Dixie Merchants On Way To Atlanta
More than 1,500 southern merchants travel to Atlanta for Merchants' Week hosted by the Atlanta Merchants and Manufacturers' Association. A dinner at the Auditorium will seat over 1,500 with Bolling H. Jones as toastmaster. Governor Morton, Mayor Woodward, J. W. Vaughan and Senator Hokesmith expected to speak. Headquarters at the Piedmont hotel. Forsyth theater party Tuesday. reception Friday evening with Fifth Regiment band. National regional bank committee members invited. McAdoo, Houston and Williams on the committee.
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Atlanta
South
Atlanta Merchants’ and Manufacturers
Transset
Snow
Bolling H. Jones
John M. $Laton
James G. Woodward
J. W. Vaughan
Cartersville
Hokesmith
H. T. Moore
Association
Fifth Regiment
A. H. Little
A. C. McHan
National Regional Bank Committee
Treasury
McAdoo
David Houston
Agriculture
John Skelton Williame
Willis &. Ragan
Fifty Fiddlers Enter For Fiddlers' Contest At The Auditorium
More than fifty fiddlers have entered for prizes at the Georgia Old-Time Fiddlers association contest to be held at the Auditorium over four nights. Proceeds go to the Daughters of the Confederacy. A letter from Fannin county amused managers as an enterprising side entry proposes a mouth organ act by a 16 year old.
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Fannin County
Atlanta
Hwanee River
HD. Newberry
Bir. Newberry
Georgia Old-Time Fiddlers’ Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
No Early Legislation on Cotton Exchanges
Washington special reports the New York Cotton Exchange will keep differences on grades unchanged after its latest meeting while New Orleans prices adjust with markets. Representative Lever says no immediate action on cotton exchanges unless tied to broader stock exchange legislation. Senator Clarke leads Senate measures while campaigning for re-election.
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Washington
New York
New Orleans
Representative Lever
South Carolina
Agricultural Committee of the
House
Stock Exchange
Senate Committee On Ranking and Currency
Clarke
Arkansas
Senate
Damage suit furnishes education in dentistry
A petition for damages was filed in Fulton superior court by C. E. Thurmond, a stereotyper, against H Jensen Dental Parlor at Tit Whitewall Street seeking 2800 dollars for alleged carelessness in a tooth extraction. Thurmond claims necrosis and other complications caused five teeth to be affected, with eight hours of sleep and a month of work lost.
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C. EB. Thurmond
H. Jensen Dental Parlor
Whitewall ‘Street
Thurmond
Prophecy of Woe Speech by Joe Bailey at Chicago Banquet
Chicago telegram reports former US Senator Joseph Bailey delivering a fiery address at the Michigan Society of Chicago annual banquet. He denounces boss rule, contrasts it with demagoguery, and argues two prominent leaders have attacked bosses to the limit, citing party control of the Senate and House and warning of the dangers of monopoly and socialism.
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Brooks Denies He Is a Brute and Seeks Public Vindication
In a letter to The Constitution dated February 7 1914 Brooks denies brutality charges from deposed convict guards and offers to prove his innocence with a photographed self portrait. He plans to hire a hall to lecture on the topic and asks for a platform to present his side of the case.
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Atlanta
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Atlante
Forced Child to Drink In Suit Against Neighbors Byrds
William C. Meara, father and next friend, sues Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Byrd in Fulton superior court for $5,000 alleging Agnes Meara, five, was left with the Byrds for two hours on Christmas Eve and forced to drink intoxicating liquor to amuse them. The girl allegedly became seriously intoxicated, convulsed, and lay in a stupor for hours, then remained critical for days. Meara is a Forsyth street patronist. Byrd is a barber.
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Henry J.byrd
Agnes Meara
William C. Meara
Fulton Superior Court
Agnes
Byrds
Meara
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Byrd
Father Wounded By His Young Son On A Hunting Trip
Eugene R. Dozier night chief operator for Western Union was shot by his 14 year old son Edward during a hunting trip at West Lake near Macon Georgia The injury occurred by a defective gun and is described as accidental Dozier lay in the wet ground until aid was summoned and he was transported to Macon hospital where both legs were found to be shot full of bird shot with possible amputation of the right leg anticipated
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Edward
West Lake
Doziers
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Southern
Meetings to Fight Boll Weevil in Georgia Counties
State Entomologist Worsham has arranged meetings in thirteen Georgia counties during February to discuss the wilt disease of cotton and plans for the Mexican cotton boll weevil. Speakers include A.C. Lewis and J. D. Price among others, urging farmers and business people to attend.
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Worsham
Georgis
Georgia
Hewes
Columbus
Cusseta
Preston
Rochelle
Perry
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Autman
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Haziehurst
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Slackshear
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Hoomerville
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Jett Davis
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Fierce
Clinch
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Ver
State Department of Entolomery
State Board of Entomology
Hearing Postponed in White Slavery Case
A. Stoe, recently convicted in the local federal court of violating white slavery laws and sentenced to five years, appeared before Judge Newman on a motion for a new trial. Frank J. Haralson, his attorney, stated insufficient time to prepare due to transcript delays. The judge granted a continuance with March set for a hearing. Stoe remains in Fulton county Jail on a $3,000 bond.
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Frank J.haralson
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Throne of Albania for Prince William accepted
Berlin reports The Tegeblatt states Prince William of Wied has accepted the Albanian throne and will depart Potdam tomorrow for Rome.
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Berlin
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Rome
Eckmans Alterative Publicized For Lung and Throat Recovery
A long tested medicine Eckmans Alterative is claimed to aid lung and throat ailments. The Wilmington testimonial cites recovery from hemorrhages and lung trouble after using the remedy, with endorsements from doctors and merchants. The ad asserts no narcotics and invites readers to request a recovery booklet from Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Wilmington
Col
Dayakian
Del
C. A. Lippincott
Lippincott& Co
Market Street
Nash Praises Grady Cadets In Fifth Infantry
Adjutant General J Van Holt Nash commends Captain W H Leahy and the Grady Cadets of Atlanta for outstanding performance in the Fifth Infantry during the past year. He notes the unit’s high standing, expresses satisfaction with positive annual reports, and wishes continued success despite obstacles.
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W. HR. Leahy
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Atlanta
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Peruvian Congress Called for March I
Lima on February 7 reports an extraordinary session of Congress to convene March 1. A government statement will address the political situation following the overthrow of President Billinghurst. Grants of 500 dollars are promised to families of soldiers who died in the palace assault. Second Vice President Miguel Echenique resigned.
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Peru
Billing— Hurat
Congress
Miguel Echenique
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Filipino Government Impossible For Moros
Washington reports Brigadier General Pershing as Mindanao governor states any attempt at Piliping government would trigger rebellion and disaster. He argues the island should be governed mainly by American officials under American sovereignty while noting Washington has not finalized policy.
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Pershing
Mindanao
Garrison
Minaanao
Lincoln Memorial to Be Built Near Washington Monument
The Lincoln memorial will be created in the shadow of the Washington monument. The Lincoln memorial commission decided today that construction will proceed on the project. Former President Taft expressed regrets at being unable to attend the commission meeting held on Lincoln's birth anniversary.
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Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial Commission
Taft
American Surgeons Opposed by Italy in Immigration Bill Debate
Washington February 7 Italy protests the new immigration bill provision to place American surgeons on immigrant ships mounting recall of conferences with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan Representative Burnett says the provision valuable but the house will not insist if the senate eliminates it Leaders think the objective could be met by other means The house bill substituted for pending senate bills with amendments to go to the floor soon Chairman Smith has consulted the president on literacy and other restrictive phases Hearings may be ordered later
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Italy
Senate
Prea
Kent Wilson
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Burnett
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Wilson
Preacher Sentenced for Manslaughter in Mississippian Feud
Purvis Miss February 7 The Rev Samal Grantham pastor of a Baptist church here was today found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to seven years in prison It was charged he killed George Burkhalter in a feud between the Grantham and Burkhalter families.
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Miss
Samal Grantham
Servatioe
George Burkhalter
Grantham
Buckhalter
T B Wilson rallies passes a quiet night
TBWilson, who had been seriously ill for several days at his home, rallied Saturday afternoon and enjoyed a quiet night. He was taken ill January 30 at 372 North Jackson Street. General John P Hawkins, a retired U S Army officer, died late today at his Indianapolis home aged 85, after service across the Civil War era and later.
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TB Wilson
North Jackson Street
John P. Hawkins
Indianapolis
John B. Hawkins
U.S. A
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ZEMO Promise of Instant Itch Relief
An advertisement touts ZEMO as stopping itching instantly with one application, claiming the product reduces irritation, cools skin, and ends scratching. It urges purchase of a 35 cent bottle and lists multiple drug stores as sellers.
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Zemo
Grand Jury to Consider Locker Clubs of Atlanta
Indications say the grand jury will hear indictments against Atlanta locker clubs next week, with Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey presenting the cases. The panel is currently focused on the convict probe and the indictments are being drafted.
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Grand Jury
Atlanta
Hugh M. Dorsey
Cohvict
Mhute
Dorsey
ThreeYearOld Rescued From Monster Illness
A Georgia case describes a three year old saved from a grave illness after battles with recurring fevers and debilitating attacks. The Health Teacher and Dr. Gears promote Quaker Herb Extracts sold at Coursey & Munn's Drug Store to restore strength and stop the child’s decline.
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Monster
Law Enforcement Committee Delays Action Pending Indictments
Strengthened by the law enforcement committee of the Anti Saloon league, no action will be run until indictments are forthcoming from the solicitor's office. The statement signals a cautious approach awaiting official legal steps before proceeding.
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Anti Saloon ‘League
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