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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1902

Page

7

Armers' Congress Opens in Macon with Gov Candler Address

The tenly second annual session of the Armers' National Congress of the United States convened at the Academy of Music in Macon Georgia. Gov. Candler welcomed agricul turists, praised agriculture as the basis of wealth, and highlighted Georgia’s history and progress. George N Plander presided, with George A Smith and Harvie Jordan delivering welcomes and replies.

Macon Armers’ National Congress of the United Academy of Music George N. Plander Sioux Fall S. Dek Incl United States Congressons Adier Gressional Overmor Candler Georgia Union Candler Sianders Congress I. J. Heese 1St Episcopal Church Candy South New Yorker Can@er Aome Geora Riccordl Flanders Newark As Legate Eheers Fo Westginia Candiee Atlanta Macoh Carta Amchiva of Georgia George A. Smith Chamber of Commerce Smith Harvie Jordan Montivedo Jordan Sudressea Owil Giver Landers Coudition Uuys Barn Lowell le Lhl Suoud

Congress power to settle strikes in Georgia interview

Macon, October 7. Bartlett says Congress cannot pass a law to end or prevent the coal strike and would require a constitutional amendment to seize mines. He praises President Mitchell for seeking arbitration, criticizes mine owners, and warns of trusts driving public unrest without strong action.

Macon Telegraph Bartlett Congress Mitchell Baer United States Circuit Court of the United States Gee

Georgia Farmers National Congress In Macon Exhibit Open

Agricultural congress in Macon features a large Georgia exhibit on Mulberry Street Park showing grain and fruit, with Jones County display and a $100 prize contest. Southern Railway exhibit promotes regional resources while Hay Palace and Major Smiths display draw visitor interest. Parades, horse shows, and cattle displays accompany a program of receptions, trolley tours, and dinners for delegates and accompanying ladies.

Congress of the United States Intellccnre Congress Farmers’ National Congress Siouxvalle 8. D George L. Flanders Albany N. C Harvie Jordan Georgia State Agricultural Society Mulberry Street Park Academy of Music Georgia Jones County Macon J. M Tlunt Southern Railway Southern G. F. Greene A.T. Holt J. B. Wills D. M. Hughes J. R. Lane T. R. Ayer Hay Palace Mr. Bush Lumsden Elbb Thomas D. Smith Dublin Messia Hunt Lumsden Smith Ccity Uttle J. H W. W. Willams Jud S. Hill Walnut Street Mulberry Firat Street George Dillon St. Stanislaus College A. O. Baron Delegatea Young Men's Christian Association Academy of Muate Wesleyan Female College Wesleyan Log Cabin Club Ocmulgee Park Florida Georia Southern and Florda Railroad Valdosta En Roue Savannah

Brunswick and Birmingham rail link pushed to Ocilla gap

Macon Ga October 17 Special Colonel B C Machen former citizen visited as Brunswick and Birmingham railroad ran its full Brunswick to Tifton train and included Ocilla and Irwinville trip. President Hyde led inspection while a 99 year alliance with Atlantic and Birmingham was discussed. Rails cargo arriving at Brunswick to fill the gap to Ocilla and work was rushed. Naval stores trust not expected to harm Brunswick.

Macon B.C. Machen Brunswick and Brunswick and Birmingham Atlantic and Birmingham Nicholls Atlantic and Birmingham Ovilla Ocilla Brunswick Naval Stores Trust

Savannah to Boston Direct Steamship Route Restarted

The Ocean Steamship Company will run ships directly from Savannah to Boston. The Birmingham's first Savannah to Boston voyage will depart October 16, with weekly sailings likely. Previously Savannah–Boston service operated via New York after the Chattahoochee link. direct service was abolished four years ago.

Savannah Ocean Steamship Company Boston Birmingham New York Chattahoochee

Saloons Foe Split Ticket Victory Secures Dry Status in Moultrie

Voters in Moultrie Georgia elected aldermen in a closely fought race with two tickets. One slate supported permitting saloons and the other pledged to prohibition. The dry ticket won by a 16 vote majority ensuring a dry status for the next two years.

Moultrie

Chambers County special election results report

Chambers results show commissioners Thomas H. Allen 372 votes Thomas G. Crowder 187 G Dodson 223 R C Germany 62 J H Wallace 903 and representatives L B Schuessler 1 005 E H Thigpen 345 W C Thomas 927 with heavy turnout averaging 2506 votes per beat across the county.

Chambers County Alabama Lafayette Ala Chambers Thomas H. Allen Thomas G. Crowder Dodson R. C. Germany J. H. Wallace

Quitman Without a Hotel in Southwest Georgia

Quitman Georgia with about 3000 residents hovers between loss and recovery as The Maine hotel, once a top Southwestern Georgia lodging, closes after J W Hopson assigns to creditors. Trustees can only guarantee one week in November. sale of the property looms and a rebuilt hotel is uncertain. Congressman W GC Adamson to speak on political issues at Carrollton.

Quitman Maine Georgia J. W. Hopson Board of Trade Elghteen Adamson Carrollton Harrig W. GC. Adamson

Nomination Unanimous For West Point Mayor Race

West Point Georgia October 7 special. The city democratic executive committee ordered primary elections held in the council chamber today. Philip Lanter won unanimous nomination for mayor with 1% votes. Aldermen nominees were J L Askew J N Hogg W J Kirby G F Erwin H E B Anderson and J T Johnson. The popular West Pointers ticket is expected to win in January. Knoxville Tenn October 7 post office at Sevierville robbed last night. Burglars took $200 in cash $000 in stamps and about 19 blank money orders. Inspectors are investigating.

West Point City Democratic Executive Committee Council Chamber Philip Lanter J. L. Askew J. N. Hogg Ww. J. Kirby G. F. Erwin HE. B. Anderson J. T. Johnson Yost Knoxville Tenn Sevierville

Elevator Death at Temple Court in Chattanooga

In Temple Court building Chattanooga James Wilson a black elevator boy was crushed to death when the elevator fell on him while he was repairing machinery beneath it. The accident occurred October 7 with Special report filed from the scene. Local authorities are investigating the incident.

Chattanooga Tenn T James Wilson Temple Court Building

Ruling of Judge Newman Upheld In Insurance Case

The United States circuit court of appeals affirmed Judge William T. Newman’s ruling that a Fraternal Union policy beneficiary cannot recover when the policyholder dies by own action. Willam M. McDowell sued the Fraternal Union of America over a $2,000 policy naming McDowell as beneficiary. The court held the sane or insane clause valid, barring recovery in death by own action cases. The decision was argued in New Orleans after initial ruling in Atlanta. Other opinions and Monday docket previews followed.

United States Circuit Court of Appeals William T. Newman Willam M. McDowell Fraternal Union of America Newman Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans William A. McDowell Athens William M. McDowell McDowell Shepard Bryan B. H. All Atlanta Gilgsby Thomas United States “x George B. Kerr H. E. Maddox F. A. Cornet Same H. A. Rucker Coca Cola Company Mites & Bradt United States I. Bashinaki Exchange Bank of Macon J. B. Norman, Jr Caroline A. Kilgore Jason Lawman Lawman C. D. Campla

Separate Building Sought by Alabama Archives Board

The Alabama Archives and History board met at the capitol with three terms expiring. All members were reelected and will seek senate confirmation. Director Owen urged constructing a separate building on capitol grounds and the board concurred with plans to obtain an appropriation from the next legislature.

Director of Archives and History of Alabama Montgomery Ala State Department of Archives and History Capitol H. J. Hamilton J. M. Falkner Jelics J. H. Johnson W. H. Blake H. B. Foster Senate Owen

Free Rural Delivery Reaches Forsyth Georgia

Free rural delivery announced for Monroe county with three new routes from Forsyth to Cabaniss Brent and Venture. Three carriers and substitutes to be chosen from recent Forsyth examination. Routes to be activated in coming weeks and no post offices ordered closed. Also W B Mallette elected president of Thomasville National Bank with G W Terrell as vice president.

Forsyth Monroe County Cabaniss Brent Venture W. B. Mallette Thomasville Thomasville National Bank W. H. Mallette Boston G. W. Terrell

Letter from Henry Lamont Seeks Cough Syrup by Express

A Toronto resident Henry Lamont writes from Canada praising Cheney's Expectorant as the best cough syrup in America and requests one dozen bottles by first express delivery. He signs with address in Toronto.

Cheney America First Express Henry Lamont Toronto

Dutty’s Pure National Whiskey Stopper Letter

A September 11 letter from Washua New Hampshire describes using eight bottles of Dutty’s Pure National Whiskey to treat a severe cough and hemorrhage. The writer, aged about five and years old, reports improvement in cough and strength, claiming the whiskey aided recovery and requests continued use.

Gannet Express N. H

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promises Cures and Health

A letter-style advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for consumption and other ailments. It claims medical endorsement from a Albany convention, assures purity with a patent bottle, warns against substitutes, and offers a free medical booklet upon request. The scrawled endorsement from ED Schubarth of Denver is included.

Tam Chicago ED Schubar Market St Denver Schubarth Ahington Duffy's Duffy Albany Dutty Druceists Duffy Mall Whiskey Co Roachester, N

Bowden Nominated for Supreme Court Reporter Post

Forsyth Ga October 7 Special Colonel Wightman Bowden will apply for the supreme court reporter post to be filled by Justice-elect John Capdier. Bowden is a young attorney and skilled stenographer and a close friend issues influence with Judge Candler, aiding Candler in the recent election.

Supreme Court Reporter Forsyth Wightman Bowden Supreme Court John & Capdier Bowden Politi Porter Candler Morroe Com

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