Railroads Advance Freight Rates Across Regions
Railroads in the East and Middle West filed tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commission showing freight rate increases from 2 to 31 percent. Attorney General Wickersham declined to comment as government actions under antitrust scrutiny continue. The move follows injunctions suspending parts of proposed levies and signals a broad push toward higher rates nationwide pending court decisions.
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Chicago
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Hen as passenger on buggy ride to town in Georgia
In Gainess tle Georgia a man named Frank Waerlchel found a hen had laid an egg during a buggy ride to town. The hen sheltered in the buggy, laid again near a bogey, then hopped out as the buggy stopped. The man pursued and returned the hen, which became a cherished passenger by the time he reached town.
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Frank Waerlchel
Cis
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Mr Whelchel
Whelchel
Wretchel
Roosevelt to head peace commission
Washington June 2 Former President Taft favored to head a peace commission under a plan approved by the house committee on foreign affairs. Taft would appoint his predecessor as chairman and directed to visit capitals to urge arms limitations and preserve international order. Both houses of Congress expected to act favorably.
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Ormer
Aj Peace Commission
Far
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Taft
Te Commie Tn
Thommixain
Congress
Athens Bar Association Prepares Grand Law Session Welcome
The Athens Bar Association plans a splendid welcome for the State Bar Association when it convenes in Athens on June 2 and June 30. Hundreds of prominent visitors will attend sessions, with a royal procession of entertainment and hospitality organized for the event.
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Athens
Athene Ga
Athens Bar Association
State Bar Association
Roya
Overman provision stalls rail bill vote in Senate
Washington June 2 Senator Overman won senate acceptance of a provision shielding state laws from injunctions by federal judges, delaying final passage. Debate focused on amendments and a sixty day delay for the act to take effect, with a roll call 32 to 25.
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Overman
North Carolina
Senate
Fikins
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Bacon
Baller
Clapp
Minnesota
Elkins
House
Dawson Schools Close After Prosperous Year
Dawson public schools closed the spring term with an admirable program of exercises in the school auditorium. Colonel Copeland of Valdosta delivered the address to a large audience, marking the end of twenty years since the schools’ establishment.
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Dawson
Dawson Public Schools
Colonel Copeland
Valdosta
Club Meeting Postponed in LaGrange Georgia
The Fourth district club women meeting scheduled for today is postponed to the 8th due to the absence of Mrs Willett. The district clubs will gather for a full day at Fer Garaene hosted by the LaGrange Women.
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Willett
Fer
Garaene
LaGrange Woma
Deaf and joyful children arrive from Cave Spring in Atlanta
About 200 deaf mute children from the Georgia State School for the Deaf at Cave Spring arrive in Atlanta on a noon train led by President W. Connor. Relatives greet the mumble of the group with sighs and smiles as they reunite, while observers note the children’s affectionate, responsible conduct and readiness to help others. Governor Brown plans to survey the state’s deaf children to extend support and education through county school commissioners.
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Georgia State School For the Deaf
Cave Springs
Cave Spring School
W . Connor Imn
Atlanta
Georgia
Terminal Station
Rome
Lilly
Connor
Mr Connor
Yilra
Lucky
Ray
Dickens
Nell
Cor
WF Crusselle
Brown
Speer Denies Concealed Pistol Charge in Macon Incident
Judge Speer explains he carried no concealed weapon during the Vineville Avenue dog encounter. He rode from home to address a stray attack, retrieved his revolver, defended his terrier, and later killed his own dog after the affair, denying any pistol toting or concealment.
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Maron Ga
Sneesal
Fmory Speer
Macon
Vineville Avenue
Lila
Judge Speers
Speer
Jay
Augusta Struck by Gy Heavy Storm
A severe cyclone hit Augusta on June 3 causing 18 minutes of darkness. Uprooted trees disabled wires and trolleys, with several residences wrecked and two or three warehouses blown down. The Lake View Casing building was wrecked during a night performance but the audience escaped. Peery night enterprise and all power dependent businesses are dark. The fire alarm system is out.
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Lake View
Legislator Took Cash To Defeat Bill Instead Of Jackpot
Springfield wit June reports a grand jury probe into funds paid to defeat a bill in the forty sixth general assembly. States Attorney Burke of Sangamon County says he has traced money from donors to a legislator who kept between 3 060 and 3 600 rather than passing it to the jackpot. Burke met with Governor Deneen and expects cooperation to access records on complaints about legislation from the last general assembly.
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Springfield
Forty Sixth General Assembly
Burke
Sangamon County
Dl Burke
Deneen
Dismantling of Fist Methy lst Church Augments City Work
The dismantling of the First Methodist Church in this city has begun and workers will transform the building into a handsome office for the congregation. During repairs services will be held at the Colonial Theater, likely the first time a public theater is used as a religious center in the city for several weeks.
Firemen Seek Tax to Aid Disabled and Widows
Savannah officials announce a bill in the Georgia legislature to fund support for disabled firemen, widows, and orphans through a 1 percent tax on all fire insurance premiums in Georgia. The Georgia Firemen convention in Savannah also elected officers led by President Thomas Ballantyne, with activities including parades, a thunderbolt banquet, and plans to adjourn the next day.
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A . Lawrence
Chatham County
Georgia
Georgia Firemen
Savannths
Thomas Ballantyne
Associaton
Thomas Ballantyne Sevannah
EK Cummings
Atlanta
Frank Hejnolda
Augusta Secretari
Borch Hawkinsville
Cummings, Reynolds
I F Pearce
W P McArthur
Albany
Thunderbolt
Tiedeman
Haney
Jacksonville
Harris
Bryson Ready to Attend Trial in Druid Hills Case
Bryson the convalescent victim of a Druid Hills streetcar holdup identified three suspects on the highwaymen and named Charles Julian as the man who killed Motorman T Brown. He requests a speedy hearing, with a county court term likely next week, as the case stands ready for disposition.
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Druid Hills
Rede
Charles Julian
T Brown
Bryson
Dekalb County
Brison
Julian J
Black
Charles
Walker
Weaver
Julian
Charles Walker
Bryson Weaver
Black Bryson
Will Johnson
English aviator crosses channel both ways in record flight
Captain Rolls of the London Army Water Reserve piloted a Wright aeroplane from Dover to Calais and back in 90 minutes, completing a 42 mile water flight without a stop. He reached 300 feet, skimmed the air, and landed near the Bleriot landmark at 9 oclock. The feat follows earlier Channel crossings by Blériot and de Lesseps and marks a new English double-cross record.
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Shelion
Charles Stuart
London
Army
Igly Saaon
English Channel
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Calais
Louis Bleriot
Ue Lessens
Dhonne
France
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Auinto
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England
Great Britain
Gordon Bennett
Rolls
Wilbur Wright
Lemans
Cross Channel
Count de Lesseps
Coset
Taft Addresses Bryn Mawr Graduates On Women Higher Education
President Taft spoke at Bryn Mawr College on June 2 praising higher education for women while affirming marriage and motherhood as a normal path. He noted that educated women gain independence and the choice of life, and he announced he would address Ohio Northern University's graduating class the next day. His traveling suit case was briefly missing before the ceremony and the college reported reaching the $880,600 funding goal for a $250,600 promise from the General Education Board.
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Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr College
Helen
Washington
Ada Ohio
Ohio Northern
Secret Service
West
Carrie Thomas
General Education Board
Law and Order League of Macon Busy Meeting Planned
The Law and Order League of Macon will meet on June 2 to fix time and place for next week s gathering. Ministers and men of the community will be invited to discuss a proposed sale of intoxicants. The league plans to present countywide opposition and expects significant developments from the meeting.
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Macon
Law and Order League
Hospital Work Delayed by Injunction Case
A city special committee appointed to set up a tuberculosis hospital met but did not act on building plans. The delay hinges on an injunction case in superior court, with a hearing likely next week. If the decision goes against the hospital, the panel will reconvene to begin work at once.
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Mayson
West View Cemetery
Weather Prophecy Prediction
Georgia forecasts a partly cloudy Friday with late day fair skies and variable winds. Niawara appears in the readable text as a location or name reference.
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Georgia
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