Reception by labor men at new federation hall
Atlanta labor leaders plan a grand reception next Wednesday at the Forsyth street viaduct home of the federation. Jerome Jones chairs a diverse committee of about one hundred prominent citizens who will be invited and will hear impromptu talks from many visitors and members. The event will feature refreshments and a showcase of the federation hall’s modern facilities as proof of fourteen years of workers progress.
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Federaion Hall
Forsyth Street
Atlanta
Jerome Jones
The
Journal of Labor
J. B Hewitt
Wiliam Strausa
William Robothson
Henry Garrett
Arthur Ardery
W. C. Butler
Atlanta Federation
Atlantic
Pacific
Putnam Now Visiting City As Charities Official
JL H Putnam secretary of the Associated Charities of Mobile Alabama visits Atlanta Associated Charities ahead of new Mobile work. He formerly led the boys department of the Atlanta Young Men's Christian Association and later ran the Boys Club and probation efforts in Birmingham. He plans to meet Alabama state board in Montgomery and then proceed to Pensacola where a monument is under way.
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Allettan
Mobile Asociated Charities
JL H Putnam
Associated Charities of
Mobile
Ala
Atlanta Associated Charities
Putnam
Atlanta Young Men’s Christian Association
Birmingham
Moblie
Associated Charities
McLean
Movil
Brrmswick
Pensacola
Montgomery
State Board of Charities and Corrections of
Alabama
Brooks Bank Stockholders Meet for 1908 Dividend
The annual meeting of Brooks bank stockholders was held yesterday afternoon. The bank showed strong results for 1908, earning over previous year and paying a 6 percent dividend to stockholders. Directors elected included A Steipheimer J H Jones J C Woods J M Putman Dr N W Gable Lee Boykin K B Banke Arthur Digby Smith and Sam Boykin. Old officers were unanimously reelected Sam Boykin president A Steinheimer vice president and Arthur Digby cashier.
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Arthur Digby
Smith
Sam Boykin
A Steinheimer
Chests of Silver Priced for Every Taste and Purse
Chests of silverware range from 32 to 110 pieces with many pattern options. Buyers can tailor a chest to fit budget and taste, choosing more ordinary sizes or extra pieces. Maier and Berkele offer a wide selection with numerous patterns.
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Maier & Berkele
Meeting Call Sets Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta
Montgomery Alabama January 6 A directors meeting of the Southern Commercial Congress is called for January 16 in Atlanta to finalize organization policy and working plans for the congress. G Grosvenor Dawe of Montgomery chairs the arrangements and will attend with President John M Parker of New Orleans. Ten are expected including Parker and Dawe. The session aims to shape future plans and a Washington building project.
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Montgomery
Ala
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
G. Grosvenor Dawe
John M. Parker
New Orleans
Parker
Dawe
Fewer Arrests in Albany Show Prohibition Effect
Albany Georgia reports a sharp drop in crime after prohibition. Police court docketed drunken and disorderly cases fell from 1,201 in 1907 to 1,? in 1908, with fines dropping from $4,416.06 to 1,568. The city, once with many saloons, now records notably fewer convictions and stricter enforcement.
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South Georgia
Albany
Georgia
Campbell Officials Named Convicts of the County Will Be Used on Public Roads
Campbell officials named in Fairburn Georgia report describe new county board actions. E G Hammond elected chairman with four other members, convict work plans for roads set, R Q Milas named county warden and Oscar Parker chosen county attorney. Police and council posts updated in separate city notice.
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County Board of Commissioners
RE. V. Carter
B. Turman
Carter
Clifford Anderson
T. J. Donaldson
E .L. Hope
T. A E. Means
T. A. E. Means
I. & Rosser
A. D. Howard
Marbut
W. L. Bryant
A. F. Nunn
J. P. Kennedy
Charles E Johnson
National Guard
E. B. Pomeroy
Fairburn
Board of County
R. QO. Milas
Oscar Cook
Dave Garner
Charles Eideon
Oscar Parker
K K K Flour Popular With Grocers
The K K K Flour is popular among grocers and widely carried in stores. Retailers report steady demand for the staple baking product across regions.
Georgia Railway and Electric Plans 20 Million Bond Issue
Georgia Railway and Electric Company seeks stockholder approval at the January meeting for a 20 million bond issue to refund 11 million outstanding and fund future extensions. Bonds at 5 percent would back new property and line expansions, though actual sale may be years away. President Arkwright says the issue funds only extension and acquisition, not debt repayment.
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Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Georgia Railway and Esotric Company
Atlanta
Fulton County
Arborright
Gald
Arkwright
Buckhead
Roswell
West Peachtree
Peachtree
Marietta
Inman Yards
Decatur
Stone Mountain
Peachtree Creek
Asek
Man and Woman Arrested in Valdosta On Albany Orders
A white man Joe Mulkey and Mrs. Lilla Woodell were arrested as they stepped from a train in Valdosta GA on orders from Albany. Deputy Strickland brought them to Albany to face charges including desertion of four children and running away with the woman. Mulkey previously lived in Valdosta and was accused of stabbing another man years ago.
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Valdosta
Albany
Joe Mulkey
Lilla Woodell
Georgia Southern
Wiortda
Dougherty
Mulkey
Cold Wave Forecast Shrugs Through Northwest to Southeast
A United States weather bulletin outlines a persistent cold wave sweeping from the northwest toward the east and south. Temperatures may dip below freezing from Florida to the mid Atlantic with snow possible along the southern Rockies.
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Washington
Wille Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Appalachians
Virginia
Floriia
Baby's Hand Amputated After Gun Accident
Macon January 4. Little Elmer Lee Anderson seven years old, a gun accident in his elder brother's hands cost him his right hand. He is in critical condition at the Macon hospital. The hand was amputated and pneumonia is feared. Recovery uncertain.
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Doxieto
Macon
Gen
Elmer Lee Anerson
Beach Hargis Arrested Amid Drinking and Disorderly Charge
Beach Hargis and companion Cole were arrested in Jackson Kentucky on a 898000 bond awaiting trial for the murder of Beach Hargis's father, Judge James Hargis. Witnesses said he fired shots after resisting arrest as the town marshal intervened, with his mother Mira reportedly calling for aid.
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Optom
Jackson
S.A
Walker Cole
Beach Harjet
James Hargis
Hargia
County
Ju & & Taulbee
Mira
Beilors Drowned After Baltic Collision Near Novorossiak
The Russian steamer Gviatoslav carrying thirty-eight crew collided with the Greek steamer Poseidon near Novorossiak. Gviatoslav sank in three minutes. Four crewmen reached Poseidon and were saved. thirty-four perished in the disaster.
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Odessa
Sauvery
Ristoslav
Novorossiak
Leah
Brown Heads New York Central
W. C Brown is named head of the New York Central. Brown previously served as first vice president of the New York Central.
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Brown
New York Central
New York
Janusry
W. C Brown
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