Empress of Ireland Disaster Claims 934 Lives
The Empress of Ireland sank in the St Lawrence after a collision with the Storstad. Of 1,367 aboard, 483 saved, 934 dead. explosion and sinking followed rapid boarding panic as lifeboats filled. Captain Kendall perished, rescue efforts aided by Eureka and Lady Evelyn.
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Associated Press
Rimouski
Quebec
Canadian Pacific
Mner
St. Lawrence
Storstad
Kendall
Eureka
Lacy
Prof Hart Killed In Island Shooting Tragedy
Brunswick Georgia May 29 news reached city of a shooting on Jekyl Island just after 10 pm that killed J W Hart assistant manager of the Jekyl Island club. J H Thompson a fisherman on the island fired on Hart after an argument on the beach turtle hunting. Hart 45 years old held prior posts in Georgia dairy and agricultural education.
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iBy Leavy
Brunswick
Jekyl Island
J. W. Hart
J. H. Thompson
Jekyl Beach
Thompson
Mr. Hart
Jekyl
Hart
Millionaire Club
Athens
Georgia
Constitutionalists to be represented at peace conference
Washington May 29. President Wilson and his cabinet directed American delegates at Niagara Falls to press for Juan Urquidi Carranza’s representative to join the mediators. Urquidi carried a message from Carranza, and officials expect this to mark ultimate Constitutionalists’ participation in determining the constitutional status at the conference.
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Associated Press
Washington,d. C
Wilson
Niagara Falls
Juan Urquidi
Carranza
Urquidi
Three Speakers Named for University Day at Georgia
Three speakers for University Day have been chosen. Charles B. McDaniel of Atlanta will represent the University of Georgia. The senior class of 1914 will be represented by Casper Ira Funkenstein and Leroy Michael, both from Athens, noted for their scholarly and oratorical achievements. The law class selections are still to be named.
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University of Georgia
Athens
Charles B. McDaniel
Atlanta
Casper Ira Funkenstein
Leroy Michael
Monument Unveiled in Atlanta for D. W. McGregor
A marble memorial will be unveiled at Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta by the Woodmen of the World Camp Sunday next honoring the late D. W. McGregor of this city. Though his body rests in Scotland, the memorial commemorates his life and notes his three buried children in Atlanta.
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Scotland
Atlanta
Woodmen of the World
D. W. McGregor
Mr. McGregor
Oakland Cemetery
Mediation talks paused over Carranza representation
Niagara Falls May 29 mediation of a US Huerta accord stalled when Juan Urquidi Cartagena representative delivered Carranza's note demanding constitutionalist participation. Mediation envoys remain silent as considerations hinge on Carranza suspending hostilities and re opening talks with constitutionalists present.
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Associated Press
Niagara Falls
United States
Huerta
Juan Urquidi
Caraanza
Carranza
Athens People Not On Wrecked Vessel
Athens relatives feared Mrs. J Dornblatt who sailed Thursday for Germany might be on the Empress of Ireland disaster ship. A New York reply said Bremen collision unfounded or rumor, noting Ambrose Channel lifeboats recovered steering passenger Ludwig Newkirchner of New Jersey after he jumped overboard.
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J. Dornblatt
Germany
Lloyd Line
Awire
Line
New York
Sol Boley
Sidney Boley
Athens
Bremen
Ambrose Channel
Ludwig Newkirchner
New Jersey
Oelriche & CO
Death of Mrs L H Bacon Wife of Oglethorpe s Ordinary
Mrs L H Bacon 45 wife of the county ordinary of Oglethorpe County died yesterday at her Lexington home. She leaves husband and several children. Funeral and burial were held yesterday in the old family plot with a large turnout of friends paying tribute to her character.
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Lexington
L. H. Bacon
Mrs Lottie M Kennedy Dies After Illness
Mrs Lottie M Kennedy aged 74 died yesterday morning at her Hiawassee Avenue home after several weeks illness. She is survived by daughters Mrs M A Strickland Mrs Annie Patrick of Athens and Mrs J W Watson of Watkinsville and sons Mr William Kennedy of this place and Mr Robert Kennedy of Cobb County. funeral and burial at Corinth Church at 11 this morning.
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Lottie M. Kennedy
Hiawassee Avenue
Mamie Strickland
Annie Patrick
Athens
J. W. Watson
Watkinsville
William Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Cobb County
Corinth Church
Will of Harry Ross Filed for Probate
In the office of the ordinary yesterday morning the will of the late Henry Ross, colored, was filed for probate in common form. He named I. F. Verricotte, Sr. as his executor without bond. He leaves his property to brothers and sister and her children and after that portion is disposed of the remainder to go to his next of kin as their needs may appear.
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Henry Ross
I. F. Verricotte, Sr
Prominent Citizens in Savannah Murder Case
In Savannah on May 29 the government rested its case against four directors of the suspended American Naval Stores Company after testimony by George Bordman and N V Graves of Philadelphia. Carl Moeller, defense witness, refuted Hoskins who claimed the firm removed spirits from barrels. Summers Tan a sawm is noted in the report with unclear context. Summers has been arrested in Winder and is in jail awaiting further action. The dead man Harrison, 43, is to be buried at Philadelphia church in Jackson County at 3 p.m. today.
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Associated Press
Savannah
George Bordman
Charies Silver Callitorma
N. V
Hoskins
Moeller
Summers
Winder
Philadelphia Church
Jackson County
Harrison
Brothers face case for alleged kidnaping near Mitchell's Bridge
Judge Carlisle Cobb presided as M. P. Payne and his brother J. M. Payne, county residents, were tried for alleged kidnaping of Ernest Payne. The warrant was dismissed after testimony disputed the boy's age. the judge noted malice by the prosecutor and treated the dispute as a matter of feeling rather than fact.
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Carlisle Cobb
M. P. Payne
J. M. Payne
Mitchell’ Bridge
Malicio
Ernest Payne
Senate committee approves rivers and harbors bill action
The senate commerce committee completed the rivers and harbors bill and will report it next week. New appropriations include one hundred thousand dollars for the interior states waterway Pensacola to Mobile. The House appropriation for the Black Warrior river in Alabama rises to seven hundred fifty thousand dollars.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Commerce Committee
Pensacola
Mobile
House
Black Warrior River
Alabama
Steffanson Arctic Expedition Ship Karluka Sinks
The Karluka, carrying Steffanson's Arctic expedition, was crushed by ice and sank on January 15. The crew is safe on North Herald Island with ample food and water.
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Associated Press
Nome
Alaska
Karluka
Steffanason
Lana
North Herald Island
Delegates Return From Atlanta Diocese Convention
Rev. Troy Beatty T H Nickerson John O Farrell and Mrs J W Hart and Mrs M D Fickett returned from Atlanta where they attended the annual Episcopal Diocese convention representing Emmanuel church and the women s auxiliary The meeting was a great one The next session will be with the church at Marietta
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Troy Beatty
T. H. Nickerson
John O'Farrell
J. W. Hart
M. D. Fickett
Atlanta
Episcopal Church
Emmanuel Church
Woman's Auxiliary
Marietta
Dr J W Lynch to Preach at Bessie Tift Commencement
Rev Dr J W Lynch will travel to Forsyth for the Bessie Tift school commencement. He will deliver the commencement sermon to the graduating young ladies. Also notices advertise fresh produce and groceries from Arnold & Abney and M P Matthews including fruit and sliced ham offerings.
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J. W. Lynch
Bessie Tift
Forsyth
Bessie Tift School
Past Commanders Jewels Presented by Godfrey de Bouillon
Last night at the Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery Knights Templar meeting past Eminent Commanders E. B. Cohen James Barrow H. R. Palmer and W. Dorsey received jeweled insignia. The 14 carat gold jewels bore the order’s triangle and cross with engravings noting presenter and recipient. Refreshments followed the ceremony for the Knights present.
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Godfrey de Bouillon
Knights Templar
E. B. Cohen
James Barrow
H. R. Palmer
W. Dorsey
Charles C. Jarrell
Scuder
Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery
Str
Bell's Market Ad Promises Fresh Produce Deals
Big lot hens, fries and ducks. fresh eggs and plenty of fruit. Orange supply, new potatoes and beans. Red Rock ginger ale and Fairy soap two cakes for 6c. Ten packages Gold Dust for 25c. Phone 118.
First Presbyterian S. S. Plans Picnic at Berryman’s Springs
The Sunday school of First Presbyterian church will hold a picnic today at Berryman’s Springs. Wagons depart the church at ten this morning. Local ads list produce specials from Arnold & Abney including greens beans and new potatoes priced 3 quarts for 25 cents.
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First Presbyterian Church
Berryman’s Springs
Attack on Huerta’s Home Reported as Mutiny Clash
Refugees say Huerta’s position in Mexico City is critical as officers grow antagonistic and mutinous troops attacked Huerta’s suburban home last Saturday. Several attackers reportedly suffered heavy losses while Mexican newspapers remained silent.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Huerta
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Gilbert Hunt
William Hart
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Soule
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Clemson
South Carolina
Department of
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Ontario
University of Illinois
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