Atlanta Trade Bodies Oppose Belgian Immigration to Georgia
The Atlanta Federation of Trades denounces bringing Belgians to Georgia, urging charity begin at home due to high unemployment and wage concerns. The resolution warns foreign immigration could raise competition and reduce wages, urging workers’ priorities over aid to outsiders. The stance mirrors a broader statewide labor sentiment, with likely wider action.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Georgia
Trades Union
Judge Cox Urges Grand Jury Reporter to Curb Perjury
In Columbus Georgia Judge Eugene Cox told an attorney that Georgia courts face a fault from witnesses who swear one way before a grand jury and another before the traverse jury. He urged a bill to create a grand jury reporter to record statements, citing several cases where changed testimony led to acquittals or hung juries.
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Columbus
Eugene Cox
Cox
Ed Wohlwender
Despondency From Indigestion Hope From Tablets
A Mrs Blanche Powers of Indiana Pa shares relief from indigestion through Chamberlains Tablets after years of poor digestion. She notes she could eat only light foods until trying the tablets about a year ago and soon improved, with digestion now fine. Sold by all dealers.
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Blanche Powers
Indiana
Keep Your Eyes to the Front in a Cautionary Lesson
A compact moral note advises vigilance and focus, urging readers to stay alert and avoid being drawn into distractions. The aphorism contrasts steady attention with vanity, recommending control and self possession in daily conduct.
Subscribers List From Butler Herald Page
A fragmented subscriber ledger from Butler lists names like R A Hinton Reynolds Gay and H J Peagler alongside Edwards & Company and J F Windham. Amounts show repeated ten dollar entries with several duplicates and unclear surnames. The record resembles a local circulation roster with payments noted and several illegible terms.
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R. A. Hinton
Reynolds,Gay
R. A. Scandrett
Butler
Butler Herald
H. J. Peagler
Butler, Ree Longo
Harley Riley
SRS Staat
Edwards & Company
H. J. Porter
J. F. Windham
Tra Chambers
M. R. Cameron
C. M. Bartlett
J. E. Bartlett & Company
Hans
Shriners Plan Major Day in Macon on December 10
Macon observers anticipate the largest Shriner Day in the city’s history on December 10. Al Shiah temple will stage a grand minstrel at the Grand Opera House and parade formations will involve delegations from Atlanta Savannah Montgomery Dublin Fort Valley Barnesville and other towns. A 1:30 p.m. business session precedes a 2:30 p.m. parade. A banquet closes the day at 11 p.m.
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Reynolds
Macon
Al-Shiah Temple
Grand Opera House
al Shiah Temple
Atlanta
Savannah
Montgomery
Dublin
Fort Valley
Barnesville
al Sihah Temple
Shriner Minstrel
Ge Shriner
Crawford hints at bid for Chattahoochee Superior Court
Judge William D. Crawford of Buena Vista indicated in Columbus that he may run for the Chattahoochee circuit superior court seat if Judge Price Gilbert does not seek re election. Crawford, a veteran attorney, has a broad circle of supporters and is seen as a strong candidate potential.
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Columbus
William .D. Crawford
Buena Vista
Superior Court of the Chattahoochee Circuit
Price Gilbert
Crawford
Hunt Arrested on Misdemeanor Indictment in Divorce Case
Charles D. Hunt, known Columbus businessman, was arrested after an indictment by the grand jury charging a misdemeanor. He was named as a co respondent in a divorce case tried here last week, with the plaintiff receiving the first verdict in the ruling.
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Columbus
Charles D. Hunt
Hunt
Tar Compound Promises Quick Relief for Sore Lungs
A fragment notes Tar Compound advertised to ease sore lungs with a medicinal dose that coats the throat as it glides, claiming soothing effect. The text references an H. J. Pi, suggesting a personal or brand attribution in a damaged item.
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H. J. Pi
Crawford County Returns Certified In Atlanta
Crawford county official returns were received in Atlanta by the secretary of state Friday and will be certified to the governor. The ordinary misfiled papers, delaying transmission. The four year term for county officers lost by Crawford by nine votes, giving an official majority of 1 060 after deductions from 1 079.
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Crawford County
Atlanta
Secretary of State
Crawford
Visiting Ministers Fill Dawson Pulpits in South Georgia
In Dawson Georgia on November 29 the South Georgia conference week culminated with visiting ministers preaching in every church. At the First Methodist church Bishop Candler preached and ordained deacons, with Dr J B McGehee leading a love feast. A memorial service and a strong sermon by Dr W N Ainsworth followed. The conference announced plans for the next session and noted the superannuated ministers list. Autobiography request for Rev J B McGehee was approved. Church and mission offerings surpassed 125000 dollars.
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Dawson
South Georgia Conference
First Methodist Church
J. B. McGehee
Buena Vista
Georgia Methodist Church
Candler
Cardler
Peter
Christ
Son
God
Jesus Christ
Church of Christ
J. F. Jordan
W. M Mitchum
J. H. Stanford
J. W. Patterson
D. G. Mann
J. C. Saville
B.A. Pafford
E. C. Dowdy
W. E. Hightower
C. L. Rogers
C. L. Wall
W. M. Flanders
T. A. Mosely
O. W. Little
M. Register
W. C.culpepper
S. Johnson
A. J. Moore
S. E. Jenkins
M. Booth
J. D. Smith
C.B. G. Johnson
S. W. Sneed
J. W. Vines
Cordele
Old Guard
R. F. Williamson
W.C. Wade
M.A. Phillips
Business Picks Up in South Georgia Says W. H. Leahy
Major W. H. Leahy traveling passenger agent for the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis and the Western & Atlantic railroads reports brighter conditions in south Georgia. He notes increased travel and traffic to and from Atlanta, with several railroads delaying or withdrawing petitions to discontinue trains as commerce improves.
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W. H. Leahy
Nashville, Chattanooga
Atlanta
State Railroad Commission
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Butler Banking Company
G. C. Smith
Otis McCants
Taylor County Agricultural Fair
Ira Chambers
Butler, Ga
Dee
Kert
South Georgia
American Bible Society
South Georgia Methodists
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