Southern Manufacturers protest against Chinese exclusion act
Augusta Georgia June 7 The Southern Manufacturers association representing cotton interests protests the proposed Chinese exclusion act. Policy leaders including Fickman of Graniteville Manufacturing were named to carry the protest to Washington for talks with exporters meeting on the 12th. The resolution expresses regret over any boycott of American goods and urges the law be moderated to allow skilled Chinese laborers into the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Southern Manufacturers Association
Graniteville Manufacturing Company
Washington
Baycott
Aineang Delares
Chinesamer Eherts
Ravelers
United Sates
Wisistanes
Price falls from window in Greenville causes fatal injury
J B Price, a Columbus born engineer on the Central railroad, fell from his room window in Greenville last night, breaking his neck. He was spending his nights there. The fall was likely accidental due to warm weather. His body was shipped to Columbus for burial.
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Greenville
J. B Price
Columbus
Central Railroad
Trent
The Hon Peter Stirling Reprint Edition Announcement
A notice advertises a new reprint edition for The Hon Peter Stirling and Ford with mention of Paul Seicester Ford. It invites orders by postpaid mail to John Milter Co in Mariette, Atlanta, detailing a mail order process and pricing details.
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Peter Stirling
Paul Seicester Ford
Price
John x ‘Milter
Flames Destroy Cordele Homes and Freight Warehouses
Fire at Cordele damaged Parker Willis wholesale warehouse and Ray Grosery Company, destroying buildings, stock, and eight box cars. Losses exceed $50,000 with multiple insurers. Sparks from a locomotive suspected. Separate blaze in Baltimore, Maryland destroyed a residence with no insurance.
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Stillmore Burn
Biltimore Go
Frank Morasto
I. V. Cotting
W J Prescott
Prescott
Eulogy on Brown by Judge Speer at Mercer Commencement
Judge Emory Speer delivered a landmark address praising Joseph E Brown. The speech traced Brown from mountain boyhood to Georgia governor and U.S. senator, highlighting his patriotism, public service, and clean character, with reflections on his war and postwar rehabilitation efforts. The Mercer commencement also included the law and literary diplomas for graduates.
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Macon
Mercer
United States District
Pmory Speer
Georgia
Joseph E Brown
Speer
Mountains
Ward
State Senate
Billa Ridge
Commonwealth
South
Brown
Johnston
Sherman
Home Guard
Atlanta
Joseph E. Brown
Alst
Georgias
Glven
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Strom Sr
Barcala Bet
Lernon Merril Atres
Acworth
Cico
Alais Carnesville
John Henri Paber Dacula
Marvin Mebyewe Hanson Augusta
Solon
Bolivar Coucims
Atlersville
John Frederick Helen Monroe
F Ellison
Dundee
Tom Timing
Fort Va
Alert
Martin Gate
Jet
John Bortamni
Gree
Ala
Bentdmi Burke
Willett Very Lewitt
Woman testifies Peruna cured illness and improves recovery
Letter from a Milwaukee woman describes personal experience with Peruna from Dr Kemball, praising its honesty and reliability. She claims the remedy freed her from bed rest in four weeks, restoring health and strength, and urges other women to consider it over costly doctors. The note is signed by D B Burtrig of Hartman Saxiter in Columbus, Ohio.
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Steinbach
Allmaukee
Experien
Toruna
Curtex Agdress
Rachael J Kemneall
Ginia Street
Buffalo NY
University of Buffalo
Sie
Judge Adamson on Education at Brantley Institute
Judge Adamson delivered a long speech at Brantley Institute commencement focusing on education reform. He blamed weak elementary training for federal exam failures and urged thorough early schooling to improve state and national service. He also touched on the Panama Canal, sea level design, treasury use, and Anglo Saxonist interests, praising the talk as one of Vinson’s best.
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Senata
Brantley Institute
WC Adamson
Ashe
Georgia
Rverh
Panama Canal
Rany
Vinson
Avannar in the Fight Over Road Trust Rates
Savannah city council appropriates 1000 dollars to contest road commission rate decisions. The move aligns Savannah with other trade centers in Georgia, signaling the city as a major participant in the statewide dispute against the Atlanta based commission.
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Councl
Savannah Ga
Sperral
Atlanta
Georgia
Sarvanazh
Holder Found Dead in Bed at Macon Fire Department
Macon fireman Holder, longtime member with a wife and several children, was found dead in his bed at the fire department headquarters this morning. He died of a heart attack after reporting good health the previous night. The funeral is planned for tomorrow.
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Macon
N Holder
Force
Year of fine business at Southern Mutual Insurance meeting
At its annual meeting Southern Mutual Insurance Company reported a year of fine work with a 65 per cent dividend. Officers elected for the ensuing year include Billups Phimzy president and treasurer Arthur B E Griffith secretary Thomas L Mitchell bookkeeper Herschel Carthers assistant bookkeeper. Directors named include Edward S Lyndon Athens Smase White Athens Arthur E Griffith Athens Edward Lodgson Athens Billups Phimzy Athens Alexander S Erwin Athens Reuben Nickerson Athens Walter 8 Hill Athens Joseph H Fleming Athens John R White Athens Abner W Calhoun Atlanta Henry & King Augusta A Uigea Columbus Samuel R Jaques Macon Henry Blun Savannah.
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Athens
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Beig
Billups Phimzy
Treasuer
Arthur BE
Peonage Case Dismissed in Georgia County
In Troup county near Chipley on June 7, Ogletree and Georga Ugletter were arraigned on peonage charges brought by Wood Smith against the two for detaining a 14 year old boy, Dod Woute. A safeguard witness, Jentus Flo3, faced accessory charges. The defendants produced documents claiming they had legally adopted the boy, an orphan, and U.S. Commissioner Brown dismissed the cases.
Postum and the imitators in a free market
A historical commentary notes many imitator cereal coffees copying Postum style. It argues genuine Postum remains original, scientifically prepared, endorsed by physicians and the public. It warns consumers to beware low quality imitations that imitate taste without proper nourishment.
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Busine
Mansfield's New Depot Sparks Town Growth in Covington
June 7 report notes Superintendant Etwater, Trammaxter JC O Dell, and Supervisor B R Burch inspecting the Central of Georgia line near Mansfield. Construction underway on a new depot expected to enhance town appeal and serve road patrons after the old facility proved inadequate. A separate item: three-masted schooner Addie Jordan bound for New York was beached at Chincoteague after a leaky keel. It was towed to Norfolk for repairs and unloading.
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Mansfield
Covington
Ee Etwater
O Dell
R Burch
Central of Georgia Railway
Iit
Tog&y
Tms
Dordan
Norfolk
Addie Jordan
New York
Chincoteague
Virginia
Adas
Rellance
Charleston
General Gomez Departs Santiago for Havana Escort
General Maximo Gomez and his physicians and family, with an escort of soldiers, leave Santiago by special train for Havana. The entourage appears fatigued but expresses confidence as the general proceeds with the journey amid military and official arrangements.
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Gomez
Havana
Santiago de Ciba
Maxno Gomez
Suarde
Santiago
Sperial
Gerera
Generais
Augusta Wedding List Reveals Local Notables and Guests
A fragmented Augusta wedding notice lists numerous locals and guests including Miss Wilt Way, Miss Fiwina Walliams, Miss Henrieta Lee, and Mr Edwert Oe. The event featured a host, no invitations, and took place at the residences of the principals with Roosevelt naming Tavier Washington Joe at Trafflette, Tenn.
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Bho
Augusta
Mio
Siand
Wilt
Jacksonvie
Edwert Oe
Paul Denbor
Mir Wilam iv
Herfo” Ee
Camden
Fiwina Walliams
Atleng
Henrieta Lee
Sugus
Lerest Te
Wal
Cummings
Roosevelt
Tavier Washington
Joe
Trafflette
Weddings at Savannah Unite Two Society Figures
Savannah reports the marriage of Flora Dane and Mr Hammon Eye on June 7 in Saint I by Reverend Charles Strong. The ceremony drew Savannah society, followed by a 9 to 1 reception at the De Direy residence on Tone Street hosted by Miss Dane’s parents.
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Savanna Savannah
Speriue
Flora Dane
Hammon Eye
Cired Rey Charles
Ue Inides
Mrs de Direy
Tones Street
Miss Danes
Savan
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Wong - Nt Rane
Hicks Capu
Bottla
Southern Manufacturers’ Association
Mane Corelli
London
Cublc
Marie Corelli
Lighret
Win Myers
Cearfoss Wd
Boys’ Furnishings
Madras
Eric
Jack and Jill
Whitehall
Cordele
Alxo Lone
Lossen and Insurance
Megliges
Essig Bros. Clothiers—Furnishers—Hatters
Whitehall St
Judge Speer
Jos. E. Brown
DR. Kemball
York
Adamson
Avannar
Holder
Fire Department of
Strong Tribute
Gorham Manufacturing Company
Charles W. Crankshaw
Diamond Merchant and Jeweler
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co
Ernest Robertson
Wiliam Judson Rogers Jr Sparks
Clarence James Tall- Biera Vist
Os Odell Tolleson McDonough
Joseph Punnagm
Cleveland Rooscve Pruyn Walker Macon Rober Lawson
Yams Ir Juliette
Arthur Eugene Wood
Fitzpattich
Geo. R. Law & Co
Whitehall Street
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