GUNS BOOMING FOR BIC FLEET
News from Fort Monrose Virginia on February 20 reports the world cruise of sixteen American battleships nearing Hampton Roads. The North Carolina and Montpelier signaled their approach as crowds gather, with Admiral Perry honored aboard the Connecticut. President Roosevelt expected to review the fleet Monday as ships enter home waters.
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Expert on Sewers Praises Atlanta Coverage Letter from Julian Griggs on Atlanta sewer plans praised by expert
Ped H Norcross receives a letter from Julian Griggs, former chief engineer for Columbus Public Service, praising The Constitution's January 31 Atlanta sewer article. Griggs offers interest in Atlanta’s sewer situation, requests a copy of the Hering report and the latest annual government report, and notes maps from the U S Geological Survey aiding understanding of Atlanta’s geography.
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H. Norcross
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Columbus
Hering
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Fullan Riggs
Homeward Fleet Arrives as Washington’s Birthday Festivities Begin
Throngs gather along Hampton Roads to witness the homecoming of the fleet led by Rear Admiral William H. Emory aboard the Louisiana. The celebrations mark a three day holiday as residents of Norfolk and Newport News observe the returning ships and the president’s visit. The battleship Georgia joins the flow with Lieutenant Commander Nathan C. Twining likely commanding the ship, while Captain Hamilton Hutchins previously sailed with the Mearsarge to Gibraltar and awaits relief.
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Newport News
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Hia |Oterts
Louisiana
Georgia
Hamilton Hutchins
Gibraltar
Canell
Xearserge
Nathen C. Twining
Centain Hutching
Growers Fight Proposed Change Before Railroad Commission
Georgia Fruit Exchange and Southern Express petition the railroad commission to fix an estimated weight of 40 pounds for a standard six crate peach shipment. The hearing is set for February M6 at 10 a.m. and aims to address a 20 percent rate increase that peach shippers fear will burden growers with express shipments. Georgia Fruit Exchange officers will appear, and we urge all peach shippers to attend or protest in writing. The exchange is also seeking information on commission houses in major cities to handle shipments, with a March 1 reply deadline.
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Sorthern Express Company
Railroad Commission
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Mn Shange
Gommission
BRS Railroad Commission
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Albany
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Cleveland
Columbus
Ohio
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Erie
Indianapolis
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Springfield
St. Lovia
Washington
LM. Fleming
Van Amburg Circus to Benefit Atlanta Firemen
The Van Amburg circus at Piedmont park will open March 25 26 and 27 for a firemen relief fund. D P Phillips manager proposed the benefit to the Atlanta Fire Department with profits from all departments including tickets and concessions going to the fund. Committees led by Chief W B Cummings and G B Carlton organize programs parades tickets and press work to rally support from Atlanta residents and fire houses.
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Big Circus
Sremen
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Relief Association
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Phillips
van Aynburg
W. B. Cummings
G. B
M. Netherland
Glaney
W. Joiner
Anderson
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Pritchett
Presa
H. Peaney
William Butler
G. C. Courtney
W. H Clane
W. B.cummings
G. B. Carlton
John Terrell
H.pressley
He van Amburg
Bene Redidenta
Thig City
College Park Mayor Responds to Council Dispute
Mayor D. G. Bettie of College Park clarifies he sees discrepancies in a recent Constitution story about a council disagreement. He says a fenced land strip was created by locals due to a Boulevard gift and that the street width remains unchanged after a unanimous vote. The former council is not part of the current decision.
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D. G. Bettie
Bettie
Betiis
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Bettis
Belgian Minister Transferred to Constantinople
Baron Man cher, the Belgian minister to the United States, has been transferred to Constantinople. He will be succeeded at Washington by Count de Bufaseret Steonbecqua, recently Belgian minister to Mo whose appointment lao, wee announced today.
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Baron Mancher
United States
Constantinople
Washington
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Lao
Wee
Rural routes to expand greatly in the South this year
Washington reports plans to add more rural free delivery routes in southern states than any other region this year. Officials cite better roads and new highway construction as enabling expanded service, with over five hundred routes slated for establishment across Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia.
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Postoffice Department
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Dixon
Uncle Sam
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Post Office Department
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Arkansas
Florida
Georgis
Louisiana
Atlesissippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
DeGraw
DeGraw Tulkn
United States
Clarksville
Jennyson County
Congress
Atlanitic
Gulf
GOWAN'S PNEUMONIA PREPARATION CLAIMS
An advertisement touts Gowan's pneumonia preparation as a remedy to prevent and cure pneumonia, croup, coughs, and inflammations with congestion. It promises quick relief for chest pains and sore throat and notes a price discount from 31.00 to 28.00 with external, fast absorption.
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Gowan
Rural delivery spurs road improvements in the South
Dr DeGraw notes that slow petition rates in southern states delay rural delivery routes, with about 521 of 1,100 routes planned nationwide favored for the South. He cites roads and gates removal, highway bills, and improved farm values as benefits, especially in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Local par routes may further boost farmer gains.
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Asri
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Postal Service
Congress
Weather Today Forecast Across the United States
Forecast for today calls for fair and warmer conditions with plenty of sunshine. The weather remains fine over most of the United States except the upper Mississippi Valley and Pacific coast where light precipitation is reported.
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United States
Miaslasppt Valley
Pacific Coast
Weather shifts east as warm front hits New England
Central forecasts place a warm spell across the South while northern regions endure rain and snow. New York and Pennsylvania see moderating temperatures. Atlantans predicted fair but chilly later. The warmest day reached about 86 with a low near 38 in some areas, amid casual notes on puzzle culture and daily routines.
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Pennny Yania
Mifie
New England
Atlante
Iike von
Steel rails price cuts loom in early industry talks
New York and Pittsburgh dispatches say steel rail prices will not be cut yet as tariffs linger. Leading producers claim a single rail mill remains and major firms plan action, while independent manufacturers warn of fragmented moves and slow clarity in the steel market.
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Asauraucan
Menigh
Ates
United States Steel Corporation
Cambria Steel Company
Lackawenne Steel Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Pennsylvane Steel Company Army Op
Steel
Pittsburg
Thie Etty
Youngstown
James A. Campbell
Youngstown Sheeting Tube Company
Elent
Contested Stock Law Vote Upheld by Ordinary
In Floyd County at Rome on February 20 a stock law election in State Line District was upheld by the ordinary after a contest. The vote to establish stock law narrowly favored the measure by one. The losing side challenged a voter as a non resident. the voter testified he resided in the district and the ordinary ruled for the defense. Both sides were represented by attorneys.
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Floyd
Rome
State Line
Washington girl thrown from horse in Ga accident
Afes Maude Dik, daughter of Ho J. Ellis of the Washington Methodist church, was thrown Thursday afternoon near Washington Georgia. She suffered no serious injuries though some bones were broken. she was taken to Mrs. G. Ramsey’s home for medical aid and later to the parsonage as doctors advised rest for several days.
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Afes Maude Dik
Ho J. Ellis
Washington Methodist Church
Uurt
G. 3 Ramsey
Ramsey
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