Atlanta Chamber letter on Sands report sparks department copies
F J Panon writes to President Wilmer Moore defending release of Herbert Sands' municipal construction report. He explains copies were sent to Mayor Woodward and chamber secretary Cooper, clarifying Hansell never received full advance copies and praising Hansell while denying a vendetta. Cooper counters that copies were freely distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Daxon
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Wilmer Moore
W. A. Hansell
Elerbert Sands
At- Tanta
Wilmer L. Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Mr Moore
W. Allanwell, Jr
Cooper
Chambe of Commerce
Hansai
Eramarky
J. Paton
Hanwell
Sands
Clayton Way
Siert James G. Woodward
Tee
Lindulm
Chamber
Woeudwird
Counci
Hansell
Bot Paron
Pte
A. Coopers
Ga advertising stunt links burial vaults to autos
An Atlanta firm promotes burial vaults displayed in automobiles to sell their product across Georgia. The plan envisions vaults showcased on cars as moving billboards, with local undertakers handling sales and later reselling wares when deaths occur.
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Akip Xrong
Atlanta
Elopement Plan Foiled by Police In Atlanta Birmingham Arrests
Mary Clarke 11 and Cole Gibson 19 from Orangeburg linked to elopement plan halted as Gibson and Robert Coleman 21 held on disorderly conduct. Clarke caught en route to Monroe. Gibson faces trial for marriage intent. Coleman bound on aiding charges. Clarke’s mother alerted authorities after train departure.
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Birminghan
Mary Clarke
Atlanta
Cole Bleass Gibson
Orangeburg
Blease
Giogon
Robert & Coleman
Gibson
Coleman
Birmingham
Monroe
Sylvester E. Guess
Louisiana
Broyles
Eleasa
Atlanta Cozens of Physicians and Surgeons
Bavannah
Atlanta School of Dentlatry
Ivy Street
Guess
Mary
Terminal Station
Pemuade
DeKalb County
Gtr
Houston
Ivy Streets
G Bsen
No. 110
Monroas
Glason
Jett
the Constitution
Miss Clarke
Aaken
Bailey Goes One Way Poindexter Another in Norfolk Speech
In Norfolk Virginia on February 2 Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington and former Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas headlined the Washington Panter Platter club event. They offered divergent views with Bailey later attacking progressives while Poindexter recalled President elect Wilson launching his platform before the Pewter Platter club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Miles Poindexter
Washington
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
Mc Bailey
Poindexter
Wilson
Chief’s Auto Damaged in Whitehall Fire Run
Chief W B Cummings and Red Thurmonds crew rode to a blaze on wet asphalt when the car slid and struck a curb, one wheel crushed. They escaped unharmed and the chief pressed on to the fire. car damage not extensive. Parcel Post Heavy reports from Milledgeville Ga describe rising parcel post volumes during busy deliveries and crowded post office space. Inspecting Auto Engines in Brunswick Ga notes Mayors and officials visiting Macon to review auto fire engines and consider purchasing a new fire apparatus after months of council discussion.
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W. B. Cummings
C. M. Thurmond
Whitehall
Brotherton
Parcel Post Heavy
Milledgeville
Parcel Post
Brungwick
Hopkins
J. A. Harrison
L. Ludwig
Macon
Power Driven Plow With Self Contained Engine
A new power driven plow described in Popular Mechanics uses a two cycle gasoline engine mounted between the handles with spiked drive wheels. The design allows instant gear disengagement when hitting obstacles and features attachments for land leveling, planting, cultivating, and spraying.
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March
Popular Mechanics
First Egyptian burial vaults on Ford cars debut in Georgia
The article reports the first traveling burial vaults mounted on Ford chassis, built by Cement Products Manufacturing Co of Georgia. Five Ford cars will tour the state with five salesmen and support trucks to ship orders to undertakers, claiming cost savings and reduced breakage. The Georgia company lists F J McFadden as president, T G Roberts as vice president, D. T. Bussey as secretary, and M. L. Hathcock as treasurer. The truck crew will operate from Atlanta, with tours already underway in south and middle Georgia.
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Atlanta
Cement Products Manufacturing Company
Georgia
F. J. McFadden
T G. Roberts
LD. T
Bussey
M. L. Hathcock
Ford
D. T. Bussey
South
Middle Georgia
Taft Discusses Mexican Situation At Peace Dinner
President Taft, guest of honor at a New York peace dinner, opposed intervention in Mexico and urged patient efforts toward stability. The National Institute of Social Sciences awarded him a medal presented by Joseph Choate. Taft warned against exploitation or war and voiced disappointment that pending peace treaties with Britain and France awaited Senate confirmation.
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New York
Taft
Universal Posos
Mexico
National Institute of Social Sciences
American Peace and Arbitration League
Joseph A. Choate
Great Britain
Mr. Taft
Central American
Beth
Taft Speech Defends Arbitration and Monroe Doctrine
Taft defends policy of arbitration at the Panama Canal toll dispute and urges nonbelligerent stance. He cites the Monroe doctrine to oppose instability in the Americas and says South American governments can aid Central America and the West Indies in peace, with a vow to return to Washington and relinquish power for peace. Forty civic groups attend, with speakers including Henry Clews and the Brazilian ambassador. President-elect Wilson declines to attend but expresses gratitude for peace efforts.
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United States
Panama Canal
Taft
England
Notre
Jocosely
Washington
Henry Clews
League
Domicis de Gama
Writer Sports in the Playground of Europe
Illustrations from Macci Popular Magazine show novel adaptations of effects skis and skates.
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Europe
Popular
Medianics
Seventy Seven Homeopathic Remedy Advertisement
An ad promotes Seventy seven pellets for grip and influenza symptoms. It claims rapid relief from aches fever and throat issues, urges early use at first illness signs, and notes a 25 cent price with mail order from Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co in New York.
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Humphreya’ Homeo. Medicine Co
Wiltanz Bt
New York
Get Rid of Piles at Home
Advertises Pyramid Pile Remedy as a cure for piles promising immediate relief from pain and congestion. Claims one or two applications will ease suffering and suggests free trial packets with a coupon. Encourages purchasing a regular package for 50 cents at drug stores and implies long term resolution.
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Jonce
Pyramid Drug Co coupon for free pile remedy trial
A plea for immediate mailed trial treatment of Pyraid Mid Pile Remedy from Pyramid Drug Company Marshall Michigan in a plain wrapper. The writer seeks proof of its splendid results by coupon exposed mail request.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Brds
Marshall, Mich
Kinaly
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