Vacation assured for rural carriers in conference bill
Fight over a yearly vacation provision for rural carriers continued in committee. Clay's amendment to authorize annual paid vacation faced opposition from some committee members led by Overstreet and Gardner of New Jersey. The conference endorsed the amendment amid pressure from Georgia and other features of the measure, aligning with the rural carriers' push for funding.
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Wirchington
Clay
Postoffice Apton
Center Committee
Overstreet An Gardner
New Jersey
Joint Debate Preparations Stir Georgia News Room
June 24 report from The Georgian outlines heavy planning for a joint debate. organizers in Rome and surrounding areas arrange crowd control and scheduling as officials prepare venues and security for a high profile political event.
Conventions Gather at Lookout Mountain in June and July
The Georgian-Tenn report lists numerous conventions set for Lookout Mountain this summer. The Southern Association of Store Manufacturers meets June 20, Tennessee Christian Endeavor gathers in early July, and the Alabama freight committee plans important state measures on June 13. Georgia Weekly Press Association hosts July 25–26, with about 200 Kappa Society members at a late July conclave. Southern Nurserymen's Association holds an August 16 meeting lasting several days.
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Tenn
Tione
I Mountain
For- Southern Association of Storefacturers
Tennessee Christian Endeavor On
Alsiana Freight Committee
Pharmaceutical
Georgia Weekly Press Apsocia
Kappa Society
Southern Nurserymen's Associats
Oing
Georgia Pine Sets Sail to South America
A derelict OCR item mentions a vessel named Georgia Pine heading to South America from Branewick, with three million feet cargo. The text is garbled but indicates a direct cargo voyage from Branewick to a southern port, detailing shipment and dockside activity.
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Georgia
South America
Encampment Plan Hinges on Rail Rates for Georgia Troops
Georgia faces a one cent per mile rail rate to move its troops for the Chickamauga encampment while Uncle Sam pays two cents. Colonel A J Scott fights to keep the state rate, with a Southeastern Passenger Association meeting on the 20th to settle the issue. If interstate handling drives up costs, one regiment may be left out and Georgia troops may camp August 6 to 12 under limited transport. The Fifth regiment intends to go to camp regardless, if needed self funding transport.
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Georgia
Uncle Sam
Chickamauga
A. J. Scott
Scott
Southeastern Passenger Association
Scott A Righteous
Gecraia
Eom
Fassenaes
Fort Meecarthe
Twelfth Cavalry
Plethorpe
Chicknrn
Neweld Tilery
Fort Myers
Hospital Corps
Signal Corps
The Casino at Ponce DeLeon Showcases Wella Dunne Harlan
At the Casino theater in Atlanta the Wella Dunne Harlan Company drew loyal crowds for Gloriana with strong new principals. The review praises the troupe, tuneful musical numbers, and fanfare, noting forthcoming nights and a busy sale for next week including Mary Marble in a collar part. Reserved seats go on sale Friday morning with a bustling opening night anticipated.
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Ponce DeLeon
Wella- Dunne-Harlan Company
Gloriana
Atlanta
Tony
Pah NG Co
Road found guilty of giving rebates in four counts
A Chicago rail line was found guilty by a Kansas City jury on four counts for granting rebates on packing house shipments to Armour, Swift, Cudahy, and Nelson Morris. The railway faces a fine of 1000 to 20000 per count with sentencing deferred to June 22 by Judge Smith McPherson. The trials center on preferential rates from Kansas City to international destinations and the Mississippi River route to New York undercutting regular tariffs.
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Kansas City
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Railway Company
States District Court
Armour Packing Company
Swift &Co
Cudahy & Co
Nelson- Morris Packing Company
Smith McPherson
Armour Packing Ary A
Eastwevai
Liverpool
Mississippi River
New York
Noted Waco business leader shot dead in fatal incident
Dallas dispatch reports Dallas, June 14, a fatal Waco shooting killed one of the state’s best known men. Parks was shot five times, two bullets entering his brain, and Nac her was also killed. N. O. Lillard, a stable proprietor, surrendered to the sheriff after the shooting. The dispute stemmed from a business matter.
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Dallas
Texas
Waco Uote
Rne P
Sansa
N. O. Lillard
Parks
Tse Nacher
Tinally
ELOPING LOVERS MEET WITH DIFFICULTY
Norman Reid of Williamston South Carolina and Lilian Brown of Charlotte sought marriage after a failed license attempt in Concord Lexington and Blacksburg. A Methodist minister at Blacksburg married them. They return to Charlotte to celebrate and plan a Virginia honeymoon. The incident stems from missing parental consent and a license in North Carolina where they are required.
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Charlotte
N. C
Gretna Green
Norman Reid
Williamston
8. C
Lilian Brown
Concord
Lexington
N. Y
Knottledy
Blacksburg
Reid
Virginia
Sroom
AAS Ee
South Carolina
Big Fight Brewing in Brownlow's Pasture in Tennessee
In Chatt Tennessee on June 14 local politicians from Democrats and Republicans debate the term center of the state campaign in the First congressional district where Walter P Brownlow holds sway. The conflict between A A Taylor and Brownlow dominates Republican discourse with rumor that Senator elect R I Taylor is involved and Governor Cox may seek the Senate with Brownlow support. This signals continued Democratic strength for some time.
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Chatt Tenn
Walter P. Brownlow
A. A. Taylor
Brownlow
R. I. Taylor
Cox
Tennessee Ward
Mills to be sent to Philippine Islands from West Point
Washington announces Brigadier General Albert L. Mills will be relieved of duty as superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point and assigned to active duty likely in the Philippines or another military department. Secretary Taft signals Hugh D. Scott of the Fourteenth Cavalry as the favored successor, with Scott currently serving in the Philippines.
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Washington
Albert L. Mills
Military Academy
West Point
Phillippines
General Mills
War Department
An Wens
Academ
Gene Mills
Taft
Jane
Hugh D. Scott
Fourteenth Cavalry
Apts
Leehana Wood
Wreck suits reach a total of $315000
Three more suits were filed Thursday morning against Central of Georgia and Atlanta and West Point Railroad for the picnic train wreck of June 6, bringing the total damages claimed to $315,000. Plaintiffs include Frank Carley and Frank T. Carley each seeking $6,000 and Walter B. Hudson seeking $20,000, with prior total at $310,000.
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Central of Georgia
Atlanta
West Point
Frank Carley
Frank T. Carley
Walter B. Hudson
Peaches Destroyed by Tuesday Storm in Arlington
A Tuesday storm near Arlington Ga caused extensive damage with peaches crushed by the wind and rain. Telegraph and telephone lines were down and farmers reported heavy fruit loss, with many trees and crops affected. observers compare it to the famed 1883 September storm as the most severe in years.
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Arlington
Memory of Old Put cottage becomes colonial museum
Under DAR auspices and in a large gathering, the Israel Putnam cottage at Horses Neck near Greenwich was dedicated today as a colonial museum. Gov Roberts and Putnam Phalanx led the event with state officials and military and historical society representatives from New York Boston Hartford and beyond. The cottage, once Putnam’s headquarters and later an inn, dates to about 1729 and is linked to his famous escape from British troops on February 26 1779.
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Greenwich
Conn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Israel Putnam
Horesneck
Governor Roberts
New York
Boston
Hartford
Springfield
Pat's- Hil
General Putnam
Tyron
Fourteen Graduates Receive Their Diplomas in Washington
Washington Ga June 14 The graduating class held a night ceremony in the Public school to close one of the era’s notable events despite inclement weather. A large crowd gathered as medals were awarded for eighth grade with Hon S Irvin, chairman, presenting the medals and Edward Wills receiving the eighth grade medal after the exercises were postponed from earlier plans due to weather.
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Washington
Aeei
Torinht
Oa Itucoenatu
S. Irvin
Cens
Boy shoots girl at Randolph Street station tragedy
Crowds at Randolph Street station of the Illinois Central hear four shots as Minnie Rice, 17, is wounded twice. Almer Meyer, 19, tries to shoot himself but the revolver misfired. Meyer is seized. Rice likely to die. Authorities note the event appears linked to a rejected suit.
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Chicago
Randolph Street
Ilinois Central Railroad
Minnie Rice
Almer Meyer
Hoe-Kake Comes Hot From the Press in Kimball
The New Kimball publication Hoe-Kake, edited by Mr. Zimmer, a hotel man of ability, risks its reputation due to his direct use of the official pen. The paper brims with wit, wisdom, and information, extols the town, and prints daily arrivals list, earning praise from fellow Fourth Estate editors.
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Kimball
Zimmer
Boniface
Clergy member charged in New York church case
Rev. Spitska Koster of Hull Iowa faces suspension from the Reformed Church in America as his case is heard in session at St. Nicholas Loretto. He contends the particulars in the prior hearing were not correctly given and asserts the facts were misreported.
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New, York
Spitska Koster
Hull
Iowe
Clerey of
of the Reformed Church
America
Nicholas” Loretto
Rees
Hoke Smith Speaks To Very Large Audience
Cleveland Ga June 14 Hon Hoke Smith candidate for governor spoke to one of the largest gatherings seen in this county Farmers from all parts attended showing interest in the pending fight and issues discussed He spoke on corporate diafranchisement of the era and held attentive listeners for two and a half hours before departing for Bialraville to speak yesterday
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Cleveland
Hoke Smith
J. Smith
Bialraville
German Ambassador Compares Teddy To Chinese Emperor
New York June 14 Baron Von Sternberg the German ambassador compared Theodore Roosevelt to the long dead Chinese emperor Kang Hi a Confucian scholar of two centuries ago The envoy told Mr Roosevelt that his views and actions resemble the emperor and he cited similarities in conduct and diplomacy, stirring listeners with the analogy.
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Teddy
New York
Beron G. von Sternberg
Kang Hi
China
Roosevelt
Baron” von Sternberg
Masins
King HC
Debating Child Labor Bill Before Atlanta Sociological Society
The Atlanta Sociological Society will host a debate on the child labor bill that was killed in the legislature. Opposing sides will be represented by Hon. Jack J. Spalding and Hon. Hooper Alexander, with Mr. McKelway also participating to present arguments free from political or corporate influence.
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Atlanta Sociological Society
Carnegiebrary
Jack J. Spalding
Hooper Alexander
McKelway
The
Sociological Society
Bankers Memorial Before Senate
A joint Georgia and Florida Bankers Associations memorial, presented in Atlanta, asks Congress for a larger issue of $1, $2, and $6 bills and a supporting bill. Senator Bacon notes gold certificates can’t be issued in smaller denominations than $20 and calls for a more elastic currency system.
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Washington
Georgia
Florida Bankers’ Associations
Atlanta
Bacon
House of Representatives
Will Send Mighty Fleet Into Oriental Waters
Portsmouth Va June 14 That Uncle Sam intends to maintain one of the strongest fleets afloat in Asiatic waters is apparent in semi official information leaking out here In naval circles there is talk of the departure of a strong armored cruiser squadron to the Philippines This squadron comprises the West Virginia Colorado Maryland and Pennsylvania The government recently sent the protected cruisers Galveston and Chattanooga to the Far East and now reports indicate the armored cruiser division of the Atlantic fleet will sail early The Wisconsin and Ohio are to return to the States for repairs once the armored cruisers reach Asiatic waters
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Portsmouth
Sam
Asiatic
Philippines
Shorts
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Galveston
Chattanooga
Far East
Wisconsin
Ohio
Aalatic
Friend of Pennypacker Held as Bigamist
Philadelphia June 14 Arthur P Abernethy writer and son of Rutherford College founder is arrested on bigamy charges. He married Miss Effie Gable of Pittsburg after her convent graduation five years ago. His second wife Mina Eva Ritter of South Twelfth Street Philadelphia. He is held without bail for Jersey authorities.
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Philadelphia
Arthur P. Abernethy
Troubles of Castellanes May Be Kept Secret
Paris June 14. It is said on authority that Countess Anna de Castellane has not abandoned her suit for divorce and has no history of so doing. It is probable that a settlement will be reached which will make a public hearing unnecessary.
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Paris
Anna de Castellane
Through Sleeping Car Line to Wrightsville Beach
Seaboard operates through sleeping cars from Atlanta each Saturday from June to August to Wrightsville Beach, delivering passengers to Waile Beach hotels. Departures are 6 30 a m from Atlanta with Thursday returns to arrive by 6 20 p m. Season tickets cost 14 55 and weekend five day tickets cost 6 25.
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Wrightsville Beach, N .C
Wa le Beach
Atlanta
Wrightsville
Seaboard
Gov Glenn backs compulsory education in North Carolina
Governor Glenn told the Raleigh Teachers Assembly that compulsory schooling should extend to children up to ages 13 or 14. He warned that parents who pull children from school to work could be brought under the vagrancy act or placed in the county pauper home. About 700 teachers attended from across the state.
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Charlotte
N. C
Glenn
North Carolina
Teachers’ Assembly
Raleigh
Depew in Seclusion Not at Muldoon's
New York June 14 Senator Chauncey M. Depew remains in seclusion with his family at the Morton Paton place near North Ferry on the road to Ardleigh. He is taking the rest cure there and has not been a patient at William Mulrae sanitarium despite reports.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Morton 8
Paton Place
Bs Ferry
Ardleigh
William Mulrae Sanitarium
Waite Pialaw
Second primary election results in Jacksonville sheriff race
Special to The Georgiaa Jacksonville Fla June 14 In the second primary election held here Tuesday I L Harris 53 votes 8 H Melton 37 for sheriff. Plurality over Dodge by 5e peak we. tee and Bien en majori over Dodge for sheriff.
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Jacksonville
Fla
I. L. Warris
H. Melton
W. H
Knights of Pythias elect new officers in Greensboro
Charlotte N C June 14 At Greensboro Wednesday the state convention of Knights of Pythias elected grand chancellor and treasurer with W W Wilson of a trelate W Coppege of Hockingham Ingham and master exchequer John Mills of Rutherford records and seal W T Hollowell of Goldston grand master at arms McBryde Holt of Graham the results announced for the coming year
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Charlotte
N. C
Greensboro
Knights of Pythias
Pan Conante
W. W. Wilson
Trelate
W Coppege
Hockingham
Ingham
John Mills
Ruther
W. T. Hollowell
Goldstorm
McBryde Holt
Graham
Kansas Wheat Farmers Seek 21000 Extra Helpers
Topeka June 14 Wheat harvest requires 21000 additional men and 3000 wagons this season. Harvest starts mid month and ends mid July. planting will follow immediately and extend to September 1.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kans
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