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Newspaper

Atlanta Georgian

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1906

Page

12

Nicholas Longworth May Serve as Secretary to Policyholders

Special to The Georgian Aug 16 Congressman Longworth son in law of President Roosevelt may become secretary of the policyholders committee of Mutual Life Insurance Company A meeting is scheduled at the International Policyholders’ Committee office to discuss forming a governing ticket for the holders at forthcoming elections and to align both committees on a satisfactory slate.

Nicholas Longworth THE Mutual Life Company New York Longworth Roosevelt Mutual Life Insurance Company Zangworn Seymour Eaton Samuel Untermeyer McClinstock Mutual McClintock International Policyholders’ Committee Broad Street International Committee Mutual Life Policyholders’ Association Heyhold

Car Workers Seek 10 Percent Pay Rise at Atlantic Coast Line Shops

Members of the Car Workers' Union at Atlantic Coast Line shops present a petition demanding a 10 percent wage increase. The company has not acted yet. Carpenters currently earn about $2.25 a day, and the workers say they are the poorest paid mechanics in the city.

Car Workers Atlantic Coast Line

Money Scarcity Baffles Augusta Borrowers

Special to The Georgian reports Augusta, Georgia, faces tight money and cautious lenders. Rufus Brown, in charge of the Augusta bank, notes uncertain conditions with farmers drawing down funds, banks cautious, and loan demand muted as August tensions affect personal and business credit.

Augusta Rufus Brown Angusta Eos House Lana

Nine Georgia congressmen face no opposition

Twenty three line garbled text notes that nine of eleven Georgia delegates in Congress have no opponents. It mentions Elijah B. Lewis facing Dudley Hughes in the Third District and references other named figures such as Rufus E. Lester, William Clifton, J A Hrannen, Walter W. Sheppard, and Charles L. Bartlett. The passage hints at upcoming nominations and a largely uncontested delegation with only a possible new man from the First District.

Georgia Congress Elijah B. Lewis Hon Dudley Hughes Heath Rufus EF. Lester William Cutten McIntosh J. W. Overstreet Screven Gordon Law Cha Fam Nanrides Smith Gitinghan Wiliam Clifton J I J. A. Hrannen Dullock Walter W. Sheppard Thomas Mt Thomas W Wick William G. Brantley Charles L. Bartlett Paplaok Oe Jeraon

I am a public benefactor says this modern siren

Dorothy Dix outlines a bold confession by Mrs. Bing F Verrault who advertised in papers to meet men offering money and gifts under the pretense of marriage She describes how several suitors including a Philadelphia grocer and a man from Mutual Life pursued her with promises and lavish offers while she claims to expose fraud and teach men a lesson in social manners.

Dorothy DIX New York Circe Renee Bing F. Verrault Helen Hamilton Jesse McClelland Philadelphia Klesler

Pope denounces French church laws in papal message

Rome reports Osservatore Romano prints the pope's appeal to French bishops amid the nation’s separation of church and state. He urges lawful, united action to defend religion in France, condemns violent protests, and warns against enforcing the laws that threaten church rights.

Rome Italy Osservatore Romano Eneretta France Pius Republic of Francs

Japanese Navy Student III With Typhoid Fever

Acnsports reports on Kingiro Mat, the sole Japanese student at Naval Selement, hospitalized with typhoid fever. The brief notes his confinement to the case hospital and provides minimal additional context.

NAVY Kingiro Naval Sealemy

Candidate Declares Candidacy for Fourth Ward Council

Dr B E Pearce announces run for council from the Fourth Ward in the forthcoming white primary, stating intent to represent residents and seek election on the ticket. The notice signals candidacy and engagement with local politics ahead of the primary date.

Haden to Address American Bankers in St Louis

Charles J. Haden of Atlanta will speak at the American Bankers Association meeting in St Louis on October 19. His talk titled A Plan for the Cotton Fields discusses currency expansion to aid crop movement and protect farmers from forced sales, reflecting East West South banking perspectives. The event, with nearly ten thousand banks, is expected to be the largest in the association’s history.

Charles J. Haden Atlanta American Bankers’ Association St. Louis Haden Illinois Bankers’ Association Peoria St. Ware Den

Eye Glasses Highlight Integral Kryptok Bifocals

An advertisement notes Eye glasses as key to appearance and promotes the Integral Kryptok invisible bifocals from John L. Moore & Sons in Genesee 42 North Broad Street near the Prudential Building. The ad emphasizes dressy style and comfort and locates the retailer in the Prudential Building area.

Jno. L. Moore & Sons N. Broad &T Prudential Building

Man Dies Saving Girls After Train Emergency

Private Leeeed Wire reports Daniel Colt, 21, a brakeman for the Lronton railroad, lost his life while saving three girls from danger as a train backed through a cut. He signaled the engineer to stop and, urging caution, caused the engineer to cut steam abruptly, throwing Colt under the wheels.

Leeeed Wire Allentown Daniel Colt Lronton Lont Colt

Immigrants Wanted by Augusta People

Augusta Ga Aug 15 Secretary W J Moore head of the Chamber of Commerce reports that Georgia will not take up the immigration bill this year but funds in the agricultural department may be used to secure immigrants. Local representatives say money will be set aside for the department to pursue immigrants in Georgia.

Augusta W. J. Moore Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Department Georgia

District Conference Meets at Metcalf in Pelham Ga

The Thomanville district of the South Georgia conference convened at Metcalf with Rev Ed F P C o resid ing elder. Cork's last year as district leader. He will move to Nashville in December as junior missionary. Charles Wenter and De W M ind are among present pastors. 132 persons have been added to the church.

Pelham Thomanville South Georgia Cork Nashville Tenn Charies Wenter R. Mi Ind A. Base Ser Ormpeon Winergeene

Accident on steamer Hesaie near Brunswick wharf

An excursionist returning from St. Simons Island nearly drowned after a misstep caused a fall from the gangplank of the steamer Hesaie tied at Brunswick wharf. A youthful unidentified man slipped overboard but was pulled to safety.

Brunawick St. Simon's Jazard

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