Grass Dominates Georgia Fields In Unprecedented Grass Infestation
Report from southwest Georgia details widespread grass invasion ruining cotton crops. Farmers, scarred by prior losses, abandon fields and replant as experts warn one twelfth of acreage may be destroyed. Judge J Hickey notes south Georgia crops far leaner in grass this spring. Labor and weather combine to escalate the crisis across Stewart, Lumpkin, and surrounding counties.
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Columbus Ct
Surophin
Stewart County
Lumpkin
Macor
Ceraete
Institute Meets Today at St Luke Church Atlanta
The Episcopal Sunday School Institute of Atlanta and vicinity convenes at St Luke church this afternoon beginning with evening prayers led by Rev Wilmer. The session continues into the afternoon with a supper at 6 and features include Bishop O K Nelson and Rev A Bease along with several topics. A large attendance is expected and a cordial invitation is extended to all involved in the work.
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Sanday School Institute
Episcopal Church
St Luke
Episcopal Caure Sunday School Institute
Atlanta
St Luke Church
Lock
Re Cob Wilmer
O. K Nelson
Bease
Big Revival at Knoxville in Historic East Tennessee Tabernacle
Tens of thousands attend nightly revivals led by George T. Stuart and Sam P tones under the Christian Association in a massive eight thousand seat tabernacle. Crowds fill the venue, altar calls grow, and conversions increase nightly as pastors unite for a region shaking revival in Knoxville.
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Ber
Sam P Tones
George TH Stuart
Feng Man's Christan Association
Tabernacle
East Tennessee
Moore
No Shut Down of Coal Mines Law Passed in Prussia
The Prussian diet approved a law forbidding mine shutdowns unless mines prove unprofitable. It allows the emperor’s mining inspectors to order work restoration for six months if profitable. Owners may face compulsory processes or surrender property to the state if they refuse.
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Hein
Aismne
Tovas
Emperors Board of Mining
Bridegroom Ends Life in Williamsburg Ky After Bigamy Arrest
Cummings of Pittsburg Ky reportedly committed suicide with carbolic acid at Withamsburg Ky soon after his wedding to Miss Summer of Williamsburg. He had been arrested days earlier on a bigamy charge involving a wife and child in Tennessee. His family troubles are believed to have driven the tragedy.
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Gummings
Williamsburg
Cummings
Pittsinig
Arining
Withamsburg
Parker Oil Company
Misy
Summer
Tennessee
Heden Faye
Pond
Necking
Yail
Confederate Veteran Reunion Gathers in Louisville Preparations Under Way
Louisville officials led by General West and General Bennet H. Young plan the 1908 Confederate Veterans reunion with ample conveyances for crippled veterans and a forecast of up to 200000 visitors. Colonel George C Norton invites his Eighth Georgia regiment to stay at the Willard as part of welcoming events.
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Heroeg
Gee
Jackson
Bull Run
Appomattox
Boulavnie
Kentucky
Fort Sumter
Kirby SmMash
Vie Rio Grande
Aft
United Confederate Veterans
Loulaville
Union
Louisville
West
Bennet H. Young
Young
General West
John H Leth
Confederate Reunion Committee
Ats of
Lowsdie
Norton
George C Norton
Toussile
Georgia
Eighth Georgia
Willard
Towsvile
Jonn A Cobb
Uaived
Confederate Veterans of Georgia
Golt
McGlashin
Savannah
Ialult
Lowsvile
Lomayne
Louisvalle
Esterdat
Louis
Sehleip
Soldiers Remembered Today at Andersonville Graves
May 29 observances mark Memorial Day with special trains bringing visitors. Graves of soldiers will be decoratively adorned as an elaborate program of exercises unfolds at Andersonville.
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Andersonville
Brooks-Joiver Betrothal Announced in Tennille Ga
Mrs Nannie Caroline Brooks announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Mague to Mr Benjamin D Joiner of Tennille Ga. The wedding is planned for June 27 at Mrs Brooks home in Tennille with a ceremony at their home in Tennille attended by the couple and families.
Supreme Court Upholds New York Special Franchise Tax
Washington May 29 The Supreme Court of the United States decided against several corporations challenging New York’s 1899 general ad valorem tax on special and focal franchises such as street railways electric light and telephone plants. The ruling sustains the tax law and implies about 24 million dollars in unpaid NYC taxes will be due from companies including Manhattan Elevated Railroad Consolidated Gas Metropolitan Traction Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Brooklyn Edison among others. Chief Justice Brewer delivered the decision finding the law constitutional and that it does not violate contracts or due process under the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Juates Brewer
State of
New York
Roosevelt
Elihu Rost
W. D. Guthrie
Louis Marshall
Messrs Root
Guthrie
Supreme Court of the United States
Manhattan Elevated Railway Company
Consolidated Gas Company
Metropolitan ‘Traction Awatem
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Brooklyn Amonsis Company
Ang Hariem Railroad Company
Grays Plan Tenth Anniversary Celebration by Company K
Atlanta Grays Company K Fifth Infantry Georgia state troops arrange a tenth anniversary celebration of its organization and enlistment. A meeting is convened tonight at 8 oclock in the armor room on West Mitchall Street with current and former members urged to attend. Captain W. M. Smith leads the unit noted for a brilliant record. Social Circle schools hold special fire commencement exercises with Rev J N Snow delivering the sermon and W S Merritt to speak at the literary program. Miss Maida Willems and Miss Susan Price assist in music and elevation departments.
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Fifth Infantry
Atlanta Grays
Fifth Innfantry
Georgia State Troops
I-2
West
Mitch
W. MW Smith
Social Circle Schools
Win
Social Circle Public
Ing Progress
Rey J N Snow
of &T Mark Church
Atlanta
Summer Home for Families at Cumberland Island
An ideal resort on Cumberland Island Ga promotes itself as a health and family summer home. The Cumberland hotel and cottages offer a strong sea air program, an engaged orchestra, dances, and day amusements to attract Atlanta visitors. Artesian waters are touted as superior for dyspepsia weak digestion and poor appetites, with special rates for groups of ten or more. Special facilities and schedules encourage families to visit Cumberland Island for a quiet health oriented season.
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Atlanta
Cumberland
Hotel Cumberland
Cumberlant
Cumberlang Island
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