Word of God Torrey lectures draw packed Athens tents
Dr. Torrey’s union tent sermons in Athens draw record crowds with major Sunday attendance and ongoing daily talks on the Holy Spirit. He outlines five proofs that the Bible is God’s Word, cites Jesus’ testimony, fulfilled prophecies, Bible unity, and preservation through history, and argues Christ's divine nature and resurrection as central evidence.
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Dr. Torrey
Athens
Torrey Wil
Hell
Jesus
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
Paul
Christ Jesus
David Straus
Renan
Isiah
Keynote of President Utterances at Review of the Fleet
President Wilson reviewed the Atlantic fleet in New York and told a luncheon crowd that the United States defends humanity’s rights. He said battleships in the Hudson promote humanity and that America seeks nothing for itself but what humanity desires. Despite rain, crowds cheered as sailors marched along Fifth Avenue and the Mayflower escorted the fleet.
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Associated Press
New York
Wilson
City of
Hudson River
America
Fifth Avenue
War 15 Hell at Lyric Promotes Belgians Relief Benefit
The Pathe Freres film War 15 Hell will show at the Lyric today and tomorrow with profits benefiting Belgium relief. The two reel Belgians Relief features 60 scenes with Atlanta figures Mrs. Forest Adair, Lamar Hill, and Mayor Woodward, plus a segment on local Belgian flag sales. Athens has led Belgian relief efforts and continues charity drive urged by Madame Lustrat to support two days of fundraising.
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Pathe Freres
Lyric
Belgium
Atlanta
Forest Adair
Lamar Hill
Woodward
Man Hurt Slightly By Fall From Auto
Mr. C. E. Wholecomb of Madison county was slightly hurt Sunday afternoon when, while the car was running, he fell from it and was overcome by dizziness, tipping into the road. A sermon-like fragment follows, praising the Bible as the sole word of God and urging acceptance of Christ to escape divine wrath.
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C. E. Wholecomb
Madison County
God
Athens Chamber of Commerce Meeting Tonight
The Athens Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular meeting at 8 30 PM in the council chamber of city hall. Speakers include Dr Werner from the State Board of Health and G F Harley from Columbus with several local speakers. The session aims to address city progress and practical business interests with anticipated strong attendance.
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Athens Peace Society
Torrey
State Normal School
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Council Chamber
Athens
Werner
State Board of Health
Atlanta
G. F. Harley
Columbus
C. M. Strahan
School of Engineering
University of Georgia
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
Empire State Chemical Company
Civic Improvement
Trade Organization
Dan H. DuPree
Democratic defeat threatened unless women given suffrage
Washington May 17 Mrs Chrystal Benedict of New York representing the congressional union for woman's suffrage urged the federal commission on industrial relations to report to President Wilson for a constitutional amendment enabling nation wide suffrage. Lennon said the panel could only report to Congress to meet in December. Benedict replied that Wilson could be informed directly, stressing the democratic party's future hinges on suffrage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Chrystal Benedict
New York
Congressional Union For
Wilson
Lennon
Congress
Benedict
Burglar FleeS After House raid on Forbes Home
Sunday dawn misadventure at Walter Forbes Y M C A secretary on Cobb street. An unknown intruder entered via a rear door waking the family and roaming upstairs. The burglar was fired upon five times as he fled through yard and street. Police believe they have a suspect in sight.
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Walter Forbes
Cobb Street
Religious Frenzy Relieved by Doctor's Injection
A colored woman near Grady Avenue briefly raged in a religious mania Sunday night. Dozens gathered as strong men restrained her until a physician administered a hyperdermic injection of a powerful emetic, and her spasm subsided almost instantly.
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Grady Avenue
Grand Larceny Case at Kappa Sigma House Turns Mild
Neighborhood residents feared a thief stole clothing worth several hundred dollars from the Kappa Sigma chapter house on Prince Avenue during Georgia Tech victory celebrations. A man was seen tapping and listening at the door, but Sunday morning all clothing was found returned, pressed, and neatly arranged. The chapter house staff explained a late press and cleaning delay led to the confusion.
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Kappa Sigma
Prince Avenue
Georgia Tech
Woods Goes On Trial In Citizens Bank Indictment
State versus R. W. Woods, former Citizens Bank cashier, indicted for statutory embezzlement, to be called in Clarke Superior Court. Motion for continuance denied. Woods expected to testify with bank president W. H. Shelton’s physician approving his appearance. Jury list and May 18 trial schedule issued. other notes cover World War I fronts and political events from London, Vienna, and Washington.
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State
R. W. Woods
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
W. H. Shelton
Clarke Superior Court
Co. M. Hilliard
R. T. Yarbro
Rev. Troy Beatty
T. L. Mitchell
H. N. Thomas
E. L. Mitchell
W. R. Smith
A. G. Dudley
W.C. Flanagan
W. P. Nichols
R. G. Davis
D. I. Winter
W. E. Johnson
A. P. Dearing
Upson Harper
J. C. Jester
E. H. Lampkin
W. E. Eppes
E. F. Holliman
W. H. Simpkins
D. J. Evans
J. C. Fambro
J.G. Wallace
Wm. Fleming
G. H. Thurman
J. M. Rogers
J. J. O’kelly
W. B. Steadman
R. B H. Poss
S. W. Griffith
J. A. Morton
Rev. Geo. E. Stone
S. T. Hood
H. T. Carter
J. T. Burton
N. O. Phillips
W. A. Strickland
W. F. Betts
W. L. Hancock
5. M. Cruce
J. H. Wilson
A. C. Hancock
W. J. Peeples
D. A. Daniel
W. C. Pitner
C. N. Hodgson
R. F. Morton
J. H. Moseley
R. B. Wingate
J. A. Rhodes
Harry Elder
Rev. S. R. Grubb
A. O. Harper
J. H. Mapp
J. H. Towns
S. J. R. Moore
H. V. Head
D. H. Winter
Max Hubert
Griffin
Charles H. Brand. Tudge
Leo Frank death sentence commutation hearing set May 31
Atlanta, Ga May 17 Leo Frank's petition to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment will be heard by the Georgia prison commission starting May 31, per the commission's announcement. Also mentions Sabbath hours and preparations for Sunday school services and a brief remark about a thief who was a pressing boy.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Leo Frank
Georgia Prison Commission
Bitter Fight Over Riggs Bank Dismissal Suit
Washington may 17 in district of columbia supreme court the government argues to dismiss an injunction suit by the Riggs National Bank against treasury officials for lack of jurisdiction the bitterness of the litigation shows early as counsel for secretary mcadoo comptroller williams and treasurer burke claim the suit involves united states property and cannot proceed without consent they say the officers acted in official capacity in their dealings with the bank
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Riggs National Bank
Treasury
District of Columbia Supreme Court
McAdoo
Williams
Burke
Riggs Bank
United States
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Chagas
State Department
Van
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Urumiah
Persia
Berlin
Lokal Arzeiger
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