Police Move to Clear Street Corners of Mashers
Police Chief James L Beavers issued an order to clear street corners of rousts known as mashers following a city hall meeting with Mayor James Gerea. A 30 detective plain clothes squad enforced the order, arresting J E and J C Whitley at the Forsyth Street post office for orderly conduct. Detectives Moon and Adams made the arrests after a complaint from a citizen’s wife. The chief toured the city to ensure compliance and pledged continued action until Atlanta streets are cleared, asserting protection for women. Mayor Woodward had prior vows to pursue street corner mashers and recalls ongoing citizen complaints about late night safety.
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James L. Beavers
James Gere
Beavers
Peaghtres
Whitewall
J. E
J. C. Whitley
South Pryor Street
Forsyth Street
Moon
Adams
Atlanta
Ovent
Woodward
Lies The Matese Poodle Wins Blue Ribbon at Show
Miss Wille Calhoun owns Lies The beautiful Mattese poodle which won a blue ribbon at the dog show held in the Auditorium Armory.
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Wille Calhoun
Auditorium Armory
Schlomberg to Give Exhibition Today at Lakewood
Captain Benjamin H. Schlomberg of the United States Volunteer Life Saving corps will stage a swimming and diving exhibition at Lakewood this afternoon at 3 40. Highlights include an underwater disrobing stunt lasting 23 seconds and proceeds benefit flood safety. Schlomberg, a noted Piedmont park lifeguard and medalist, recently trained to swim the English Channel in August.
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Benjamin H. Schlomberg
United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps
Lakewood
Schlomberg
Piedmont Park
Engileh Channel
Piedmont
Southern Railway Trains Shortened to Macon Route
Southern Railway announces effective Monday April 14 and Tuesday April 15 trains 5 and 6 will be shortened to run between Cincinnati and Macon instead of continuing to Jacksonville. Southbound No 5 arrives Atlanta 11:10 am departs 12:20 pm arrives Macon 2:55 pm. Northbound No 6 leaves Macon 1:25 pm arrives Atlanta 4:00 pm departs Atlanta 5:10 pm. Assistant General Passenger Agent J L Meek signs Atlanta Ga.
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Southern Railway
Cincinnati
Macon
Jacksonville
Fla
Atlanta
Same &S
J. Ll. Meek
Atlanta, Ga
Man Delays Bail After Recognizing Wife Hat
L A McMullen steps from an East Point trolley Friday night as officers place a woman in a patrol wagon. He realizes the hat and plume resemble his wife, asks for her name, and learns she is Mrs. McMullen. She is released on collateral of 16.15 after being arrested for causing a scene at a Viaduct deli.
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McMullen
Gordon
Lora
Pace Station
Pocketbook and hat of missing Martin found in Thames
The pocketbook and opera hat of American millionaire Joseph W. Martin of Memphis were found in the Thames embankment mud. Police believe foul play may be involved after clues show he was last seen near the Royal Automobile Club and an apparent late night meeting with a woman. Detectors reported additional items found scattered, linking to a possible bet with an amateur detective. Martin had been staying with a London merchant at Park Place, St. James.
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London
Joseph W. Martin
Memphis
Tenn
Thames Embankment
Lloyds Weekly News
Martin
Cunard Line
J. W- Martin
Scotland Yard
London Budget
Temple Gardens
Train Kills J. E. Jones in Georgia
J. B. Jones, a Macon contractor, left the city for Scotland to work on a house. His body was found near Heid's station, 16 miles south, mangled beside the tracks. A letter reading J. H. Jones, Macon, was in his pocket. Inquest held. presumed he fell under a Southern Railway passenger train while en route to Scotland. He was 52, leaving a widow, four sons and two daughters.
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Macon
J. B. Jones
Scotland
Macn
Jones
Southern Railway
Beotland
Unitarian Conference Nears Final Day in Atlanta
The twenty fifth annual southern conference of the Unitarian church ends today with an 11 o clock sermon by Dr George H Badger of San Antonio and the Sunday night installation of Rev J Wade Conkling as minister of the local church Services will be at the Woman's Club building West Baker street The conference business closed Saturday with ministers reporting that the church is stronger in the south than ever next year the conference will be in Dallas Texas
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The
Unitarian Church
Atlanta
George H. Badger
San Antonio
J. Wade Conkling
Badger
New England
Unitarian Advance
Woman's Club
West
Baker Street
South
Dallas
Texas
Last of Isaiah McCuttie Ends Georgetown Port Post
Washington April 12 Special Isaiah McCuttie is no longer collector of the port of Georgetown He was the last colored federal officeholder in the state once led by Dr Crum at Charleston and many colored postmasters The departure marks a sweeping change and highlights changes in local federal appointments.
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Washington
Isaiah McCuttie
Georgetown
Isaiah
South Carolina
Dr. Crum
Charleston
Daughters Rally Ahead of Continental Congress Race
Washington April 12 Delegates arrive for the continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution amid debate over proposed constitutional revisions. The committees’ report hints at changes to chapter representation and new member rules, while campaigns intensify around Mrs Charles B Bryan Mrs John M Morton and William C Story as likely contest for president general unfolds.
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Washington
Continental Congress
National Society
Twe
Society of Colonial Dames
Charlesb. Bryan
John M. Morton
William C. Story
Funeral notices from Athens mortuary column
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices issued in Athens Ga detailing deaths of Sallie Langston Thomas McKay E B Edmondson R C Smith Jr Mary Bryce Sylvanus Jones with service times dates and interment plans at Oakland West View Riverdale and local churches. Survived by spouses parents siblings and children with listed addresses and congregational affiliations.
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R C. Smith, Jr
Windsor Street
Foole
Belgium faces near total strike crippling industry
Brussels is tense as a general strike and sympathy actions threaten to paralyze Belgian industry. Socialists claim 616,000 workers may walk off, disrupting ports, transport, and food supply while some employers pledge wages and aid. Government and church factions react as posters call for a manifold work stoppage.
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Brussels
Antwerp
United States
Rotterdam
Hamburg
Red Star
Bel-gian
Iberals
Belgium
Fras
Charleroi
Bruges
Haig
Liege
Herstal
Atlanta Live Stock Prices and Market Notes
Market report summarizing current week beef cattle hog and dairy prices with mixed quality notes. Quoted ranges cover good to prime grades for steers, cows, heifers, and hogs with mentions of prominent buyers from McDonough and Louisville. Offers context on supply, market tone, and a Chicago butter and egg snapshot that accompanies the livestock prices.
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W. H. White, Jr
Froviston Mee
OM. Amis
McDonough
Amia
Henry County
W. Abbot
Louisville
Abbot
Cotton goods market summary from New York week
Cotton goods markets were generally quiet last week with prices slipping on many odd constructions while some lines traded well. Fall River moved 140000 pieces of print cloths, printers bought four yard 80 squares for percales at 74 cents, and exports remained light though old orders shipped.
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New York
Fall River
Printera
Reading
Weekly Cotton Review and assorted livestock markets
New Orleans reports a week of strong cotton price declines due to amplified selling and weather delays in crop growth. Prices dropped 13 to 17 points from Monday levels, with highs midweek and lows late week. gains evaporated as concerns over river conditions and Liverpool consumption estimates weighed on sentiment. Cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and prices from St Louis, Louisville, and Kansas City show mixed but generally soft trends, with hogs and cattle close to steady to lower and limited demand in spots.
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Weekly Cotton Review
New Orleans
Gafla
Liverpool
Atine
Longs
Anet
St Louis
Texas
Louisville
Kansas City
Colorado Lambs
Cotton Seed Oil Prices Rise on Short Covering and Demand
New York April 32 reports cotton seed oil firm as shorts cover and refiners buy amid tight crude supplies. Closing values show 2 to 6 points higher with 10,700 barrels traded. Prices listed for prime crude through prime winter yellow and summer varieties with monthly futures points and regional notes. Memphis reported prime base and end of day sale details.
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New York
Chronicle Figures From a Past Trade Snapshot
Chronicle shows world trade figures at 486000 vs 5,391,212 last year and American totals of 3,501,099 vs 4,190, last year. Yearly and weekly comparisons include In sight season 12,064,783 vs 14,042,827, revalpts 95,205 vs 142,631, exports 104,341 vs 214,814, stock in porte 773,871 vs last year, interior stock 47,081 vs 975,274, receipts 74,025 vs tech year, shipments 7,427 vs 101,100.
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United States Porte
Treasury Statement from Washington April 12
The condition of the United States treasury at the start of business today shows a working balance of 70,420,603 in banks and Philip. total general fund 149,008,262. Receipts yesterday 2,324,987. disbursements 2,496,885. This year's surplus 14,773,773, up from 11,372,250 last year. figures exclude Panama canal debt transactions.
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Washington
United States Treasury
General Fund
Gibert and Clay Market Report on April 12
Clearing weather over the central belt and lower European consumption estimates spurred heavy speculative selling and liquidation, marking a price decline of about 15 points. Short covering and some bargain buying limited gains as traders grew disappointed and questioned Gapollea’s ability to meet demand at current levels.
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New York
Money and Exchange Briefs From New York
Money on only nominal no loans. Time loans steady at 60 days 4 percent. Sterling exchange weak with actual business in banker's bills at 4.8310 for 60 day bills and 4.8050 for demand. Commercial bills 4.92 and 80 Mexican dollars. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds regular.
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Money and Exchange
New York
Prima Mercantiia
Sterling Exchange
Sweetest Place to Make Your Home Values as Gold
A promotional note extols a location as the prime place where property values rival gold and living there will be an enduring, desirable dream. It frames the area as the best possible home choice with strong positive sentiment and local pride.
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Mills Street
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Ruthle Rosser
Riverdale
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Mary Bryce
Jackson County
Patterson's Chapel
H. M Quilflan
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Athens
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Winterville
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Chicago
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