Massive floods drown tens of thousands in Chinese provinces
Reports from Canton and surrounding provinces describe devastating floods and a fire sweeping across a one mile area. Water outages darken the city as rescue work is hindered. missionaries seek aid from the US gunboat Callao while consular dispatches warn of widespread destruction and hospital fires.
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Honkkong
Kwantung Kwanger
Kiangei
Canton
United States
Callao
Christian Hospital
Aged Tennesseans praise Vitalitas remedy claim
An elderly Tennessee farmer Mr Thompson and others endorse Vitalitas for kidney and heart relief. The ad asserts improved kidney flow, fewer nighttime trips, and overall strength for old and young alike. It invites readers to visit Jacobs Pharmacy at 22 Whitehall Street for samples and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
C .Wo Thompson
Nashville
Mr Thompson
Wuonus
José
Vitubus
Jacobs Pharmacy
Whitehall Street
Canton Flood Crisis Isolated City Suffering Mass Drowning
State department dispatch reports Canton cut off except by powerful steamers as floods devastate the foreign settlement. Thousands drowned, tens of thousands on rooftops, houses burned or damaged, American missions harmed. Foreigners seek refuge at the British consulate while relief efforts unfold from Hongkong. American ships move up the West River for rescues and a Red Cross appeal is urged to fund immediate famine relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral Anderson
Hongkong
Canton
Cheshire
West River
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Kwangsi
Brunswick Hosts Georgia Editors on Island Tour
The Georgia Weekly Press association and many visitors enjoyed a boat trip from Brunswick on July 15. They toured St Simons and Jekyll Island, viewing winter homes of multimillionaires and the Jekyll Island Clubhouse, with a return to Brunswick as editors plan further excursions to Cumberland, Fernandina, St Simons, Savannah, and Jacksonville before going home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Georgia Weekly Press Association
Joelock
St Simons
Jekylalin
Rockefellers
Goulds
Morgans
Mammoth Club
Jekyl
City
Cumberland
Fernantina
Savannah
Jackson Yue
Oldest survivor recalls recapturing the General engine
Mr P Conoway of Floyd County recalls fifty two year old capture of the engine General from federals. He says he was fifteen then and is described as in good health. He resides five miles from Kane on the Summerville pike and is believed to be the sole surviving member among those involved in the engine’s recapture.
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Rome
M P Conoway
Floyd County
Kane
Summerville Pike
Conway
Westerday
Chandler elected Imperial Outer Guard at Shrine convention
James Chandler of Kansas City was elected Imperial Outer Guard at the 1916 Mystic Shrine convention. The Imperial Council announced the Imperial Divan members, while other posts and appointments were formalities.
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J. E. Chandler
Imperial Outer Guard
Seattle Wash
James Chandler
Kansas City
Wapon
Fouight
Tua
Imperial Council
Imperial Lorentate Krerenek
Smith
Burheste
Eagnine Step
Initial Trip for Barge Ocmulgee On the Macon River
The Ocmulgee, first barge built by Macon Atlantic Navigation, made its initial trip downstream on the Ocmulgee river with 150 Macon shippers aboard. Powered by a twin screw Swiss engine, it reached 11 miles per hour downstream and 6 up, with 16 inches draft and full three feet water to spare. Captain John and Mate Johnson praised its handling, while a Savannah customs inspector lauded its construction. Inspections by hull and boiler officials will follow before government license and regular service Macon to Brunswick. The $24,000 tunnel boat marks a new river craft type.
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Macon Gn
Macon
Ocmulgee
Macon Atlantic Navigation Company
Ocmulgee River
John
Mate Johnson
Savannah
Lee
Fitzgerald
Dempulgee
Brunswick
University High School plan urged by Mayor in Atlanta
The Constitution editor Clark Howes backed a consolidated city county university high school, criticizing current school buildings as inadequate. Mayor Woodward urged immediate steps to secure the school, favoring coeducation and delaying location details while pursuing a grand educational building for Atlanta.
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Clark Howes
The
Constitution
Oneral
Howell
Cls
Atlanta
Woodward
Athinta
University
Bethlehem Concern Probe Sheds Light On Shipments
A Bethlehem inquiry found no person connected to the firm at first. Chancey was later captured and faced trial. A Southern Express investigator checked packages shipped to 48 Butler Street from a Baltimore cigar firm to Bethlehem Grocery Co, delivered there without collection. The shipments, ordered by Chancey as Bethlehem Concern manager, reached the jail.
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Christopher Concern
Bethlehem
Chancey
Southern Express Company
Butler Street
Baltimore Clgar and Nations Company
Bethlehem Grocery Company
Bethlehem Concearn
Jall
Interests Control Ga Midland By Bay 39 Mile Railway Link
Savannah July 15 A special announces George Morinson bought from W J Oliver the Savannah Augusta and Northern Railroad from Statesboro to Stevens ag a distance of eight miles for 350000. Brinsen is not in Savannah today but is understood to have bought the line to add to the Georgia Midland railroad under construction between Savannah and Milledgeville.
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Savannah Ga
George Morinson
W J Oliver
Knoxville
Savannnah
Augusta and Northern
Statesboro
Stevens Ag
Mz Brinsen
Savannah
Georgia Midland Railroad
Milledgeville
Recall of Gammon Sparks Rome Recall
In Rome on July 15 Special the petition to recall First Commissioner WM Gammon has gathered the required signatures totaling 100. Books will be opened at the secretary of the commission to verify if one fourth of registered voters sign. An election may be called to be held in August if the threshold is reached.
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Rome
WM Gammon
the Commission
Mortuary Notices Appear On Last Page
The Greensboro area mourns multiple deaths with funeral notices for Mrs Henry Branch of Greensboro, Vira Mary Simmons, Robert A Starnes, Olam Anderson, Mrs Nanet Jackson, Mrs Bessie G Branch, and others. Obituaries mention spouses, children, and siblings, with services held at local churches and chapels.
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Henry Branch
Greensboro
Sanitarium
Atlanta
L H Branch
Branch
Bessie Torbert
Baptist Church
Enthusiasm At Washington County Agricultural Meet
Enthusiasm ran high as over one thousand visitors from across the county attended the Washington County agricultural exhibition in Sandersville Georgia on July 15. More than fifty corn club boys and thirty canning club girls participated, with blue ribbons awarded to J H Quinn and J Stanley T C Jones. A large display of Hereford and Jersey cattle drew crowds while speeches by state agricultural college figures Bulson Slackburn Irwin. Barbecue was served and special railroad rates aided attendance.
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Sandersville
Corm Club
Canning Club
J H Quinn
J Staney T C € Jones
Ben Tanner
J EH
Hooks
George Gilmore
Alzo Durochogs
Glies Burson Slackburn
Irwin
State
Agocuiturad College
Sai Wi Sheerard
Washington County
Cochran Race Incident Tensions After Resisting Posse
In Cochran Georgia on July 15 two Black residents resisted a sheriff's posse. additional Black men Peter Jamco and another Jackson were also said to resist arrest nearby. Funeral services closed business blocks as tensions followed. One killed individual James Jackson and others buried. several injured, family survivors listed.
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Cochran
James Jackson
Peter Jamco
Jackson
James Jacksons
Hoge
Weeping Pine Cemetery
Lawson
Intioch
Lem Sinders
Anf
Ani Ecrir Ehilaren
Grafton resigns Rome Chamber of Commerce presidency
T E Grafton resigns as president of the Rome Chamber of Commerce after three months in office. He states his withdrawal due to his selection as chief engineer of the Dixie highway, necessitating his absence from Rome for the foreseeable future. The board will be advised of his replacement soon.
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T. E. Grafton
Rome
B. Grafto
Board of
Dre Ors
Annual parade ends Elks reunion in Los Angeles
Los Angeles July 15. The annual parade and reunion of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks concluded with a large turnout. Officers were to be installed during the closing session of the gathering, as visitors departed after a stormy day with some casualties reported but no deaths.
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Los Angles
Renvol Nc
Elica
Tur
Panama
Stormy Pasinen
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Farmer Thompson
Isle
Madras
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Georgia
St. Simons
Ogmulgee
Hamilton Douglas
City Board of Education
Dublin
Douglas
Ams
Tae Dicta Paqgne
N. Pryor St
Atlanta, Ga
Wallingford
Midland
Bay
Gammon
al Funera
Mary O. Sommons
Vira Mary
Simmons
Brunswick Hospital
First Methodist Church
John Wesley Simmons
South Georgia Conference
J W Simmons
Goodwyn Millingham
James Simons
Cordele
William Simmons
Colimb
Vrs
Robert A. Starnes
Robert A Starnes
Ten VI Street
D Bt O Connor
O T Starnes
Robert Starmes
JineQwen
Comers
OA A Smith
Tunnel Hill
Olam Anderson
Nancy Jackson
Nanet Jackson
Kelly Street
Lewis Jacksaw
Daud
Cloline Jackaan
Parry Toole
Bessie G. Branch
Bessie G Branch
Fast Ciis Street
Pattersons
HS S
G& P Yorbert
Bertha Dorothy Bagwell
Porth. Brown
Pattersons Chapel
Walter Baxwell
Charleston SC
K. W. Head
Sears Ota
Bloomfields
John L Moore
Seate Paeteee
Ball Beerlitz
Taas
King Hardware Company
Whitehall
Huntsman
Bedford
Iowa
Bates Huntsman
Nathanel Smith
Missouri
ELKS
Ratines DC
Songdom DC
Yarawiaede
Wiede
Bass Dry Goods CO
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