Georgia Cabinetmaker Buried in Self Made Pine Coffin
Savannah, June 25 Special Hilary Roberts a cabinetmaker who lived secluded in this city for 22 years was buried this afternoon in a coffin he crafted 16 years ago and kept in his bedroom within reach from his bed He desired burial in a Georgia pine casket and his wish was granted Roberts grandfather was a Louisiana pioneer his grandmother protected him during frontier times before joining the Confederate army in Kentucky He later moved to Savannah at 17 and left behind three children in Kentucky two daughters and a son current status of them is unknown He died suddenly yesterday the tale also notes a humorous aside about changing champagne to steam in a separate cartoonish vignette.
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Savannah
Hilary Roberts
Georgia
Robert
Louisiana
Roberta
Kentucky
Spain in Clash Over Concordat Revision and Civil War Threats
Premier Canalejas denounced Catholic threats of civil war as negotiations with the Vatican over revising the concordat stall. He warned Rome would bear responsibility if the talks break off and pressed strict sovereignty while King Alfonso faces pressure to topple his government. The Vatican protests the June 11 imperial decree. Canalejas says the decree will be ignored if linked to concordat talks.
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Madrid
Vatican
Roma
Canalejan
Alfonso
Canalejos
Saya Alfonso
Catholic Defense Societies
Spain
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Making 6000 with a USK
The Southern Suit and Skirt Company stands as a notable Atlanta manufacturer striving for success. The piece lauds the firm’s commercial progress and the city’s support for diligent enterprise, praising its honest effort and steady growth.
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Meritoriaa
Southern Suit and Skirt Company
Suceran
Atlanta
Bouthern Dust and Skirt Co Receives New Leadership
The Bouthern Dust and Skirt Company names George W. Seny as president, George A. Fleding as vice president, and A. Credeile as secretary and treasurer. In Atlanta, this marks only the sixth season for the firm in the city’s commercial scene, signaling a steady commitment and enduring presence.
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Bouthern Dust and Skirt Company
George W. Seny
George A. Fleding
A. Credeile
Atlanta
Tetla
Georgia Normal and Industrial School Bid Wins Supply Contract
The Georgia Normal and Industrial School awarded a 37,500 bid for 600 uniforms and 400 tailored skirts. The Southern Suit and Skirt Company won over five northern bids due to price and quality, reflecting strong Georgia industry support and practical demonstration of workmanship.
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Georgia Normal and Industrial School
Georgia
Southern Suit and Skirt Company
Buch
Georgia School of Industrial Propagation
The Deadly Fly and Disease Carriers
An article discusses high germ counts on houseflies from 650 to 6,600,000 in tested specimens. It states flies spread typhoid, consumption, and dysentery, carrying germs on feet wings and bodies and even after feeding. It warns flies contaminate milk, cake, bread, and infants, urging protection from their visits.
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FT. Stevens
Starkville
Mins
Progressive Farmer and Gazette
Tris
Will Rush Work on New Theater in Atlanta
Joe Hurt announces rapid construction of a new Exchange Place theater in Atlanta with completion aimed by January. The design mirrors New Amsterdam, with Bleckley and Hurtz Tallent as architects, assuring modern comforts and multiple fire escapes while highlighting Klaw & Erlanger as supplying prominent shows.
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Joe Hurt
Exchange Place
Architecta
Plana
Joel Hurt
Atlanta
Mr. Hurt
Henry Savaga
Burt
Savage
New Amsterdam
New York City
Haralson Bleckley
Atlant
Hurtz & Tallent
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
Hart
Ben Stephens
Klaw & Erlanger
Hart Hies
Klaw & Frlanger
Free Remedy For Weak Bowels Promoted By Dr Caldwell
An advertisement extols internal and external cleanliness and urges daily bowel movements. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural laxative, offers a free sample by mail, and claims relief for constipation indigestion and related ailments. Endorsed by Mrs Oscar Freener and J F Daniel among others.
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Oscar Freener
Unionville
Ind. J
F_ Daniel
Saron
Tex
Dr. Caldwell
Dee W. B.callwell
Cabinell ‘Building
Monthoatle
Sutton killed by Wm Sumner in Georgia plantation shooting
Tifton Georgia June 25 special report says T H Sutton was shot dead by tenant William Sumner on Suttons Littleriver plantation. Sumner says Sutton attacked first after an earlier dispute over improper advances by Sumner to Mrs Sutton. Sumner surrendered, both families noted as long-time residents of Irwin and Tift counties.
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Tifton
T. H. Sutton
William Sumner
Sutton
Littleriver
Sumner
Button
Hoth
Irwin
Tift
C R Ross Arrested On Cheating Charge
Macon Ga June 25 Special C R Ross representing an Atlanta loan and trust firm was arrested here by a city detective and today returned to Emanuel county to answer a charge of cheating and swindling. The alleged case centers on a proposed loan scheme with advance fees where loans were never secured.
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Macon
C. HR. Ross
Atlanta
Emanuel County
Smoker Planned by Georgia Stationary Engineers No. 2
The No. 2 Georgia Stationary Engineers will host a smoker tomorrow evening. Officers will be elected, and delegates chosen for the national convention in Rochester from September 13 to 19. All No. 2 members urged to attend, plus Herbert Stones' Association members invited. Refreshments to follow.
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Ogiethorpe
Georgia
Hail Tomorow
Rochester
Herbert Stones’ Association
Mehta
Clark Lashes At Republicans On Tariff And Reform
Representative Champ Clark denounces Republican claims of credit for tariff and railroad bills. He cites the tariff schedule as failed. praises Democratic and insurgent gains on the rules and anti smuggling motions. He accuses Republicans of taking false credit and faces.
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Washington
Champ Clark
House
William Henry Glasson Appointed Professor at Cornell
William Henry Glasson of the Trinity College faculty Durham has been appointed meeting professor of economics and politics at Cornell for the next academic year. He will take the place of Professor Jeremiah W Jenks, who will spend the year abroad for the government.
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Wiliam Henry Glasson
Trinity College
Durham
Corneil
Jeremiah W. Jenks
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