Trav Protective Association Favors Interchangeable Mileage Plan
At its May 63 convention in Atlanta the Travelers Protective Association endorsed a 2000 mile interchangeable mileage book and urged passage of a 2 cent flat rate. The group pressed state action to compel railroads to adopt the rate, planning petitions to the legislature and possible referral to the Georgia Railroad Commission.
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Trav- Protective Association
Mayard
Southang Central
J Andrews
J Hollingsworth
Post B
Board of Directs
Banner
Columbus
Aingsworth
Georgia
Hollingsworth
Lowenstein
Savannah
Krauss
Stampa Post
Atlanta
Mx Krauss
Sheridan
Macon
Frank
Post A
Post C
Georgia Legislature
Georgia Railroad
Comasin
Georgia Railroad Pamission
Georgia Tailor Commission
Ceh Vinnon
New Trial Sought After Juror Read Paper In Murder Case
Judge Twiggs weighs motion for new trial in Savannah. Sylvester Sasser, convicted of murdering Thomas Parker, faces claim juror Hollingsworth read a newspaper account and told the jury. Hollingsworth admits reading the paper but denies sharing details or affecting the verdict. Sasser convicted, life imprisonment recommended.
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Twigge
New
Sylvester Sasser
Thomas Parker
Furor Hollingsworth
Savannah
H D. D .Twiggs Tes
Sylvania
Hollingsworth
Thomas Parker Sasser
Bowden Lithia Springs Water Ad and Sparta Revival
An advertisement for Bowden Lithia Springs Water touts health benefits and urges readers to request testimonials from physicians and prominent figures. A Sparta Georgia revival at the Methodist church May 26 reports multiple conversions with Rev J E Emagland and Rev M R England leading services alongside Rev Marvin Twigs with merchants closing stores for morning services.
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Natura
Bowden Lithia Springs
Bowden Lithia Springs Water Company
Sparta
Spartta
Methodist Church
E —Emegland
Jonesboro
Rev & R England
Rey Marvin Twigs
Culverton
MO L MOORE SONS Expert in syeglass frame fitting
MO L Moore and Sons opticians at 42 N Broad in the Be g dential Building emphasize expert frame adjustment. Their acousts prescription department is said to be selected for special skill in fitting frames to the wearer’s face.
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MO. L. Moore & Sons
Georgia Deliberates On Rail Rates And Law Path
In a heated debate participants argue whether the legislature should act as a higher court than the railroad commission. Ohio’s recent 2 cent flint rate law is cited as a model while members warn railroads may seek injunctions if pushed to the commission. A final substitute favors directing the board to consult legal advisers and choose either the rail commission or the legislature based on legal advice.
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Ohio
Georgia
Broyles
Post B
Atlanta
Kelly
Post
Atlanta Freight Association
Railroad Commission
Hyatt
Travelera Protective Association of America
Board of
Cut Out the Picture You Want Enclose Price You Pay
A reader is advised to remove the desired image, include the price they wish to pay, and let the seller handle the rest of the transaction.
Urn With Woman's Dust Removed From Grave
Sensational crime tale reports graves of Isaac Oettinger and his daughter on Long Island and in the Hebrew cemetery near Tafeigh disturbed. Cement coverings pried, urns exposed, silk bags opened. detectives at work, arrests anticipated.
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Isaac Oettinger
New York
Long Island
Hebrew Cemetery
Tafeigh
Breskins
Oettinger
Beon
Arresta
Commencements Mark Statewide School Closings in May
Decatura and Biberton report closing exercises for Donald Fraser High and public schools. Fraser High lists two full graduates and two irregulars with a declamation contest. Biberton plans exercises at the Baptist church with Colonel Sam Olive delivering the annual address and seven graduates to receive diplomas.
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Decatura
Donald Fraser High School
Court House
Decatur Public
Iuerton Public Schools
Biberton
the Baptist Church
Sam Olive
Drowning Rescue Medal Denied Despite Valor
Washington reports that Arthur T Reeder of the Marine Corps will not receive a Treasury Department medal for risking his life to save comrade Stephen Jenner in the Chagres River near Camp Elwanna. The river is not within the law’s navigable waters, so the honor cannot be awarded. Jenner drowned, Reeder survived with natives' aid after multiple struggles.
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Washington
Arthur T Reeder
Marine Corps
Wll
Treasury Department
United States
Chagres
Canal
General Elliott
Marina Corps
Reeder
Stephen Jenner
Camp Elwatt
Jenner
Ada Rehan Illness Delays Southampton Steamer Sail
New York May 26 Ada Rehan the actress was too ill today to sail on the steamer New York bound for Southampton. The illness nature is not stated.
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Ada Rehan
New York
Southampton
Walter Johnson Protest Stalls Stamford Vehicle Plant Sale
Bridgeport May 26 Walter E Johnson of Georgia and A J Blade bondholders moved to halt the sale of the International Power Vehicle Company at Stamford alleging officers issued self serving notes valued at 100000 without payment and used to gain the plant harming cash paying small bondholders The sale was allowed to proceed but any challenged bond must be backed by cash equal to its face value.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Walter E. Johnson
Georgia
A. J Blade
International Power Vehicle Company
Stamford
Judgeager
Royal Delegates to Attend King Alfonso’s Wedding
London dispatch notes the Prince and Princess of Wales begin a tour to marry Mairi Baars and will represent King Edward at the wedding of King Alfonso. The trip underscores royal ties as officials confirm attendance and ceremonial duties for the event.
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London
Weles
Mairi, Baars
Edward
Alfonss
Money For Expo Subscriptions Grow Amid Push For 500000 Goal
A 1910 exposition update shows McClure Ten Cent Co contributing 360.73 and other donors like Barron Flowers Thomas Sheats Hodge Barrett and Fortune adding 25 00 to reach 610 73. A subcommittee will name 25 more members to form a new executive committee and push subscriptions toward a 500 000 goal while the Sugar Company raises capital from 20 000 000 to 30 000 000 with Havemeyer as president and Helke as secretary.
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4Lure
Cooper
McClur& Ten Cent Co
Barron
C M Thomas
J S Sheats
Sbasitaur
B Stevens
Carrie E Thomas Reas
Daisy M Hodge
A Barrett
Allee D Hodge
R UW Fortune
Cora B McClure
Mattie Holcomb
Cora Rice Oak
Danny Barnes
Vy Che
En Ity
Sugar Company
Trenton
Great Western Sugar Company
HO Havemeyer
C. Ro Helke
Bank President Arrested for Embezzling 40000 Dollars
Gordon DuBose, president of the National Bank of Ensley, Ala., arrested in Birmingham on a warrant by bank examiner H F Cooper. He faced a $20,000 bond after preliminary hearing. bank records show forged notes totaling $103,400 from July 28 last year to February 20 of this year, with $40,000 cited as the actual shortage.
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Birmingham
Ala
Gordon DuBose
National Bank of Ensley
Bank of Ensley
United S State Marshal
H F Ashley
Suas H F Cooper
National Bank Examiner
DuBose
United States
H Watts
Strawberries Poison Many In Alabama Town
Spectalite News reports from Coalton that Mr and Mrs J B Nelson their two children and Mr and Mrs Hunter and their two children became deathly ill after eating dinner. Two physicians treated them. the cause is unknown but believed to be strawberries.
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Huntsville
Ala
Coalton
J 5B
Nelson
Hunter
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