interstate Commerce Con‘misalpp
Weather Prophecy Washington February 8 Forecast
Forecast for Washington and Georgia reports colder conditions and warming trend. Winds shift to the west with emery crest and northwest directions. Low and high temperatures noted with mean values and a rainfall deficit of 4.21 inches since January 1.
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Washington
Georgia
Lowen
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