West Virginia backs Champ Clark for nomination at state convention
Parkersburg June 6 West Virginia Democrats endorsed Champ Clark for the presidential nomination at Baltimore. Delegates at large instructed for Clark as long as his nomination remained possible. some district delegates favored Clark while a few remained uninstructed and hinted at Harmon. The crowd erupted at times with calls to unite behind Wilson or Clark. Former Senator Henry Davis, a Harmon ally, urged unity as Clark supporters dominated. McGraw remained supportive of Wilson and was reelected to the national committee.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Champ Clark
West Virginia
Baltimore
Clark
Harmon
Ohio
Wilson
Littlepage
Cicero
Willam J Bryan
United States
Henry Davis
John T. Bric- Graw
Woodrow Wilson
McGraw
Natonal
Seaboard Announces Low Rates For Democratic Nation Convention
Seaboard Rail offers a round trip to Baltimore for the Democratic National Convention from Atlanta at 2135. Tickets on sale June 20 to 24 via Raleigh Richmond Washington route or via Norfolk with steamer Aviator Hart. Hamburg note reports Gottlieb Rost mortally injured during an aeroplane flight on June 6.
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Baltimore
Seaboard
Atlanta
Whilsell
All
Raleigh
Richmond
Washington
Norfolk
Mortally Hart
Hamburg
Gottlieb Rost
Strike Menaces Harriman Lines
Chicago June 6 unions of nine railroad crafts west of Chicago vote for a sympathetic strike to aid Harriman line strikers. A conference of International officers will decide next week. Only one union favors remaining at work. a majority plans to vote to strike. About 100000 shop employees affected.
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Chicago
Harriman
Summer Sunshine Souvenirs From Moore and Song at 42 North Broad
Jno L Moore and Song offer Kodak photography styles at 42 North Broad Street promising pleasant vacation keepsakes and a variety of photographs for travelers and locals alike.
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Jno L. Moore
Song
North Broad Street
Anderson Water Light and Power Plant Sold in Major Deal
The Anderson Water Light and Power plant, owner of the city water and light system and the Fortman Shoals on the Seneca river, valued at 642 006, was sold to W Lee of Southern Power Company Elmer Smith of Morgan Smith Company York Pa and Liliott Stevenson of Detroit Midh and Toronto. Purchasers paid 150 for every 100 of 390 600 capital stock. Bonded indebtedness just under 600000. The new owners plan to continue local management and lease the Savannah River Power Company with Cherokee shoals to be developed to 2000 horsepower. The Savannah company owns Gregg Shoals and plans development nearby.
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Anderson
Anderson Water, Light and Power Company
Wate and Light
Fortman Shoals
Seneca River
W Lee
Southern Power Company
el Mer Smith
Morgan-Smith Company
York, Pa
Liliott G Stevenson
Detroit Midh
Toronto Canada
Poetic Minister and Bride Eloped Lands in Police Case
Rev William Lee Popham, Louisville poet and Baptist minister, and Miss Maude Miller Estes were arrested for disorderly conduct after an elopement and failed hotel marriage ruse. They refused to reveal their secret, paid fines totaling 1750, and departed separately at 5 AM toward Georgia and Maconaugh.
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William Lee Popham
Louisville
Maude Miller
Estes
Wlilbank
Hag
Popham
Jett
Rey
Opham
Judea Preeton
bin Wa
MacDonough
Greenville
A. G Harris
Henry Count
Maude Miller Estes
Mother Home Fund
Firestile
Baptist Church
Arabi Gn
West Broadway
Mortuary notices and obituaries from Athens area
Deaths include Robert C Arnold of Athens age 65 a Civil War veteran. funeral at Mizpah Presbyterian church Jackson county. Also Rev H Dean Confederate veteran Baptist minister dies age 86 at home of daughter in Woodstock. service at Baptist church and Enon cemetery. Mrs Adelia C Barnes widow of James G Barnes Atlanta pioneer resident since 1846. survives by sister and other relatives.
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Robert C. Arnold
Athens
Robert C Arnold
Boulevard
Satula Street
Arnold
Jackson County
O BD Arnold
Prince Avenue
Db Arnold
E Arnold
D Arnold
Falcus
Mizpah Presbyterian Church
J J Cartledge
Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church
Mizpeh Church Cemetery
W. H. Dean
Woodstock
H. Dean
W A McAfea
Baptist Church
Enon
Adelia C. Barnes
Adda C. Barnes
James G. Barnes
Atlanta
Decatur
E B Reynolds
Ouney Street
Dream wedding secrets and a dock strike dispute
The text recounts a secret wedding kept until witnesses learned of it, praising a future life together on a seaside bungalow with a private dock and motor boat, and then shifts to reports of a hard to settle dock strike in London on June 6 as government talks fail and a decision is pushed to tomorrow. The piece blends personal romance with labor unrest, reflecting period tone and local phrasing.
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Popham
William Lee Pop
Run For the Constitution
Cless
Mariline
McDonough
Toowitt
Anne
Heasen
Hondan
Sale of Hand Made French Lingerie by Chamberlin Johnson
A June sale by Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co cuts prices on hand made French lingerie. Showpieces from the Muslin Underwear Department include corset covers drawers chemises and sets all with minute French needlework. Some pieces may be mussed from display but remain highly regarded for their design and craftsmanship.
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Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Co
Chamberlin - Johnson - DuBose
Smany
Hand-Made Linens Price List Across Several Sets
An ad lists discounts on hand made drawers and corset covers, chemises, and matching sets with prices ranging from 1.69 to 20.00 and up to 50.00 for full sets including chemise or corset cover, drawers, and gown. The offer covers items in multiple price bands: 3.00 3.50 4.00 drawers and corset covers 1.69 for all 3.00 items 2.19 for 3.00 chemises 2.98 for 3.50 and 4.00 chemises 10.00 for 15.00 sets 15.00 for 20.00 25.00 sets 20.00 for 40.00 sets and 50.00 sets.
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Vane
Ford
Dobbin
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Peachtree St
Atlanta Gas Light Co
Virginia
Bryan
Harriman Lines
Stetson
LAW Bros. CO
Whitehall Street
Decatur Street
Lesa
Laeia
Gotham
Gotham Mfg. Co
Fifth Ave
New York
Chamberlin
Johnson - DuBose
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