Vigorous Fight on Postmasters in Georgia Hearings
The senate committee on postoffice appointments heard fierce arguments over postmasters at Lawrenceville and Waynesboro. Schw ar zw eiss faced affidavits alleging unfitness and financial irresponsibility. witnesses questioned his social relations and potential bias. Clark Grier withdrew support amid bankruptcy claims. a decision expected in two to three days. Local ad notes and distractions appear in the same column.
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Washinaton
Senate Committee On Postoffice Appointments
Lawrenceville
Waynesboro
B Fortune
S Mackin
W C Cole
Gwinnett County
Selgfried Schwarzweies
Pormnaster
Enoch H
Callaumy
Augusta
Schwernweins
Schwarsweins
Burke County
Savanneh
Clark Grier
Clute
Georgia
Hla
Echwerzweiss
Gchwarawelsa
Waynes
Simmons
George Bell Gets Another Chance in Habeas Corpus Case
Monticello Ga February 18 Special A4 writ of habeas corpus for release of George H W Bell from the state asylum was presented to Judge Lewis yesterday during Jasper county court. Judge Lewis granted the petition and set February 28 for a hearing at Greensboro Ga. Swainsboro residents, Bells hometown, will attend alongside his family who hope for his discharge. Bell, eldest son of Dr Green Bell, once editor and local merchant, has a bright daughter Sara with wife Miss Flosa Telk of Waycross. The report notes heavy drink, alleged insanity linked to intoxicants, and the family’s long hope for reunification. Bell’s return would bring him back to Swainsboro amid rejoicing.
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Monticello Ga
George HW Bell
Dudge AG Lewis
Monticelly
Jasper County
Lewis
Greensboro
Gasnell
Hérord
Swainsboro
Hells
Green Bell
Bell
Flosa Telk
Waycross
Sara
Wayerosa
George H Eeh
Hig Jega
Georgia Florida Saw Mill Association Holds February Session
The Georgia-Florida Saw Mill Association met in Jacksonville at the Windsor hotel with Conrad of Florida presiding. Discussion centered on tariff reductions for lumber and raw materials, cautioning against cuts without sapient relief for goats and inputs, amid a steady demand and hopeful business outlook. A note on a German Cafe opening and souvenirs appears in the closing lines.
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Georgia-Florida Saw Mill Association
Titton
Georgia-Florida Saw Mal Association
Windsor Hotel
Jacksonville
Fla
Conrad
Florida
E Melton
Washington
Cnw Mill
Automobile Show Plans Move Forward With Trade Group
Fulton County automobile owners and dealers form a joint committee to coordinate with Atlanta Automobile Trade Association for a major show. Directors from Yakor County discuss space allocation at Armory Auditorium, aiming for 18 000 square feet ground floor, balcony, and corridors. Next committee meeting set for Saturday night to review reports.
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Fulton County Automobile Association
Yakor County Automobile Association
Edward H Timano
Charles Ryan
Atlanta Automobile Trade Association
Automobile Association
Associaton
E W Camp
Atlanta Automobile Trade Algocia
Ion
Gans
Armory Audhtorium
Madison Square Garden
Freal Dent Gans
German Cafe Opens New Dining Room in Atlanta
German Cafe expands to Pryor Street with a new dining room. Formal opening and souvenir distribution planned for tomorrow morning at 27-298 Pryor Street. Schwarz and Bliem, proprietors, announce the event.
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Pryor St. Schwarz & Buem
Pryor St
Atlanta
Pryor St. Schwarz & Bliem
Sperry’s Son to Welcome Admiral at Hampton Roads
Savannah will give a hearty welcome to Admiral Sperry when the fleet returns. His son, Mr Sperry, manager of the local street car company, will join from Savannah and spend several days with him after the fleet review. He departs Sunday night to greet his father on arrival.
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Savannah
Hampton Roads
Admiral Sperry
Mr Sperry
Eclipse Catarrh Cure Promises Instant Relief
A dated ad claims Eclipse Catarrh Cure instantly clears nasal passages and relieves catarrh using a vegetable preparation. It shares patient testimonials from E. & Ergast of Rome, Ga, and promises a 25 cent sample plus a booklet with testimonials upon request.
Farmer Murdered Near Knoxville in Suspected Deliberate Shooting
Report from Knoxville notes the murder of James Allekman, a former resident living 26 miles south of town in Sloant county. The account mentions a night shooting through a window while he slept, with unclear and garbled surrounding details. A local inquiry is expected to clarify suspects and motive.
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Knoxville
James Allekman
Sloant County
Belmy
Cured of Bronchitis by Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Bronchitis is a serious lung illness more severe than a common cold and can lead to pneumonia. The text asserts there is little danger when Chamberlains Cough Remedy is used judiciously.
Few Doses of Chamberlain Cough Remedy End Bronchitis Fears
W E Wheeler of Los Angeles recounts repeated bronchitis episodes eased by Chamberlain Cough Remedy after doctors offered only relief. After trying a partial bottle at a relative’s, he bought more, which cured him. He now uses it at early signs and remains free from further bother.
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Chamberlain
W. E. Wheeler
Ninth St
Los Angeles
Cal
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Easy Breathing
This remedy is suited to bronchitis and expels mucus from the bronchial tubes, easing breathing and reducing pneumonia risk. It has a worldwide reputation, contains no opium, and can be given to both children and adults. Prize per bottle twenty five cents, large size fifty cents.
Threaten to Indict Near Beer Dealers in Georgia
Columbus reports a state effort to collect unpaid near beer taxes for 1909 in Muscogee County. Special attorney A W Cozart, at Governor Hoke Smith’s direction, to proceed immediately with notices served to delinquent dealers. Grand jury to act, as many establishments have closed due to double license tax pressure.
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Columbus
Myscopes County
Gaége
W Cozart
Hoke Smith
Lecture on Explosives at Railroad Y M C A
A vital lecture on handling explosives and dangerous articles to be held at 7:30 PM at the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association rooms, 31 1 2 West Alsbams Street. Colonel JL Taylor of the American Railway Association, touring the South, will speak on safe transportation with many stereopticon views. Railroad men, shippers, and officials are urged to attend. out of town parties will attend.
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Realroad
Young Mensa Christian Association
Rome
Alsbams Street
JL Taylor
American Railway Association Bureau
Taylor
South
Aide de Camp Potts Arrives in Atlanta to Begin Duties
Lieutenant Douglass Potts of the Eighteenth Infantry, U S Army, has arrived in Atlanta to assume his duties in the Candler Building. He accompanies his father General Ramsay Potts and Lt. Kimball, appointed aide to the general, as plans call for departure to the Philippines in early June.
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Douglass Potts
Eighteenth Infantry
United States Army
Ramsay D Potts
Department of the Salt
Atlanta
Candler
Kimball
Potts
Philippines
Rowlett Preaches on Living Like Christ Next Sunday
Unitarian minister Rev John W Rowlett will speak on Living as Jesus Lived or the Standard and Method of Christian Living next Sunday morning, addressing recent debates over the attempt by some youths to be as Christ.
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John W Rowlett
Jesus
Marshall Wilder at the Orpheum Next Week
Marshall Wilder, famed lecturer and entertainer, billed as the prince of entertainers, appears at the Orpheum next week. His talk features Japan and Geisha girls through colored slides, photos taken by Wilder, with impressive electrical effects and a vivid lecture.
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Marshall Wilder
Orpheum
Prince of Entertainers
Japan
Marshall P Wilder
Drpheum
Me Wilder
Europe
England
America
Murder Charge After Fatal Stabbing in Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee on February 16 a 4 year old Black boy allegedly attacked and killed 26 year old James HH Taylor, son of Denut Sheriff. The boy reportedly surrendered to police, confessed, and was arrested on serious charges.
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Memphis Tenn
Gage
James HH Taylor
Denut Sherif
Taylor
Travels Over Country Young Shoe Shiner Frees from Loitering
Ralph Sams a thirteen year old white boy left Judge Broyles court freed from suspicions of idling and loitering. He said he had traveled by imwelt over the country shining shoes to earn money and pay his way, visiting six states before arriving in Atlanta from Birmingham.
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Ralph Sams
Negro at the Bijou Theatre Grapples with Police
Rube Thomas, a Black man, fought officers during a Bijou theater incident Wednesday night and nearly toppled Officer Baller from the railing. He was tried before Judge Broyles and fined 325 and costs but could not pay, leading to stockade time. Thomas grew unmanageable when asked to move his seat. Officer Bailey assisted in ejecting him as he grappled with the officer.
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Rube Thomas
Baller
Broyles
Teu
Thomas
Bailey
Briefs in Shipp contempt case move to federal authority
Chattanooga February 1 briefs for Luther Williams and Frank Ward in the Shipp contempt case, tied to the Ed Johnson lynching, have been forwarded to Washington. Williams is said to have been present but not involved. Ward is alleged not to be present and, drinking heavily, may have been asleep during the incident.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Luther Wiliams
Frank Ward
Shipp
Ed Johnson
Washington
Luther Williams
Ita
Barnes
Strong Ark
Lady Caren Clarendon Revealed in Lindale Newspaper Item
In Lindale a Red Cross nurse identified as Lady Caren Clarendon, daughter of the Earl of Clarendon, plans Palm Beach home party then sailing to the Philippines. She rejects publicity, defends her title, and notes eight years of devoted work.
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Rome
Galebriars
Lindale
Evbuthan Mitcus
Red Cross
Lady Carendon
Earl of Clarendon
Palm Beach
Philippines
Louise Griffiths Clarendon
Raason
Tay Clandon
Palm
Tiu
Boks
Police arrest man for pulling girl's hair at factory yard
Charles Roberts, described as a negro, was interrogated after Dora Estes, a 1 year-old daughter of BH Estes, identified him as the man who entered her room and pulled her hair. The incident occurred near the South River Brick Company yards. Roberts and accomplice James Alexander were placed in custody at the police station.
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Charles Roberts
South River
Ninety Day Sentence in Atlanta Stockade
Fred Hawkins alias Fred Hinley and Won Conover two young white men were sentenced to the stockade for ninety days each without privilege of fine Judge Brovies presiding. Hawkins was arrested after a complaint from the Associated Charities that he was collecting money from various residents while posing as deaf and dumb, according to Detective Harper.
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Fred Hawkins
Fred Hinley
Conover
Brovies
Hawking
Harper
Associated Charities
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Grand Canyon
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Senate Committee
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Lester
Mobile Ala
Atats Y Fleetwood Lester
Worra Leater
Daniel Bros. Co
L. J. Daniel
Ties
Peachtre
George Bell
Great Fleet
Sclipge Medicine Sd Manufacturing Company
Riezia
Serra Fia
W. E Wheeler
Christ
Rowlett
Negro
Ilady
Lady Clarendon
Mill District
Atlanta Stockade
Is Post
Popater
Family
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Bostum Cereat ‘Company
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