Atlanta Auto Races Promised as Big City Event
Atlanta gears up for five days of high speed automobile racing from November 9 to 13 at a new two mile autodrome near Hapeville. The $400000 project will seat about 50000 spectators with 25000 in the grandstand and features famous drivers like Barney Oldfield and Ralph De Palma. An extensive endurance show follows with 500 to 1000 cars, plus an interstate New York to Atlanta contest, drawing visitors who may need lodging and dining arrangements.
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Atlanta
Hapeville
Barney Oldfield
Ralph de Palma
Georgia
New York
Testifies After Four Years About Kidney Cure
Carlisle Center New York resident G B Burhans writes he was cured of kidney trouble four years ago by Foley's Kidney Remedy and after four years reports no return of symptoms. He urges others to try Foley's Kidney Remedy, available at all dealers.
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Carlisle Center
N. Y
G. B. Burhans
Foley
Auslund Moves to Athens as Rhodes Sells Home
Mr. Fred Auslund plans to become a citizen of Athens within days after selling his Oconee Heights home and farm to A. S. Rhodes and buying Rhodes residence in Lynwood Park. Rhodes and family will move to Oconee Heights, while Auslund relocates his family to Athens.
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Mr. Auslund
A. S. Rhodes
C. Fred Auslund
Athens
Oconee Heights
Rhodes
Lynwood Park
Auslund
Bucklen Arnica Salve Seeks Quick Home Use
Wide call for Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a household remedy. Family members suffer burns cuts boils and scalds while praise claims it is the greatest healer on earth. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Drugeist
Moses
Baby
Johnny
Mamie
Billie
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
New York Adopts Juvenile Delinquent Law for Minors
New York cites an August 31 notice that after tomorrow no child under sixteen will be criminally charged. Offenses that would be crimes for adults will instead label the minor as a juvenile delinquent. The law removes criminal branding and prescribes treatment as a juvenile offender.
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New York
New York State
Opening at State Normal School Draws Large Crowd
Yesterday morning the State Normal School held opening exercises in the auditorium with about five hundred present, over four hundred fifty students, the largest opening in the institution’s history. Prediacatl Branson and aides arranged housing in private homes to accommodate attendees as plans foretell seven hundred this session. Rev E L Hill led religious services and Rev Troy Beatty, Rev F S Hudson and Rev Stanley R Grubb spoke. Beatty humorously illustrated the fall of ancient Troy with a modern Troy reference. President Branson delivered an address on class organization and duties for returning and new students.
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State Normal School
Prediacatl Branson
E. L. Hill
Presbyterian of Welcome
Troy Beatty
F. S. Hudson
Stanley R. Grubb
Troy
Branson
Pills Claim Quick Cure for Stomach Ailments
Dr Kings New Life Pills praised as a rapid remedy for sour stomach indigestion biliousness and related ailments. W J Smith and B ro and H R Palmer and Sons report unprecedented demand saying the product never fails to cure stomach issues and associated symptoms. Only 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Two Negroes Held on Suspicion in City Prison
Will and Lonnie Sims, both colored, are detained in the city jail on suspicion following their arrest by Officer Lester at the Seaboard depot. They reportedly jumped from a Sea board freight train near Cleveland avenue with injuries. Lonnie Sims is suspected of involvement in a fatal shooting in Canon, Georgia on August 28, and police are investigating. The column also discusses patent medicines and notes Queen Wilhelmina's birthday celebrations in The Hague.
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Will
Lonnie Sims
Seaboard
Lester
Cleveland Avenue
Canon
Wilhelmina
Hague
Holland
Royal Palace
Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina
Mitchell in Atlanta: Prison Term Reduced to Milledgeville Farm
The Georgia prison commission halted a chain gang sentence for William H. Mitchell after physicians testified that chain-gang service could kill him. Governor Brown deferred ruling until September 4 after Thomasville citizens urged commuting to a fine or local chaingang.
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Atlanta
Prison Commission
William H. Mitchell
State Farm
Milledge‘ville
Mitchell
Lucile Linton
Thomasville
Thomas County
Prisen
Milledgeville
Brown
Foley Urine Laxative Promoted Over Cosmetics
An advertisement claims cosmetics cannot clear complexion problems and touts Foley Urine Laxative for indigestion liver trouble and constipation. It urges readers to cleanse the system and notes availability through all dealers.
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Foley
Peculiar Accident Fatal to Wil lingham-Tift Worker in Atlanta
George Clark a 35 year old rip saw operator for Wil lingham-Tift Lumber in Atlanta was killed at work when a small wood fragment flew from the saw entering his body and severing a major artery. He died before a doctor arrived at Grady hospital. Clark had only worked a month at the yard after moving from Newport Tennessee. His corpse was taken to Greenberg Bond Bloomfield undertakers and the coroner notified.
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Atlanta
George Clark
Willingham-Tift Lumber Company
Grady Hospital
Clark
Newport
Tenn
Greenberg, Bond & Bloomfield
Past Master Palmer Attends Elberton School Corner Stone
Past Worshipful Master Palmer of Mount Vernon Lodge will attend the corner-stone laying for the Elberton public school building. The event will draw prominent Masons from across the state and Palmer will take part, accompanied by Mount Vernon Lodge members.
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Palmer
Mount Vernon Lodge
Elberton
Officer J F Noemin Resigns to Return to Cotton Business
Officer J F Noemin resigns after serving since January 1 on the police force. He will re-enter the cotton trade in this city, accepting a lucrative position and leaving behind many friends who wish him success.
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J. C. Locklin
J. F. Noemin
Walter Price Trial In City Liquor Violation Case
Walter Price, colored, faced a police court trial for selling intoxicating liquor in violation of the city code. Ike Allen testified he bought whiskey from Price on several occasions, with the last purchase Sunday afternoon. Allen was fined earlier for abusing Price. The mayor imposed a 100 fine or three months on the city gang, aiming to curb illicit whisky traffic and improve city order. A witness in Price’s case was arrested after leaving the court for dispensing whisky, with the case slated to continue today.
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Walter Price
Walter
Ike Allen
Price
Ike
Foley's Kidney Pills Offer Quick Relief for Kidney Trouble
Many people misjudge symptoms of kidney and bladder trouble as temporary. Take Foley's Kidney Pills to stop the drain on vitality. they cure backache rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and end pain weakness and urinary trouble. All dealers. x
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Foley
Pellagra Deaths Reported in Henry County
McDonough Georgia August 31 Mrs C L Criddle who lived near Luella in Henry County died from pellagra the new disease from eating meat made of damaged corn. There are seven or eight pellagra cases in the county among white and black residents with violently progressive forms reported by local physicians.
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McDonough
C. L. Criddle
Luella
Henry County
Southern Railroad Denies Jurisdiction in Safety Suit
The United States suit in federal court over safety appliance violations against the Southern rail line in Toccoa is contested. Through Col. John Q. Strickland the railroad argues the court lacks jurisdiction and denies all government allegations.
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United States
The
Southern Railroad
Toccoa
Southern
John Q. Strickland
Putting Roof Back On High Shoals Mill
The High Shoals mill roof replacement began yesterday and will be completed quickly. The roof, blown onto the superintendent’s yard, will be secured at once to prevent further rain damage. The State Normal School has opened well, with strong indications the current term will be highly successful.
Georgia interurban lines push for lower rates and equal service
Atlanta patrons of the Atlanta Northern Railway press the railroad commission for 20 cent fare to Marietta and five dollar monthly passes, plus equal service features. They seek drinking water, separate facilities for races, and toilet rooms, arguing electric lines cost less to operate yet must match steam railroad services.
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Railroad Commission
Atlanta Northern Railway
Atlanta
Marietta
Georgia
Western
Atlantic
Atlanta Northern
Interurban rail case presses state future impact
The commission weighs a controversial issue as railways in cities haul people up to ten to fifteen miles for five cents. Judge George F. Gober represents the petitioners in a hard fought case with significant bearing on the future of interurban lines in the state.
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George F. Gober
Superior Court
Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition Filed for Local Firms
Yesterday afternoon, through attorney Col A C Brown, Jefferson, Thomas Farmer of Center and the Cooper-Farmer Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. They allege insolvency and inability to meet debts. Clerk Cornett filed the papers. a hearing will be held at a later date.
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Col. A. C. Brown
Jefferson
Thomas Farmer
Center
Cooper-Farmer Company
Cornett
Jim Gaines Held on Federal Whiskey Distilling Charge
Jim Gaines a colored man from Elbert County was tried by U S Commissioner Cornetty yesterday afternoon on the charge of distilling whiskey unlawfully. He was represented by Col Max Michael. The court required a $200 bond for his appearance at the next federal court session. The bond was posted and Gaines was released.
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Jim Gaines
Elbert County
United States
Cornett
Col
Max Michael
Gaines
Jackson Street Paving Nears Completion
The Belgian block paving on Jackson Street is progressing rapidly and will be finished within a few days. North Jackson Street will then rank among the city's best streets due to the completed work.
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Jackson Street
Henry Moore Arrested on Oglethorpe Warrant
Henry Moore, a colored man, was arrested in this city yesterday on a warrant from Oglethorpe county charging a misdemeanor. He will be turned over to Oglethorpe authorities today. The note also mentions a barbecue in Augusta to raise funds for veterans to attend a gray reunion in this city this month.
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Henry Moore
Oglethorpe County
Augusta
Athens
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Lavadura
Lavadura Chemical CO
Fred Auslund
Lydia E. Pinkham
Enna
McDonough, Ga
LEA
Kentucky
Thomas Farmer and
Oglethorpe Couny
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