Columbus board of trade opens new home in milestone ceremony
In Columbus Georgia January a militant smoker welcomed a large turnout of business leaders as the Columbus board of trade moved into its own handsome headquarters The Enquirer and Columbus Mercury offices occupy the upper floors Speakers praised industrial and commercial growth and Georgia's representation at world fairs Key figures included William L Lott mayor L H Chappell Dudley M Hughes Gunby Jordan Judge A W Cozart and Ralston Cargill who highlighted immigration, transportation, and local development efforts commemorating a fresh start for the city’s business community.
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Columbus
Columbus Board of Trade
Constitution
Board of Trade
Enquirer
San Columbus
Mércing Paper
Vistora
Columbus Keys
Wiliam L Lott
Lott
L H Chappell
Dudley M Hughes
Georgia Agricultural Society
Georgia
Gunby Jordan
Cozart
Judge Cozart
Glasscock Barrett
Augusta
Ralston Cargill
Cargill
Washington
Army Changes in Mexico City Declares Army Reserve Abolished
By presidential decree the army of the second reserves is abolished and it is deemed better to grant exemption from active service to individuals who held warrants to sergeants and corporals. A reserve force is created pending a law governing compulsory military service to determine contingents constituting the army reserve.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Army of the Second
Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Offer Claims Blood Toxin Cure
Dr Shoop offers a rheumatic cure on trial claiming to remove a blood toxin that causes pain. The mail solicitation promises six bottles for a month and a full refund if unsatisfied, with a bold claim of curing chronic cases and many tests behind the remedy.
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Emmany Wy
el Druggists
Burdett Sworn as New Mayor in Newnan Georgia
Mayor elect A R Burdett and councilmen elect H H Worth H C Glover T M Goodrum and T G Farmer were installed for two years. Officials chosen include T M Goodrum as pro tem, C M Speerchler water works head, J D Brews ter police chief, patrolmen Tincannon and Shackleford, city clerk E D Fouse, treasurer Hl Carmical, city attorney AH Freeman, and others. Reports show finances strong with reserves for improvements next year. Burdett previously served the city in executive capacity and promises a progressive administration.
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Goodrum
Eater
J C Mayfield
John Altgere
Burdett Hig
Americus Theater Faces Closure Over Higher Tax
Americus city council contemplates a new special license tax on the local theater, sharply increased by 400 percent. If enforced, the playhouse will close immediately, leaving the city without its only amusement venue and prompting public concern for a quick adjustment.
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Americus
Americas
Fire Horror Tells Of Iroquois Theater Tragedy
Dr Newton Hathaway recalls the Iroquois theater fire in Chicago where hundreds died. He describes the barber shop scene and the sudden realization of the scale of loss as ambulances and wagons rushed to the scene, bodies piled inside and recovered outside.
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Chicago
Newton Hathaway
Iwig
Iroquoi
Ile E
Lite T
Iroquois Theater
New York City
Murten Sentenced Fifteen Years In DeKalb Court
Murten, a colored man, pleaded guilty in DeKalb Superior Court to attempted criminal assault on a 12 year old girl of Decatur and received a fifteen year penitentiary term. Ten cases were disposed of during the special one hour session after the child reported the matter and Murten was arrested.
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DeKalb
Murten
Delhalb
Decatur
Hired and Fired in Single Day
Man charged with embezzling 50000 of the Macon and Birmingham Railroad is called back to work then discharged by warrant. E R Henderson, auditor, was removed amid a conference with Mr Martell and officers, after resuming duties under supervision. The events unfolded yesterday and this morning at Macon.
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Macon and
Birmingham Railroad
Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
E. R Henderson
Birmingham
Martell
Henderson
Mrr Henderson
Hirmingham
Manager Fires Employee After Audit Period Ends
Late this afternoon Mr Martell informed Vir Henderson that his services were no longer needed after completing work. Henderson recalls being discharged following instructions from Columbus counsel Garrard, and notes reappointment was deemed unsatisfactory by Lane.
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Martell
Vir Henderson
Henderson
Wartell
Mar- Vell
Garrard
Columbus
Lane
Mir Glrrard
Masons to Stage Grand Rally at Opera House
Masons plan a grand rally around Washingtons birthday at Grand opera house with a strong program. A general committee met in the Masonic Temple parlors nominating William M Slaton as chairman and Carl C Lavery as secretary and treasurer. Subcommittees include Ways and Means, Accounts, Program, and Reception. George W Napier of Ventoe may deliver the principal oration.
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Grand Opera House
Washington
Washingtons
Vasonic Temple
William M Slaton
Carl C Lavery
Jimea L. Meyson
Perkins Lewis Thomas HF Hinnan
George E. Argard
Ferre
Adair
Chris Essig
Stampa
M M Jackson
Sharpe
James L. Key Carl
Laevery
Charles D Melune
Samuel E Smth
J M Speer
Lon Johnson
Husbert Calberson
George W Napier
Ventoe
New Council Instituted in Conyers by Judge Walkerson
Judge John B Walkerson institutes the Julius Lo Grown council at Conyers under royal dispensation. Judge Wilkinson, delegated by Grand Master Robert L Collinge, institutes the body. The council includes notable Conyers residents. Wilkinson expected to return to the city this morning.
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John B Walkerson
Julius L Brown
Conyers
John Ro Wilkinson
Julius Lo
Walkinson
Robert L Collinge
Saiginah
Conyers Juage
Wilkinson
General Primary Ordered As State Moves to Uniform System
The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee planned a general primary with nominations by primary election for state and county offices. Key figures include Judge A D Sayre, Judge W OS Thorington, and others as potential Supreme Court candidates. Robert Lowe, chairman, may resign to run for president of the Alabama Railroad Commission.
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Montgomery
Ala
Speciatj
Democratic Executive Committee
Robert J Lowe
John Pugh
Birmingham
Neorctiry
State Committee
Supreme Court
A D Sayre
W OS Thorington
Tuscaloosa
R T Simpson
Lauderdale
Clellan
T Wo Coleman
Gretne
Rnc
Alabama Toilroad
Railred
Robert Lowe
Cemostadiyeave
J W Smith
E W Booker
State
FB M Cunningham
Jefferson
W Thomason
Macon
W Oa Wandley
Randolph
Railroad Men Lose Places in Chicago and Nationwide
General Managers Association railroads in Chicago report nearly 12,000 layoffs in the last three months, mostly in maintenance of way. Some roads cut hours rather than pay, while gross earnings in November rose to 23,33,469 but net earnings fell by about 1,073,432 due to rising costs and weather impacts.
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Chicago
General Managers Association
Way Department
Funeral of Mrs Tompkins Held at Lovelock Church
The funeral for Mrs Henry B Tompkins widow of the late Sege Henry B Tompkins was held yesterday morning at Lovelock Church with Dr Wilmer and Rev Albion Knight officiating from the residence at 760 Peachtree Street. Interment followed at Westview. The home was crowded with friends and relatives and many floral offerings testified to her memory. Pallbearers included Robert C Alston, W E Chapin, Clark Howell Jr, Hunter Barbour Thompson, John S Coben, and F 3 Pills.
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Wilmer
Albion Knight
Henry B
Tompkins
Henry B Tompkins
Mlovelock
Jean
St Philips Church
C B
St Luke Shurch
Peachtree Street
Westview
Farr
Robert C Alston
W E Chapin
Clark Howell, Jr
Hunter Barbour Thompson
John S Coben
Swayne Case to Be Probed by Judiciary Committee
Washington January 6 Special The house committee on Judiciary will meet tomorrow to name the sub committee that will investigate the charges leading to impeachment proceedings against Federal Judge Swayne of Florida. It is expected a three member panel will be chosen, likely two Republicans and one Democrat, with Mr Clayton of Alabama anticipated as the Democratic member.
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Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Wach
Jenkins
Swayne
Florida
Florda
Louislang
Clayton
Alabama
Political Club Organized in East Point Voters Form Civic Group
Citizens of East Point gather at public school to form the East Point Improvement and Political Club. The group aims to unite voters to influence public improvements by supporting candidates in line with the club’s goals and to advance the local section of Fulton County.
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East Point
Steison
East Point Improvement
Poldoast Cup
Fulton County
Bate
Elup
Powers Pressing Haiti Crisis Unfolds in Paris Report
Paris reports describe tensions between staff and officials over a seven level demand and a $260000 fraud claim tied to Nathmal air and late 1920s actions. The minister doubts immediate relief for detained men while a German push for immobilization of center bank figures prompts inquiry.
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Paris
Jewn Joseph
Romy
Curtis
Frada
Prosi
Port Tu Trine
Adolph Brandt Lodge Installs Officers in Atlanta
Adolph Brandt Lodge No 53 entertains Atlanta Lodge No 20 with banquet as new officers are installed. Names include Chancellor-commander A Tiolemin, vice chancellor Rul Dittler, master of work B F Darden, keeper of records Vix Dittler, master of exchequer Alert Shreenberg, and inner guard Joseph Binder. James Kempton elected to return to Grand Lodge in Albany next May.
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Adolph Brandt
Atlanta
Adelph Brandt
Mond Alley
F Bird
Indre
Carl Witte
Tha Grint
Mitretti
Darden
Hamlitt
Douglas Lowndes Calhan
Pat Othes
Char
Morris Schinsinger
Dmil Tater
Simon Fretaz
Tiolemin
Rul
Shreenberg
Wiel Omster
Willie Hess
Joseph Binder
Owler
Caries Adler
James Kempton
Grand Lodge
Albany
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