Passing of Trojan Johnny and the old time managers
The piece honors Johnny Evers of the Giants and Tinker era, contrasting old school baseball with modern efficiency driven by money and statistics. It notes Evers’ prominence as a manager and criticizes the shift toward financial focus, while discussing the Giants and Yankees in the pennant race and Freddie Boorde preparing for a bout with Young Stribling as the era changes.
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Johnny Evers
Lesgns
Trojan
Johnny Sullivan
Patrick Henry
Johnny Every
Cubs
America
Evers
Crusaders
Peter the Hermit
Chance
Tinker
Steinfeldt
Edman entry victorious in third day grand circuit
In Toledo on August 4 Peter Bieler owned by W J Rosemire of Cleveland won the Commerce club stake for 2:18 trotters, a feature race. Favontan from the Edman stable won the 2:08 trot opening race, defeating Walnut Frisco and Jane the Great as heavy favorites. The day’s track conditions slowed times but suited the Edman entry.
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Toledo
Ohio
Peter Bieler
W. J. Rosemire
Cleveland
Commerce Club
Pop Geers
Utah
Pete Bieler
Favontan
Edman
Walnut Frisco
Jane the Great
Semi finals in Nashville in junior western golf championship
Nashville Tenn August 4 all favorites held to form through first and second rounds at the Belle Meade course. Alex Bush Louisville meets Burton Midge Onieage and Jack Wenzler Memphis faces Edwin Crisman Selma Ala in the semi finals. Finals slated for tomorrow afternoon. Reeves Nashville surprised Bush early but Bush regained form and won 4 to 2.
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Nashville
Tenn
Belle Meade
Alex Bush
Louisville
Burton Midge
Onieage
Jack Wenzler
Memphis
Edwin Crisman
Selma
Ala
Jos Reeves
Richards Loses to Williams in Tennis Match
Newport tennis tournament reports Vincent Richards of New York defeated by R Nor rig Williams VI of Boston in straight sets 6-1 6-4 6-3 in the fourth round. It marks Richards first defeat of the season.
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Newport
R. Norrig Williams VI
Boston
Vincent Richards
New York
Richards
Phi Delta Luncheon for Atlanta Alumni Club Friday
The Atlanta Alumni Club of Phi Delta Theta will hold its weekly luncheon at 1 o'clock Friday at the Daffodil Tea room located at 111 North Pryor street. All fraternity members are invited to attend the luncheons which are formal.
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Avlanta
Phi Delta Theta
Daffodil Tea Room
North Pryor Street
DeKalb County Gains Stele as Representative Winner
In Decatur on August 4, special election returns consolidate. L J Steele defeats Paul Lindsay by 85 votes, Steele 626 to 663 with Bond Almand 204 and H L Sutton 118. Steele, a veteran figure, has long held county and state roles and is likely to be sworn in within days.
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Décatur
DeKalb County
L. ‘J. Steele
Paul L. Lindsay
Steele
Lindsay
Bond Almand
H. L. Sutton
Decatur
Emory
Law College
University of Georgia
Steela
Lightning Kills Aboard Gulf Fishing Boat In Georgia
In Valdosta on August 4 a fishing boat offshore of the Gulf of Mexico was struck by lightning, killing pilot J. W. Grantham and injuring Gordon Henderson. Grantham died instantly. Henderson had clothing torn, shoes lost, and severe injuries but is expected to recover after about three weeks. Both men, described as Greek sailors among the crew, were brought to Valdosta hospital.
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Valdosta
J. W. Granthaan
Henderson
Oeil
Gulf of Mexico
Irene
Kiemmes
Man Believed Chaingang Fugitive Captured
City police Thursday night held a man who gave the name John Jones 25 at Dreamtur street believed to be an escaped convict from the Borsyth county chaingang. He allegedly was convicted of larceny in Macon about three years ago and fled after six months of detention. Investigation continues with no bond set.
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John Jones
Dreamtur Streat
Borsyth County
Hal
Macon
Chain Gang
Hester
Tha Tast
Atlante
Reserve Bank
Sye
Federal Reserve
Swe
Federal Reserve System
Opr
Fom Ta
B. B.comer
Alabama
Montgomery
Studenta
Funeral Saturday for Georgia Hero
Captain Charles Dashiell Harris of the Sixth Engineers, son of Major General P. Harris, died in action near Clairs Chenes Wood France October 20 1918. His funeral will be held Saturday at 3:00 p m in Princeton New Jersey with pallbearers from the U S Army.
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Clark Howell, JR
Constitution ‘ Bureau
Raleigh
Washington
Castitution Igton
France
United States Army
Cantigny
Hoboken
Charles Dashiell Harris
Sixth Street States Engineers
P. €. Harris
Army
Washing
D.C
Harris
Eintea
Clairs Chenega Woods
John
Guthrie
Fnitead States Army
Princeton
N. Jo
Hatta States Military Aad
Najor
Walia J. Harris
Harrie
Trenton
N. J
Orga
Washington, D. C
United States Military Academy
Younxent
United States
Hoe
Sixth
United States Engineers
Barracks
Sixth Guipinsons
Rei
Royal Engineers
Genharal Carey
Amiens
Marne
Veale
St. Mihiel
Moeuse-Argonne
Sixth Engineers
Clairs Chenes Wood
Savanics
American Expeditionary Forces
Charlies Dashiell Harris
Bor
Herolam
Cialis Chenes 1 Woods
Atlanta Honors 22 Southern Heroes With Funeral Services
At Terminal Station Thursday afternoon army representatives and Atlanta patriotic groups conducted services for twenty two Southern soldiers whose bodies arrived from Hoboken New Jersey. Chaplain John Randolph presided at Fort McPherson. Among the dead was Sergeant Bernard F Greens of Gray Ga, who fell at Chateau Thierry. Mrs Sam Jones tied a silk ribbon and tribute card on each coffin. Local organizations present included War Mothers Club American Legion and its auxiliary Disabled Veterans of Foreign Wars Daughters of the American Revolution United Daughters of the Confederacy Ladies Memorial Association and the Boy Scouts. Central of Georgia yard workers placed a wreath on Private Frank M Hunt of Miiher Ga. Names and home towns of the Georgians arriving followed Private John G Bainbridge Private Clifford Waller Griffin Private Jesse D Bridges Sylvester Private Lloyd J Gilbert Bostwick Private Clifford Hardy Ranger Private Edward W Bowling Clinton and Private Grayson Caylor Townsend.
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Tininal Station
Atlanta
Hoboken
N. J
John Randolph
Fort
Mic
Pherson
Bernard F. Greens
Bette. Ton
Gray, Go
Chatéau“Thierry
Jones County
Sam Jones
War Mothers’ Club
War Isothera’ ‘Club
American Legion
Woman's Auxiliary of the Legion
Disabled’ Veterans of Foreign Wars
Daughters
Jonn G
267Th Infantry
Bainbridge
Clfford Waller
6Th Marines
Griffin
Jesse D. Bridges
151St Machine Gun Battalion
Sylvester
Lloyd J. Gilbert
402D Infantry
Bostwick
Clfford Hardy
117Th Infantry
Ranger
Edward W. Bowling
812Th Field Artillery
Clinton
Grayson Caylor
Townsend
Forgery Charges Dropped by Bank
Franklin, an Atlanta real estate agent and former Mansfield bank cashier, was freed after prosecutors dropped forgery charges following a bank request. He had faced arrest after attempting to pass a 675 dollar bad check at Atlanta National Bank amid prior forged checks totaling about 1500 dollars since April. Bank officials told Recorder Johnson they settled the matter, and Franklin agreed to reimburse those checks, leading to dismissal of the case. The report also covers broader economic notes from Atlanta Reserve Bank officials.
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H.iFranklin
Atlanta
Mansfield
Atlanta National Bank
Franklin
Frankin
James Floyd
Floyd
O. K
Johnson
Atlanta officials press tax hike to save city schools
At a meeting of principals and local leaders Mayor James L. Key urged raising the city tax rate from 1.25 to 1.58 to avert school shutdowns. Superintendent Sutton warned of a calamity if the August 31 referendum fails, noting potential deficits and loss of teachers, while stressing the broader growth and needs of Atlanta’s public schools. A special committee will organize public meetings to mobilize support.
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SIHS
PLOHA
S.ozburn
James L. Key
Papelic Schools
Lady Board of Visitors
Button
Cty Hall
Key
Tatl
Sutton
Atlanta
Department of Education
Hardwick Hopes to Name Holder Head of Board
Governor Hardwick seeks highway law amendment to allow appointing John N. Holder as chairman of the commission. Holder’s senate appointment as member was withdrawn as confirmation deemed unnecessary. If law changes pass, Holder could become chairman after Dr. Charles N. Strahan’s term expires. Senate planned to confirm Holder by open vote before withdrawal. Judge G H Howard’s appointment as special counsel was confirmed in an executive session.
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Hardwick
Senate
Holters
Holder
Charles N. Strahan
House of Representatives
Clay
Ecommisiasion
G. H.howard
Kighwey
College Park bonds are declared valid in Fulton court
The $70,009 College Park bond issue was validated by Judge George L Belt in Fulton Superior Court on Thursday. Dr J J Foster led the challenge claiming the election was illegal due to voting by women and African Americans. Judge Watkings, Mark Bolding, and City Attorney George Whitman weighed the case. Foster aims for Supreme Court review.
Private Fred Glaze Finishes Marine School
Private Fred Glaze, a marine, completes a course at a Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Under Captain C. Geyer Jr and officer Austell, Glaze graduates after completing study plans and enlisting for a world cruise half way around the world.
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Fred
Glaze
Abenate
Amnesty for political prisoners urged by Colorado minister
A Denver minister, Rev G S Lockland of Grace Methodist Church, appeals to the Colorado Methodist conference to pass a resolution urging amnesty for political prisoners including Eugene Debs. He cites wartime ideals and argues universal acceptance depends on America practicing them, noting letters from non socialists urging clemency. The lobby follows supportive inquiries from clergy and the public.
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Agerless Et Afte
Atlanta
Carrera Atenak
Castleton
Debs
AEC
Sar ‘Castleton
Thos
G'S. Lockland
Grace Metodist” Eeurchs
Denver
Colo
Vaads
Colorado
Penver
Ben Hill Sheriff Warned to Resign Within 24 Hours
Fitzgerald Ga August 4 Special Sheriff E F Dorminey received an anonymous letter telling him to resign within 24 hours and be safe The note warns he should not attend church on Sunday and ends with a threat that any action would occur in a crowd rather than in the woods The incident is described as an anonymous warning about the sheriff’s future actions.
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Fitzgerald
E. F. Dorminey
Endowment Papers Lead Friday Session at Southern States Life Meet
The anniversary club of the Southern States Life Insurance Company opens a two day session at the Connant hotel. Friday morning readings include Endowment and Restricted Territory papers by Wilfred McLeod and Joseph D. Smith. Fred Hines earns top honors for new insurance writings during the year. Dr Thornwell Jacobs of Oglethorpe University will deliver the Friday evening address at Piedmont Driving Club.
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Wilfred
Paul M. Thomas
Florida
Vic
Thornwell
Jacobs
Oglethorpe University
Piedmont
W. H. Halliday
G. J. McDowell
Fred Hines
South Carolina
Paul M. Thames
Wiorida
Alabama
N. Wintera
Worlda
C. ML. Lowe
Georgia
Jon W. Vingon
South Caroline
John FE
Whlsonart
J. D. Smith
Stripling
HL. F. Warpley
Julian Z. Weems
W. G. Jeffords
Thomas Gundy
G. J. McDowall
Stone
South Caroling
J. Harvey
Lewis
M. Clay Braith
Alabamm
Ll. Murray
J. S. Wagner
G W. Wilome
Southeastern Dunderwriters’ Association
Atlante
Hriscoe
States
Atlanta
South
Sightseeing Omnibus Overturns Injure Denver Riders
Denver residents were injured when a sightseeing omnibus overturned on a Thursday evening. One person was possibly fatally hurt as the vehicle rolled over, trapping passengers and drawing emergency crews to the scene.
Two Men Held After Nighttime Disorderly Conduct Case
Two men, SM. McColum and Thompson, both 24, were held Thursday on disorderly conduct charges after bringing an intoxicated girl home at 2 a.m. Their bonds were set at 500 each. A hearing with Recorder Jointon is scheduled for Friday morning.
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SM. McColum
Thompson
Mathies
Mariell
Jointon
Pat IL O'Eloci
Judge Meldrim to act in supreme court
Fragmentary text indicates Judge Meldrim will act in the supreme court while Judge Boles is unavailable. Governor Hope reportedly asked to recess the supreme court session.
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Meldrim
Supreme Court
Sava On
Boles
Euperior “Chatham
Hope
Grand Phoater and Theatre Week At Giotia Sean
Local theater week at Loew's Grand features Harry Derry and Sister with lively songs and stunts, Alf Tyler delivers sharp monologue, Eddie Thanks and Margaret Kelly sing, while Rob erts in Thunder Island and Gloria Swanson in The Great Moment headline the week. Autographed props and a polished Prologue by Enrico Leide frame the dramatic showcase.
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Harry Derry
Aerini LaValle
Alf Tyler
Eddie
Margaret Kelly
Carlton
Burke
Roberts
Alabama
Thunder Island
All U S Prisoners Reported Released From Russia
The American Relief Administration reports that all American prisoners in Russia have been released and are leaving the country. Captain Merion Cooper of Jacksonville Florida who escaped a Moscow prison after being shot in fighting between Bolsheviks and Poles arrived in Berlin via Warsaw to visit American correspondent Marguerite Harrisson recently liberated by Soviet authorities.
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London
Associated Press
American Relief Administration
Russia
Cooper
Berlin
Merion , Cooper
Jacksonville
Fla
Moscow
Warsaw
Marguerite Elarrison
Four Negroes Killed In Auto Crash At The Y M V Rail Crossing
Four men riding in a car were killed when two trains, the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley, struck their vehicle near Theaters et Rouge Louisiana. The dead are identified as James Morgan Jr, William Jackson, Joseph Jackson, and a fourth man unnamed. Authorities reported the accident occurred late today.
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Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
James Morgan, Jr
William and
Joseph Jackson
Theaters Et Rouge
Vaudeville and Screen Features Highlight Today’s Shows
The program lists first run vaudeville including Two Other Losw Hits and The Alabama Beauty. Edith Roberts stars in Thunder Island, with Traffic Talks featuring Jack Pork Harry Derry Joy Promoter and sister acts. Grand Night at 30 o All Star vaudeville and afternoon matinees run through today.
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All Star
Adiethanies
Kelly
Margaret
Jack
Pork Harry Derry Joy
LOSW
Edith Roberts
Thunder Island
French war refugee prince plays child role in Metropolitan flashback
A Paris born child actor nicknamed Philippe de Lacey plays a five year old in Kipling's Without Benefit of Clergy at the Metropolitan. The young performer, among three babies of different ages described in the dialogue, has drawn praise for his intelligent grasp of lines and stage presence during the engagement.
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Kipling
Philippe’ de Lacey
Tota
Metropolitan
Playthings of Destiny at the Criterion
Walter McGrail stars in Anita Stewart’s latest attraction Playthings of Destiny at the Criterion. The story by Jane Furfin was adapted for the screen by Anthony Paul Kelly and directed by Edwin Carewe. This marks Mr McGrail’s second Mayer lead role after Habit with Mildred Harris.
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Walter McGrail
Anita Stewart
The
Criterion
Jane’ Furfin
Anthony Paul Kelly
Edwin Carewe
Mr. McGraw
Mayer
Mildred Harris
A Heart to Let at Forsyth Completes Run
A Heart to Let stars Justife Johnstone and opened for a three day run at the Forsyth yesterday. Filming took place in and around Atlanta and Savannah with Harrison Ford playing a temporary blind man near a cliff edge on Stbhe Mountain. The program included a comedy and concluded with Washed out and a News Weekly segment.
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Forsyth
Justife Johnstone
Atlanta
Savannah
Harrison Ford
Stbheountain
News
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