Chorus of 500 for Big Festival
A large group of citizens agreed to underwrite a music festival in Atlanta Auditorium Armory. The canvassing committee reported $20,000 secured to host the event featuring Enrico Caruso, with Professor H. W. Barnes to train a chorus of 500 voices and Professor B. C. Davis organizing schoolchildren. The push aims to close a Caruso contract. numerous donors and local organizations are listed among supporters. Also included is an advertisement for Clarke's Pure Rye whiskey.
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Auditorium- Armory
Atlanta Auditectum-Remedry
Enrico Colmusa
Hi. W. B. Barnes
B.C. Davis
Rosie
Atlanta
Enrico Caruso
Pumrantes Fund
FO. Poater
W. T. Ashford
Gude & Waller
Slaton & Pottpe
T. Paomett
C. J. Haden
W A. Wimbish
A. H. VanDyke
W. B. Roberta
G. M. Hope
G. M. Brown
J. W.rant
A.C. King
J. D. McCarty
A. A. Smith
J. N Moody
The
Avanta
Conservatory of Munic
Joan A. Hynds
V. Ogletree
Forrest Adair
Martin Amoreus
R F. Maddox
M. Inman
W. RK. Heowond
James T. Wieteht
Ee BH
Pomeny
Carter
T. P. Westmowland
George Westmoreland
H. H.whitewmth
Lipscomb & Co
CS. Wine
Wiliam J. Davis
Hugh Richardson
J. H. Green
Dyer & Kickughter
Troy Bivings
Daniel Bros. Schawl & May
George Moss Company
Elsemen & Well
Campbell Cost Company
Sperry to Retain Command of Allenpile Fleet
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Sperry will likely keep command of the Allenpile fleet until its retirement in September. Commander William S. Sims will assume command of the Minnesota on March 4, relieving Captain John Hubberd who will join the general board.
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Sperry
Washington
Admiral Sperry
William 5. Sims
Minnesota
John Hubberd
General Board
Theo Euy
Boy Accidentally Killed in Mississippi Theater Incident
Fragmentary report regarding a boy about 15 who allegedly handled a loaded gun during a recent amateur theatrical performance in Hattiesburg Mississippi. The weapon discharged killing Woodellre Wills, with unclear details and names partially garbled. Local authorities and the city attorney are noted in passing.
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Hattiesbuts
Mimms Holmes
Woxdelltre Wills
SW. Fills
Attack on Rainey Aired In Congress
Washington in the House today Mr Clarke of Florida offered a resolution to investigate the secretary of state's letter regarding Mr Rainey and a prior remark about the Panama Canal. The chair ruled on the point of order and the measure was laid on the table by a party-line vote of 184 to 120.
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Bacon
Panama
Mr. Rainey
House
Washington
Mrr. Clarke
Florida
House of Remueentatives
Committee On ‘Judiciary
Ratmey
Silinose
Patiame Canal
Diesel Paya
New York
Overvieet
Overarrest
Clarke
Mhia
Serstary
Aa Jong Sa
Mrr
Rainey
Wes
Cannen
Beaker Cannon
Payne
Iarke
Rome Post Names Officers at Protective Association Meet
In Rome Georgia February 23 the annual Home Post No 8 Travelers Protective Association meeting read reports and elected officers for the coming year. All old officers were reelected led by J H Taylor president and W T Ledbetter secretary treasurer. Seven delegates were authorized to Athens with Cary F King appointed to head the Rome delegation, while President Taylor will appoint all others.
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Rome
Annual Meeting
Travelerst Protective Association
J. H. Taylor
W. T. Ledbetter
Athens
Taylor
Cary F. King
State Organisation
Cassidy Escaped Tiger Charge Nears Trial in Macon
Macon Georgia February 23 Edward Cassidy escaped from detectives when they went to trial to prove he had been released on intoxication charges earlier. The special report notes Cassidy fled during proceedings as authorities pursued a defense alleging improper release in the recorder’s findings.
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Cassidy
Macon
Edward Cassidy
Grady Hospital Without Leader and Salary Unclear
Grady Hospital remains without a superintendent as board members fail to reach a decision on the election of a new head. Dr. Summersall is favored by some, but funding gaps stall approval. Meanwhile several medical staff appointments are made to visiting and surgical roles, with discussions on improving hospital facilities and cheaper plumbing plans ongoing.
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Grady Hospital
Board of Trustess
W. B. Summersit
G. SP. Hugely
J. Co
G. B. Noble
W. E. Yanley
I. C. Fischer
Wratmoreland
Sage Harilh
Suctesa
W. B. Armstrong
Ruchner Soke
Charles Northen
Summerall
Finatve
Northen
Souther
Summoerall
Trasteee Lowry
New York Exhibit Funding Approved by Atlanta Panel
A report favored a resolution to appropriate 2500 for bringing the New York Anti Tuberculosis Society exhibit to Atlanta. County commissioners had allocated 500 with a like contribution from Atlanta. Committee members discussed monthly department expenditure reports to the finance committee.
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General Council
Atlanta
New York
Boy Bitten by Horse Near Booth Farm
The M pest-old son of W A Booth of thin xly was bitten on the ear when a horse leaned over a fence yesterday afternoon. The lad paused near Colonel C Oakman’s corral as the horse grabbed his ear, tearing away a large portion. A physician stitched the wound and the boy’s life is believed to be unharmed.
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Valiance. Com
Romruary
Hooth
W. A. Booth
Mts of & Horn
Iife
Story of Sister May Spencer and Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
A testimonial style piece extols Dr. W. B. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation and indigestion. It urges readers to request a free trial bottle by mailing their address, claiming vast personal demonstrations and government-backed ingredient purity. The ad cites Caldwell’s Monticello address and promises a risk-free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister May Spencer
Dr. Caldwell
Caldwall
Fenders
Ten Councilmen Are Quite Enough Plan Emerges
City officials discuss trimming boards and creating a council of ten members plus a mayor and mayor pro tem elected by the people. Councilman D Lee Smith advocates abolishing all boards and placing governance in eleven member body. Other aldermen weigh in with partial support or opposition, signaling a potential Monday vote on Hancock’s plan.
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D- Lee Smith
Fourth Ward
William 4. Hancock
Smith
Roberts
Allenmants Board
Counsilman Smith
EB. H. Pomeroy
Alderman Hancock
Aldernan
Hancock
Mrs Virginia Glass Dead at Waynesboro
Mrs Virginia F Glass died at the Arlington hotel in Waynesboro at 3 30 this morning after illness of several months She was in her seventy seventh year and came here from Oxford Georgia Born near Atlanta she lived in Oxford twenty five years She is survived by five children S C Glass Mrs Lee and Mrs Munford of Atlanta James Glass of Covington and Mrs J A Kaylor of this city The remains will be carried to Covington this afternoon and interment will be there at 10 o'clock tomorrow
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Waynesboro
Virginia F. Glass
Arlington Hotel
Bar
Oxford
Atlanta
S. c. Glass
Mra. Lee
Munford
James Glass
Covington
J. A. Kaylor
Worrill Sanity Upheld in Bond Debt Case
Judge Newman rules B D Worrill sane when he signed a $10,000 loan note with Belieh-American Mortgage Company in 1903, despite a 1908 misfortune claim by Carrie Worrill adminstratrix of Stewart county. The ruling favored the mortgage holder, confirming superior rights of the lender over the widow.
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Newman
United States Court
Briieh-American Mortgage Company
Mra
Carrie Wor
Worrill
Tar & Sern
Anne
Utite
Gostchtun
Columbus
Dalam
Pudge Newnan
Goetahine
City council committee approves measures on city governance
The council committee on ordinances reported favorable on a plan prohibiting city officials from holding two city posts. They backed requiring street work inspections by public works appointees, and authorizing the commissioner to repair sidewalks at owners’ expense after ten days’ notice with appeal rights. An ordinance to keep street paying work in house was held up. Proposals to ban private sewers street by street were delayed until Druid Hill sewer project completion. Restitution by Alderman Mancock aims to 36 charter change. councilmen may serve as aldermen after two terms. A final vote by central council is set for next Monday.
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Council
Curtis
Eity
Wockey
Mancock
Hemeelysa
Candler
Central Council
Goes After Hull in Georgia Bird Dog Chase
In February 2013 near Wayeros, Georgia, Chief Detective Godbold and Southern Baptist Company agent Burne pursued Oscar Hull, a relief agent of the Coast Line, after issuing orders totaling 85,000 dollars and diverting funds to agencies. Hull reportedly fled after attempting to cash an order and was tracked as authorities pressed for his capture.
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Wayeroas
Ysodbold
Atlantic Coast Fine
R. Burne
Southern Bapreas Company
Waycroms
Heversioxe
Hritisn Gniumbla
Opcar Hull
Egent
Expres
Expresa
Pepety
Godbold
Hills man injured in courthouse stair fall
A Lowndes county man slipped on a courthouse stair and fell injuring himself this morning. He sustained a broken leg above the knee and a severely twisted knee joint, with the broken limb described as crippled from earlier farm accident.
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Vuanume
Rapecaa
Hills
Lowndes
Incorporation Copy Filed in West Virginia Office
A certified copy of the Act of Incorporation is on file with the Insurance Commissioner. Harrison B. Smith, President of the Southern States Mutual Life Insurance Company, swears to the accuracy of the statements and signs on February 18, 308. George Tong administers the oath.
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Insurance Commissioner
State OF
West Virginia
Kanawha
Harrison B. Smith
Flenoses and
Sara
Southern States Mutual Life Inagrance Company
Tifa
George Tonp
Good Roads Indorsed at Hen Hin Hen County Meeting
At an enthusiastic gathering in the opera house, Hen Hin county citizens organized the Ben Hill County Good Roads Association with Mayor J G Knapp as president and 4 1 P Atchinson as secretary. W R Bowen spoke as chairman, with others from the county commission and community present. The group plans year long road work, new roads, bridge building, and filling low places. A committee will confer with adjoining counties to pursue concerted action and educate the public to support good roads.
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Pitageraid
Hen Hin
Opera House
Ben Hill County
Gooa Fonds Association
J. G. Knapp
P. Atchinson
W. R. Bowen
Cheirman
Ww. Walker
J. EB. Metesr
J.B. Turenor
J. Geldars
A. J. Byards
Indoreing
Varspajan
Washington Visit Time Shouted by City News Office
Onboard account faagmuraten directs readers to call 100 for further information. City Ticket Offices at 88 Paaghtses urge visitors to plan trips to Washington, signaling a promotional notice seeking engagement.
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Washington
Faagmuraten
Anbor
Furthor
Ion
Tiewet
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E. G. Criffin
Entablish Gate City Dental Rooms
H.W.B. Barns
Clinchfield
Congress
Dr. Sumsserall
Manhattan
Bette
Daniel Bros. Co
L. J. Daniel
Peachtype Street
Tully
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwall Building
Monticello
Celmwen
Montleuile
B. Caldwell
Virginia Glass
Lee
Mumford
B. D. Worrill
Board of Public
Shedy Counes
Mengra Meyerherdt
Cantrell
Max Meyerhardt
W. J. ‘Gritin
Felix Cantrell
Tulla Werd
J. K. Williamson
Sister May Spencerns
Cahtwell
Fred Luttman, Jr
Holter
May Spencer
Salvation Army
Toledo
Hull
Jaiter
Sloan
Sloan’‘s Liniment
Prin PB
Eaml & Loa
Bese
Rope Ata
Southern States Mutual Life Insurance Company, OF
Charleston
Wear
H. K. Muitford Company
F. &R Betz & Co
Kanawha Banking & Trust Co
Kelly's Creek Holstery Co
Ang
Elk Banklog Co
Charleston Milling & Produce
Noyes, Thoman & Co
Kelly's Creek Colliery Cn
Claerford Land & Mining Co
Godby Branca Coal & Land Co
Nree
Total Incme
Balsries
Kanawba
TL & Manute
Kanawhe County
Virginia
George Todd
Stening
Sala County
Massey
Clark Kanawha County Court
Sant Corea
Cat
Owish
T D de Bundsys
J. Thomas Gault
Anstell
Itn Suse
Rall
Southern Pacific Steamships
Orleans
Trom
Sidhe West
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