LaFollette Reappears in Senate with Spooner Escort
The Wisconsin senator R M LaFollette appears in the Senate for the first time since the recess to take the oath of office. Vice President Fairbanks administers the oath as a crowded gallery watches. Senator Spooner escorts LaFollette into the chamber amid past tensions between them. The Senate adjourns until Monday. Payne urges Filipino tariff reform as House weighs sugar and tobacco duties and a probe into mail abuse by members. The House adjourns for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. M. LaFollette
Senate
Wisconsin
Fairbanks
House
Payne
New York
United States
Sims
Ténnessee
Post Office Committee
Lumbermen and railroads reach understanding in Savannah
Traffic officials and dealers from five railways and the Georgia Interstate Lumbermen’s Association held a conference in Savannah on January 4. They agreed on several points, most notably addressing the equipment shortage that had hindered railroad handling of lumber orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Hoth
Wade
Georela ‘Interstate Lumbermen
Dixon Seizes The Baggage In Copyright Dispute
Raleigh January 4 Reverend Thomas Dixon claims infringement of The Clansman by a play titled In Reconstruction Days produced in Durham and Louisville. The Corinne Runkel Stock Co. property is attached by Dixon through attorneys. Thaddeus Breton of the Run kel company disputes authorship, saying he wrote it in forty days. Bufaula Alabama January 4 Special report says grading on the Birmingham Columbus and St Andrews Bay railroad will begin between Hufaula and Columbus. Track is being laid after erosion of several miles below Chipley Florida. Finances are arranged and traffic is expected into Eufaula by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Thomas Dixon
Corinne, Runkel Stock Company
Durham
Louisburg
Thaddeus Breton
Runkel Company
Dixon
Bufaula
Ala
Birmingham, Columbus and St. Andrews Bay
Hufaula
Columbus
Chipley
Fla
Trafina
Eufau- Ta
Toy Pistols Cause Lockjaw Among Children in City
Susie Matthews, daughter of E. H. Matthews, at 193 Peeples street, is in Halcyon sanitarium with tetanus after a 22 cal toy pistol discharged on Christmas Day. Antitoxin treatment brought improvement. Her father, traveling salesman, was summoned from Griffin. Also, two year old William Pittman of 117 Wells street was treated at Grady and moved to Halcyon with lockjaw from a toy pistol wound. he shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Matthews
E. H. Matthews
Peeples Street
Halcyon
Griffin
Halcyon Sanitarium
Toy Rivings
Wiliam Pittman
W. F. Pittman
Wells Street
Grady Hospital
Short Items Of Local Interest
A dead infant found in a hack owned by Cox Brothers in Mertakera prompts investigation as the fourth such case in the city this month. Jeff Owens, the driver, says he has no clue about the infant’s leave. Also reported: the Park Board plans a noon meeting to organize for the year. Parks committees may see leadership changes. The 910 Exposition Committee meets this afternoon to review subscriptions and finances. C. D. Camp and Finsley Rucker have formed a law partnership in the Temple court building. The Socius Club will meet tonight at 8:30 at the Unitarian church with Rev. Moore Sanborn speaking on Christian science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox Brothers
Mertakera
H G. Poole & Co
Jeff Owens
Walter BR. Brown
Jerome Tones
Hencock
Curtis
W. G. Cooper
Chamber of Commerce
C. D
Rucker
Camp
Socius Club
Uniterian Church
Moore Sanborn
Christian Science
Relief Extended for Tornado Victims in Albany Ga
Relief for homeless and destitute families continues in Albany after yesterday's tornado. A city committee investigates all cases of distress while aid in food clothing and money is provided. Damage appears greater with many homes shifted off foundations and the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company wrecked though its ovens are ruined. Insurance firms rush to write policies as several victims remain seriously injured but not yet given up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Rip Van Winkle at the Grand and other city theater notes
Rip Van Winkle starring Thomas Jefferson at the Grand draws full houses tonight and tomorrow. Howard Wall’s Millionaire Detective ends at the Bijou tomorrow night. David Harum comes to the Grand Monday and Tuesday with Harry Brown as David. Ninety and Nine with Misgrayonne Whipple debuts at the Academy of Music, plus other local engagements and scenic effects noted.
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Howard Wall
David Harum
Edward Noyes Westcatt
Cahn
Harry Brown
David
Harum
Indiana Prairies
New York
Misgrayonne Whipple
Academy of Music
New Foul
Byjou
Pain Relief Plaster Advertisement from Jacobs Jacobs
A vintage medical ad promises instant relief from bodily pain when plasters are applied correctly. It lists products including Allcock’s Porous Plasters, Belladonna and Capsicum Plasters, Benson’s Capsine Plasters, and Red Cross Kidney Plasters with prices ranging from 5 to 18 cents.
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Allcock
Benson
Rose Glycerine Lotion A winter skin cure and after shave
Rose Glycerine Lotion is a pleasant preparation for curing and preventing chapping and skin troubles of winter. It is also excellent for use after shaving. A favorite with both women and men.
Jacobs Violet Glycerine advertisement bottle
An old advertisement touts Jacobs Violet Glycerine as a popular preparation for preventing and curing chapped hands face and lips. It notes use after shaving and describes a 4 ounce sprinkle top bottle priced at five cents, scented with Violet de Parme.
Palmer's Skin Whitener Declared Safe Whitening Product
A historical notice promotes Palmer's Skin Whitener claiming it bleaches skin clearly and uses SEMIOVIDS odor as part of its safe and reliable formula. The statement presents the product as a trusted cosmetic remedy with emphasis on safety.
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Palmer
Tent and lip care items peg old time market line
Fragmentary OCR lists include 35 tents and a fence of burp-excellent for chapped lips and cold relief. One-pound glass jars priced at 25 cents.
Glycerine Lotion Promoted as Effective For Skin Chaps
A fragment describes glycerine lotion as a very effective remedy for rough skin and chapped areas on the face and hands. It notes its greasiness and compares it with many similar preparatory preparations in ground bottles.
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Jace
Quinine Shampoo Promises Superior Hair Cleansing
Quinine ay Shampoo advertised as a top market preparation for cleansing hair and scalp. It claims to remove dirt and scalp diseases, tone scalp tissue, and promote luxurious hair. Sold in glass jars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs
Special Soap Box Aluminum Boxes with Lids
Durable aluminum soap boxes with close fitting lids. Lightweight and easy to clean, suited for travelers. Priced at 25 cents each.
Naush Bargains Enality Nail Brushes of settle or select fibre
A compact notice describes discounted nail brushes made from settle or select fibre and finished with polished hardwood. The item list highlights cost savings and catalog details for quick purchase.
Courtroom Clash and Property Transfer Highlight Local Ledger
A courtroom skirmish between Attorney C. Crane and Patrolman Tom Ivy disrupted a criminal division session as Judge Calhoun intervened. Crane faced a belt of allegations over a $1 theft, while a real estate deed for 60 000 valued property on Peachtre Street was filed. Separate suits target Western Union for delayed telegrams and Seaboard Air Line for injuries. A post office robbery in Oakman, Alabama saw stamps and cash taken.
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3. C. Crane
Tom Ivy
Attorney Crane
Tommvy
Judge Calhoun
Key
Eddleman
Harry Williams
Ivy
Crane
Arnold Broylea
Peachtreu Street
Charles W. Warlick
James W. English, Jr
Deaths and funeral notices from local residents
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices collected from the Soldiers' Home and local residences. Entries include W. H. Rowland dying after illness, infant Fanny Alverson found dead, J. H. Rogers in Adairsville the funeral, Edward Dent killed in a railroad accident in Mobile, Louise Perkins age 2, Annie Dees funeral at 170 Ivy Street, Frank Roberts at Tefferson Ga, and others with interments at Westview, Hollywood, and Woodbine cemeteries. services held at various addresses in Macon and surrounding areas.
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Edward Dent
Mobile
Ala
Windsor Street
Hollywood
Dent
Annie Deas
Annie Dees
Heraughter
H. Dove
Ivy Street
Hollywood Cemetery
Frank Roberts
Tefferson
Tonternow
Wodbine
Roberta
Ree
Little Drewry
Mr. Drewry
Fleming family tale tied to Atlanta notables
Fragmentary 19th century notice mentions W. P. Fleming and Rav. Rh. H. Douglass with references to Rose Hill and a world wide Cole. Unclear details leave signature and exact event uncertain but tied to Atlanta and local notables.
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W. P. Fleming
Atlanta
H. Douglass
Rose Hill
M Terry Expires In South Delta Funeral Expected
Obscure notice reports M Terry's death at South Delta residence at 7:85 o clock. Funeral planned for Saturday with time to be announced.
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Mery
Atlanta
South Delta Place
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Edison Phonograph
Phillips & Crew Co
Peachtree Street
Lafollette
Spooner
Lésk
Rairoads
Clansman
Pi Man
Individu
Ality
Rogers, Peet & Co
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Price
Daniel Bros. Co
Peachtree St
Har Schafiner
Maz
Benjamin Overcoats
Benjamin
Benjamin Staye
Essig Bros
Whitehall Street
Abany
Rip van Winkle
Stant
Dian ’ Boucicault
Thomas Jefferson
Jeffersons
Garrick
Rip
Joseph Jefferson
the Grand
Dr. Palmer
Passcu
Slanery Hurd
Holland
Hurd
White
Marietta Street
H.C
Jon Willams
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Oakman
Roland
H. Rowland Aed
LaGrange
J . Barclay & Brandon
Fanny Alverson
J. A. Alverson
Tech
Berrien Avenue
Westview 1
J. E. Rogers
J. H. Rogers
Davis Street
Adairsville
Louise Perkins
F. W. Perkins
South Street
A. T. Heath
GH. Fleming
Macon
Ga. Sergenes
G. H. Fleming
Cole
M Terry
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