Negro Lynched Near Bessemer in Frontier Mob Action
Birmingham local reports say John Thomas, a Black man, was hanged by about a dozen citizens one mile from Bessemer after being stopped while transporting a prisoner. The alleged crime involved assault on Mrs Patterson and her two children near Parkwood on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Thomas reportedly confessed before dying, requesting mercy, as the crowd prepared to move on. The coroner planned an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
John Thomas
Bessemer
Thomas
Patterson
Parkwood
Andy Roy
Hensemer
Antil Ros
Bensemer Hare
Pozse
Ansley Park Homes in Book Form Features Atlanta’s Finest Dwellings
A new booklet titled Ansley Park Homes showcases the affluent Ansley Park area in Atlanta. It highlights luxurious residences, the movement to create a premier residential park, foreword notes Edwin Ansley’s efforts, and includes clear views of streets and homes designed to inspire readers to reside in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Anstey Park
Ansley Park
Edwin Ansley
Hhis End
Elven
Jeanne d Arc Voices and the Vaticans Gained Significance
A fragmented reminiscence links Jeanne d Arc to Vatican ceremonies and psychic research. It cites visions and miraculous messages as possible evidence while noting shifting modern views on spirits and occult phenomena without clear resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Hell
Ecianre
Jeanne
Secon
Clever Café Chentantse programs celebrate Players' Club event
A Friday evening party hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Ela honored the Players' Club with a clever artistic program. Club members contributed performances including Mrs Barbour Thompson the club president and other members such as Mrs Ransom Wright Mrs Thaddeus Horton Mrs John HM Mrs Robert Cooney and Mr Welter Stearnes along with Mr Ed Austin Mr Williams Witham Mr WG Humphrey and Mr F. 8 Billig. Henry McAlpin president of the Players' Club of Savannah attended as a guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ela
Barbour Thompson
Ransom Wright
Thaddeus Horton
John HM
Robert Cooney
Misa Meeks
Welter Stearnes
Ed Austin
Willams, Witham
WG Humphrey
F. 8
Billig
Mitt Saul
Henry McAlpin
Players’ Club of
Savannah
Lyric to Stage Musicals and Dramas Planned This Summer
Atlanta officials announce a two company plan at the Lyric with musical stock and dramatic stock. Promoters Wells and Cardoza aim to bring back familiar Bijou performers while securing new talent, with the two programs alternating in Atlanta and Birmingham to attract varied audiences and extend the theater season.
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Atlanta
Hugh Cardosa
Lyric
Jake Wells
Hugh Cardoza
Birmingham
Wells House
Walla
Wells
Cardoza
Bijou Musical Company
Little Chip and Mary Marble
Sultan Yields to Young Turks in Ottoman Crisis
Sultan relinquished control as officers moved to place martial law and seize fugitives. Memdouk Pasha, allowed to keep his sword, said the duty was done while Enver Bey and other leaders urged civil authority. Macedonian troops arrived to reinforce the palace guards and bombardment threats prompted mass troop movements and ferry transfers across the Bosphorus.
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Yildis
Allah
Memdouk Pasha
Ali Bey
Memdook Pasha
Tewfik Pasha
Kdhem Pasha
Sultan
Col Hamdi
Shefket Pasha
Hamdi
Bhefket
Thong
Enver Bey
Young Turks
Enver Hey
Scientifi
Auldier
Schetker
Berlin
Turklen
Lewis Einstein
Emmy
Rauf Pasha
Fuad Bey
Potsdam
Envers
Seilmleh
Scutari
Schefket
Schefker
Elt
Hosphorus
Dir
Mrs Barney the Society Dancer at Taft's Opening Night
Washington April 28 President and Mrs Taft led the opening of the musical play About Thebes at the Belasco theater. Mrs Albert Clifford Barney wrote the piece and surprised guests by performing a French dancer role. Barney, a Sheridan Circle host, is noted for versatility and society prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Thebes
Belasco Theater
Weshington
Albert Clifford Barney
Wyman to Address Atlanta Medical Graduates
Burgeon General Walter Wyman of Washington arrived in Atlanta and will speak to the graduating class of the Atlanta School of Medicine at the Grand Opera house tonight. After the address a dinner at the Piedmont Hotel will honor him with Governor Smith and Mayor Maddox as guests.
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Rosesata
Alemzar II
Atlanta
Oldknow
Walter Wyman
Washington
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
United States
Piedmont Hotel
Atlanta School of Medicine
Grand Opera House
Piedmont
Smith
Maddox
Library Opens Four Hours Today in City Center
Miss Rankin, librarian of the Carnegie library, announced the building would open from to 1 oclock today, the only city institution of office open during the day. Reports from Asia Minor describe Armenian Turkish clashes, mass evacuations, and fears of new outbreaks as Maguletude pushes through the region.
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Miss Rankin
Carnegie Library
Years of Service to be Considered in Police Board Actions
The article reports that the police board and officials say no radical changes are planned now. Chairman Mason and Commissioner Johnson visited the police station, inspected premises, and dismissed speculation about moving the viaduct houses. A committee on inspection may meet later to decide on firework controls, while a new detective, F M Bimpton, replaces Lockhart.
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Kramer
Orpheum
Phantastic Phantoms
Scareheada
Byrne Brothers
Atlanta
Millmen
The
Yric
Bijou
the Miliman
Bird Miliman
Hippodrome
Bird Millman
Edna Goodrich
Faith Taliaferro
Maxine Elliot
Cape Day
Born of New York
Mies Millman
Polce de Leon
Cardozs
Att Que
Mason
Johnson
Mason Saia
I Nn
Johnaon
Lo Ag
Simpson
Clinchfield Coal of Quality Endorsed as Best for Every User
A vintage advertising line touts Clinchfield, the Coal of Quality, claiming it as the best choice for every user. The slogan emphasizes reliability and value across applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinchfield
Paris Introduces Dog Catching Autos for Licenced Pets
Paria debuts a humane dog catching service using auto baskets to transport restrained dogs to the pound. The system, run by the Dogs Friend Society, features ventilated cages and separate compartments to protect pedigreed pets from disease while avoiding contact with stray dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Nuny Bi
Ion
Ate
Soriet
Disillusionment of Rousseau and Romantic Idealism
Fragmentary note on Jean Jacques Rousseau noting romanticism and its critique. Mentions idealistic writings and the tension between liberty and society. Reflects on his influence, personal fate, and philosophical pursuits in historical context.
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Wyman
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Turk
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Turkey
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Syria
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