Cartersville Wins In Fight For Weekly Press Outfit
An annual Georgia Weekly Press Association meeting in Cartersville faced a last minute bid from Dublin Savannah and Swainsboro before Cartersville clinched the hosting rights amid heated debate. Francis Clarke reports the event drew leaders from Carterville Tribune Cedartown Standard and Gulden Age as delegates promised a strong outing for the association’s most successful year to date.
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Georgia Weekly Press Association
Dublin
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Savannah
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Clarence Verry
Carteraville Tribune
Coleman
Cedartown Standard
Wdpehaw
Aiate Weekly
H M Staney
Ube
Navshuh Fha
Gonsen
Joe Brown
Ina
James Freeman
Cotte
Youth shoots self in fit of despair near Columbus
In a despondent act a local youth attempted suicide at his home in Columbus. He shot himself in the temple. the bullet lodged and he was rushed to a hospital. Relatives report his brother J W String fellow previously killed himself amid rough operation concerns. Flour brand promotion appears in nearby notices.
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Columbus Ga
Cleveland
Wwe
Shane
Great Trip By Mr Woodsides Auto To Atlanta
John J Woodsides and family journeyed from New York to Atlanta in a rain soaked trek. The Thomas Flyer faced mud holes, broken parts, and mule and oxen assistance across Georgia after visiting Winston Salem Greenville and Charlotte. The 240 mile leg from Greenville to Charlotte was best, but roads deteriorated toward Atlanta.
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Woodside
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Journal Herald
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Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Gettabure
Winston Salem
Greenville
Charlotte
Georgia House Backs Resolution to Urge Tennessee Action
After a long discussion with Farmers Union involvement the Georgia House committee voted 445 to recommend passage of a resolution urging Tennessee authorities to mitigate damage from copper mine fumes in Hamilton County. The measure cites citizen suits in Hamilton County and seeks Georgia legislative support to secure relief and prompt court action.
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de Hath Smith
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Thare
Shepnard
Sumter
Georia
Lennee
Prohibition Law Declared Valid by Supreme Court
The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the August 6, 1907 prohibition law as constitutional. Justice Lumpkin wrote that the legislature could exercise police power to curb intoxicants despite provisions for public schools, noting the law does not conflict with other constitutional sections. The case Whitley v. State originated in Atlanta's criminal court on February 26, 1903 and moved through the Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court.
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Tustice Lumpkin
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Electric lighted Pullman cars on Seaboard train arrive
An 11 49 a m Seaboard arrival in Washington reports electric lighted Pullman equipment and observation cars on the train. The run includes cars arriving with New York via key junctions and the combination of cars noted.
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Ashington
Tlanta
New York
Weather Signs Hint At Fair Skies And Warm Days
The column predicts fair weather with hints of warmth and possible afternoon thunder showers. Forecaster notes point to rising temperatures midweek, mild winds, and typical summer sunshine, while mentioning a water and dry weather signal pattern. Local anecdotes mix with tentative forecasts and humorous folklore about weather prophets and daily life.
Federation Debates Troop Call and Labor Day Prep
The Atlanta Federation of Trades debated Governor Browns militia call at Durham coal mines and extended a two week deadline for the executive committee report on conditions. They began Labor Day parade planning with a delegate committee and directed a two week report deadline. The federation also adopted a resolution urging the legislature to pass a compulsory education law.
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Durham
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Eit
Marks
The Forsyth and Lyric Theaters Show Mix of Acts and Stars
At the Forsyth a shifting bill draws crowds with a varied lineup including the Woods and Wode Trio wire walk act and Harry Fields School Kids. audience interest hinges on entertainment value rather than star names. The Lyric reports strong matinee crowds for Pretty Miles' production Guasle Stokes. next week The Wolf by Eugene Walter joins the program. In Charlotte Edwin Yates Webb is renominated by Democrats to the Ninth NC district. McNinch opposes Webb with a Republican challenger.
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Atlanta
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Jay Vil
Woods and
Wode
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Harry Fields
Jack Symonds
Matt Nees
Lyric
Lirie
Obods
Lyric Theater
Miss Banting
Guasle Stokes
Eugene Walter
Ife
Canadian Woods
Charles DeFlesh
McNinch
Webb
Charlotte BC
Edwin Yates Webb
Shelby
North Carolina
House of Representatives
McNtmuur
Charlotte
Haastia
Ms. Weth
Shackelford enters race for attorney general nomination
Athens attorney Thomas J Shackelford, prominent statewide figure, announced his decision to enter the attorney general race following Judge Hartys resignation. While awaiting formal press release later in the week, Shackelford reported immediate campaign preparations and sought support from friends across Georgia.
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Athens
Thomas J Shackelford
Atlanta
Harty
Shackelford
Fie Hay
Bun Jay
Athene
Hamilton Wrecks Airship in Night Attempt
Charles Hamilton, famed American aviator, attempted a nighttime flight at Mineclaff in a borrowed aircraft. He wrecked the machine but escaped injury. The incident underscores his reputation for audacious, high risk flights.
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Hamilton
New York
Charles Hamilton
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