Strike Looms Over Atlantic Coast Line in Wilmington
Workers from the International Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way, Atlantic Coast Line Railway, threaten a noon tomorrow strike after failing to reach arbitration on wage and work-regulation changes. 95 percent signaled willingness to suspend work. 4,000 to 6,000 employees may be involved across bridges, foremen, and construction crews in the South Wilmington area.
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Wilmington
International Brotherhood of Maintenance
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
John T Wlison
St. Louis
S. B
Rellway
Five Millions In Bonds Seaboard Air Line Authorized
Petersburg Va February 10 A stockholders meeting of Seaboard Air Line Railway Company adopted a resolution authorizing directors to issue bonds to five million dollars for various company needs Certificate holders receive first opportunity to subscribe underwrite by Thomas F Rian T Jefferson Coolidge and Blair Co New York
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Seaboard Air Line
Petersburg
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company
Thomas F. Rian
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Blair & Co
New York
Funeral of Colonel Dismuke in Griffin With Masons
The funeral of Hon. D. Dismuke was held this afternoon from his late home in Griffin Georgia. Burial services were conducted by Masons with an honorary escort in attendance.
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Griffin
D. Dismuke
Notable Griffin figures officiate at Dismuke funeral
Services were conducted by Rev J J Bennett of the First Baptist church and the body was cared for by the Masons. Pallbearers included Grantland, C Wright, M Morris, T R Milla, Thomas New, J C Brooks, J B Mills, and A Burpee. The Griffin Bar Association named an honorary escort of judges and citizens. A committee of T R Mills, R Daniel and J D Boyd prepared resolutions on Colonel Dismuke's death for city and superior court terms.
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T. J. Reagan
O. H. P. Bloodworth
William Thomas
Marcus W. Beck
Robert T. Daniel
L. Cleveland
T. W. Thurman
T E Patterson
J. J. Flynt
E W Hammond
W. H. Beck
J. D Boyd
EB 5S Searcy
J. M. Strickland
Mississippi Governor Exempt From Trustees Roles Bill Seen Favored
Jackson Miss February 10 Special The senate shows strong support for a house bill to relieve the governor from serving on the boards of trustees for state educational and benevolent institutions. If enacted the governor will travel less attending trustees meetings across the state. Affected institutions include the Mississippi Insane Hospital Deaf and Dumb Institute Institution for the Blind Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College University of Mississippi and Industrial Institute and College.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Senate
House
Biu
Mississippi Insane Hospital
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Institution For the Blind
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College
University of Mississippi and Industrial Institute and College
Half Million Pensions Paid Across State Treasury
State Treasurer R. E Park reports pension payouts exceed 475000 dollars from the 870000 dollar fund since pensions began January 20. At current pace the fund will be exhausted before March 1. Largest counties with many pensioners have all been paid. Last week averages around 50000 dollars daily with 43870 paid Tuesday and 53445 yesterday. Counties settled yesterday included Heard Wilcox Muscogee Terrell Pike Pickens and Franklin. Local ordinaries and judges visited the capitol to collect full amounts for redistribution.
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R. E Park
Heard
Wilcox
Muscogee
Terrell
Pike
Pickens
Franklin
Capitol
R. G. Crain
J M. Warren
William Redd
Co. J. O Connelison
T. J. Crow
Contests for Legislature Shape Up Across Georgia Counties
Reports from visitors at the capitol indicate a large crop of candidates for both house and senate statewide. West of Lowndes notes four runners in hig county for the house while Peyton of Habersham seeks the senate with limited opposition. Habersham also sees a contest for representation between Bass and Cooper, as Governor Terrell plans a Chattanooga trip for a Georgia Society banquet.
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House
Senate
W. S West
Lowndes County
Hig County
E J. McRee
Lowndes
Randolph Walker
Valdosta
C. R Ashley
Capiballet
Naker
West
J T Peyton
Habersham
Feyton
Nake
Peyton
C. Bass
Clarksville
George Cooper
Toccoa
Murphy Bars Instructions at Democratic State Convention
New York February 10 Charlen F Murphy Tammany Hall leader opposed any plan to instruct New York delegates to St Louis for a presidential candidate He urged the delegation go uninstructed to act in the party’s best interests and warned that instructions would hamper them.
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New York
Charlen F Murphy
Tammany Hal
St Louis
Murphy
Alabama Republicans Hear Negroes At Door Hearing
The Alabama state Republican executive committee met in Birmingham with 26 of 34 members present. The black and tan faction led by Oscar Hundley endorsed Roosevelt and pledged to support his nomination. The committee unanimously allowed negroes to be heard on state convention matters, appointing William Vaughn and Carter Cookly to invite them. The session adjourned to meet again May 6.
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Alabama Republican Committee
Birmingham
Ala
Republican State Executive Committee
Oscar Hundley
Huntsville
Roosevelt
Alabama
Charles H Scott
William Vaughn
Carter Cookly
Hroosevelts
Mert
Champion Goes for New Honors
Robert Walthour and Gussie Lawson left Atlanta at noon for New York to sail for France. A crowd bid them farewell as the champion prepares to race starting March 15, with a contract through April 30 and possible extended stay in Europe if arrangements are made.
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Robert Walthour
Gussie Lawson
Atlanta Westernn
New York
France
Europe
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Heals Ulcer For J B Omer
A run away almost ended fatally and caused a leg ulcer for J B Omer of Franklin Grove who defied doctors. Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured the ulcer and is advertised as good for burns, bruises, skin eruptions, and piles at 25c at drug stores.
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J. B Omer
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Amica
Daventry Collides With Pier at Havre
British steamer Daventry from Savannah, under Captain Dunbar, collided with a pier while entering Havre. Bow damage reported. no casualties noted in the brief dispatch dated February 10.
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Havre
Daventry
Dunbar
Savannah
City Committees Prepare Reports Before Council Session
Committees meet over the coming days to prepare reports on measures referred in the last council meeting. Finance Alderman Inman, Ordinance Councilman Hynds, and Tax Councilman Quillan chair sessions. Claims Councilman Terrell and Sewer Councilman Breitenbacher also meet today. Electric Lights Councilman Holand meets tomorrow morning at 1 o clock. Street Committee Alderman Terry convenes at 9 in the afternoon. Board of Health session begins at 5 this afternoon led by President Dr C F Benson.
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General Council
Alderman Inman
Hynds
Quillan
Terrell
Breitenbacher
New Pump To Be Tested At Chattahoochee Station
Finance Committee approved 17065.08 for a new pump at the Chattahoochee pumping station and related piping and valve work. Water board estimates total 165,085.00, enabling test before municipal payment. Also notes denial of salary raise for plumbing inspector and local Greenesboro betterment actions and coastal artillery arrivals in Fort Caswell.
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Council
Water Department
Alderman Inman
Chattahoochee
The
Water Board
Sanitary Department
Patti Will Depart Today for Washington Concert
Mme Adelina Patti remains in Atlanta but will leave at noon for Washington. Her cold has improved and she is expected to sing Saturday evening there. The Richmond concert scheduled for tonight is postponed indefinitely, though a later date may be arranged. Patti and her company will reach Washington about 36 hours before the show to rest.
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abs _ Mme
Adelina Patti
Atlanta
Washington
Richmond
Teddy
James Held for Theft After Overdose Incident
James, a young white man, was found unconscious Tuesday in the Manchester hotel near South Bersyth Street and Trinity Avenue after an overdose. He was arrested at Grady hospital by Detective Walton on a theft charge, admitting to stealing two overcoats and a valise to obtain money for morphine. He says he was driven by a morphine habit and forced to steal due to craving.
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City Hospital
W. James
Manchester
South Bersyth Street
Trinity Avenue
James
Walton
Grady Hospital
Advertising A College Praises Massengale Agency
A Nashville college notes placing thousands of dollars of business with Massengale Advertising Agency in Atlanta. They compare rates with other agencies and direct newspaper rates, express satisfaction with the agency’s methods, and commend St Elmo Massengale as a high-toned gentleman with honorable business practices.
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Massengale
Atlanta
St Elmo Massengale
Dravighon
College
Nashville
Tenn
First Annual Meeting of National Paper Trade Association
The National Paper Trade Association of the United States held its first annual meeting in New York after a temporary organization in December. Six regional bodies become subsidiaries, with jobbers as members handling all papers from wrapping to art pieces. O A Miller of Columbus was elected president as manufacturers support eliminating brokers from the trade.
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New York
National Paper Trade Association of the
United States
National Association
O. A. Miller
Columbus
Ohio
Area Eee
Three Trains a Day to Florida via Central of Georgia Railway
The DAY EXPRESS to Jacksonville leaves Atlanta at 7 80 p m daily. The CHICAGO AND FLORIDA LIMITED runs daily from Atlanta to St Augustine arriving Jacksonville 7 85 p m and St Augustine 9 28 p m. The DIXIE FLYER offers Pullman sleeping cars to Jacksonville leaving Atlanta daily and arriving 8 40 a m. Winter tourist tickets at reduced rates. contact W H Fogg T P A 16 Wall St Atlanta Ga.
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Florida
Central of Georgia Railway
Jacksonville
Allatta
Chicago and Florida Limited
Atlanta
St. Augustine
St Augustine
Dixie Flyer
Pullman
Bom
W. H. Fogg
Wall St
Atlante
Mardi Gras Gulf Coast Rail Fare Announcement
Low Hates Account Mardi Gras New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola via Louisville and Nashville Railroad One fare plus 25 cents round trip tickets sold February 9 to 15 inclusive good returning to February 20 Limit can be extended to March 9 on payment of 50 cents and depositing ticket with Joint Agent For full information rates schedules and illustrated Gulf Coast booklet call or write G Stollevbeck Dist Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga
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New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Gulf Coast
Stollevbeck
Atlanta
Shade Tree Permit Enforcement Ordered by Recorder
Recorder Broyles ruled stricter enforcement of the 1900 ordinance requiring park board permits to cut or trim shade trees. A Parker foreman paid 2575 for trimming branches near 97 Grant Street while new wires were installed. the company complied. Going forward all tree trimming without a permit will incur heavy fines.
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Recorder
Recorder Broyles
Park Board
Parker
Atlanta Telephone Company
Wow Reynolds
Grant Street
Council
Hnemen
Memphis Express Messenger Slain by Brother in Law
James Hewet an express messenger for the Southern Express Company was shot and killed on a principal street in Memphis. Leon Stroud, Hewet's brother in law, is alleged to have caused the tragedy claiming self defense amid family conflicts that fueled the incident.
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Memphis
James Hewet
Southern Express Company
Leon Stroud
Stroud
County Primary Set For April 14 By Democratic Committee
The county Democratic Executive Committee met on a unanimous vote to set the county primary for Thursday April 14. Twenty six of forty members attended and quorum was declared, with no action taken on Colonel Hulsey’s possible candidacy as discussions centered on the April date.
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Colonel Hulsey
Trulsey
Wis
Demecrati
Court House
Membr
Ikeany
Halsey
Agaln
Pugilist Tommy Warren Dead in San Francisco
Tommy Warren, American featherweight pugilist, dies in San Francisco from pneumonia. He served in arms transport for years, with recent duty in Manila. Bubonic plague reported again in Peru, Guayaquil, Ecuador, on February 10.
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Tommy Warren
San Francisco
Tomy Warreny
Conce
Fhimpson
Pugilist
America
Pneumoni
Atd Precent
Manila
Peru
Guayaduil
Ecuador
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