Weather and events mix in early February forecasts
The forecast notes a warm Saturday followed by Sunday clearing. It cites temperature readings from yesterday, mentions deficient rainfall since January 1, and references local civic projects such as a maternity ward at Grady and library developments. Reports also cover political and legal events, including a Kentucky figure subscribing for an equestrian statue, a Georgia militia election, and various local government actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady
Gife Igrense
Emegio
Bennett Young
Kentucky
General Gordon
John Harris
Folkeman Diasbacy
Atlante Manufacturers’ S Association
Confederate Colonel Chapman Remembered After Civil War Service
Fragmentary notice recalls Colonel George J. Chapman who served under Generals Longstreet and Gordon, saw active service four years, and later became a prisoner at Rock Island. The report notes his involvement in the Civil War and mentions St. Louis as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Longstreett
Tauis
George J. Chapman
Longstreet
Rock Island
Coronel Chapman
Jess
St. Louis
Sloce
Ruth Thompson Dies at 75 in Wake of Joan Brower
Ruth Kowa Thompson, daughter of Joan Brower, died today aged 75. The obituary notes her lineage and marks the family loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn Brown
Paava Fe Noy
Ruth Kowa Thompson
Joan Brower
Peace talks hint on Japan loom in Russo Japanese crisis
Rome report via telegraph from Prince Tak Inguk aboard the Japanese ship Niasin describes two Russian torpedo boats retreating toward Syracuse as the British escort passes. Washington officials see no likely peaceful settlement, maintaining strict neutrality while testing Russian promises as the United States accelerates ratification and prepares consuls for new treaty ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Prince Tak- Inguk
Niasin
Miasin
Isaga
Mediterranean
Syracuse
Great Britain
Jos. Ohl
Washington
Hayeo
Paris
Japan
Tay
United States
Czar
Russia
Kure
Manchuria
China
Manchurian
Congress
Glash
Korea
St. Petersburg
Chicago Meat Kings Buy Southern Lands for Feeding Ground
The Swifts Armours Nelson Morris Schwarzchild & Sulzberger reportedly purchased 1,004,000 acres in southern Alabama and northern Florida from the Louisville and Nashville railroad for about 3.75 million dollars. The plan is to create vast cattle feeding grounds to cut freight costs and fatten cattle on cassava while possibly fostering cassava starch production in competition with the corn trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Bristol
Dominion “National Park
Lg Chicago Packing Houses
Alabama
Florida
Louleville
Micalsstopt Ocaé Frdter
Western Union Telegraph Company
North Carolina
Roberto Emma
el Case
Tex’ Vy Howell Cobb
Georgia
Chicago
The
Swifts
Armours
Nelson Morris
Schwarzchild & Sulzberger
Stock Yards
Tasalle Street
America
Loulaville and Nashville Railroad
SULLY SAYS THE WORLD CAN USE MORE COTTON
In New Orleans a Progressive Union meeting heard A Brittin and Dan J Daly discuss cotton prices. Brittin argued supply and demand govern prices, not bulls. Hayne noted cotton's higher value benefits the south, while Sully defended his stance as natural market outcomes. He predicted a 12,000,000 bale US crop and rising prosperity for mills with higher cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Pittsboro
Daniel Sully
New Orleans
Catton
Red Star Line
Noordland
Philadelpha
Vessi
Duke Philip of Orleans
Russia
Turkey
Sen
Dardanelles
New York
Chicago
Gorn HC
Sully
Progressive Union
A. Brittin
The
Cotton Exchange
Dan J. Daly
Frank B. Hayne
Bynign
W. P. Brown
Brittin
Mr. Brittin
Huittin
Mr. Sully
Sally
Tury
South
Hayne
Ir. Haynes
Panama Takes Its First Steps At Constitutional Convention
Panama January 15 Members of the state and several consular representatives attended the first session of the constitutional convention. Dr Pablo Arosemena chaired the opening address praised virtue and probity. Dr Eusebio Morales delivered the Junta’s message as ministers departed. The convention named Aristides Arjona, Juan Bautista Amador and Manuel Jurado to draft a reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Pablo Arosemena
Arosemena
Dralosemena
Eusebio Moralés
Aristides Arjona
Juan Bautista Amador
Manuel €. Jurado
Detroit Car-Trolley Collision Leaves Dozens Injured
An east bound Michigan trolley car carrying more than thirty people collided with a Grand Trunk train at Gratiot avenue and Deguindre street in Detroit. The wreck tore the trolley, pushed it 30 feet, and bent the frame. Miss Ethel Gould, most seriously injured, skull fracture, expected to die tonight at St Mary hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Lme
Grand Trunk
Gratiot Avenue
Deguindre Street
Port Huron
Ethel Gould
St Mary Hospital
Prohibition Party Chooses Indianapolis for National Convention
Chicago January 16 Indianapolis was selected today as the site for the Prohibition Party national convention to be held June 29. The decision came after discussions in the party's Chicago offices with key leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Park
Snyder
Oklahoma
Indianapolis
Tim Place
Willam Hoothan
America
Chicago
Helen
New Mexico
Richmond P Hobson
Boulder
Colorado
Prohibition Party
Indianapolia
January money sheet outlines city budget and new projects
The January apportionment sheet approved by the finance committee chaired by Alderman H. T. Inman details city budget increases for all departments. Major items include $4,090 to start a stockade prison, asphalt stretches, a crematory, bridges, park maintenance, a $2,100 rise for Carnegie Library operations, and $1,000 for a Grady hospital maternity ward. Revenue sources total about $2,444,089 with real estate, personal property, and franchises contributing significant amounts. The plan also funds street work, water works, electric lights, sanitation, and education, with notable notes on the Carnegie Library and Model City exhibit funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Inman
Stockade
Edgewood Avenue
Magnolia Street
Carnegie
Kent
Grady Hospital
Sinking Fund Commission
Water Works Department
Kellam
Department of Gssessors
Second Ward En- Rire
Tor
Fir
Oakland Cemetery
Department of
Reel Ciy
Thomas Evans
Aime
Department of Streets
Davis Street
Mitchell Street
Forsyth Street
Madison Street
Pryor Street
Alabama
Peachtree Street
Decatur Street
Peachtree
Hunter
Alabama Street
Whitehall
Broad Street
Marietta Street
Walton
Sanitary
Department of Bridges
Peters Street
Gill
Magmont Street Briners
Alee
Department i
Gren
Aund Avenue
Maine
Bend
Miny
Ughung
Hemphill Staton
Chattahooches
Hemphill Station
Genes
Woodward
Department of Education
Department of Schools
Park Commissioners
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles A. Wickersham
Atlanta
West Point
Central of Georgia
Theodore D. Kilne
John M Marnea
Sara
Republican State Central Committee
Macon
Atlante
Academy of Music
Charles Vittur
Knights of
Savannah
G. Knighton
Randolph Courty
United States Court At
Columbus
Hines
Suwanee
J. B. Smith
Far East
Hay
Ation
Edward F. Younger
Ry. & E Co
Lesa
John Kellam
Yester
Total
Carnegie Library
Georgla School of Technology
National Educational
Model City
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Committee On Manufacturers
Inman
Longino
Harwell
Terry
Breitenbacher
Peters
Howall
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