City News Wil Eket Officers Meeting and Elections
United Song of Confederate Veterans will hold their annual meeting and election of officers at 2 p.m. on Thursday March 7 in the chamber of commerce rooms 10 Empire building. W OT Shaw Company A bankrupt A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed with the clerk of the United States court Tuesday afternoon by W J Shaw of Gainesville. He is a traveling salesman. The petition lists assets and liabilities totaling notably around 2 167.06. Gainesville Company Bankrupt In voluntary bankruptcy proceedings filed by W H Summer of Shinesville Hall county for the Gainesville Auto Company. Creditors include Indian Refining Company New York Atlantic Refining Company Cleveland Cudahy Packing Chicago and others. No receiver appointed yet and no schedule filed. Asks for Damages A suit for 10 000 damages by James Worthy of Atlanta against the Atlantic Coal and Ice Company was transferred to the U S district court. Worthy alleges a July 10 1911 injury on Decatur street due to driver negligence. Simmons Files Exceptions A bill of exceptions to the master’s report in Stromberg Parison Telephone Manufacturing Company versus C Jerome Simmons was filed. The papers cover 74 typewritten pages. John M Slaton is the special master.
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United Song of Confederate Veterans
Chamber of Commerce
Empire Building
Gainesville Company
Jerk Beers
Federal Court
W. H. Summer
Shinesville
Hall County
Gainesville Auto Company
Indian Refining Company of
New York
Atlantic Refining Company
Cleveland
Cudahy Parking Company
Chicago
United States Court
Fulion Superior Court
James W. Worthy
Atlanta
Atlantic Coal and Ice Company
United States District Court
Decatur Street
Brantley to deliver address at Stephens tablet unveiling
Washington, March 6. Representative Brantley of Georgia has been chosen by the D A R of Richmond to give the principal address May 22 for the unveiling of a tablet to Alexander H Stephens of Georgia. The tablet, erected by the Daughters on the site of Stephens old Richmond home, honors his service as vice president of the southern Confederacy. The selection signifies a distinct tribute to the Georgia congressman from the eleventh district.
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Washington
Brantley
Georgia
Richmond
Alexander H. Stephens
Stephens
Five Fifty Elgin Watches Complete
A seven jewel sixteen size open face nickel Elgin watch is advertised as complete and backed by factory assurance of quality. Movements and cases are interchangeable, giving it an edge over other inexpensive watches.
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Elgin
Waltham
Laurens Holds Primary Today in Laurens County
Dublin Ga March 6 Special The Laurens county primary for county officers takes place tomorrow with 57 candidates for fourteen seats. All current officials face opposition except clerk of superior court EK Ss Baldwin and surveyor Calquhoun who is not seeking re election. Remote precincts may delay returns until Friday morning or Thursday night depending on closeness.
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Dublin
Laurens County
Ss. Baldwin
Superior Court
Calquhoun
Book of Sun Priest Moral, Cult Teachings Endorsed
Federal grand jurors hear Dr OF A A Phillips, follower of Mazdasnan sun worshipers, laud the Tittle Master as the greatest prophet and claim the book’s teachings are moral and beneficial. Hanish was arrested for sending obscene literature by express, maligned as a holy work. Phillips says the book is not indecent to adherents, and credits the cult with his strength.
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Chicago
A. A. Phillips
Express
Phillips
Underground distillery destroyed in Cocke County raid
Federal officers report two illicit distilleries destroyed in Cocke county Tennessee raids. One was hidden in a cave beneath the home of George Messer, entered via tunnel under a smokehouse. A traction engine supplied steam, with the “plant” hidden and then fully demolished. Messer was arrested on bond.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Federal
Cocke County
George Messer
Messer
Germany to Build More Battleships in Coming Years
Berlin reports the reichstag will debate naval and military bills drafted for the next session. The naval bill calls for three new battleships and two cruisers over six years, plus five reserve battleships forming a new squadron. The program includes accelerating eight battleships and raising annual navy costs by 3.75 million dollars in year one and 10.75 million in year five, funding methods undetermined.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Federal ‘Council
Lokal’ Anzeiger
Cigarettas Win in Kentucky Prohibition Debate
In Frankfort Kentucky a contested cigarette case highlights prohibition era tensions. Details indicate debates over sales enforcement and public health concerns surrounding smoking. Local officials and residents weigh policy impact amid ongoing discussions on tobacco control.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Will Start Movement to Clean Up City Health Drive
The health committee of the chamber of commerce meets to plan rapid sewerage for over 10 000 surface closets and a cleaner city before hot weather. Attorney Charles J Hayden chairs, aiming to remove health hazards and speed garbage removal with support from Dr Gilbert and Dr Kennedy.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charles J. Hayden
Lingden
Gilbert
Board of Health
Kennedy
Hayden
J J Krom Company Opens Atlanta Toilet Preparations
J J Krom Company expands to Atlanta adding another line of toilet preparations. The firm, formerly in Chattanooga, will operate in the Brannen drug store laboratory at 100.
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Atlanta
J. J. Krom Company
Chattanooga
Brannen Drug Store
Brannen Moves Manufacturing to Atlanta for Beauty Products
After selling his retail drug business to Jacobs Pharmacy, Brannen’s toiletries formerly made in Chattanooga by J. J. Krom Company will be moved to Atlanta. The line includes hair soap calp remedy hair tonic beauty soap and beauty cream. Brannen becomes full-time in the Atlanta operation with Dr J O Krom as president and P M Birmingham as vice president.
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Brannen
Atlanta
J. O. Krom
P. M. Birmingham
Columbia University to teach agriculture and the cost of living
New York March 6 Columbia University will offer its students in agriculture a course on the cost of living. Under Prof O S Morgan the class will systematically investigate market conditions to determine who bears responsibility for prices of butter eggs poultry and other necessities.
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New York
Columbia University
O.S. Morgan
Aesson
Gommilttes
Spring Hats In Fresh Style From John B Stetson
The notice markets spring apparel with a focus on hats by John B Stetson and Trimble. It touts early season display windows and $ reasonable prices. The piece invites customers to try on hats in the store.
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John B. Stetson
Bramblett Rescued From Oconee River in Athens
Athens March 6 Special Frank Bramblett a longtime Athens resident was rescued from the chilling waters of the Oconee river yesterday by Charlie Bridges. Bramblett, ill and weak after weeks of sickness, wandered in mind, threw himself into the river, and was saved by Bridges who alerted police. He received temporary care at the city headquarters until a physician could assess him and he could be returned home. Last night he remained in precarious condition.
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Athens
Frank Bramblett
Oconee
Charlie Bridges
Bramblett
Bridges
Hramblett
Walt
Negro editor fined for a libelous article in Georgia
Washington Georgia March 6 special. Julian St George White editor of The Georgian Broad Ax pleaded guilty to criminal libel for copying a scurrilous Chicago article credited to The Defender. Judge William Wynne sentenced him to one year on the chain gang and fined 400 and costs.
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Washington, Ga
Ahiccago
Julian St. George White
Atlanta
William Wynne
Charles S. Hollenshead
T. B. Walker
Chicago
The
Defender
White
Chicago Chronicle
Wilkes County
Pinkerton
Chicago Defender
Hudson to Run for Governor Suspected by Friends
It is stated definitively that Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson will seek the governorship. His supporters say the announcement is imminent, with conferences and political pressure guiding him from plans for Congress in the third district to a statewide gubernatorial bid. Hudson is to resign May 1 and immediately begin campaigning with allied supporters active across Georgia.
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T. G. Hudson
Hudson
Capitol
Hunter Congress
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Congress
Campaiga
Sidewalk Paving Contract Changes Award Details
The street committee awarded sidewalk tile paving to Southern Tile and Stone Co after reconsidering bids. Jameson and Hollawell had been the lowest at 92 cents per square yard for walks and 99 cents for repairs, but a city ordinance dispute prompted resubmission to next lowest bidders. Southern bid 1.05 per square yard for walks and Cement Tile and Stone Co priced repairs slightly higher than Jameson & Hollawell.
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Southern Tile and Stone Company
Cement Tile and Stone Company
Jameson & Hollawell
Cfty
Inglorious end for Dewey's vessel Olympia
The old protected cruiser Olympia arrived at the Charleston navy yard and will become barracks ship and parent of the reserve torpedo flotilla. A machinists mates detail from the yard trades school accompanied her, marking a quiet close to a storied active career.
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Charleston
Olympia
George Dewey
Manila Bay
Navy Yard
Matea
Big Easter Egg Hunt Fund Reaches 300 Dollars
The Easter egg hunt set for April 13 at Grant Park now shows 300 dollars in subscriptions. The Constitution started with 50 dollars, the park commission 100, the Georgia Railway and Electric Company 100, and The Atlanta Journal 50. A committee led by Mr Puckett will organize the event, with about 200000 eggs and several prizes planned.
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Constitution
Lst
Park Commission
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
The
Atlanta Journal
Hunt
Puckett
Bond
Burnett
Cochran
Gordon N. Hurtel
Constituen
Grant Park
Hurtel
Chicago Police Force Overhauled After Civil Service Probe
Chicago's civil service commission ordered discharge of one sergeant and six patrolmen, ending six months of investigations into police ties with vice and gambling. The force also abolished the office of police Inspector and dismissed four Inspectors, two captains, and six lieutenants. Captain Plunkett resigned awaiting trial. Officials faced sharp criticism as widespread collusion with vice districts was exposed and mayoral actions shut several unlicensed liquor outlets.
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Chicago
Police Department
Civil Service Commission
Harrison
Plunkett
Heroine of Civil War passes at 103 in Brooklyn
Mary D. Jones, once granted a congressional pension for Civil War nursing, died in Brooklyn at age 103. She followed her soldier brother to the wards, sought his body at Port Hudson, appealed to President Lincoln for a pass, and later erected a monument where he fell. She served until 1876.
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New York
Mary D. Jones
Brooklyn
Miss Jones
Port Hudson
Lincoln
Clemency Sought for Bank Banker Carlisle
Washington March 6 Under instructions from the president Attorney General Wickersham has started an inquiry into M A Carlisle convicted at Newberry South Carolina of violating national bank laws and misappropriating 470 dollars to determine if he deserves executive clemency Senator Tillman and Representatives Johnson Finley and Ellerbe of South Carolina have urged that Carlisle s five year sentence is excessive By order of the attorney general District Attorney Cochran of Charleston has stayed the court s mandate and will report to Washington on justification of a commute or pardon
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Washington
Wickersham
M. A. Carlisle
Newberry
S C
Tillman
Johnson
Finley
Ellerbe
South Carolina
Tha Carliste
Cochran
Charleston
Double Tragedy in Philadelphia Wife Shot by Husband Then Kills Self
Philadelphia report: Jennie Cellard, wife of glove manufacturer, is shot dead at home by John Leichtier, 60. He then shoots himself in the head. The act was discovered by the couple’s 14 year old son Hamilton Leichtle.
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Philadelphia
Jennie Cellard
John Leichtier
Cellard
Leichtie
Lfe
Hamilton Leichtle
Man of Mystery Again To Be Issue In May
In St Louis on March 6 a mistrial leads to a fourth court attempt in May over the Kimmel identity and insurance case. John Boone Swinney will recount the mystery of the treasure hunt and murder in the Oregon woods as insurers dispute ten thousand dollar policies payable to Mrs Dena Bonslett on the life of her missing brother George A Kimmel, last seen in Arkansas City Katy in 1893.
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St. Louis
Kimmel
John Boone Swinney
Oregon Woods
Dena Bonslett
Georgea. Kimmel
Arkansas City
Katy
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Germany
Chamber of ‘Commerce
T. H. Brannen
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Rountree Trunk & Bag CO
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