General Council to Vote on Bonds and Police Board Change
General Council expected to approve two measures this afternoon a charter amendment to abolish the police board making the chief of police elective by the council and placing police oversight with the council police committee and a bond ordinance for a September 16 election totaling 3 268 000 for schools Grady Hospital sewers disposal plants fire department and waterworks facilities
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Police Board
Police Committee of Council
Police
Board of Firemasters
Sthoola
Grady Hospital
Fire Department
Big Improvements Planned in Columbus Mills
Columbus Ga August 1 Special The Georgian Manufacturing company awarded contract for a second story addition. Davis Warehouse to spend about 34000 renovating a cotton warehouse. Radley Columbus awarded contract for a modern gunnery in Lee county Ala. Parma to cost about 7000. Savannah company of steel erectors used for construction. Gutит furnished by Lum- Mua Cotton Gin company manufactured in Columbus. County commissioners plan enlarged Muscogee jail. Sixth Avenue Baptist church began costly new building. New nine story Columbus Hotel nearly complete and to open this fall. Morton Realty awarded warehouse erection for Merlins mill. Merlins mills erected a large warehouse last year. New school building in Jordan City nearing completion. Several warehouses erected remodeled and many residences under construction.
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Columbus
Georgian Manufacturing Company
Davis Warehouse Company
Radley
Lee County
Ala
Parma
Savannah
Steel
Lum- Mua Cotton Gin Company
Muscogee County
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
Columbus, Ga
Accidentally Shot by Sister-in-Law Claud Hall Dies
Claud Hall, a Macon blacksmith, died in Macon hospital after being accidentally shot by his sister-in-law Mrs Alonzo Hall at her Main street home. Coroner Stubbs ruled no inquest as the shooting was purely accidental. Mrs Till, thinking the pistol unloaded, drew it from her husband's pocket and fired when the hammer struck an empty chamber then discharged on the second attempt. Hall had previously been married in Savannah.
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Claud Hall
Macon Black
Smith
Alonzo Hall
Main Street
Eset
Stubbs
Till
Hall
Hally
Savannah
Teach Useful Trades For Every Negro Child
B R Holm 3, president of the Holmes Institute, urged at St James M E church that over 6,000 colored children in Atlanta attend public schools and 4,500 attend colored colleges and private schools. He called for every student to learn nine useful trades whether in day or night classes to cultivate good citizens and curb crime and vagrancy.
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B. PR
Holm
Holmes Institute
St James
Fifth Ward Improvement Club to Meet Next Thursday
The Fifth Ward Improvement Club will assemble at English Avenue School on Thursday night for a regular session plus an entertainment by the ladies of the ward. A watermelon cutting ice cream festival and discussion on city school and street paving conditions are planned with many prominent speakers including Mayor Woodward Aldine Chambers Mayor Guinn Superintendent Landrum and several legislators invited.
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English Avenue
Fifth Ward
Woodward
Aldine Chambers
J. Guinn
Landrur
Five badly injured as auto hits trolley in Augusta
Augusta August 1 Special Walter Wheeler chauffeur of the D. R. Evans car collided head on with a street railway sprinkling tank car. Mr and Mrs Evans their son and daughter aged 11 and 9 and William Minor were badly hurt the children likely fatally. No explanation given for the chauffeur's action.
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Augusta
Walter Wheeler
D. R. Evans
Thia
Mrs Sybil Hartley and Kraft Give Fine Atlanta Recital
Mrs Sybil Hartley and organist Kraft presented a Sunday afternoon concert at the Auditorium Armory under the Atlanta Music Festival association. The sixty-ninth free organ recital featured Hartley’s soprano voice and a series of selections including Mattinata, Red Rose, and the Parting March from Lenore. The program presented works by Demarest, Weber, von Weber, Gounod, and Massanet among others, with an extended ovation for Hartley.
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Sybil Owen -Hartley
Auditorium Armory
Atlanta Music Festival Association
Atlanta
Hartley
Eawin Arthur Draft
Ambroise
Thomas—Gavotte
Jan Carl von Weber
Mrs. Hartley
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Alfred J. Silver
MacFarlane
Leoncavallo
Patrick McCullough former policeman dies at 82
Patrick J McCullough 82 died Sunday at his residence 103 Kelley Street He was born in Are lanta and lived here all his life A former member of the Atlanta police force he had many friends Survived by one daughter Mrs John W West Funeral from the residence at 3 this afternoon Interment in Oakland
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Kelley Street
Mec
McCullough
Arelanta
Atlanta
John W. West
Oakland
Johnnie Sac West
Wetick J. McCullough
Kelly Street
Tallbeaers
Bease
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Jyomfield Co
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Mary _ Chitwood
C. W. Chits Wood
Barclay & Brandon
Ius
Elizabethbtown
W. & Ad Rra
Barclay Brandon’s
Mrs J E Graddy Denies Husband Arrest Report
Mrs J E Graddy of 250 South Pryor street says her husband is not under arrest in Hopkinsville on a swindling charge. She states he is held only as a witness in another case and told The Constitution so last night.
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J. 2. Graddy
South Pryor Street
The
Constitution
Hopkinsville
Public Dance Halls Opposed by Prof. Proctor in Atlanta
Dr. H. H. Proctor, pastor of the First Congregational church, colored, night Sunday condemned public dance halls for Atlanta Negroes as a menace to the city. He cited three grounds: mixing of sexes and baser passions, a pool for illegal liquor sales, and corrupting youth through promiscuous contact. He warned that without action the city could relapse to the riot era of ten years ago.
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First Congregational Church
Fitzgerald Prepares for Veterans Reunion
Fitzgerald Georgia August 1 special. The men committees for the United Confederate Veterans reunion on August 17 have nearly completed their work. Chairman L Griner and many U D B C and Woman's club members organized a fine program with receptions luncheons concerts and balls for visiting veterans.
German Battle Cruiser Von Hindenburg Christened
London reports that the German battle cruiser launched at Wilhelmshaven was christened by order of the emperor as Von Hindenburg. The 28,000 ton ship, laid down in July 1913, was to be completed in 1916, replacing a planned Wirsatz Hertha name.
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London
Reuter
Bertin
Anya
Wilhelmgshaven
Wirsatz Hertha
von Hindenure
United States Advances Toward Financial Supremacy
Dun's report notes substantial strides in U.S. commercial and financial strength amid war disruptions in Europe. Grain crops are ample and prices favorable, debt burdens easing, and Wall Street quietness masks ongoing gains in industry. Exports, imports, and rail activity show mixed results, with a record oversea trade surplus and strong steel and machinery output signaling sustained recovery and optimism.
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United States
Europe
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New York
Iaat
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Allies Place Large Orders for Shells and Steel Bars
New York reports France and Britain placed major contracts for 100000 steel shells and 270000 tons of round bars. General Electric contracted for 1400 steel rounds and 16000 tons more, with negotiations for 6000000 shells and 200000 tons of bars. Independent firms sold small lots while long term shipments moved at about 2.12 cents per pound. United States Steel cut ingot production to 94 percent of capacity as orders surge. Culver Elevated line won a 15050 ton steel contract and bids were opened for 25000 tons for further subway work.
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Shell
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Pittaburg
Agg
Smali
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Marrying Money takes stage with Clara Kimball Young
The Stray Theatrical World Film Corporation presents Clara Kimball Young in Marrying Money a satire on marriage life featuring Bertram Marburgh and Chester Barnet. Young showcases versatility in comedy and drama, with a humorous last scene as the couple vacationing after their wedding. A program includes special music and an extra number Ua Zingana by Salaalo.
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World Film Corporation
America
Clara Kimball Young
Washington Wezel
Bertram Marburgh
Mins Young
Mist Young
Chester Barnet
Trand
Foney
Salaalo
Mary Pickford in New Film at Grand Today and Tomorrow
Mary Pickford headlines at the Grand in a new release praised as a near perfect creation. Publicity earlier boosted her status, and after a lull exhibitors across the country secured revived Pickford features. The current show, titled Hage, showcases her charm in a sought after "Little Mary" role.
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Pickford
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Mins Pickford
Paramount Corporation
Alne
Treasury Condition Report for August First
The United States Treasury closes with net balance of 68,173,468 dollars in hand for the year. Total receipts reach 33,774,070 dollars while total payments amount to 648,670 dollars. The fiscal year shows a deficit of 15,981,154 dollars, with a 2,619,677 dollar surplus excluding Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Aaunral Fang
Fitzgerald Opposes State Mandated School Books
Fitzgerald Georgia August 1 Special The Fitzgerald board of education adopted strong resolutions opposing a Senate bill before the house committee requiring city systems to use state adopted books. Representative Walker urged to oppose passage, arguing the bill would cost Fitzgerald thousands as the city already furnishes books free to all pupils. Cold Wave Red Ash 4 75 Daisy Gem Black 4 50 Carroll and Hunter
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Walker
Witzgerald
Carroll & Hunter
Cotton Advances During Past Week Sees Wide Price Moves
New Orleans reports indicate cotton traded in a broad range last week with prices near the week's lows and highs, driven by crop damage rumors, late-week bullish government condition reports anticipated, and expectations of rainfall or continued drought affecting sentiment. Traders eyed the government July 26 crop condition update and early season statistics expected this week as potential price movers.
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New Orleans
Leesman
Drouth
Raina
Jin
Wnl
War stock trading reaches high mark in wartime market
In New York during August the fever of war stock speculation surged with million shares traded in a few favored issues. Prices hit record highs before recessions near week’s end. The panic anniversary sparked contrasts with past conditions as torpedoing news and quick profit hopes drove volatile moves and rumors of rail stock shifts.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Leelanaw
Moranent
United States Steel Reports Strong Quarterly Earnings Amid War Orders
US Steel posts nearly 28 million in quarterly earnings as war orders boost business volume. Trade reports corroborate rising profits. foreign trade statements note ongoing demand. British loan activity shows shifting discount as investors weigh war finance. Car loan rates stay low to preserve liquidity despite unstable investment climate.
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United States Steel
Jane
London
Haynes Drowned in Chattahoochee River Near Buckhead
John FE Haynes a 22 year old farmer of Cross Roads three miles from Buckhead drowned while swimming with friends in the Chattahoochee early Sunday morning. His body was recovered and his survivors include his parents three brothers and two sisters.
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John FE. Haynes
Cross Roads
Buckhead
Chattahoochee
Waynes
Coole
Undertaking Establishment
J. M. Haynes
Gov. G. M
Ironsides of World Powers and Naval Warfare Debate
A review discusses the shift from wooden walls to ironsides and the German naval challenge. It notes the blockade’s effect on German food and materials, the role of raiders, and the evolving balance of sea power, praising Willis J. Abbott’s war history. The newspaper offers a bound volume edition for readers at a discounted price with coupon.
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Opinien
Mos
Germany
Willis
Abbot
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