Sinclair Brands Packers Trust Worst of All
Upton Sinclair argues the Beef Trust robs shippers dealers and consumers. He cites President Roosevelt’s inquiry uncovering poison food and diseased meat. The piece predicts a forthcoming reform bill funded by inspection costs and predicts industry lobby resistance and public relief through cleaning and publicity efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Brands Packers’ Trust
Roosevelt
Beveridge
RG UpCeenon
Reynolds
Theodore Roosevelt
Packingtown
Cotton acreage increased declares Texas report
The Galveston News published its first out crop report of the season. It shows a 9.6 percent increase in Texas cotton acreage, with Indian Territory up 13.3 percent and overall regional gains. Conditions are variable: drought in southern Texas, favorable weather elsewhere, labor scarce but fields cleaned. Boll weevils are present but not yet widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svate
Lax
Texas
Galveston News
Oklahoma
Equitable Stockholders Vote For Mutualization
Equitable Life Assurance stockholders voted 667 to 80 to adopt the resolutions authorizing a new charter that mutualizes the society. The vote was led by Thomas I. Ryan with protests read on behalf of opposing stockholders including Franklin B. Lord and C. W. Morse. The amended charter will go to the board of directors and then to the New York superintendent of insurance and attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Cleveland
Thomas I. Ryan
Sens
Franklin B. Lord
C. W. Morse
Alfonso de Navarro
Board of Directors
Superintendent of Insurance
State of
New York
Dragged From Home By Negro Brute Reported
June 18 at Dur N C Freeman Jones, a negro, burglarized the home of Jack Baker, dragged Mrs Baker into the yard while she cried for help. Neighbors intervened as the assailant fled in mud but was captured and identified. He waived preliminary hearing and was jailed without bond.
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Lotte
N. C
N.C
Freeman Jones
Jack Baker
Brunswick People Want Joint Debate in Brunswick
Supporters of Moke Miuich and Clark Howell seek a joint gubernatorial debate in Brunswick GA. A local speech by Silth months ago and Howell’s upcoming address spurred efforts to convene the two candidates for a public exchange in the city.
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Sportal
Trunewick
Moke Miuich
Clark Howell
Silth
Howell
Hev
Divetna
Fatal stabbing near church yard by unknown assailant
Special to The Georgian McCormick June 8 19 unknown assailant fatally injures Robert White a Black man near a church yard as he taunts and gambles. suspect at large and no arrests made as of report.
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McCormick
Robert White
Police Captain Vacancy Delays Move Amid Civil Service Debate
Police commission adjourned without naming a new captain to succeed Captain Moon. All members present, civil service split four to four would have produced no election, so the matter was postponed. Former Captain Moon attended the session, drawing comment and leaving the vacancy unresolved.
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Moon
Wan
Tn Taoty
Civil Service
Commis
Yerkes Affair Ties to Actor's Death at Riverside Drive
New York June 19 Benjamin Howard of The Rollicking Girl fame died by his own hand on a Riverside Drive bench. Reports tie his death to a tangled Meyer Mizner Mrs Yerkes relationship scandal centering on Mrs Mizner and the former Mrs Yerkes. Telegram exchanges between Howard Mizner and George Crater shed light on jealous rifts at the Yerkes mansion and alleged marital status disclosures.
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New York
Benjamin Howard
Riverside Drive
Broadway
Wilson Misner
Charles Yerkes
Howard
Yerkes Mansion
Mra
Jered
Mr. Mizner
Yerkes House
Misner
Washington
Mizner
Mia
George P. Crater
Wilson Mizner
Miss Crater
Crater
Yerkes
City Commission Drama Ends With Adjournment And Questions
The commission recessed after a flurry of motions about the captaincy election and civil service questions. Several hearings were canceled, some officers were discharged, and a planned Gamewell Electric Company contract was referred to the council for review. A heated remark about Fred Miles sparked further tension as officials debated meals for prisoners.
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Adioden
Frank Whitey
mid-Atlantic
Aken
Terry
Leary
Civil Service
Woodward
Burner
Mitchell
Edna Rexford
Dreast
Lockhart
W. Phillips
H. E. Whitaker
Whitaker
Usin
Captain English
Jennings
Gamewell Electric Company
Oldknow
Fred B. Miles
Jem Wright
Police Department
Ct Electrician
Miles
Fred Miles
Sam
Provisions’ Higher Costs Cited by Restaurant Man Folsom
Communication from L. B. Folsom the restaurant man states that provisions are now higher than when the first rate was made. The note highlights improved costs and potential impacts on pricing and service.
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L. B. Folsom
Drowning of Three After River Boat Capsize near Osmichee
In Columbus Georgia on June 19 a ferry boat capsized after swinging too near a steam vessel in swift river current, drowning three people including two men and a girl returning from church. Also from Washington on June 19 the navy's secretary approves Captain Perry Garat's court martial with reduced suspension from one year to six months for the Rhode Island grounding. Captain Charles G Bowman named to duty aboard the Rhode Island.
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Columbus
Osmichee
Ala
Washington
Perry Garat
United States Navy
Rhode Island
Secretary of the Navy
Garat
Charles G. Bowman
Pensacola Navy Yard
Garst
Bonaparte
Department
Forty Lots Sold at Ansley Park Auction Leads to Profitable Returns
Forty lots in Ansley Park were sold Monday afternoon by Ansley Bros with rest Adair as teller. Bid high to low secured a total of 41,160, reflecting strong demand. Edwin P. Ansley predicted future price gains as improvements were planned, suggesting many buyers could double their investment soon.
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Ansley Park
Ansley Bros
Forrest Adair
Edwin P. Ansley
Mt Weldon
Delatin
Mail
Niall
Johnson
Tia
Padgett
Erie
Sui
Minti Jowell
E.C. Latta
Idson
Fiat Gies
Picketts Division Surgeon Is Dead
Columbus Georgia June 1 The funeral of Dr J F Shackelford who died at his home in this city Sunday was held yesterday with military and Masonic honors He was a prominent Mason and member of Camp Beaning L C A longtime pharmacist and former city council member He served as surgeon in Picketts division during the Civil War and fought at Gettysburg and Brandy Station.
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Columbus
J. F. Shackelford
Camp Beaning
L. C
Shackelford
Gettysbu
Molloton Manufacturing Company Boosts Capital to One Million
Special to The Georgian from Newberry D C June 19 Molloton Manufacturing Company raises capital stock from 59000 to 1000000 at a stockholders meeting. No further action was taken on other agenda items.
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Newberry
D. C
Molloton Manufacturing Company
Seaboard schedule offers Wrightsville Beach service
The Seaboard Air Line Railway will run a weekly sleeper from Atlanta to Wilmington starting at 8 36 p m each Saturday and return from Wilmington to Atlanta on Thursday at 3 00 p m The service targets Wrightsville Beach with baggage handling at the depot Season tickets are priced at 18 55 dollars.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Atlanta
Wilmington
Manon
Wrightsville Beach
Seaboard
Cornerstone Laid for New Catholic Church in Decatur
A crowd gathered Sunday afternoon to lay the cornerstone of the new Catholic church at Johnson Street and Fourth Avenue in Decatur. The event featured clergy from distant churches and Father M. Henry. The church will cost $16,000, with most funds already raised.
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Decatur
Ala
New Catholic Church
Johnson Street
Fourth Anne
Tlon Allen
Mobile
M. Henry
Damage suits near half million in Pearl Springs wreck case
A total of $413,500 in damage claims was filed Tuesday morning against Central of Georgia and Atlanta and West Point railroads over the Pearl Springs picnic train wreck at Fair Street crossing in Atlanta on June 6. Plaintiffs include J. L. Perking, Miss Lizzie Wood, Mrs. Ella Quinlan, and Mrs. Emily Addison with awarded or listed sums ranging from $4,000 to $6,000.
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Central of Georgia
Atlanta and Weat Point
Pearl Springs
Fair Street
Atlanta
J. L. Perking
Lizzie Wood
Ella Quinlan
Emily Addison
Malaria Causes Loss of Appetite Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Malaria Causes Loss of Appetite with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. Claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. Sold by all dealers for 27 years. Price 60 cents.
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Grove
Child Labor Topic On Agenda For Factory Inspectors Meet
Columbus Ohio June 19 Child labor will be a key topic at the twentieth annual convention of the International Association of Factory Inspectors of North America. The Great Southern hotel hosts sessions with Mayor Die Badger and others delivering opening remarks. Committee appointments and papers will follow, with a city sightseeing trip scheduled for delegates in the afternoon. Speakers include C F Shepperd Cincinnati Mrs F C Howe Cleveland Mrs C B Baker and J H Morgan state factory official and Mr Stockey from the national child labor committee.
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Columbus
Ohio
International Association of Factory Inspectors of North America
Great Southern
D.ie Badger
Aay Dorn
Malcolm J. McLeod
Michigan
C. F. Shepperd
Cincinnati
F.C. Howe
Cleveland
C. B. Baker
J. H. Morgan
Stockey
National Child Labor Committee
Rear Admiral M Calla Retired From Navy List
Rear Admiral Bowman H McCalla is placed on the retired list after reaching the age limit for active service. He has held commands at Mare Island Navy Yard, led the Marblehead during the Spanish American War, and commanded units in Philippine waters and the Pekin relief expedition before returning to Mare Island.
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Washington, D. C
Hmit
Bowman H. McCalla
Navy
Admiral McCalla
Mare Island Navy Yard
United States Navy
Naval Academy
Spain
Marblehead
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Philippine
Newark
Séymour
Pekin
Kearsars
Mare Island
Paper Sold Again in Youngstown
Local paper sold once more as Dolan and W repurchase the publication from the previous owner. The State Journal reports the sale involved a Republican merchant group and signals continuity for the paper’s operations.
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Youngstown
Dolan & W
City Tax Notice Opens Second Installment Payment
Books are now open for payment of the second installment of city tax. The window will close on 1 July. Signed T Payne, City Tax Collector.
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T. Payne
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Armour
Congressional Committee
Equitable Stockholders
Brunswick
Hunter
Ashby, Mayson and
Turner Avenue
Harwell
Lena
J. W. Ferguson, S. B. Turman& CO
Lance
Tig
Ntcoungil
Atlanta Typographical Union
Pickett
North Carolina
Sornerstone
M’calla
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