Dues de Chantres Dies of Heart Failure in Paris
The Duke of Chantres died of heart failure at the Langham Hotel in Paris on April 24. The event followed the marriage of Miss Theslora Rhonia to Theodore H. Abonta of Newark earlier this year. Physicians summoned could not revive him. his widow attended by her American visitors kept vigil throughout the night as the family learned of the bereavement and the Duke’s son prepared to travel from New York to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Biefelda
Emanuel Thestore
Bernard Mere
Albert de Luynes
Havin
Picquigny
Mere Quis
Pengeau
Bia
Langham
Ammune
Tno
Chantnes
Misa Theslora Rhonia
Theodore H. Abonta
Newark
New York
Piote
Wonal
Linte de Verlogne
Paris
Dukes
Hias
Massive Pension Bills Pass House as Session Advances
Washington April 24 The House moved swiftly approving over a thousand pension bills the largest batch of the session. Bills include protection of life on navigable waters during fetes and marine parades while a resolution for a corruption watchdog report was debated, with a vote expected tomorrow. Recess set for 11:30 tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtons
Democrata
Fife
Fegattan
Trrleson
Corpers
Georgia Sunday School Association Adjou rns in Macon
The Georgia Sunday School Association adjourned in Macon after a satisfactory session. The next year's meeting place will be decided by the executive committee. Addresses were delivered by women of Macon, Rev Henry Mayo of Atlanta, Major George P. Tatler of Augusta, and De W A Duncan of Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Sanday School Association
Athans
Georgia Sunday School Association
Macon
Henry Mayo
Atlanta
George P. Tatler
Augusta
de W A. Duncan
Syracuse
Tim Henne
Mystery Surrounds Duke Death in Paris Funeral Plans
Reported death of the French duke causes a flurry of visitors and police inquiry at a Paris hotel. An examining physician ruled natural causes, no autopsy needed, and the body was moved to a church crypt for a funeral likely after Mr Shente’s New York arrival. The duke’s funeral is to honor noble alliances with France’s oldest families. The duchess is known in Atlanta and had ties to local figures. guests from Atlanta were expected to attend the funeral events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dichannilaes
Biarrits
Parin
Millington Drake
Duke de Bautnesr
Frienita
Nebbitt
Drark
Ted
M Jeanton
St. Philpre du Boule
Shente
New York
Paris
France
Atlanta
Mian Marmucciie
Agnee Scott Innstitute
Decatur
Ahomta
Mian Margaret
Edwin P. Anpley
Birds Refuges Aid Wild Life In 1900s Decline Recovery
In a period before 1903 birds in the country declined by half but refuges are now being created for safe breeding. Federal funds pay wardens one dollar monthly while other wages are covered by organizations. The piece mentions René Bache’s Harbors for Wild Birds in The Saturday Evening Post and Beatrice Grimshaw’s Vain, plus a sale notice for the magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
René Bache
Saturday Evening Post
Campaign Headquarters at Georgia University
Campaign leaders in Athens, Georgia, establish a campaign headquarters for the 800-08 Club as part of a vigorous effort to support education. Phi Kappa literary society offers space on its lower floor, with a stenographer in charge and student engagement encouraged. the move aims to accelerate the club’s broader education cause and promote wide literary outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campaian Heaigquarters
Athens
Georgia
University Suntant Bey
Phi Kappa Literary Society
Indy
All Tintax
H. & Wallace
Atlanta
Chamber After Better Roads in Bibb County
Brown House Georgia April 24 Special Tha work done by the committees of the chamber of commerce on which Howard Beith is chairman on the movement for good roads in Bibb has already had marked effect upon the community. The city and county may join to pave main thoroughfares to county limits, paving large portions of main streets and eventually macadamized roads countywide. A proposition to place bonds for paving and macadam work may be presented to county commissioners. Hib Schools Commencement Macon Ga April 24 Special Arrangements are being made for a school commencement with a high school exhibition and graduation exercises. A prominent city speaker may address the large graduating class. The program will include chorus, quartet, speeches and essays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown House
Sfecon
Chamber of Commerce
Howard
Beith
Bibb
Alt
Macon
C. A. Chapman
The
Bible Schools
Coats
Greahm
Hlgh
Heavy storm causes floods and damage in Rome Georgia
A severe thunderstorm with large hail and a waterspout-like rainfall struck Rome on April 24 around 7 30 PM. Streets flooded, crossings washed away, debris on sidewalks, several trees down, and homes damaged including J C Brot and Dr D W Curry properties. Wilkerson's beat market flooded. wind continued to blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Aves
Lower Broad
J. C. Brot
Second Avenue
Wone Tracy
D. W. Curry
Wilkerson
Pollard Bill Faces Skepticism From Forest Reserve Allies
In Washington on April 24 the Appalachian forest project drew wary reactions to Representative Pollard Nebraska's draft. The plan would appoint a presidential five member commission to study United States watersheds and likely needs committee approval to proceed. Lawmakers Laver Currier Brantley plan a conference to craft a constitutionally compliant bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Forest Reserve
Washingtor
Friends of the
Appalachian’ Forest Project
Pollard
Nebraska
House
United States
Laver
Currier
I Brantley
Georgie
Constitutional Will
Fatal shooting in Baxley sparks investigation
At Basler Baxley Georgia on April 24 at noon Harley Williams fatally shot Nolan, an identified Black Teamster, after Williams claimed the man drew a knife and lunged. Williams arrested the Black man and stated he fired a safety weapon at close range, blowing off the man’s head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basler
Baxley
Nolan
Negro Tearmster
Harley Willams
William
Beach
Mil
Williams
Meade Thresta
Williame
Final Session of Conference Eyes Education Growth
The final session of the 1908 conference for education in the south closed with unanimous reelect of Robert C. Ogden as president. Invitations to host next year’s meeting came from Mississippi Arkansas and Florida. The afternoon discussed compulsory school attendance with leaders like Dr. Wycliffe Roar Clarence Hf. Poe and Erwin Craighead weighing literacy and state cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Baldwin
Montgomery
Ala
Wycliffe Roar
Peabody Board
Nashville
Stone
L. & N. Railroad
Lowisville
George F. Milton
Sentine
Knoxville
Tann
Erwin Craighead
Mobita Realater
W. H. Heck
University of Virginia
Conference praises education unity and county supervision strides
Henry Pritchett and Bishop Gabor spoke at the conference praising its influence on Southern education. Resolutions urged stronger county supervision, better high school funding, college links to elementary schools, and increased teacher education and funding. The note ends with funeral details for Mrs. Ada Strickland in Fairburn, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucation
Henry 8. Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
New York
Thomas F. Gabor
Tennessee
Uishop
Relaion
Ogden
South
Orth
Jalementary
Arcondary Public Rchonia
Question of road duty submitted by Terrell commissioners
The Terrell County commissioners and Dawson, Ga seek Attorney General John Hart's guidance on who must pay road duty. Conflicting laws suggest ages from 2 to 50, 16 to 50, 18 to 50, and a 1907 amendment. It may be settled that only those over 21 and under 60 are subject to road duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell Commissioneers
Dawson
John Hart
Tos Romminnioner
Perrona
Rome Eyes New State Athletic Association Reorganizing Plan
Rome Georgia, April 24. A fair chance to form a modern State Manual Athletic Association was discussed at a meeting of Merchants and Manufacturers Association. Mr Ballou proposed moving to Rome to serve as physical director if sufficient support is secured. A committee was named to pursue a definite proposal amid strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
State Manual Athletic Association
Actuul
Hallow
Fle
Ballou
Oda Fellowe Memorial Service at Covington April 25
The Oda Fellow Memorial at Covington Georgia will be held as an all day service with a sermon by Rev Eugene Pendleton and the address by Professor A L Foster county school commissioner. The event is an annual observance and will take place at Lexum tomorrow in Covington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oda Fellowe Memorial Aarvica
Covington
Lexum
Eugene Pendleton
A. IL. Foster
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theodore Shoats
de Chantares
Mine Theon Shoals
Parl Movet
Association
Peachtree
Candler Hulldina
Inet Duiting
Kodak Department
I. Hawke Ve
Optimank
Vain
Beatrice Grimshaw
Tae Curtis Pontisnina Company
Phila Elder
Cagiea
Joseph Wells
Wiltamn Street
Ati
Georgia University
Ette
Manhattans
Helio
Whitehall St
Chamber
Bibb County
Negro
Robert Ogden Apain
Oy Janne Dooly
Memphis
Tenn
Robert C. Ogden
Conference For
Central South
Oguenon
Lee
Alabama
Wiliam & Blair
Winaton
Wellft Rone
Mitchell
W. H. Hand
South Carolina
Seymour A. Myndera
George K. Hamacy
Danville
Harry Hodgson
Paul H. Saunders
Laurel
Miss
Atate Federation of Women's Clubs
Board of Trade
Aosphes
Southern Education Board
State Teachers’ Association
State Federations of Women's Clubs
Chariea Molves
North Carolina
Dash‘ela
Richmond Woman's Club
Cooperative Educational Association
Virginia
Mra
J. D. Matlock
Walter B Hill
Miss Nance
State Teachers’ Aspocsation
Genrela
Teachers' Association
National
Faucational Association
Get
National Education Association
Laura Drakell
Alumni College
State Association of Teachers
Constitution
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta, Ga
Strickland
Pateburn
Fairburn
Alale Strickland
Thurasay
College Park
Palrburn
C Pugh
College Park Baptist Church
Strickland Fa
Etrickland
Hye
Hon
M. H. Woodall
W. A. Woondall
Fort Valley
Fred Mo Woodall
Atelanta
J. M. Woodall
Ravannah
F. Maretton
Auquata
Ernest Calling
Acworth
Weil Young
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!