Citizens rallying for Atlanta exposition fundraising drive
A mass meeting and volunteer subcommittees in Atlanta organize canvassing across districts to raise five million dollars for a major exposition. Greek community leaders pledge substantial subscriptions, with a prize for suggesting the exposition name. The effort targets broad citizen participation and a name decision evolving from proposals.
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Itmiam Maule
E Chy
Fete Vergniotis
Cooper Tamdelas Beni
Conmerce
Alex Smith
Maier & Berkele
Ry Dr
FP Bart
Whrehall
RM Fuate
Pickett Street
Lou's L Parham
Kiser
Alanta Warles
D G Poel
Man Maddox
Aly
Wirehal
Alabama
Pryor
Railroad
Charman
George R. Tax
K Hawkes
A. P. Morgan
Whitehall
Hunter Streets
I Rich
Cans Essig
W Yarbrough
P. Oppenhelm
Ballagrath Whiten
Honter Pryor
Mitchell
Graves Chirman
Carmtaol
R. Dukese
L Lieberman
Prannen
Mitchell Trinity Avenue
Sawteil
Cartjeiemer Henry Blucknal
Wea
Subscriptions listed for various workers and firms
New subscriptions total 150 dollars with numerous names from Georgia businesses and paper companies. Included are L L DeGive Sima Jake Wells William Willis Paper Co employees and many others, totaling 960 dollars previously published grand total.
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Ll. DeGive and
Sima
Jake Wells
GEOR
Willis Paper Co
Ging
Willa Paper Co
Winbun
Glen Ae
Goo Martine
Spear Pandre
Waitham
A Robinson
Lou Medcalf
EH. Smith
C Mather
GL Underwood
George Dougherty
Hope Hollingsworth
Ic Martin
Mr Martin
Hattie Lou Martin
Sadie Estelle Martin
Willie Girard Martin
Attacks on guards and fatal shooting in Thomson Ga
In Thomson Georgia on May 10 a guard from the county chain gang was shot and killed while confronting a convict. A second guard was also struck and a man was wounded. Coroner McLean travels to the scene. Also reported, Boston company news notes an injunction as insurance departments seek to appoint a receiver amid alleged compliance failures.
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Thomson Ga
Forest John Isn
John
Wurt
Johnson
Finil
Eas
McLean
Standard Oil Trust Faces Commerce Commission Hearing
In a calendar of cases the Commerce Commission charges all crimes against the Standard Oil Trust at a scheduled hearing. The action centers on alleged anti competitive practices and trust activities affecting market competition and consumer prices. Proceedings set to address regulatory compliance and potential penalties.
Bribery Claims Hit Standard Oil Officers at ICC Hearing
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission accuses Standard Oil insiders of bribing railroad clerks and agents of independent firms to obtain business data, with allegations of tankers delivering three grades from a single tank and pmloor cuts to meet rival prices. Witnesses include H K Wilboit and H Doran, amid claims of preferential railroad treatment and dishonest practices across the oil industry.
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Chingo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Kansas City
HK M Whilbolt
Springfield
Standard Oil Company
Topeka
Kansas
H © Doran
Fremont
Ohio
Wilboit
Frisco
Standard 611
E. P Ripley
Atchison, Topera and Santa Fe
Rped
Wilhoit
Stanford
J F Marchand
F § Monat
Clements Cadrell
Prouty
John Miller
Clements
Emancipation Day Bow Ends in Tragedy near Por terville
During a postposed Emancipation Day celebration and Rock Mount school closing in Kemper County three miles from Porterville a black man Monroe and a 10 year old girl were killed. Monroe was shot by Sandy McCullom at the foot of the school road while Elmer McCullom alleged to have drawn his revolver and shot twice at a white man named Ray. The bullets hit McCullom’s 30 year old niece, killing her instantly. A local Black lawyer Bull acted as orator and witnessed the tragedy.
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Merkland
Rock Mount
Portervile
Kemper County
Monroe
Sandy McCullom
Elmer McCullom
Johnson Seeks State School Commissioner Nominat.
Dr Mark Johnson spoke to about 200 people in the Stephens County Tecena courtroom at noon recess, advocating a vision for the school and outlining funding division. He urged a fair share of taxes for education and left a favorable impression on attendees.
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Mark Johnson
Stephens County
Tecena Ga
Johnson
Hie
Wallace Accepts Presidential Role At Elegitic Properties
John Wallace, former engine of the Panima, accepts leadership of Elegitic Properties Company newly incorporated in New York. The organization seeks to secure financing and expand activities. Details are unclear due to fragmented text in the source.
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Wallace
Chicago
John Wallace
Eter
Ne Bats
Elegitic Properties
New York
Walle
Lee Dye Toy
Lk Dee
Pat
Dry men carry Pulaski County to dry victory
Hawkinsville Georgia reports a sweeping anti liquor result with three quarters of white voters in favor of the dispensary repeal. Circulated pamphlets from unknown sources incited protest but churches and ladies led prayers and mobilized supporters. The day featured church services, white badges, and a record turnout, signaling the end of the whisky era in Pulaski County.
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Hawkinsville
Pulaski County
Ispensary
Sytem
Wicborme peoDficientés
Antil
Atlanta
Georgia Whisky Dealers Association
Atlanta Post
Pulaski
Seizure of Fishing Boats Off Mexican Coast Reported
Washington reports from Edward Thompson state American fishing vessels were seized by a Mexican gunboat off the Yuratan coast and taken to Pr gresee port. The American consul notes prompt action in defense of fishermen and more vessels seized than initial press dispatches indicated. Copies have been sent to Senators Mallory and Culberson.
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Mexico
Washington
Promised Mail
Yuratan
State Department
Edward Thompson
Prgresee
Iso
Mallory
Senda
Culperson
Texas
Speech of Czar Nicholas Opens Russian Parliament
The opening speech to the Russian parliament urged relief for peasants and urged MPs to work united for a prosperous empire. Nicholas pledged to keep laws intact while calling for education and economic welfare, hoping for a moral revival and orderly, just governance. Democrat Stourembert elected as president of the lower house amid a thanksgiving service.
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Czar Nicholas
Russia
Empire
Petersburg
Council of the Empire
Imperium
Fay
Stourembert
Democrats
Free United States Russian People Cheer For Ambassador Meyer
In St Petersburg crowds greeted Ambassador Meyer with loud cheering as he arrived near Tauride Garden. He refused demands to display the carriage horses. At the Winter Palace area a confrontation arose when a roughs party blocked an officer who then fought back, drawing his sword and wounding none mortally before the assailant was arrested.
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Sador Meyer
Tauride Garden
Free America
ST Petersburg
Ambas
Nown
Winter Palace
Facga
Banker Sylvester Slain by Unbalanced Brother at Montezuma
Montezuma May 16. W H Sylvester president of the First National bank was shot and killed at his home by his brother Stephen Sylvester. The killer, long unbalanced, quarreled with the dead man after demanding money. Stephen surrendered after deputies surrounded his improvised hideout in a shed. The case follows a violent family dispute and ends with the suspect in custody.
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W H Sylvester
First National Bank of
Stephen Sylvester
Pittman
Stephen
Sheriff Carter
Marshi
Boyd
Sylvester
Rockville
Not in business for his health Bechtel testimony
Sensational testimony concluded in the district court as Bechtel defended himself against a charge of misappropriating 3500 dollars from Weston Ease Insurance Company funds. He testified paying 5000 in marked bills to former State Insurance Commissioner O Shaughnessy in a St Paul hotel room, stating the official said he was “not in the business for my health” and that two men were involved. Bechtel said plans to arrest Shaughnessey were dropped and disclosed personal and other recent bank or check dealings with associates and Wallace Campbell.
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Minneabohd
Under Guard Czar Melts His People Parliament
A fragment from a seized text describes a harsh policy by a ruling czar, detailing a governance action against his people and the parliament involved in the turmoil. The piece notes political tension and the impact on civic bodies, with emphasis on authority and dissent.
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Czar
Inauguration Day Shadows Over Tsarist Ceremony
Russian parliament opened in Saint Petersburg amid a near siege atmosphere with troops stationed at strategic points. Emperor Nicholas read a guarded throne speech as courtiers cheered while the lower house debated amnesty and avoided premature action. The Tau ride and Winter Palace scenes showed stark contrasts between public acclaim and cautious parliamentary restraint.
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St Petersburg
Winter Palace
Nicholas
Fiues
Tautide Palace
Tauride Palace
Jonger
Weather Forecast for Georgia and Washington
Forecast calls for fair weather in Georgia Friday and Saturday with warmer Friday in the east portion. Winds will be variable at night. Local temperatures and precise timings are not provided in the fragment.
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Washington
Georgia
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