Savannah Suit on Railroad Rates Sparks Statewide Action
The Georgia railroad commission faces a pivotal injunction in Savannah over circular 206 affecting reduced stove prices for Rockdale and Home manufacturers. Attorney General Taft argues enforcement could extend to every county, risking statewide rate regulation as the case tests the commission’s authority and future effectiveness.
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Georgia
Savannah
Sitorpes
Hart
Torme
Hart Vesterd
Allroad Commission
Hert
Nin
Railroad Commission
Genersl
Hoy Lannon
Attornes
Hut
Savannan
Raiload
Taft
Atlanta
Talkagh
Nervous Women Seek Relief from Acid Phosphate Claim
Nervous women request relief after using Hoxsford's acid phosphate. They report headaches and stomachache and describe a claimed calming, refreshing sleep effect. Medical observers weigh safety and efficacy amid growing consumer complaints.
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Hoxsford
Reeves
Charges Abuse to Employer Case Highlights Turbulent Trial
Fragmented court report describes alleged abuse claims by Gentry against an employer with accusations of deception and financial demands. Details mention damages sought around 3000 dollars, defendants linked to a plant and Atlanta ties, and unfamiliar courtroom proceedings at Fulton courts.
Pretty Bride Saves Husband in Atlanta Theft Case
Harry Saxe, a young groom charged with stealing wedding trip funds, is freed in Washington on prosecutor’s order and will not be extradited to Atlanta. He will not serve time or spend the honeymoon behind bars.
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Harry Saxe
Washington
Atlanta
Prosecution Relents As Bride Saves Groom In Atlanta
An emotional scene at Eugenia Street home ends with prosecutor Ista Weinberg relenting and releasing Harry Saxe, spared prison on a felon charge after his bride’s intervention. The affair, tied to a bridal tour and alleged theft from Bear Ice Company, prompts questions about justice and mercy amid family tears and public expense.
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Wolf Eugenia Street
Atlanta
Tord
Ulversiste
Bon Nile
Harry Saxe
Ista Weinberg
Lord Ulims
Harry Bonnie
Weinberg
Bear
Saxe
Saxe Pick
Washington
Bear Ice Company
Harrysbrite
Soi
Wasser
Harry
Grand Jury
Rome
Nim
Sixe
Oride
Lord Alvis
Bonnie
Grnom
Hia Bzle
St Santa
Smallpox Report Shows Spread Across North Carolina
The state board of health issues a bulletin confirming smallpox in forty counties, from sea coast to high mountains and widely across the state. The illness is described as widespread over six months with generally mild, low-mortality cases.
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North Carolina
Peird of Health
High Mounts
Charges Filed Against Rucker in Georgia Debacle
A Washington dispatch reports allegations against Georgia Collector Rucker that he approved salary and expense vouchers for deputies while on political business. The protest letter, forwarded by two citizens, claims the actions sought to influence Republican delegates and party committees.
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Washington DC
Lgainst
Internal Revenue
Rucker
Georgia
Ruckers
America
Party
Register of the Treasury
Lyons
Republican National Committee
Americas
Author of Hell Held for Lunacy
The author C W Galloway of Machen Ga Mi, about 65, was detained by Captain Moon after arriving in Avanta to punish his book on Hell. He denies impairment, claiming critics target his orthodoxy. Authorities at Mathew to be notified of his condition.
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Hell
C Wf Galloway
Machen
Galloway
Avanta
Captain Woon
Capitol Avenue
Captain Mon
Captain Moon
Iupact
Jennings
Mathew
Gallaways
Four onlookers in Decatur Street brawl endangers two wives
A lively fight between two couples on Decatur Street near a business block drew a large crowd. Mrs Buchanan required hospital care after an iron poker strike. her husband and Mr Hudson were jailed. Both couples face Recorder Court as wives testify and Mr Buchanan recovers.
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Chee
Sob
Decatur Street
Buchanan
R S Hudeos
Grady Hospital
Cuker
Harris
Unclear Fragment Reflects Theatre Change Gaffe
Fragmentary note mentions an improvised change in a ballet cast with a new lead and a displaced performer. The text references a Miss Centipide stepping into a prominent role, signaling a disruption in the planned production lineup.
Australian Doctor Osborn Visits Atlanta Pioneer Clergyman Son in Law
Dr. Osborn from New South Wales Australia arrives in Atlanta visiting his nephew FC Foster manager of the 8 Whe Dental Company. Osborn, a Presbyterian minister, left America nearly forty years ago and his return draws local interest among readers.
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Chacter
Atlanta
Rey Theodore Osborn
New South Wales
Australia
FC Foster
Whe Dental Company
Mr Osborn
America
From Virginia to New South Wales A teacher's voyage home
A man once a schoolteacher describes his lifelong journey from Virginia as a child to New South Wales in Australia. He served as a common seaman, found his call to gospel ministry abroad, and raised seven sons and one daughter. He returned to England, resumed teaching, and eventually settled in New South Wales near his children. He notes rapid Australian development, reflects on Anglo American ties, and recounts reestablishing American citizenship before returning to Britain.
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England
Ministry of the Gospel
Australia
Tie
Varginle
Virginia
New South Wales
Ms State Pit
Osborn
Mr Osborn
America
Great Britain
Century HarperseClures
Greters
Atlanta
Johnsons Dog Taken By Tax Wagon In Darktown
William Johnson of Darktown lost his dog when it was caught by a dog catcher after a wagon passed Edgewood Avenue. He faced a $125 license fee plus a $1 catcher tax, failed to pay, cursed the catcher, and was fined $175 with total costs about $525 after his wife settled the extra tax.
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William Johnson
Darktown
Wiliam
Fes
Willian
Emory College Juniors Hear Commencement Addresses at Oxford
Emory College at Oxford held junior orations in the chapel with strong delivery. Alumni applauded the address by Hon Bula B Smith of Athens on physical culture. The event included election of alumni trustees, reunions, and a graduating program with medals awarded to several students and degrees conferred.
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Emory College Oxford
R M Girardean
Bula B Smith
Athens
Emory
Exory College
J H Dickey
Bishop Galloway
Nem
Jackson
Reunion of Class of 1900 Urges Intercollegiate Athletics
Members of the class of 1900 gathered for a reunion at Emof University during commencement exercises. Thirty three alumni attended, the smallest graduating class at forty nine men. A morning business session approved pledges to the college and urged active participation in intercollegiate athletics, including a cash subscription of 3.39.
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Emory College Oxford
Emof
Oelock
Class Condolence Resolutions At College Reunion
Resolutions of condolence were passed in memory of three class members who had died. In the afternoon the reunion attendees watched the pall game and many were present at the general alumni banquet.
WANTS PRACTICE ABOLISHED AT MINES
The United Mine Workers district convention in Birmingham, Alabama, June 14, approves President Flynn’s recommendation to stop suspending work at mines without district board consent. The session also considers adding a clause to the constitution to abolish such suspensions in the future. A separate anecdote recalls a young wife removing a $2798 hat, prompting a wink about the husband settling a milliner bill.
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Bimingham Ala
Atoday
Isste
United Mine Workers of America
Hd Flynn
Hardware men get injunction against Georgia railroad rates
Savannah June 14 Special Judge George T L Cami restrains the Georgia railroad commission from enforcing circular 305 until further order. The injunction delays the promised rate cuts benefiting Atlanta at the expense of Dalton Rome and Rockmart. Hearing in the 205th circuit will resume next Wednesday to determine the injunction’s scope. A fragment from a verse is included in the report.
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Savannah
George T L Cami
Georgia Railroad Commission
Atlanta
Dalton
Rome
Rockman Stappere
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