City News Four Civil Service Posts Open in June Examinations
Four civil service posts are listed for June 6 including an assistant photographer for the bureau of nines with 800 to 1200 dollars yearly, a laboratory aide in Plant Industry at the same pay, an examiner of surveys in field service for Agriculture with 1200 to 1500 dollars, and a preparatory sociology position for the National Museum in Washington paid 366 dollars monthly. Also noted is Mrs. Hugh Crawford of 253 Crumley street being summoned to Asheville North Carolina due to her mother's critical paralysis illness.
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Oven
George & Donnell
Civil Service Commission
Bureau of Nines
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
National Museum
Washington, D. C
Asheville
Hugh Crawford
Crumley Street
N. C
Mobile Wins Case Against Railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that a railroad wharf serving the shipping public becomes a public terminal when tariffs allow delivery and all shippers are not guaranteed access by their chosen boats. If access is lacking, carriers must deliver at other lawful docks at the same rate. The decision, by Commissioner Lane, affects Mobile and Ohio Railroad and others nationwide and takes effect July 1.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissemer Lane
Mobile ‘Chamber of Commerce
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Mobile
United States
Commission
Enlarge Your Favorite Negatives At Home
John J. Moore and Sons at 42 North Broad Street demonstrate using a Brownie enlargement machine to enlarge negatives at home. The method offers a simple DIY option for studios and hobbyists seeking larger prints from existing negatives.
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John J. Moore & Sons
North Broad St
Flowers for the Sea In Memory of Sailors
In New York on May 18 a boatload of flowers will be towed to the Hudson and sunk at midstream next Sunday afternoon to scatter petals on the water, honoring sailors who died at sea in the war between the states. The Daughters of Veterans of War started this custom last year with speakers from patriotic societies at the pier departure.
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New York
Hudson
Daughters of Veterans of War
Two Special Values in China Dinner Sets
A local art department window showcases two complete 100 piece china sets with old English decoration priced at 50 dollars. One 100 piece dinner set is highlighted, with another set from France.
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China
J W Austin Heads State Pythians
Augusta Ga May 16 The grand lodge of Georgia Knights of Pythias elected J W Austin of Atlanta grand vice chancellor to succeed Grand Chancellor George T Caan. George Schaufele of Augusta won grand outer guard over W T Anderson. Next year the grand lodge meets in Waycross. Salary and duties for a state grand deputy chancellor set at 1500 annually to aid district deputies and assist weak lodges. Officers named include Miller S Bell grand vice chancellor and H M Stanley prelate with G C Leopold and F Norman among others.
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Augusta
Grand Lodge of Georgia Knights of Pythias
J. W. Austin
Atlanta
George T. Caan
Georgia Knights of Pythias
Savannah
Grand Outer Guard
George Schaufele
W. T. Anderson
Macon
Grand Iodge
Waycross
Knights of Pythias
Miller S. Bell
Milledgeville
H. M. Stanley
Dublin
W. H. Leopold
Washington
John.p. Cheney
Marietta
Troy
Ath- Jeng
Georga
C. Schautele
Pythian
Offitera
G. C
Yennie’ Dreeson
Medora
Addie
Schautele
Mra
Margaret. McFath
Controversy Over Atlanta Inspector Appointment Sparks Inquiry
On April 25, just days before leaving office Commissioner T G Hudson appointed M E Titly to a two year term as Atlanta inspector after Shalby Smith resigned April 21. Commissioner J J Conner questions legality citing state law that vacancies are filled for unexpired terms only. Investigation follows as applicants for the post express disappointment.
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Commissioner of Agriculture
T. G. Hudson
Shalby Smith
Atlanta
M. E. Titty
J. J. Conner
Commissner Conner
Onl
Smith
Mr. Hudson
Tilly
Conner
Hudson
Mr. Tilly
Black Hand blamed in New Orleans home killing
New Orleans on May 16 reports a Black Hand Society crime. Anthony J. Selambre 27 ran a grocery and bar at the corner of Mire and France streets and was shot dead in his bed at 2 am. His wife was wounded twice, a one year old baby unharmed. Police pursue leads toward a secret Italian society.
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New Orleans
Black Hand Society
Anthony J. Selambre
Milere and
France Streéta
Seiambra
Assaasin
Airships Considered for Fire Fighting Use
Perth Amboy May 14 A discussion on the viability of using aeroplanes in firefighting dominates the lengthy proceedings of the 26th annual convention, highlighting potential applications if firefighting consumes much of the time.
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perth“Amboy
N. J
Canine Tax Tales and a Looming Deadline
Tax Receiver Armistead recounts canine taxation quirks as residents recall dogs or cats while urged to file before the books close. He notes a $100 dog valued at $1, mongrel at $1, and warns of a hot rush with 28,000 returns still due.
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Armistead
Someon
Slaton Addresses Health Conservation at Augusta College
In Augusta on May 16 at Augusta Medical College commencement, Hon. John M. Slaton urged preventive health measures. He cited Titanic losses and U.S. mortality to show 42 percent of yearly illnesses are preventable, calling for stronger state health policy and physician leadership.
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Augusta
Augusta Medical College
The
State University
John M. Slaton
State Senate
Slaton
United States
Atlanta
Blaton
Pressmen Return to The Georgian After Work Stoppage
Normal operations resumed at The Georgian as pressmen who walked out on Saturday, following an issue with International Pressmen's Union President George L. Berry, returned to work yesterday. The paper stated there was no grievance with management, only a misapprehension about pressmen status in other cities, and the edition was printed with internal staff.
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George L. Berry
International Pressmen
Major Archibald Butt Dropped From Army Roll
Washington May 16 The name of Major Archibald W Butt president Taftalde who went down with the Titanic has been formally dropped from the United States army roll. Ordinarily 90 days are allowed to pass before a missing officer is stricken from the list but in the case of Major Butt it was deemed unnecessary to follow custom.
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Washington
Archibald W. Butt
Taftaalde
United States Army
Butt
Bank cashier loses cash in smoking car recovered shortly
Pittsburg May 16 John N. Heany cashier of Bridgeville's First National Bank left a satchel containing 3500 in cash in the smoking car of a train. Frank Stattier baggage master found the satchel and turned it in to the railroad lost and found. Heany recovered the money within minutes after arriving at local hotels.
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Pittsburg
John N. Heany
First National Bank of
Bridgeville
Frank Stattier
Heany
Vanished: Louisiana Republican Party Forfeits Franchise
Baton Rouge May 16 The Republican party in Louisiana no longer exists after April election returns show only 4961 votes for Republican candidates, under the ten per cent threshold. The party cannot have its nominees on the ticket except by petition, and it cannot use the state primary law.
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Baton Rouge
Republican Party
Louisiana
General Assembly
Binder Frame Co. Manager Visits Atlanta for Short Stay
Herman A. Binder, manager of the Chicago branch of Binder Frame Mfg Co, is in Atlanta for a few days and is warmly welcomed by his numerous local friends.
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Herman A. Binder
Chicago
Binder Frame Mfg. Co
Atlanta
Russia Blocks Chinese Loan Amid Power Dispute
London May 16 Meetings of bankers from the United States Great Britain Germany France Russia and Japan to discuss the Chinese loan have been suspended as Russia’s submitted terms are not acceptable to the original four powers. Jan Dan is said to have concurred with the Russian proposals but others disagree. Further talks will follow after Russia reviews the matter.
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Russia
London
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Japan
Jan Dan
Stenzel Eczema Liquid Promises Instant Relief and Cure
An advertisement claims Stenzel Eczema Liquid instantly stops itching and permanently cures eczema. It touts disappearance of disease within days after a few doses, priced at 31 cents. Sold by Jacobs' Pharmacies and other druggists, distributed by Park Chemical Co. of San Antonio Texas.
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Jacobs’ Pharmacies
Park Chemical Co
San Antonio
Texas
Bed Seizure Yields $500 Damages in Local Case
Mrs. Mattie Watts won a $500 verdict against bailiff W. Hopkins of the Fourteenth Twenty-second district court. She charged he seized her only bed despite her protest, forcing two ill children to sleep on the cold floor for six days. The suit named C. W. Hopkins and others. Tindall and Silverman represented Watts.
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Mattie Watts
C. W. Hopkins
W. A. Gresham
H. Joseph Peoseler
S. C. Glass
Tindall and Silverman
Watts
Lawyer to receive 98100 for act of kindness on train
Ernest W. Marlow a young New York lawyer gave up his berth in a crowded Pullman to an elderly woman on a New York to Richmond train. Mrs Helen Marsh of New Haven residuary legatee. Probate confirms he will receive 98100.
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New Haven
Conn
Ernest W. Marlow
New York
Richmond
Helen Marsh
Rural Night Schools to Destroy Illiteracy
Frankfort Kentucky May 16 Rural night schools in Kentucky's rural districts aim to wipe out adult illiteracy. County superintendents cite Cora Wilson Stewart's Rowan county program, where schools stay active at night teaching elders while day students use facilities.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
State Association of County
Cora Wilson Stewart
Rowan County
Wesleyan Holds May Festival at Wesleyan College
May festival marked by queen crowning Miss Lucile Ray of Macon. Senior colors presented, multiple national costumes, melodies and dances. President Ainsworth announced junior class won basketball and tennis championships and Miss Georgiana Clark of Rolla won individual tennis title.
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Macon
Wesleyan College
Lucile Ray
Ainsworth
Georgiana Clark
Rolla
Terrell County backs Gurr for Democratic delegate
Terrell county's delegation to the state democratic convention endorsed William H. Gurr for the Baltimore convention’s district delegate. Gurr is a lawyer in Dawson and Dawson’s court solicitor. Dr. J. G. Dean, a prominent physician, had sought the post but withdrew from the contest.
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Terrell Indorset Gurr
Dawson
Terrell County
William H. Gurr
Baltimore
J. G. Dean
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