Firemen Close Their Evidence in Georgia Railroad Dispute
The Georgia railroad firemen closed their evidence in arbitration over working conditions. Master Mechanic John S. Cook testified on locomotive history and racial comparisons in fireman duties, noting white superiority in intellect but endurance shown by black workers. Ben McWhorter, former East Tennessee conductor, asserted a fired negro fireman proved inferior.
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Georgia Railroad
Road
Board of Arbitration
John S. Cook
Georgian Railroad
Mr Cook
Georgia Road
Cook
Ben McWhorter
Old East Tennessee
Mmc
Whorter
Hine
Died Before Reprieve Came in Paducah
In Paducah Kentucky on June 24 George Freeman a Black man condemned to hang the next morning died in his cell about 4 30 pm The governor Augustus E Willson had granted a reprieve but Freeman killed himself by poisoning during the night Authorities will send his stomach to Louisville for autopsy to determine the manner of death
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Paducah
George Freeman
Augustus E Willson
Freeman
Louteville
Atlantic Coast Line Restores Georgia Property Valuation Figures
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co returns its Georgia property including franchise to Comptroller General W. A. Wright. Valuation stands at about $20,500 per mile with a total return of $13,891,221,000 and a franchise value of $3,514,570, higher than the Southern’s per mile rate. The Coast Line's dozen-figure figures reflect a rise from last year but remain below prior peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co
Georgia
W. A. Wright
Coast Line
Southern
Ita
Daily Market Bulletin of the Georgia Fruit Exchange
The Georgia Fruit Exchange reports June 24 1900 activity in Atlanta with New York Philadelphia Cincinnati London and Baltimore shipments. Cars from Marshallville Bolingbroke Sparta and other Georgia towns sold at prices from $1.50 to $2.75 with notable green stock and some decayed forms. Potomac Yards Cincinnati Philadelphia and Chicago received numerous consignments with extensive interstate movement and reconsignments noted. Solomon Sheftall & Bros Savannah selling agents, J J Horrigan to handle consignments.
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The
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Atlanta
New York
A. M
Marshallville
Boling
Sparta
B. Georgia
Philadelphia
Newark
Baltimore
Culverton
Hillsboro
Ft Valley
Pittsburg
Wayside
Cincinnati
Providence
Chicago
Potomac Yards
Ft. Valley
Giovania
Waller Bros
Waynesboro
Boston
Round Oak
Buffalo
Cincinnat
St. Louis
Louisville
Bridgeport
Conn
Solomon Sheftall & Broa
Savannah
J. J. Horrigan
LM. Vleming
Maneger
Reforming Criminals Through Vision Theory? A New York Note
A truncated New York dispatch cites Dr William M Richa promoting a reform idea using defective phraseology as a basis for behavioral change. The piece suggests statistics may support his controversial view though details are unclear in the fragmented OCR.
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New York
Wiliam M. Richa
Ten Twelve Miners Are Injured in Klondike Mine
In Fort Wayne County Indiana on June 24 a collapse at Klondike coal mine No 4 near Clinton trapped and injured twelve miners. The fall from the shaft to 215 feet left several men seriously hurt while others were expected to be able to be removed from the pit with treatment.
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Ferre Haute
Ind
Twatye
Klondike
Clinton
Te Ata
Yates Pardoned by Gov. Smith in clemency wave
Governor Smith issued several pardons including Mrs. Sallie Freeny of Beman whose life sentence for murder was commuted to five years after a mercy request. J. S. Yates of Decatur County received a pardon due to health and incapacity to work, while other cases included youths and nonviolent offenders receiving clemency.
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Gov. Smith
Mrs. Freeny
Smith
Sallie Freeny
Man
J. 8. Yates
Decatur County
Sallis Freeny
W. P. Harrell
Dodge County
Mersy
Mra. Freeny
Yates
W. D. Freeman
Freeman
Supreme Court
Yatea
Supreme Court of the United States
State Court
X Supreme Court
Bowden
Will Ogletree
Fulton
Dan Wade
Muller
Wan
Wade
Joseph McKay
Harris
L E Davis
Tom Davis
Heard
Madison Bell
Reformatory
Cobb County
Atlantan Meeting Debate Over Typographical Union Expense
Major Pro-Tem Huddleston chaired the aldermanic board session while all papers referred to the board as council were accepted. A single issue sought $200 to fund two council members to attend the International Typographical Union meeting, with Alderman Beutell opposing due to city finances. the measure passed by one vote as Amorous defended printers. The finance committee chair then opened coal bids, awarding 3000 tons lump at 218 a ton and 2070 tons run of mine at 247.750, run of mine at 2.20.
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Huddleston
International Typographical Union
Beutell
Martin Amorous
Amorous
City Coal Bida
8 M. Truitt & Sons
Magnetic Shields Ban Indicts Thacher and Wilmer Over Mail Fraud
Chicago reports federal grand jury indictment of Thatcher and Wilmer chief executives of Thatcher Magnetic Shield Co. for using the mails to defraud. The agency alleges the so called magnetic shield claimed to cure many ailments was used to perpetrate nationwide fraud with victims including Mrs. Pinckney C. Gadd of Hickory Flat Mississippi.
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Chicago
Fielding
Thatcher
Wilmer
Snow
Thatcher Magnetic Shield Company
Federal Grand Jury
Magnetic Shield
Pinckney C. Gadd
Hickory Flat
Miva
Wilmington Wants Taft Visit Planned For Fall Tour
President Taft told a Wilmington North Carolina delegation today that if he makes a Western and southern trip this fall Wilmington would undoubtedly be included in the itinerary. A separate Knoxville report says a landslide in Cowes tunnel buried cars and blocked the line. traffic could be halted for several days while repairs proceed.
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Wilmington
Taft
Washington
N. C
Knoxville
Tenn
Cowes
Red Underground
Clockaded
Officers Named At Opticians Congress At Cedar Point
Following the selection of officers for the ensuing year, C E Folsom of Atlanta was elected chancellor of the scientific section as the American Association of Opticians chose Cedar Point Ohio as the 1910 meeting place. National and state officers were named including President H J Cook Knoxville Tenn and Georgia officers C E Folsom Atlanta and M E Grimes Statesboro. Delegates later attended a reception at the Piedmont Driving Club.
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C. E Folsom
Atlanta
Americn Association of Opticians
Cedar Point
Ohio
H. J. Cook
Knoxville
Tenn
W. J. Lewis
Kansas
B. M. Bone
Georgia
Georgia Association
Charles &. Kittrelt
Dublin
H J. Godin
Augusta
N. Hauser
Hartwell
C E
Folsom
M. E Grimes
Statesboro
Piedmont Drising Club
Barbecue Picnic Letters Spur Alcohol Question
Attorney General Hart replies informally to a query from Union No. 143 on picnics with barbecue near beer. He states no law forbids barbecue and food but warns alcohol may violate the law if intoxication results. The debated point centers on near beer and beverages and whether they can be served at such gatherings.
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John C. Hart
Union No. 143
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers
Atlanta
C. Riley
Hart
Brunswick
U Riley
Judge Hart
Mr. Riley
Brotherhood of Painters
Seven Miners Burned In Gas Explosion In West Virginia Mine
Bluefield area reports from Huger about seven miners burned in a Dixon Pocahontas Coal Company mine explosion caused by a blown shot. Gas saturation was light. fifteen men worked the section. Houston Lynch sustained serious burns and was taken to Welch hospital. others are expected to recover.
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Bluefeld
W.va
Jung
Huger
Bluefield
Dixon Pocahontas Coal Company
Houston Lynch
Welch
Lynch
New Professors for Boys High School Appointed
The education board elected two new teachers for the Boys High School to fill resignations. M. Bennett of South Carolina was chosen for Latin Greek and German chair, and R K Malone, a local, was named associate instructor in science. Two vacancies remain: senior professor of Latin Greek and German and associate professor of mathematics.
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Boys’ High School
Education Board
Varancles
M . Bennett
South Carolina
R K Malone
Sddef
The Lyric and Casino Offer Busy Week for Theatergoers
The Lyric presents Edna May Spooner and company with A Bachelor’s Honeymoon after Mrs Temples Telegram. Mrs Temple’s Telegram has been a summer hit and is followed by Ethel Morton at the Casino with The Minette. White City Park draws crowds with Phil D. Greene’s aerial act at 4 PM and 9:30 PM daily. over thirty attractions run in full blast attracting large weekday crowds.
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Lyric
Atlanta
Edna May Spooner
White City
White City Park
Phil D. Greene
Vaudette Theater Presents The Peace Patnet Man And Mexican Sweetheart
The Biograph Co. returns with The Peace Patnet Man and The Mexican Sweetheart as the feature motion pictures at the Vaudette theater. Also on the program are delightful vocal selections by Mrs. Pearson and Mr. Hall with Mrs. Pearson performing between 3 and 11 o’clock.
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Biograph Co
Vaudette Theater
Pearson
Hall
Bargain Fashion Parade With Big Skirt and Dress Sales
Bright day sale listing skirts of Panama, serge, worsted and diagonal fabrics with prices ranging from 4.49 to 12.50. Parasols, lawn fabrics, and summer garments offered at special prices. Drawers, chemises, gowns, and combination garments described as odd lots with marked reductions. Limited stock, emphasis on value and today only pricing.
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Serhie
Abe Per See
Urerz
Brian Taal
B. V. D. Company
B. Unie Sette
Bliff
Hatcher
Thomas
Floyd Johnson
Searence W, Hatcher Fletcher
Cliff C. Hatcher
Iti
Daily Market Bulletin OF the Fruit Exchange
Cov. Smith
Chicago Company
Opticians
Charles Kittrell
Georgia State Optical Assoiiation
C. E. Folsom
E. M. Hitchcock
Minnesota
F. P Barr
Regent
W. T. Elsenworth
West Virginia
M. L. Bennett and
R. K. Malone
Cacino
Ethel Morton
Prunella
Senegel
Wallace
Madras
Chamberlin-Johnson
PuBose Company
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