Bitter Senate Debate Over Statewide Bill and Minister Charges
A bitter six hour Senate session focused on the state-wide bill as leaders clashed over alleged corrupt influences. Speakers pressed ministers E B Chappell and B F Haynes, demanding they appear before the House to substantiate charges, with threats of citations and possible arrest if they fail to respond.
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Cooper
Shelby County
Tereby
E. B. Chappell
B. Y. Haynes
Umut
B. JF. Haynes
Chappell
Haynes
EB. B. Chappell
BF. Haynes
Long Lort Son Wins in Montgomery Estate Case
Mrs. Laura Woltring of Florence failed to produce two witnesses to her will allowing her son Fiche Class, not seen for decades, to claim a share of an estate worth several thousand dollars. Vanderlip becomes president of National City Bank, succeeding James Stillman who stays on as board member.
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Amgomery
Ale
Laura Woltring
Florence
Laughter and Digestion Health in Dyspepsia Cure
An eminent Russian physician advocates laughter as a remedy for dyspepsia and nervous disorders. The article links digestion to nerves and describes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming they aid digestion without overstimulation and are widely used by physicians in America and Canada.
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Hay
Brooks
Stuart
Amerika
Canada
Marshall
Calhoun Called to Bar Over Rail Bribery Charge
Patrick Calhoun former president of United Railroads and a director faced an indictment in San Francisco for offering bribes to board members and officials. Prosecutors B J Heney and John O Gare will lead the case. Calhoun is represented by A A Moore and partners with Byington and Abbott. He declared he is physically ready to resume work.
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San Frantisgo
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
B. J. Heney
John O'Gare
A. A. Moore
Stanley Moore
Lewia A. Byington
William Abbott
Calhoun
Heney
Instant Catarrh Relief Promises From Eclipse Cure
Promises immediate relief from catarrh with Eclipse Catarrh Cure, a vegetable preparation. Claims to clear air passages, reduce buildup, and provide permanent relief even in severe cases. Customer testimonials praise improved hearing and ongoing treatment, with offer of trial packet for twenty five cents in stamps.
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BR. d. Wear
Ononn
Fin
Tong Ae
Addreax Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company
Atlante
Roosevelt Roasted by Ex-Sen Towne at Astor Hotel
New York January 12 Tonight at a meeting of shoe manufacturers at the Hotel Astor former United States Senator Charley A Towne delivered a speech severely arraigning President Roosevelt. He described Roosevelt as frenzied capricious self-centered and self-exalted.
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New York
Hotel Astor
United States
Charley A. Towne
Roosevelt
First Meeting of Year Held by Police Board
The board of police commissioners convened at the station for the year’s first meeting. The Humane Society request kept the police humane officer post, vacancy due to Fort D. Haskell’s death, and the adult probation officer post continued pending proper legal action. Officers Gallaher and Bullard faced misconduct scrutiny. Bullard ill, Gallaher cleared. Savannah, Ga. January 12 Special report notes Coast Line Tollway move rumors to Waycross. Chamber of Commerce vows to block such moves, with officials saying Coast Line may centralize shops there and general offices could relocate from Waycross Winning 190. General Superintendent Brand declined to discuss rumors.
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Katoxiostion Agaiivst
Board of Police Commissioners
Humane Society of
Police Humane
Fort ¥. D. Haskell
Waeales
Brand
Citizens' Bank elects officers and declares dividend
Marshallsville Ga January 12 The Citizens bank annual stockholders meeting reelected officers J W Frederick president G A Ware cashier L F Murph T J Frederick H W Taylor M S Ware and J W Frederick directors A dividend of 10 percent has been declared on the year's work with 5 percent carried to the surplus fund
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Marshallsville
Spesink
Citizens’ Bank Annual Stockholders
J. W. Frederick
Drealdent
G. A. Ware
Candler
Murph
T. J. Frederick
H. W. Taylor
M.S. Ware
Montgomery School Report Details Confusing Report
Montgomery Alabama January 18 Special The Industrial School at Montevallo is referenced with a confusing distribution figure of 800. The text is garbled but suggests a report or update about the school and related funds or distribution. No clear names or dates beyond January 18.
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Montgomery
Ala
Irl
Montevallo
John
Purloy
Bribe Case Ends in Guilty Verdict for Rail Franchising
Charles H. Cameron, president of Tube City Railroad, was found guilty after days of trial for offering bribes to former councilman William A. Martin to secure a franchise ordinance. Martin admitted selling his vote for seventy thousand dollars, claiming others could be fooled as Cameron did. The jury deliberated about fifteen minutes.
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Pittsburg
Charles H. Cemeran
Tubs City Railroad Company
William A. Martin
Tube City Railroad
Cameron
W. A. Martin
Councclmen
Martin
Tapa
Mad dogs on rampage terrify Temple area in Georgia
Temple Georgia 12 January reports a mad dog scare near Acme to Prevent Bites From Animals Villa Rica Several dogs have been bitten and citizens fear attacks. Men organize with guns and instruments on lookout for the brutes no confirmed bites yet locally.
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Temple
Villa
Rica
Newa
Weather Forecast Warns of Imminent Cold Wave
A weather bulletin indicates a cold wave is due, urging preparations. It notes plunging temperatures and wind chills. Atmosphere remains unsettled as forecasters track Arctic air and the potential for frost. Public advisories urge layers and heating checks.
Best value coats in Atlante offer swell patterns
At Atlante store the best value coats are offered at 16.50 featuring the famed Benjamin make. Coats come in top coats and in medium to heavy weights with swell patterns that invite a closer look to be appreciated.
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Atlante
America
Chastain Contends Smith Arrest Was Not Legal
N A Chastain former deputy sheriff and Fred Hymes claim they had Smith arrested on suspicion after Buck’s murder and secured his release with Turnkey Stimpson. Smith asserts innocence and says he was never charged by a justice of the peace. The meeting of the police board was not enlivened by a report on the case.
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Simpson
Joiner
Smith
Chastain
N. A. Chastain
Fred Hymes
Mirror and Bevelling
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Bellwood Avenue
AR. C. Smith
Constitution
Stimpson
Means Street
Hymes
Saveral
Buck
Casey
Hevee
Jett
Cai
Hymen
Turnkey
Empson
Guy
Jeft
Emich
Obituary notices from Norcross and area deaths
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices from Norcross and nearby towns. Details include survivors and residences such as Windsor Street New York firm era, Mrs Martha Wiley at Kennedy Street, Edgerstone and Peixotto families in Atlanta and Savannah, interment at Forest Grove and Mount Carmel cemeteries, and death of Abraham J. Martin aged about 82 with survivors in Norcross, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, and Savannah. Funeral dates and locations listed.
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Sotomat
Peixotto
Solomon C
Windsor Street
New York
Hie
Mira
Bearden
Wep
Dots Ung
Charlestoh
Meyer Bowman
Savannah
Wood
Ming
Pebetotto
Edgers
Atlants
Dunjun
Patkotte
Yeon
Wiley
Mra
Martha J. Wiiey
Faed
Kennedy Street
M. B. Wiley
Harry G. Poole
Harry G. Poole’s Chapel Vertarday Afermam
Lucie
Ang
J. E. Morgen
South Bend
Forest Grove
A. J. Martin
Norerous
Noreroms
Sperial
J— Abraham
Martin
Aga
C. Martin
Norcrous
Emelina Johnson
Nordcrons
Atlanta
A. A. Or. L. Martin
Norcross
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Maens
TWO FERTILIZER PLANTS FOR CUTHBERT GA
The Southern Cotton Oil Company has contracted W T Jay to begin immediate construction of a fertilizer plant in Cuthbert with a later oil mill planned. H Burway of Home Mixer Fertilizer Company has arranged a site for a fertilizer plant to produce his goods. The two plants, aided by the region’s railroad extension, will position Cuthbert as a key distribution point for fertilizer and related products.
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Cuthbert
Southern Cotton Oie Company
W. T. Jay
Jay
Tifa
Adal‘ion
H. Bueway
Home Mixture Fertimer Company
Colummbia
Georgia, Florida and
Alabara
Roosevelt Nominates Sewell for Eastern N Carolina Judge
Washington reports President Roosevelt will send H. A. Sewell of Carthage North Carolina to the Senate as judge for the eastern district of North Carolina. Confirmation is expected soon after a letter in today’s dispatch.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
H. A. Sewell
Carthage
N. C
North Carolina
Will Green Dies of Appendicitis in Villa Rice
Will Green aged 18, son of prominent farmer Bill Green ten miles south of Villa Rice, died this morning from appendicitis with complications. The report also mentions William Ballard, an older Atlantic City native, and references time in Florida and a journey to Mardi, with unclear context due to damaged text.
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Will Green
Villa Rice
Wil Green
Dee
Bill Green
William Ballard
Florida
Tha
Madioch
Tillman and Bonaparte clash over Oregon land grants dispute
In Washington and Macon reports, Attorney General Bonaparte publishes a detailed rebuttal to Senator Tillman's claims about his personal interest and the Oregon land grant issue. Tillman responds, asserting memory differs and vows to place his oath beside the attorney general's. Other items note Macon city suit against the Macon Dublin and Savannah Railway and Washington Ga mayoral results.
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Waanington
Geoude Bonaparte
Bohator Tilman
Oregon
Senate
Bonaparte
Benator Tillman
Mae
Tillman
Tilman
Messrs. Reeder & Watkine
Tillman Hephen
Bourpsrte
Washington
Senator Tillmaniste
General Bonaparte
Macon
Charles Hall
Hie
U. J. Fowler
Dublin
Negro Enjoins Erection of Schools for Whites
Coline Mise January 2. A Mississippi case seeks to stop a state act funding agricultural schools for white youth on fourteenth amendment grounds. Robert Gains, a Black plaintiff, obtained a temporary writ of injunction against Jasper County officials to halt collecting taxes for such schools.
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Coline
Mise
Mississippi
Robert Gains
Bullard
Jasper Counts
Zapata County Cast Unanimous Taft Vote in Texas
Zapata County Texas reportedly gave 429 votes solidly for Taft and Sherman electors. The claim, relayed to Frank Lin K Lana of the Interstate Commerce Commission and supported by a Texas secretary of state certificate, notes Zapata’s unanimous presidential backing amid sparse historical precedent.
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Washington
Anelgets
Ane
United States
Zapata County
Texas
Franklin K. Lana
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. R. Davie
Zapela
Taft
Sherman
Capital City Club Plans Taft Entertainment Reception
Capital City Club outlines plans for a presidential reception for Taft in Atlanta. President elect Williard H. Totwil will attend a Saturday night event with club members and Taft party guests, featuring multiple musical acts and a luncheon. Committee meetings and ticket sales ahead of the event, with seating constrained by out of town guests.
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Williard H. Totwil
Capital City
W. 8. Wilkin
John W. Grant
Augusta
Mr. Taft
Hlkin
House Committee
W.G. Humphrey
Elkin
Fett
Athena
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Ailenta
Atguala
Taft
Vluh
Nis
Taft Vickers
Free trade in hides but tariff on shoes resolution adopted
New York January 2 adoption of a resolution in favor of free trade in hides but retention of the protective tariff on finished shoes marked the second day of the fourth annual convention of the National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association. President John H Hanan declared in his speech that the duty on shore was more necessary now than for some time, because foreign shoe manufacturers pay one-third to one-half less wages while using American machinery and methods.
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New York
Congress
National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Association
John H. Hanan
Southern rail to add two more routes for daily service
Montgomery January 19 Special reports plans to expand rail service with two new runs. One line would link Reiman and Birmingham, the other Selma to Thomsville with a daily connection from Selma to Birmingham via Thomsville, extending service to Mobile.
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Montgomery, al
Raine
Reiman
Birmingham
Selma
Thomsaville
Dowbis
Thomsnville
la Mobile
Woman assaulted by a negro near Nashville Kentucky
A white woman, Mrs John T Watson, was assaulted by Arthur Wilson, a Black man, while traveling with her husband in Christian County Kentucky. Wilson was captured as authorities report strong sentiment. Additional items note J Keir Hardie addressing British Labor Party and a Turkish indemnity offer to Austro-Hungarian authorities.
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Nashville
Tenn
Christian County
Kentucky
John T. Watson
Arthur Wilson
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MAD Dogs
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W. L. Buckss
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Cuthbert, Ga
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Hale
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M. A. Pharr
W. A. Slaton
J. T. Lindney
L. D. Faver
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Snathing
Mutual Benefit Life
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