SQUEEZE STAGE DRAGS CONGRESS TOWARD BILL PASSAGE
Congress nears end of session amid pressure to pass nearly a billion dollars in appropriations. Leaders scramble to clear remaining measures as Taft appointments and major policy fights, including free tolls and Wilson administration moves, shape the final weeks in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Nxt
Asm
Sci
Ae Witen Wiinen
el Wilson
Walefter
Marc
Coneiderati
Velna Pavese
Wilsa
Ansu
South Gor
Ouerm
Clark
Paket Jan
Ted Aith
Ceverior
Wilson Tan
Mhet
Bove
Amin
Great Britain
Taft
O'Gorman
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Neugurath
Dent Wilson
Fort McPherson Builds Tiny Sewage Plant To Protect Nearby Lands
The United States government funds a miniature sewage disposal plant at Fort McPherson to treat all residence and barracks waste. It cleanses sewage before releasing it to streams, serving as a model for the planned $198000 Peachtree and Entrenchment creek systems. Officials say the local city plant may not be ready by June and emphasize the need to shield surrounding farms from contamination. The Fort McPherson unit cost about $26000, uses a settling tank and crushed rock filtration, and has operated for only a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Peachtree
United States
Chester 4Oads
Ciy
RL M. Claston
Wood Lansell
F W Todd
Imhoff
Peachtree Creek
Dr Walker Voices Move To Relocate Church In Atlanta
Dr Hugh K Walker in his first anniversary sermon at Friar Presbyterian urges moving the church from downtown to Peachtree and Steward streets soon, arguing a great institutional church could cost hundreds of thousands. He notes past church sites on Marietta and Peachtree, and highlights his role in uniting four Presbyterian synods for a major meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peachtree
Steward Streets
Hugh K Walker
Friar Presbyterian Church
Sixteenth Streets
Marietta Street
Ralroid
Atlans la
Nowian
Elyes
Robert Louwr
Br Martin
George Far
Atlanta
Das Tr
Barrett
Hia
Noth Avenue
Dr Bridwell
Hoo W
Pr Lingle
Tichnond
Dy Walker
Or Walker
Land
Suffragette Meeting in Edinburg Welcomes MP Keir Hardin
In Edinburg Scotland February 1 suffragettes greeted socialist MP James Keir Hardin at a heated meeting. He promised labor party support for a forthcoming measure. A demonstration followed as police allowed brief speeches before a violent disruption forced the chair to call for order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Scotland
James Keir Hardin
Lomira
Atlanta Girls Have Country Beat Says Duke Of Misilmeri
Raou S Bonagno the duke of Misilmeri, a young Italian baritone, praises Atlanta as superior in charm and health. He recounts travels through New Orleans, Memphis, Louisville, and more, noting Atlanta’s vibrant social scene and his own success as a performer and writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Duke OF Misilmeri
Peachtree
Whitehill
Raou S Bonagno
Duke
Misilmerith
Alianta
New Orleans
Memphis
Louisville
Chattanooga
St Louis
Jefferson City
America
Make Jesus the Boss at Tuskegee and Institute revival
Rex G Lake Imes dean of the Phelps Bible school urged First Congregational Church colored to recognize arts and daily devotion during the annual revival. Eighteen youths signed intent to lead now as Imes preached on The Necessity of the New Earth and will speak nightly with one hour services. Rev William H Holloway of Talladega Ala assists tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Bos
Rex G Lake Imes
Phelps Bible School
Tuskem & Institute
Melt
William H Holloway
Talladega
Improvements Planned by Washington County
Washington County commissioners have purchased two large portable steel cages from Dalton Georgia for housing convicts. The county has long used tents for housing workers on roads and will replace wooden bridges with galvanized corrugated sewer piping guaranteed for fifty years. A gasoline engine tractor pulls three to four road scrapers, speeding work at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandersie Oa
Specia
Washington County
Dalton
Ufe
Boy Scouts Open New Supplies Store at Broad Street
Scouting group opens a new shop at 42 North Broad Street in Moore and Sons building. Headquarters for kodaks and supplies with finishing of photos noted. Local figures pledge support amid reports of prep work and community interest.
Opera season for Atlanta to be approved by Metropolitan
Atlanta poised to secure a fourth season of grand opera by the Metropolitan company of New York. Otto Kahn, a leading banker, and Victor L. Smith, Atlanta association director, back the plan citing cultural benefits and local support as key. Seven operas planned spanning classic to modern, with Wagner French and Italian works, dates and repertoire awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Company
New York
Otto Bahn
Cmpany
Europe
Onslight
Victor L. Smith
Atlanta Association
Kahn
Agerness
Gulf
Texas
Atlanta
United
Negro condemned to be hanged carried to gallows on cot
In Jackson Mississippi on a February day Seymour Arnold the condemned man for the murder of William Lowery and Will Johns was to be hanged at Collins. A bullet wedged near his spine caused paralysis and he was carried to Collins on a cot by a posse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Miss
Seymour Arnold
Collins
Miss
Willam Lowery
Oj Johns
Wu Posse
Mrs O H Jones’s mother dies in Lafayette Alabama
Lafayette Alabama February 9. Mrs Elsie Belgart mother of Mrs Q H Jones of Atlanta died at noon. Burial set for Hayneville Alabama Tuesday morning. Survived by one other daughter Vir Jones traveling from Atlanta for funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Ala
Cal
Elsie Belgart
Q& H. Jones
Atlanta
Hayneville
Ala
Tuasda
Jones
Vir Jones
Illness After Chicken Pie Sickens 600 at Duluth Church Supper
Duluth Minnesota February 9 about 600 persons became ill after eating chicken pie served at a church supper last Tuesday. Pie was prepared early and left in tins for several hours. Officials believe a small amount of Polson was absorbed. Also note: Nashville Georgia February 9 teachers meeting in Borsten County with County School Commission presiding, meeting attended by local educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Serrign
Nashville
Borsten County
Hare
County School Commission
W G Avera
Not Chance for Poor in Court with Rich
Dr Dun bar Ogden spoke at Central Presbyterian church on five biblical judicial principles. He argued state responsibility, judge qualifications, no privilege for the rich, prompt justice, and fitting penalties. He cited international homicide conviction rates to show crime goes unpunished in many lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar Ogden
Central Presbyterian Church
England
Ogden
Germany
United States
Charter Committee to Meet Wednesday
Seven member committee including Aldermen McClelland Candler Humphrey Hooking Welch Liebman Moore to meet Wednesday afternoon to review the new charter drafted by a three member panel. Mayor Woodward says no changes are likely and will convene committees to discuss any suggestions to strengthen the charter and ensure public input before sending it to the general assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F McClelland
John S. Candler
W G Humphrey
Charles T Hooking
John R Welch
Frank Liebman
Wilemer L. Moore
Woodward
General Council
General Assembly
Mazor
Cartagna Ship Survives Storm Only to be Wrecked
Mobile reports indicate the two masted schooner Cartagna of 193 tons, once lost in the 1912 Cayman Islands hurricane, rode out the storm but was later run down and sunk by an unidentified steamer near the Honduran coast. Ten lives reportedly lost, with a final note from mate Herbert Wood carried to safety but predicting destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Cayman Islands
Cartagena
Bonaco
Cartagenas
Herbert Wood
Herbert
Deck House Sent From Boyaca After Caribbean Storm
The deck house from the schooner Cartagena was sent from Boyaca to the Isle of Huston where Captain John D Hunter, a Cay Man Islands native, and relatives of men lost on the Gartagemy were informed. Wreckage was later found at Bouaco and Hog Island near the Honduran coast. The Cartagena, among Cayman vessels missing after the November hurricane, joins the Georgiana, with fourteen aboard, unaccounted for since the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyaca
Sulfosol Promoted As Cure For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement touts Sulfosol as a cure for eczema and skin diseases, claiming it heals blood taints and rheumatic conditions. It invites readers to obtain a free book from Sulfosol Co. at 215 Washington St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulfosol Co
Washington St
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democrate
First Presbyterian
Jesus
Imes
Congregational Church
BOY Scouts
Minsical Association
O H Jones
Lafayette
Dr Ogden
Subcommittee
Mate
Wessel
Maxwell House Blend
Cheek-Neai Coktee Co
Neehrille
Houston
Jackeonvifie
Ata
Hondan
Kendon
Dr. E. &. Griffin
Gate City
Whitehall Street
Bet
Ansley Park
Atlanta Athletic Club
Buckhead
Edwin P. Ansley
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!