Thornwell Jacobs Elected President of New Oglethorpe
Dr Thornwell Jacobs who led the Atlanta revival of Oglethorpe was chosen president of the new university at a board meeting after laying the cornerstone at Silver Lake Peachtree road A 1,500,000 fund is planned with 260 supporters already backing a 1,000 each to reach the goal A hospital building near 20,000 is promised and a banquet at the Winecoff honored Jacobs with peers praising his effort
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Atlanta
Oglethorpe
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Silver Lake
Peachtree Road
Jacobs An
Jacobs
Ogienthorpe University
Junior Aid ‘Society of the
Old Presbyterian Hospital
The
Presbyterian Churches of Atlanta
Dr. Jacobs
Cheston King
Dunbar Ogden
William Bensel
Atelanta
T.medlroy
Columbus
Chatin
James I. Vance
Nashville
J. W. Lupton
Chattanooga
Cigorge
Werner
William Bens
I. S. Mellrox
J. W Hinglish
L. C. Mandeville
Carralston
C.D. Montgomery
George King
New Oglethorpe University
Old Oglethorne University
Streeof Hotel
Old Oglethorpe University
Bri. M. Green
Dan Ville
Valdosta
Green
A.C. Briscoe
Talmage
Oglethorpe University
Old Oglethorpe
Dewitt Talmage
Washington
Frank’ Talmage
Brooklyn
Nys
Ola University
New University
de. Jacobs
Price
W.J. Martin
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
New Institution
James T. Vance
Frank Inman, Jr
British Warships To Capture Dacia For Cotton Cargo
The British government warned that the former Hamburg America liner Dacia would be captured and sent to a prize court if it proceeds to sea, with its cotton cargo to be purchased by Britain or forwarded to Rotterdam. The issue follows transfer of the Dacia from German to American flag and concerns international law and ship ownership.
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Washington
Rotterdam
State Department
Ambassador Page
Galveston
War Rick Insurance Bureau
Gaea
Better Look Fur Coat Offer In Classified Ads
An ad markets a splendid fur overcoat described as Siberian black beaver with Russian beaver collar. It claims near new condition, lightly used, formerly $175, now offered at $95. Contact via Main 5000 or Atlanta 5001 in the Classified Ad Department.
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Theoughout
Atlanta
Elks Leader Raymond Benjamin to Visit Atlanta in February
Atlanta is abuzz as Elks leader Raymond Benjamin, head of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, is slated to visit Atlanta Lodge No. 78 during February. Local members plan a big banquet and dance on the dedication anniversary of the new home, with Benjamin traveling the country this month to key banquets in Chicago and New York.
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Atlanta
Benevolent and Protective Order of Eiks
Raymond Benjardin
Gate City
Benjamin
Brotherhood of Wiks
Uditiary
The
Elks
Eneral
California
San Franciscn
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Ufe
Hiks
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
New York
South
Mr. Simons
Mr. Andrews
City Council Grants Permits to Eighteen Clubs
The police committee’s report approved by the council grants permits for eighteen clubs including Order of Eagles Owls Piedmont Driving Club University Club Terrace Club Order of Beavers Theatrical Mechanical Association Metropolian Club Standard Druid Hills Golf Club Loyal Order of Moose Capital City Club Central Club Turn Verein Transportation Atlanta Club Atlanta Athletic Club and Theatrical Club Action was deferred last Monday to review police reports on club conduct.
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University Club
Terrace Club
Order of Beavers
Theatrical-Mechanical Association
Metropolian Club
Stanard
Druid Hills Golf Club
Loyal Order of Moose
Capital City Club
Central Club
Turn
Verein, Transportation
Atlanta Club
Atlanta Athletic Club
Theatrical Club
General Council
Gutierrez Denounces Villa Zapata Carranza Threats In Mexico
General Eulalio Gutierrez proclaims he remains Mexico’s provisional president and accuses Villa Zapata of murder brigandage and insubordination while declaring Carranza independent Gutierrez moves north with thousands of troops seeking a union with Obregon Villareal and others to eject Villa and Zapata and affirm his own claim amid rival factions in Mexican politics. He describes a ferocious military dictatorship and cites incidents including arrests and executions ordered by Villa and Zapata as justification for action.
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Eulalio Gutierrez
Mexico
Aguas Calientes
Mexico City
Pachuca
State Department
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Villa
Zapata
Gutierrez
Obregon
Carranza
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San Luis Potosi
Villareal
Gonzalez
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Niberto
Villa Ana Yapata
General Villa
Lagos
Leon
Chiélesias Calderon
Emiliano Zapata
aIurder
Tlon
Berlanga
Antonio Villareal
Villistas
Zapatista
Krupp Works Attacked by Allied Airmen Destroying Houses
A passenger from Germany reports that Allied airmen bombed the town of Essen yesterday, destroying several houses. Essen is the home of the Krupp steel works. German papers express pride while Berlin notes initial British coast raids.
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Jel. Netherland
London
Germany
Essen
Krupp Steel Works
Admiral Dewey Not Yet Forgiven by the Spaniards
Madrid reports a cabinet decision not to send the battleship Espana to the Panama Canal opening. Spain feared American Admiral Dewey's presence might provoke unpleasant demonstrations. Government preferred withdrawal, citing need for Spain’s warships at home due to international tensions.
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Madrid
Sioe
Paris
Alfonso
Panama Canal
Vault tragedy shocks Batesville bank as cashier ends life
Paxton Thomas, 38, cashier of the Citizens Bank and Trust in Batesville Arkansas, locked himself in the bank vault and shot himself. His body was found by relatives after he failed to return home. Officials say illness and fear of an upcoming operation contributed to the act.
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Batesville
Ark
Two Men Arrested for Train Wrecking in North Carolina
Raleigh January 21 two men Grant and Kelly both discharged Seaboard Air Line employees were arrested on suspicion after the Tuesday night wreck near Osgood North Carolina that killed engineer T S Stone and injured the negro fireman Grant held for investigation of his whereabouts Kelly held on forgery charge for attempting to cash a conductor's paycheck seen near the wreck scene shortly before it occurred
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Will Grant
M. R. Kelly
Seaboard,Air Line Railroad
Osgood
N. C
Seaboard Air Line
T. S. Stone
Grant
KeHy
Hamlet
N.C
Battle Continues for Front Trenches on Western Front
A French official report says trench fighting across the front remains intense from the sea to the Swiss border, with gains near Soissons offset by renewed German resistance. Allies push toward the Rhine as Russians renew offensives in East Prussia and Poland. broader actions involve Romania and Transylvania.
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Pont-a-Mousson
Germany
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Alsace
Rhine
Belfort
France
Geneva
Miana
Allready
Tannenburg
Galicia
East Prussia
Poland
Transylvania
Tumania
Weather Prophecy FAIR and Rain Outlook
Weather prophecy indicates FAIR conditions with a forecast of rain on Friday and Saturday in Georgia. Towal Report notes highest and mean temperatures, normal ranges, and rainfall totals for the past 24 hours and since the month start, with inches recorded.
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Towal
Fuowest
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