Mrs Johnson Hosts A Summer Social Series
Mrs W L Johnson entertained at a 42 party honoring Miss Martha Walid of Florence Ala. Guests included Mildred Harris Jean Harris Hilliard Way Joseph Grease Sr and many others. The Capital City Roof hosted a large garden supper with dancing and over seventy couples attending.
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Johnson
W. L. Johnson
Martha Walid
Florence
Ala
Mildred Harris
Jean Harris
Hilliard Way
Joseph Grease
Charlie Jones
Lelia Mencries
Bulz “Hancock
Wiliam Smith
Milas Clara Dunn
Samuel Green
Pauline Cowlton
Oersan
C. A. Rangchenerg, Jr
Capital City
Social items of arrivals and visits across regions
Several residents and guests travel and visit family across Georgia and nearby states. Notable movements include Mr. Carrell McGaughey returning from late spring, Misses Corrigan, Connally, Meade, and others visiting relatives during trips to Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, and New York. Birth announcements appear for Dena Frost and Alexander Norton Jr. Community members attend gatherings at Lake Toxaway, Glenbrook and Crystal Palace while others prepare for upcoming visits to Athens, Athens area, and New York.
Open Door Policy reaffirmed by Senate resolution
Washington August 21 a resolution reaffirming U S commitment to the open door policy in China was introduced in the senate by Senator Gallinger and sent to the foreign relations committee. The measure warns that as the war in Europe extends to the Far East the status quo of Pacific and Oceanic islands must not be altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
China
Europe
Far East
Senate
Gallinger
Foreign Relations Committee
Gaflinger
Freighter Held Up By Kaiser Wilhelm
New York August 21 Italian freighter Plemanie arrived from Naples reporting on August 12 in mid Atlantic a German auxiliary cruiser Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse stopped her a whaleboat from the cruiser approached and an officer boarded after examining the cargo the captain was told to resume voyage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Naples
Atlantic
Duie
Man and three daughters drown in Mississippi river near Buelatre
Four people died in the Mississippi river near Buelatre Iowa on August 21. Thomas Thomas, 51, drowned after attempting to rescue his daughters Dorothy 21 Elizabeth 17 and Katherine 11. The oldest girl was wading behind a boat when she went under water and both sisters tried to help, while the father made a futile effort to save all three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buelatre
Iowa
Miesie- Bloot River
Nera
Thomas Thomas
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Katherine
Morgan named deputy of Scottish Rite in Tennessee
Nashville Tenn August 21 Gernett Noel Morgan of Nashville is appointed deputy of the supreme council of Scottish Rite Masons for Tennessee succeeding Major J Richardson who fled recently Acting Grand Commander George Fleming Moore announces the appointment Morgan serves until the special supreme council meeting on October 7
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Nashville
Tenn
Gernett Noel Morgan
Supreme Council of
Scottish Rite Masons
Tennessece
George Fleming Moore
Morgan
Supreme Council
Warrants Issued for Absent House Members in War Claim Vote
Washington August 21 Warrants were issued by Speaker Clarke for forty three members of the house to compel attendance before a quorum could be formed to continue debate on a war claim. Deputy sergeants at arms rounded up absentees with ten located at the American League baseball park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clarke
John E Lamb Improves After Nervous Collapse
John B Lamb once named by President Wilson as Mexico ambassador candidate was reported dying from a nervous collapse at his Terre Haute home. Later updates showed his condition improving as relatives awaited official word on his health status.
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John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
Ind
John B. Lamb
Wilson
Fee
National Civic Federation Helps War Refugees
The Georgia division reports a London relief request to form a strong committee to aid war refugees arriving in New York. Five members of the National Civic Federation Women’s Department, led by Mrs Lindon Bates with secretary Mrs Lyndsay Van Rensselear, will cooperate with Travelers' Aid and others. Incoming steamers will be met and housing and transport info provided. donations and contact should go to Mrs Lyndsay Van Rensselaer at 105 West Fortieth Street, New York.
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Europe
Young Women's Christian Association
Sara Conversa
Congregational Church
Bills Street
Carnegie Way
Georgia
Woman’s Department
The
National Civic Federation
J. K. Ottley
Women's
London Relief Ecotomittae
Mitchel
Mills Mauda Wetmore
Lindon Bates
Rogers H. Bacon
Milas Caroline, Shippen
Lyndsay van Rensseiaer
Travelers’ Aid
International Institute For Youngs Women
Woman's Department
Lyndsay van Rengsefast
Atlanta Women Collecting for French and Belgian Sufferers
Madame O K Slifer, Mrs HE M Horine and Mrs Jesse Draper of the Atlanta branch of the Alliance Francaise Internationale call for funds for women and children in France and Belgium. They praise American generosity and explain plans to aid via the Red Cross with a future literary and artistic entertainment to gain patronage.
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O. K. Slifer
HE. M. Horine
Jesse Draper
Atlanta
Alliance Francaise Internationale
France
Belgium
Madame Sliter
Belle Isle
Madame Gilfer
Madame Silfer
International Red ‘Cross Society
Fair Reports of War Policy Debated by Association
Washington August 21. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan plan neutrality enforcement on cables and wireless. A plan to allow code messages from Germany while keeping an American naval officer to block unneutral messages would be tested at Sayville station. The Sayville German owned station and the Tuckerun New Jersey station face licensing questions under regulations and Hague conventions. The German American Association of Atlanta adopted resolutions urging unbiased press coverage and nonhostile editorials to foster fair play among all American citizens.
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Washington
Wilson
Bryan
United States
Haniel von Halmhausen
Sayville, L. 1
Germany
England
Cabinet Council
Wis J
Canada
Ino
Sayville
Tuckerum
N. J. IX
Tuckerton Stion
German-American Association of Atlanta
Europe
Department of Commerce and Industry
Thia City
Lack of German Dyes May Close Cotton Mills
Representative Herman Metz conferred with Secretary Bryan over dyes shortages threatening textile mills. Shortages stem from dyes imported almost entirely from Germany. Manufacturers warn shutdowns unless substitutes are found. Bryan said efforts would seek German imports but did not outline plans.
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Washington
Herman Metz
Bryan
Germany
Exposition to Be Held Says Bryan Officially
Washington reports Secretary Bryan officially states the Panama Pacific exposition in San Francisco will be held as announced answering inquiries from foreigners in Europe. One European country that had declared intention to exhibit has withdrawn from participation.
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Washington
Bryan
San Francisco
President Wilson abandons weekend trip to stay in Washington
Washington August 21 President Wilson decided not to take a week end voyage on the Mayflower remaining in the capital over Sunday due to pressing matters arising from the European war.
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Washington
Wilson
Solar Eclipse Cast Darkness Across Broad Strip
An eclipse of the sun darkened a wide 85 mile swath through Russia and surrounding regions, with partial visibility in the United States. Astronomers at the Naval Observatory in Washington observed the event on August 21.
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Russia
Sccandinavia
Agia
Minor
Peraia
India
Unit States
Navel Observatory
Washington
Cotton Conference in Macon August 27
Georgian farmers bankers merchants and business men meet in Macon to select delegates for county representation at the cotton conference. Regulations from the Atlanta meeting will be enacted to protect Georgia cotton and finance farmers until a market returns. John D Walker urges three delegates per county to Macon with WT Anderson arranging the meeting.
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Macon
Atlanta
Georgia
Washington
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Benatoe Hoke Smith
John D. Walker
Sparta
Cotton Farmers of
Walker
WT. Anderson
Congress to Stay in Session Through War Effort
Washington, Aug 21. Republican and Democratic leaders clash as efforts to adjourn within two weeks fail. Administration insists Congress must remain in session to meet potential revenue shortages caused by the European war. Senator Simmona warns no adjournment while Clayton Act and interstate commerce reform loom, with some Democrats pushing to delay those measures until next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Europe
Simmona
Senate Anonce Committee
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Real estate ads dominate constitutional pages
The notice claims that real estate is a safe investment and promotes frequent ads in The Constitution Wanted pages. It provides contact numbers Main 5000 and Atlanta 5001 for interested buyers or advertisers.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Train No 4 Schedule Change angekündigt
Train No 4 departs from pate avon S215 Bom station at a revised time replacing 8:0 0 TP ontups. General Manager reports a tempo adjustment due to operational needs.
Insolvency Alleged Against Empire Life Co in Georgia Petition
A 1914 insurance act petition filed by Earl F. Chandler claims Empire Life Insurance Co is insolvent. It asserts Augusta stockholders may not fund the company unless a separate Augusta corporation holds the Augusta property, threatening the chain of assets and leaving Empire Life insolvent. The filing seeks time for evidence and an assets hold, with a court-ordered stay on encumbrances pending investigation.
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Earl F. Chandler
Empire Life Ansurance Company
Ton
William A. Wright
Georgia
Judes
James BR. Brown
Empire Life Insurance Company
Judge Ellis
Fulton Superior Court
Augusta
Angyata
Menson
Ifty
Lowe of Georgis
Lta
Board of Insurance
Insurance Commissioner
Madison Bell
W. Carroll Latimer and Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Heyman
Secltioner
War Insurance Bill Passes Senate for War Risk Vessels
Washington August 21 Government war risk insurance for vessels in American registry during the European conflict seemed assured after the Senate passed a bill to create a bureau in the treasury and appropriate 5 million dollars to cover losses. The measure, amended, moves to the House with merchants committee chairman Alexander guiding passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Treasury Department
Alexander
Merchant Marine Committee
Lane
Lewis
Navy
Clarke
Commerce Committee
Prince of Wales Fund Reaches 7.6 Million Total
The Prince of Wales national relief fund in London reported a total of 7.6 million dollars as of August 22 4 8 p m The British Admiralty ruled that neutral goods are not subject to seizure in wartime commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales Fund
London
Prince of Wales National Relief Fund
Atlanta Grocer Provokes Stir Over Dolly Varden Flowr
A Atlanta grocer faced trouble after failing to satisfy the ladies and resorting to offering Dolly Varden Flowr white goods. The pleaded remedy and social backlash reflect local gossip and business pressures in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Dolly Varden
Watchful Waiting Wins Says Secretary Bryan
Secretary Bryan spoke in Washington on August 2 praising the situation in Mexico City as favorable and urging a peaceful transfer of authority. He said recognition of Carranza and Vera Cruz withdrawal were not yet considered, while expressing hope for peace, progress, and prosperity.
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Washington
Mexico City
Rotary Bryan
Bryan
Carranza
Vera Cruz
New Face Peeler Promises Youthful Complexion
An ad touts Magica New Face Peeler and Texolite lotion as miracle remedies for aging skin. The wax supposedly sloughs worn skin nightly, revealing a fresh underskin, while a Texolite witch hazel blend claims to erase wrinkles in minutes.
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Luther Rosser
Hilliard Spalding
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Helen Fiangkins
Adelaide Singleton
Henry Newman
John Hardisty
Arthur Clarke
East Lake Club
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Courtland Atreat
William Riley Boya
Boyd
T Spalding
Marion Benson
Clarence May
Hacriet Smart
Mies
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Albert Spalding
William Spalding
John 8. Spalding
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Memphis
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Gertrude Corrigan
Regina Corrigan
White Path
Frances Connally
Griffith Dodson
Worfolk
Williowshby Beach
Lottie Meade
Marton Tith
St. Augustine
Anotich Beach
Harry Lewman
Savan “i
Ama
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Margaret Hamilton
Carleton Smith
Dena Frost
George J. Dexter
Mount Airy
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Alexander Norton, Jr
Matthews Gheenling
Glenbrook
Tallulahalls
Fille Gheessing
Minn Dora Gibbs
Beulah Henderson
Cliff Hatcher
Lake Toxaway
Theodora Warfield
Chattanooga
Limina Chaffe
Willis Westmoreland
Samuel Pinkhussen
Isle of Palms
Louis Pinkhussen
James Hickey
Sanders “Hickey
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Richard Hickey
A. & Priddy
J. G. "Haskell
Everhart Cunningham
C. L. Brooks
John K. Genalyer
Flat Rock
Highland Lake
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Marton
Hizabeth Corrigan
North
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Athens
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Mia
J. R. Elis, Jr
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Miacgl
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Tr. Brockett
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Kirkwood
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White Sulphur Springs
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Phinizy
Charlea Phinizy, Jr
Q D. Gorman, Jr
Garland Jones
Newoon
Robert Adgar Smythe
Mise Leewood Ogiesby
Quitman
Ning Goodiett
Dyersburg
R. C. Blintay
Druid Hills
Herbert Manson
Nova Scotia
Crystal Palace
M. Camel
Convent of the ‘Immaculate’ Conception
Washiigton Street
Ray
Faust
Rick
Avory
Bouy Today
Maull Bros
St. Louis
Dr. Palmer
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Atlanta, Ga
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Academy
Edmond
Bergerac
Maurice Maeterlinck
Zengwill
Madame Rostand
Comte de Gararde
Madama Munterlinck
Georgette le Blanc
Red Crosse Society
U. S
San
Georgia Railroad
Empire Life CO
Insurance Commissioner of Georgia
Republic of Mexico
Magica
Jacobs Pharmacy CO
Harry
Gray & Haley
Wall Paper
Luckie Street Bell
Ivy
William Oldknow
Spartacus
Mt. St. Joseph's
Xaverian Brothers
Dintogleat Lab- Aulerea
Broyher ‘Norbert
Mlation D
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Gatas
Peabody Baltimore
Giptomns
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, Ga
Brenau
College Conservatory
Gainesville
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