Tent Colony For The Strikers At East Fair Street
The Ful ton Hag and Cotton mill workers plan to erect 200 tents at daybreak along East Fair Street near the mills, marking a first for labor strife as tertile workers adopt tent warfare inspired by miners. John Golden, national president of the Textile Workers of America, arrived to place the TWAs full charge, relieving local unions. Two hundred seven families will occupy the tents next week, with the strike ongoing for twelve weeks at a cost of about $14 a week per worker totaling roughly $16,800, funded by union meetings across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Hag and Cotton Mills
East Fair Street
John Golden
Textile Workers of America
National Association
Atlanta
Breckinridge Aiding Americans in Vienna
Henri S Breckinridge assistant secretary of war arrived from Berlin and started a relief bureau in the Hotel Imperial to aid needy Americans in Vienna. Frederick C Henneth, the American ambassador, aids the effort with help from Captain Cross. Estimates place 400 to 900 Americans in Vienna, many prosperous but some eager to return home. more may be in Budapest. Breckinridge was welcomed by Austrian officials and the foreign office.
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Rome
Vienna
Henri S Breckinridge
Washington
Berlin
Frederick C Henneth
Imperial
Budapest
Captain Cross
Pat
Austina Hughets
Breckinridgs
Jer Fist
Foreign Office
War risk insurance bill reaches House
Washington August 28 The administration War risk insurance bill was introduced before the House under a special rule to expedite passage The bill would authorize government to assume war risk on vessels and cargo to compete with private insurers and would cover ships and voyages as listed in the draft measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cuda
Passame
Leate
Saasirs
Coun Rey
Mian Injured When Auto Hits Buggy
An auto collided with a buggy injuring Mian who was dragged about seven feet. He suffered extensive bruising and lacerations from head to foot. The car’s driver identified himself as Black and said he lived in Cartersville.
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Mian
Tuforio Ik
Siong
Harneas
Cartersville
Slick scheme by young white man tied to theft ring
Rome August 23 Special Floyd counts officers chase a about 25 year old white man who lured 18 Strickland’s horse from a tilery stable and drove the servant seatie to Cedartoan where he tracked the horse and left the buggy and harness. It is believed he operated similarly in other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Floyd
Strickland
Cedartoan
Chattooga Delegates Named for State Convention
Rome Ga August 26 Special to George D Esp chairman of the Chattooga county executive committee has named delegates from Chattooga county C Ty Rivers B H Raymondson T M B Hellah and J Cleghorn with two alternates to the state convention.
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Rome Gr
George D Esp
Chattooga County
Ty Rivers
B H Ramondson
T M B Hellah
J ¢ Cleghorn
J B Smith Missing Friends Anxious In Schley County
Eliaville reports anxious townspeople after J B Smith, Schley County tax collector and longtime figure in local politics, vanishes last Wednesday. He left a note to his wife hinting at suicide due to despondency and ill health, was traced to Atlanta, stayed at Terminal hotel, then disappeared. Detectives assigned. relatives appeal for information. He is described as 4 years old? six feet tall with gray eyes and a missing left hand. wears nose glasses.
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Eliaville
Schley Counts
J B Smith
Schley County
Atlanta
Terminal Hotel
General C. Z. Hotchkiss Dies in Chicago Home
Brigadier General Charles Truman Hotchkiss, famed for Civil War service and early Chicago telegraph work, dies at his Chicago home at age 82 after a long decline in fortune and loss of a son. He served in the Eleventh Illinois, was brevetted brigadier general March 13, 1885, and participated in key campaigns.
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Chicago
Charles Truman Hotchkiss
Wtman
TW Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss
Milwaukee
Hotenkiss
The Atiaata Alavantas Bring Ibria Gabrielle Aaguaces Play
Review notes stuttering on a new land production at Lan 4 theater with huge crowd praise and discussion. Cast includes Herman Timbers Frank Milton DeLong and Sherman Van. Lyric and Crumbin Amusement promise popular acts and a strong season kickoff.
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Alavantas
Ibria
Atlan 4
Maunues
Reisona
Thia
Aneeting
Thrae
Matiner
Herman Timbers
Camellion
Orpheum
Frank Milton
the DeLong Stters
Bruce Buffet and Company
von Kit
Sherman van and
Hyman
Preitler Photo Play At Grand In Atlanta
The cinema presents a three day engagement featuring Charles Dickens The Old Curiosity Shop at the Grand tonight. The photo play adaptation of Lite Mell and her grandfather offers a gem like tale and is billed as an exciting exhibit in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Old Curiosity Shop
Charles Dickens
Lite Mell
Florence Turner Coming to Grand for New Photo Drama
The Grand management announces Florence Turner, former Vita star now leading her own company, will be seen next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in The Wardoch Trial. The four part photo drama is billed as of unusual merit and** unseen details**.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Turner
Vitagraph Company
Miss Turner
Germany Ready to Ship Dyes to United States
Washington reports German chemical works will ship dyes and chemicals to Rotterdam for dispatch to America. Representative Metz of New York said German factories will relieve the emergency in U S dye supply, aiding textile and related industries. Metz met with Count Von Bernstorff and state department officials who pledged Germanys support for timely shipments.
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Washington
Rotterdam
Germany
Geman Planta Weld
America
Matz
New York
Metz
United States
Count von Bernstorft
State Department
Gernstorft
Ramsey injured by iron bar at work accident
H M Ramsey a 32 year old engineer for Willingham Bens Lumber was struck by an iron bar while adjusting a pulley. He suffered a crushed cheekbone and was taken to Grady hospital where he is slowly recovering.
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H. M. Ramsey
H M Ramsey
Humphrey Street
Willingham Bens Lumber Company
Grady Hospital
Credit Men Discuss Cotton Situation at Atlanta Meeting
The Atlanta Association of Credit Men held its quarterly meeting Friday night to discuss the cotton situation and credit easing during the crisis. Members favored lenient treatment of debtors, and a new permanent committee was proposed to coordinate credit adjustments with weekly meetings. Officers reported efficient operations and plans to recruit new members.
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Atlanta
HOA Terris Trust
Adjustment Bureau 2
Ptertial Committee
Ani
Amicabl
Ofnterest
Palph
Adjusttment Board
TI Fe Choate
Credit Exchange Bureau System
JL Goldwin
Rochester
National Association of Credit Ven
Tanens
Association
JL Adams
J TL Baldwin
CX Logan
Harry T Moore
J W Warlan
Mass for Pope Pius X Held in Sistine Chapel
Rome August 28 Funeral Masses commenced for Pope Pius X in the Sistine Chapel with Cardinal Vincenzo and Cardinal Vanni Tell presiding. A vast display around the catafalque, with a throng of cardinals, church dignitaries, and notable American clergy including Monsignor Hayes, Edwards, Fisher, and OHern, filled the scene as the Vatican hosts the solemn service.
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Rome
Via Paria
Sistine Chapel
Pius X
Vwencenato
Vannitell
Falconio Ishard
de Lal
Cardinal Farley
New York
Thomas G Carroll
Vatican Court
United States
Patrick J Hayes Chancallor
Archdiocese of New York
John Edwards
Neyin I Fisher
Philadelphia
Charles A [Ohern
Sastine Choir
Lite
Monassnor Perost
Floyd Co Delegates to Macon Convention
Rome August 2 Special Floyd counts delegates to the state convention at Macon were chosen yesterday by Chairman J Crawford of the county committee. The six delegates are LA Dean, A W Van Hoose, EG Tandsey, T B Broach, sam C Gossett, and F D No. H R Me Clutchey, all of Rome. Alternates will be named later. They were chosen from Hardman supporters who carried Moya county for governor.
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Rome
P— Floyd
Macon
J . Crawford
W van Hoose
EG Tandsey
T B. Broach
Sam C Gossett
R Me Clutchey
L G Hardman
Moya County
iCzar Acknowledges Mediation Offer From Wilson
Washington August 28 Emperor Nicholas of Russia today acknowledged President Wilsons offer of mediation All the warring African nations have now replied but none has indicated more than an acknowledgment.
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Washington
Nicholas
Russia
Roumanian King Charles Grievously Ill Amid Abdication Rumor
A Bucharest dispatch reports Roumania’s King Charles is seriously ill and may abdicate soon. The agency states the illness is grave and indicates a possible immediate transfer of power if the king cannot continue.
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Rome Saguat
Bucharest
Charles of
Roumania
Foster Declines Job With Argentina Post
Washington August 45 Samuel M Ester of Fort Wayne Ind declines appointment as the first ambassador to Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Mester
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wador
Argentina
Housewarming at Luckie Lodge as new temple opens
Hundreds of men and women toured the newly erected Luckie Lodge No 83 temple built at a cost of 30007. The opening reception ran from 7 to 11 pm with a steady stream of visitors. The temple dedication is planned for next Tuesday night with Grand Master Thomas H Jeffries and others to deliver speeches on Masonry history.
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Luecke Lodge
Thomas H Jeffries
Adair
Land Transfers and Mortgages Listed in Atlanta District
A dense OCR listing details numerous land transfers, deeds, and mortgages in Atlanta area. Names include J Martin, L Hastings, Laura Allen, Georgia Savings Bank, and various addresses such as 1 Angier Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Greens Ferry Avenue. Dates span May to August with values up to 10,000 dollars, noting block and lot references across districts.
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Angier Avenue
Jine J Martin
Wea
Hastings
Highland
Jff Turrell
Omma
Roberson
Tnt
Gardner Street
Josephine J Simmona
Connally Street
T Aeust
Laura T. Allen
Sawnes Bank and
Trust
Abbott Street
Reeds Ferry Avenue
Sartell
Harleston Street
West Ile Foulvars
Hage
Deventrenth
Sar Hue
Caerala Avenue
Blalm
Raventaanth Dietriet
Herrington
Capitavenue
Suburbia Beatty and
Seeurtten Corporation
L P Hottenfield
Tres Harat Sundivision
Mevanteenth
Laura L Allen
Georgia
Savings Bank and Trunt Company
Greens Ferry
Avenga
Fighting starts again in Mexican capital
Dispatches from Vera Cruz and Nogales describe renewed fighting in Mexico City as mutinous forces and federal troops join opposing sides. Reports quote General Villa and Carranza factions preparing for a political conference after clashes and mutinies.
Atlanta Man Must Hight For Germany
Karl Von Lawrenze, native German, conductor at the Ansley hotel orchestra in Atlanta, leaves America without naturalization papers to join German forces. He inherits over 3000 from his deceased father in Berlin, travels Europe, arrives as war erupts, and may forfeit his share. U.S. officials report many citizens by adoption face barriers to repatriation and naturalization is critical for voting and return.
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America
Karl von Lawrenze
Ansley Hotel
Bernt Germany
Jethone
Hts
van Lawrenze
Atlanta
Bertin
Non Lawrenze
Beir
Eill
Europe
Berlin
von Lawrenze
Washinton
United States
Confederation of the Empire
Iite Department
One Story Frame Dwellings and Alterations Listed
A list of properties and contractors: 10 Fhi Silver on West Mitchell Street with day work at $10, Cooper and Dayton trator at $300, Lewls company on Marietta Street with day work at $100, 22 Upworth one story feeding dwelling day work $2300 Bray, 43 Peachtree Street alterations by P Heither contractor $2500, 7 H Whisenant 41 Drowry with one story trame dwelliny day work.
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Mitchell Street
Cooper & Dayton Trator
W P Lewls Company
Marietta
E Smith
Upworth
Fedine
Busig Bray
Peachtree Street
P Heither
Whisenant
Drowry
Boy of 11 Killed by Big Automobile
George Tussell eleven, son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin, was fatally struck near his Edgewood Avenue home while playing with friends. A seven passenger car, driven by a black chauffeur for Mulberry & Dobee garage, ran him down on De Kalb Avenue between Waverly Way and Delta Place. He died before Grady hospital ambulance arrived. The driver is held on reckless driving charges.
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George Tussell
Benjamin
King
Cuy
Gorman
Cochran An Het
Re Keless
Delail
George
Warn church people not ten buy chances
Rey Lake G Johnson jastornf uin ty Methodst church and WoC Ware field Sunday school spell ntund rdl 4 sued the following Wal tig na use persons Selly thalces en jewels tis the benefit of their church Sditur Constiution Flease alow us to molify the prble that any per son male or female sells chances on jewelry or anything of the lind the name of Trinity Wetton so church or Sunday school does so with it th knowledge consent of indorsement of church or Sunday school We have been informed that the 13 being done TORE G JOHAAON Pastor Trin 13 WOC MANSFIELD 88 S11
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Rey Lake
Johnson
Woc Ware
Trinity Wetton
Trin
Mansfield
West Mitchell Church Services and Mission Notes
A fragment from West Wichell Church outlines on pulpit sermon topics and a second Sunday rally. It mentions local events at Stould Fverr School and Waters Department with references to Mission of te Anal Sixon Swordshop RA te ter WH preich at the evenue.
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West Mitchell
West Wichell
D Ailleres Dead in Paris Duel After Battle Casualties
Paris reports list of trench casualties today includes Lernani D Aileres who was defeated by Josef Ciisux in a duel aboard the ship in the chamber of devites. Later Isileres and Cailauy observed a duel.
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Paris
Lernani D Aileres
Josef Ciisux
Manthe
Devites
Isileres
Cailauy
Reward for capture of captured robber Rubert Colitns
$50 reward offered for the capture of Rubert Col its colored man who escaped from Baldwin county convict camp in August 1914. He is 5 feet 11½ inches, 178 pounds with black hair and eyes, age about 30. Dislocated hip. previously sent up from Tomas county Georgia for seventy years car robber. Notice dated November 4, 195 N Seify T J Teom as Mil Tedgeville Ga.
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Rubert
Haldwin County
Tomas County
Scotch fishing craft sinks after mine hit
A battered report describes a Scotch fishing craft struck by a mine and sunk. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the incident mentions a crew, a scoter or scotch vessel, and distress near a coastal area with Hull referenced and a naval response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tondon Usust
Iit Wa
Bisth
Hull
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