Sleeping Boy Survives Train Passing Over Him
A sleeping 12 to 14 year old boy on a Georgia Florida and Alabama railroad car was passed over by a train without injury. The engineer spotted a bundle between rails, stopped the train, and the boy awoke unhurt with a small scalp wound. Physicians in Colu m nic found the wound minor and the boy said he had become tired and lay down on the cross ties.
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Wilam
Terrell
Denn
Tonaldson
Donaldson
Georgia, Florida
Alabama
the Central
Arlington
Holt
Ike
Coluuitt
Captain Holt
Passed Up A Hot Air Story On Street Committee Action
A street committee meeting of the general council debated passing papers for street improvements. Several items were passed up due to limited funds, including a proposal to pave Bryan Street from Park Avenue to South Boulevard with free cement. Councilman Harrison said money was in sight for the work, while sidewalks and curb projects were also passed up, leaving citizens hopeful yet waiting for results.
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General Council
Bryan Street
Park Avenue
South Boulevard
Cherokees and
Oakland Avenues
Harrison
Third Ward
Wright to Weet Tat. War Secretary Wright heads to Hot Springs
Washington August 14 Secretary Wright of the War Department left Washington for Hot Springs to confer with former Secretary Taft on War Department matters and the political situation. It is unclear whether Wright will actively participate in the election campaign. Also Manila assembly member Man wel Quenen left for Hot Springs to meet Judge Catt.
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Wright
Washington
War Department
Hot Springs
Taft
Serrary Wright
Silver for Wedding Gifts in Varied Patterns
A local shop offers silver items for weddings including trays platters tea sets chests pitchers dishes and flatware in a wide array of patterns. The selection promises beauty and variety for both grand gifts and small keepsakes appealing to family connections and young couples.
New Life Preserver Invented by Atlantan
L McDonald of Pearntree Inn, Atlanta, returns from Wilmington after testing his new air belt life preserver. The device uses four zinc tanks around the waist, is light and durable, and passed a full field test by life saver James G Phillips who swam 300 yards without submerging. McDonald may manufacture or license the patent.
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L . McDonald
Pearntree Inn
Atlanta
Wilmington
McDonald
Tames G Phillips
Seashore
Phillips
Aome
Abelardo Moncayo Elected President of Senate in Quito
In Quito on August 14 Abelardo Moncayo was elected president of the senate while Abelardo Montalvo was chosen president of the chamber of deputies marking a new leadership in Ecuadorian regional government.
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Ecuador
Quito
Abelardo Moncayo
Senate
Abelardo Montalvo
Chamber of Deputies
Strenuous Ride Tests Offifers in Gulf Department
Fourteen officers of the Gulf Department, led by Brigadier General Ramsay D Potts, completed a 906 mile horseback endurance drill from Fort Oglethorpe to Atlanta. The ride, spanning Monday to Wednesday, followed a 30 mile daily schedule with strict physical exams, proving their fitness for the Roosevelt era tests.
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Gulf
Roosevelt
Department of the Gulf
Candler Buiding
Ramsay D Potts
Fort Oglethorpe Chickamauga Park
Atlanta
Thorne
Ramday D Fotis
Colonr
BO Otd Taylor
The
Indicatirps
George Kodd
Tweild Cavalry
RK Jones
Department of the Gulf Tiieutenant
G DB Woodwarld
Leutenant
Pola Passon
Cornel ¢ P Terrett
Seventeenth Infantry
Chynoweith Seventeenth Infantry
Hwackie Twisttniasalry
Jl Ny Geldman
Twelfth Cavalry
Charles Mfunter Artillery Corps
Dovce Ordinance Department
Charles Twine Medical Corps and — W Davidson Quartermassers Department
Weather Praise and Rain Wish in Prairie View News
A chipped column riffs on weather, farming, and public desire for rain. The author muses on heat around 90 degrees, sun, hay-making worries, and the stubborn belief that rain would help farmers, amid light sports chatter about teams and doubleheaders.
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Nia Tall
Barnum
Tlanta
Jana
VETS REJOICE ON RETURN TO YEARLY PENSION PAY
From The Macon Telegraphs the news from Atlanta that a bill restoring annual pension payments brings praise from veterans in this county. Many depended on spring funds for farming costs, and four quarterly payments left them short. Officials and veterans say they prefer the old yearly plan, though some note the current quarters aid immediate needs. Last quarter totals still to come, with 1809 funds likely to February. Also reports Governor Curl’s appendicitis operation at Charlesgate hospital and Rear Admiral James Kelsey Cogawell’s death in Milwaukee.
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Macon
Atlanta
Yeptrdas
Turner
Thia Punty
New Pastor to Preach at Jackson Hill Church
A new pastor will begin his ministry at Jackson Hill Church. Rev Dr Osman Thompson comes from Darst Baptist Church in Durham, replacing the former pastor and expanding church programs.
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Jackson Hill Church
Os Thompsn
Darst Baptist Church of
Durham
Oteth Tekson
Thomprong Names Pastor Thompson to Lead Local Church
Sunday and will prepare a welcome for Dr Thompson as pastor of the Baptist church at Jackson Hill. The community anticipates his arrival from Kentucky Virginia and North Carolina with Mrs Thompson and three children, and a public reception and church recognition service are planned. The Sun notes Mrs Carter leads church leadership amid hopeful citywide religious support.
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Pugins Springs
Jackson Hill
Nile
Amdeeasons
Thompson
Baptista of
Sun Beame
W H Carter
Cadet Cane Stl Open Washington Report
Secretary Wright indicated no statement on the eight West Point cadets facing dismissal for hazing until next week. He has not yet received required information from Colonel Scott, Superintendent, and expects action only after Monday.
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Washington
Wright
West Point
Scott
Military Academy
Real estate on North Pryor street sells for 15000
Mrs Whitehead purchases 33 feet of North Pryor Street south of the Lowndes building from executor Dr William Tilan for 15000 dollars. The property, described as a prime site near the Candler building with about 108 feet of frontage to Peachtree Street, is noted for future improvements and a possible two story store with offices.
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North Preer Street
J Or Whitehead
Lowndes
W Os Tilan
J R McKelain
Whitehead
Wit
Prvor Street
Rev Plunket Appears At First Presbyterian Augusta
Dr J T Plunket DD of Augusta Ga filled the pulpit at First Presbyterian during the pastor's absence. He is to preach tomorrow at 11 o'clock. After two sermons last Sunday he impressed the discouraged with a hopeful message and drew a large, attentive congregation, signaling strong pulpit power and popularity.
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J T Plunket
Augusta Ga
First Presbyterian Church
Dr Plunket
Hfe
Plumker
Dane Parade at the Club to Be Conducted Tonight
The Atlanta Athletic Club plans a Dane parade tonight if weather allows. A Dante will be pulled off and new arrangements for the club restaurant have been made with direct club management overseeing the meal service.
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Danoe
Atlanta Athletic Club
Iclub
ISTATE MILITIA ENTERS PROTEST IN ATLANTA
A contingent of state militia from the Second and Fifteenth Infantry and others from the First will be in Atlanta today and tomorrow to urge Governor to veto the Stephens bill. Leaders Harris Pomeroy and Mayor O'Leary join officers in forming an independent militia, arguing it endangers the National Guard. They aim to persuade the governor to withhold approval of the measure.
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Atlanta
Smth
Norpat
Fe Serand
Pomeroy
Fifi
Mos Olears
National Board
Deste Lonost
Lns
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Maddon-Rucker Banking Company
Maier
Berkele
ELAG
Curtis
Cogawell
Milwaukee Wis
James Kelsey
United States Navy
Jacksonville
Rountree
W. Z. Turner
Mgr
Y Whitehall
Cloud-Stanford Company
Peachtree Street
the Shop of Quality
J. B. Whitehead
McKeldin
Plunket
Augusta
First Presbyterian
Istate
Smith
Stephens
Mifflin Hood
Eiseman Bros
Baltimore, Md
Whitehall
Washington, D.C
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