Washington Program At St Johns Church
The Ep worth league literary department at St Johns church hosts a Washington program in the Sunday school room on Thursday night February 1 at 8. The program features hymns, readings on Washington's boyhood home life and presidency, solos, a view on Washington life, and a benediction. The public is invited.
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Washington
Epworth League of St. John’s Church
America
Bies Helen Thomas
Pi Iavashington
Parmalee
Two States Vote on Woman Suffrage Amendment
February reports indicate states moved to amend their constitutions to grant women voting rights. The Senate and House in Trentot passed the measure with decisive margins, sending it to voters in September. Boston notes say the proposal cleared both chambers and will be on the November ballot. A celebratory scene followed in the legislature as supporters applauded.
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Trentot
Gwenate
Boston
House
Senate
Eastern Star Dance Delights Members at Auditorium
The Electa chapter No 6 Order of the Eastern Star hosted a successful evening at the Auditorium last night. Special invitations went to Terpsichorean Vesper Argentine Hyperian and Dansier clubs, whose officers acted as floor managers. A highlight featured Miss Ordra Thayer and Mr Hamer Powers performing clever dance steps, with chaperons including Mrs D E B Ashley and several couples.
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Electa
Order of ‘the Eastern Star
Terpsichorean
Vesper
Hyperian
Ordra Thayer
Hamer Powers
D. EB. Ashley
WS. Moore
J. Wwlk
Wesley Mirshburge
Ccayer
Howards Support on Child Labor Ban Bill in Congress
Representative Samuel J Tribble of Georgia led opposition to the Palmer bill while Representative William Howard supported it saying the measure would equalize industrial practice and prevent interstate shipment of goods produced by underage labor The bill would ban under 16 labor in mines quarries mills canneries and restrict 14 to 16 year olds to eight hours a day and would not affect agriculture
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John Corrigan
Congress
Howard
William Schley Howard
Georgia
Vote Postponed On All Day School Sessions
In a meeting at the district high school building teachers and parent associations planned a definite vote on all-day sessions in Alabama public schools for March. Representatives were not instructed, so no vote was taken.
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Al‘g
Diiris
Huilding
Robins Most Abundant in United States Birds census finds
Washington reports robins are the most abundant birds in the United States followe d closely by English sparrows. A census by the agricultural department shows a ratio of robins to other birds and urges stronger protection due to overall scarcity of birds nationwide.
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The
United States
Washington
Agricultural Department
Mrs Harrison Takes Place Of Her Husband In Chicago
Mrs Carter GW Harrison wife of the mayor filled several engagements in place of Mayor Harrison who was ill and unable to attend. She urged not to renominate Mr Harrison as the Democratic candidate for mayor at the upcoming Tuesday election.
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Elsie Benjamin
Mrs. Harrison
Chicago
Carter GW. Harrison
Flarrison
Harrison
Measures to Fight Plague in Havana
Washington reports Surgeon General Blue approved Havana plague measures based on Guiteras findings. Three fatal human cases tallied as local sanitation steps intensify, including disinfecting vessels to American ports, monthly fumigation of anti rat precautions, and pre load inspections of freight cars. Six inspectors and a freight expert will supervise, with cars sealed after inspection.
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Washington
Blue
Public Health Service
Havana
Giewério Guiteras
Key West
Guite
Guiterus
New Orleans
United States
Campaign for Children's Safety Launched by City Groups
A joint meeting of the chamber of commerce public safety committee and the city federation of women’s clubs launched a campaign to protect children from traffic. Plans include school zone signs, a safety-first day in Atlanta schools, and child safety materials. The anti-track-walking drive seeks a Georgia bill to ban pedestrians on railroads. Attendees included Mrs. H G Hays and other chamber and federation leaders.
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City Federation of Women’s Clubs
Public Safety
Board of Education
Atlanta
Fulton County
Georgia
Vom
H G.hays
Public Safety Committee
Uel, Lumpkin
Oration of Women
Tules
Ben Lee Crew
Alfred ©. Truitt
James YT. Scott
W. C. Wilson
Charlies P. King
Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Committee
Walter G. Cooper
Henry H. Robinson
Kari Brittain
Covington Editor Appointed Federal Special Agent
Covington Ga February 16 Special J R F Taylor editor of The Covington News was appointed special agent of the federal government for a few months. He will work under the census department gathering statistics from manufacture with headquarters in New York City and left for the position.
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Covington
J—R. F. Taylor
Covington News
Taylor
Census Department
W. J. Harris
York Ter
New York City
Bakers' Committee in Session Today
The South eastern Bakers' association executive committee meets at the Piedmont hotel to discuss plans for the first convention. The gathering aims to recruit about 250 delegates and set a spring date for the event with city involvement. Delegates include Geilfuss of Spar ch, Birmingham. Gordon Mobile. and A N Reynolds of Tampa.
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Bakers’ Association
Piedmont Hotel
Hank
Aila
Geilfuss
Sparch
Birminghawerldeg
Gomerust
Gordon Mobile
A.N. Reynolds
Tampanglig
Associa
Teachers Receive Final 1914 Salary Checks
Checks for the remaining 19 percent of the 1914 teachers salaries were mailed on Tuesday. The total sum aggregates about $280,000.
Dr Mott Addresses Presbyterian Laymen in Charlotte
Dr Mott spoke to the largest laymen convention in Southern Presbyterian history in Charlotte. The three day meeting opened with a marching chorus and welcomed by Morgan B Spier. Delegates heard talks on missions from Rev J H Mitts and others, with moving pictures shown to demonstrate missionary education.
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J. H. Mitts
D.C
Washington
D. C
Rockwell Brank
Savannah
Roe
H. Ogden
Atlanta
Prophecy of Missions
William R. Dobyns
Joseph
Tonieht
Wooldmen's Monument Unveiled in Eastman Georgia
The Woodmen camp No. 182 of Eastman unveiled a handsome monument over the grave of Sovereign Alexander Ragan who died September 28, 1814, with ceremonies at Woodlawn cemetery on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Eastman
Lumberman
Wood
Alexander Ragan
Woodlawn
Anden trees in Germany have their British counterpart
The note compares Anden trees in Germany to a similar type found in Britain, suggesting a linguistic or nomenclature parallel between the two regions and their woodland flora. The statement hints at cross national terminology without detailing species or habitat specifics.
Chapman to Write Daily Sermonettes for Constitution
Dr J Wilbur Chapman will publish a series of epigrammatic sentence sermons daily on the editorial page of The Constitution during the Chap man Alexander evangelistic campaign in Atlanta starting tomorrow and continuing until the meetings close at the end of March. He is noted as a prolific writer known for Out of the Ivory Palaces and other works that inspire hope and better living.
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Chapman-Alexander
Atlanta
J. .Wilbur
Chapman
Constitution
Lfé
Lee Chapman
Ivory Palaces
Hving
May Day Sunshine Promises Continued Pleasant Weather
A newspaper note describes a remarkably sunny spring day with mild breezes and a forgiving mood among residents. The forecast predicts continued fair skies with no discordant elements, and similar conditions are expected for the remainder of the week.
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Gilead
Dr Fisher to Speak on Physical Education at Weds
Dr Fischer will lecture to women on Physical Education at 4 pm on Wednesday February 24 at the YWCA Headquarters 54 Houston Street Atlanta. He travels south to meet state physical directors and will attend a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that day with about fifty businessmen invited.
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Fisher
South
Atlanta
Houston Street
Fischer
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Fischer
Fireball burns Fairburn railway master mechanic
Charles D. Hill, master mechanic of the Fairburn and Atlanta Railway and Electric company, was badly burned when gasoline ignited while he kindled a fire in his residence. He wrapped flames with bedding, fell on the veranda, and neighbor aid smothered the blaze. Recovery chances are slight.
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Fairbern
Gal
Charles D. Hill
Fairburn and Atlanta Railway and | Electric Company
Hili
Georgia Sunday School Day draws record turnout in state
The Georgia Sunday School association reports from fifty Georgia towns that attendance rose markedly on Go-to-Sunday-School Day. Marietta jumped from 950 to 1734,Milledgeville Cartersville Douglasville Clifton Abbeville and Lawrenceville saw 50 to 100 percent gains. Officers express gratification and believe effects will linger aiding Sunday school workers.
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Georgia Sunday School Association
Georgia
Marietta
Milledgeville
Cartersville
Douglasville
Clifton
Abbeville
Lawrencevile
Fulton county convict trusties face harsher rules
A Monday probe by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners into mal administration against Warden C U W Girardeau and other officials spurred plans for stricter convict reforms. Testimony showed convicts could shop unaccompanied for drinks and delicacies while trusties sometimes wore citizen clothes in town. The commission will adopt resolutions at the next meeting to curb privileges and impose tighter restrictions on trusties.
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Fulton County
C. UW. Girardeau
Commission
Postal Telegraph Messengers Club Forms
Twenty five Postal Telegraph Messenger boys in full uniform were guests of the boys department of the M C A last night. Accompanying the boys were M Beatty manager J Albert Spurlock assistant manager J Arnold delivery clerk and Carl Bagwell assistant delivery clerk. The boys enjoyed games and were shown through the building. In the gym bouts with gloves were held and the entertainment closed with a swim in the pool.
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Postal Telegraph Messenger
M. GC. A
Va. M. Beatty
J. Albert Spurlock
J. @. Arnold
Carl Bagwell
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Postal Telegraph
Y. GQ AL Messenger
Legislative offices being warmly sought in coming session
With four months to the next session talk swirls around who will lead the house and senate. Candidates for senate presidency include O L Persons B F McLaughlin and A J Stovall. W St Burwell may seek to succeed himself, with H J Fulbright possibly joining. House vacancies loom as Wallace Miller departs Bibb for federal work. names such as W D McNeil and Joe Hill Hall surface as possible contenders.
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Forsyth
McLaughlin
Greenville
A. J. &. Stovall
Hiberton
W. St. Burwell
Hancock County
H. J. Fulbright
Burke County
Wallace Miller
Bibb
Agsistant
Federal District
Bibb County
W. D. McNeil
Joe Hill -Hall
F. McClatchey
Reading
Tate Charles Morther
Jesse Perry
Tarver
Dalton
McClatchey
John ‘T. Boiseuiliet
Easy to Fill the Job If Legislature Gives Cook Assistant
Secretary of State Phil Cook is seeking additional staff with three applicants already in hand. The article notes the legislature meets in four months and that appointees are readily available if the request is approved.
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Cook
Secretary of ‘State
Phil Cook
Jewell Shirt Co. Bankrupt Petition Filed for Receiver
A petition was filed in U S district court Tuesday by Lowry National Bank and other creditors seeking a court declaration of bankruptcy for the Jewell Shirt Company and the appointment of a receiver. No statement was made as to liabilities and assets.
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United States District Court
Lowry National Bank
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