Record life benefit in state in 1912
Insurance amounting to 95000 on a policy held by J. J. Heath of Girard was the largest payment made by life insurance companies to a Georgia beneficiary in 1912. Next was a payment on a policy held by Fanney B. Stubbs of Cox. The largest payment in Atlanta was 71000 on a policy held by Richard O. Campbell. Georgia payments of 10000 or more follow.
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J. J. Heath
Girard
Georgia
Fanney B. Stubbs
Cox
Atlanta
Richard O. Campbell
Georgia Legislature Reviews Its New Members and Goals
The new Legislature earns praise for a high quality lineup and aims to advance reforms. Judge William Josiah Nunnally gains early respect, while Tinsley Ragland staunchly defends Talbot against Warner county proposals. Representative W. H. Connor pushes a uniform statewide school system with lower textbook costs, citing savings and cross-state precedents. Joe Hill Hall and Charlie Picquet emerge as notable House figures as sessions extend toward August, with constitutional limits typically capping at 50 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Connor
Spalding
Connor
United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Maine
State Board of Education
Police Chief Elmer Corie Found Dead in Bedford
In Bedford Pennsylvania on June 26 the body of Elmer Corie chief of police was found on the town outskirts. Corie had head and facial injuries indicating foul play. Local authorities investigate the death as a possible homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Elmer Corie
Corie
Fifth Regiment Georgia to hold seashore camp at St Simons
About 600 men and officers of the Fifth Regiment of Georgia will depart Atlanta July 8 for an eight day camp at St Simons Island near Brunswick. Two special A B A trains will haul the unit with food orders in place and khaki uniforms set for the trip. Colonel E E Pomeroy reports strong local support from merchants urging vacation alignment for the soldiers. Uncle Sam will cover costs as the regular off year regiment camp proceeds with limited drills.
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Fifth Regiment of
Georgia
Atlanta
St. Simons Island
Brunswick
Uncle Sam
E. E. Pomeroy
Whitehall Street
Fifth Regiment
Gymnastic Union Meet Opens in Denver
Denver hosts the thirty first bundleturnfest of the Northern American Gymnastic Union with Theo dore Stempfel of Indianapolis as president and his party welcomed for the formal opening. The week features athletic prize contests prize singing and an allegorical pageant with 50 floats tracing German activities in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Theodore Stempfel
Indianapolis
Northern American Gymnastic Union
United States
Scouts Deliver Wilson Message to Chicago Mayor
Bedford Pennsylvania June 25. Sealed missive written by President Woodrow Wilson to Chicago Mayor Harrison delivered on foot by Boy Scouts. Local Scouts passed the message through at 4:55 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Woodrow Wilson
Harrison
Chicago
Boy Scouts
Morgan Paintings to Go to Hartford
Hartford news reports that priceless Morgan art treasures will be placed in the Morgan Memorial in Hartford. The collection is to be turned over to the trustees by a relative of the Morgan family to honor Jun iu s Spencer Morgan and his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Morgan
Junius Spencer Morgan
Seaboard Announces Low Rate to Gettysburg
Seaboard offers a promotional round trip from Atlanta at 18.20 for the fiftieth anniversary, on sale June 28 to July 1 with stop overs. Includes steel trains and dining car service. Other low rate options from different origins. Ticket office at 88 Peach Tree.
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Atlanta
Peach Tree
Two New American Cardinals Likely
Rome reports Pope Pius X plans a October consistory creating nine cardinals. One American prelate, possibly two, are nearly certain to be elevated. Dissension rumors swirl as liberals seek the removal of Cardinal Merry Del Val, with Cardinal Falconio mentioned as a potential compromise choice.
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Atlanta
Rome
Vatican
Pius X
Sacred College
Pope Pius
Cardinal Rampolla
Cardinal Merry del Val
Cardinal Falconio
United States
Underwood tariff draft raises tax threshold to $3,000
Washington June 25 Incomes over 3000 yearly will be taxed under the amended section of the Underwood tariff bill a draft disclosed by the Senate Finance Committee shows An exemption of 1000 is allowed for a dependent spouse and 500 for each of up to two children Mutual insurance incomes are exempt to the extent they are genuinely mutual Administrative inquisitorial and dumping clauses are struck from the draft slated for the Democratic caucus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Mutual
Secretary
Treasury
Average Weight Jury Hears Anti fat Case
In Denver twelve jurors of average weight are sworn in for the federal case of Marjorie Hamilton known as the calendar girl and her husband Walter C Cunningham accused of mail fraud via anti fat remedies. Federal agents brought eighteen fat women to testify that the treatment worsened their condition and urged separate hotel housing with guards to keep reporters away.
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Denver
Colo
United States
Fede
Marjorie Hamilton
Walter C. Cunningham
Bride Receives Alamo Placed Property Gift
SAN ANTONIO TEX June 26 Among the wedding presents received by Miss Bessie Yoakum when she became Mrs Larkin on June 4 was a piece of property fronting on the Alamo plaza near the historic Alamo. It was given by her father B F Yoakum. Much of the battle that claimed the heroes life was fought on the spot.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bessie Yoakum
Larkin
Alamo Plaza
Alamo
B. F. Yoakum
Girls Balkan Blouses For 6 To 16 Years
White galatea blouses for girls offered in red blue or white collar options. Comfortable fit and stylish for ages six to sixteen.
Never Weather Too Hot for Soft Silk Petticoats
An advertorial note highlights soft graceful mesaline petticoats in fashionable high colors plus white and black. The item is described as comfortable under light summer frocks and evening gowns, suitable for warm weather wear.
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Adel William Scrandrett
Adrian Thomas J. James Sence
Albany
Joe H. Myers
Mericus Griffth
M. Eldridge
Athens
Alonzo H. O'Farrell
Henry Stockdell
TA Richard 0
Campbell
Jeremiah D. Frazier
Aron Haas
Mer Hall
E. Hirach
V. Jackson - Thomas James
G. A
James H. Bilite
Drinson
Harry M. Grases
Wiliam C
MBUS
R. Callahan
Oi Famey
B. Stubbs
David M. Jacobs Seer
Emma EF. E
Milton H
Awkinsville
H. W. Brigh
Tee
Hoganevill Co
D. Philpo Sserseseesvecess
Plouisvelle
Roger L. Gamble
LI MT Prin
Ro’ Lawcen Brown
Nalker
Harry Wilchinaki
Iam
Arietta
Homer V. Baraetts
Esses Oe
Verner O Montezuma
Monticello
John H. Kert
Statesboro
Ainsboro
Valdosta
M. Myrick Steele
Zachariah Hagedorn
Willacoocher
Ster
Jesse B
Lan
Sipelighits
Senate
Sete
General Assembly
William Josiah Nunnally
Floyd
Judge Nunnally
Tinsley Ragland
Talbot
Warner
Ragland
Tinsley
Joe Hill Hall
Free State of Bible
Kimball House
Joe
Charlie” Picquet
Augusta
City Recorder
Zuzu
National Biscuit Company
Atlanta Regiment
Saint Simons
Sunday American
South
Gymnastic Union
Seaboard
Gettysburg
Madras
Nottingham
Ecru
Beer
Keely Company
Alamo Field
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co
Ratine
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