Resignation of Cheriston port collector Crum amid race political backlash
The report details W oD Crum's resignation as Cheriston port collector effective March 4 after a tenure hailed for growth in revenues from about 20,000 to nearly 371,000 and notes charges about Taft's stance on African Americans in the South. It discusses race politics, Republican shifts, and responses from Taft era officials and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weabington Joe
Crum
Washington
W Od Crum
Cherieston
John H. Duncey
District of Cena
Taft
South
Lee
Appomattox
Taft Clubs
Vernon Register
Treasury
Mr Tatts
Auguste
New York
Booker Washington
Tuskegee
Douglas Had Tiger In City Court Appearance
Douglas Had Tiger in Macon Georgia faced Judge Robert Hodges this morning. B D Douglass admitted a violation of state laws and was ordered to pay a 9100 bond and court costs with an alternative of six months wear-vica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Tiger
Macon
Robert Hodges
Douglass
Harrisons
Hodges
Costa
Georgia Postmasters Report Names in Towns and Routes
In Washington March special, Charles F Covell is appointed postmaster at Depern Towns County. J H Wood resigns. Gevran P Mahan is appointed register to oversee rural carrier routes at Summerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Waashington
Charles F Covell
Depern Towns
J H Wood
Gevran P Mahan
Georgia Board Meets in Macon for Vet License Examinations
The Georgia state board of veterinary examiners in Macon on March 5 will examine all applicants for veterinary licenses. Dr C Bebwencke of Thomasville, president, calls the special meeting at the Plaza Hotel with suitable quarters reserved. Applicants should arrive no later than 9:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia State Board of Veterinary Examiners
C Bebwencke
Thomasville
Macon
Pisza
Son of Dr Stephens Injured in Dray Collision
Son of Dr L P Stephens of Pemntree Street was knocked down by a dray on Peachtree Street yesterday afternoon. The horse was bruised, the rider bruised, and George Jones the driver was arrested for reckless driving. The incident occurred near Peachtree and Thirteenth streets after 5 PM. Jones contends the horse backed into his team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L P Stephens
Peachtree Street
Stephens
George Jones
Peach Tree and
Thirteenth Streets
Haslett
Finn
Young Stephens
Albert P Patrick Pleads His Own Case in Brooklyn
Albert P Patrick, serving life for the murder of William Rice, appeared before Brooklyn’s supreme court division on a habeas corpus writ. He argued for death by electric chair or release, contending commutation to life was invalid. justice Jenks adjourned for further argument next Friday afternoon. Patrick was returned to Sing Sing prison. Also noted, two Talbotton children bitten by a mad dog were treated at the Pan American Institute in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Merck
Albert T Pats
Tlck
William Mersh Rice
Talbotton
maren_ 1
B M Hall
Pantour Institute
Atlanta
Home of Sharpe Burglar Leaves Wardrobe Shattered
A dusk burglar at tailor Tylvert Sharpe’s Williams Street home failed to take money, ransacked rooms, and shattered a wardrobe and mirrors after breaking in through the front door with a skeleton key. Officers Bentley and Norris investigated. no loot found, prints noted outside the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocobk
Tylvert Sharpe
Williams Street
Bentley
Norris
Haitless
Sharpe
Jimmy
Flont
Handsome Wardrow
Mir Sharpe
Purstar
To Cure A Cold More Day Drug Label Note
Fragmentary ad claim states laxative and quinine tablets as a cold remedy. Mentions refund if not effective. Signature line appears as W GROVE with a stamp on each box. Text shows misspellings and odd phrasing typical of faulty OCR.
Ocean Subsidy Bill Push For Passage Today
Washington March 1 A recorded move to pass the ocean subsidy bill with no amendments is planned for tomorrow if all Republicans who pledged support are present. A strong GOP turnout could carry the bill, while Democratic gains among opponents may counter it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paea
Senate
Mth
Sheentees
Demand for K K K Flour Sparks Local Outcry
A public demand runs through town as residents call for availability of K K K Flour amid shortages and rising prices. Officials have advised calm while retailers report limited stock and consumer frustration grows.
Military Chiefs In Command At Taft Inauguration Parade
Military leaders direct the Taft inauguration parade with General J Franklin Heil as chief marshal and Malo John C Bares commanding regulars from West Point Annapolis and the District of Columbia. Sailors from battleships join large regular forces and numerous militia units in the event described as the most imposing pageant at the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H Taft
Organizalinaa Om
J Franklin Heil
Malo
John C Bares
West Font
Annapolis Cadeia
Mille
District of Columbia
Kilmer Swamp Root Promoted As Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy
An advertisement extols Kilmer Swamp Root as the premier remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder diseases. It claims rapid, gentle healing from a vegetable compound and offers a free sample via mail to readers of The Atlanta Daily Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Atlanta Daily Constitution
Kilmer & Co Binghamton
NTF
Clements Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Decatur Alm March 1 The jury in the case of Hob Clements tonight found the prisoner guilty of murder in the first degree and fixed his sentence at life imprisonment. Clements murdered Tom Edmondson and his family last November near Woodland Mountains, then burned the barn leaving only bones. Edmondson confronted Clements who spoke with Edmondson’s wife and claimed Edmondson threatened him. The attorney for Clements announced an appeal would be taken from the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Décatur, Alm
Bramendeon
Edmondson
Clements
Mremondson
Tallent Succeeds Hunt as Publishing House Manager
Orr S Tallent named managing officer of the Congregational Methodist Publishing House in Atlanta succeeding J Stake ley Hunt who will pursue other duties. Tallent, president of the Southeast Wissouri Annus Conference, has begun work with enthusiasm. His father, a noted planter, is expected to move to the city with the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate College
Orrt Talient
Congregational Methodist Church
Congregational Methodist Publishing House
Atlanta
J Stakeley Hunt
Tallent
Man Arraigned for Setting Fire to Bull in Macon
Rufus Gore, a Black man, was arraigned in Macon city court and convicted for pouring oil on the back of a bull that ate his food and setting fire to the animal. The incident caused excitement. Gore received a twelve month sentence, a case in Solicitor Grace's district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Ruffus Gore
Lnter
Rev Carl Minor Leaves Pastorship for Hambridge Church
Reverend Carl Minor concludes a three year tenure at the local church and accepts a call to the Baptist church in Hambridge. He preached his final sermon last night signaling his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Minor
Hambridge
Dr Miles Heart Remedy Restores Weak Heart in Five Years
A Virginia resident reports five years of heart trouble with left side pains and breathlessness. After six bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy she was cured, noting that fluttering signals nerve weakness rather than disease. The ad claims the remedy strengthens the heart like other organs and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
C. C Gorkey
Northfield
Tax dispute and indictments surface in Fulton county news
Shore Stone claims tax exemption from the America Soda Fountain Company of Horton Massachusetts filed an injunction to halt tax payments. Judge Pendleton set a March hearing. Fulton County grand jury returned thirty true bills and one no bill for burglary cases against four men. Congregation reports at Wesley Memorial Church note conversions and new members. Mentions of bankruptcy petitions for Grambling & Co of Atlanta, and federal court calendar with large criminal docket. Police court cites six men fined for gaming and a traveling blind ordinance violation. Central of Georgia officials visit Atlanta for state inspections. city attorney Weleton reported improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Soda Fountain
Horton Mass
P ‘Stewart
Mangum
Pendletah
Fulton County Grand
Janea LaRoy Crosier
Will Knight
J 2 Webb
Wesley
Memorial Church
Frank Iiler
Werman
Biler
Lizzie Thoman
Epworth
Holt
Balvarton
Womana Home Mission Society
Mra Fox
Wesley Memorial Enterprises
Frank Owens
Middle Borough
Sinter Mra
FF Merridith
Firth
Western
Atlantic
J C Merridith
Gramling Spalding & Co
Atlanta
Serre Institutet Inne
United States Court
TM Beaver
Miner
al Bluff
Fannin County
Leing Lime
Powder Explosion Kills Man in Ohio Plant
A dangerous powder explosion at Kings Mills near Dayton Ohio today killed an employee and caused extensive damage. The blast at the Kine Powder Works tore through the plant and damaged surrounding buildings as powder debris rained across the area. One man, Thompen of Tie Sn, is reported among the deceased. property damage is estimated around 1 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Ohio
Sn Ex Rlomton
Kings Mills
Lebanon
Fort McPherson notices and events prompt weekend plans
Major James A Maney of the Seventeenth Infantry obtains ten days leave to visit New York while Captain Percy M Cochran also takes ten days to visit his wife in Cincinnati. A dress parade at 4:90 PM precedes a band concert at 3.00 PM, and the Fort McPherson Dancing Club hosts a weekly hop attracting many. Third Battalion Seventh Infantry begins drills at Waco Ga range ahead of the target season. A separate report notes a man in Bible City dying after ingesting carbolic acid mixed with coca cola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A Maney
Seventeenth Infantry
New York
Percy M Cochran
Cincinnati
Chio
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Seventh Infantry
Wil
Waco
Colussbue
Harry
Bible City
Atec Waa
Federal Judge Richards Dead in Cincinnati Court Appellate Body
Federal judge John K. Weharda dies at home in Cincinnati this afternoon amid news of the United States Circuit Court of Appeal. The death ends a long tenure in the federal judiciary within the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Cincinnati
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
John K. Weharda
Bright
Djeuse
New Discovery Claims Cure as Patients Report Recovery
The Cooper medicine touted as a breakthrough, with Bramer of 1541 First Avenue and Northup of 218 Exkstort Street Brooklyn describing dramatic recoveries from stomach trouble and nervous prostration after using Cooper’s New Discovery. They credit rapid improvement, restored appetite, and renewed strength, urging others to obtain the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
New York
Brooklyn
Cooper Medicing
Ornwate
York
Cooper Medicine Co
Obituary notices from Botton and nearby towns
Multiple brief notices report deaths and funeral plans in Botton, Redan, Fruithurat, Bruithurat, and Talbotton. Lula Alford, Hattie Asseltine, Jee Hatcher, Henry B Kimbrough, and Captain Gyren Finnegan are named with limited details. Interments planned at Redan and Grove Hill. services in Greenberg, Bloomfield, and Forest Park areas referenced.
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Byck’s
Seth
Godspeed
Georgia Board
Veterinary
DR. Stephens
Albert P. Patrick
Pierce
Golden Medical
Golden
Nature
Presca
Dr & Pieree
Buffalo
Robert Sharpe
Upranklin
Bares
Omri S. Tallent Succeeds
J. S. Hunt
Anv
Rich
M. Rich & Bros. Co
West Penentree Street
Uncle Andy
Fulton County
Moish
Central of
Patton
Patice
Edgewood
Broyler Thia
New Cooper Treatment
Lula Alford
Kula Alford
Botton
Alford
HG Poote
Redan
James M. Edwards
James M
Edwarde
Forest Park Territery
Hattie L. Asseltine
Hattie
Manieriom
Bruithurat Aleramé
Amantea
Fruithurat
Gresn Vorg Boht
Bloomfiels
Hatcher
Baconton
Maconten
Jee Hatcher
B. Kimbrough
Henry B
Kimbrough
Dms
Nome Tre
Finnegan
Mobile
Gyren Pinnegan
Aeuin
Grambley
Ely
Frey
DR. Hathaway & CO
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