Compressing firms converge for fifth annual convention
About 175 delegates from Atlantic Compress Company and Quit Compress Company gather in the city for a three day meeting. Manager Hanson arranges the program at the Piedmont hotel with sessions starting 10 o’clock Monday and concluding Wednesday. Delegates from nearly every cotton growing state expected, except Tennessee, to discuss facilities and operations of the firms with over 60 mills in their networks.
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Atlantic Compress Company
Ausatd
Quit Compress Company
Memphis
Panson
Atlantic Company
Piedmont
Rms Represencs
Hanson
Guilcom Company
Atlantic
Gulf
Fight on the cattle tick systematic effort described
A federal and state collaboration to root out cattle fever ticks was discussed by Prof L J Klein of the US Department of Agriculture and Captain K R Wright of the state agricultural element. The 1885 appropriation funds animal industry work. Klein favors tick suppression via cattle treatment followed by starved pasturage. Georgia lists Rabun Towns Union as immune. Fannin Gilmer shown progress and aims for full clearance.
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L. J. Klein
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
KR. FB. Wright
Klein
Sueh Gaston
Georgia
Rabun
Towns
Union
Georgia Department
Fannin
Gilmer
Ice Combine Case Settled Out of Court
Specral reports that ice manufacturers and the prosecuting attorney reached an agreement ending further prosecution of the alleged combine. Jacksonville Ice Company to be dissolved and a written price guarantee to consumers issued. Prices set at 35 cents per 100 pounds, 16 cents per 60 pounds, 10 cents per 25 pounds, or 13 1-3 cents per 5 pounds. The case remains pending and can be revived if the agreement is violated.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Jacksonville Ice Company
Career as Nurse Ended by Cupid
Washington date Aug 2 reports a nurse named Cora Madden of a hospital in the capital married William H. Schuster of Belleville Ontario. The ceremony occurred yesterday at the Church of the Incarnation rectory. Madden had planned a nursing career in Napanee before meeting her suitor. Schuster came to Washington and extended his proposal, ending Madden's nursing ambitions.
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Washington
Cora Madden
William H. Schuster
Belleville
Ontario
Canada
Glock
Church of Incarnation
I Oma Emarmanovi
Miss Madden
Napanee
Palaot
Mike Finn
Mike
Sued High Officials for Wrecking Paper Case
Private Leased Wire reports Bird of San Juan Porto Rico sues eight top American officials in Brooklyn Supreme Court for 100000 damages. Defendants include former governor William H Hunt now a federal judge in Montana attorney general Willis Sweet son of Justice Harlan and Beekman Winthrop current New York governor Saree pe injure a. The suit alleges wrecking his pet ruined his reputation and forced him from the island amid other civil actions.
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New York
Hobarts
Bird
Min & Newspaper
San Juan
Porto Rico
Secessor
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
William H. Hunt
Montana
Willis Sweet
James Harlan
Justice Harlan
Peetany
Beekman Winthrop
Americans Spend Fortunes on Drinks and Tobacco
Washington rate of spending shows elites enjoy drinking and smoking. Internal Revenue figures for the year ending July 1 report beer revenues at 49 million dollars and tobacco products rising, with cigarettes and chewing tobacco forming a large portion of the outlay.
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Washington, D. C
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Abs Erickning
Ud clamped, Saratoga panic hits local sports scene
Aug 2 Saratoga reports chaos as the Ud closes Canfeld's game and Zo’s Bridge Club, both going out of business amid police action. Joe Ullman and Mackin linked to local clubs, with unclear details as the scene descends into turmoil and uncertain futures for nearby sports venues.
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Saratoga
Canfeld
Bridge Club
Joe Ullman
Williams substitute passed by the Senate
The Senate approved the Williams substitute to the Kelly bill by a 31 to 7 vote to elect railroad commissioners by the people. It shifts election dates, removes Joseph M. Brown, and aligns terms with regular elections, with temporary gubernatorial appointments for vacancies. Senator Williams called it a crowning achievement as the bill returns to the House for approval.
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Senate
Williams
Kelly
Alsobrook
A. C. Blalock
O. A. Blalock
Bloodworth
Bond
Bunn
Candler
Camthers
Carswell
Fitzgerald
Fortner
Furr
Graybill
Hand
Hogan
McAllister
McHenry
Miller
Parke Phillips
Reid
Steed
Strange
Ware
Sutprec
Eaencolpsionieera M. Row
Bunn, Steed
Willams
House
County Board Alters Street Name in Marietta Foot
County commissioners voted to change the name of Collins Avenue at the foot of Marietta to Church Street in response to a resident request. The meeting also handled road and position updates including a new county road commissioner and Seaboard railway movements affecting local transportation and funeral access.
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Collins Avenue
Marietta
Church Street
Casey’s Cemetery
Pears
T. E. Kemp
Bryants
J. T. Sutters
Fear in Mexico is Exaggerated Says Captain Dowling
Cap tain John F. Dowling reports from Mexico City that sensational reports of anti American agitation are unfounded. He forwards a telegram to Washington stating there is no trouble anywhere in the region and that anti American sentiment is not widespread. The State Department has received similar assurances from the ambassador.
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Drg
Washington
Wallington Times
John F. Dowling
Mexico
First Alabama Band Among Largest at Chickamauga Maneuvers
Special to The Georgina reports on Chickamauga battlefield maneuvers with about 3,500 troops in action. Camps are sanitary and upbeat spirit prevails among troops, including notable Virginia bands from Fortress Monroe and the First Alabama Band.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga
Acion
Virginia
Fortress Monroe
Alabama
Alumni organize Bulloch County unit to fund college training
Statesboro August 3 in a court house meeting alumni of the University of Georgia organized the University jeu of Bulloch County. The club aims to ensure any deserving boy in Bulloch County can receive a college training with funds supplied if needed. Thirty five members elected officers including Nemer Froeter as president and J D Jones as secretary. Resolutions praised the university’s growth and urged support for its expansion and future as a premier southern center of learning.
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Statesboro
University of Georgia
University Jeu
Bulloch County
Walloch County
Onel Nemer Froeter
Tt, i Samples
G. 8. Johnston
Howell Cone
J. D.jones
University of Georgian
South
America
Pat
Islavars
Nook
Castro Sues For Ten Million Over Railroad Allegations
Caracas reports President Castro seeks ten million dollars in damages from Compagnie Francaise de Chemins de fer Ven leaueliens. Venezuela accuses the firm of building a railroad solely to collect funds, with the project supposedly guaranteed by the national treasury and later freed from that obligation by the government Senate.
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Caracas
Castro
Compagnie Francaise de Chemins de Fer Venleaueliens
Venezuela
Senate of
Sporting News Highlights and Boxing Rumors
Full page sports notes recap the season’s pennant race context in baseballs The Boston Nationals best New York Giants this year matching prior seasons and Beebe’s strong return with five wins in six starts The boxing scene features John Summers arriving from England seeking a bout at 18 pounds The Rockingham Park meet costs and gate receipts are noted with betting rings and attendance patterns in New England
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Boston Nationals
New York Giants
Rockingham Park
Basem
N. H
New England
Big Boxing Bouts In Los Angeles And Philadelphia
Frankie Nell signs to meet Harry Baker in a twenty round bout at the Pacific Athletic Club in Los Angeles on August 7. Jimmy Walsh declines further bouts before meeting Nell in Los Angeles on August 13. Sailor Burke returns from Sullivan County in top shape seeking Joe Thames in the western welter. At the Broadway Athletic Club in Philadelphia tonight Jack Blackburn meets Billy Burke in a star welterweight bout. Dick Fitzpatrick wins a fifteen round decision over Jack O Keeffe in Grand Rapids amid a fast scoring fight and a hairline call. An unsigned Atlanta Georgian note warns readers that unsigned communications are not used in its columns.
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New York
Frankie Nell
California
Harry Baker
Sailor Burke
Brooklyn
Sullivan County
Burke
Joe Thames
Broadway Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Jack Blackburn
Billy Burke
Richmond
Dick Fitspatrick
Jack O'Keefe
Grand Rapids
Coffey
Fitzpatrick
John K. Weaver Ill After Severe Rheumatism
John K. Weaver, a well known figure in his county and in Atlanta, is seriously ill at his home Glenwood Riverside. Confined to bed with a severe rheumatic attack, he has been ill for two months and is described as practically helpless. Weaver formerly resided in the city and is reported to have many friends who regret his ailment.
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John K. Weaver
Atlanta
Glenwood
Verside
Married 20 Years Ends in Divorce Suit in Atlanta
Mrs Lula Gresham sues for divorce from J C Gresham after twenty years of marriage spent mainly in Atlanta. She cites habitual drunkenness and abusive treatment, asks for custody of five minor children and alimony, absolute divorce, with the suit filed in the superior court Thursday morning.
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Atlanta
Lula ¥. Gresham
J. C. Gresham
W. R. Dale
Tariff Notice Order May Be Scheduled
Railroads challenge the Interstate Commerce Commission demand for thirty days notice of all tariff changes. They argue export tariffs are impractical to delay and note steamships sailing from ports for foreign trade often cut rates before notice can be given.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Porta
Walthour Race Cancelled Amid Advertising Mixup
The Atlanta Georgian reports Bobby Walthour was in Berlin, not Oxford Lake park as advertised with Jenkins, leading to cancellation of the Walthour-Jenkins races. Anniston Electric & Gas Co. confirms a contract with Walthour’s managers was cancelled.
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Anniston
Ali
Bobby Walthour
Jenkins
Bobby
Germany
Oxford Lake Park
Bobbie’ Walthour
Mr. Jenkins
Atlanta
Robert Walthour
Anniston Electric & Gas CO
Wind-up notes and umpire antics spark notes from Atlanta game
Umpire Shuster fled after Tuesday's game then reappeared Wednesday and faced crowd scorn amid a doubleheader dispute. Don Jose Zaraza Maracaibo Cora Orinoco Barquialmeto Caracan Venezuela Castro earns praise for Nashville, Buckley praised as top umpire. Atlanta rally edged Nashville on a late score as Buckley and others argued calls and players exchanged tension in the field. Shuster claims fifteen years in baseball with varied roles.
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Jose Zaraza
Maracaibo
Cora Orlnoco Barquialmeto Caracan Venezuela
Castro
Nashville
Atti Casey Thoe
Bal Qua Et Aoile
Shuster
Mme
Shipyards Immune From Eight Hour Law
Washington reports William Cramp & Sons and the New York Ship Building Company plus other warship builders will not be forced to observe the eight hour law unless government policy reverses. Navy department informally advised that the Justice Department opinion may not require compliance.
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Washington
William Cramp & Sons
New York Ship Building Company
Navy Department
Department of Justice
Rails Schedule Fragments Incomplete From Savannah to Macon
Fragmentary timetable shows arrivals and departures between Savannah Macon and Montgomery with stations Mirena Street Madison Avenue and Augusta. Times listed include 5:00 pm 8:00 am and 7:10 am with multiple origin and destination hints.
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Pam
Patria
Prom Savanna
Macon
Jacksongill Tee
Ravantianics
Belinea LaGrange
Montgome
Montney
Southern Railway Timetable From Atlanta to Major Points
The Atlanta terminal at Mitchell and Madison lists daily trains to Birmingham Chicago Cincinnati Louisville and beyond. Services include the Chicago and Cincinnati Limited with Pullman sleep cars, and through connections to New York and Washington, with various local and through coaches.
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Atlanta
New Terminal
Mitchell and
Madison Avenue
N. B
Bris
Birmingham
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louteville
Ued Wick
Tsiviny
Craens
Washington
Washod
New York
Io. S
Amecal Acon
DAILE
Louis
Noted Geographer Thompson Harris Dies at 67
Washington August 2 Professor Almon Harris Thompson aged 67 well known geographer and longtime United States Geological Survey official died this evening of cancer of the stomach after several years of illness. He had been connected with the survey since 1882 and held a prominent position in geography and exploration.
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Washington
Almon Harris ‘Thompson
United States Geological
Nected Sings
Anne
Second Party candidate announces for council posts
A series of announcements list candidates seeking council seats in multiple wards subject to the white primary. Individuals named include PRESS HUDDLESTON OR B E PEARCE JOHN W GRANT and others announcing runs in the Second Third Fourth and Sixth wards with primary dates around August 22.
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Ugue
Huddleston
Fourth Ward
B. E. Pearce
Ify
Council Iin
County Treasurer Candidate Announcements Declared
RF Clarke and Agon Sharp announce candidacies for County Treasurer subject to the August 22 primary. Both statements appear as formal notices of intent to run in the upcoming election. The texts indicate a party or fielding affiliation and a self presentation as official candidates.
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RF. Clarke
C. Sharp
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National Bureau of Animal Industry
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the Marvelous
Sylt
Haveeen
Homer W. Head
Oscar T. Head
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Central of Georgia Railroad
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C. C. Harvey
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Ala
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