Six Homes Destroyed by Fire in City Fire Disaster
A major Tuesday afternoon blaze in the residential district left six families homeless and caused about 15000 in losses. The fire began in the J B Hamilton home kitchen and spread through adjoining houses amid limited water supply and wind. Insurance coverage is incomplete for many residents.
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J. B. Hamilton
D.C. Ketchum
Herois
J. D. Reynolds
Balelard
W. S Reese
South Georgia Trust Company
J. B. Ryner
C. D. Richardson
R. C. Wells
Mandel Hobbes
J D. Reynolds
For Sale Cheap by Taylor Bros Stock
Auction notice offers a few showcases fixtures and sewing machines left from Taylor Bros stock, apply to LL Woodward.
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Taylor Bros
Apply Tw
LL Woodward
Naked children beg for bread in Mexico City
A June report from S Jamieson Swarman says Mexico City faces severe hunger with an estimated 500 deaths daily among mostly children. President Roque Gonzales Garza restricts food distribution, leaving many families dependent on rationing while beggars fill the streets.
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San Antonio
Mexico City
S. Jamieson Swarman
Zapata
Roque Gonzales Garza
Alread
Fellmore charter act grants women voting in Fellemere town elections
The Fellmore charter act for a commission form of government, signed by Governor Trammell, gives women the right to vote in Fellemere town elections and on bond issues. The legislature passed the act without submitting a constitutional amendment on woman suffrage. Fellemere, a small east coast town, gains a privilege denied elsewhere in the commonwealth.
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Tallahoesee
Fla
Fellmore
Trammell
Fellemere
Commonwealth
Higher Rates Asked By Express Companies
Washington June 9 Oral argument on the applications of the express companies for increased rates was heard today by the interstate commerce commission. The companies ask a readjustment on the ground that the new scale of rates fixed a year ago has caused a deficit. A brief prepared for the companies says they have made reforms and faithful trial of the rates. The first year shows a deficit of $2,581 BAT OO.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Card of Thanks for Fire Aftermath Expresses Gratitude
With deep gratitude we extend thanks to the good people of this city for the splendid kindness shown after our home was destroyed by fire. We are truly appreciative for the courtesies and attentions since the loss. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Roose.
Frank's Fate Now With Governor
Atlanta June 10 No delay will elapse between yesterday's fling with Governor Slaton and the final hearing before the governor The prison board's recommendation refusing clemency to Leo M Frank moves the case toward a governor decision The execution set for June 22 looms with a possible last minute reprieve while the defense may seek an immediate hearing The governor may act any time up to the hanging date and the outcome remains uncertain
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Atlanta
Slaton
Prison Commission
Leo M. Frank
Jone
Frank
Georgia Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
W C T U to Hold Regular Meeting Next Monday
The W. C. T. U. will hold a regular business meeting Monday afternoon at 4 at the residence of Mrs. C. R. Morgan. All are cordially invited to attend, with Mrs. R. J. Strezior mentioned as well.
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C. R. Morgan
Americus
South Georgia
Harris
Georgia
Trammell
Florida
Dixie Highway Commissioners
Trammel
C. J. Haden
State Chamber of Commerce
Charles Crisp
Hugh Dorsey
Atlanta
Clark Howell
W. T. Anderson
Georgia Manufacturers Association files for charter in Atlanta
The Georgia Manufacturers Association formed to aid mutual betterment of industry filed for charter in Atlanta. Prominent incorporators include H A Dean W H Glenn Oscar Eleas H W Salmon and W W Horne with headquarters at the Chamber of Commerce building.
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Atlanta
Georgia Manufacturers’ Association
Fed
Georgia
H. A. Dean
W. H. Glenn
Oscar Eleas
H. W Salmon
W. W. Horne
Asociation
Chamber of Commerce
Horne
Constantine Knife Incident Tales Stir Royal Scandal
The Tribune reports King Constantine suffered a knife wound blamed on a quarrel with Queen Sophia sister of the German Emperor. A heated April library dispute allegedly ended with a paper knife stabbing the king in the pleura, the queen expressing remorse while the tale cites a later, gallant explanation for his illness.
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New York
Paris
the Tribune
Constantine
Sophia
Germany
Tribune
Charley Chaplin Heads to Dixie Theater Next Week
Charley Chaplin is coming to town next week for a show at the Dixie Theater. Fans are urged to watch for schedules and ticket details locally.
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Charley Chaplin
Dixie Theater
Card of Thanks from J. D. Reynolds and wife
The Reynolds of Vienna express deep gratitude to residents who aided during a Tuesday fire that narrowly spared their home. They thank the community for kind and thoughtful attentions that will be remembered and appreciated.
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Vienna
J. D. Reynolds
Georgia Flag Carriers Shine in Richmond Parade
Judge H W Powell appoints four young Georgia assist Ensigns to carry the Georgia flag in Richmond. Miss Hazel Christopher Miss Emma Morris Miss Carrie Dawson and Miss Madge Hillman led the march with General Preston. The Georgia division drew enthusiastic cheers and praise for the flag bearers.
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H. W. Powell
Geor ‘Gia
Veter‘she Association
Actia
Ba‘gigna
Richmond
Hazel Christopher
West Georgia Brigade
Montezuma
Emma Morris
Carrie Dawson
East Georgia Brigade
Miew
Madge Hillman
Dublin
Georgia
Preston
Hie
Sudan grass for stock fed by Thomasville farmers
In Thomasville Lune 8 a number of county farmers test Sudan grass as cattle feed. Local farmer T T Joiner expects to harvest tons from one acre. Cattle reportedly love the grass, samples in town reach three feet in height, and the crop is viewed as highly desirable for stock use.
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Thomasville
Lune
T. T. Joiner
Boston
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