City department heads debate postponing $32,853,000 bond election
A Friday meeting of a special committee of city department heads discussed delaying the proposed $32,853,000 bond issue. The majority favored postponement, with a substitute vote date suggested by General Counselor Dr W B Bummer. Grady Hospital official chaired the panel, urging unity to push passage and detailing needs across fire, schools, sewers, parks, and water works.
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Thane
W. B. Bummerall
Crady Hospital Se Bs
Grady Hospital
al Nrovicdd
Patent Medicine Boycott Threat Toward Georgia
A Georgia governor faces a threatenings from a Troy New York patent medicine firm claiming to halt shipments until a state murder is avenged. The letter demands punishment of vigilante group members and threatens further distribution if their terms are not met.
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Georgia
Troy
Sip
Reyehaed
W. J Frey
Swallows Poison Then Repents And Wants To Live
I Thurman McRae is treated at Grady hospital after swallowing bichloride of mercury in a New Kimball House room while visiting a friend, A A Muller. He denied headache use but said a draft for 75 dollars not honored prompted the act. He cried, stated regret, and refused to give his address or real name. The hotel staff reported the alias J T McIta.
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I. Thurman
McRae
Grady Hospital
New Kimball
A. A. Muller
Meise
Grady
Peopla
J. T. Mcltac
Trolley Company Seeks Bond Issue Authority
The Georgia Botasy and Power company petitions the state rebroad commission for authority to issue bonds totaling 38,000 dollars secured by 652,000 in improvements. The bond plan is part of a larger program approved previously. a hearing is set for September 17 by the commission.
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Georgia Botasy and Power Company Bay
Commission
Mrs Goings Defies Deputies in Arrest Attempt at Logan Street
Deputy Frank Lasseter and two officers arrived Friday at 488 Logan Street to arrest Mrs Goings on a disorderly conduct charge linked to D M Parker case. She resisted, remained in a rocking chair, and was finally persuaded to come along after threats to carry her. She was lodged in the Tower to await municipal court proceedings.
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Maranal B. Shseeter
Mumopoll Court
Sirs
Goings
Logan Street
D. M. Parker
German Parliament to Display Inscription For People
London dispatch reports the Reichstag will adorn its facade with the inscription To the German People after an agreement reached before adjournment. The move ends two decades of a blank space and follows bids by Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and President Kaempf amid cheers for the emperor.
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London
Reuter
Reichsag
Kaemp
Sr. von Bethmann-Holmes
Chan Cellor
Sorkin
Londop
Auiat
Seichstag
Reichstag
Eys- Persr Withuim
Sohwunes Kaampt
Wo Socialista
John D Long Ml ae Obscure Boston Memoir Note
Fragmentary OCR mentions John D Long and Boston in August with scattered phrases about a secretary, navy, governor, and medical matters. Content is garbled with unclear actions, dates, and names, yielding no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
Hay Withdraws From Mayors Race In Macon
In Macon Georgia on August 27 special report states Alderman P L Hay withdrew from the mayoral primary race after consultation with friends and announced intent to seek re election as alderman. He will lead a full slate opposing Mayor Bridges Smith with several current council members slated for the ticket. Mayor Smith plans to announce his aldermanic slate in a day or two.
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Macon
Anguat
P. L. Hay
Lawyor
Bridges Smith
Imatend
Sidermania
Smith
Altermanta
Camponea
Mtapor
J. Dasher
A. Milerana
W. Blelson
Notable Sermons and New Church Openings Highlight Atlanta Faith Life
A slate of religious events fills Atlanta as Dr. W Landrum of Louvalits preaches two final sermons at First Baptist. Rev Thornweill Jacobs speaks on Constantinople at Central Congregational. New Point Presbyterian completes a church with Dr A R Holderby to lead first service. Westminster and other congregations schedule sermons and revival plans with several pastors, including Dr D H DuBone and Rev W L Hambrick, across multiple venues.
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W. Landrum
Loulevilts
Firat
Landrum Wall
Thornweill Jacobs
Oglethorpe University
Constantinople
Astern Empire
Central Congregational Church
Haat Point
HD. DuBone
First Methoist
Germany to Use Iron for Five Pfennig Coin
Berlin reports the Bundesrat passed a law enabling iron five pfennig coins with 1 lace is in dreviation in the hostile tariff area. The move aims to ease shortages as demand for small change rises, though experts warn the current coinage may be inadequate for broad circulation.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Government Nitrogen Monopoly Bill Delayed
A proposed government trading monopoly on nitrogen products will not be pressed for passage now. The bill outlines a plan that may align with possible Anglo American trust interests in cyanamide and could take effect only after anticipated conditions are met.
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London
Governors Clash Over Blease Speech in National Meeting
August meeting of southern and northern governors sparked dispute over former South Carolina governor Cole Blease's remarks. Massachusetts Governor Walsh warned obedience to law is essential for liberty, while Virginia Governor Stuart emphasized public sentiment and necessity. Maryland’s Goldsborough called Blease's stance unchristian.
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Blease
Booth Caroling
Governors’ Conference
Walsh
Masanchasatin
Beald
Massachusetts
Stuart
South
Virginia
Goldsborough
Marylana
Negro Attempts to Shoot Officer. Three Arrested
Will Shields, a peer of Armour Station, was arrested after attempting to shoot Policeman F. A. Newport on Courtland street near Parktown Saturday morning at 10:30. The shot failed when a bad cartridge snapped. Henry Jackson and Will Dalton were also arrested for being disorderly in the same incident. Police officers Barton Appling Carroll and Newport responded to reports of promiscuous shooting in Darittown mid morning and cornered the three men as Shields tried to fire at Officer Newport.
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Armour Station
F. A. Newport
Courtland Street
Parktown
Henry Jackson
Will Dalton
Tne
Shields
Gofficers Barton
Appling
Carroll
Newport
Shielda
Forger(y) and murder charges reach Jackson woman
Jackson Kentucky reports indicate Mamie Hamlin, age 62, and Mamie Hamlin Coleman face Indictments for murder and forgery in connection with a will and the death of Mrs. Davis. The case ties to alleged forged wills and estate misappropriation in Fayetteville and Oklahoma City. Authorities note Hamlin’s link to a prominent Limonita family and a lengthy defense, with trial set for next Monday in Breathitt County.
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Hamlin
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Okla
Mamie Huimin
Justice Court
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B. Hamlin
Suez Canal Tolls Lead Panama Receipts
Washington reports that the Suez Canal carried 1,817 ocean going vessels in its first year of operation, yielding tolls of 5,216,149 dollars. The Panama Canal began commercial operation on August 15, 2014, with total receipts and tonnage figures noted for its inaugural year.
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Suez Canal
Macy
Panama Canal
Germany prepares for winter campaign amid war effort
The army and navy departments announce sufficient woolen garments and winter gear for all winter campaign needs. At a reichstag budget committee meeting, speakers praised the war organizations as models for other nations.
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Sweney Bayville
Army
Navy
Reichstag
Trip of the Bankers to Latin America Discussed in York
August 27 report on preparations for a group of American bankers and business men planning a Central and South America itinerary. The committee led by James A Farrell, appointed by the Treasury Secretary, met to discuss arrangements and schedule steps for the travel plan.
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South America
Tames A Farrell
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Plan to Help Allies Seeks Japanese War Aid
Oklo Japan August 27 reports a government plan to mobilize all means to boost war production for the Allies. Military officers coordinate with manufacturers to ready factories and supply lines. France and Britain are said to have guaranteed payment for the supplies.
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Japan
Franco
Educators Split Over Miss Strachan Controversy
Fragmented report notes Miss Strachan, linked to school leadership in Lyn, N. ., facing defeat and shifting influence as the National Bay spinel association reacts to changes in prominence and authority within the school system.
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Avenat
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National Bayspinel Association
Death of Mrs Annie Th McMichael in Lumpkin Georgia
Mrs Annie Th McMichael, about 70, widow of A Th McMichael, died at 6:15 PM at her sister Mrs J H Stokes home in Lumpkin. She was formerly Mrs West before marriage and is survived by sister Mrs A J Rodgers of Dur... and niece Mrs J F Brown of Atlanta. General services Sunday morning at the family burying ground seven miles south of Lumpkin.
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Am. Thciichael
J. H
Stokes
West
Stewart County
Atsideshire
A. J. Rodgers
Durnesville
Obituaries Notice of Several Local Deaths
Mrs. William H. Dickert 75 widow of Captain Willam H. Dickert died Friday morning at her daughter’s home 386 West War avenue. Survived by daughters Mrs. Sale Spence Mrs. Mamie Bornest Mrs. James Edens Jr Mrs. Lottie Etheridge and several sons. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Mrs. Clarasor aged 41 died Friday night at 76 Stalker Street, survived by five sons and four daughters. Body moved to Burkett-Simmons chapel. Mrs. Sarah Harriet Newton aged 83 of Atlanta died Friday near Madison Ga body to be brought to Atlanta for funeral and interment. Mrs. Susie Lee Wallace 17 died at residence 0 West Harris Street. Survived by husband and three children. Emma Hatton 84 died Friday at 189 Central Avenue, survived by husband F. P. G. Hatton.
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Bel
Tora
Irene
Gertrude
Pearl
Clara
Burkett-Simmons Company
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Sarah Farriett Newton
Ellow
Charlie Newton
Atlanta
Frida Enon
Madison
Tha Boly
Susie Lee Wallace
West Harris Atrest
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Emma Hatton
Central Avenue
G Hatton
French Delegates to Credit Meeting Named by Paris
Parla August 27 Octave Homberg of the foreign office and Benest Mattet regent of the Bank of France are designated as the French delegates to meet British representatives in New York next month. They will discuss restoring French and British credit balances in the United States to stabilize exchange rates. M Ribot minister of finance gave them instructions. Homberg is director of Banque de L Union Parisienne and Banque Franco Serbe while Mattet is a director of various banks and insurance firms.
Germans Arrested With False Passports
At Barcelona on August 7 seven Germans were arrested aboard the steamer Hegina Helena by order of the German consul. They allegedly carried forged passports and planned to travel to Italy and Germany. One man was a former Emden crew member who had escaped to Lisbon. Guards faced difficulties protecting the Germans from hostile Italian passengers returning from America.
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Paris
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Germany
Emden
Lisbon
Thapelles
America
Fast of three days ordered for Russians
Petrograd reports the Moly Synod has ordered a three day fast starting September 8 with restrictions on entertainment and music while work is to continue. September 3 marks the church celebration of Russia's liberation from invader Tamerlane.
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Fendan
Moly
Russia
Tamerlane
Moscow
Cymric Passengers Sail Without Fear Amid War Rumors
The Cymric, British registry ship, carries 194 passengers including a few Americans, defending its seaworthiness amid reports of naval warfare affecting transatlantic travel. Officials stress safety and calm aboard as the liner resumes sailing.
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Liverpool
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White Star Net Cymric
Wall Street Optimism Amid Mixed Market Signals
New York reports optimism in the market with strong activity and upbeat copper and export data. French government talks and London currency dips tempered gains as metal shares led trading. United States Steel rose to 77 and other issues showed irregular moves.
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Germery
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Etchanse
London
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Tat
Ressea
Repeot
Ile Wald
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Ilmita
Porto Bleasigar
Market notes from New York on poultry and dairy
New York market report lists prices for poultry dairy and meats with entries for creamery butter cheese and eggs. Includes wholesale figures for Western chick en futures and pork products plus receipts, packing and miscellaneous market movements across cities and vendors.
Atlanta Markets Show Cornfield Goods And Live Stock Prices
A long readable fragment lists groceries and meats with prices and carriers, noting Cornfield brand items like ham bacon and breakfast meats. It includes live stock figures from Atlanta markets with ranges for cows, steers, and hogs, and a corrected commercial listing by a local company. Further entries mention grain flour sugar and feed inventories with multiple brand names and price lines.
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Cotton Seed Oil Prices and Market Movements Report
Market notes show volatile cotton seed oil prices with mixed bids and stalls. Traders report shifts in demand and price ranges across New York floors, noting September through January movement and sizable total turnover around 20 000 barrels with several price points cited.
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Grains Downturn and Provisions Rise Amid Weather News
Chicago August 27 reports a weak wheat close amid improved weather and a Winniper break, with September at 1.20 above. December 95 1-2c, corn and oats following declines. Provisions closed irregular as hogs and lard weakened and demands remained cautious despite some profit-taking by traders.
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