Salvation Army Holds Ninth Southern Congress Convention
The Salvation Army ninth southern congress opened at First Baptist Che np Peachtree and West Cain streets Che initil meetings presided by State Captain Jennie Crawford. Brig General A W Crawford welcomed delegates from eight states and Colonel Holt spoke on provincial matters. The assembly reported large turnout with 184,307 attendees at dances and 29,308 open air meetings. Delegates and officers from Philadelphia to Florida attended, with reports on conversions and finances.
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Twenty Ninth Convention
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Southern Congress of the
Salvation Army
First Baptist Church
Peachtree
Weat Cain Streets
Jennie Crawford
Aow Crawford
Addry
Fae Ailand
Goat Province
Pthiladelphia
Gautain Crawford
Holt
Lhs Seathearm
Gates
Nalual
Heinhardsen
Rational Seretry
Treaserer
Cheaitlanthe
Oast
Lo Noel Caerics Mile
New York City
Daichard
Brikadier
Wolliamsroft
Mananter
al Acl
Amore
Otalt Lantain
Willem Quirk
Im Yire Upshale
Groceries Recovered in $1000 Thefts Arrests Made
Officers arrested two men connected to an organized theft ring breaking up a statewide burglary spree. About $1090 in groceries including meat crackers and butter were recovered from the suspects Nath John Williams of 183 Frier Street and J D Cummings of 7 Salemon Street were identified as the men arrested.
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Cochran Aril
Wang
John Williams
Frier Street
Cummings
Alemon Streit
Man Seeks Death After Job Loss in Downtown Incident
A man described as Whitehead attempted suicide after losing his job. Passersby found him on the ground near bin and Hound streets, and an ambulance took him to Grady Hospital. He reportedly begged for time to shoot himself, and hospital staff noted intoxication. His condition was listed as not serious.
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Whitehall
Grady Hoapitil
Bin
Hound Streets
Grads
Luis Passersby
Whitehead
Tim
Grady Hospital
Maine
Famous Diamonds of the World booklet advertised
A 1916 booklet titled Facts About Diamonds offers a history of famous stones like Cullinan and Star of Attica and Koliusor. It surveys pearls and other precious stones, includes general information, prices, and selling plans. Readers are urged to request the complimentary booklet and the general catalog.
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Cullinan
Star of Attica
Koliusor
Mrs Lumpkin Heads Woman's Department of Fair
Mrs Samuel Lumpkin was named president of the Woman's Department of the Southeastern Fair Association. She aims to develop a broad woman exhibit highlighting agriculture and farm pursuits, linking city and rural women for practical benefits. The Georgia Federation approved cooperation, with Mrs Lumpkin as committee chair, to organize subcommittees and engage broader membership.
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Woman’s Department of Fair
Woman's Department
Southeastern Fair Association
Fair Association
Womans Department
Lumpkin
Georgia Federation of Womens Clubs
Mra Lumpkin
Klizpatrick
Putzpatrik
Mra Tumpkin
Georgia Federation
Mra Fitzpatrick
Industrie
Thousands Applaud Work of Old Fiddlers at Auditorium
A crowd of about 3000 packed the Auditorium last night to hear fiddlers led by Gid Tanner and Juk in a varied program. Solos and bowing drew cheers as Pool and Miss Brown from Gilmer County impressed with showy fiddling. Friday matinee tickets overdue with postponement. orphans and veterans will attend the matinee as guests alongside other attendees.
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Ventun
Tanner
Juk
Harper
John Carson
Misa Brown
Gilmer County
Betsen
Childrens Home
Soldiers Home
Qi Ladies Wome
France and America to Profit by Union Branch for Atlanta
Prominent French manufacturers form the national union for exporting French goods and importing materials for French industry. The union aims to advance French and American interests across commerce industry and agriculture. A southeastern U S branch is planned with Atlanta as a central hub and a local committee to be named soon. May 2, 414 Grand Opera House Building.
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United States
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Thia Week
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Wife accuses wartime singer of hypocrisy in divorce case
Jessie inttaker Pritchard seeks absolute divorce from Clarence Mfritchard in Superior Court alleging artistic temperament infidelity and a fondness for spotlight. The complaint says Pritchard sang in a male quartet earned a good salary but squandered funds and is now in Winston NC.
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Clarence Mfritchard
Pritchard
Superior Court
John . Smith
Winston
Young Woman Jumps From Window in Fatal Self Destruction Attempt
A 22 year old Black woman, identified as Hurdle Driskie, reportedly jumped from a second story window on Godrwim Street last night. She was taken to Grady Hospital with internal injuries and multiple fractures. motive not disclosed. She died in hospital after the attempt.
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Hurdle Driskie
Godrwim Street
Grady Hospital
Two Men Sentenced for Counterfeiting by Judge Newman
Jim Flenderson a blacksmith and his associate eT el Coggins were each sentenced to two years in the penitentiary and a fine of 3100. Henderson was arrested in Atlanta by James M Wright a secret service agent and city police. Coggins was also arrested in Atlanta while shoe ing a mite on Collins street.
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el Coggins
Newman Yesterdix
Henderson
Atlanta
James M Wright
Secret Service
Collins Street
Coggins
Bank Robbery Attempt Intercepted at Norcross Bank
A February night at Norcross Bank of Nortross saw a bungled entry through a rear door panel. Officials say the attempted break in by an amateur failed to reach the vault and nothing was taken. cashier Summrum notes the door opening was only large enough for a small person.
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Norcross
Bank of Nortross
Summrum
Equitable Life Agents Gather at Piedmont Hotel Today
A two day conference of Georgia agents from the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York opens this afternoon at the Piedmont Hotel. The meeting, directed by OC Hazell of Baltimore, aims to unify the group and promote educational propiginds for timely actions.
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Equitable Life Agents
Ik Ging
Piedmont Hotel
Georgia
Orogel Lfe Assurance Societs
New Yorke
OC Hazell of
Battimore
Allen Goes on Trial Today in Federal Case
The government brings case against Dr Allen in U S district court for allegedly writing prescriptions for narcotics while detained. He was arrested last September and released on bond after state charges of issuing 172 prescriptions in jail. Donnelly Fennett defends Allen. Hooper Alexander, district attorney, represents the state.
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Te Waanen
United States District Court
Allen
Donnelly Fennett
Ur Alien
Hooper Alxamer
Attorne
Dr William Owens Named Temporary Receiver in Bottenfield Case
Dr William Owens is placed in charge of the Peachtree Hurst subdivision by Judge W D Bits as temporary receiver for Bottenfield. J A Austin Sr and C D McKinney are restrained from further land conveyances to Bottenfield. The suit is brought by E C Nixon and others.
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Willam Owens
Peachtree-Hurst
W D Bits
L P Bottenfield
Atlanta
J A Austin, Sr
C D McKinney
Bottenfield
E C Nixon
South Carolina House Favors Preparedness
The South Carolina House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing President Wilson’s national preparedness policy. It urged South Carolina's senators and congressmen to support and advance the policy with emphasis on its importance.
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South Carolina
Columbia S
House of Representatives
Wilson
Congress
Fills Oakland City Pulpit by Brown at Oak land church
Res L L A Brown of Temple Baptist fills Oakland City Baptist pulpit in Pastor Ward's absence. Brown preaches Sunday afternoon at Temple Baptist on Stewart Avenue and Lilian Street and again at the Oakland City Baptist church at 7 o clock.
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Oakland City
Res l L A Brown
Temple Baptist Church
A C Ward
Brown
Templa Baptist Church
Stewart, Avenue
Lilian Street
Our Glasses Help by Following Oculist Prescriptions
Our glasses match the oculist prescription 3041 with scientifically accurate curves and a near perfect finish by expert mechanics. Bring your oculist prescription to Jnok Moore & Sons the Opticians at 42 No Broad St for fitting.
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Jnok Moore & Sons
Opticians
Broad St
A Mock Finance Game Hits City Finance Sheet
A satirical note describes a gamblers deck of receipts and city funds, mocking a finance sheet as a risky game. It mentions jaywalking law confusion, tax collection drives, a wanted criminal alert, a mayoral veto plan, and upcoming civic events.
Father Ryan Honored by Atlanta UDC Chapter
An Atlanta UDC meeting at the Woman's Club featured remarks on Father Ryan the Confederate poet priest and soldier. Mrs Mary Griffith and Miss Mildred Park highlighted the program with songs and readings while officers announced events, badges, and fundraisers. Notable guests included Mrs Thomasville Abbott Thomasville and others. hostesses served refreshments.
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Atlanta
Woman’s Club
Tom Stevens
P M Jones
James Bedell
LG Wednel
W . Coleman
Frank Fitten
Ansiey
Tom Peters
George Pratt
Stafford Seidell
Mary EB Griffith
Clot C
W R Hendrix
Father Hyan
Father Ryan
Mildred Park
Ace
Florence Watson
Logan Pitts
Calhoun
Trox Bankston
West Point
Helen Mane Educational Fund
Tift
Titton
Lawson
Dublin
J . Henderson
Frank Helland
Mrs Scribner Speaks To Women Bible Students Atlan ta
Mrs John H Scribner president of Philadelphia federation addresses Atlanta women on The Value of a City Federation of Womens Bible Classes. The session launches a federation plan with officers elected and a key meeting scheduled for the morning.
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John Scribner
Womens Bible Classes
Atlanta
Wesley Memorial Church
Plana
Federation of Womens
Atanta
John H. Scribner
City Federation of Women N Classes
Philadelphia
Federation of Womens Bible
Sarah Converse
Young Ladies
Druid Hillse
Presbyterian Church
Mra & C
Archibald Davis
Mathis Found Guilty in Assault Case With Choice of Fine or Road Sentence
Mathis, a salesman at a local shoe store, faced Judge Andy Calhoun after evidence showed he held Mrs. Ernest Vittur against her will and tried to force a shoe on her foot. Vittur testified she declined to buy and was leaving when he allegedly grabbed her leg and attempted to fit a new shoe. Mathis denied the witness statements.
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Mathis
Chain Gang
Andy Calhoun
Ernest Vittur
Pryor Street
Arson Suspect Held in Rome County Jail
Patrick Fiewellen is held in county jail in Rome County on suspicion of setting fire to the dwelling and barn of Green White. The blaze occurred early morning and several mules in the barn were not saved. Property is well insured and incendiary origin is suspected.
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Rome
Patrick Fiewellen
Green White
Facts About Georgia booklet to be distributed statewide
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce plans a forthcoming booklet titled Facts About Georgia. Louis N Geidert has compiled data over the last three months for the illustrated volume. The publication will be served during the exhibit car tours and distributed in all towns visited.
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Georgia
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Louis N Geidert
Awtrey Testifies He Shot in Self Defense After Threats
In Judge Ben Hills court yesterday Awtrey said he shot DeRIK Barrow only after Barrow threatened him and reached toward his hip-pocket. He claimed Barrow had threatened him earlier and that he feared for his life, leading to the fatal shooting at Decatus Street store. The defense presented his account as evidence closed Thursday. a jury verdict was expected Friday afternoon.
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Derik Barrow Oly
Ben Hills
Dr Barrow
Sargol Pill Promoted For Quick Weight Gain
An advertisement extols Sargol as a safe tablet that aids digestion and absorption of faulty fats to boost blood nutrition. It claims thin people can gain three to five pounds weekly, with a money back guarantee if weight does not increase, and lists pharmacies and druggists as sellers.
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Soma
Iaentia
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