Chief of Red Men Visits Atlanta for Pow Wow
Carl Foster, great incohonee of the Order of Red Men, arrived in Atlanta for a southward tour. More than 1,000 Red Men formed a fusee-lit parade from the Ansley hotel to the Central avenue wigwam, where Foster spoke praising the Georgia lodges and the order's work.
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Carl Foster
Order of Red Men
Atlanta
Georgia
Agnor
Ansley Hotel
Thomas H. Jeffries
Junior Sagamore
United States
Foster
Sted
Federal Prison
Witwam
Central Avenue
Feasler
Tunler Saramore Selthie
Jeffries
Rivalry of Beavers and Childs Shaped by a Love Story
In youth James Litchfield Beavers and Ben Childs competed for Lena Wallace, with Lena's bewitching blue eyes at stake. Years later in a public address, Childs praised Beavers and teased he has five children while Beavers has four, revealing how time alters old rivalries and affections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Litchfield
Beavers
Lena Wallace
Ben Childs
Jimmie Lit
James Litchfiedd
Benjamin
Lena
Toccoa
Tabernacle
Chief Beavers
James Litchfield Reavers
Benjamin Childs
Childs
Whitney Sings Tonight In Concert At Ansley
Myron W. Whitney, noted American bass, performs Tuesday night in concert at the Ansley hotel under the Young Women's Christian Association of Atlanta. The event is pitched as a major musical treat by the hosting young women who will also handle ticket sales. Whitney, son of the famed Myron W. Whitney, follows his father’s musical legacy with notable success. He is joined by Miss Marguerite Valentine, the distinguished English pianist, who will accompany and perform solos.
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Myron W. Whitney
Ansley Hotel
Young Women's Christian Association of Atlanta
Mr. Whitney
Markable Suasesa
Marguerite Valentine
Burglars Loot Register Postoffice in Savannah
Savannah Ga December 8 Special Postmaster Marlon Taicas sent a message this morning to Register to replace post office supplies stolen last night by burglars who blew open the safe and carried away 400 dollars in cash along with stamps and other valuables including several registered letters whose contents are unknown.
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Savannah
Marlon Taicas
Register
Bullocd County
Atlanta Grows to 220372 Population in 1914 Directory
The 1914 Atlanta city directory lists a population of 220,372 within city limits, a rise of 3,372 from last year. The directory notes boundary extension as a likely outcome and highlights a leather bound, durable volume with classified indexes and information for business houses and city departments. It goes on sale Saturday morning after heavy pre-orders.
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Atlanta
Marietta
Stone Mountain
Atlante
New Books
Porter Will Become Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Porter von Porter, of Rome, has notified the comptroller he will accept the deputy insurance commissioner post, succeeding John Copeland who resigned. General Wright said Porter was not an applicant but offered the job on actuary H. W. Buttolph’s recommendation. Porter now earns 3000 dollars yearly at State Mutual Life of Rome and will keep the same salary in the new post.
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von Porter
Rome
Wil- Ban A. Wright
John Copeland
General Wright
Porter
H. W. Buttolph
Buttolph
State Mutual Life Insurance Company
Turner Day Observed At Georgia Tech In Honor Of Eugene A Turner
Tech students and faculty paid tribute to Eugene A Turner former secretary at Georgia Tech with Turner day ceremonies. Classes were excused from 10 to 11 and 4 assemblies were held in the chapel where speeches highlighted his role in college activities and the new MC building 134 monument as his leading contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Turner
Georgia Techy
China
Tech
Turner
Algernon Swann Dies After Long Illness at 26
Algernon Hoke Swann, 26, a recent graduate of the Boys' High School, died yesterday at his parents home, 122 in France avenue. He had been ill for nearly a year and recently spent time in Asheville, North Carolina. He leaves his parents, three brothers T C J B and S A Swann, and sisters Mary and Helen Swann. funeral arrangements pending.
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Algernon Hoke Swann
Boys’ High School
Vincent D. Swann
France Avenue
Swann
Asheville
N. C
Atlanta
First Methodist Church
Mr. Swann
Thre Brothers
A. Swann
Mary
Helen Swann
Suit Filed Over Architect Fees in Georgia Case
Frank Happ, an architect, sues Walter Dannenberg and others for 600 dollars claiming fees for supervising a building's construction. Defendants argue Happ cannot sue due to failure to register with the county’s ordinary before paying January privilege tax, a question split between judges and headed for the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maron
Wecempers
Robert Hodges
Moms
Happ
Oglethorpe Fund Surges in Atlanta Drive
At a Monday luncheon, $5,441 was added to Oglethorpe university fundraising in Atlanta, bringing the total to $144,377 with under $196,000 still needed. canvassing committees aim to drop the remaining gap below $100,000, and each of fifty committee members pledged at least $2,000, targeting $10,000 more.
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Oglethorpe
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta
Henry H. Shaul
Schaul
Alx
Charles P. Glover
W. ML. CG. Vernes
McKenzie
George M.zie
le BP
A. G. Buracte
Mondara
Mondas
Central Committee
W. L. LeConte
Skeen
Harry Alston
Cooper
Graphical Union
Warlinger
Prutler
H. Mabon
le A. Devking
W. Scott Bell
Southern School
C. Horace Me Gal
JS. & ‘Lone Co
Jamies
L' Key
Kilpatrica
Turalaio
le Montgomery
Dr. Mitton
T. Hensen
Davidson
Loli C. Allen
J.D. Clarace
S. É. Davia
George Liner
Gaores
H.W. Dillon
Witliam J. Walter
Reid Waddell
W- Wisdom
W. T. Winn
H. P. Miles
Garcia “White
WW. Hemd
W. A. Manér
Toby
TY Bo Rottenfiela
A. Patney
Kompany
Auer
S. Cobb
Fe Permack
Frank
Crockett
Ed Morein
Lamar Plowers
Nashville financier aids Oxlthorpe university drive
Br Lewis of Nashville, a prominent Nashville businessman, came to Atlanta to aid Oxlthorpe university fund raising. He already gave 1000 dollars in cash and another 1000 to place Dr James J Vance of Nashville on the board of trustees. He was in Birmingham when he read Atlanta papers about Ozlethorpe and rushed to offer his help.
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Br. & L Lewis
Nashville, Tenn
Atlanta
Oxlethorpe University
Br. Lewis
James J. Vance
Nashville
The
New University
Lewis
Birmingham
Ozlethorpe
Turn Verein Subscriptions Boost University Support
A noonday luncheon inspires workers as Dr Lewis joins committees and Turn Verein members pledge sizeable subscriptions. Multiple committees report varied sums including large gifts from unions and individuals, with expectations of further growth toward substantial totals by Tuesday’s meeting.
Fragmented ledger totals and names from a historical note
A dense OCR-like ledger line lists numerous individuals and sums, totaling 719 dollars. Names include Dan, Ben, Rennel, Albert, Gus, Paxton, Goodrich, Pierson, Crown, Fontainus, Snow, Davie, Nichols, Tétue, Duncan, Quarles, Hawkes, Parsons, Miller, and others. The fragmentary entry shows numerous small payments, with scattered amounts, culminating in a grand total of 719 dollars and 42 cents.
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Dan
Ben
Rennel
P. K. Mc Caries
Bi Irie
Albert Bi
Borart
Ima
Bertsock
L. M_. Davie
Gus Bomar
FM. Paxton
A. Goodrich
W. G. G Zoy Pierson
B. Bavien
W. E. Curtis
Jaroce Crown
Fontainus
Benjamin Snow
Hiartee
Chariea
P. Glovers Compilotee
Nichol Contracting Co
D. Nichols Sons Co
John D. Tétue
G. Ww
Bansoc
A. Sisson
AL Hawkes Co
D. W. Parsons
Don‘ Miller
George
Duncan
Quarles
Huma
Ostorn
J. Brat
F. Was Yeughin
Mes Awa
McGaughey
W. Best
EY Rod
H. ‘Bullock
Odd Purchases Highlight Senate Funds Expenditures
Washington December 8 A senate fund report lists unusual buys since last March including razors grapefruit knives red tape horseshoes 5050 pounds timothy hay oats meal and bran straw arnica gaveling oil mustang liniment and safetida The items funded the senate stables the rest covered pillows salt bags mineral waters taxi fares for senators and dinners for studio pages held at the capitol during late sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
James Baler
Pixblie
Capitol
Wilson on Indictments of UMW Officers at Pueblo Cal
President Wilson views the recent indictments of United Mine Workers officers at Pueblo California as a response to criticism that labor unions are exempt from the Sherman Anti trust law. The federal grand jury initiated the action, with the Justice Department reviewing evidence before Attorney General McReynolds. Warrants are sworn but not served pending the grand jury finding. The department questions the case’s fit under the anti trust act and favors state jurisdiction over such strike regulation.
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Washington
Wilson
United Mine Workers
Pueblo
Cal
Department of Justice
United States
Colorado
Todd
Indicareé
Mcfteynolds
Grand Jarsy
Map Engraver Wanted for Federal Service Exam
Secretary Jqnnikks of the civil service commission for the fifth district announces an examination to hire a copperplate map engraver for assignment to the geographical power at Washington. Pay ranges from $3 a day when employed to $1,600 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jqnnikks
Civil Service Commission
Fifth District
Federal Building
Washington
Cherokee Club Faces Bankruptcy Petition in District Court
Cherokee Club, Macon’s oldest and most exclusive business circle, is named in voluntary bankruptcy filings in the United States district court. The club, which suspended operations two weeks ago as the situation appeared hopeless, faces several lawsuits in social courts seeking recovery of claimed debts.
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Esty
United States
Club Liabilities and Membership Drop Prompt Reorganization
In the petition filed today the club shows liabilities of 36 009 and an aggote amount. The petition states the club may later be reorganised under a different name. Membership has declined from about two to three hundred to under one hundred.
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Gn Foods
Trip
Shother
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Wigwam
Whitney
Ansley
Porter Will
Insurance
Algernon Swann
Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall Street
DR. Lewis
Hair
Dr Lewis
CL. Lewis
Aura Vounds ‘B
Saunders
Cherokee Club
Ceoses
Macan
Royal Baking
America
Ea . L
Fiseman Bros
Whitehall
South
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