DANNABLE SYSTEM IN NEW YORK PEN
New York January 10 Thomas Mott Osbourne chairman of the state commission on prison reforms told the City club that the penal system in Auburn and New York prisons is inhumane and outdated. He called for more freedom of action for inmates and a more natural life, defending the commission against Taft’s criticisms of self imposed confinement.
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New York
Auburn State Prison
Thomas Mott Osvorne
State Commission On Prison Reforms
City Club
Osverne
Auburn Penitentiary
Gisborne
Taft
Sweeping Changes Planned by Houston in Agriculture Dept
Washington January 19 Reorganization of the agriculture department contemplates abolishing the present bureaus and creating four or five large offices to consolidate divisions under single officials. Details depend on Secretary Houston and Representative Lever with objections possible on new legislation grounds. Proposals include quarantine and insecticide work, scientific and extension activities, and administration of executive offices with funding near 194 million.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Th Wen
House
Secreeary Houston
Representative Lever
Dec
Bil Algo
Houstom
Lever
Houston
M Harlan Nominated Calhoun Postmaster
Calhoun January 10 Special Bedford M Harlan has been nominated by Congressman Gordon Lea for the postmastership to succeed the outgoing Republican appointee F L Yar. An official communication states confirmation will occur within two weeks. The appointment meets with universal satisfaction locally.
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Calhoun
Washington
Bedford M Harlan
Gordon Lea
F L. Yar
Haclan
CANDIDATES GROOMED FOR RACE IN GORDON
Calhoun Ga January 10 Special.y ohidon county politics is putting on new life for the spring jmares. Already there are a number of candidates at the field and many others are grooming themselves for a lively contest. Those who have already announced are BD Neal and M Moss for county treasurer J M Henson Oscar Lewis eng tf J Roff for clerk of the super jane court and C A Mims for tax col entre
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Calhoun
Yohidon
BD. Neal
M. Moss
J. M. Henson
Oscar Lewis Eng
Tf J. Roff
C. A. Mims
Tax Colentre
Steel Mills to Resume Operations Next Monday
Pittsburgh reports orders posted in several Independent steel plants setting full operation to restart next Monday. About 100000 tons of finished steel are required for immediate delivery, affecting roughly 4000 men who have been idle or working reduced hours.
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Pitsburg
Vaduary
Spalding to Ordain Son as Deacon at Second Baptist
Dr A T Spalding former pastor of Second Baptist will ordain his son John S Spalding as deacon during Sunday morning services at the Second Baptist church The elder Spalding 82 has preached weekly for decades and now preaches to orphans in Hapeville each Sunday afternoon Highlighted by his long ministry in Atlanta and Galveston his role as Sunday school superintendent and church leader is noted His son John S Spalding serves as Sunday school superintendent and is set to receive deacon ordination in a family legacy moment
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A. T. Spalding
Second Baptist
Second Baptist Church
The
John S. Spalding
Spalding
Atlanta
Galveston
Texas
Hapeville
John McGuire
Piedmont Hotel to Spend 100000 on Renovations
The Piedmont Hotel Company buys J Fred Harvey and C A Woods interest and plans 100000 in improvements. An ornate Forsyth street entrance will be added along with a renovated interior, modern baths, a southern Rathskeller, larger convention hall, and dining room upgrades. TN Dutton will remain manager.
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Piedmont Hotel Company
J. Fred Harvey
C. A. Wood
Jessees
Piedmont
Piedmont Hotel
Forsyth Street
Dutton
Harvey & Wood
O P Austin Resigns From Commerce Bureau Post
Washington January 10 O P Austin chief of the bureau of statistics in the department of commerce since 1958 has resigned and will leave government service.
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O. P. Austin
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce
Hess Widow of Baseball Pitcher Dies in Cleveland
Mrs Hess aged 81, wife of Otto Hass a Boston National League pitcher, died at her Cleveland home last night. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Hess
Cleveland
Ohio
Grace Hees
Otto Hass
Boston
All Clogged Up Quick Relief Promoted by Syrup Pepsin
A promotional piece touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative remedy for constipation. It claims it’s mild yet effective for all ages, with endorsements from customers like H W Fenstermaker and promotes a free sample by mail.
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Caldwell
H. W. Fenatermaker
Blegfried
Income greater than before prohibition in state licenses
An investigation by Quardy Til m shows state revenue from near beer and locker club licenses in the first three quarters of 1915 reached 270 457 50 dollars, with expected growth. It compares to 204 082 57 dollars from liquor licenses in 1917, the last year before prohibition. Near beer dealers and locker clubs appear to number about 6 400 establishments and more than 1 200 near beer saloons in the state.
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Quardy Tilm
Staton
Seven seamen found guilty of mutiny on Manga Reva
Seven crew members of the Manga Reva were found guilty of mutiny in a United States court in Wilmington Del. A mercy recommendation was included. Sentencing set for Tuesday. The convicted are John David Reed R D Williams Alvin Anderson Joseph Horefal Charles Lyons John Edlin and William Joyce. Prosecution against six other indicted crewmen was dropped. The Manga Reva under Captain Townsend sailed from Philadelphia in October for San Francisco and returned November 9 to the Delaware breakwater. The captain and first mate reported mutiny at sea and being placed in irons. Thirteen crew members had been indicted. The accused alleged cruelty and bad food and water. the captain and mate denied the charges.
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Wilmington
Del
Sevan
United States
John David Reed
R. D. Williams
Alvin ‘Anderson
Joseph Horefal
Charles Lyons
John Edlin
Wiliam Joyce
Townsend
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Delaware Breakwater
Nordica in serious condition after grounding incident
New York January 10 reports Mrs Lillian Nordica is in critical condition with pneumonia. A cable from her husband George W Young, a New York banker, says she is not improving. Friends in New York attribute the condition to strain from the grounding of the Dutch steamer Tasman near Thursday Island in the Gulf of Papua. The Tasman was later floated.
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New York
Lillian Nordice
Thursday Island
Queensland
Mi w&Se
George W. Young
Nordica
Gulf of Papua
Thomas County Teachers Institute to Convene in Thomasville
The annual Thomas County Teachers Institute meets in Thomasville starting Monday, with State Supervisor F. E. Land in charge and assistance from Professor George D. Goddard. All county teachers are expected to attend, promising engaging sessions throughout the week.
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Thomasville
Thomas County Teachers’ Institute
Hernstitute
F. E. Land
George D. Goddard
Moultrie
Thomasville to Hold School Bond Election
Thomasville Ga January 1 A bond election for sixty five thousand dollars of school bonds bearing five percent interest is expected to be called here soon and the general opinion favors the election. This issue funds new school buildings and repairs to existing property. It replaces last years fifty thousand dollar issue at one percent which remained unsold due to unprofitable rates.
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Thomasville
Social.j
Five Million Dollar Manufacturing Firm Placed in Receiver Hands
Norwich and Wenn report Hitler Pierce Manufacturing Company, a $5,000,000 hardware concern, oldest in New York state, is placed under federal receivership. Assets total $2,281,000 with liabilities of $1,902,000. The Pierce firm is linked to Kellogg Mackay radiator company of Chisago, which yesterday filed for bankruptcy for $970,000.
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Norwich
Wenn
Hitler & Pierce Manufacturing Company
New York State
Tredptors
Pierce Company
Kellogg-Mackay Radiator Company
Chisago
Pimples Will Not Be Pardoned Pimples Will Not Be Pardoned
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Calcium Wafers for pimples and liver spots. It claims skin beauty stems from blood purity and purges impurities with calcium sulphide and cytium sulphide, urging readers to buy a 50 cent box to regain beauty and social standing.
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Stuart
Callum
Ston
Grand Opera Week Reservations Drive Atlanta Fame
Reservations for Grand Opera Week indicate Atlanta's lasting status as a grand opera center. The Georgian Terrace Hotel hosts a party of Knoxville visitors, while a Calcutta letter from Georgians touring the world seeks assurance of opera access on return. Demand exceeds prior years, with inquiries about exact dates and operas, and patrons from Oregon and Missouri joining southern travelers.
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Atlanta
Georgian Terrace
Knoxville
Calcutta
India
Ts Opers
Oregon
Missouri
Spending Students Should Go To Work
New York January 19 The student who spends more than $700 a year ought to be taken out of college and made to earn own living This was the opinion of President Stryker of Hamilton College at a dinner of the alumni last night Senator Elihu Root urged that young men in college should not dream of rides and yachts Professor A P Saunders of Hamilton offered figures showing that 513 a year is ample to take a boy through college
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New York
Stryker
Hamilton College
Elihu Root
A. P. Saunders
Hamiltton
Clayton County Citizens Feel at Home in Atlanta
Clayton County residents are depicted as well represented in Atlanta with many from Clayton working in all trades and at the Terminal station. The piece notes familiar faces such as Train Caller Charlie Griffin Matron Payne and authorities like Chief Bear era and Probation Officer Cougler, highlighting a strong sense of home in the city.
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Clayton County
Atlanta
Jonesboro
Clayton
Charlie Griffin
Matron Payne
Forsyth Street
Kelley
Bear
Cougler
Clutton
Marion National Bank Faces Stockholder Action
A Marion bank announced it would close pending stockholder action after Brown Cowley and other large holders urged liquidation. The bank, with a capital of $125,000 and founded in 1805, had a recent agitation among investors and stockholders.
Cascarets Heal Sick Headache and Constipation Awood
Readers urged to take Cascarets to cleanse bowels, relieve headache and sour stomach, improve digestion, and restore regularity by morning. Warns of harsh laxatives and promises quick, gentle relief for adults and children alike.
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Agricult
M. Harlan
Gordon
Francia Price
John 5. Spalding
Hotel Company
W. HB. Caldwell
Monticctic
USA
MR. F
Mme
Lillian Nordica
Thomas Will
Institute
Jai
Kansas Bank
Florida
Wauchula
Wauchula District
Wenchula
Orward
Mr. Wells
Wauchuia I Wauchule
Eugene Housinger
Tennessee
A. A. Smith
Alabama
A. Carlton
Wauehilla
Wauehill
Banka
Wandala
Vandula Iz
Nou
Arnings
Wauchula Development Company
Wauchula, Florida
Fla
Flease
W. T. Wells
Thomas Reed
Austell Bldg
Georgia
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