World War I Epidemic on British Ship Aboard 1918 Letter
A historical account describes Spanish influenza aboard a British steamship en route to France in September during the 1918 epidemic. About 3,000 soldiers were aboard. only three medical officers and limited nurses served, with fourteen deaths during voyage and more after Brest. Dr. Howell cared for James A. Holloman of The Constitution. Howell later served as a personnel officer in Germany after the armistice. Also noted are population figures for Hawaiians from 1778 to 1920.
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Atlanta
France
New York
Howell
Brest
James’ A. Holloman
The
Constitution
Hole
Joman
Germany
Army of’ Occupation
Underwriters Convene in Macon Elects Officers at Barbecue
The Georgia Local Underwriters association wrapped up its annual convention in Macon with Marshall J. Bilis of Macon re elected president and E B Harold of Macon named secretary and treasurer. C A Rauschenberg of Atlanta named first vice president and W E Snowden of Elberton second vice president. An executive committee and several sub committees were named to set next year s meeting location and organize fire prevention and agency qualification efforts.
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Macon
Recreation
Georgia
Marshall J.‘ Bilis
C. A. Rauschenberg
Atlanta
Elberton
Tee
J. D. Carswell
Savannah
J. C. Jester
Athens
W. B. Snowden
John M. Holmes
Sparta
John J. Cohen
Augusta
FF. G. Lumpkin
Columbus
J. 5
Committee named to publish resolutions from convention
A seven member committee was appointed on Thursday to publish a number of resolutions adopted at the convention. The committee includes Arthur Howell, Atlanta. W. B. Harrington, Atlanta. Gerrard Haynes, Savannah. J. S. Wright, Brunswick. W. E. Pase, Jr., Columbus. A. Irwin, Atlanta. and W. Payne, Macon.
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Bea i - EL Hoards
Orris H. Rard
Haynes
Savanni Willams Hart
Columbus
Morris “Hlatha
Macon
Fred Cole
Atlanta
Heatlon
Arthur Howell
Harrington
Gerrard Haynes
Savannah
J. S. Wright
Brunswick
W. E. Pase, Jr
A. Irwin
Directors of Masons Annuity Meet Today
The Mason's annuity board meets today at the local offices. Out of town directors include David A. Green of Birmingham president L. McKay of Meridian George A. Treadwell of New Orleans M. Eriest Geer of Douglasville. Local directors are Robert W. Woodraft John Aldredge J. S. Kennedy and R. G. Edwards secretary. This is the first meeting of the present board elected July 16.
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the Mason's
David ‘A. Green
Birmingham
L. McKay
Meridian
George
A. Treadwell
New Orleans
M. Eriest Geer
Douglasville
Robert W. Woodratf
John. Aldredge
J. 5. Kennedy
Master Plumbers Host Builders Luncheon at Kimball House
The Master Plumbers of Atlanta hosted a luncheon for the local Master Builders at the Kimball House on Friday. Henry C. Heinz of the Central Bank and Trust Company delivered the principal address, discussing current financial and business conditions and topics of mutual interest to both organizations.
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Atlanta
Kimball House
Henry C. Heinz
Central Bank and Trust Company
Hats Reduced Splendid Collection of Shapes and Colors
Hats reduced in price from Manhattan and standard makes in madras cloth and wash silks. varieties of patterns and fabrics, with sizes for all. Original prices from 1.50 to 12.00, now marked down to 2.00 to 12.00 in bold sale list.
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Manhattan
Neckwear Sale Expands Range of Silk and Knit Scarfs
A local retailer lists a broad selection of silk and knitted scarves with new shapes and colors. The flyer promises a wide variety of styles and patterns at reduced prices.
Air Field Closure in Americus Sparks Local Debate
A flying field in Americus is ordered closed with only a few officers and a small guard left. Representative Crisp pressed Washington for rescinding the order but was told it stands due to Congress' funding gaps. The Air Service will concentrate operations at Houston San Antonio and San Diego. Local business leaders oppose the closure and vow to fight to keep the camp active.
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Americus. da
Rader
Charles K. Crisp
Washington
Congress
Department
Tha .Fielda
Houston
Texas
San Antonio
San Diego
Cal
Harmony in State House Sheds Knight Amendment Hope
A published statement describes President Olive and Senator Olive guiding the senate to defeat the Lankford resolution aimed at striking the Knight amendment from the general appropriation bill. Governor Dorsey, warned of a house filibuster and extra session, and chose to kill the Lankford resolution to avoid an adjournment and preserve the bill as passed.
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Olive
Senate
Holder
House
Tatonea
Dorsey
Holdar Mada
Davis Bond Granted After Forgery Verdict
Charles E. Davis, a lawyer, was released on a $15,000 bond following a Fulton superior court verdict of forgery. The case involved alleged forgeries of the late Chief Justice Logan E Bleckley’s name on land deeds. Bond was posted as Davis seeks a new trial. sureties named include Mrs. Killa J. Kinnebrew, J. B. Kinnebrew, J. M. Davis, J. S. Crawford, and J. Hayes.
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Charles E. Davis
Fulton Superior Court
Logan E.bleckley
Deeda
Davis
John D. Humphries
Killa J. Kinnebrewy
J. B.S. Kinnebrew
Mayd County
J. M. Davis
Crawford
Sentenced to Fifteen Years for Robbery in Superior Court
Charles Long, a negro, was jailed for fifteen years by Judge John D. Humphries in the criminal division of the Superior Court. He attacked M. A. Wood of the station on Longest Street, robbed him with two accomplices who restrained him and knocked him unconscious with blows and a knife.
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John. D
Humphries
Charles ‘Long
M.A. Wood
Lengest Street
Woods
Tor
Spanish Veterans Halt At The Palate TumP Heat
Spanish veterans confront palate heat as they adjust to new conditions, facing challenges with grit. Details remain unclear, but the piece notes their perseverance amid changing routines and social settings.
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Ace
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