Yearly vacation provision fuels committee battle over postoffice bill
In a lengthy conference committee session the postoffice appropriation bill faces a clash over a yearly paid vacation for rural carriers. Opponents from the committee resist while Senator Clay secures an endorsement of his amendment after pressure from supporters and party leaders.
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Wire. Org
Turamall
Creimnas Overstreaer
New Jersey
Clay
Rarriera
Penrose Deller
Chay
Ieliesan Rom Ge
Joint Debate Preparations At Mobley Park Arena
The Georgian reports heavy preparations for a joint debate in Rome Georgia on June 38 with 2000 seats at Mobley park arena. Organizers will erect a grand platform and elaborate decorations as Smith and Fuller prepare to address the crowd amid a high profile gubernatorial contest.
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Rome
N. Fuller
Mobley Park
Many Conventions Set For Lookout Meetings
The Georgian reports a string of forthcoming conventions in Lookout Mountain area with substantial investment holdings. Notable groups include Tennessee Christian Endeavor, Pharmaceutical interest panels, Georgian Weekly Press Association, Kappa Society, and Nurserymen's Association, planning sessions from June through August with hundreds of attendees and multi day events.
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Ttanooga
Entior
Tennessee Christian Endeavor
S Order
Press Associa
Kappa Society
GIA PINE GOES TO SOUTH AMERICA
The Brunswick vessel GIA PINE embarks for a South American voyage with cargo details noting direct sailings. The record mentions tonnage, cargo tonnage, and freight movements between ports, highlighting supply chain moves and maritime logistics.
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Gia Pine
South America
Encampment plan hinges on rail rates for Georgia troops
Georgia faces a critical choice on transport costs for its regiments to the Chickamauga encampment in August. The state seeks a one cent per mile rate to railroads, while rail carriers push for two cents. outcome may determine whether two or three Georgia regiments participate and how long troops stay in camp. The issue rests with the Southeastern Passenger Association meeting June 20 to decide final rates.
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Georgia
Uncle Bam
Chickamauga
A. J. Soott
Asalutant
Uncle Sam
Scott
Southeastern
Georga
Alabama
Fort McPehr
Twelfth Cavalry
At Theaters Casino Show At Ponce De Leon
The Wells Dunne Harlan Company drew loyal crowds to the Casino at Ponce De Leon last night with Gloriana. The critics praise the company and musical numbers and note a new week with The Night of the Fourth featuring Little Chip and Mary Marble. Matinees scheduled Thursday afternoon and Saturday.
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Ponce DeLeon
Wells- Dunne-Harlan Company
Gloriana
Atlanta
Dil
Little Chip
Mary Marble
Oad Found Guilty of Giving Rebates Trial Verdict
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Co was found guilty by a federal jury on four counts for granting concessional rates on packing house shipments for export to Armour Packing Co Swift & Co Cadahy Co and Nelson Morris. Sentencing deferred to June 22 with fines possible from $1,000 to $30,000 per count.
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Kansas City
Chicago, Buy— and Quincey Railway Co
United States District Court
Armour Packing Company
Swift & Co
Cadahy & Co
Nelson- Morris Packing Company
Smith McPherson
Lcrleeton Valleys
Liverpool
New York
Waco shooting kills famous horseman William Parks
A fatal Waco shooting described as a business dispute left William Parks, a noted Texas horseman, dead from five gunshots. N O Lillard, a stable proprietor, surrendered to the sheriff after the incident. Parks' wife remains uninformed of the death as authorities investigate the fatal affray.
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Dallas
Texas
Waco
William Parks
N. O. Lillard
Parks
ELOPING LOVERS MEET WITH DIFFICULTY
Norman Reid of Williamston North Carolina and Miss Lilian Brown formerly in Charlotte faced license and consent hurdles across several towns. After failed attempts in Concord Lexington and Greenville they found a minister willing in Columbia South Carolina, married there, and began their honeymoon in Charlotte at the Leland hotel. They plan one more trip to pay expenses and return with family notice.
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Charlotte
N. C
Gretna Green
Norman Reid
Williamston
Lilian Brown
Concord
Lexington
Mohilacknbure
8. C
Coupig
Eld
Leland Hotel
Venia
Srr
South Carolina
Brownlow Fight Dominates East Tennessee Poll Edge
Special to The George Chattanoggs Tennessee June 14 Democrats and Republicans clash over Walter P Brownlow in First district with A A Tays Brownlow feuding and hints that Senator elect R L aerial may back Cox. The dispute signals ongoing party battles and possible shifts toward East Tennessee.
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George Chattanoggs
Tenn
Pontiess
Walter P. Brownlow
A. A. Tays
Brownlow
R. L. Aerial
Cox
Ren Fe
Brownlow Forces
General Mills to be moved from West Point to new command
Brigadier General Albert L. Mills is to be relieved as superintendent of the military academy at West Point and assigned to active duty, possibly in the Philippines, as commander of a military department. The War Department has decided to relieve General Mills and name a successor is not yet definite. Major Hugh Scott is described as a leading candidate.
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Washington
Albert L. Mills
Military Academy
West Point
Philippines
Milla
War Department
Tate
Hugh Scott
Pattia
Lands
Wreck suits reach a total of $315 000
The damage suits against Central of Georgia and the Atlanta and West Point Railroad total $315,000 after three more complaints were filed Thursday morning. Plaintiffs include Frank Carley with $5,000, Frank T. Carley with $10,000, and Walter B. Hudson with $6,000, bringing the cumulative demand to $315,000.
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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
Arlington Ga June 14 This section was visited by a storm Tuesday from about 2 to 7 oclock in the afternoon which did considerable damage Conservative men place the damage as follows Cotton and other growing crops at an 80 per cent loss Peach crop ruined as the worst storm since that time The wind and rain lasted about five hours.
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Arlington
Memory of Old Put Honored at Colonial Museum Dedication
A large crowd attended the dedication of the Israel Putnam cottage at Horse Neck as a colonial museum under the Daughters of the American Revolution. Governor Roberts and officials from New York, Boston, Hartford, Springfield, and others joined to mark the site once used by General Israel Putnam in 1779, including his famed escape down stone steps on Pat's Hill. The 200 year old house, standing since 1729, later served as an inn and housed Putnam the morning of February 26, 1779 after his lapa escape from Tyron's troops.
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Greenwich
Conn
Daughters of the American Revolution
Israel Putnam
Horseneck
Governor Roberts
Futasco Janx
Triotic
New York
Boston
Hartford
Springfield
Pat's Hill
General Putnam
Tyron
Fourteen Graduates Receive Their Diplomas
In AY met mn Ga on June 14 the Public schol auditorium hosted a graduation ceremony for fourteen graduates. Trustees Hon Irvin awarded diplomas. Montgomery Stokes Hill won the best senior award, and Wills received the third grade performance medal. Weather caused postponement from Monday to Wednesday evening.
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Mn Ga
W ‘Washington
Svitnees
Hon. & Irvin
The
of Trustees
Montgomery Stokes Hill
Wills
Fatal shooting at Randolph Street Station in Chicago
Hundreds watched as Minnie Rice aged 17 was wounded twice when Almer Moyer 19 attempted suicide after shooting her at Randolph Street Station. The incident occurred at 7:30 AM as commuters arrived from suburban trains. Moyer was captured. investigators note a possible doomed romance and a rejected suit.
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Chicago
Randolph Street
Illinois Central Railroad
Minnie Rice
Almer Moyer
Hoe-Kake Comes Hot From the Press
The New Kimball Hoe-Kake graces the masthead with editor Mr. Zimmer at its helm. He is famed as a hotel man but now wields the editorial pen with notable flair. The paper brims with wit wisdom and inform ation and praises the New Kimball while listing daily arrivals.
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An Vidimmmer
Kimball
Zimmer
Boniface
Iowa clergyman suspended for alleged horse deal shown at synod
Rev. Spitaka Koster of Hull Iowa arrives in New York under clergy suspension from the Reformed Church in America over alleged fraudulent horse dealings. He asserts prior particulars were misrepresented in the earlier report as the synod in session at Nicholas church considers the case.
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New York
Spitaka | Koster
Hull
Iowa
Reformed Church In America
New Tore
Nicholas’ Church
Hoke Smith Speaks to Large Georgia Audience
Cleveland Ga June 14 Hon Hoke Smith candidate for governor spoke to one of the largest crowds at a political gathering in this rural area The farmers busy with peas paid close attention as he outlined his usual campaign issues He spoke about two hours and a half and then left for Blairsville where he spoke yesterday.
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Cleveland
Hoke Smith
Bialravilie
German Ambassador Rails at Teddy Roosevelt Comparison Claim
New York dispatch reports German Ambassador Baron von Sternberg drawing a parallel between Theodore Roosevelt and the Chinese emperor Kang Hsi. He labeled the claim as a “ble discovery” and urged the audience to consider the resemblance, while critics charged the remark as inappropriate and sensational.
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Teddy
New York
K Yon Eee
Roosepan
Psienthinese Gwa Porceven
Kang Hi
Vi Sternberg Cree
King H
Mrz
Child Labor Bill Debated by Atlanta Sociological Society
Pro and con arguments on the child labor bill, vetoed by the legislature, will be presented Wednesday evening at the Carnegie library. Hon. Jack J. Spalding and Hon. Hooper Alexander, once on opposite sides, will debate with Mr. McKelway, aiming to discuss the issue free from political or corporate influence.
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Atlanta Sociological Society
Carnegie Library
Jack J. Spalding
Hooper Alexander
McKelway
Sociological Society
Bankers Memorial Before Senate For Larger Bonded Issue
A memorial from the joint Georgia and Florida Bankers Associations presented in Atlanta asks the Senate for a larger note issue in denominations of $1, $3 and others. Senator Bacon noted the current shortage stems from gold certificates not being issued in under $20 and urged a more elastic system.
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Washington
Georgia
Florida Bankers’ Associations
Atlanta
Senate
Bacon
Ace
Will Send Mighty Fleet Into Oriental Waters
Portsmouth reports that Uncle Sam plans to keep a strong fleet in Asiatic waters. Rumors say an armored cruiser squadron, led by West Virginia, will sail to the Philippines soon. The Colorado Maryland and Pennsylvania are named, with Wisconsin and Ohio to follow home for repairs after the cruisers reach Asia.
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Portsmouth
Uncle Sam
Asiatic
Philippines
West
Galveston
Priend of Pennypacker 18 Held as Bigamist
Philadelphia June 14 Arthur P Abernethy writer who aided Governor Pennypacker in historical works and son of Rutherford College founder has been arrested on bigamy charges. He allegedly married Miss Effie Gable of Pittsburgh after her convent graduation five years ago. His second wife was 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 reports Countess Anna de Castellane continues her divorce suit and intends to pursue it, with a likely settlement that may avoid a public hearing. The matter hinges on undisclosed terms and timing, leaving observers uncertain about the case’s public course.
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Paris
Anna de Castellane
Through Sleeping Car Line to Wrightsville Beach
Seaboard announces a through sleeping car service from Atlanta to Wrightsville Beach North Carolina starting June 9 and running Saturdays through June July and August. Cars depart Atlanta at 9 35 p m and return from Wrightsville each Thursday arriving Atlanta the next morning at 6 20 a m. Season tickets cost 18 55 dollars and week lead tickets valid five days cost 3 25 dollars.
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Wrightsville Beach
Atlanta
Wrightsville
Seaboard
Governor Glenn Backs Compulsory Education Measure
Governor Glenn urged compulsory education for children up to age 15 at the Teachers Assembly gathering in Raleigh. He noted parents who keep underage children from school could face charges under the ap plication vagrancy and pauper rules. About 700 teachers attended from across North Carolina.
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Charlotte
N. C
Glenn
North Carolina
Teachers’ Assembly
Raleigh
Depew Secluded Not At Muldoon’s Sanitarium
New York June 14 Senator Chauncey M Depew is not a patient at William Muldoon s sanitarium near White Plains and not at Mortonian place near Dob Ferry on the road to Ardleigh Heile as reported. clarification states he remains in seclusion and not undergoing a cure.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Dob Ferry
Ardleigh
William
MuLdoon
White Plains
Second Primary Election Held in Jacksonville
Jacksonville voters held a second primary election with L. Warris and H. Pew among contenders for key positions. Results show Warris leading in a tight race while Dodge and B. Dy Dodge remain in contention as the field narrows.
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Jacksonville
Fla
L. Warris
H. Pew Fieiten
Boveden
Maioeny
B. Dy Dodge
Knights of Pythias elect new officers in Greensboro
Charlotte news reports the Knights of Pythias state convention held in Greensboro elected new officers for the coming year. Grand chancellor W. W. Wilson of Winston. grand vice chancellor W. C. Grist of Winston. grand prelate W. ft maste r exchequer Sohn Mills of Radfordton. grand master neal W. T. Honowell of Goldane. master-at-arme McBryde.
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Charlotte
N. C
Greensboro
Knights of Pythias
W. W. Wilson
W. C. Grist
Winston
W. Ft
Sohn Mills
Fordton
Neal
W. T. Honowell
Goldane
McBryde
Wheat farmers seek 21,000 extra men for harvest
Topeka Kansas June 14 Farmers need 21,000 additional workers and 2,000 wagons for this year’s wheat harvest. Harvest starts mid month and should run until mid July, with planting season following through September 15, keeping crews occupied after the harvest.
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Wooc Oe
Kansas
Topeka
Kans
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