34 000 Firemen Ready Strike Threat Versus Railroads
In New York on February 15, union leader W A Carter talked with reporters after a long meeting about 34 000 firemen and enginemen demands for higher pay and better working conditions. Railroads offered arbitration under Erdman law, but not acceptable. strike action was threatened though mediation continued. A House resolution urged government seizure of railroads if a week long tie up occurred, to operate them through the post office department until a full plan for financing and shrewd compensation could be devised.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
Siam
Porter
Enginemento
Carter
Pasociates
Dastare Railroade
Mr. Carter
Railroada
Fremen
Beamon
Mrdmac
Resolution House
Washington
Representative Berger
Wisconsin
Berger
United States
Post Office Department
Congress
Department of Railways
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Secretary of the Treasury
Wineress
Waits
Berner
Pittsburg
Indianapolia
Nw York
Rivage
Philadelphia
Vregeland Amt Milwauker
Express companies oppose proposed rate cuts
Washington February ... express companies oppose lower rates saying proposed reductions would slash revenue across major carriers. Test day Gete-Ler 23 shows declines from 4.96 to 8.5 percent for Adam, American and others, totaling about 24.1 million dollars for year ending June 20, 1912. Commission action expected in spring or within three months.
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Coudharce Bommiesion
United States
Wells- Fargo
More Deadly Work by Byrns Revolver
Vieveland February 15. A boy aged 10 was accidentally fatally wounded when a revolver fired by another boy at the Byrns home exploded. The determining gun is believed to be the same weapon used in Captain Ralph H. Byrns murder two weeks earlier. Investigators think two shooters discarded the gun during the incident.
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Captain Byrns
City Clerk Busy in Collecting 67295 in January
Walter Tauvlor, the city clerk, was kept busy during January gathering in change for licenses, permits and other city business. Receipts totaled 67295.01, up 2152.44 from January 1912, though near beer licenses fell, adding only 825. There was a decline in insurance returns.
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Walter Tauvlor
LaGrange couple honored with golden shower on anniversary
LaGrange Georgia February 15 special On Monday night while quietly celebrating their golden anniversary Mr and Mrs J T Harwell were surprised by a party of friends who presented a gift of gold valued at one hundred dollars. Colonel E R Bradfield spoke praising their long useful lives and community service. Dr Henry R Slack organized the event and a city gift resolution was attached.
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Harwell
LaGrange
Thomas J. Harwell
Parasites on Cockroaches Cause Cancer Claim
Berlin reports that Professor Johannes Fibiger, Copenhagen Pathological Institute, claims cancer can be induced in rodents by feeding cockroach parasites. Experiments show esophageal and stomach tumors from minute worms in the gut. researchers say this marks the first experimental production of cancer and could guide cures.
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Berlin
Johannes Fibiger
Copenhagen
Cotomon
Fiblger
Rata
Aeekers
Sixty Two May Be Indicted for Big Fight at Picnic
Calhoun Ga February 15 Special A busy session awaits Gordon county superior court to convene Monday the 24th if grand jury finds true bills. A Red Bug abolition fair ended in a fight with knives and sticks after an attempt to curb whisky. Sixty two men and boys face grand jury for drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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Calhoun
Gorden County
Memory of Vice President Sherman Honored by Congress
Washington February 16 The memory of the late Vice President Sherman was honored in the Senate chamber with memorial services held by both houses. President Taft joined cabinet and court officials as speeches lauded Sherman’s fairness and temperament. The ceremony drew vast crowds and featured remarks by House Speaker Champ Clark and Senators Root Lodge and others.
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Washington
Sherman
Senate
Capitol
House
Taft
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Senate Committee
Semelon
Dody
House of Representatives
Root
Army
Navy
Fuers
Roosevelt
Wilson
Marshall
Martin
Lodge
Thornton
Cummine
Gallinger
Champ Clark
Sani Tn
Sherman Wee
Merle
Pattes Hee Ica
Cotton King Sully Barred by New York
New York February 15. Daniel J Sully known as the cotton king is barred from returning to New York on pain of arrest until he purges contempt of court. Supreme Court Justice Morschauser at White Plains issued the order after Sully violated an injunction tied to a $4 000 judgment won by William Harmon Black.
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New York
Daniel J. Sully
Cotton King
Supreme Court
Morschauser
White Plains
Sully
Watch Hi
R. TL
Westerly
R. L
Daniel
Wateh Hill
Mornchauser
Louisiana and Mississippi Governors Host Gulfport Visit
Governors E Hall of Louisiana and Earl Brewer of Mississippi met in Gulfport with state and city leaders for a cordial exchange. A midnight dinner and cotillion followed a motor tour, with toasts from both governors and guests. A follow up day planned at the country club and tours to Pass Christian and Beauvoir.
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Gulfport
Mise
Tinaling
Rcore
E. Hall
Louisiana
Earl Brewer
Mississippi
Cothlon Oa
Great Southern Hotel
Gulffart Commercial Union
W. H. Bousley
B. Ht. Eaton
Governors Hall
Brewer
Herry McEnerny
New Orleans
Christian
Bllext
Beauvoir
Memorial tribute quotes a modest American statesman
In private galleries Mrs Sherman hosted mourners including her three sons Sherrill, Riram and Thomas M. Lasrman, and Mrs Joseph de Long and Otra. Also present were Mrs Sherman’s sisters and brother Sherman Mebnock as the nation honors a disinterested, able leader.
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Galleves
Sherman
Sherrill, Riram
Thomas M. Lasrman
Ali
Joseph de Long
Otra
LP. Poorg
Sy Dallec
Sherwll Mebnock
Arrest of Justice Declared Illegal in Fulton County
Judge Jackson and Judge George say indictment and arrest of Justice of the Peace W T Jordan violated Georgia law. Demurrer to the indictment to be filed. Bonds set from $300 to $3600 for 11 indicted. five days notice required before charging a sitting official. Jordan unaware of charges until Friday. Court battle over whether Jordan aided or conspired in alleged bond scheme and illegal warrants.
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Jordan
Jackson
Megal
H J. Boswell
New Groes
George Ia Bell
Fulton County
Acheme
Georgia
T. J. Day
Bell
Bargain Day Monday At Church-Grocery
Tomorrow will be bargain day at the grocery store in the Universalist church. The store will close out at that time and it will be a fine opportunity for boarding house keepers and large families to secure goods. The store will stay open all day and into the evening by popular request.
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Universalist Church
Albert Lyon Hosts Dinner for Hester Lyon Party
Albert H Lyon of the Southern Hell Telephone company hosted a dinner at the German cafe last night honoring Fred Heater of Lee Street branch, now transferred to Nashville. W H Gibbs was toastmaster. Speakers included W H Hunter N H Perner M Gathwright Mr Revier HS Smith and others. J W Stafford recited for the guests before Lyons departs Monday for Nashville to take charge of the Nashville branch.
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Albert H. Lyon
Southern Hell Telephone Company
Fred Heater
Lee Street
The
Telephone Company
Nashville
W. H. Gibbs
W. H. Hunter
N. H. Perner
M. & Gathwright
Mr. Revier
HS Smith
J. W. Stafford
Mr. Lyons
German Aviator Killed In Glider Attempt At Leipsic
German aviator Lenk died at Leipsic on February 15 while attempting a glide from a height of 3,400 feet. His servo plane toppled in midair during the flight.
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Leipsic
Germany
Lenk
Physician Praises Eckman Alterative For Tubercular Glands
A physician reports excellent results using Eckman’s Alterative in several tubercular neck gland cases. One girl avoided surgery after $50 treatment to restore health. Mrs. Garvin of Idaho swears weight gain and improved lung function after starting the remedy. Eckman’s claims include bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung support without poisons or habit-forming drugs.
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Eckman
Taaho Falls
Idaho
Eco
MH. Garvin
Mm. Garvin
Hokman
Jacobe
Asis
Eckman Laboratory
Philsdelphis
Pator
Adaitionat
Votes Safe Under Guard Comment Frames Police Talk
The excerpt records a heated exchange about protecting votes and dismissing protesters. A quoted line notes guards, a cop on the beat, and a remark about labels, soap wrappers, and fan bottle taps valued at $6,600 this trip. Folice is mentioned in the dialogue.
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Irka
Special Officer Guarding The Constitution M and M Contest Goods
Officer Long was assigned Friday night to guard the large volumes of brand marks from The Constitution s M and M contest prizes. Manager A D Grant told Long the labels and can tops in the contest office decide the winner of the 6000 prize, so Long now patrols 8 pm to open morning to prevent disturbance and ensure votes are counted and recorded. The contest has drawn hundreds of visitors praising its success.
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BK. Long
A. D. Grant
Ilcer
Officer Long
Counting of contest ballots delays winner announcement
The office proceeds with counting ballots under Mr. Grant to avoid mislabeling or misplacing items. Expected to announce next Sunday, after counting wrappers and goods from the last two days.
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Beline
Mike
Grant
Quiet is reported in the strike zone in Charleston
Charleston West Virginia February 15 Adjutant General Hott in charge of Kanawha county troops reported there were no disturbances in the strike zone and the situation is under control. Officers remained alert amid rumors miners would march on Charleston to demand Mother Jones release. A company of state militia stayed in the city and guard units were quartered in the capital to deter disorder.
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Charleston
W. Va
Hott
Kanawha County
Immigration measure may go over the veto in Congress
Washington February 15 Senate and House leaders pressed to pass the Bmmett-Dillingham Immigration bill over President Taft's veto. Senator Lodge leading the Senate move said an issue could be forced Monday after dispositions, as canvassers prepared for a congressional push today.
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Washington
House Landenate
Taft
Bmmnett-Dillingham Immigration Ll
Dejean
Todey
Lodges
Senate
Connecticut River Dam Bill Plans in House and Senate
Fragmentary notes indicate plans around a Connecticut River dam bill. Leaders in both houses discussed action if the bill passed over a presidential veto, signaling potential party or regional maneuvering.
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Hooss
Dy. A
Marin
Notice of Application for Charter Continent Trust Company
Fulton County notice records Bolling H Jones Joel Hurt Hugh M Willet E Bates Block J K Orr W J Blalock Thos J Peeples J J Haverty Louis Newell John Ge Hallman T P Hinman Porter Langston C A Horne Clarence Haverty M M George WFE Winecoff R F Shedden A B Simms plan to organize a trust company under 1898 statute with principal office in Atlanta Georgia. Minimum capital 500000, allowed to rise to 2000000, named incorporators. Moore Branch Attorneys.
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Georgia
Fulton County
Bolling H. Jones
Joel Hurt
Hugh M. Willet
E Bates Block
J. K. Orr
W. J Blalock
Thos. J. Peeples
J. J. Haverty
Louis Newell
John Ge
Hallman
T. P. Hinman
Porter Langston
C. A. Horne
Clarence Haverty
M. M. George
W.fe. Winecoff
R. F
Moore & Branch
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Byrns
Goople
J. T. Harwell
Tdft
Albert Lyon
Hester
Francia B. Price
Bias
E. Long
Continental Trust Company
Overland Southern Motor Car Co
Atlanta
Peachtree St
Thousan
J. S. Case T. M. Company, Inc
Case Care
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Westinghouse
Electrie
Warner Avio-Mater
Firestone
Air Street
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