Two Jobs Held by Gov Lilley
Washington reports a House dispute over Governor Lilley of Connecticut holding both a seat in Congress and the governorship. Representative Gaines argued Lilley swore in as governor while remaining a member of the House, seeking his removal from the House roll. Connecticut’s Higgins defended Lilley noting he resigned from the House before qualifying as governor and that Layne’s motion to refer the matter to a judiciary committee was adopted unanimously.
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Washington
Lilley
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Gaines
Tennessee
Teadher
Payne
New York
Higgins
House
Woodruff
Sceme
Will of John Reilly Leaves Ireland $80000 Trust
In New Orleans on January 15 authorities probated the will of John Reilly deceased. A sizable portion of his estate, about $80000, is left to the people of Ireland. The distribution is to be directed by Bishop Hes of Mississippi according to his will and testament, reflecting his deep love for his homeland.
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John Reilly
New Orleans
Ireland
Hes
Mississippi
Best Champlain Cough Remedy Reeled as Universal Cure
Local retailer touts Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best on the market for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with testimonials from Rochester Indiana. Claims include reduced doctor visits and prevention of pneumonia with timely use and a money back warranty.
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Champlain
Bir
P.M. Bhote
Rochester
Ind
Chamberlain
HCORDELE'S NEW MAYOR A WIDELY KNOWN MAN
Cordele Georgia January 5 special Hon John B Ryals the newly elected mayor of Cordele is one of the citys most prominent and successful business men in a lengthy article noting his rise and standing in the community.
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Hcordele
John B. Ryals
Cordele
J. B. Ryals
Prominent Georgia merchant and church steward dies
The obituary profiles a 46 year old former Montgomery county resident who moved to Cordele sixteen years ago and built a leading drug business as senior partner in J. Ryals Drug Company. He also co-owns Ryals-Roker Company, wholesale grocer, and serves as a church steward with a wife and three children.
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Montgomery County
Cordele
J. Boyals Drug Company
South Georgian
Ryals-Roker Company
Ryalg
Hawkinsville Fire Ravages Center Of City In January Blast
A major blaze struck Hawkinsville Georgia last night causing destruction across two stories of brick structures. George s drug store rear to roof and several adjacent buildings suffered heavy losses including stock fixtures and furnishings valued up to thousands with multiple insured items and uninsured damages. The hotel annex and local offices sustained damage from fire and water with several properties listed by owners and insurers.
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Hawkinsville
George's Drug Store
J. A. George
W. L
Warren Grice
M. Mannehealm
Furniturs
Clayton Henly
M. G. Whcox
Dr. Hicks
J. C. Henderson
W. W. ‘Thomas
W. N. Harrison
Jackson Postal Receipts Rise in Jackson Georgia 1908
Jackson Georgia January 10 special report shows postal receipts in Jackson up by over 1000 dollars in 1908 compared with 1907. Eight rural routes near Jackson handled nearly 100000 more mail pieces in 1908 than in 1907. The post office business has doubled in six years.
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Jackson
Jackson Postoffice
Jackson Post Office
Gainesville Knight Templar inspection noted in Ga report
In Gainesville Georgia January 16 special report Grand Commander L P Stephens led the annual inspection of Pilgrim Commandery of Gainesville last night. He arrived with Knights from Atlanta and their wives. the sisters received courteous treatment throughout the visit.
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Gainesville
L. P. Stephens
Grand Commandery
Georgia
Knights Templar
Atlanta
Mercer Stirs Over Reports on Debates and Contests
Macon Ga January 16 Special News accounts from Emory College that Mercer University declined a debate with Emory were reviewed by President Jameson faculty and students. A formal challenge had been extended to Emory before last commencement, with further correspondence expected as rivalries rise in state oratorical contests and debates.
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Brown House
Macon
Emory College
Mercer University
Jameson
J. G Harrison
Emory
Dickey
Mercer
Hmory
Avalta
Macha
Specia
Harry Hobert
W. D. McNeill
J. J. Fain
Atlanta
Morris Robinson
Vinevile
C. M. Wiley
Edith Robinson
Hephatbah J
Jacklonville
Aele
Settlement Prospect In Venezuela Row Draws Protocol
Washington January 5 Special Commissioner Buchanan has reached the basis of an agreement to settle disputed claims with Venezuela and a protocol is being drawn for signature. The move could lead to resumption of diplomatic relations and possibly a general arbitration treaty with The Hague anticipated. Remaining vessels and claims include expulsion of A J Jarrett, Orinoco concessions, and asphalt and railroad rights.
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Washington
Unite States
Venezuela
State Department
W. I. Buchanan
Apecia
International Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Tts
Buchanan
Futura
Department
Holland
Caracas
Destra
Venesada
W. W. Fussell
Orinoco Steamship Company
Grinoco River
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
la Felicidad Lake
United States and Venezuelan Company
Jackson Stockholders Meet Declares Dividends in Jackson
Jackson Ga January 5 Special The First National Bank of Jackson at its annual meeting declared a semi annual dividend of 3 percent. Officers and directors were reelected for the coming year. The Jackson National Bank and the Jackson Banking Company also held meetings but no dividends were declared due to their short existence or prior July payout.
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Jackson
First National Bank of Jackson
Jackson National Bank
Jackson Banking Company
Strong Fight by the Antis in State Prohibition Move
In Columbia D C January 15 Superintendent Harley of the all Saloon League said prohibitionists intend to push state wide prohibition this session. The Anti Saloon League drafted bills at a recent conference and they will go to the engrossing department tomorrow. Public hearings are expected next week likely Thursday January 21 inviting temperance groups church committees and other supporters to attend.
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Columbia
D. C
Bpeclal
Harley
all-Saloon League
General Assembly
Tis
Anti Saloon League
Temperanes
Store Robbed at Register in Georgia Bankruptcy Case
Savannah Ga January 16 Special Another chapter added to H M Jones bankruptcy from Register Ga George S Haines trustee in bankruptcy for the estate has received a telegram stating that the store had been robbed and he went to Register to make a personal investigation Jones is the heir of the recent clash of authority between the sheriff of Fulton county and United States Marshal White Quakes in South Africa Cape Town January 26 Several earth quake shocks have occurred recently in various parts of South Africa One was felt at Johannesburg but no damage was done.
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South Georgia
Savannah
H. M. Jones
Register
George S. Haines
Jones
Sherif
Fulton County
United
Marshal White
South Africa
Cape Town
Vartene
Johannesburg
Bell System Ties 5,000 Independent Companies to 4 Million Stations
The American Telephone and Telegraph system now includes over 4,000,000 stations, with about 1,000,000 from independent lines connected to the Bell network. From 1907 to 1908, independent rural exchanges expanded, integrating roughly 5,000 companies into a public service network.
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Hell
Thesos
Ews Bureau
Iso
Bet
American Telephone Co
Explosion wrecks mill in Laurens South Carolina
Three African American men and a mule were killed instantly when a boiler exploded at Barnes sawmill four miles from Laurens. A machinist, John Woody of Laurens, was repairing the engine when the blast occurred, killing him and two others as bodies were described as horribly mangled.
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South Carolina
Laurens
Barnes
John Woody
Gainesville Nation Bank Elects Officers in Prosperous Year
In Gainesville Georgia the Gainesville Nation bank held its annual stockholders meeting. Directors elected Samuel C. Dunlap as President Jack J. Spalding of Atlanta as Vice President G H Prior as Cashier Samuel C. Dunlap Jr as Assistant Cashier James A. Rudolph as Bookkeeper Adam K Geirger named. The bank reports a very prosperous year and a gratifying showing to stockholders.
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Gainesville
Gainesville Nation Bank
Samuel C. Dunlap
Jack J. Spalding
Atlanta
Prior
Samuel C. Dunlap, Jr
James A. Rudolph
Adam K. Geirger
Bremen elects J F Walker as mayor in January promise
Hon J F Walker, newly elected Bremen mayor, pledges splendid administration. He outlines plans for town improvement and efficient governance, signaling a proactive start to his term in Bremen Georgia.
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J. F. Walker
Bremen
Specieli
J. W. Walker
Walker for town head praised for business grasp
The candidate is portrayed as a young man of strong business qualities and the manager of the Mandeville Oil Mill Company. The article highlights his administration of the town Alfatra and his promise to be an active, energetic leader. It notes Washington ties and local influence.
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Walker
Lees
Mandeville Oil Mill
Thin Plac
Peru and Chile Making Faces Over Territorial Dispute
Lima reports a Chilean envoy was recalled after a diplomatic fray with Peru over Tacna and Arica terms. Chile proposed a bronze memorial, accepted by ex-president Pardo, but rejected by President Leguia for not meeting treaty terms. Relations worsened as the legation withdrew.
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Lima
Peru
Chile
Republic
Grewell
Jequin
Oye
Pers
Pardo
Legula
Chine
Tacna
Artea
Tts
Quieting Him Down In A London County Court Case
A farmer sues a cattle dealer for damages arguing a bull bought as gentle assaulted workers at his farm. The judge questions if the animal can be quiet, while the defendant insists the description was correct and only needed a shoot to calm it. The exchange ends with a promotional cue for Clinch field coal.
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London
Correc
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