Savannah Ready for Engineers Convention
Savannah hosts the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Grand International Auxiliary convention, with about 1500 delegates expected over four days starting Tuesday. Entertainment includes boat rides, excursions to Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope, and a Tybee beach trip. the ladies’ auxiliary sold their local house to fund host activities.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Grand International Auxiliary
Savannah
Grand Internation Auxiliary
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Atch
Negro Farmers School Proves Great Success
A statewide Negro Farmers Summer School drew 38 farmers and 38 teachers from 28 counties, with white and Black participants in Belmont farm demonstrations. Speakers, including Brown and Morris, urged coordinated local institutes, crop rotation, and education to uplift Black farming communities amid calls for law and order.
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Fen I Pope Brown
Tate
L Wiloughbs
Antal
Georgia Exerimentation
G. Heeckbridee
Southern Ruralist
FE Frentey
Bureau
Washington
D.C
Ritter Foo Fhunmicutt
Southrn
Loring Drawn
Belmont Poultey
Smyrna
J. H. McClain
Lalry
Belmont
Aring Brown
J. J. Morris
Mr. Brown
Brown
Mr. Morris
Negro Farmers’ Institute
P. C
Clark Univerity
Megro
Parke
Ney
J. Pope Frown
E Gentry
Loring Brown
F. G. Hupnlcutt
Wlloughby
Louis
Educational Rally Held in Augusta Ga
An educational mass meeting occurred at Mc Gregor Hall in Haines Normal and Industrial Institute conducted by R. D. Stinson. Judge W. F. Eave presided with over one thousand attendees including both black and white participants. Speakers included Major J. B. Cumming, Major J. C. Black, Dr. C. T. Walker, Silas X. Ford, Lucy C. Laney, Dr. J. W. Gilbert, and Mary C. Jackson.
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Augusta
McGregor Hall
Haines Normal and Industrial Institute
R. D. Stinson
W. F. Eave
J. B. Cumming
Geo Ja Railroad
J. C. C. Black
Ormer
C. T. Walker
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Silas X. Fiord
Anc At
Lucy C. Laney
Maines Normal ‘and Industrial Institute
J. W. Gilbert
Hducation
C. M. B Church
Mary C. Jackson
Haines School
Ial
Good Roads Club Organized in Talbot County
Talbotton Ga August 15 The Talbot county Good Roads Club was organized with Dr E L Bardwell elected president and Lewis W Smith secretary An advisory board of district managers was chosen to oversee road improvement efforts and reports on road conditions were given by Rodrick Leonard F H Persons W R Wilson J W Hawking Bat Ingram Dr EB L Bardwell and others Citizens report improved roads and broad cooperation for the movement praised by The Constitution for spurring good roads statewide.
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Talbotton
Talbot County
Good Roads Club
Talbotton Batterday
E. L. Bardwell
Lewis W. Smith
Rodrick Leonard
F. H. Persons
W. R. Wilson
J. W. Hawking
Bat Ingram
EB. L. Bardwell
Auto Drivers Try New Motor Speedway at Indianapolis
Automobile enthusiasts gathered at the new Indianapolis motor speedway to test the course in prep for races set for Thursday through Saturday. Ziengal in a Chadwick 61x led the day with a 2 minute 2 second run, averaging 13.74 mph, as 55 cars entered with more expected before late list closure. Prizes total about 15000 dollars, and notable drivers John Aitken Barney Oldfeld Herbert Lytle and Walter Christie showcased varied machines including the Christie Vif at near record speeds.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ziengal
John Aitken
National
Barney Oldfeld
Herbert Lytle
Apperson
Walter Christie
Editor Sutton Dies in Macon at 76
D C Sutton former editor of The Montgomery Monitor and long time newspaper man died at the East Macon home of T E Burch at 600 Main Street aged 76. He survived by his wife and all children including Edward L Sutton of the Atlanta Journal. Funeral and interment planned in Mount Vernon.
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Elfrey
Alabama
Mount Vernon
Negroes Meet in Louisville for National League Session
Louieville Ky August 15 Every worthy commercial organization composed exclusively of North American negroes will hold a meeting in this city this week with the tenth annual session of the National Negro Business League August 18 19 and 20 The 30 negro banks now in operation in the United States will be represented in the Negro National Bankers Association while the Negro Funeral Directors and the National Negro Bar Association will also gather Secretary Nagel of commerce and labor will address the convention Booker T Washington will speak Social events include a grand march led by Washington and Emmett J Scott and a choral program by 100 Louisville negroes
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Louieville
National Negro Business League
United States
Negro National Bankers’ Association
Negro Funeral Directors
National Negro Bar Association
Nagel
Commerce and Labor
Wll
Booker T. Washington
Washington
Emmett J. Scott Awa
Louisville
Two men jailed for selling soda at low price in Macon
James Daniels and Alton Randolph were placed in the city barracks by Patrol Officer Kirby after being found disposing of soda water at a low price. The store of J. W. Miltons was broken into and robbed, and the suspects were found with some of the stolen goods. They were to appear before the recorder tomorrow morning.
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Macon
James Daniels
Alton Randolph
Kirby
Hatte Price
J.W. Miilons
Rochester Cemetery Murder Victim Anne Schumacher
Police believe a tramp killed 17 year old Anne Schumacher whose body was found in a shallow grave near Holy Sepulcher cemetery in Rochester after she went to place flowers on her father’s grave. The girl, attacked and strangled, fought for her life in an abandoned shanty area as investigators recovered a spade used to bury her.
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Anne Schumacher
Rochester
New York
Holy Sepulcher
Ahanty
Crowds Visit Autodrome Near Hapeville
Several thousand people toured the Autodrome under construction near Hapeville on Sunday. Many rode trolleys to Whipple Avenue and walked to the track as carpenters and crews push rapid progress on the club house and track. Edward M. Durant and Asa Candler Jr. traveled to Indianapolis for discussions with top drivers. In Macon, voters must register by September 10 for the municipal primary amid limited registration and a likely small turnout.
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Hapeville
Hapeville Ine
Whipple Avenue
Edward M. Durant
Asa Candler, Jr
Speedway
Indianapolis
Special Session of Fulton Court Convenes for Trials
A special session of Fulton county superior court criminal division meets today with Judge Ryan presiding. Foremost is the case against Don Bain for murder of G. Williams in Prudential Building room 313 last June. Rogers Merritt, charged with assaulting Maggie McDermott on Simpson Street, lines up as a likely top case among forty eight trials scheduled this week.
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Fulton County Superior Court
Ryan
Don Bain
G. Williams
Prudential Building
Rogers Merritt
Maggie McDermott
Simpson Street
Ladies to Aid in Barbecue for Bibb County Veterans
In Macon Georgia on August 15 a committee of prominent ladies will assist with preparations for a county veterans barbecue on September 11 at North Highlands. Commander Abbie Jones has formed a ladies committee to join Camp Smith members, including Mrs A E Porter, Mrs W B Lamer, Mrs J N Neel, Mrs J W Wilcox, Mrs A F Jones, Mrs J W Wyche, Mrs G R Petie, and Miss Frances Cooper.
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Macon
Death of Mrs Eugenia Feeney in Macon
Mrs Eugenia Feeney aged 53 died last night at her daughter’s home on Porayth street in Macon. She had few local ties but made many friends. The remains were sent to Fayetteville, Tennessee this afternoon where the funeral and interment will take place.
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Eugenia Feeney
Macon
Eugen Feeney
H .H. Rodes
Feyetteville
Proposal to Move State Capital to Birmingham
Montgomery August 15. A bill will be introduced tomorrow to move the state capital to Birmingham. The measure has little backing and is not seriously considered.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Lumber Plant Burns in Wadley Georgia
A fire destroyed the Wadley Yellow Pine Lumber Company plant and a large batch of lumber. The loss is about 160 900 with 10 000 insurance. It was among the state’s best equipped lumber plants and most of the finished product was lost.
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Wadley
Wadley Yellow Pine Lumber ‘Company
Prisoners haul from Saturday night patrol on Columbus road
Three dozen inmates comprised the haul for deputies in Sheriff Hobertson’s office. Lane Mulally, Deputy McCoy and Deputy Byrd reported a capture on the Columbus road involving gambling and confinement.
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Hobertson
Lane Mulally
McCoy
Byrd
Theater Managers Meet NFYT Monday
President Jake Wells of the Association of Southern Theater Managers postponed the directors meeting from August 18 to Monday due to developments. In Atlanta officials refuse to discuss details, and no definite action is disclosed. Members still favor staying with Klaw & Erlinger and uniting producers to deliver top-class attractions nationwide.
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Jake Wells
Association of Southern Theater Managers
Hugh Cardoza
Board of Directors
Association
Piedmont Hotel
Wells
New York
Atlanta
South
Southern Association
Klaw & Erlanger
Kian & Erlanger Exchange
Fleet to Practice Off Virginia Capes
Admiral Schroeder reports his Atlantic fleet at the Virginia capes resting after anchor duties in Norfolk. Record practice to start this week as Kansas Vermont and Ohio rejoin the battle fleet for gun sight adjustments and Minnesota prepares to sail from Lynnhaven bay for morning drills.
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Virginia Capes
Norfolk
Admiral Schroeder
Kansas
Vermont
Ohio
Chesapeake Bay
Minnesota
Lynnhaven Bay
Fisherman Griffin Ends Life by Hanging in Melville
In Melville Louisiana on August 15 a fisherman named Griffin took his own life by hanging. The brief report notes the act occurred locally with no further details provided.
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Self
Melville
Griffin
Cotton Crop Report Notes Mixed Conditions Across States
Memphis August 1. The weekly cotton crop summary reports generally improving conditions across territory east of the Mississippi. Rain was moderate and beneficial. yields look better than previously thought. Georgia and South Carolina show stronger outlook, Mississippi weakest. Arkansas and Oklahoma had scant rainfall. Texas rains aided growth. Alabama crops show gradual improvement but hot weather slowed development. rest movement not expected before mid September. New Orleans notes excessive moisture fosters boll weevil spread with one third to one half of normal yield in affected areas. Macon reports death of Mary J. Cates wife of R Cates at 65, funeral tomorrow, Evergreen cemetery interment.
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Memphis
Tenn
Enat
Mississippi River
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Advertiser
New Orleans
Picay=unes
Louisiang
Special Session Close Friday in Alabama Legislature
Montgomery August 15 The Alabama legislature may adjourn the special session next Friday if all measures rush through. The Urquhart bill for a commission form of government for larger cities faces a bitter division. In the Senate a new county with Bessemer as seat is debated, opposed by Birmingham residents. The Fuller prohibition bill heads to the Senate for Tuesday passage as reporters oppose the liquor advertising ban.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House
Urquhart
Gray
Board of Aldermen of
Birmingham
Senate
Bessemer
Most
Seuare
Two Boys Drown in Tennessee River Near Dayton
In Chattanooga on August 15 Claude Goddard aged 17 and his brother Matt 16 drowned in the Tennessee river near Dayton. The older brother went beyond depth and the younger died trying to save him. Bodies recovered after eight hours of search.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Claude Goddard
Matt
Tennessee River
Dayton
Fluctuating New York Stock Market In August Outlook
New York reports persistent stock market fluctuation as professionals remain skeptical amid high price levels. Corn oats and wheat crop prospects improve with record yields, copper and steel demand strengthen trade sentiment, while money markets show growing fund demand and higher rates.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Great Northwestern Railroad
Great Northern
Iroin
Ite
Texas
Copper Producers’ Association
Wide Open Sunday in Atlantic City
Atlantic City N J August 15 saloonkeepers and amuse ment place proprietors defied reformers and the Lord's Day Alliance aiming to enforce Sunday closing laws. About four hundred liquor dealers are under bond from last week arrests, yet nearly every bar and cafe in the resort opened as usual with extra bartenders serving what was billed as the greatest crowd of visitors ever gathered.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Lord's Day Alliance
Eclipse Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement urges readers to treat catarrh with Eclipse Catarrh Cure. It touts rapid relief and long term health benefits, cites customer testimonials, and offers trial and purchase options with money orders. The misspelled letter from RS and A Kennedy in Haltville, Texas, endorses the product’s efficacy.
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Eclipse Medicine Co
A. Kennedy
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Negro Farmers’ School
Motor Speedway
Sutton
Edward L. Sutton
The
Montgomery Monitor
Business League
Maynard
Rogers
Merritt
Wadley Yellow Pine Company
NFYT
Mary Cates
Aweasl Lv —Operies
Mra
Mary J. Cates
R. Cates
Eli Street
Tatnall Square
Evergreen Cemery
Tennessee
Ma¢on
Real Estate Desiers
Homer
Altville
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