Kinsey Appointed Deputy Collector In Atlanta Shakeup
Washington designates deputy collectors after a July 1 reorganization leaving 49 collectors nationwide. Georgia ports shift to Savannah leadership with Eugene Ro Belcher Brunswick and Vim Kimsey in Atlanta under the Savannah district. The Atlanta port loses its in bond importations as Markham retires, and new authorities assign funds and duties to the Savannah office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jax Coronel Moo
Bkimsey
Savannah
United States
Depuy Cotlert
Flora Hughes
Norfolk
Convict George W Daniels Escapes in Thomasville Chase
Thomasville police report a white convict named George W Daniels escaped June 28 from Mitchall county gang work on Newton road. He vanished into brush and a swamp as search dogs failed to locate him. Daniels stands about six feet two inches tall and weighs around 209 pounds.
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Thomasville
George W Daniels
Mitchall County
Newton
Daniels
Daniela
Recovered From Severe Lung Trouble With Eckman Alterative
An affidavit tells of dramatic recovery from lung trouble after using Eckman Alterative. A Denver visit and personal weight gain from 170 to 188 pounds are noted along with improved appetite and sleep. The ad claims the product helps throat and lung affections without narcotics and urges further investigation. It cites widespread reports of success and lists Jacobs Drug stores as sellers.
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Madison
Hemor Tamer
Tungs
Ted
Denver Cole
Michael Brody
Denver
Ail Jacobs Drug Stores
Welle
Eckman Laborators
Philadelphia
Pater
Methodists Criticise Slaton and Anderson
Griffin district conference condemns Governor Slaton and Senator Randolph Anderson over temperance policy and liquor interests. Discussion includes Unanimous vote dispute at Emory trustees action and calls for Slaton to resign from liquor clubs while condemning Anderson for anti prohibition remarks and Senate leadership.
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Griffin
Jane
Griffin District
Emory College Board of Trustees
Intercollegeiace
Thet
Rey S
HE Wasson
Barnesville
Atlanta
Aince
Shah
St Slaton
Slaton
Randolph Andersen
Batonwaya
Treas
John M Slaton
Wihdraw
Anderson
Randolph Anderson
Thathham
House of Repreventatives
Georgia
Senate
Washington to Have Another Newspaper
Washington on June 28 reports that Ben A Neal editor of The Mc Duffie Progress plans to start a weekly newspaper in Washington while continuing his McDuffie involvement. The Lyndon fire of December 28 destroyed the Lyndon opera house and the Gazette Chronicle office, killing Editor R Barnwell and halting the paper. whether Gazette Chronicle revival or new paper is planned remains unannounced.
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Washington
Specia
Ben A Neal
Fhomyon
McDuffie Progress
McDuffe
Lyndon Opera House
Gazette Chronicle
R . Barnwell
Georgia
Neal
Hewell murder probe postponed by coroner
Dublin reports another session of the coroner's jury in the Hewell murder case was held but the investigation did not conclude. It will extend into July as evidence is heard behind closed doors. Officials believe some jailed suspects may know more about the killings of J T Howell and his wife, shot in their home.
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Dublin
Hewell
Httle
J T Howell
Jalil
He Began With 25 Cents And Died With 681813
Captain Tarael Merritt died leaving a net estate of 681,813 after starting life in New York with 25 cents. He bought a vessel, dredged New York harbor for lost anchors, sold recovered items, and funded further wrecking ventures. The estate goes to his widow and four children.
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New York
Taraell Merritt
Merritt
Ife
New York Harbor
Augusta Opposes Commission Rule Charter Vote Outcome
In Augusta Georgia a special straw ballot shows 2049 in favor of a commission government and 40 against. The total registration was 849 with turnout minimal as proponents campaigned to recall Mayor Hayne and his administration. The result indicates broad opposition to the commission plan and weak support among registered voters.
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Augusta
du Torg Commission
Heyne
Commission
Ausahea
Commission Farm
Richmond County
Hayne
State Senator Tries for Accepting Bribe in West Virginia
Webster Springs West Virginia June 28 Trial of State Senator Ben A Smith charged with receiving 2200 as a bribe to vote for Colonel William Seymour Edwards for United States senator concluded late today Instructions to the jury expected Monday Smith is listed among seven West Virginia legislators to be tried on bribery charges He admitted sums of money from Detective Guy B Biddinger who he understood represented Edwards asserting the money was for expenses Edwards denied implying Smith was his supporter and said he did not employ detectives to buy votes
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Webster Springa W Va
Ben A Smith
William Seymour Edwards
United States
Smith
West Virginia
Guy B Biddinger
Bawards
Edwards
Direct farmer to table plan cut living costs in Washington
A Taft administration linked group in Washington will launch a direct farmer supply scheme on July 21 to cut living costs. About 1000 housewives join in this venture that uses motor trucks to deliver sealed boxes of meats and green groceries from countryside farms, paying farmers 20 percent above current prices and selling to consumers 40 percent cheaper.
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Washington
Taft
Cedartown Picnic Joins City Sunday Schools in Rome Trip
The Cedartown Sunday schools plan a union picnic in Cedertown Georgia on Friday. They travel to Rome on a Central of Georgia special train. At Rome, special cars prepared by the Home Railway and Electric company take picnickers to DeSoto park.
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Cedartown
Cedertown
Rome
Central of Georgia
Home Railway and Electric Company
DeSsto Park
Jacobs Pharmacy Signs Lights Up Atlanta Night Sky
The Jacobs Pharmacy at Five Points on Marietta Street unveils a huge electric sign, 72 feet long and 9 feet thick, with 500 white bulbs forming blue letters that spell Jacobs Pharmacy nightly. A flowing amber border of lights frames the sign as thousands gather to view the glow. Peyton H Todd, formerly with Todd Drug, now leads the Jacobs Pharmacy main store prescription department and invites friends to visit.
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Atlanta
South
Esos
Marietta Street
Jacobs' Pharmany
Jacobs Pharmacy Company
Peyton H Todd
The
Todd Drug Company
Broad and
Marietta
Efforts to Settle the New River Coalfield Strike
Negotiations between New River Coalfield operators and United Mine Workers officials aim to end the strike set for July 1. Both sides remain optimistic a settlement will avert a walkout while union leaders say many miners oppose a strike. Reports place hundreds at Eskdale Cabin Creek to discuss the coal situation in West Virginia.
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Charleston
W Vn
New River Coalfield
United Mine Workers of America
New River
Eskdale
Cabin Creek
West Virginia
Earthquakes in Calabria Sicily Cause Panic and Damage
Reports from Cesena Calabria and surrounding areas describe a panic during a southern Italy earthquake wave in 1908. Troops and Red Cross rushed to affected villages including Reggio, Gravina, Mongrassano, and San Benedetto as fires and aftershocks emerged.
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Cesena
Calabria
Italy
Sicily
Red Cross
Pointy
Reggiano Gravina Mongrassano
San Benedeto
Rome
Fune
Catone
Messina
Paola
San Marco
Cosenza
Vesovius
Naples
Mount Vesuville
Veenvius
Pope Prays at Tomb of Peter in St Peter’s Basilica
Rome June. Following St Peters Eve tradition the pope descended to pray at the tomb of the apostle Peter. Sunset doors closed to pupils as he moved from Raphaels Loggia in a chapel relay. Canons greeted him and he knelt in prayer for half an hour with his court present.
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Rome
St Peters
St. Petera
Apostle
Basilica
Raphaels Loggia
St. Peters
Georgia Life Held Financially Sound in Court Ruling
Macon Ga June 28 Special Judge Mathews ruled Georgia Life Insurance Co financially sound with assets over 400000, but granted a restraining order to block reducing capital stock from 1000000 to 3200000 and from renaming the company Georgia Casualty. The injunction against receivership was denied as the court found the company solvent.
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Macon
Dge Mathews
Bible Superior Ot
Georgia Re Insurance Company
Georgia Casualty Company
Mathews
Mnsdenty
Atorneus Wallla
John Roy Smith
Miller & Jones
Georeta Life Insurance Company
Subdivision Opens Adjoining Decatur Park Growth Indicator
The L P Bottenfield Real Estate agency plans a new residential subdivision adjoining Decatur on Ponce de Leon avenue near Clairemont Park. The project signals Decatur and Atlanta growth with quick sale prospects as the subdivision sits within three blocks of the courthouse square, offering schools churches and social amenities. Electric car lines to Atlanta provide fast connections, and Clairemont Park is highlighted as a Decatur development landmark.
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L. P Bottenfield
Decatur
Decatur Board of Trade
Clairemont Park
Lnk
Atlanta
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Druid Hills
Courthouse Square
Clairemont Pack
Lake Seneca
Decaturs
Depot to be built at LaGrange by A B A road
LaGrange to host a new Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic depot for passenger and freight service with sheds and driveways, a planned cost near $20 000. The city has improved streets and sidewalks around the site, showcasing its progress and modernization efforts.
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LaGrange
Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Local Clergy and Judges Named in Regional Divisions
Augustin Daly Judge and Macon physician T J McArthur lead new division surges. Cordele Rev Otte and Milledgeville Rev J L Russell serve as division chaplains. Dalton area notes document regional ecclesiastical and judicial roles.
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Umericus Augustin Daly
Macon
T J McArthur
Cordele
Otte
Conn
Milledgeville
J L. Russell
Dalton
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Col M O Markham
Warte
Eckmans
Tyree
Gists
Tyree Wanitingtas
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Roche
W.edwardes,son
London
AU Dragetstr
BE. Poncore
Wedo Bockman Street
Jacobs
Frofestor Mercalli
Observatory
Mount
Vesuvina
Pope
Peter
Yancey
Geo T. Hodgson Canebt
Yancey Hdw. Co
Peachtree St
Candler Bldg
Georgia Life Held Financially Sound
Athens
Macon Ga
Blob Jones
Hanson
Sheir
UrliTin
State College of Agriculture
County Road Board
Reed Board
Sons of Vetternna
Wow Old Jr
Sons of Confederate Veterans
B H Richardson
P J Mullen
Chattanooga
Richardson
J Palmer
Thomas Purse
Savannah H Horrington
BA Nisbet
Victor-Victrolas
Victor
Victrola Will
Victrola XI
N. Broad ST
J. D. Salter
Victor Department
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