Woodmen Prize Drill Contests Begin in Columbus
Prize drill contests of the thirty Uniform Bank companies started in Columbus and will continue tomorrow with winners of the prizes totaling several hundred dollars to be announced on Saturday. Sovereign Commander Frazer and staff may depart for New York, while the encampment hosts a carnival atmosphere with vaudeville acts and thousands in the streets. The merchants convention concluded today and Saturday marks the closing day of the moment.
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Columbus
CIA
Uniform Bank
Frazer
New York
Merchants’ Convention
Prospects Favor Thunder Showers This Afternoon
Forecasts indicate thundershowers likely this afternoon with most of Friday cloudy forenoon. Conditions remain only slightly favorable for showers, with a shift to northeasterly winds and little temperature change. Early highs near 75, then around 85 later in the day.
Delegates Named to State Convention in Georgia Counties
In Perry, Hartwell, Darien, Morgan and Madison listings, delegates and alternates are named for the state convention. Emmett Hauser A G Riley J P Gunther lead in Tift? Fulton? county, with alternates J T Lisenby H J Brown W G Lewis J H Gavi. Hart County names A G McCurry J Walters with alternates Clare Herndon Jalian B McCurry. Mclintosh County J G Forbes S J Hagan. Morgan County P S Burney O Williford with alternates P M Atkinson Claude C Jones. Delegates instructed to vote for Slaton while his name remains before the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Gleates
Fuston County
Emmett Hauser
A. G Riley
Greene
J.P. Guncan
J. T. Lisenby
H. J. Brown
W. G. Lewis
J. H. Gavi
Hart County
Hartwell
A. G. McCurry
J. Walters
Clare, Herndon
Jalian B. McCurry
Morgan County
Madison
Morgan
P. S. Burney
O. In
Greenville woman pursues bigamy case across states
Mrs. Georgiette Allen of Greenville South Carolina tracked her husband Walter Allen who, after marriage to a second woman Mrs. Fannie Allen, was arrested with both wives in Atlanta. Detectives Coker and Andrews seized the pair and he faces trial before Recorder Nash Broyles. He claims his first wife deserted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiette Allen
Greenville
Eheéy
Nash Broyles
Allen
South Carolina
Alleged Attack on Tiger Witness in Pelham Case
Pelham Georgia August 27 Special Tom Baker a negro witness in the state v W W Williams prohibition case reports say he was attacked by parties on the outskirts of town while washing and warned not to appear against Williams Williams case opened in court this morning Baker said to be badly beaten and told he would be dead if he came to court He did not appear Williams denies knowledge or involvement Officers are investigating
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Pelham
Tom Baker
W. Willliams
Wiliams
Joan Wimberly
Grady County
Mace Baker
Pelham Farmer E R Culpepper Dies After Illness
E R Culpepper a well known farmer living three miles east of Pelham Ga died last night after a long illness He leaves a wife and eight children Interment was at the city cemetery this afternoon He was about 50 years old
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E. R. Culpepper
Pelham
Eigh
Sterling Silver Wedding Gifts At $10 Special
Sterling Silver Bowls and Sandwich Trays now priced at ten dollars each. Normally selling from thirteen fifty, these pieces are heavy, well made, and beautifully finished. Available by special order in lots of one hundred. Send for catalogue and booklet Facts About Diamonds.
Death removes unique citizen of city of Savannah
Savannah Ga August 27 Colonel Waring Rossel born March 31 1827 died today long active in local politics. He served as lieutenant of police clerk of the market deputy US marshal sheriff jailer and county treasurer. Removed for challenging a city judge but later reinstated with back salary. His wife and sister survive.
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Savannah
Waring Rossel
Hare
United States
John M. Millen
Georgia
Ostethorpe
Georgia Campaign Factions Stir Over Macon Convention
In Georgia the senatorial contest nears Macon as Governor John M Slaton and his supporters appear confident predominate. Congressman T W Kirdwick, in Atlanta two days, accuses Slaton of dodging county unit rules and argues the rules were self created. St Elmo Massengale names Joe Pottle as preferred Macon convention chairman and pledges support if chosen.
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Macon
John M. Slaton
Slaton
T. W. Kirdwick
Atlanta
Winccoff Hotel
Bia
Favora Pottie
Joe Pottle
Miledgeville
Judge Harris
Pottle
Mde
ST. Elmo ‘Massengale
Formal nomination for Judge Vinson
A large delegation from Milledgeville Georgia attended the convention that nominated Judge Carl Vinson for Congress in Sparte today. The party traveled by automobile and returned with enthusiastic reports of a harmonious convention and Vinson’s victory.
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Milledgeville
Citi Trom
Carl Vinson
Sparte
Judge Vinson
9 Year Old Boy Disappears in Pelham
Pelham August 27 special Ides the 9 year old son of Nathan Sadler a cotton mill operative disappeared from Pelham yesterday about 11 o clock and despite diligent search by his mother and relatives no trace of the boy has been found. The last sighting was near the F R and SN E depot and his parents are distraught over the mysterious disappearance.
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Pelham, Gd
Ides
Nathan Sadler
Pelham
A M E Conference Opens Warrenton Ga Delegates Arrive
The A M E league of the Macon conference convened in Warrenton Georgia with Rev A Winfield as superintendent. Reports from many leagues were encouraging and a special collection went to a missionary church. Bishop J S Fupper opened with sermon as Dr W Pilcher welcomed the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
A. C. League
Macon
A.M
W. A. Fountain
Morris Brown University
Felder Men Placed on Bibb Delegation
Macon Ga August 27 Special The Bibb county executive committee named delegates and alternates to represent Bibb at the September 1 Democratic contention. Delegates include Walter A Harris John T Boifeuillet Dupont Guerry Ellsworth Hal F BR Jones and Charles L Bartlett. Alternates are B S Willingham A M Kendrick J W Preston Sam Mayer W A McWilliams and W J Willia. Judge Harris said Felder also deserves equal representation and the delegation was instructed to vote for Harris while Felder’s name remains in the convention.
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Macon
Bibb County
N. E. Harris
T. 3
Felder
Walter A. Harris
John T. Boifevillet
Dupont ,Guerry
Ellsworth Hal
F. BR. Jones
Charles L. Bartlett
The Old Curiosity Shop at Grand for three days
Dickens lovers flocked to the Grand for a three day run of The Old Curiosity Shop. Hepworth studios adapted the tale with notable performances including Little Nell and the delusive Quip. Cabiria screens at the Atlante follow, with 8:20 showings tonight and for the rest of the run.
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Ura
Old Curiosity Shop
Dickens
Dickeng
Hepworth Studios
Attie Nell
Vaudeville and Lyric Openings Draw City Theatregoers
Keith Vaudeville headlines Forsyth with Leon the Great performing magic to thousand-strong crowds. Next week Herman Timberg and Frank Milton among acts. new acts Sherman Vun Hyman, Barnold’s animals, McNallys, Dulfert. Lyric box office reports strong advance sales as Calamite Amusement opens season with top musical comedy. Bijou carries Jewell Kelsey with Roanoker drama and Hal Reid, next week Tempest and Sunshine adaptation announced.
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Forayus
Forsyth
Leon
Atlanta
Herman Timberg
Orpheum Dome
Frank Milton
Delong Alaters
Amane
Sherman, Vun
Hyman
Barnold
Animals
Four McNallys
Bruce Dulfert and
Jewall Kelsey Company
Hal Reid
Kelley
Bertha M. Clay
War of Wars drama in a Franco frontier setting
The War of Wars a photo-play pressy by Paul M Potter for Ramo Filma Inc. dramatizes events since hostilities began along the Franco Belgian frontier. It blends Maupassant atmosphere with Millet and Neuville paintings, depicting village life before and during war in Grandpre and nearby towns.
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Jaethe Este
Ramo Filma, Inc
Paul —M. Potter
Trilby
van Simed
Jacques Crozier
Nusa
Paris
Strasburg
Grandpre
Guy de Maupastant
Jean Jancob Millet
Alphonse de Neuville
Senator Bryan urged for Fifth Circuit judge seat
Senator Nathan P. Bryan of Florida received endorsement from the Florida delegation for appointment as United States circuit judge for the fifth district to fill the vacancy from Judge David Shelby s death. Other candidates include Robert W. Walker Huntsville Alabama and William C. McLean Mississippi, with Judge H Price Gilbert Columbus backed by Attorney General McRhynolds.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Nathan P. Bryan
Florida
United States Circuit
Fifth Judicial District Circuit
David B. Shelby
Bryan
Oxford University
Oxford
Washington and Lee University
Jacksonvile
Senate
Robert W. Walker
Huntsville
Ala
William C. McLean
Mississiipl
Mississippi
H. Price Gilbert
Columbus
McRhynolds
Innes party reaches San Francisco en route to San Antonio
Victor E Innes his wife and twin children travel with deputies to San Antonio where he faces trial for the alleged murder of Blois and Beatrice Nelms. Reports say Mrs Innes shows signs of nervous breakdown during the journey as new evidence surfaces in Portland telegrams and alleged alias figures emerge in the Nelms case.
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Victor E. Innes
Sherif Alphonne Newton
San Antonio
Marshall Nelms
San Francisco
Blois
Beatrice Nelms
Innes
Constitution
Portland
Gre
Eloia Nalma
Nelms
Elois Nelms
Victor Innes
Shropshire Concedes Election Contested No More
Rome Ga August 27 Special Wes ley Shropshire defeated candidate for Judge of the Rome judicial circuit announces he will not contest the election of Judge Moses Wright. He asks for a Floyd recount which was denied. In a salty card he says the sacred office of judge of the superior court is to be tilted under these conditions and submits the matter to the people.
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Rome
Wesley Shropshire
Moses Wright Vetein
Scite
Shropshire
Floyd
Douglas Co Cotton Brings 12 Cents in Douglasville
The first bale of the season was brought in by Henry White a local grocer and farmer and sold to N B. and J T Duncan for 12 cents per pound. The bale weighed 510 pounds and arrived ten days earlier than last year’s first bale. The purchasing firm has bought the first bale for many years.
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Douglasville
Henry White
Grocey
N. B. & J. T. Duncan
Revenue Legislation Considered at Capital
Washington August 27 War revenue measures to add 100,000,100 to annual government income discussed by Secretary McAdoo Democratic Leader Underwood and Senate Chairman Simmons. Underwood did not detail methods but plan reportedly includes taxes on tobacco beer wine and liquor possibly a stamp tax. Introduction in the house expected after a presidential message.
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Washington
McAdoo
Underwood
House
Simmons
Senate Committee
Ite
Wilson
Villa and Obregon Leave on Mission of Peace
Generals Villa and Obregon depart from El Paso on a declared mission to resolve Sonora unrest led by Governor Maytorena. They travel with staff, a small escort, and are welcomed by General Pershing at Fort Bliss. An American escort accompanies the train and a Legion of Honor cross is noted. A separate note mentions an exhibition in Atlanta at the Bike theater on Friday and Saturday, August 29.
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el Paso
Texas
Villa
Obregon
Sonora
Carranza Central
Maytorena
Fershing
Fort Bliss
Cross of the Legion of Honor
Thich
Atlanta
Bike Theater
Optimistic banker cites cotton outlook after Washington meeting
Joseph A. McCord vice president of the Third National Bank and potential Atlanta federal reserve president travels from Washington where he attended a bankers and business men conference. He predicts farmers face limited losses due to warehouse receipts aiding loans and asserts no money panic ahead. He notes wartime trade expansion will rise after nations recover and says the gathering aimed to help farmers hold cotton until a market develops. A committee to set warehouse receipt rules was named by Secretary McAdoo with details to follow.
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Joseph A. McCord
Third National Bank
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank
Washington
Treasury Department
McCord
United States
McAdoo
Riot in Mexico City Repressed by Troops
August 26 Rio scene in Mexico City as rural guards clash while arresting a constitutionalist. Seven killed after renewed firing near the fifth Ward police station. Troops patrol as city quiets. Washington reports a later uprising over new Carranza currency was suppressed. Refugees from the Ojinaga defeat inch toward American soil as talks proceed for release of 5900 soldiers and camp followers.
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Mexico ‘City
Fromiehe
Fifth Ward
Police Staton
Washington
Mexico City
Carranza
State Department
Wingate
4. M
Rosecrans
Cal
Texas
Villa
Ojinaga
Fort Bliss
United States
Maximo Castillo
Cumbre
Pastor J B Holly Resigns From Perry Baptist Church
Rev J B Holly resigns as pastor after two years and will give his farewell sermon next Sunday. He has not decided on his next posting, with offers received from churches in Atlanta and Albany.
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Perry, Ue
J. B. Holly
The
Baptist Church
Atlanta
Albany
Wilson Takes Vacation at Summer White House
President Wilson departed Washington for the summer White House at Cornish New Hampshire to stay until Tuesday or Wednesday. He aims to rest and draft a proclamation while reviewing navigation law provisions. He is accompanied by Mrs Howe his sister Mrs Cothron and Dr Cary Grayson.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Cornish
N. H
Howe
Cothron
Cary Grayson
Margaret Wilson
Francis Sayre
French Birdmen Killed in Tuvistey Crash
An army lieutenant aviator and his pilot were killed when their aircraft fell at Tuvistey today. Names are withheld, and the incident occurred this afternoon.
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Pars
P. M.j
Tuvistey
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J. G Forbes
J. Hagan
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Slaten
People of
Vinson
Harris
Cabiria
Mason Convention
Gucecum Sonn BM. Minton
Keith Vaudeville
Lyle
Lyric
Calamite Amusement Company
Roanoke
N. P. Bryan
Fifth Circuit
Douglas CO
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Peachtree
Decatur Streets
Peachtree Street
M'Cord
Summer White House
Prince Ernest
Prince Ernest of
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Maubeuge
France
KODAK
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L. Moore & Sons
N. Broadst
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