Painters Meet at Birmingham
The twenty second annual convention of the International Association of Master House Painters and Decorators of the United States opened in Birmingham Alabama with about six hundred fifty delegates and expects around one thousand by tomorrow. The four day session began with William Spencer presiding and welcome addresses from Lieutenant Governor R M Cunningham Mayor George B Ward and Frank P O’Brien. Delegates were enrolled and reports from President R L Peters of Richmond Va and other officers will be presented in the afternoon. Local members have arranged an extensive entertainment program for visitors.
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Birmingham
Ala
International Association of Master House Painters and Decorators of the
United States
Seasion
Wiliam Spencer
Jocas Union
R.M. Cunningham
R.M. Cunningham, On Behalf of the State of
Alabama
George B. Ward
Frank P. O'Brien
Car Union
R. L. Peters
Richmond
Atlanta Mans Promoted In Queen and Crescent Agents
George E Clarke named North eastern passenger agent of Queen and Crescent at Detroit. B N Aiken elevates from Detroit to succeed Chief Rate Clerk C F Pierce. Clarke moves to Detroit. J C Volz appointed Atlanta successor. Isle of Pines Treaty discussed in Senate. Philippine Scouts could aid if needed in China area.
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George E. Clarke
Northeasteqgo
Queen and Crescent
Cincinnati
B. N. Aiken
Detroit
Mich
Hag
C. F. Pierce
Hamilton
Dayton
George H. Clarke
Southeastern
Atlanta
Mr. Aiken
J. C. Volz
Boll Weevil Still on Rage Across Southern States
Washington reports W D Hunter of the agriculture department says the boll weevil has advanced 59 miles eastward this year and threatens lowland Mississippi River areas and southern states. Texas and Louisiana suffer in wet belts while the Mississippi cannot be treated as a barrier. Mardi Gras defenses move ships to gulf ports under Rear Admiral Dickens for celebrations.
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Washington
W. D. Hunter
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Mr. Hunter
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Mississippi
Mardi Gras
Charleston
Coast Defense Squadron
Battles
Cascarets praised as natural bowel exercise solution
Claims Cascarets imitate regular exercise by stimulating the bowels and intestines, contrasting with physic laxatives that flush out content but fail to address the cause of constipation. Describes a West Pocket Box sold by druggists for ten cents, produced by Sterling Remedy Co., with offers and mail-order appeal to readers.
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Ft. A
Sterling Remedy Co
Tobacco Growers Confer Amalgamating Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky Associations
Clarksville Tenn February 13 Several members of the Dark Tobacco Growers' Association left here today for Lynchburg Va where they confer with tobacco planters from Virginia to amalgamate the Tennessee Virginia and Kentucky associations.
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Tobacco Growers
Clarksville
Tenn
Dark Tobacco Growers’ Association
Lynchburg
Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Blanton Takes Stand in Missouri Federal Conspiracy Case
In Joplin Missouri Charles Blanton on February 13 testified in his own defense denying knowledge of funds raised to influence federal site selections. He claimed he first heard of the Alexander Vernon exchange during the trial and described a disputed claim that maps were shown as proof of good faith to secure a site.
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Blanton
Joplin
Charles J. Blanton
Missouri
Arkansas
Alexander
Vernon
Tatesville
Ark
Anton
Deat
Fortifications Bill Dominates House Debate in Washington
Congress heatedly debated a $15 million Philippines naval station and overall fortifications spending. Representative Gaines condemned the vast expenditures while others pushed for committee oversight and faster fiscal reporting. Senate focus shifted to amendments on the shipping bill with a vote planned for February 21.
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Gaines
Tennesees
Bis
Islands
Washington
House
Philippines
Gilleaple
Texas
Pennsylvania
Williams
Smith
Iowa
Mr. Smith
Taft Board
Jones
Virginia
Sabig Bay
Mr. Jones
Batan
Tennessee
Secretary of the Treasury
Nashville
Grosvenor
Ohio
Treasury
Senate
Mess
S. Spooner
Allison
Gallinger
Bacon
United States
Covington Grows as Manufacturing Center in Newton County
Covington Georgia February 13 special report notes Newton County rapidly becoming a manufacturing hub. Nearly two million dollars have been invested in ten years with two cotton mills employing about 800 hands and 25 000 to 30 000 bales of cotton used annually. Local plants include Huson Ice and Machine Works Covington Lumber Norman buggy Mid Georgia Fertilizer and more. The Norman Buggy Company posted over 100 000 in sales last year and Huson Ice plans to expand capacity from twenty six to fifty tons daily.
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Covington
Newton County
Bibo Manufacturing Company
Porterdale
Carroll Brothers’ Brick Mills
Middle Georgia Fertilizer Company
Manfeld
Norman Buggy Company
HusonTee Company
Wisconsin Crew Praised by Tokyo Agency
Washington February 3 The state navy has received a letter from the United States dispatching office in Tokyo lauding the crew of the battle ship for exemplary conduct during the voyage to Yokohama. Admiral Tegoto and the sailors joined in the voyage. no cases of drinking or disorderly behavior were reported.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Toklo
Battle Shin
Yokons
Tegoto Na Larter
Witness in Greene and Gaynor Hear ing at Savannah
Major Gillette testified in Savannah harbor case reexamined by defense. He said depth from jetty work was not material and that adding four feet would cost about 4 million dollars. He noted dredging as the main depth factor and discussed a 1899 Augusta Savannah river contract with Hunter & Frye and Twiggs in a bid arrangement.
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Greene and Gaynor
Savannah
Major Gillette
Greene
Harbor
Osborne
Gillette
Savannah River
Augusta
Bby
Hunter & Frye
Memphis
A.J. Twiggs
Twiggs
Atlanta
Mrs Henry Alive After Cincinnati Sleeper Incident
New Orleans reports Maude Henry former wife of Arthur Henry author did not die as morning papers claimed. She was unconscious from a Cincinnati sleeper car and is in Charity hospital with hopes for recovery. Toledo notes Maud Woot Henry left for the south last Saturday after a period of illness and nerves.
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New Orleans
Book of
Maude Henry
Arthur Henry
Cincinnati
South
Dyspepsia-Proof How Any Meal Can Be Enjoyed by Any Stomach
A dialogue shows Mr White teaching Mr Black to treat dyspepsia with a digestive tablet. The scene features a meal with many dishes and a claim that one tablet digests 3,000 grains of food, easing stomach work and restoring energy.
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Mr. White
Mr. Black
Boston
Webster A
Newburg
Stuart
A New Magazine for You
A publisher announces a forthcoming magazine described as bold and reader friendly with strong content. The note promises it will surprise readers with material they will want to read and claims it will hit hard despite minimal style.
Hawkinsville Women Lead Fight Against Dispensary Drive
The Hawkinsville Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a large meeting at Dr. A A Smith's home to renew plans to abolish the dispensary. Committees will canvass for pledges and signatures for a countywide vote in April on Dispensary or No Dispensary. The article notes dispensary profits, Cochran example, and a $20,000 annual net profit.
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Hawkinsville
Spe Oial
Woman's Christian ‘Temperance Union
A. A. Smith
Firat
Woman’s Christian ‘Temperance , Wnion
Pulask
Cochrane
Hawkineville
Cochran Ts
Ste
Young
Woman's Christan Temperance Union
Rity
Ciy
Fia
Panny
Longworth Bill Reported Favoring Embassy Purchases
Washington February 7 report states Representative Longworth bill appropriating 3000 for the purchase of American legations and embassies in foreign capitals was favorably reported today.
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Longworth
Washington
Body of King Lies in State in Copenhagen
Copenhagen reports the body of King Christian lies in state from 6 am at Christianborg Palace until February 11. Crown prince and royal party follow the hearse through crowded streets after a brief service, remaining guards to watch the casket day and night as the public files into the church during stated hours. Floral tributes arrive from Emperor William as thousands pay last respects. In Geneva, William F. Brookts says a new comet nears the north celestial pole, moving southwest with notable declination changes and upcoming positions through February 24.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Christianborg Shareh
Hensely
Kier
William
Cattalane
Geneva
William F. Brookts
Smith's Observatory
Beavers Given Two Year Term For Post Office Fraud
George W. Beavers former chief of the salaries and allowance division of the post office department pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government over time recording clocks sold to the Post Office. He received a two year penitentiary sentence at Maundeville West Virginia. Co defendants Augustus W. Machen Dr Lorenz and the Groff brothers already serve terms up to four years. Six remaining indictments will be dropped. Beavers asserted the plea was for himself and not to influence others.
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Washington
George W. Beavers
Post Office Department
Maundeville
W. Ve
Augustus W. Machen
Dr. Lorenz
Groff Brothers
Beavers
George E. Green
Binghamton
Associated Press
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I. H. Oppenheim
East Alabama
International Association
Atlanta Mans
Isle of Pines
Isle of Fines
Trowan
War Department
Boll Weevil
Ker
Tomas Prem Airways
Dax
Tertain Cox
Bierling Comedy Co
Chicago
New York
Mrs. Henry
Cyclopedia
Frank A. Munsey
Fifth Avenue, New York
Cick of
Re United “Ates Court
Gradfield Regulator Co
Weparer
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