Bishop Holsey Forty Years of Service Honored
Jesse P Williams died Tuesday at noon at his Peachtre residence aged 70. The late Williams spent forty years as a Methodist bishop and was a prominent savannah naval storeman. The fortieth anniversary of Bishop L H Holsey’s service was celebrated at Butler Street Colored ME church with two evening programs and a silver testimonial fund to aid his work. Atlanta leaders, including Bishop Warren Candler, contributed generously to the Holsey fund, underscoring his influence in race relations and church work.
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Jesse Fo Wuhame
Willams
Savannah
Colored Methodist Church
L H Holsey
Butler Street
Colored ME Church
Bishon Holseya Ife
Roduck
Moise
Wok Mrinson
Bonner
J A Martin
Holsey
Atlanta
Bishop Hoofs
Brea
Tasha Velsey
Warren Candler
Hllsey
Ricker
Auburn Avenue
William M. of Savannah dies. longtime church and civic leader
William M. of Savannah a prominent donor and trustee in educational and religious circles died after a long civic career. He served as president of a local board of trustees, supported Trinity Methodist church and Trinity College at Oxford, and left a substantial endowment. Funeral set for Thursday at his residence with Bishop Warterdorf presiding. survivors include numerous relatives and community members.
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Rive Wealth
Estel
Tormory College
Oxferi
Trinity Methodist Church
Blant Furssters
Trattia
Taylor
James Sitth
Parks WE Club
George
Charles Wilone
Mt Olive Noc
Botoclack
Bishop Warterdorf
Wert View
Speer Cleared in Beach Manufacturing Case
Proceedings show Judge Speer disqualified from the Beach Manufacturing dispute. The court clerk notes the receiver’s attorney AL HL Heyward remains involved. The motion appears to shift control to a trustee, with uncertainty over the case’s direction and ties to the Neyvman on Atlanta nomination.
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Susannah
Wert Speer
United States
The
Beach Manufacturing Company
Big Neyvman
Atlanta
Cave
Pearl Manufactur Ag
Speer
AL HL
Heyward
Wren
Cleo Men Face $800000 Tax Suit Across States
Government lawyers announce plans to sue Cleo Men for taxes totaling $800000. The action targets Margarine and related products, with prior cases tied to the 1913-era statute. United States Attorney Wilkerson and Commissioner Grherne discuss strategy in Chicago after a statewide conference.
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CLEO
Washington
Int Tre
Eriefman
Mosles & Co Armor
Chicago
Grherne
United States
Wilkerson
Judge Brand Criticizes Pardons And Legal Technicalities
Jefferson Ga Agusto Specal Jackson court sits this week with large crowd. Judge Brand’s charge to the court on Monday praises the administration of criminal laws but blames pardons and court technicalities over the past decade for impairing justice.
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Jefferson Ga Agusto
Jackson
C . Brand
Midge
Tax Notes and Mortgages Bill Debate Summary
A fragmented report discusses a proposed law taxing notes and mortgages and debentures. It references Mr Beek of Carroll, debate on the bill’s goals, the concept of indebtedness, and the legislative substitute considered last week, focusing on tax effects and intent.
Morgan County Taxes Show Notable Increase This Year
A local tax report reveals Morgan County taxes increased by 31012 compared with last year. The Madison Gea Augusta joint notice notes higher tax receipts and adjustments, reflecting fiscal changes and an agreed shift in valuation across districts.
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Morgan County
Madison
Adair in Atlanta Hospital After Streetcar Fall
Doctors at the Atlanta hospital report Jeb Adair of Dansville Georgia remains unconscious after a Monday night fall from a streetcar at Marietta and Thurmond. His neck was broken and Mrs Adair arrives from Dallas as his condition shows no sign of improvement.
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Dividend Passed by Virginia Carolina Chemical Directors
New York August 3 Directors of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company announced the approval of a semi annual dividend of 2 percent on the company’s common stock.
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New York
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company
North Atlantic Fleet Plans Back Door Assault On New York
A sanitized wartime forecast describes the North Atlantic fleet attempting a back door approach to New York Harbor during a campaign week in August. The plan outlines two routes, coastal defenses, and naval forces to test battlefield conditions without spilling blood, with decisions delayed until December.
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Wey
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Terry Wiehe
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Avind
Coast Defense
Detroit Wins Victory Over Tobacco and Street Railway
A clash over proposed penalty taxes and street railway fares ends with a temp pact. The report lists tobacco manufacturers affected by tariff plans, including Tiggett, Reynolds, and American Tobacco. Detroit city leaders reach a temporary agreement with the traction company to suspend 3 cent fares, offer seven tickets for 7 cents, and maintain certain transfers while concessions are negotiated.
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Washington
Angyuse 5
Pring T Pal Tobicen
Eitehcock
Congress
McAdoo
Tiggott Ardivers
Telacre Army
Reynolds Teharea Company
Lorlilard Co
Blarlwells
Durham Tobacco Company
Durham
Stuhrmen & Wittern Tricola
Middletown
Ohio
Uged
Federal Cqizar
Minnfacturars
American Clear Company
Ligett & Weems & Laritiara Co
Amerian Tobacco Company
Tre
Tiggett & Vyters Traco Compan American Lovers Company
Anargyrus
Wid
Detroi
United States
Street Railway Company
James Couvens
Detroit Street Railway Commission
Co passageBold Tlon
Janes
Connent
D Geise Drowned In Notchaway Creek
James D Geise drowned in Notchaway Creek at Milford in Baker County. His body was recovered at 2:30 a m and brought to Dawson. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon. He leaves a son Earl Geise of Birmingham and three daughters, plus three sisters.
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Releahes
James D Geise
Notchaway Creak
Milford
Baker County
Walter & Doser
Clyde Dosler
Thomas D Geise
Wilford
WS Dever
Geise
Yverrell
Coats
Sheri
Moers
Seven Thousand Women Strike For Shorter Hours In New York Mills
In New York August all women employed in knitting mills walked out demanding shorter hours higher pay and better sanitary conditions. Estimates say more workers may join. Several thousand men also went on strike in sympathy.
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New York
Aeven Theusand
Ast
Heat records fall as Kansas towns swelter and water vanishes
Temperatures soared across Kansas with Clay Center reporting 214 degrees. Airbine Junction City Saling Ottawa saw highs from 105 to 108 degrees while many towns faced water shortages as streams and wells dried up.
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Clay Center
Airbine Junction City
Saling
Ottawa
Macon and Augusta to Get Federal Cash
In August the Treasury Secretary McAdoo said many southern bankers have accepted invitations to meet at the Treasury to discuss distributing the 50 million dollars in government funds for the expected crop movement. He added two more southern cities Meeka n and Augusta Georgia were added to the invite list for the distribution event.
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McAdoo
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Ean
Augusta Ga
Bull on the Track Triggers Fatal Wreck Near Des Moines
A freight train derailed near Runnels Town after a track bit caused the accident. Two men, Henry Lang Des Moines a freeman and Arthur Cobb Moultott a bakeman, were killed, while two others were injured. The Wabash train, loaded with hogs for the St Louis market, was en route from Des Moines.
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Henry Lang
Freman
Arthur Cobb Moultott
St Louis
Vanderbilt Whistle Not Heard In Fatal Island Crossing
Public service hearing on a Sunday night automobile crash that killed Q Pell and the Pell chauffeur. Witnesses including W K Vanderbilt, Lang Branch L and motorist Georga T Faston testified the Lang Branch car failed to hear the electric train whistle. Motorman Faston said he blew the whistle 1300 feet from crossing and attempted to stop, but collision was inevitable. No firemen on duty at crossing at the time.
Wrehtsville Adverts Free Tickets Offer
Local ad notes a promotional ticket giveaway at Wrehtsville for Peachweek events aboard the Seaboard. Early reservations suggested with a $9 round trip and 16 available spots over the coming days.
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Peachweek Seaboard
Fatal Moose Initiation Inquest Describes Stunts
Birmingham August witnesses in the coroner's inquest into the deaths of Christopher Gustin and Donald Kenny at the Loyal Order of Moose meeting July 24 testified. Secretary David Williams described the initiation and denied a risky shock near the heart. Dr Cunningham and Dr Lewis Morse offered medical opinions while embalmers testified. The investigation continues with more witnesses summoned.
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Birmingham Ann
Christopher Gustin
Donald Kenny
Birrmingham Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
David Williams
R M Cunningham
Alabar
Cnale
Poetess on Trial for Murdering Priest in France
Agen Lelet Garonns in Prance faces trial for allegedly murdering Abbe Chassain to gain notoriety. Madame Alice Crespy, a minor poetess, testified amid sensational claims she claimed the priest took his own life. Evidence suggested the priest did not commit suicide.
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Lelet Garonns
Ingust
Hobson Proposes Prohibition Sale Ban in Washington
Representative Hobson of Alabama introduces a bill in Washington aimed at prohibiting the sale of all alcoholic beverages. The measure, labeled as a reform against drunkenness, follows recent committal discussions and mirrors prohibitionist goals.
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Hobson
Washington Aggenst SA
Wendmert
Hilson
Alabama
Venezuelans Cheer Invasion Of Castro Campaign
Reported by telegraph from Maracay Venezuela that Cipriano Castro commands about 12,900 men in a revolutionary push to overthrow the Gomez government. Castro moves from Falcon toward Barquisimito with 4,090 troops, while Generals Rosario Gonzales and Penuela reinforce from Calcutta with 3,000 followers. Castro’s lieutenants Rasis and Arato lead 600 men near Maracaibo, with forces marching from Caracas to attack. President Gomez departs Caracas to direct defense as Jose Cit Fortetl stands in as acting president.
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Trinidad
Cipriano Castro
Gomez
Rosario Gonzales
Penuela
Genecnis Rasis
Castros
Ulin
Maracaibo Andal
Eneztra
Castro Caba
Caracas
Cipriany Castro
Fmillo Fernandez
David Gimon
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Maracay
Caracay
di Jose Cit Fortetl
Vrederal Court
Castro
Tele Varaphloc Umui
Cara
Pit Statue for Wilson Piste Authorized by Congress
Congress grants permission to erect a statue honoring Wilson Piste amid British admiration, signaling official endorsement for a commemorative tribute. The act underscores bipartisan support for recognizing national figures and historical ties.
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Wilson Piste
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