Water Pageant and Society Events at Lakewood and Beyond
A Lakewood water pageant lights up the evening with twenty five decorated boats, a flotilla procession, and musical pieces by the orchestra and soloists. Campers are invited to Mr Jetty's camp for a post event social, followed by dancing. Separate notes describe a Terpsichorean club dance at Vesper hall on Friday, bank officials’ dinner party at the Piedmont, a moonlight picnic tour of the city with dancing, and a formal gathering hosted by Miss Shropshire’s party before her nuptials.
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Lakewood
Schley
Cripps
Mrs Tones
Tent City
Terpsichorean Club
Vesper Hall
Clifford George
Tommie Hones
Misa Mildred Birley
Misa Janie Aldred
Misa Eleanor White
Georgia Hones
Louise Aldred
Mise Katherine Wright
Ed Floyd
Fred Straub
Restus Stathen
Clark
Marion Martin
J B Agbury
John Yancey
Jimmie Gateton
Clifford Daniels
Agers
Reception to Visiting Merchants in Georgia
Four hundred guests attended a reception at the Driving Club yesterday afternoon from two to seven o'clock, hosted in honor of the Georgia Merchants Association. Pink gladioli and roses adorned the ballroom and porches while an orchestra played. Notables entertaining included Mrs Wadkins with friends for Miss Mildred Fortson of Washington, Colonel and Mrs Andrews hosting Miss Mary Rice and Miss Marian Van Dyke along with Senators J Geden Persons and Hindford Turner. Miss Elizabeth Hawkins and Miss Katherine Reynolds were guests of honor at separate parties, with others including Mrs M Goddard, Mrs George Forrester, Mrs John Grant, Mrs Chauncey Smith, and Miss Haverty.
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Georgia Merchants Association
Wadkins
Mildred Fortson
Washington
Mra Andrews
Mary Rice
Marian van Dyke
J Geden Persons
Forsyth
Hindford Turner
Macan
Elizabeth Hawkins
Katherine Reynolds
Birmingham
Mra M Goddard
George Forrester
John Grant
Mra
Chauncey Smith
Misa Haverty
Meetings of Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association
The Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association will hold a business meeting this afternoon at 3 30 o clock in the parlors of the Ansley Hotel. All members are urged to attend.
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Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association
Ansley Hotel
Peach Season Ends in Muscogee County
Shipping season nears end in Pine Mountains area north of Columbus as large peach orchards produce good quality fruit. Warm Springs Fruit Company employed hundreds with a large commissary serving 250 to 500 daily. Profits were notable but not as high as last year. many Columbus youths earned decent sums.
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Columbus Ga
Pine Mountains
Columbus
Warm Springs Fruit Company
West Georgia
Memorial Work Notes in Southern Woman's Magazine
Mrs W Elkin chair of Ellen Wilson Memorial fund designates Southern Woman's Magazine as official organ. It will publish news on the fund for mountain youth and announce September issues. Georgia coordinator Mrs William H Burwell leads Atlanta supporters. Elkin to speak at the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs in Savannah in late October.
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The
Southern Woman’s Magazine
W . Elkin
Ellen Wilson Memorial Fund For the Christian Education of
Southern Womans Magazine
Nashville, Tenn
Mra
Woodrow Wilson
William H. Burwell
Man
Georgia
Atlanta
Elkin
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Smyannah
Frank Reynolds to direct Ansley hotel publicity campaign
Frank Reynolds, noted Kin ball house auditor and renowned publicity man, will direct the Ansley hotel publicity campaign this fall. August 18 statements from manager William R Secker say Reynolds will have full charge. he is remembered for Ansley hotel publicity during construction and first year, later at Winecoff hotel and for Hooper Alexander governor campaign coverage.
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Frank Reynolds
Kinball House
Ansley Hotel
William R Secker
J F Letton
Hooper Alexander
Georgia
North Georgia Citizen
Dalton
Judge Ben Lindsey Guilty of Contempt
Ogdensburg New York August 4 Judge Ben B Lindsey of the Denver juvenile court declared he would appeal the contempt finding and asked for reversal The testimony centers on a confidential conversation with Neal Wright 13 and the privilege claim over disclosures to a court The case ties to Neal Wrights testimony in a murder trial and the acquittal of his mother Bertha Wright The defense asserts the communication was privileged and must be kept secret
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Denver
Col
Ben
Lindsey
Perry
Wright
Neal Wright
Neal
Ogdensburg
Ben B. Lindsey
Childrens Courts
EW Knowlton
Pasadena
Billet May Lose Lakewood Lease
A Lakewood park board committee will investigate a petition signed by 180 residents seeking to revoke J Binet’s lease on Lakewood property. The board will review charges presented at Tuesday’s meeting as J Binet and several signatories attended to discuss the petition. Billet pays the city 600 dollars yearly rent.
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Woth
den Lee Crew
Lakewood
Health of more value to women than voting
Portland, August 3 health is deemed more important than suffrage by Dr Evelyn K Bush of Louisville at the American Osteopathic association convention. She urged gift knowledge and self discipline for women to gain control of their bodies, predicting emancipation for women and the race. Dr Josephine L. Pierce of Lima proposed a health day in every state.
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Portland
Ore
Hvelyn K Bush
Lousville
American Osteopathic Association
Bush
Josephine L. Pierce
Lima
Ohio
Mrs E M McLaury Dies At Home In Waycross
Mrs E M McLaury of Waycross Ga dies at home after a brief illness Her husband and son Elbert survive along with her parents Mr and Mrs J J Wideman of Jamestown two sisters Mrs Claude Allen of Jacksonville Fla and Mrs AH Morgan of Waycross and one brother J H Wideman of Fite Berald funeral services set for tomorrow at the Presbyterian church Mercury was a beloved Waycross resident whose death shocked many friends.
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Waycrose
Laury
Elbert
J J Wideman
Jamestown
Claude Allen
Jacksonville
Fla
AH Morgan
Waycross
J H Wideman
Fite- Berald
Presbyterian Church
Mercury
John Breckenridge Drowns in Chattooga River
Cayton Georgia August 3 Special The coroner reports the body of John Breckenridge found in the Chattooga river near Pine Mountain. A pocketbook and money along the Georgia bank suggest drowning after a swim. He had been away two weeks planning work in South Carolina. He leaves a wife and children.
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Cayton
Clayton
Pine Mountain
John Breckenridge
Chattooga River
Breckenridge
Georgia
South Carolina
King Albert Decorated by French President
Paria August 3 President Poincare visited the king and queen of Belgium at the village to mark the first anniversary of the German ultimatum. He conferred upon King Albert the cross of war and affirmed that Belgium's cause remains closely linked with help.
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Paria
Poincare
Belgium
Loo
Albert
Brance
Labor Leaders Inspect Grady Hospital for Funds
A committee of labor leaders inspected Grady hospital to investigate funding shortages. The group, directed by W B Summerall, toured last Friday night and will file a report at the Atlanta Federation of Trades meeting Thursday night August 12. The panel includes Louie P Marquardt, William Robinson, George M Bryant, Tor Bail, and Clark Fuckett and urges expanded clinic facilities, more beds, a nurses dormitory, and an annex for patients.
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Grady Hospital
Atlanta Federation of Trades
W B Summerall
Grady Board of Trustees
Cary
Grady
Louie P Marquardt
Georgia Federation of Labor
William Robinson
George M Bryant
Plumbers’ Union
Tor Bail
The
Painters Union
Clark Fuckett
Webb Pressmen Union
Jendera
Palienta
Decision 15 Reserved in Meat Cargo Cases
London. August 8 Sir Samuel Evans, president of the British price court, reserved judgment in the meat cargo cases after the crown closed its summing up. The case concerns Norwegian steamships Alfred Nobel Kim and Bjurnstierns Hjornson and Swedish steamer Tildland cargoes of farm produce, meat from American packers, and lard detained by Britain. The solicitor general urged condemnation on grounds of intended German destination, fraud, and burden shifting. If released, no compensation for delay was sought. The court said it would take time to digest the full case before deciding.
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London
Sir Samuel Evans
British Price Court
Crown
Sir Frederick & Smith
Alfred Nobel, Kim
Bjuinstierns- Hjornson
Tildland
Frederick
Germany
Pyckets
Frederick Smith
Jania
Bad Ie
Schogel Registration Books Open for City Pupils
Registration books for public school pupils open August 15 as hundreds yet to register are urged by Superintendent Landrum to attend promptly. Children registered before that date will receive first consideration for seating assignments at the best sessions of the fall term.
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Landrum
Bes Onuus
Bilbo Leads In Mississippi Governor Nomination Race
Scattered returns from the Democratic primary in Mississippi show Theodore G Bilbo leading four rivals for governor with Marion W Telly of Notchez in close pursuit and a second primary likely. For lieutenant governor Carter and Lee Mussell run close with Carter slightly ahead in counties reporting. multiple statewide offices also posted tight totals as vote counting proceeds.
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Jackson Miss
Mississippi
Theodore G Bilbo
Marion W Telly
Notchez
Bilbo
Carter
Lee Mussell
Germany Prepares New War Credit Vote in August
Berlin August 3 via London The Reichstag will convene August 19 to vote new war credits. Details on bonds not finalized. bankers expect unlimited amount with a 5 percent rate. Subscription price anticipated above 99, versus 98 1/2 for the March loan. German banks report strong demand for prior war bonds and heavy deposits, prompting rate cuts on current deposits.
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Berlin
London
Danish Steamship Hulda Maersk Detained by Britain
London reports the Danish steamship Hulda Maersk, carrying cotton seed from Savannah and Norfolk, is detained by British authorities at a United Kingdom port. The vessel sailed July 10 from Savannah and July 18 from Norfolk bound for Malmo Sweden amid wartime restrictions.
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London
Hulda Maersk
Savannah
Norfolk
Malmo
Sweden
United Kingdom
Record Cotton Surplus At 9 329 000 Bales
New Orleans reports world consumption of American cotton this season totals 14 to 15 hundred thousand bales. Secretary HG Hester notes a surplus against last year with foreign buyers limiting imports. The total visible supply remains high, while domestic stocks and end of year figures show a heavy surplus.
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New Orleans
HG Hester
Lorian Hraitts
Bates
Cardinals of France Not Ready for Peace
Fragmented letter reports French cardinal leaders debating peace terms amid tensions with Belgium and external threats. It notes motivations to support military action, church authority, and the belief that providence will guide victory.
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Cardinals
France
Savannah Seeks Eagles in Spokane Campaign Start
Savannah and Spokane campaign notes show local groups forming for a grand party event. Praternal Order of ianks and allied committees opened activities with volunteers and organizers pledging support.
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Spokane Wash
Savinnah Gaoound
Perumton Pe
Iam
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Catalonie Free
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Billet
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