Opera Week Draws Record Crowds in Atlanta
Large advance sales for seats indicate record audiences for a full opera week in Atlanta. Railroads offer weeklong round trips at reduced rates drawing visitors from Georgia and neighboring states. Nedda in Pagliacci seen at the grand opera matinee April 25 signals the festive mood.
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Atlanta
Georgia
South Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Alma Gluck
Nedda
Leoncavallo
Kentucky Society to Hold Dinner April Nineteenth
The Kentucky Society of Atlanta will host its annual dinner at Kimball on Friday evening April 19. Major J. Black of Augusta will deliver the address, with guests including Kentuckians and those who have Kentucky ties invited. Dinner costs one dollar. officers Pendleton, Beall, and Gaines lead the committee and attendees should send names to the secretary promptly.
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Atlanta
Kimball
Major J. & Hlack
Augusta
Major Black
South
Fvell
Kentucky
John T. Pendleton
Easter egg hunt set for next Saturday at Grant Park
The big Easter egg hunt will be held next Saturday afternoon at Grant Park starting around 3 o'clock, with rain postponement to the following Saturday if needed. About 191,000 candy eggs will be hidden in the north end near Sydney Street, Park Avenue, Cherokee Avenue, and Milledge Avenue corridor. Committee members include W. C. Puckett, T. L. Bond, Richard A. Burnett, and Gordon N. Hurtel. The Constitution notes it is coordinating efforts with donations and a $500 subscription goal, now fully raised.
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Sydney Street
Park Avenue
Cherokee Avenue
Milledge Avenue
Park Commission
W. C. Puckett
T. L. Bond
Richard A. Burnett
Gordon N. Hurtel
Mr. Harte
Presson
Lee Fighting Gambling Bill Introduced by Senator Lea
Washington April 9 Senator Lea of Tennessee introduced a bill to prevent nullification of state anti gambling laws and to prohibit transmitting by telegraph or telephone information regarding horse racing bets or odds violations carry fines and imprisonment PMID
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Lee
Washington
Senator Lea
Tennessee
United States Tires Offer Superior Tire Styles and Value
Four large tire centers unite to deliver the highest grade United States Tires to motorists. They offer Dunlop and clincher styles in Plain Bailey Nobby and Chain patterns. Customers can choose any style to meet fast tread needs and still get a tire made as only United States Tires are made. The offer promises extra value with no extra cost for motorists loyal to economy.
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America
United States
States
Trial of Sidney Smith Courtroom Scene With Police Judge
In Edgewood Avenue at Kragg Street last Sunday a car driven by Sidney Smith struck 4 year old Nttle Marlon Bishop and nearly killed him. Witnesses described a slow but careful driver as Mrs Dobbs testified the boy darted into the street and the car halted at once. The jury heard from Mrs Dennis and others while the judge noted the accident was deemed unavoidable and the accused may be discharged.
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Inman Park
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Gaynor Enters White House Race in New York
New York report says Charlies F. Murphy returns as Tammany leader and New York delegates to the Democratic National Convention will go to Baltimore unpledged. Names mentioned for delegates include O Gorman Murphy Untermeyer Dix and Conway. Gaynor is expected to announce at the National Democratic Club dinner next Saturday.
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Charlies F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
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Baltimore
United States
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Charles , Murphy
Samuel Untermeyer
Dix
Thomas F. Conway
Alton B. Parker
Isidor Straus
Gaynor
National Democratic Club
Thomas Jefferson
Elose Friends of Democratic
Democratic State Committee
Clarke Rifles Make Excellent Showing
Athens Ga April 9 The Clarke Rifles under Captain J W Arnold stood their annual inspection before Major Fred Palmeryesterday and last night. The company had 100 percent attendance and showed 84 in showing up from 77 last year and 81 for the next highest in their battalion. They rank sixth in thirty five companies inspected so far. They were checked up to the penny for property restoring a deficit of 140 dollars from last year. The University of Georgia cadet corps inspection is set for Thursday before Major Harrison Hall.
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Clarke Rifles
J. W. Arnold
Fred Palmer
University of Georgia Cadet Corps
Harrison Hall
Home and three stores burned at Folkston
Folkston Georgia April 8 Special A disastrous fire at an early hour destroyed four buildings on Court house street a dwelling and three stores. Two buildings belonged to W R Wainwright and two to M Altman with about 2500 dollars in losses and little insurance. The fire started in a Wainwright building used as a restaurant by J M Joyner. Townsmen heroic efforts saved Judge T W Vickerys store and dwelling. Rats are thought to have caused the blaze.
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Folkston. Ga
Courthouse Street
W. R. Wainwright
M. Altman
Wainwright
J. M. Joyner
T. W. Vickery
The Constitution's Circulation Campaign Details and Rules
A historical Q and A outlines the Constitution newspaper circulation campaign of 1912. It lists prize amounts totaling 22,212 dollars, division into nine districts and two divisions, two grand prizes in Division 17 and 27, district prize distribution, and voting rules including handling of subscriptions, eligibility, commissions, and timing. It also notes entry methods, deadlines, and campaign operations through the campaign department.
HOWARD GOULD SHIPWRECKED PARTY HALTS ON MUD FLATS
Edoward Gould, New York millionaire, and his companions reached Yampa on April 9 after a Cuba voyage. Their hired launch ran aground on a mud bank in the lower bay while fishing. They spent the night, were not heard from until morning, and reached St. Petersburg by telephone. a searching party was to be sent if needed.
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Edoward Gould
New York
Gould
Cuba
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Mr. Gould
Miners and Operators Confer in Philadelphia Tomorrow
Philadelphia April 9. John P White president of the United Mine Workers and union officials from the anthracite fields gather here amid a conference with the hard core operators committee to decide the fate of the current work suspension. The meeting will determine whether a strike continues or workers return under a new agreement.
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United Mine ‘Workers of America
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