Aged Spinster Fends Off Taft Outcry on Marriage
Phoebe W. Cousins of Wopineterhood Beried Ver protests Taft's remarks urging delay in marriage. She, nearly 70, defends current administration stance and mocks the president-elect's advice as cruel to spinsterhood and future generations. The piece satirizes views on matrimony and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Joke Corrigan, Jr
Washington, D. C
Miss Cousins
Girla
Georgia
Ala
Malden
Roosevelt
Out of Georgia
Ike
Eu@ Field
Getzin
Senate bows to Bonaparte over merger inquiry
Washington reports a tense stand between the Senate judiciary committee and Attorney General Bonaparte over his appearance regarding the merger of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company with United States Steel. Bonaparte declines due to a Supreme Court engagement, the panel keeps the exchange private, signaling strained relations and no White House or Justice Department aid for further inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Bonaparte
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
Clark
Wyoming
Boneperte
Sppear
Supreme Court
Bdanpart
Eonaparte
Department of Justice
White House
United States
Miss Neeso Injured In Runaway Near Fairburn
Miss Lutie Neemo of Fairburn was injured when a horse ran away during an outing with Miss Mary McCurry and Miss Lillien Burns. She jumped from the carriage as the wagon lurched. her shoulder was dislocated while the other two escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Neeso
Fairburn
Fairburon
Crib Horror Toll Grows as Lake Bodies Likely
Chicago officials said the death toll from the wooden crib fire in Lake Michigan may rise beyond fifty, with many workers dying at the shaft mouth while trying to escape into a submarine tunnel. A 165 foot dive found no more bodies, and officials suspect more may be found in the lake. The crib was wooden, not steel, and emergency fire boats were lacking. City engineer seeks federal guidance on jurisdiction, while the rivers and harbors bureau notes federal control only if traffic is affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alo
Orlb
Washington
J. B. Cavanaugh
Rivers and Harbors Bureau
Savannah Tigers Hit By Raid On Near Beer Trade
Savannah Ga January 21 Special The county and city forces raided Fred Haar's store on the outskirts of Savannah and Haar, keeper of a blind tiger, was arrested. Hartridge said near beer tax will flood in, with estimated state receipts reaching 80,000 and county revenue possibly 50,000. Dealers rushed to obtain licenses as grand jury meets Friday, fearing prosecutions for unpaid taxes.
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Savannah
Hadridge
Atlanta
Smiths
Fred Haar
Haar
Grand Jury
Sulltetter
Hartridge
Georgia
Taft Wins All Honors In Handicap Golf Game
Augusta Georgia January second president elect Taft won all the honors in the handicap golf game today. He dined at the home of Mr and Mrs Landon Thomas and attended the opera where Madame Calve sang. He made no speeches or important conferences during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Landon Thomas
Madame Calve
Pope Auto Co. Sale to Lynchburg Banker Syndicate
A syndicate led by Richard D. Apperson of Lynchburg Virginia buys the Pope Motor Car Company Toledo Ohio from a receiver. The plant will resume at full capacity under the Apperson Toledo Motor Company name and remain in Sokane? territory. The move signals revival of operations and potential new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pope Motor Car Company
Toledo
Ohio
Richard D. Apperson
Lynchburg
Apperson
American National Bank
Toledo Motor Gormment
Child Labor Law Debated at National Conference
The fifth annual national child labor conference opened with calls to keep children out of factories and strict enforcement of laws. A. J. McKelway criticized evasion and urged official inspections, school attendance, and better certificates of employment across southern states. Secretary Lovejoy cited extensive abuses in fields and canneries, urging nationwide protection for child workers.
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Chicago
Echoal
South
McKelway
A. J. McKelway
McHelway
Kentucky
Louisiana
South Carolina
iMecKelway
Southern Office
Lovejoy
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Michigan
Nebraska
Colorado
Connecticut
Virginia
Pennsylvania
New York State
Colored Church Opens Evening Formal Opening at Houston and Courtland
The First Congregational church at Houston and Courtland streets holds its formal opening tonight with Pastor H. H. Proctor presiding. Speakers include ex-Governor W. J. Northen, Mayor Maddox, Dr. John E. White, Asa G. Candler, Bishop H. M. Turner, T. J. Calloway, W. A. Hunter of New York, H. R. Butler, and Dr. William F. P. Pepn. A letter from President-elect Taft will be read. The church building is finished and departments begin February 1. Bretunday services to be led by Rev. A. P. Beard.
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Congregational Church
First Congregational Church
Houston and
Courtland Streets
H. H. Proctor
W. J. Northen
Maddox
John E. White
Asa G. Candler
H. M. Turner
T. J Calloway
W .A. Hunter
New York
H. R. Butler
William FP. Pepn
Willam H .Taft
Taett
PF. Beard
American Missional Association, of
South Carolina Solons Debate State Salary Bill
The South Carolina senate debated a state officers salary bill. After amendments the governor's salary was set at 3000 and other officers at 2000. The bill passed reading and went to the house. Senator Carlisle's mortgage record bill also drew discussion, and Seggator Carlisle proposed restricting women and child labor in mills to 7 am to 4 pm.
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Columba
Seggator Carlisle
Cooper's New Discovery Tops New York Drug Scene
A Western stomachologist, T Cooper, draws crowds on Broadway and Ninth Street as his medicine claims to stimulate gastric juices and restore energy. Local druggists report soaring sales and mixed skepticism, with enthusiasts like George J. Scott praising relief from rheumatism after trying Cooper's remedy. Cooper plans a two month rest then a London tour to promote the product.
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New’ York
Broadway
Ninth Street
T. Cooper
Cooper
New York
London
England
George J Scott
West Nineteenth Street
Coopers
Lt ' Cooper
Universalist pastor to speak at Pryor and Richardson street
Short items report Rev Ellenwood of the Universalist church to occupy Rad Marx’s pulpit Sunday evening. Updates on Mrs Oldman’s improving health, Joe Green’s recovery, Atlanta Federation planning its annual celebration, Arthur Glenn’s escape from Grady hospital, and a Prudential building burglary yielding $190.
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Ellenwood
Universalist Church
Rad" Marx
Pryor and
Richardson Street
Francis Oldman
Rawson Street
Arthur Glenn
City Stockade
Grady Hospital
Glenn
Fire Quenches on Cotton Ship Mattewan at Pensacola
A blaze gutted half a million dollar cotton cargo aboard the steamer Mattewan after nine days at Pensacola harbor. The fire was extinguished and the vessel towed to a nearby wharf of the Louisville and Nashville. Workers remove damaged cotton with large crews on site.
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Pensacola
Fla
Mattewan
Louisville and
Nashville
Multiple Local Obituaries From Georgia Area
A batch of obituary notices from Eatonton Fairburn and Athens Georgia list mourners and burial details. Names include Aimee Cannon Armes, Emma Smith, Emma Jett McElroy, Mary Thompson Fleet, Sarah Looney, Ouida Mahoney, and Louise Weather. deaths occur across several January dates with services at St Johns Methodist Church Ward Poole’s Chapel Westview Cemetery Americus and Fairburn Cemetery. survivors named include Jason Cannon, Emma Smith, D Smith, McElroy family, Reid Scott, and others. Burial sites include Westview Americus Fairburn and Americus Georgia locations with services led by Rev Ledbetter Peatock.
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Aimee Cannon
Armes
Jason Cannon
Ile —Sterday
Tam Georgia Avenue
Harry
St John's Methodist Church
B B Ledbetter
EH H. Peatock
Westvlew Ceretery
Emma Jett McElroy
Houston Street
Roe Pinch
Peachtree Street
Americus
Mra McElroy
Irforl McElroy
Mtnili Greene
Chattanoora
Eugene F Wack
Atlante
Mary T. Scott
Eatonton
Batonton
Mary Tharmpeon Fleett
Kusano
Fang Laveretts
Sarah
Udain
Ristanton
Sam Reid
Monticelia
Sonk
Goodwin Hanks
Reid Scott
Hobert J Scott
Atlanta
Wright
Scott Hudson
Featherstane
Robert Scat Hiss Sarsh Looney
Fairburn
Fatrirn
Mins
Sarah Looney
J D Loones
Thureday
Traviock
Fairburn Cemetery
Ouida Mahoney
Child Drinks Carbolic Acid Fatality in Mobile
Five year old Jean Basa, left at home, found a bottle labeled carbolic acid and consumed the contents. Doctors were unable to save her. The incident occurred in Mobile on January 21 as guardians were away.
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Mobile Ala
Jean Basa
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Phoebe Cousins
M Wytil
Gail Hamilton
Senate
Atorney
Judiciary Committee
Isteel Combine
National Board of Trade
Secretary of State
Wallis
Hughes
Albany
N.Y
Frederick ‘A. Wallis
Horn
Tom, Platt
Rogers, Peet & Co
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Daniel Bros. Co
Sheriff's
Mr. Thomas
Pope Auto CO
Martin Eden
Jack London
Uncle Remus
Georogia
Baegerman
Joel Chandler
Mekelway
Colored Church
Solons
Gmro
Jirvin
Patholman
Joe Green
Whitehall Street
Weither
Atlanta Federation OF Labor Wi
Atlanta Federation
Prudential Building
John
Grant
Ema Smith
Emma Aimth
Poole's
Opock
Wescifow
Ci D Smith
Logan Street
Emma McElroy
Athens
Maloney
le Jeans Old Wite
Johnnie Pfeainr
Eullet
Wim
Beastie
Louise
Bessis Louise
C W Weathers
Pulliam Street
Weatnes
Winte Company
Marietta Street
MLD Lee
Boys Ishoes
W.l.douglas
W. J. Douglas
Smentaoos
Colev
Multyi
N. L. Douglas
tLe Douglar
Brockton
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