Atlanta Banks See Clearings Catching Up With New Orleans
The article notes Atlanta's banking clearings nearing those of New Orleans and Baltimore, with New Orleans losing and Atlanta gaining since the last census. It cites Wall Street Journal figures for cities including New York Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore and Boston, highlighting Atlanta's sharp rise and stable bank health as observed by local investors and newspapers.
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Baltimore
Atlanta
New Orleans
Nears
United States
Wall Street Journal
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Francisco
Boston
Liu
Wallstrer
Aglanin
Clearing House
York
Otar Corr
FN Werrien
Shehinane
Newe Bulletin
Liert Tan
Neqy
Fifth Regiment Prize Drill and Dance At Georgia Armory
Geat interest centers on the Fifth Regiment prize drill and dance to be held at the Fifth regiment armory on December 11. Ten men from each company will compete in arms proficiency judged by U S officers with Colonel Hall and Lt Col Hall in attendance. The event highlights the Fifth Regiment’s leadership among Southern native troops and draws notable support from officers, members, and their families.
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Geo Zia
Teressa
Crs
We H Hall
Reverend E H Peacock Leaves Buckhead Church for Knoxville Call
Reverend E H Peacock resigns as pastor of Buckhead Baptist Church to accept an assistant pastor role at Nashville’s Broadway Church. The resignation takes effect January 1, 1914, and Peacock plans to conduct four revival meetings in Knoxville with DeBlane and Charlie Gilman at Broadway Church.
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F H Peacock
Bockhead
Biailwas Baptist Church
Anoyille Lena
An Peacock Snow Knoxvile
DeBlane
Charlie Iiliman
Broadwy
Corn Show Exhibits To Be Removed Today
Exhibits from the capitol corn show will be removed this morning and put up for sale. Miss Mary Creswell, in charge of the girls canning exhibits, says fine canned goods will be sold at reasonable prices. A Burton County girl’s jelly jar was praised by a state agriculture official who bought it yesterday.
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Corn Club
Atlanta
Capitol
Mary Creswell
Atate Department
Af Agr Jtre
Burton County
New York Man Praises Georgia's Good Roads
Brunswick traveler Frank M Thomas praised Georgia roads during a Tampa bound trip, saying the south’s best highways are in Georgia. He noted favorable roads through the state and planned to document his tour for magazines and future writings.
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Georgia
Brunswick
Frank M Thomas
Trav. N 'x
Tampa
Fla
George
Virginia Hay
Thomas
Amer Can Ular
Svare
Brunswick Tigers to Be Hunted Down
Praurswick Gatecumber announces a city wide crusade against illegal whisky sales in Brunswick. The edict, supported by the city council, orders police to stop saloons violating liquor laws and enforce mayoral directives from the chief to the line officers.
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Brunswick
Baer
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Ute
Stereopticon Sermon Series At Haris Street Presbyterian
Rev Jere A Moers will present an illustrated lecture on the Sermon on the Mount at 7 p m Sunday night at Haris Street Presbyterian Church. The show features Palestine scenes and aims to depict the Mount where Christ taught. The first of four talks covers Jesus the Good Shepherd, with further December sessions planned including Jesus the Lost, What Jesus Did, and What Jesus Thinks.
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Jere A Moers
Penn
Palestine
Christ
Mount Wattin
Ipernieuay
Moore
Jesus the Good Shepherd
Jesus
Election at Waycross Ends Warm Campaign
Waycross voters faced a heated primary as incumbents and rivals compete for mayor and city board seats. Alderman contesters fight to gain support with Ballard Cannon and others seen as pivotal, with predictions varied and turnout shaping a close result. The outcome hinges on plurality and majority rules as the May primary nears.
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Valers
Itv
Teeten
Acott
Marvel
Ay Bonents
R Ballard
Hoa Cannon
Wistross
Leaps From Train And Makes Escape In Cordele
In Cordele Georgia December a man charged with larceny escaped by leaping from a moving train near Sparks Station. The suspect, shackled, bolted through a door as the train pulled out, fleeing toward Florida after briefly carrying a police pursuit. Officials say the escape occurred as Chief Sumac of Cordele and deputies pursued the suspect en route to Ocala Florida.
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Smika Uezio
Iirceny
Attes Trust
Crisp County
Sparks
Rxcape Fom
Sumac
Shell
Ocala
Fla
Nero
Cordele Lewis
Megro
J of
Wilmil
Tim
Florida
Suffrage Debate Nears End in Washington Hearings
Washington hearings before the House Rules Committee on creating a standing committee for equal suffrage closed late today. Proponents led by Catherine Waurd McCulloch of Chicago argued for federal recognition while opponents pressed states’ rights. no action was taken on forming a suffrage committee, but a report is planned soon.
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Equal Suffrage Committee
Washington
House Committee On Rules
Standing Committee On
Champ Slows
Catherine Waurd McCulloch
Chicago
Marion Jackson to Speak to Railroad Men Sunday
A service of interest is set for Sunday afternoon at the Railroad Y. M. C. A. rooms 31 West Africa Street. Marion Jackson, a Towser and ardent Christian leader, will address the meeting at 2 oclock. The committee hopes for a large attendance and promises a worthwhile program with song service and the association orchestra.
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Strecks
Oeluck
Marion Wo Jackson
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Lewis elected mayor of Brooklet in December vote
In Brooklet Georgia Paul B Lewis led with 613 votes to J W Robertson 22 for council. Other results show Warnock 60, Watkins 38, Barrish 8, Crews 4, and Roberson 2. The opposition ticket trailed with lower tallies across several seats.
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Brooklet
Statessarfe
Lewis Cahier
Bank of Groakiet
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Yor Mivay
Ng Witson
Bani
Robe
Preaches On Four Foolish Sins To College Students
At Central Presbyterian Church a Sunday sermon targets college students with a talk titled Four Foolish Sins. Pastor G. Crabtree from the Bendal Assembly home mission committee is scheduled to address both the morning service and evening session, focusing on moral guidance for men in convict camps.
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Iiem Res
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Evan Sehst
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L S
Physicians Win Suit in Athens County Case at Athens Street Railway
Dr JP Proctor long time county physician and official for the Athens street railway who also associated with Georgia football and co owner of St Mars hospital prevailed in a hard fought trial yesterday evening. G H Dilland, a young baseball player, claimed $7.60 for injuries from alleged vetting of his arm by the vanes. The court action concluded with a favorable verdict for the physician.
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JP Proctor
Athens Atreet Railway Company
Afteras
Georgia
St Mars Hospital
Tria
G H Dilland
Arbor Day Observed in Athens With School Exercises
The Civic League, public schools, the university, and the city observed Arbor Day in Athens Ga. Activities included school exercises and the planting of trees, shrubs, and hedges marking the observance.
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Lecempera
Apecial
Civic League
University
State Nor~ Imal
Lucy Cobb Institute
City of Athens
Atlanta School Bond Discussion Postponed to January
At a special board meeting the Atlanta five public schools improvement committee report was heard but the $1,000,000 bond issue and a separate school tax proposal were postponed to January. The panel urged new Negro and Girls High buildings, updated gear, and tighter class sizes while praising teacher salary raises and promising free Ellery Vand matinees for students December 12 to 18 with distribution through principals.
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Board of Education
Atlanta
Yonge Street
Clark University
Salone Wiliam L Peel
Atlanta Music Festival Association
Schoors
Peels
Judge Calhoun Delivers Closed City Court Session in Tower
In a late Friday session Judge Andrew Calhoun held a closed city court hearing in the Tower for Will Rowans charged with vagrancy. Rowans, described as a Negro, wore minimal clothing and tore his garments, prompting the transfer of the hearing to the Tower and a plea by his attorney before sending him to the State ingene asylum for commitment.
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Andrew Calhoun
Will Rowans
Rowan
Calhoun
Ingene
Sigma Phi Epsilon Conclave Targeted for Atlanta
At a dinner by the Atlanta Alumni Association of Sigma Phi Epsilon the Tech chapter learned Atlanta is likely to host the next conclave. Grand President JC Griffin and secretary William L Phillips recently visited the Tack chapter to support the effort. The gathering would bring over 200 delegates from all sections, two delegates from each of the 45 active chapters, and additional alumni members.
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Sigma Phi Ipsilon
du Tands
Tech
JC Giffin
New York
Willam L Phillips
Richmond
Tack
United States
Fraternity
Alucia
Mrs Spiker to Tell Story of Bluebird at Leyden Home
Mrs William Clare Spiker will narrate the Bluebird at the Leyden home this afternoon at 3 o’clock for children attending the Child Welfare exhibition on view at the old Peachtree street house. She will present Maeterlinck’s play in a new form, under the junior department of the Drama league which she heads.
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William Clare Spiker
Bluebird
Leyden
Peachtree Street
Spiker
Maeterlincks
Drama League
Mrs Emma Thomas Sues For Divorce Over Spent Money
Mrs Emma Thomas filed suit for divorce against Ernest Thomas in superior court on Friday citing that he spent all her money and then deserted her. The couple married in 1900 and had multiple separations, the latest ending in April 1932.
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Ernest ‘Thomas
Dixie Limited Inauguration by NL and RY Lines
The Dixie Limited, a solid Pullman train, debuts December 9 connecting Chicago, St. Louis, Atlanta, and Jacksonville. Southbound departures and arrival times are listed, with northbound timings, and the service combines with the Dixie Flyer for double daily Chicago to St. Louis and Atlanta to Jacksonville, offering first class accommodations and through cars. Reservations and information are available from J A Thomas and C H Harman in Atlanta.
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Jackville
Fla
J. A. Thomas
Atlanta, Ga
CO. H. Harman
Savannah Suffragists Reply to Judge Adams
Savannah, Georgia, December. Mrs. EC Morgan, a Georgia suffrage pioneer, responds to Judge Samuel B. Adams article in The Constitution, challenging his arguments against woman suffrage. Morgan plans a statewide educational campaign with meetings and lectures to mobilize public support, including outreach to working-class women, following New York efforts led by Mrs. John Belmont. Other Savannah women react strongly to Adams stance opposing suffrage.
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EC Morgan
Georgia
Samuel B. Adams
Adams
New York
Johp Belmont
Judge Adams
Tree planted in Rome honors Mrs Wilson on Arbor Day
In Rome Ga on December 5 a ceremony featured planting a tree in honor of Mr Woodrow Wilson. The event, led by the Rome Conserva tion Committee of the Womans Club, took place at public schools First Baptist church Carnegie Mirrors cemetery and other public places with speeches by Dr W VanHoose Rev G A Nunnally Tudgs Max Meyerhardt and others.
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Woodrow Wilson
Womans Club OF
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Rene
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Carnegie
W VanHoose
Nunnally
Max Meyerhardt
Adairsville Masons Elect Officers in Royal Arch Chapter
The Adairsville Royal Arch Chapter elected OB Bishop and J Biddy King BC as officers. Others named include RB Combs secretary treasurer Joe Bowdoin, PW Price, VW Mariain master, C HH Franklin, and V The Council appointed George Anderson and M W Martin Poe among electees.
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WP & J
Biddy King BC
Alien
RB Combs
Joe FP
Bowdoin
Hom Veach
Paria
F Price
P Mariain
Franklin
Council of Royal and Select Masters
George B
el- Yod TI
Anderson
Martin Poe
WON
J Blady
BC Allen
Bishop
Ben Hur at the Atlanta Tonight Features Twelve Horses
See Ben Hur tonight with a bigger production and the famous chariot race. Twelve horses star in the spectacle at the Atlanta theater, offering a thrilling final chance to catch the performance.
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Atlanta
Transfer of hotel interest by Corgere lessee
W P Scott, a lessee of the Suwanee hotel in Corgere Georgia, has transferred his interest to fellow lessees J G F Zachary and A U Starr. Scott, a well known traveling salesman, would not have time to properly manage his stake in the hotel.
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W P
Scott
Suwanee Hotel
Clit
J GF
Zachary
AU Starr
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