City Council Adopts Water Pipe Purchase and Park Access Limits
City officials met at seven fifteen with all aldermen and the Mayor present. Alderman Beverly announced pipe for water mains costs twenty five dollars per ton and will arrive soon while the routing is referred to the water and light committee. Alderman Elder approved purchase of a road machine costing two hundred forty dollars. existing machine is in bad shape. A Jackson street area drainage request was read. health committee will address filth and sanitary issues once weather allows. Alderman Hitler urged delaying anti cow ordinance until regular meeting. One hundred dollars was donated to the Woodmen of the World for convention entertainment. Mayor Luke noted concerns about tent shows during a Methodist church meeting and sought the Mayor’s advice. Alderman Jergg supported leaving matters to the Mayor. two votes against. Alderman McDougald reported residents near Fern street worried about men associating with local women and called for investigation. police to pursue if evidence arises. Alderman PRILIPS questioned who shut park roads. resolution to Park Committee for report. Streets will stay open for bands, but loaded wagons and non-street traffic barred. Mr. W. K. Sloan of New Jersey sought a gas franchise.
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Beverly
Water and Light Committee
Elder
Jackson ‘Street
Jackson and
Lee
Hitler
Tere
Jerg Gat
McDougald
Bennett
Park Committee
Fake Friedmann Cure Draws Medical Skepticism
A letter from Dr. W C Gilday of New York questions the Friedmann Cure for consumption, labeling it a money making scheme. He warns travelers to avoid unreliable claims and notes that the sensational push is dying out.
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New York
Daniels
Thomasville
Ameri‘cama
Aone
Walter. C. Gilday
Democrats Win in St Louis Mayor Race
With nearly complete returns, Henry W. Kiel, Republican, is conceded winner of the St Louis mayoral race by about two thousand votes over Democrat Dr Simon. Democrats sweep city offices including House delegations and the council, while Socialists outpolled Progressives in many wards.
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St. Louis
Henry W. Kiel
Dr. Simon
Ordinance Discussed At Monday Council Meeting
The ordinance will be introduced at the next meeting of the council on Monday night. Ordinances and business required by law will be transacted at the regular sessions. The council then paid a few bills and adjourned.
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Courcil
Thomas County Board of Education Approves Pay Advance Plan
The Thomas County Board of Education approved borrowing to pay teachers on time with six percent interest. The move aims to release salaries due while avoiding higher loan costs for teachers who often borrow against certificates. The board also set plans to pay census takers four cents per name to begin this month, with completion in ten to fifteen days. The census impacts county schooling funding over the next five years based on the number of school aged children.
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Daly
Thomas County Board of Education
Cenesud
Death of Mr. Young McRee Shocks Valdosta F olk
Word of the death of Young McRee spreads through Valdosta as he passes after a prolonged illness including heart trouble and malaria. He died near 1 pm at the home of his sister-in-law Mrs F I McRee. He leaves a wife Miss Claire Wooldridge and a brother. Funeral is set for 4 pm tomorrow from Mrs McRee's Patterson Street residence.
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Young McRee
Carrie
Chisholm McRee
Valdosta
McRee
Tha -Valdosta
Times
F. I. McRée
Claire Wooldridge
Tampa
Fla
F. I.’ McRee
Patterson Street
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Thomasville Readies Welcome for State Encampment Visitors
Woodmen of the World prepare three days of entertainment for state encampment delegates. A Monday arrival by train from Atlanta. bands from Thomasville Dawson and Savannah. a fiddlers’ convention at the Opera House. torch light parade on Wednesday. ladies to enjoy auto rides and a Thursday barbecue at Paradise Park. Citizens and committees organize decorations, guides, and basket arrangements for guests and locals.
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Woodmen Committee
Thomasville
Yore
A. C
Woodmen Circle
Opera House
New Jersey Firm Eyes Gas Plant for Thomasville
Mr Sloan of New Jersey arrived in Thomasville to assess a gas plant franchise. He represents a company investing in small southern towns with gas facilities and will consult with council. If approved, a plant could serve Thomasville and nearby towns, expanding gas use beyond cooking.
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Sloan
New Jersey
Thomasville
A-4
Slown
Child Found Safe After Missing Report
A six year old girl who left home after school while her parents were away was searched for citywide. Police announced she had returned home and was found asleep in her own bed safe.
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Wile the
Osborne to be Assistant Secretary of State
Webbinton April 2 Former Governor Osborne of Wyoming is likely selected as the first assistant secretary of state an announcement from the White House says.
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Osborne
Secretary
Graft Exposed in Colorado Rail Pass System
Washington reports that an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry led by Commissioner Harlan exposes widespread free transport passes in Colorado railroads. The preliminary findings accuse shippers and public officials of accepting passes, with graft undermining revenues and favoring large carriers and well connected individuals.
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Washington
Harlan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado
Cairo Georgia commissioners resign after mass meeting
In Cairo, Georgia, April 4, three commissioners J J Coppage J M Sasser and B A Alderman resigned after a political storm. Clerk B M Johnson also stepped down as new appointees Tom Wright Tom Faircloth and Pat Ward took seats. A mass meeting earlier discussed county affairs and resolutions sent to the board, with the public demanding change and legal guidance sought from the Attorney General.
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Cairo
Grady’s
J. J. Coppage
J. M. Sasser
B. A. Alderman
B. M. Johnson
Iom Wright
Tom Faircloth
Pat Ward
Johnson
Mack
P. Belcher
Cha Man
le. W. Rigaby
Rotary
Ewzene Clower
Board For
Clower
Floods Reach Louisville Area After Whiskey Warehouse Collapse
A Louisville warehouse of the Rugby Distillery collapsed after a high flood, releasing thousands of barrels of whiskey worth about a quarter of a million dollars. Crews anchored threatened buildings as water rises in Paducah and nearby towns, with refugees seeking shelter at Wyklne as the governor may be asked for more tents and supplies.
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Louisville
Rugby
Disstillery, Company
Louisvill
Paducah
Wytkline
Hickman
Cairo
Columbus
Episcopal National Organization Elects Charleston Officers
Charleston April 3 The church conference of the National Episcopal Organization elected officers led by General Chairman Dr Henry Babcock of New York Secretary Dr A G Carstensé of New York and Treasurer Thomas Whitaker of New York in a session today.
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Chas. Babcock
Episcopal Organization
Charleston
S. C
Church Conference
National Episcopal Organization
Henry Babcock
New Yoreras
A. G. Carstensé
New York
Thomas Whitaker
New’ York
Grady County Interest Cited in Delivery Watch
Authorities warn that deliveries must meet conditions or funds and access will be scrutinized. Officials say Grady county oversight will be tight as plans proceed and compliance is closely monitored.
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Grady County
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