Edwin F Sweet Visits Atlanta for Conference
Liwin F Sweet assistant secretary of the United States department of commerce visits Atlanta for a few hours. He will meet local manufacturers and businessmen and the local bureau of foreign and domestic commerce under Commercial Agent William L. Fairbanks at their office. The visit accompanies his Washington to New York trip from a Foreign Trade Council meeting.
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United States Department of Commerce
Washington DC
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Washington
Foreign Trade Council
New Jorteane
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Atlanta
Mr Sweet
Ideal Remedy For Nursing Mothers Dr Caldwells Syrup Pepsin
An ad touts a simple laxative mix called Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a safe, effective remedy for both mother and infant during constipation. It claims permanent relief without harsh purgatives and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell, 4044 Washington.
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Tulsia
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Washington
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Commercial Agent Fanbanka Addresses Trade Talks in Atlanta
Between 9:30 and 11 this morning the commercial agent discussed US relations with Central and South America and the industrial state in America. Mr Fairbanks reports southern interest in Atlanta’s manufactured products signals a shift in foreign trade, placing Atlanta in a stronger position to enter southern markets.
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South America
America
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Atlanta
Douglas plans major improvements and housing expansion
Douglas council negotiates for a new ward and urban development led by PW Abbott of the Souths Con settlenen. Abbott seeks land and facilities to house large groups of families as preparations begin for broad county expansion.
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PW Abbott
Con Settlenen
St Abbott
Manarer
Ita Chungs
Purtell on Trial for Theft in City Court
Purtell faced trial on Tuesday in the city term court on charges of stealing an automobile owned by Hunt. The case, stemming from a small organized theft ring, was stalled and is to resume this morning.
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Mulng
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Pike County Primary Set For March 15
The Democrat executive committee of Pike County fixed March 15 as the county primary date. Several candidates for county offices have already announced, and campaigning is expected to intensify across the county.
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Yoluton Ga
Tike County
Methor Fr Iis
Wilson Invited to Visit Atlanta by Young Men’s League
The Young Men Democratic League at its annual meeting approved inviting President Woodrow Wilson to Atlanta during his planned trip. Officers elected include Walter P.D. Andrews as president and Hot Dorsey as vice president. The group praised Wilson’s leadership and urged the president to accept the invitation to discuss preparedness and national policy.
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League
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Martin
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Mont Trouliouy
New Agent Takes Charge of Local Revenue Office
Colonel Briscoe TP Houklit of Greensboro assumes duties as revenue agent at Jonisville in the federal building, succeeding Glanet J Gantt. He plans to organize deputies and intensify the campaign against illegal whisky, with prohibition law enforcement expected to sharpen after May 7.
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TP Houklit
Greensboro
Jonisville
Federal Building
Glanet
J Gantt
Cininath Obie
Bouldin
the Constitution
Atlanta
Bauldin
Etheridge acquitted in baby killing case
John Etheridge is freed of charges of murdering his infant daughter after the state failed to show death resulted from violence. His wife Inez Etheridge, jointly indicted, will not be brought to trial. Interment two weeks old left uncertainty. Defense offered Etheridge statement. no witnesses. Mrs Etheridge from Colquitt County’s prominent family. case drew large local attendance.
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Inez Etheridge
Le Craw Opens Law Offices in Connally Building
Walter TeCraw, a former newspaper man, announces the opening of his law offices in the Connally Building. He has trained as a lawyer after stints at The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution and recently served in the Dorsey Solicitor General office handling grand jury work. He leaves his prior roles to begin active legal practice.
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Yeterday
Connally
Doracy Prewster
Lowell
Hugh Dorseys
Ao. Hutor
Judge Bell to hear Arc Light case today
The suit seeks to stop the burning of an arc light in front of the Jones residence at Highland and Adair avenues. Judge George J. Bell postponed the hearing until Wednesday as lead counsel Thomas E. Felder was tied up with another case.
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Thomas E. Felder
Columbia Man Found Dead in Savannah
A Columbia man identified as Dr WA Byers was found dead in bed at a Savannah rooming house this morning. Death was attributed to natural causes.
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Rotary pledges aid in Emory campaign
The Rotary club pledged support to raise 500000 for Emory University at a monthly luncheon at the Winecott hotel. The event included plans to bring the 1917 International Rotary convention to Atlanta and featured remarks by Arkwright and McCartney on boosting public support and delegation participation.
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Atlanta
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Stringfellow Said to Have Confederates
Alleged counterfeiter Stringfellow arrested at 48 Carnegie Avenue while making shadow coins. Authorities report Confederates, including a possible female member, sought by officers and a 13 year old Moran child threatened outside the Lyric theater.
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Lyric Theater
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Plans for Grant Park Adopted by Close Vote
Plans for Grant Park adoption were approved after a close vote amid debate between park board members and landscape artists Olmsted Bros of New York. The board elected Mrs Florence Kkent Tibbetts playground director for the year. Permits were granted to stage a pageant at Bindmont Park in May and to set a limited number of chairs for a Teague event. The music contract for summer was let to Clarence Wither, ado director of the band, and concessions plans were approved for Palmont Park and other parks, excluding Grant Park where a concession is already set.
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Waite
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McCord Endorses Emory Campaign in Atlanta History
H Y McCord voices strong support for Emory University fundraising in Atlanta. He calls the campaign the most important movement in years, saying it will greatly benefit the city, the state, and the nation through public service and economic stimulation, urging contributions of time and money.
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Fmory
Mary
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McCord
Post Office Receipts Show Big Increase in January 1918
Postmaster Bolling H Jones reports a strong rise in Philadelphia area post office receipts for January 1918, reaching $18,740, about sixteen percent higher than the same month the previous year. He notes improving conditions at the department and praises the current business climate in Atlanta.
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Imasmurh Ag
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Rates Unreasonable. Test of Freight Rates Across Routes
February 1 report notes testing of class and commodity rates from Broxsall front stations on the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific to Kentucky. Findings show rates were unreasonably maintained in parallel from Chattanooga to the same destinations, affecting current pricing.
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