Rev Ridley to Preach at Baptist Tabernacle
City news item notes Rev C A Ridley will preach at the Baptist Tabernacle with morning service at 10 o'clock and an evening sermon on Jesus the Truth. Also reports on Paur Ringe theft, George Bowman’s hospital stay, Charles Logan visiting Atlanta, J A Manders freed in self defense, a Grant Park picnic for grocers and guides, and a Labor Day meeting with large anticipated attendance.
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Ridley
C. A Ridley
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Moses
Jesus the Truth
Grant Park
General Labor Day Committee
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Federation Hall
McLain
Atlanta
Rome
The Gam bier final performances at Lyric theater
The Gam bier closes its run at the Lyric theater today starring Miae Emma Bunting and company. The Gambier drew large crowds this week, with next week featuring AL Cosy Warners, a four act comedy drama by Pauline Phelps and Marion Snert, originally written for Miss Adel ade Thuceion.
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The
Lyric
the Gambier
Lyric Theater
Miae Emma Bunting
Diamonds Purchase Opportunity Amid Market Price Rise
Our firm notes four price advances in the Asia market since our last diamond purchase. The Diamond Syndicate informs cutters of another rise. Current stock costs 12 to 33 1 3 percent below potential sale value. Until October 15, take advantage of low prices with free approval shipping and catalog request.
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Asia
Jepee Jewelry
Retail grocers aid tech fund totals rise in city drive
J C A Branan reports the technological fund has reached 5311.50 with major gifts from city grocers. The assembly had granted 35000 for a new shop building contingent on 25,000 in local gifts. A detailed list of subscribers follows, totaling 311.50 to date. previously 217.50.
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Assembly Tech
Ln Friends
Branan
Teteil Grocers
B. Reader
Frank Gallia
Roleman Brothers
L. Phillips
W. L. Batley
P.klisowitz
Johnston
K. Wolinsky
J. Mr. Nettles
Albert Fehels
CD. Gann & Co
D. Finoroaky
J. A. Earl
House
Coozell & Fleming
Cassella & Fleming
B. Smith
W. HL. Burroughs
W. P. Adamson
L. Hillman
H. Walnberg
McCord Crovhera
J. Levetau
J. N. Stevens
Echols & Co
George Grocery
J. M. Moore
R.A. Brogier
1. Berger
Alverson Brothers
J. H. Merrett
Najjar Brothers
M. J
Hammond Makes Record For Underwood Office In Atlanta
The Atlanta branch of the Underwood Typewriter Company won second place in a national contest for greatest business increase since January 31, 1910, narrowly behind Pittsburg. Thomas F. Hammond, local manager, attends the Hartford convention where the award was announced. Atlanta salesmen receive congratulations from customers for the seven months of hard work contributing to the rise in sales and activity.
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Atlanta
Underwood Typewriter Company
Hartford
Thomas F. Hammond
Underwood
Ase
T P A Is Out of Georgia Politics
Auguste Ga August 19 Special President Boyleston of the Georgia Division T P A denies the Travelers Protective Association of Georgia is involved in politics. He states the group does not discuss politics at meetings and has not endorsed any candidate. He asks Georgia papers to publish the clarification widely.
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Auguste
Boyleston
Georgia
Daily Papers of
Atlanta
Augusta Chronicle
Macon Telegraph
Travelers’ Protective Association of Georgia
Grand Benevolent Order
America
J. R. Boyleston
T. P
Reception Again Postponed
Diplomatic reception postponed again drawing varied comment. Some observers interpret the delay as signaling a shift in policy or a cooling of relations, while others see it as routine scheduling and protocol handling.
Taft Spends Day With Kinsmen In Beverly Massachusetts
President Taft visits ancestral sites in Mendon, Hopedale, and Beverly mass. He meets distant Taft relatives including a newborn cousin named Robert and learns of connections to Senator Aldrich and Governor Draper. He touring factories, Founders Park, old burying ground, church, and Taft home sites, ending at his Beverly cottage.
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Mass
Taft
Tafts
Aaron Taft
Peter Rawson Taft
Alphonso Taft
William Howard Taft
Robert
Nelson Wilmartit Aldrich
Rhode Island
Charles Dyer Norton
Draper
Massachusetta
Governor Draper
Hopedale
Mendon
Ramen Baby
Founders’ Park
Clarance Taft
Winit
Old Burying Ground
Robert Taft
Old Mother
England
Mendon Park
Vote for J. F. Gray to Succeed Himself as Railroad Commissioner
A brief call for voters to keep J. F. Gray in his post to succeed himself as railroad commissioner after one year of service. The piece asks why change and emphasizes continuity in leadership.
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J. F. Gray
Merry Card Players Caught in Police Net
Detective Sergeant Sanford and a squad raided a tailoring shop at 914 Auatell building yesterday afternoon at 6. Poker chips cards and coins were hidden as officers entered. The players were taken to police headquarters and posted $26.76 cash collateral each. Docketed names include M Bruskies Harry Isenberg H Raines J Reed M Mandel Pledger Watts Lee Daniels and L Stoner.
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Auatell
Poice
M. Bruskies
Harry Isenberg
H. Raines
J. Reed
M. Mandel
Pledger Watts
Lee Daniels
L. Stoner
Taylor Supporte Hooper Defies Bolting Claim
Bristol Tenn August 19 Alfred Taylor defeated for the Republican nomination for governor of Tennessee states he will not bolt the party ticket. He says he will support Benjamin Hooper as the nominee and that it is too late to change. He pledges to give the same support he would have given himself to Captain.
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Taylor
Hooper
Bristol
Tenn
Alfred Taylor
Tennesges
Benjamin Hooper
Ald Bolt
Captain
Bad Blood Between Brockman and Patterson Families Turns Fatal
In Woods Station near Ringgold Georgia a feud ends in blood as John Brockman shoots Patterson dead and bystander Teems is wounded. The elder Patterson fires at Brockman but misses. Authorities note long standing anger over a woman fueling the tragedy.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Brockman
Patterson
Woods Station
Ringgold
Pattersons
John Brockman
Teems
Illinois Central Victim of Frauds Linked to Ewing Case
Investigators pursue charges over diversions totaling $1,000,000 from new construction funds. Confessions obtained to implicate culpable parties. Harriman protests innocence, claiming no contact with investigators. Illinois Central officials foresee further warrants and say graft involved extends to railroad executives and underlings. Hearing on warrants scheduled for next Friday.
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Guiet
Ewing
Tme
Marana Jenes Vasce
Harahan
Olsen
Bruggameyer
Hinota Central
Ald
Final Exit Is Made By Thomas Sedgwick
Thomas Sedgwick, a veteran minstrel and vaudeville performer, has died after a long battle with tuberculosis. He came to Atlanta with Charley Grapewin and acted with him in The Tramp. Friends like Otis Harlan contributed to his funeral fund. No immediate relatives survive. Services are at Poole's chapel at 11 this morning, with burial at West View.
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Thomas Sedgwick
Ifa
Sedgwick
Atlanta
Charley Grapewin
Mr. Pipp
Herdry
Forsyth
Casino
Otis Harlan
Mrs Foley Struck By Auto In Brunswick Street Crash
Mrs Thomas Foley aged 56 wife of a Brunswick retired businessman was knocked down by a speeding automobile as she alighted from a trolley at Courtland and Harris streets. The driver fled after the impact leaving a number 14098, with police seeking the vehicle and operator. Mrs Foley was taken to her lodging at 29 East Harris and treated for cuts and possible internal injuries.
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Thomas Foley
Brunswick
Courtland and
Harris Streets
Saversl
Meeting of Fulton County Joe Brown Club at Grand Opera House
The Fulton County Joe Brown Club meets at the Grand Opera House at 8 15 tonight with invited attendees. Prominent speakers from across the state speak as Joe Danson, hailed as “the original Hoke Smith man,” explains his switch from Smith to Brown and why.
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Fulton County
Joe Brown
Grand Opera House
Joe Danson
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Smith
Brown
Woman Fends Off Burglar in Savannah Home Invasion
Mrs Rosa Atkinson of 17 Savannah Street awoke at 3 40 am yesterday to find a negro burglar entering her bedroom. She fought him with nails and screams, choking attempt repelled, as she scratched his face and eyes. He fled when neighbors rushed in.
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Rosa Atkinson
Savannah Atreat
Merchants Barge Line to Run Montgomery to Mobile
Montgomery announces a September 2 trip for the Merchants' Barge Line from Montgomery to Mobile on the Alabama river with freight contracted to a maximum load, indicating readiness to operate the first voyage. Underwood typewriters rental notice appears in the record with address in Montgomery.
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Montgomery
Ala
Merchants
Mobile
Alabama River
Delegates Nominate County Officials in Blaireville
Delegates at the county convention held today nominated candidates for the house and county offices. Representative candidate is Hon. McG. Caldwell. Clerk Superior Court Claud Butt. Sheriff Monroe Towers. Tax Receiver Will Clark. Tax Collector W. J. Shuler. County Treasurer Tafayette Colwell. Surveyor J. J. White. Coroner General Stephens. County School Commissioner LL. Bennett.
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Blairevile
Hon
McG. Caldwell
Claud Butt
Sherif
Monroe Towers
Will Clark
W. J. Shuler
Tafayette Colwell
J. J. White
General Stephens
LL. Bennett
Brittain To Distribute Copies Of School Bill
State school commissioner M L Brittain will distribute printed copies of the five bills passed at the last General Assembly relating to schools. Key provisions include allowing county boards to fill unexpired terms, permitting local school tax elections, permitting county levies for rural schools, permitting borrowing for teacher salaries, and allowing tax districts to extend across county lines.
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Brittain
School Bill
M. L. Brittain
General Assembly
Engine Wreck in Cordele Injures Porter, No One Hurt
In Cordele Georgia August 19 engine No 203 of the Georgia Southern and Florida railway wrecked in yard while clearing for a freight. Engineer T D Clay and Fireman Hunnicute escaped uninjured. A negro porter was hurt. Train was being sidetracked when a rail broke under the engine causing it to skid and overturn onto its left side.
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Cordele
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Macon
Southern Cotton Mill
North Cardelo
T. D. Clay
Hunnicute
Zettler Promises 2000 Mile Tour If Elected
In 1911 campaign remarks, Zettler pledges to travel two thousand miles on country roads and visit three hundred country schools if elected school commissioner, outlining a plan to reach rural districts and inspect schools.
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Zettler
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