City News Reports and Meeting of Voters in Local Districts
A jumble of city notices describes a police court matter, a traffic safety action, and a county commission campaign gathering. It notes candidates like Horace Grant and Joseph Hill, a turnout at the county courthouse, and mentions civic events including a large Templars parade in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mane
Horace Grant
Lompeal
Joseph
Ril Taher
Auantacite
T & Amy
Amerion
Amerean
Koletts Tenpasa
Chi
Wkowlerr
Clever Thief Snatches Mrs Jordy’s Diamonds
Ashe We NC August 14 reported a prominent lumberman Mrs Jordy’s diamonds stolen last night. The thief remains uncaptured as police note local warnings and ongoing investigations. Sensational developments are anticipated with details forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordy
Ashe
Orisa
Torey
Your Best Xmas Gift Diamond Jewelry Offer at Boogan
Our best Christmas gift is a diamond, a supreme symbol of value and enduring beauty. Begin now to choose a stone and place a small deposit to reserve. Prices have risen with wholesale market advances since our purchase. Write or call for our jewelry catalogue today at 55 S Whitehall Street.
Council Session This Afternoon Delayed By Quorum Doubt
The general council meets this afternoon at 3 o clock if enough members are present. Several aldermen are away on business or vacation, making a quorum doubtful. Topics include a gas light electrical system for Main thoroughfares and proposed extra taxes on hay and meat brokers. A street paving inspection committee is debated. A health board proposal seeks a four member delegation to study garbage disposal practices in other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Electric Ght
Peachtres
Whitehal
Lilly
Mittchell
Mitchell
Whitehall
Terminal Station
Land Exposition Idea Praised by Augusta Chamber Leader
An editorial in The Constitution proposes a Georgia land owners exposition in Atlanta. Augusta Chamber of Commerce secretary Mr Boykin endorses the plan, urging a central meeting to unite land owners and seekers, promote southern farming, and boost migration and development. Public meetings in Atlanta set for action by the real estate association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Proskin
Tae Constitution
Atlanta
Georgia Carolina Fair
North
West
South
Northwest
Canada
Public Good
Mena Association
Chamber of Commerce
T J Kelly
Constitutions Publicity Department
Roads Face Load of Increased Operating Costs and Proof Burden
Railroads in classification territory see labor costs rise about 49 percent over ten years and total operation expenses up by roughly 80 million annually. The commission will require affirmative proof of necessity for advances, with Frank Lyons guiding hearings. Major carriers, shipping organizations, and large rail systems will be represented, including Pennsylvania, New York Central, Erie, and Baltimore & Ohio. Judge George N Brown will oversee testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classication
Fme
Jk Ie
Frank Lyons
J H Atwood
Kansans City
Francis B. James
Cherinal Onlo
Roada
Big Systems
Pennsylvania
New York
Erie
Baltimore & Ohio
George N Brown
Commission
Vote for R E Davison, the People's Candidate for Union Commission
A civic notice urges voters to back R E Davison as the Union Commission candidate, presenting him as the People's Choice. The appeal highlights his alignment with working families and public service priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R E. Davison
People’s
Union Commission
Paso Texas Mayor Robinson Killed in Wall Collapse
In Paso Texas on August 14 a wall collapse at Carlsher Dry Goods Company store killed Mayor Maojor Robinson while warning firemen of danger. Firemen Todd Ware died instantly and William Robban and Dave Gull Van were injured. Wall collapse followed a seven hour fire. losses estimated at 2,250,000 with insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Texas
Robinson
Li Paso
Todd Ware Aireman
William Robbaon
Dave Gull
Cailsher Dry 1 Goods Company
Walla
Maojor Robinson
Ware
Dawn
Round Trip Rail Fare Offers from Chicago to St Louis
Round trip tickets advertised by The W and A RR offer travel from Chicago to St Louis with prices listed as $15 and $14. Tickets are valid for outbound August 20, 1810 with return by 1910. Bookings urged through J A Thomas, City Ticket, B Walker, Union Station, or C Harman, General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Lows
W & A RR
Atlanta
Tomber
J A Thomas
Walker
Union Station
C Harman
Major Baker Chosen to Lead Odd Fellows Officers
Local patriarchs militant of the Odd Fellows met at Canton's armory to plan the Sovereign Grand Lodge session in September. Major Amos Baker, veteran of the Spanish American War, is empowered to select officers and coordinate entertainment and logistics for the large gathering, with several committees named to handle details and confer the degree on qualified members during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriarchs Militant Degree of Odd Fellows
Canton Dixie
Alabama
Broad Streals
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Amos Baker
Georgia Immunes
Atlanta
Baker
Oda
Georgia
Angel of Crimea Death Ends Florence Nightingale
Funeral will be quiet as per her wishes. Born May 12 1820 she became known as the Angel of the Crimea after leading volunteer nurses in the Crimean War. She founded nurse training at St Thomas Hospital and received the Order of Merit and freedom of London. Public calls for a memorial follow widespread tributes across Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ons Felble
Florence Nightingals
Crimea
Sisters of Mercy
Kateerworth
Germany
England
Seutart
Eoge
Nurara
Ingale Tome
St Thomas Hospital
City of London
King Paward
Las Lord
Roberts Lord
Waresley
Kitchener Janes Bruce Pringe
Yamagata
Togo Thore
Vinrenee Nightingale
Fngiteh
Underwood Typewriters for Rent at 52 North Broad Street
A fragment describing colonial tensions and violence. White observers fearfully scrutinize a bracelet watch as Africans discuss its power. Everett of Boston travels to Africa to aid in “setting these people free” amid looming conflict and a brutal assault on a black boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Upper Congo
Pharaoh
Leopold
Wood Boy
Everett
Boston
Penoy
Concert Draws Four Thousand At Atlanta Music Festival
About 4000 attendees filled the Auditorium Armory for the Atlanta Music Festival Association second Sunday concert. The top gallery was reserved for African American patrons, with color groups between 400 and 800. program featured Star Spangled Banner variations and organist Dr Starnes delivering varied, spirited interpretations alongside a concert piano. The next event, a Thursday-night concert, will feature violinist Michael Banner. tickets are 25 cents or 10 cents in fifty-book books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Music Festival Association
Auditorium Armory
Pease
Michae Banner
uUcketa
Cifty
Taft Worried by the Silence About March Westward Trip
Taft plans a March coast to coast tour lasting about a month with speeches in several states. He accepted an invitation from De Benjamin to speak at UC Berkeley on charter day. Other stops include Atlanta for a Southern Commercial Congress address and a California engagement.
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White Wewan
Africa
de Benjamin
Wheeler
The
Unversity of California
University of California
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
Roosevelt
South
Texas
Cecl Lyon
Republican National Committee
California
Gossip at the Capitol Signals Governor Run Rumors
Two adjourned general assembly members are tipped for governor in two years. Joe Hii Hall hinted at candidacy during a Mantetta speech, with Julian McCurry discussed as a possible rival. Governor Brown signed the auto registration bill at 7:40 pm, effective September 1, requiring all vehicles to register with the secretary of state, replacing municipal registries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Joe Hii Hall
Mantetta
Julian McCurry
Senate
Georgia
Brown
General Lee Christmas Not Taken Prisoner in Guatemala
Port Barrios Guatemala August 14 General Manuel Bonilla ex president of Honduras and General Lee Christmas, the American soldier of fortune, led a revolutionary movement in Honduras. They were not taken prisoners but surrendered to authorities at Port Barrios and were taken to Guatemala five days ago. Disarrayed plans, a boat misfortune, and pursuit by a British cruiser influenced the decision. They believed Guatemala would provide better protection.
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Port Barrios
Guatemala
Manuel Bonilla
Honduran
Lee Christman
Honduras
Curret Derog
Port Barrice
Souils
Bonilla
Bonilla Fe
Balize
Spanish Honduras
Art Barrios
Funeral notices batch for Wilson Akin Cloud Foster Spain McDonald Milne
The obituary list includes services and interments for Mrs Della Wilson at 83 West Cain Street, James B. Akin at Harry G Pooles chapel, Hazel May Cloud at 62 Bellgrade Avenue, Mrs Mary E Foster with four daughters and Greenville ties, May Omie Spain infant death at 19 Gaskin Street, James McDonald six-month-old son at Pooles chapel, A P Turner burial in Shellman, and David Milne of Bibb County to be laid to rest at Tattnall Square Presbyterian Church with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Della Wilson
Weat Cain Street
Casey & Cemetery
James B. Akin
Harry G Pooles
Tucker
Hazel May Cloud
Hazel May
A.J Cloud
Bellgrade Avenue
Fairburn Gator
Mary E. Foster
Mary E Foster
Prtlock
Foster
Lillig May
Annie
la Tlie Foster
Greenville
City
Piedmont Sanitarium
Bainbridge Inc
Clinton
Greenville & C
Greenharg
Bond & Bloomfield
Eclogk
James McDonald
James
J G McDonald
Middle Street
Pooles Chapel
Powera Springs
P. Turner
A P Turner
Greenberg Bond É Bloomfield 9
Shellman Ga
David Milne
Macon
Macon Ga
Biby County
Scotland
Hom
Western Heights
Newsome
Tattnall Square Presbyterian Church
Rose Hill
Obituary for Minnie Langford Shropshire
Mrs Minnie Langford Shropshire died at her parents home 616 Washington Street on Sunday afternoon. She is survived by her husband L R Langford a sister Mrs Ovid Stewart and two brothers Arthur Langford of Atlanta and Walter B Langford of Canton Ohio. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnia Langford
Shropahira
Eng
L R Langford
Washington Street
Gelock
Mra
Ovid Stewart
Arthur Langford
Atlanta
Walter B Langford
Canton
Ghio Fu
Balloon flight over Alps from Zurich to Lanzo
Captain Spalteri with Louie Rouitschille and Dr Htthafen completed a balloon traverse of the Alps. The flight from Zurich to Lanzo reached about 13000 feet altitude and covered 125 miles in six hours with the Birle airship.
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Alps
Turin
Spalterini
Louie Rouitschille
Htthafen
Birle
Aalps
Zurich
Lanzo
The Gambier at Lyric and Bijou vaudeville bill
At the Lyric theater tonight Misa Emma Bunting and company star in The Gambier, a four act drama set around Idaho mining adventures with a poker scene. The Bijou presents a strong vaudeville bill featuring Walton and Brenda, Pollard the juggler, Charien Ledegar, Auten and Meyman, four novelty acts, illustrated songs, and superior motion pictures.
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Lyric
Lyric Theater
Misa
Emma Bunting
McKee Hankins
Dave
Lala
Idaho
Misa Bunting
Bessie Fairfar
Stowe
Jack Mason
George Whitaker
Byou
Bijou
Walton
Brendan
Pollard
Jugeiing
Charien Ledegar
Will Furnian
Auten
Meyman
Cari
Dickinson Explains Cabinet Limits to Filipinos in Lucena
Manila August 14 Secretary of War Dickinson set out the limits of a cabinet officer to Filipinos during a Lucena reception honoring him and Governor General Forbes. An assembly member urged independence lands while another asked for popular constitution and an elective senate. Dickinson affirmed that Congress is the sole arena to discuss the political status of the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Tacob B. Dinkinson
Hae
Lucena
Elsen
Dickinson
Forbes
Senate
Congress
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A Kk. Hawkes Co
Opticians
Whitehall Street
E.G. Griffin
Radu Lady Attendant
Tod P
Athens
Uyngo
City News
Woo
Wis Teker
Whipples
Pridas
Bera Foraity Council
Noakin
Maier & Berkele, Inc
Diamond Merchants
White Way
Land Exposition
EL Paso
Patriarchs Militant
Underwood
Richard Harding Davia
Taft
Lee Christmas
Mercer University
Law
Btudente
al Echcula
Stewart Cheney
Y Jameson
Gacache van Os
Atlanta College OF Pharmacy
Nicetesa Peart
Agnes Scott College
Decatur
Atanta
Georgis
Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of
Southern States
Nessmonanad Ageh Horst Ana
Wesleyan College and Conservatory
WN Ainsworth
Er College For
Rome
Alfred Shorter
America
A.W van Hoose
Prendest
May Omie
Spain
Lee Spain
GaskiNatreet
Minnie Langford
Shropshire
State of
South Carolina
Charleston
Inew Roper Hospital
Wilson
MD Dean
Franklin Street
Brichton-Shumaker
Crichton
Eiser Builting
Asante
Dereon
Grichton Shumaker Business College
Eiser Sulldiog
Rountree
Warren Sr
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