Bond deal talks spark inquiry into Athens Street bonds
Athens businessman J C Carithers writes that Chairman McLendon sought buyers for Wrightsville and Tennille railroad bonds and Athens Street Railway bonds to counter claims Governor Smith’s administration was driving capital from Georgia. Carithers and W T Bryan offered to testify. McLendon said his actions aimed to aid Smith’s reelection. Issued June 29, 1909.
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W. and
Athens Street
Smith
S. G. McKendon
Railroad Commission
House
Barry, Wright
Floyd County
Commission
McLendon
Atlanta
Smiths
Wrights
Tennille
Irnor Smith
Wrightsville
Tennihie
Athens Street Broad Company
Convision
W. T. Bryan
Athens Street Rail
Gover Smith
Bryan
MecLen
Wrightaville
Tennille Raila
Ith
Feffort
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Tennille Railroad
Atheny Street Road
McLean
Emnor Smith
Hendon
Governor Smith
Baby's Itching Cured by Cuticura After Long Suffering
A mother recalls severe eczema on her six month old daughter spreading across the face and eyes. After doctors failed and expenses mounted, Cuticura remedies cleared the eczema by the next day, and the child remained well at three years old. The testimonial endorses Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with repeated recommendations.
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Hhem
Des Stor
P. E. Gumbin
Sheldont
Foster Defends Baptist Freedom Amid Expulsion
Professor George Burman Foster of the University of Chicago, in Chicago, defends Baptist liberty after his recent expulsion from the Chicago Baptist Ministers' Conference. He says he is a Simon-pure Baptist in principle and denounces church dogmas while declaring himself a frank agnostic. He argues immersion does not make one a Christian and repudiates Baptist dogmas.
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Foster
Chicago
George Burman Foster
University of Chicago
Chicago Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Hierarchy
Jesus
God
Summer resort swept by storm near Padre Island
Brownsville reports a historic cyclone off Point Isabel. Tarpon Beach at Padre Island and nearby craft were inundated as water rose five feet. many inhabitants feared dead. Details scarce as communication failed. heavy rain and wind caused property damage but no confirmed fatalities. Continuous storm abated later in the day.
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Brownsville
Tex
Tarpon Beach
Padre Island
Point Isabel
Weather brings lighter warmth and scattered showers today
Forecasts show showers and moderate temperatures though a storm centered over southern Georgia may only deliver occasional rain. In Atlanta and nearby, the day carries a lightly cooler feel as a Go pher quip about a Cumberland island party hints at a humorous local anecdote.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Gopher
Dummy Phone Prank Sparks City Laughs by Hotel Desk
An island hotel scene featured a pretend phone placed on a desk causing a city official to rush in and shout hello before the gag unraveled. The joke amused locals as laughter revealed the dummy line. Warm weather followed with a temperature around 85 degrees.
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Atlanta
Beaker of American Association for the Promotion of Purity Food Products
A Beaker item from the American Association for the Promotion of Purity reports on food product standards and safety measures. It highlights aims to protect consumers and encourage transparent labeling across industries.
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American Institute of Homeopathy
Medical Society of New Jersey
Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association
H. J.heinz Company
Heinz
Beaker
American Association For the Promotion of Purity Food Products
Lethal clash over desk triggers fatal shooting in Milledgeville
Witnesses described a heated dispute between Bain and Williams rooted in a slapping incident and a provocative card. Doctors testified the bullets traveled through the back and chest, indicating multiple wounds. Insurance manager Eugene Oberdorfer said plans to reassign Williams were halted by the quarrel, as coroner Donehoo ordered a verdict within minutes.
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R. P. Glenn
Beardsley
Constitution
Rain
Williams
Willams
Bain
Seardsley
Bata de
Dex
Baman
Airlie
Mr. Baih
Milledgeville
Williams Bay
Glann
Waoldamith
Oberdorfer
Eugene Oberdorfer
Insurance Company
iIl
Falal
Yie
Mr. King
Manny
Mr. Williams
Donehoo
Atlanta Manufacturers at Kimball Luncheon
Atlanta and Fulton county manufacturers are summoned to a noon luncheon at the New Kimball on Tuesday July 12 to discuss local interests. The call follows a prior Chamber of Commerce session chaired by Brooks Morgan with attendees including J G Oglesby T Nunnally Thomas K Glens Farry Schlesinger and others.
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Atlanta
Fulton ‘County
Chamber of Commerce
Kimball
Brooks Morgan
T. Nunnally
Thomas
K. Glens
Farry
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Atlantic City
Congress
H. J. Heinz Company
Williams Bain
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