Macon Street Car Strike Sparks Riotous Protests
Macon Georgia Aug 21 street car system halted after strike and demonstrations. Thousands walked home as cars stopped from 6 to 7 am. Officers armed with pistols and Winchesters guarded offices as union leaders urged restraint. Conference ordered cars to resume with protection. arbitration efforts under way. One policeman wounded by a mounted rock.
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Macon
Wrap Crae
Ben Commons
Car Men's Union
Nathan May
Macon Federation
Jack Nyhan
Smith
Roads to contest Carmack proviso in rate measure
Washington dispatch reports O P Anderson of Nashville says railroads will obey the rate law and seek legal guidance to answer questions from railroad departments. Lawyers debated constitutional aspects of the Carmack amendment while affirming intent to comply with laws governing interstate railroad operations.
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Washington
O. P. Anderson
Nashville, Tenn
Baxter
Southern Railroad
Raleigh
Atlantic City
Anderson
Columbus Stakes Bid for Agricultural College Site
Special to The Georgian Columbus Ga Aug 21 Columbus is pushing to secure the agricultural college to be located in the fourth district and will present a strong offer. The city argues its public and industrial schools provide superior facilities and will present a site proposal ample for future needs.
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Columbus
Agricultural
Campaign quiet as primary nears in Alabama county race
The contested race for County Treasurer pits Culberson against Woodward as Alabama politics moves slowly. In Calhoun county a campaign event is announced with Emmett O Neal to address voters at the courthouse amid a quiet local scene. A separate report notes a reported assault on a young white girl near Spring Garden Cherokee county. Coast Line names E P Hensegar to head the Wilmington district, replacing J A Fountain.
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Anniston
Ala
Georgia
Emmett O'Neal
Heuvenanterror
Wil
Calhoun County
Court House
Sprin
Gorden
Cherokee County
Peter F Clarke for Treasurer in Atlanta election
A political appeal endorses Peter F Clarke as a capable candidate for treasurer. The note highlights his connections in building and loan associations and banking, asserting his intelligence and contribution to the county’s upbuilding and urging readers to vote for him.
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Atlanta
Peter F. Clarke
Ensepelonny Re Capel
Ely
Persian frontier fighting reported by wire service
St. Petersburg reports daily engagements between Tartars and Russian troops on the Persian frontier. Tartar forces are said to be steadily augmented by Kurdish fighters from beyond the frontier, indicating increased regular warfare in the region.
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St. Petersburg
Metts Seen As Likely Rival For Carr in NC Veterans Election
Wilmington July 21 United Confederate Veterans Association of North Carolina schedules a Thursday election to replace General Julian S. Carr of Durham as commander General James I Metts of Wilmington is a leading candidate. The piece notes campaigning by rivals and mentions county treasurer post as unrelated or humorous aside.
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Wilmington
N. C
United Confederate Veterans’ Association of North Carolina
Julian 8. Carr
Durham
James I. Metts
Governor Vardaman Invited to Speak at Iowa Monument
Jackson Miss Aug 21 Governor Vardaman has been invited by Captain J F Merry of the Iowa Vicksburg military park commission to deliver an address at the unveiling of the Iowa monument scheduled for November. The unveiling will be carried out by Miss Grace Rigby daughter of Captain W T Rigby president of the Vicksburg military park commission.
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Jackson
Miss
Vardaman
J. F. Merry
Iowa Vicksburg Military Park Commission
Iowa Monument
Grace Rigby
W. T. Rigby
Vicksburg Military Park Commission
Rearrangement Furniture Sale Ahead of Busy Season
A ten day sale at Chamberlin Johnson DuBose promises deep discounts on the creme de la creme of stock though excludes office desks and bedding. High standard furniture, including parlor suites, leather rockers, library tables, and spare bedroom pieces, offered at substantial price reductions to spur early buying.
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Chamberlin- Johnson-DuBose
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Culberson
Woodward
Alabama
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China
Aera Ue
Maier & Berkele
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Sians
James Metts
Gen
Carr
Girardeau
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Company
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