Committee Completes Work on Prison Commission Report
Georgia legislative committee concludes the prison commission had no personal or official knowledge of convict operations led by Jake Moore and no intent to permit extra pay to deputy wardens. No impeachment or bond forfeiture pursued. bookkeeping deemed careless but no serious errors found. Findings to be presented to the legislature for further action.
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Atlanta
Onj Prison Commission
Jake Moore
Georgia
State Farm
Postmasters Elect Officers at Savannah Meeting
The Georgia Postmasters Association elected Walter Akerman of Cartersville as president with C. W. Withoft Fort Valley as first VP H. Bimbrey Albany as second VP J. E. Tuett Cumming as third VP and B. Beecham Lumber City as treasurer Various resolutions were adopted and telegrams sent to President Roosevelt and the postmaster general. The association’s president is Captain Henry Blun Jr Savannah postmaster and GOP national committeeman. Gainesville was chosen for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Akerman
Gainesville
Savannah
Georgia Postasters’ Association
Walter ‘Akerman
Cartersville
C. W. Withoft
Fort Valley
H. 8. Brimbey
Albany
J. E. Tuett
Cumming
B. Beecham
Lumber City
Roosevelt
Associatio
Henry Blun, Jr
Georgia
Rate of One Cent a Mile for Confederate Reunion
Atlanta detail shows railroads will offer a one cent a mile rate each way for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Georgia. The reduced fare will apply to October 7 and 28, overlapping with the state fair period from October 8 to 24, as lines sought to avoid undercutting the fair-rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United Confederate Veterans of Georgia
Southeastern Passenger Association
Notables Invited to Georgia State Fair President Diaz Included
Invitations were sent by General Manager Frank Weldon of the Georgia State Fair Association to three national party nominees William Jennings Bryan William Howard Taft and Eugene W Chafin and to President Porfirio Diaz of Mexico for the October Georgia state fair Ambassador Creel was asked to extend Diaz's invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Bryan
Taft
Chafin
Creel
Mexico
Diaz
Barker fatally shoots Brown Spear near LaGrange depot
In LaGrange Georgia G H Barker a car inspector for the Atlanta and West Point railway shot and fatally wounded Brown Spear near the depot as Spear advanced with a knife. Barker fired three times with all shots taking effect.
Boston frees 551 prisoners in mass release sweep
A Boston mayor authorized the release of 551 prisoners amid a city wide crackdown on crime. The action followed a surge in arrests of crooks, yergmen and tramps across Massachusetts, with stations and jails reportedly overwhelmed by detainees.
Extra Session of Legislature on Convict Handling
The senate met in an August 25 extra session to address wage and means for handling convicts. The convict lease report was discussed, and bills related to the convict question advanced, including Holder and Boyd Martin measures. The house opened with prayers, considered the governor’s call, and referred Holder’s bill to the penitentiary committee. A children's courts bill and a constitutional amendment to abolish convict leasing were introduced, and the house adjourned before noon.
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Senate
House
Penitentiary Committee
House of Representatives
Holder
Jackson County
Representative Candler
Adams
Chatham
Perry
Red Spiders in Cotton Ravage Georgia Crops
The Georgia Department of Entomology reports a new pest attacking cotton across sections of the state. A minute red spider infests the underside of leaves, rapidly multiplying and causing leaf drop, weakening plants and lowering yields. Entomologist EB Worsham notes a remedy of equal parts slaked lime and sulphur dusted on the leaf undersides for early cases to eradicate the pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Entomological Department
Atlanta
State Department of Entomology
EB. L. Worsham
A hearty old man visits Columbus from Marion County
A 75 year old Irish immigrant named John McCarthy from Marion County Georgia traveled to Columbus to race local youths. He rode in a street car for the first time in memory and had his first shave in ten years. He returned home eager for more, though wary of automobiles, and was laden with gifts from his trip.
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John McCarthy
Marion County
Georgia
Columbus
McCarthy
Patents Granted Georgians Highlight Useful Inventions
Washington report by R W Bishop lists Georgia residents receiving patents. Vending machine by H W Nicholas and J R Jones of Atlanta for Vending Showcase, Rome. Coin controlled mechanism by same inventors, Rome. Fare recorder by J J Joines of Atlanta. Railroad bumper by J A Thomaston of Atlanta.
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Washington, D. C
R. W. Bishop
Georgia
H. W. Nicholas
J. R. Jones
Atlina
Rome
Atlanta
J. J. Joines
J. A. Thomaston
Bryan Cancels Macon Speech Date in Georgia
William J. Bryan's scheduled September 14 appearance in Macon, Georgia, has been canceled by the national campaign committee due to numerous calls from other states. It is unlikely he will speak in Georgia before the election, disappointing Central Georgia Democrats and the state.
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New York
United States
Prairie
United States Court of Appeals
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Kane
William Jennings Bryan
Macon
William J. Bryan
National Campaign Committee
Bryan
Georgia
Mr. Bryan
Georgia News Roundup: Farmers and Officials Meet in Savannah
The Georgia Launderers Association plans a 1909 convention in Savannah with officers elected, including Husene Wilson as president and A W Solomon as first vice president. Farmers near Beech Island seek an experimental station after government status denial, aiming to self-fund and involve government experts. Floyd county lawmakers skip a special session, and local races in Guyton elect a mayor and aldermen. A new $50,000 fertiliser plant is under construction in Cordele for Georgia and Alabama markets.
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Georgia Launderers’ Association
Savannah
Key
Husene
Wilson
Atlanta
Mrst
A. W. Solomon
J. Juius
Bus
Debsurer
Owens
Albany
Cincinnati
A. \\. Solomon
George Fauss
J. Frank Beck
Beech Island
Ule
Augusta
Carey Lamar
Henry Hammonu
Ansel
Floyd County
Seaborn Wright
Colorado
Wyoming
Oregon
L. A. Dean
Denver
R. L. Chamblee
New York
Guyton
Mr. Edwards
J. E. Neilinger
J. E S. Neidlinger
M. K. Porter
J. J. Shearcuse
George C. Guerrard
J. H. Shearcuse
Zenith
Beaver Creek
W. GC. Usher
Sibley Mill
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Americus Carnegie Library
Little & Phillips
Cordele
Pleasant A. Stovall
Gordon
Longstreet
Jaeckel Hotel
Sparks
Hall County
Tol H. Littlejohn
T. H. Littlejohn
Brooklyn
N. Y
Boosters’ Club of
Apple Cure Promises Quick Digestion Relief
In old newspaper style, a remedy claims to ease indigestion fever and congestion. It touts a simple method of eating a large apple to cure all, presenting a new pleasant remedy as a cure-all and an anti-wrinkle aid.
Humorous Exchange Sparks Old World Wit in Lines
A sentimental vignette features a speaker addressing a professor about an old oak’s words. The professor suggests the oak would claim to be an elm. A maid Bridget adds a quip about tenure, noting that eleven more months would yield a year’s stay.
Hat fashions shift as shopper seeks latest style
In a brief fashion quip from Iiuman Life a shopper requests a hat in the newest style while a shopman advises patience as fashion evolves. The exchange captures the brisk pace of style changes and customer anticipation in a retail setting.
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Iiuman
Overcoat Theft Acknowledgment Cited For Sleeve Relining
In mitigation the magistrate questions the defendant about stealing the overcoat. The prisoner concedes the act and adds that the sleeves needed relining. The exchange highlights a court scene with a dash of dry humor from Punch.
Where He Lives In Humble Quarters
A lifestyle remark from the Catholic Standard and Times questions the living conditions of a society man. The quote notes his residence appears modest and suggests his mail and social invitations determine his home, reflecting public curiosity about his private life.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Alley Sloper cartoon dialogue card
A humorous Ally Sloper exchange shows the narrator pleading for a holiday after revealing worn eyes to the boss who replies he needs only a half bar of soap. The lines reflect a sympathetic, jokey critique of office life.
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Ally Sloper
Humorous Exchange Cited by Yonkers Statesman
Yonkers Statesman quotes a church remark about distinguishing a stable from a garage and a Gotham reply about smelling sense, reflecting a witty back-and-forth on discernment and perception.
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Church
Gotham
Yonkers Statesman
In Oklahoma Keeper and Assistant Debate 1823
A dialogue from Oklahoma has Keeper lamenting what to do with prisoner No. 1823. Assistant asks for the trouble while Keeper notes the man is too far gone to roam freely and not quite mad enough for the Legislature. Judge is referenced in the exchange.
Vacation plans nudge cottage guests to floor seating
A light humor item from the Detroit Free Press notes the speaker and spouse will host many visitors at their cottage this vacation, joking that guests may end up sleeping on the floor as per their usual arrangements.
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Detroit Free Press
Director's Idea Sparks Public Strap Debate in Cars
A concerned citizen blasts the practice of providing many straps in cars as wrong. Dustin Stax agrees, saying the public should supply its own straps. Washington Star reports the exchange highlighting debate over car safety features.
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Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Poor Cab Horse at the Pick-Me-Up
Cadman politely asks a passenger to walk the other way to avoid passing the horse. A stout woman who has just paid the fare questions why. The comic exchange centers on the horse’s assumed burden and the shilling price.
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Cadman
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