Glories of Georgia at New York Bible Class Dinner
The nineteenth annual dinner of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church John D. Rockefeller Jr. Bible class in New York featured guests William Howard Taft Charles M. Schwab John M. Slaton Arthur Woods and Edward J. Canpell. Slaton spoke on real progress citing Robert Toombs and Georgia’s constitution praising its restraint on debt and fidelity to tax payments.
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New York
Fifth Avenue Baptisl Church
John D. Rockefeller
Aldine Pub
Wiliam H.taft
United States
Charles M. Schwab
Wethlehem Steel Corporation
John M. Slaton
Georgia
Arthur Woods
Edward J. Canpell
Philadelphia
Toombs
Slaton
Robert Toombs
Tate
Aed
Metropolia
South Sea Island
Solomon
Legissators
Vinson Leads Fight on Henry L Johnson Appointment
Washington February 8 Special A successor to Henry Lincoln Johnson colored of Atlanta in the office of register of deeds District of Columbia will not be named by the president but by the district commissioners which Representative Vinson will report in the house next Monday passed Mr Vinson will argue for a change and will want that a white man be named for this position Several white women under civil service work in the office and Vinson insists the head should be white Thomas T Pope appointed postmaster Ella Gap Ga
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Washington
Henty Lincoln Johnson
Atlanta
District of Columbia
Ua Bil
Vinson
House
Civil Service
Office of the Register of Deals
For Her Valentine
A promotional note extols jewelry as a sensible gift for Valentine’s Day. It touts jewelry as useful, durable and more lasting than flowers or candy, and invites readers to request a 14 cent illustrated catalogue offering a range from 50 cents upward.
Harbin Speaks For Congress In Seventh District Race
In Eptinecola Georgia February Hon W Harbin of Gamera who is opposing Gordon Lee in the seventh district spoke in support of his candidacy today as court was in session. A large crowd attended hearing his clear platform statements and he left a positive impression on voters and peers.
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Eptinecola
W. Harbin
Gordon Lee
Didney
Court Ia
Harbin
Bil Shearers
T. W. Harbin
Calhoun
Dreaming Zeppelin Bombs Fined In Police Court
In a Recorder Johnson session at 8:36 am Jacobs of Echo Street faced a drunk and disorderly charge after claiming a dream of flying over London in a Zeppelin dropping bombs. The judge, after Jacobs whispered about brands of blind tiger, fined him $5.75 for the offense.
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Recorders Court
Jacobs
London
Mr. Whitley
Jimmy Meade
Recorder Johnson
No Jay Walkers Fined on Black Way Police Action
Fifty one Negro Darktown residents were fined a dollar and six bits each for jay walking on Black Way after a Monday swoop by police. Only two were jailed as the rest paid fines. street life shifted from a broad play area to sidewalk activity after the crackdown by Alipatrick and Blazer, with Market Street’s night scene altered accordingly.
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Jay
Recorder
Alipatrick
Blazer
Erecatur Street
Mage
Megro Movise
Pear Beer
Big building leased for garage purposes
Atlanta gains a central modern auto garage and repair shop after Wilson Bros Realty leases the three story No 66 Fairlie Street corner of Jamex Street to Dr Norcross and Edgar Garage Co The facility includes 20000 square feet of storage a large elevator steam heating a modern sanitary washer and a well equipped second floor repair shop Tom Edgar serves as manager
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Atlanta Us
Wilson Bros Realty Agency
Haad
Dr. Norcross
Edgar Garage Company
Fairlie Street
Jamex Street
Ansley
Tom Edgar
Augusta Cancels Wharf Contracts
Augusta Georgia officials void the contract with Georgia Contracting Co for wharf terminals after discovering payroll padding costing the city about 108 dollars weekly. E L Garretson admitted overcharging. contract paid 19 percent above actual costs. Wharf work cost about 28,000 dollars though only one third finished with total appropriation 25,008.
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Augusta
Georgia Contracting Company
Fraternal Union Holds Enjoyable Banquet at Piedmont
The local unit of the National Union fraternal insurance group hosted a class banquet at the Piedmont hotel last night. Initiation of 2 class of fifty four members ended as J. L. Mayson acted as toastmaster with speakers F. E. Ferguson O. C. Buchanan E. A. Myers G. H. Kirby and W. H. Jones addressing guests.
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The
National Union
Piedmont Hotel
J. L. Mayson
F. E. Ferguson
0. C Buchanan
E A. Myers
G. H. Kirby
W. H. Jones
Auto Crash Injures Pringle Family in Thomasville
In Thomasville Georgia on a February Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. W A Pringle, Miss Nell Pringle, Florence Pringle and James Pringle were seriously hurt when a car driven by Mr Donday collided with theirs. The wreck followed a misunderstanding, authorities said.
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Thomasvile
W. A. Pringle
Nell
Florence Pringle
James Pringle
Dondsy
Donday
Wilson Renominated Expected At Democratic Conference
February meetings of the Democratic National Committee suggest President Wilson will be renominated without opposition. Temporary chairman prospects include Senator Reed Missouri and Speaker Clark. The committee inspected the Coliseum, set subcommittees, and named Robert Ewing and James Preston to key press roles. Primary filings place Wilson on Indiana ballot. Ohio filing deadline is February 25.
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William J. Stone
Missouri
Champ Clark
Robert Ewing
New Orleans
James Preston
United States Senate
McCombs
Wilson
Nother
Committee On
New York City
Marty
Bt. Lewis
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Amnon
Washington
Ohio
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ing
Tumulty
Cashier Absent as Sale City Bank Shuts Doors
Moultrie Georgia February The Farmers and Merchants bank a state institution at Sale City failed to open today A state bank examiner began work after reports cashier L T Browz was absent in Sparta The bank with 15000 capital hopes to resume in a few days Depositors probably will be paid in full Browns bond may cover shortages He left saying he was going to Sparta and never returned
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Moultrie
Farmers and Merchants’ Bank
Sale City
L. T. Browz
Brown
Sparta
State Bank Examiner's Office
Ti Wan
Change Made in Bill at Forsyth Theater
A last minute program change at the Forsyth Keith vaudeville bill swaps Charles Inness and Maude Ryan with McGowan and Gordon. McGowan and Gordon take the spot this week while Inness and Ryan were scheduled to appear next week. The alteration follows press proof dispatch.
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Forsyth Theater
Charles Inness
Maude Ryan
McGowan
Gordon
Vaness
Ryan
Weather Outlook Promises Warm Atlanta Wednesday
After a balmy day, the weatherman forecast fair and warmer conditions for Wednesday, with Maylike temperatures spreading across Atlanta and the state. A cold front did not materialize, and rising temperatures are expected to continue throughout the region.
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Atlanta
Promising cure for heart disease offered to business men
Helps business men unable to work due to hardened arteries high blood pressure angina and related symptoms receive a new treatment from German scientist R von Walden. Free expert opinions with a recovery booklet and a chart. Small fees accepted or money refunded if not satisfied.
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R. von Walden
Heac
Grand Opera and Pavlova Ballet Russe to Perform in Atlanta
Atlanta hosts a two company Grand Opera and Pavlova Ballet Russe program Friday and Saturday February 18 and 13. Giovanni Zenatello, Riccardo Martin, Tamaika Miura and Maggie Tyts lead performances of Amore de Re Snowflakes Madam Butterfly and La Bohème with Mme Pavlova featured. Sold out crowds expected as orders pour in from out of town for this major social musical event.
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Atlanta
Grand Opera
Boston Grand Opera Company
Paviova Ballet Russe
Sue
Boston Grass Opera Company
America
Mme Pavlova
Cigies
East
Middle West
South
Mme, Paviona
Ballet Russé
Giovanni Zenatello
Avita
Caruso
Madam Butterfly
Tamaika Miura
Riccardo Martin
Mme. Pavlowh
Maggie Teyts
Mimi
Mme. Paviova
Patrolman Ends Burglar Breakfast at Dixie Café
Patrolman Alewine on the South Pryor street morning watch spotted a burglar inside the Dixie cafe at 67 South Pryor street. He fired through the cafe window, hitting the intruder as he fled, ending the break‑in with only sandwich remains.
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Alewine
South Pryor Street
Dixie Cafe
Burglar Escapes With Felder's Suit in Peachtree Circle
A burglar entered Colonel T. Felder's Peachtree circle home through a front window early Tuesday, seized a suit from a bureau, and fled as Mrs. Felder armed with a revolver pursued him with Mr. Felder and neighbors Jones and McWilliam joining the chase but failing to capture him.
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T. Belder
Peachtree
Mrs. Felder
Mr. Felder
Otherm Jones
McWillame
Peach
Tree Circle
Holmes Institute President Delivers AME Centennial Address
The African Methodist Episcopal church marked its hundredth anniversary with Rev. J. R. Teifarior as pastor. B R Holmes, president of the Holmes Institute, spoke, noting the church was founded a century ago by Bishop Richard Allen in Philadelphia and now operates across the United States Canada West Indies South Africa Haiti and other regions with a large membership.
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African Methodist Episcopal Church
A. ME
J. R. Teifarior
B.R. Holmes
Holmes Institute
Holmes
Richard Alen
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
West Indies
South and West Africa
Haiti
San Domingo
South America
Alleged Back Rents Sought by Shuberts over Grand Theater
Dispossessory warrant filed in Fulton superior court by the Shubert Theatrical Company of New York against the Georgi Theater Company led by Jake Wells. They seek $12,500 back rent alleged to be due on the Grand Theater, leased by the Shuberts for years until 1920 and owned by the H L DeGive estate.
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Fulton Superior Court
Shuberts Theatrical Company
New York
Georgi Theater Company
Jake Wells
Shuberts
H. L. DeGive Estate
Ohioans to Tender Reception for Burton
Ohioans in the city plan a reception for Theodora Burton Thursday night in the ballroom of the Piedmont Hotel after his lecture at the Auditorium. It will be informal and Frank A. Doughman, president of the Society, urges all Ohioans to attend and meet Senator Burton.
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Theodora Burton
Piedmont Hotel
Frank A. Doughman
Burton
Hearing on Southern railway relocation plan proceeds with objections
The hearing examined a proposed double tract for twenty five miles south from the state line to straighten curves and reduce grades, involving removal of the road bed in several places. Speakers included Colonel H H Dean and residents of Mt Airy, with objections from J T Shackleford and F C Shackleford, and others favoring the change. Governor Harris names J Z Howard Baldwin County solicitor. Attorney General Walker petitions to remove receiver status from Citizens and Screven County Bank at Sylvania to manage debts and reorganize.
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Southern Railway
Ghout
Ita
Gainesville
T. ©. Parker
Mt. Airy
D. N. Carter
Mt Airy
Citzens
J. T. Shackleford
Athens
F. C. Shackleford
Deercourt
Farmer Barrett
Toccoa
White
Ena Southern
H. W.miller
Sanders McKanial
Stats Bank
Sylvania
Clfford Walker
Metter
Citizens’ and Screven County Bank
Bob” Hardeman
Messrs
Plans Made to Treat the Floating Element in Atlanta
Governor Harris Collector A O Blatock and Mayor James G Woodward met to decide that the city will handle treating the floating element of drug addicts in Atlanta. The plan must be agreeable to Dr H J Harris and city physician Dr Claude Smith and will not interfere with the estate plan funded for treatment.
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Harris
Internal Revenue
Blatock
James G. Woodward
Atlanta
H. J. Harris
State Board of Health
Claude Smith
Paving Firm Opens Atlanta Headquarters
Re. BD. Lockwood, once assistant manager at Barber Asphalt Paving of Philadelphia, heads a new Atlanta office to act as Southeast headquarters for the Barber Asphalt Paving Co. The facility at 1602-2 Healey Building houses Lockwood and will coordinate growing southeast business and deployment of the Barber asphalt mold.
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RE. BD
Lockwood
Barber Aegphalt Paving Company
Philadelphia
Allanta
Healey
Suations for the stage and celebrated Lohengrin items
The era of stage music is noted with dates from 1936 and earlier, praising the Lohengrin Bridal Chorus and other works. Heart Songs is praised as a century’s great book with five hundred pages and over four hundred selections. Distribution via paper coupons offered, with binding options in this issue.
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United States
England
Borglum Delivers First Lecture Here in Atlanta
Renowned sculptor Gutzon Borglum, tasked with designing the Stone Mountain Confederate monument, will give his inaugural lecture at the residence of Samuel H. Venable, 1020 Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta.
Uncle Sam Oil Company promotes big stock for investors
The Uncle Sam Oil Company markets a high risk investment advertising vast profits from oil drilling. It touts proven grounds, rapid growth, and a capitalization scheme while urging readers to request full particulars at no cost. The ad claims multiple wells, refineries, and extensive pipelines to back a looming oil boom.
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Uncle Sam Oil Company
America
Sania
Basiz
Big Trust
Milbom
Company stockholders evaluate subsidized press ties
Fragmented text references a company and stockholders evaluating investments and tensions around subsidies and control. It mentions oil, assets, and a midcourt reference, but the exact entities and events remain unclear due to garbled OCR. The piece hints at financial stakes and investor dynamics amid widespread ownership.
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Hamlin
Henry L. Johnson
Thomas T. Pope
Ella Gap
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Jeff Whitney
Gace
L. G. Jacobs
Echo Street
Sale City Bank
Felder
Howard
Baldwin
J. 2. Howard
Milledgeville
Borglum
Ward
Danchoft
Mim Helen
Fleming
St. Columbus
Dept. T
Griffin
Griffin, Ga
Fane
Jens
Hawkes
Whitehall
Ofer
A. F. Bobelischmidt
Ville
Uncle Sam Oi Company
Taree
Empany D&a
Famara
Ggilied
Dite
Carlton
Displaying Scenic Film Co
U.S.A
Scenic Film. CO
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