Columbus Board of Trade Opens New Home in City
The Columbus board of trade opened its own elegant new building with a brisk smoker. William L Lott handed the keys as Mayor L H Chappell spoke, while Georgia Agricultural Society president Ben Dudley M Hughes urged a Georgia state building for the world’s fair. Several local leaders, including Judge A W Cozart and Ralston Cargill, delivered brief addresses on immigration, transportation, and business prospects.
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Columbus
Columbus Board of Trade
Constitutions
Board of Trade
Enquirer-Sun
Columbus’ Meormning
William L Lott
Lott
L. H. Chappell
Ben Dudley M. Hughes
Georgia Agricultural Society
Georgia
G. Gunby Jordan
Fve Board of Trade
A. W. Cozart
Glasscock Barrett
Augusta
Ralston Cargill
Cargill
Washington
Pullman
Southern Railway
Army Changes in Mexico Abolish Second Reserve Army
Mexico City January 5. By presidential decree the army of the second reserve is abolished. The president deems it imprudent to grant exemption from active service to individuals who held warrants as sergeants and corporals in the reserve force. The law governing compulsory military service will determine the contingents to constitute the army reserve.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure offer and trial terms
Honest rheumatism sufferers are invited to try Dr Shoop’s Rheumatic Cure on trial. The maker claims years of German research produced a blood cleansing remedy that may relieve pain and swelling within 30 days, with six bottles arranged via a local dealer for a one month trial at low cost or free if unsatisfied, and promises to cover losses if not effective.
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Germany
Shoops
Shoop
Joss
Mise Oh
Dr. Shoop
Racine
Burdett Sworn as New Mayor in Newnan Georgia
Newnan Georgia January 6 Special Mayor elect A R B Burdett and councilmen elect H H North H C Glover T M Goodrum and T G Farmer were installed for two years at the regular city council meeting last night After installation the heads of departments were elected including mayor pro tem T M Goodrum water works chief C M Speer police J D Brewster patrolmen C S Fincannon J B Shackleford city clerk E D Fouse treasurer G H Carmical city attorney H Freeman paid fireman J C Beavers city sexton P M McLeroy street overseer B C Sanders engineers at water works J C Mayfield and John Bilgore Annual reports show finances in excellent shape with a large reserve for improvements Burdett has previously served as an executive in the city and his administration is described as progressive and prosperous.
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T M Goodrum
M Speer
D Brewster
S$ Fincannon
P Shackleford
D Fouse
H Carmical
H Freeman
C Beavers
C Beavers, City Sexton, P M McLeroy
B C Sanders
J C. Mayfield
John Bilgore
Burdett
Americus Theater May Close Over New Tax
Americus Georgia January 5 Special report says the city council may lose its only playhouse if the new special license tax on the theater stands. Management announces closure at once due to a 400 percent rate increase, rendering operation practically prohibitory. Citizens hope for quick adjustment to avoid losing the city’s sole amusement venue.
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Americus
Americas
Fire horror described from Iroquois Theater blaze
Dr J M Newtotn Hathaway recalls the Iroquois theater fire in Chicago where hundreds died. He describes initial disbelief as the barber shop filled with screaming patrons and later scenes of stacked bodies and rapid ambulance, wagon, and store wagon responses, noting the theater’s newness and deceptive exterior.
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Chicago
J M Newtotn Hathaway
Dr Hathaway
Iroquins Theater
New York City
Murten Sentenced to Fifteen Years in DeKalb Court
Murten, a colored man, pleaded guilty in DeKalb Superior Court to attempted criminal assault and received a fifteen year penitentiary term. He was accused of attempting to assault a 12 year old girl from Decatur. The case was part of a day in which ten criminal cases were disposed of during a special session.
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DeKalb
Fda Murten
DekKalb
Murten
Giir
Decatur
Hired and fired in single day in Macon
E R Henderson auditor of the Macon and Birmingham railway was discharged by warrant charging embezzlement after a day of work. A conference with officers followed and Henderson reported to resume duties under supervision, then was reassigned earlier on Monday afternoon.
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E. C. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
E. R. Henderson
Macon and Birmingham
Unea
Birmingham
Martell
Henderson
Manager Dismissal Follows Auditor Relation
Late today, after completing work, Mr Martell informed Mr Henderson in private that his services were no longer needed. Henderson said he was discharged following instructions from Columbus counsel Mr Garrard, noting dissatisfaction from Mr Lane and uncertain details about reappointment.
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Martell
Henderson
Garrard
Columbus
The
Lane
Girrard
Masons Plan Grand Rally at Grand Opera House
Masons will hold a grand rally around Washington's Birthday in the Grand Opera House with a 15 item program. The first general committee meeting was held at the Masonic Temple with delegates from city lodges. William M Slaton was elected chairman Carl Lavery secretary and treasurer and subcommittees were named for Ways and Means Accounts Program Reception and more. Hon George M Napier of Monroe was chosen to deliver the principal oration.
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Grand Opera House
Washington
Masonic Temple
William M Slaton
Carl Lavery
James L. Mayson
FE c Perkins Lewis Thomas
KR FC Hinman
George E .Argard
Forrest Adair
Chris Essig
W O Stamps
M M Jackson
B S Sharpe
James IL. Key
Carl C Lavery
Charles F Malone
Samuel E Smith
Jo M Speer
Johnson
Hubert Culberson
George M Napler
Monroe
New Council Established by Judge Wilkerson at Conyers
Judge John R Wilkinson institutes the Julius L Brown Council at Conyers under royal and select masters. Delegated by Thrice Clustrious Grand Master Robert I Colding to establish the council, the new membership includes prominent Conyers citizens. Wilkinson is expected to return to the city this morning.
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John FR. Wilkerson
Julius L. Brown
Conyers
John R Wilkinson
Julius L Brown
Wilkinson
Robert I, Colding
Savannah
Wilkingon
General Primary Ordered Aims for Statewide Vote in Alabama
Montgomery January 5 The state democratic executive committee will meet in Montgomery to discuss ordering a general primary. Subcommittee recommends a state convention to elect delegates and nominate presidential electors. Primary for state and county offices, with white voters in specified counties, set for a uniform date before August first Tuesday. Several names are mentioned for supreme court races, with incumbents seeking reelection. The meeting signals intense party planning and candidate discussions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Peelal
Democratic Executive Committee
Robert J. Lowe
John Pugh
Birmingham
State Committee
Alabama railroad commission race and state officer prospects
The article notes Clellan facing T W Tole tian in a Greene district contest and lists candidates for president of the Alabama railroad commission as Robert Lowe J W Smith and Captain E W Booker. It highlights discussions of governor possibilities with Dr R K Cunningham C W Thompson W W Handly J C Rich and Captain J M Falkner. Robert Lowe plans to resign as Democratic executive chairman to pursue the commission presidency.
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Clellan
T W Tole Tian
Greene
Supreme Court
Alabama Reilread
Robert @. Lowe
Democratic Executive Committee
J W Smith
Railroad men lose places across fifteen lines
Chicago January 6 report from the General Managers Association shows nearly 18,000 railroad workers laid off in the last three months. Most cuts hit maintenance of way crews though some carriers cut hours rather than pay. Across twenty two roads gross November earnings rose over 1.23 million but net earnings fell by about 1.08 million.
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Chicago
General Managers 'Association of Bluelty
Way Department
Funeral of Mrs Tompkins Held at 11 O'clock
Funeral services for Mrs Henry B Tompking widow of the late S H Tompking were held yesterday at 11 am at St Philips Church conducted by Rev Albion Knight and Rev C B Wilmer from 760 Peachtree Street. Interment followed at Westview with pallbearers Robert J. Alston W B Chapin Clark Howell Jr J C Hunter Barbour Thompson John Cohen and F Ellis. The home was crowded with friends and floral tributes testified to the affection shown.
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Willmer
Albion Knight
Henry B Tompking
Suege
Henry B. Tompking
St Philips Church
Cmd
C BR Wiimer
St Luke Church
Peachtree Street
Westview
Robert Jc Alston
W .B Chapin
Clark Howell
J. C. Hunter
Barbour Thompson
John
Cohen
F. §. Ellis
Swayne Case To Be Probed By House Judiciary Panel
Washington January 6 Special The House committee on judiciary will meet tomorrow to name a subcommittee to investigate the impeachment charges against Federal Judge Swayne of Florida. Florida and Alabama interests are in the capital as the panel likely includes two Republicans and one Democrat with Mr Clayton of Alabama expected as the Democratic member.
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Washsington
House Committee On Judiciary
Jenkins
Swayne
Florida
Alalana
Clayton
Alabama
Political Club Organized in East Point Voters Unite
East Point residents, gathered at the public school, form the East Point Improvement and Political Club to advance local public improvements and county elections. The group aims to back candidates aligned with its goals and to mobilize voters for Fulton county's sectional advancement.
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East Point
Fulton County
Great Powers Press Haiti Pressure on Release of Officials
Paris reports Jean Joseph the Tiarden minister cites ongoing dispute between Hayti Prance and Cer over the detention of a National Bank official and others accused of fraud tied to a $200000 scheme. Germany and France dispatched cruisers to Port au Prince amid tensions and calls for action on the arrests.
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Paris
Jean Joseph
Hayti Prance
Cer
Dendi
UN Carectur
Pink
Sin
Port du Prince i Ag
Germany
France
Py hians Install Officers At Banquet And Installation
Newly elected officers of Adolph Brandt Lodge No 83 Knights of Pythias were installed Monday. Banquet followed in the Grint building with guest Atlanta Lodge No 20. Speeches by BF Tilden Hamilton Doug las Towndes Calhoun W O Wilson. James Kempton elected representative to the grand lodge to meet in Albany next May.
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Adolph Brandt
Atlanta Lodge
Ffp
Cirl Walter
Grint
Maretta Saert
Adelph Prinze Indge
Alix Dyster
Chaneler
Tilden Supreme
Hamilton Douglas Towndes Calhoun
W O Wilson
Morris Schiesinger
Emil Dittler
Simon Freita
Solarmin
Darden
Eoal
Aix Dittler
Greenberg
Sig Wiel
Willim S Hoss
Joseph Binder
Charles Adler
Offins
James Kempton
Grand Lodge
Albany
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H. H. North
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T. M. Goodrum
T. G. Farmer
E. Burdett
Newnan'a New Mayer
DR. Hathaway
Macon and
Birmingham Railroad
Tulian R. Lane
Masons
Beecham
National Biscuit
Alabama Democratic Committee
State Supremes Court
A D Sayre
W S Thorington
Tuscaloosa
R T Simpson
Lauderdale
W F R. Walker
Madison
R. B. Kelly
Calhoun
James E Webb
Jefferson
John A Anderson
Marengo
H A. Sharpe
John R Tyson
J. Haralson
Dallas
J. R. Dowell
Chambers
T. C. Mo
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