Many Projects for Two States Largest Contracts
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index highlights major contracts this week including a 1,000,000 railroad construction award and a 1,000,000 hotel in Mobile. Additional items include a 1,000,000 cement venture at Bridgeport Alabama, a 400,000 factory at Anniston, an 80,000 mining outfit at Birmingham, 50,000 ice plant at Brunswick, and multiple office buildings across Georgia and Alabama.
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Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index
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Ala
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Gadsden
Valdosta
Mobile
Young Mon's Chiieian Association
Bomb Puzzles Jacob Schiff in New York
New York financier Jacob Schiff of Kuhn Loeb & Co reports a bomb addressed to him in New York was found at his Philadelphia seizing service. He recalls a prior attempt last August with a gunpowder filled cylinder sent to his New York office. No sender was found.
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New York
Tanob Schutt
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Creret Service
Philadelphia
Seni
Mr. Schift
Veterans Offer Services to Mayor Woodward by Camp Walker
Members of Camp Walker United Confederate Veterans resolved to tender their services to Mayor James G. Woodward for city promotion in any capacity as needed day or night. The action was announced by Frank A. Hilburn, commander, at 102 South Forsyth Street.
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Camp Walker
Woodward
United Confederate Veterans
W. H. Walk
United Confederate Veteran
James G. Woodward
Frank A. Hilburn
South
Forsyth Street
Gordon Denies Forgery Charge
Albany Ga September 20 Special R R Gordon arrested after police work sent back to Telfair county to answer charges of cheating and defrauding. He posed as a building and loan rep from New York, targeting African American borrowers with loans of 500 to 3000, taking 3 percent fees. No loans were approved by the home office. victims fear further loss. Gordon denies wrongdoing and promises to prove his innocence.
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Albany
R. R. Gordon
Telfair County
Gordon
Dowdy
Telfair
Instant Relief From Catarrh Eclipse Cure Trial Sample
Instant relief from catarrh promoted by Eclipse Catarrh Cure. Claims immediate clearing of nasal passages and soothing irritations via a vegetable remedy. Marketing letter offers trial samples for 25 cents and asks for name and address with payment. Includes testimonials and address for Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company.
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Jan
BR A. Wear
Ozona
Fia
Mase
Eclipse Medicine and Manufacturing Company
Attunts
Kryptok Invisible Bifocal Glasses Advertising Claim
The ad touts the Kryptok Invisible Bifocal offering both distant and near vision on a seamless glass. It asserts ordinary imitation bifocals show a visible seam that dirties and annoys users when cleaned. Manufactured by Jno I Moore & Bons in Georgia at 42 N DB Street Prudential Building.
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Young
Jno. I. Moore & Bons. Acte Manufacturers
Georgia
N.db Street
Prudential Building
Reduction of Bessemer sand at Lewis and Clark fair grounds
Portland Oregon September 275. An a result of experiments being tried by the wovern t at the old Lewis and Clark fair grounds in this city, Bessemer stro has been reduced from the ordinary black sands found at the mouth of the Columbia river. Whether this reduction can be carried on on a profitable basis has not yet been determined.
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Portland
Wovern T
Lewis and Clark Fair
Bessemer Stro
Columbia River
Bank wrecker leaves New York in distress and confession
In New York on September 26 Paul C. Stensland, former bank president of Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, was jailed for wrecking a bank. Police examined him and his associates, took measurements, and photographed him for files. He spoke of bad investments and a cashier’s betrayal, saying he only received 8900 while spending years in a real estate speculation. He wished to return to Chicago promptly.
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Paul C. Stensland
Hellent
Milwaukee Avenue Stathcank
Chicago
Brenalang
Plekracketa
Brensland
Theodore
Stensland
McLaughlin
Eutire
Twentieth Century Unitted
900 Millions Owed Abroad Bulls Wall Street Trends
New York reports heavy U S borrowings abroad as October debt maturities loom. European holdings range from 150 to 500 million dollars, adding to about a hundred million more than year start. Foreign banks prefer American rollovers. Bank of England could influence joint stock banks if renewal terms rise.
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United States
New York
The
Journal of Commerce Today
Wall Street
Europe
Foreien
Rollateral
Bank of England
Cannon and Watson Visit Kansas City Engagement
Speaker Joseph W. Cannon and Representative James E. Watson of Indiana spent the day in Kansas City. The program included a reception luncheon an auto ride about the city and speeches at the convention hall.
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Uncle Joe
Kansas City
Joseph W. Cannon
James E. "Watson
Indiana
Convention Hall
Real Estate Deal in Wynnton Sees Thirteen Acre Amos Property Sold
Columbus GA reports Livya G. Bowers purchased the Amos property, a thirteen acre tract in Wynnton, for 15000 pounds. She plans to remove the existing houses and substantially improve the site.
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Columbus
Livya G. Bowers
Amos
Wynnton
Habersham County Fair Opens in Cornelia Ga
The Habersham county fair began in Cornelia with speeches by President John Gartin of Clarkesville and Rev W S Robinson. Piedmont College officials and state commissioners urged education, with Piedmont students present and contests in recitations and declamation. Burns won the recitation prize, Buddath the declamatory honor.
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Cornelia
Habersham County
Johh Gartin
Clarkesville
W. 8. Robinson
Campbell
Piedmont College
Damorlat
YW. Garnet
Merritt
Piedmont
Misa Marjory Ford
Mias Juto Green
Turnerville
Mira Piva Burnes
Carnetta Normal Institute
Misa Burns
Leroy Buddath
Carmelia
Charles Fleshman
Demorest
Buddath
Old Habersham
Kryptok Invisible Bifocal Deception Exposed
An ad-style claim touts Kryptok Invisible Bifocal offering seamless far and near vision without a visible seam. It contrasts with Att Imitation Bifocals showing a seam that collects dirt. The copy cites Jno 1. Moore & Bone as Georgia makers at 42 N Broad Street Prudential Building.
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Kryptoka
Jno
Moore & Bone
Ach
Georgia
N. Broad Street
Prudential
African Exhibited Pygmy Attacks Keeper With Knife
In New York on September 26 Ottn Benga, an African exhibitee at the city zoo, attacked a keeper with a knife after being sprayed with a hose. He was disarmed. the incident follows protests by several Black societies over his exhibition.
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New York
Ottn Benga
New York Zoological Garden
Benga
Denga
Mayors Gather for Largest American League Convention
Chicago September 26 The tenth annual convention of the American League of Municipalities opens tomorrow at the Auditorium. President R G Rhett of Charleston says 1800 delegates and wives will attend, forecasting the largest gathering in the group’s history. Mayors and city officials from the United States and Canada show deep interest, with early arrivals already noted. The convention continues through Friday.
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League of Municipalities
Chicago
American League of Municipalities
R. G. Rhett
Charleemon
Learus
United States
Canada
Many Dying From Fright Russian Functionaries’ Terror
A Times letter from St Petersburg cites Prof Alexander Ular saying high Russian officials die or flee in fear. He describes General Skal on governor general of Poland, Dubasofy behind Moscow horrors, and warns of collapse and threats to the czar’s repressive regime amid bombings and assassinations.
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the Times
Faria
St. Petersburg
Alexander Ular
Paris
Count Witte
Sobh Hla Eara
Liewenkampf
Admiral Dubasofy
Moscow
Dublin to Lose Rev. Teneens
Dublin Ga September 25 It is believed Dublin is about to lose Rev Millard A Jenkens pastor of Dublin Baptist church as he considers five calls from Hopkinsville Kentucky Nashville Tennessee Roanoke Virginia Waynesville North Carolina and Baltimore Maryland The Baltimore call came from the former church of Dr Henry M Wharton It is not certain what he will do but it is believed he is seriously weighing the Beltane and Hopkinsville calls Also includes local advertisement references and petition about women with nearby stores and hotels noted.
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Baltimore
Dublin
Millard A. Jenkens
Dublin Baptist Church
Hopkinsville
Nashville
Henry M. Wharton
Mr. Jenkens
Beltane
Hopsins
Macon Citizens Prefer Walking Amid Strike Tensions
In Macon on September 28 the strike mood remained strong with pedestrians outnumbering transit users. Meetings boosted sympathy for strikers as new car conductors faced delays and minor accidents. Police dealt harshly with scab activity while torpedo devices intensified rail tensions. In one clash C S Broxton and John Spikes faced arrest but escaped custody. Davis named commissioner in Montgomery to replace the late J B McMaykin.
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Macon
Nyban
Ins Pectora
Machiniate
Cara
Leatfteen
Judes Nottingham
Broxton
John Spikes
Polles Court
Republicans Won’t Launch State Ticket in Alabama
Birmingham September 25 The Republican state executive committee decided not to nominate a state ticket this year Charles Beatt of Montgomery national committee member and governor candidate said he considered the move opportune to enter the race A resolution condemned any rebel move against party authority aimed at Julia Davidson and other anti administration Republicans planning a mass state convention to meet Thursday to consider a state ticket.
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Birmingham
Ucket
Charles Beatt
Montgomery
Alabama
Jutiua Davidson
Lemon Lime and Bowden Lithia Water Ad at Soda Founts
An old time advertisement urges readers to drink Lemon Lime and Bowden Lithia Water to keep the system in good shape and notes availability for sale at all soda fountains.
Negro editor leaves Augusta amid race tension
In Augusta Georgia on September 25 J White a negro preacher and editor of the necro journal The Georgia Reptim was warned to leave town over incendiary publications. He notified Mayor Allen he would depart and his paper will cease publication. Conservative leaders from both races urged him to leave for safety and he complied.
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Augusta
Georgia Reptim
J. White
Allen
White
Bank Robbery Report in Brady Nebraska
A Brady Nebraska item reports the Bank of Brady was robbed in the morning. Four charges of dynamite were used and the ruin was incomplete. The amount taken is unknown. A large force with dogs is in pursuit of the robbers.
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Brady
Clash Feared Between Races in Alabama Assault
In Oakdale near Mobile a desperate attempt at criminal assault by a Black man on Are J Tunchatone leads to a two hour struggle as the woman fights for her life. If the assailant is captured, lynching fears rise amid racial tension. Army experiments with a fireless cooker prove satisfactory under tough service conditions at a practice camp in Washington.
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Moule
Ala
Oakdale
Mobile
Are. J. Tunchatone
Gro Jn
Army
Washington
Sharpe
Campa
Attempt To Blow Up Barracks In Helsingfora Finland
An unsuccessful attempt occurred at 4 o'clock this morning to blow up the pollen reserve barracks in Helsingfora Finland. One reserve man was slightly injured. The windows of the barracks and adjacent kuarda barracks and other buildings were damaged. There is no clue.
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Helsingfora
Finland
Kuarda
Six Injured In Building Crash In Memphis
Memphis Tenn September 26 a building at 98 South Main street collapsed shortly before 1 pm caused by L Ginnochson saloonkeeper. Six people were pulled from the debris injured some seriously. No deaths believed. Those rescued include Frank A Weaver R Fe Mitchel and Mrs Sophia Rand. Police at 150 pm say no one was killed and several tenants accounted for.
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Memphis
Tenn
South Main Street
Oorupia
L. Ginnochson
Salooniat
Frank A. Weaver
St. Louis
R. FE. Mitchel
Union Lend Company
Mia
Sophia Rand
White Worm Assault Case Stirs York Township Feud
A posse of constables in Peach Bottom Township hunts for Charles Jamuso m& necro after he was charged with assault on George Johnson. The pursuit follows reports of a violent confrontation and a manhunt underway in York County.
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York
Peach Bottom Township
Charles Jamusom
Necro
Il George Johnson
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