Rain records smashed by Atlanta storm
The Atlanta area endured a historic storm with 3.83 inches of rain in 24 hours, far surpassing any such measure in 28 years. Winds reached 42 mph at 10, snapping branches and uprooting young trees, while total June rainfall already exceeds the monthly average. The storm moved north, likely ending for Atlanta, as the low pressure system tracks toward the Atlantic. Representatives to the Georgia state convention were announced for the Rev. I U mission union. Roanoke College continued its 53rd commencement with an audience of alumni and guests.
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Atlanta
Florida
Virginia
Atlantic
Irdin
Georgia postmasters receive salary increases statewide
Georgia postmasters across towns including Adel Albany Ashburn Athens Bainbridge Foxley Blackshear Blakely Blue Ridge Boston Brunswick Cairo Calhoun Camilla Canton Carnallton Cedartown Commerce Covington Dutton Decatur Douglas Eastman Eatonton Fitzgerald Forsyth Port Valley Greensboro Hartwell Jackson Jefferson Jesup LaFayette LaGrange Lagoula Lawrenceville Lithonia Louisville Lampkin McRae Macon Madison Milledgeville Millen Monroe Montezuma Monticello Moultrie Onilla Pelham Rossville Swainsboro Sylvania Vestar Warrenton see adjusted annual salaries rising from figures ranging roughly $1,000 to $3,400 in the annual Georgia pay scale after latest returns.
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Ashington
Spe Wcial.j
Georgia
Adel
Foxley
Blackshear
Blakely
Blue Ridge
Boston
Brunswick
Buena Vista
Cairo
Calhoun
Camilla
Canton
Carrallton
Cedartown
Commerce
Covington
Dutton
Becatur
Douglas
Eastman
Eatonton
Fitzgerald
Forsyth
Port Valley
Greensboro
Hartwell
Jackson
Jefferson
Jesup
LaFayette
LaGrange
Lagoula
Lawrenceville
Lithonia
Louisville
Lampkin
McRae
Macon
Madison
Milledgevile
Millen
Monroe
Montezuma
Monticello
Moultrie
Onilla
Pelham
Rossville
Swainsboro
Sylvania
Vestar
Warrenton
Advertising Rescues Slow Selling Fabric Nationwide
A dull fabric lingered on shelves until a small ad campaign appeared monthly in Tue Lapiges' Home Journal. The 28 lines of copy spurred demand, exhausting inventories and driving orders to the tune of 100,000 pieces in seven months, beyond what manufacturers could supply. The cloth was a long familiar staple, not a novelty, yet the ad push revitalized sales.
Two Million For Inspection Enacted By House Committee
Washington reports the House Committee on Agriculture approved a meat inspection bill calling for a government annual allowance of 2 million dollars to fund federal oversight and labeling for interstate and international meat products. The act sets sanitary standards, penalties, and inspector wages, with exemptions for farmers and small butchers and a minority dissent forthcoming.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Chicago
Ning
Castro to Resume Presidency in Caracas
General Gomes will retire on independence day and General Castro will resume the presidency at once. Gomez declares his esteem for Castro and that all misunderstandings are cleared in a formal statement from Caracas dated June 13.
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Caracas
Gomes
Castro
Gomez
Injunction Sought Against Hoop Company Over Stock Bonus
Mynahan filed suit in Superior Court seeking to stop the Atlanta Steel Hoop Company from paying a 10 percent bonus to stockholders until his contract rights are resolved. Judge Pendleton set June 20 for hearing. company restrained from changing its status. Alleged 1901 contract paid 4000 salary and 2500 stock, to double with capital stock rise. stock increase to 250000 in 1906 without granting stock. 7500 profits claimed. legality of the bonus contested. King, Little & Spalding represent complainant.
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Mynahan
Atlanta Steel Hoop Company
Pendleton
Monahan
King, Little & Spalding
J J Hill Purchases Bliss Home on East Sixty Fifth Street
New York June 13 James J Hill president of the Great Northern Railway Company bought the private house on East Sixty fifth street formerly owned by Mrs Annia B Bilas. The five story American basement dwelling sits on a 43 foot lot and has been valued at 500000 dollars. Hill has been staying at the Savoy hotel when in New York.
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J. J. Hill
Bliss
New York
Adrian Knighte of Pythias historic lodge officers named
Adrian, Ga July 13 Speclato it a regular convention of Knights of Pythias ko 93 that night the following officers were elected Chancellor commander T A Cheatham vice Chancellor H B Blackburn prelate G to Planders keeper of records and seal J B Hutcheson master of chequer D W brew master of works W W Liderwonl master at arms B L lat Gers inner guard W L Melsenzie outer guard J H McGarr
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Adrian Knighte
Pythias
Adrian
Clay Wins Vacation for Rural Carriers in Post Office Bill
Washington June 13 Senator Clay won his fight to keep a rural free delivery carriers vacation provision in the post office appropriation bill. The 15 days paid vacation for each carrier remained despite house opposition led by Chairman Overstreet and Gardner. Senators Penrose and Dolliver backed Clay as conferees finally affirmed the provision.
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Jos. Chl
Washington, D. C
Clay
Post Office
Georgia
Senate
House
Overstreet
Gardner
New Jersey
Penrose
Dolliver
Penrose and Dolliver
Henator Clay
Edwards and Solomon Late in Savannah Naval Rescue
Savannah residents recount two Savannah naval reserve members Herbert Edwards and Fred Solomon rescued after wrecking on Beach Hammock. They endured exposure and hunger but escaped serious injuries as a search party recovered them. A separate Columbus case notes Mrs. W T Clatt awarded $1,000 damages against Schuyessler Company for a fall from a first floor opening in a civil suit.
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Savannah
J— Herbert Edwards
Fred Solomon
Savannah Naval Relerve
Columbus
W. T. Clatt
Schuyessler Company
Cear
Peruna claims cures for stomach catarrh and dyspepsia
A stream of letters from readers across the United States praises Peruna as a cure for stomach catarrh also known as dyspepsia gastritis and indigestion. Users report improved appetite and general well being after taking the remedy for weeks.
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H. J. Hennemab
Uaklana
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