Democrats organize precinct campaign clubs nationwide
The message directs teeman to organize a campaign club in each district by September 15 and call meetings immediately. It requires listing all campaign organizations, officers, and committeemen to John W. Tomlinson at National Democratic Headquarters Chicago for enrollment certificates and literature. Thomas Taggart praised Indiana and Ohio prospects, noting harmony in Indiana and optimism for Ohio, while Eastern headquarters in New York delay opening until early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeman
John W Tomlinson
Democratic
Chicago
Thomas Taggart
Mack
Ohio
Indiana
Taggart
Onto
Wack
New York
Springfield Rioters Wreck Restaurant as Guard tries to quell mob
A large mob in Springfield overran the Second Brigade Illinois National Guard efforts, wrecking Tapers restaurant and setting fire to an automobile. Militia and police faced heavy resistance as looting and street clashes spanned the night, leaving a 14 year old dead from a neck wound amid a chaotic blast of gunfire and wreckage. Authorities called for additional troops and ordered mobilization across multiple Illinois towns to restore order. The unrest also saw attacks on the Chafin campaign and dispersed Black residents amid fears of further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drien
Tatty
Leper
Illinois National Guard
Tapers
Fifth Infantry
Lapergs
Aitmobile
Sa Kk Tre Ratdle
Aires Rembry
Lars Johnson
Sevik Thoor
Densen
Werner
Peorl
Bloom Setonompany
Pekin
Decatur
Peontiac
Ordytsa
Springfield
Champorn
Arcola
Taylor
Danville
Handcuffed Bride and Groom Paraded Through Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on August 14 Edward Saunders of Rochester NY and his bride Maud Higgins were handcuffed together and forced to ride an ash wagon through the streets by joking friends. They were unlocked at midnight and found their wedding supper cold upon seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Edward Saunders
Rochester
Wes Mies Maud Higgins
City considers profit from sanitation and garbage plants
Chief Jentzen tells boards of health that with city funds for equipment the sanitation department could remove manure from backyards and make a profit of at least 4000 dollars annually. The health board sent disposal of garbage to a four member committee and debated funding a tax on livestock for cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jentsen
Boards of Health
Sanitary Department
Clity
Jentzen
Board of Health
Health Board
Ita
Georgia Railway and Electria Company
Aska
Chive Jentzen
Sampson Street
Fourth Ward
Connally Street
Georgia Avenue
Third Ward
Brisbane Park
Councllman Harman
Harman
W L Gilbert M A Erskine
Tentzen
Wan
Multiple Churches Announce Sunday Services and Meetings
A long listing of church congregations outlines Sunday service times, pastors, and event details across numerous Atlanta area churches including First Baptist, Trinity, Grace, and Immanuel. Also noted are midweek prayers, Sunday school times, choir duties, and forthcoming conferences or special sermons led by various pastors.
Mob Attacks Portsmouth Jail Over Crime Suspects
A mob of over 300 men attacks the Portsmouth jail at dawn to seize William King and Henry Smith accused of assaulting an elderly white woman. Deputies and officers repel the assault. fire Dept disperses with hoses. several white men are arrested and warrants issued for more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
William King
Henry Smith
Katherine Powfell
Norfolk
Hugbert
Reed
Wade Codd
Martin Lartbrook
T O Wiliams
Echols Freed By Jury In Jacobs Murder Trial
Walter Echols was tried before Judge Kingsbery on a murder charge after being arrested on a warrant. The jury deliberated thirty minutes and returned a verdict of not guilty. Jacobs died at Grady hospital nine weeks after a car blow, with defense arguing the blow occurred in self defense and was not the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Echols
Robert W Jacobs
Kingsbery
Jacobs
Grady B Haspital
Walter Ehols
Henry Alexander
Wagon breaks on Marietta Street blocks track and crowds
A gar jahaig wagon loaded with old mail sacks owned by Tom Byrd General Movers broke a wheel on Marietta Street near the post office. The wagon blocked two Decatur line tracks as bystanders gathered and police inspected. A second wagon arrived, sacks were moved, crowd dispersed, and the damaged wagon was moved aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Street
Tom Byrd
Gar Jahaig
Maietta Street
Decatur Street
Uncle Sam
Salvation Army
Butler Street
Tom
Decatur
Ira D Sankey Dies At 88 In Brooklyn Evangelist Sings
New York August 14 Ira D Sankey renowned evangelist and hymn writer died last night at his Brooklyn home at age 88. He had been blind for five years and suffered from multiple ailments, yet his prolific output continued with hymn writing and phonograph recordings. Born August 28, 1840 in Edenburgh Pennsylvania, Sankey rose with Dwight L Moody, shaping gospel hymnody worldwide. he survived by widow Fannie V Sankey, two sons Allen and Edward, and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ira D Sankey
Brooklyn
Sankey
Europe
Dwight L. Moody
Hankey
Egypt
India
Japan
Sankey Firt
Moody
Mens Christian Association
Indianapolis
Hin
Lackey
Sid Moody
Mr Moody
Great Britain
United States
Lanke
Brooklin
Thors
Imost
Local Church Services and Events at Westminster Presbyterian
Westminster Presbyterian church at Forrest Avenue and North Boulesart hosts worship at 11am and 8pm with a sermon by Vasiotelect Hea A A. A Sunday school meets at 8pm, superintendent Young Peoples duty at 7pm, Baker Farrer resident, and a service conducted by Dr Little Buller in the evening. Also notes a revival at Port Street tabernacle beginning August 18 for three weeks with Rev Topet Dayes presiding elder and Dr French preaching. Also mentions a fire at 689 691 and 88 Capitol Avenue destroying houses valued around 2000 dollars. occupants named Smith, Watson, and Werner in Warren County arson case. fugitive Morris Morrison escorted through Atlanta en route to court. Private advices from Battle Creek report Mrs Colquitt Carter improving and expected home soon.
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Finet
Dormer Rescottos
Ivy Streete
French
H Patterson
Joel T Daves
Hidgewood Avenue
H & Mays
Whitehall
Trinity Dr- 2
Fouts
Bonim
Wheley
Auburn Avenue
Ivy
Peet Flow
Bakes
Devly
Peoples
Witham
Young Men's Barass Bible
Third Street
Crusselle
Jpastor Pargonage Aid
Owen
ZF Faylor
Foundry Gracf
Comer Boulevard
Highland
Jarrell
S.nool
Pirst
Marietta Street
Walter Single
Augusta
Directon of
Dorothy Beettenbacher Lea
Hebman
Bacock
Gordon
Aghby
Walker
Normandy
Joben
Bandas
Tobagon
Whitehall Street
Whitehall Terrace
Christian Life
Hampton Street
Fhalley
Nic Setsivea
Banpilst
Peachtree
Cain Streets
Coleman
San Antonio
Jeupratis
Antay
Lam
Rikhiners
Woodward Avenue
Cherokee Avenue
Writwarl Avenue
Hobe Tlurley
Liamant
Evangelist
Manure
Tablestinka Wenda
Tewel
Orner Mangum
West
Hunter Street
Oh Copeland Frayer
Jackyon
Jackson
Tastavenue
Ty Teaster
J Thompson
H Akers
Thompson
Het Church
Durham
Jackann Hill Church of
Atlanta
Hig
New Fell
Jeermon Bondonk
First Baptist Church
Valdosta Ga
Ponce DE Lagn
Carner
Georgia Avenue
Grant
Turner
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society
Young Peoples Ible
BOY
Immanuel
East Fair Street
JD Windhemer
Capiol
Br J W Perry
Bantord
Baraca
Booth Pryor
Trinity J Avenue
Pendiaton
Bible
Christian Endeavor
Gorton and
Dunne Streets
Bernard Smith
Howell
Marietta
Dean L Bond
Colleger Park
F L Adama
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Forrest Avenue
North
Boulesart
Sheritl
WJ Cheavers
Warren County
North Carolina
Vanes Morrison
En Rouin
Morrisons
Battle Creek
Colquitt Carter
Murfreesboro Arreststirs over Whisky Trade Clamp
Nashville agent Burt Simms was arrested in Murfreesboro on city warrants charging receipt and delivery of whisky contrary to local ordinances. The case sparks debate on the validity of the city laws and their reach over interstate shipments into Murfreeboro and nearby areas. Also noted is the death of 78 year old Nancy L Ray at her Houston residence with survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Express
Nashville
Burt Simms
Dean
Murfreceboro
Simms
Express Company
Murfreeaboro
Yankee Fleet Sails From Auckland Harbor
The American Atlantic fleet departed for Sydney at 8:15 this morning after a fine harbor show. Crowds cheered as escorts and excursion craft waved, flags dipped, and salutes answered by the ships. A minor incident near shore drew police as crowd tensions rose briefly. the Rattenberg cup race featured the Louisiana winning by five lengths. Admiral Sperr hosted New Zealand officials aboard Connecticut, including Lord Plunket and Sir Joseph Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
Amercan Atlantic
Sydney
T 4
Patra
Drake
Loisiana
Star
Admiral Sperr
Connecticut
Presen
Lord Plunket
New Zealand
Sir Joseph Ward
Mrs Harvey Hatcher Dies in Atlanta at 62
Mrs. Harvey Hatcher, 62, long resident of Atlanta and widow of Dr. Harvey Hatcher, died of heart failure at a private sanitarium. She leaves three children and siblings. Funeral arrangements were set after removal to the Hall residence at 82 Rawson Street. Chief Jennings reports a crackdown on reckless driving with two heavy fines issued yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Hatcher
Hatcher
Mirs
Tabernacle Infirmary
Tallulah
Washington Street
Atlanta
Second Baptist Church
Hetcher Fe
Frances B Hatcher
California Hall
Columbus
H. M Patterson & Son
J A Hall
Rawaon Street
Jennings
Auburn Avenue
Gamblers Get Summer Work Under City Court Roundups
In Macon Georgia on August 4 authorities report repeated prison sentences for gambling offenders after regular weekend roundup efforts. Deputies say the summer activity has driven gambling into the dark corners of the community and the chaingang labor sentence looms as a feared punishment for those jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
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Fic Syrup Co
Bloomington
Richardson
James Springfield
Peoria
Chafin
Springfeld
Til
E W Chafin
Prohibition
Horspford
Ellis
Carnegie Wey
Henry A. Allinson
Sherrett Chriattan
Union Tabernacle
Cormr
En Higttowar
Ong Plock
Itehall
Barbee
Li Gillett
Paneer
E Bradsby
Aires
Stewart Avenue
Strmet-Cother
W. Tima
Rvicea
Auriday School
Ladies
Ald Society
Berean
Powell Am
Tennille
Heath
Jet Superintendest Christian ‘Endeavor Mo
Episcopal
Washington and
Hunter Vere
Piao
J J Lanier
Wion
Sunfey School
Currier
Pine
B Wilmer
Gordon Weal
Vitlatonga
ALL Saints
Peachties
North Avenue
Rey
Farland
Corrie
Moreland
Fuclid
W Os Page
Mission OF the Holy Inno
Woods Avenue
Weat
Holy Trenits
Rey Woos Page
Pal I.s
East Point
J R Bicknell Privat
Wellnsoni
Christ Church
Hapeville
Holy Communion
Frensong
ST Timothy
South Kirkwood
I Gilvert Higgs DD
Ham Good Shepherd—Austell
RF de Belle
Margaret Arrliton
RT de Belle
Crurch OF the Redeemer
Trinity Avenue
Zpitel Place
Mes
Achaeffer
Uniterian
Tour
John W Rowlett
Merkel Tex
Lntverealiat
Universaliet Church
Cordiail
Church of Our Father
Spring
United Brethren
South Pryor Street
Ridge Avenue
JW Wickss
Bevny
Hickca Fe
Cartin
Chattasfooga
Hicko
First Church OF Citrivt
Scientiaty
Sabot Cason
Soul Heading
North Broad Street
Meous
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Sociery
Red Mena Wigwam
Central Avenus
L Sullivan
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society
Echols
J. P
Ira D. Sankey
Holigway Betts
W Betts
Joe White
Capitol Avenue
Smith Watson
Potock
Pransas RI
Port Strest
Funda
Topet Dayes
Ray
Nancy L Ray
Houston
Bhele
Ast
Mermaid Sea Salt
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Harbor OF Auckland
DR. Hathaway
Hathaway
Tamea EK South
Atlanta, Ga
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