Mystery Letter From Atlanta Mayor Sparks Public Interest
A securely sealed letter from Mayor James G Woodward to Marion M Jackson emerges as a key political note in Atlanta. As Jackson presses for publication, the mayor withholds, fueling speculation and reviving memories of the prior Little Joe Brown letter.
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Ide
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Big Toe Creek
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Anonymous letter ties Boy Ed to attempted passport fraud
New York reports attorney Charles H. Griffiths will place an anonymous letter in federal hands for comparison with writings alleged to be from Captain Boy-Ed. The letter urges Stegler to stay silent and claims Boy-Ed wanted him to spy in England. Various officials deny or distance from involvement while investigations proceed.
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New York
Charles H. Griffiths
Riegsler
Stegler
Stesgler
K. Boyld
Washington
Griffiths
Captain Boy-Ed
England
Boy-Ha
Boy
New Hs
United States District Attorney
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Rosenthaul
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Boy-Ed
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Psnaky
Warren Britto
Stegier
Griffith
Mersey
SS George's Channel
Berlin
George Sylvester Vierick
Uiat
Boy-Ea
Carl Hans Ody
Tower of London
Boyx
Fuehr
Vinerick
Government clamps down on middlemen to curb rising prices
In view of surging prices for food and fuel, the government suppresses middlemen operations. Commodities will move four steps from producer to consumer, aiming to reduce costs and stabilize markets. The report notes an official stance against intermediaries and a plan to streamline distribution.
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Petrosian
Coruary Se
Constitution Advertising Elevates Atlanta Retail Reach
The text argues production starts with raw materials and demand begins with consumers, while advertising should focus on the selling end. It emphasizes consumer starting points, retailer engagement, and the goal of 100 percent efficiency, claiming Constitution advertising best attracts customers to the dealer's counter in Atlanta.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Revival Sign Firestorm At Chapman Revival Tabernacle
The phrase Get right with God on the tabernacle billboard drew strong criticism from Dean John R. Atkinson, while Dr. Chapman defended it in a Friday sermon. The message urged personal moral alignment as essential to salvation and a meaningful life, arguing true worth comes only when one’s will and life align with God.
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Noga
John R. Atkinson
J. Wilbur
Marion Jackson
Rishon
A. Candler
J. G. Woodward
St. Eling
Dean Atkinson
Alexander-Chapman Revival
God
Chapman-Alexander Revival Tabernacle
Chap
Christ
German Britain open to concessions on food supply war
Washington reports encouragement from both ambassadors in London and Berlin on American proposals to safeguard neutral commerce and allow food shipments to civilians. Germany is willing to negotiate on submarine and mine issues, while Britain weighs reprisals and strict control of foodstuffs for Germany. Allied nations display broad accord on retaliatory steps, with Asquith expected to outline planned measures Monday.
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Pagse
London
Gerard
Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
Ihe
United States
France
Angala
England
Serbia
Belgium
Austria
Turkey
Singland
Asquith
Page
Foreign Office
A. Jong
Edward Grey
Kaiser Rushes Troops to France for New Campaign
Troops mass for a new German offensive in France as battles press in the Champagne region and on the western front. Dutch reports claim large German motor convoys move through Belgium to the west while eastern fronts show Russian and Austro Hungarian actions in Bukowina and the Carpathians. Allied fleet activity around the Dardanelles continues with fortifications and mine clearing ahead of possible naval operations. Wheat prices dip on news from the Dardanelles actions.
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Ebruary
Champagne
Holland
Belgium
Alther
Belive
la Baysee
Perthes
Argonne
Baltic
Carpathians
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Petrograd
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Bukowina
Dardanelle Forta
Butt
Dardanellan
Liverpool Exchange
German Africa
South-st Africa
Union of South Afr
Candler Proposes Five Member Board To Save Atlanta Athletic Club
At a stormy two hour meeting Asa G. Candler Jr argued for financing the club through its present crisis. He proposed a five member governing board to take control, with three elected by members and one to be president. The plan aims to reorganize the board and adjust dues while avoiding bankruptcy. The proposal was adopted and a March 8 meeting set to ratify the change.
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At-lanta Athletic Club
Ways and Means
Asa
G. Candler, Jr
Atlanta Athletic Club
Lant Nlghi
Candler
Cris
J. H. Porter
Harry Atkinson
Ways and Means Committee
Compton Sterta
Rusgert Compton
East Lake Club
Compton
John Bachman
A. A. Doonan
Gandler
Athleticé Club
Aga G. Candler
Becker's New Trial Denied in Murder Case
New York February 26 Justice Weeks denied Charles Becker's application for a new trial on the murder indictment of Herman Rosenthal Just two words motion denied appear across the face of the application Becker's counsel John B Johnston filed a personal affidavit denying charges against him and testimony by state witness James Marshall at Becker's second trial reflected on Johnston and the denial followed.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Supreme Court
Becker
John B. Johnston
James Marshall
Johnston
Hamburg American line under neutrality probe in New York
Federal grand jury began an inquiry into alleged neutrality and customs violations by the Hamburg American Line. Documents allege Fram and Sommerstad were to assist Germany, with charter guarantees and liability for cargo damage. Also examined are the Lord and Berwind incidents and suspected contraband shipments and false clearances.
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Fram
Sommerstad
Documenta
Sir Courtney
Bennett
United
Lord
Berwind
Buenos Aires
Rio Janeiro
United States
Gammon elected Rome first commissioner in new government
W M Gammon defeated Charles Pruden by 316 votes in a run off to become Rome Georgia’s first commissioner under the new commission form. He will serve a four year term starting April 1 with a salary of 8900 per year. Deputy commissioners Lind sey Arrington Holbrook Jones win four year terms at 25 per month. No opposition expected in the general election.
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M. Gammon
Floya County Board of Roads and Revenues
Charles
Pruden
Commission
Gammon
Eb, E. Lindsey
A. B. Arrington
F. B. ‘Holbrook
J. P
Jones
Harvey
Harry Williamson
F. M. Br‘win
A. Randle
Rumor Prince Henry to Command German Fleet
From Kiel to Berlin word spreads that Admiral von Ingenohl is removed from command of the German high sea fleet and Prince Henry of Prussia is expected to take his place as fleet commander. The report comes via London with February 26 dating.
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Kiel
Germany
London
von Ingenohl
Berlin
Prince Henry
Prussia
Leo Franks Fate in Hands of Court
The article reports that the federal judge refused a writ of habeas corpus for Leo M. Frank, condemened to death for the Mary Phagan murder. The Georgia case now awaits a U S Supreme Court ruling likely weeks away. If affirmed, execution proceeds after possible appeal to the prison board and governor. if reversed, Frank may be retried or the case returned for evidence. The dispute centers on mob violence and Frank's absence under coercion during trial.
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Menta
Georgia
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Georgia Federal Court
Tthrough
Prison Board
Frank Ala
Frank
Atate
Louis Marshall
New York
Dudge
Georgia Supreme Court
Dorsey
Dardanelles bombardment resumes as mines dragged
French naval report says bombardment of Dardanelles forts resumed at dawn, four forts destroyed including at least one German fortified stronghold. Mine dragging proceeds under armored and cruiser protection. Athens dispatch notes continued heavy fire from 9 to 6, with forts Erthogrol Sedd-El-Bahr and Orhaniye hit. one allied cruiser bombarded forts for an hour then withdrew. No allied vessel seriously damaged.
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Dardanellés
Tenedos
Dardanelles
Forte Erthogrol
Sedd-El-Bahr
Orhanie
Sedd-El Bahr
Reba
É Pee
Weather Prophecy Cloudy Georgia Weekend Outlook
The report forecasts cloudy conditions across Georgia into Saturday and Sunday with possible rain. It notes the local report, low temperatures and mean temperatures, mentions normal temperatures, and references rainfall amounts and excess precipitation since the start of the month and since January 1.
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Mont Excesa
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