Camp of Cavalry on at Savannah
Savannah Georgia July 19 Special This morning Troop C of the Seventh Cavalry arrived in Savannah and marched to the camp at the fair grounds two miles from the station. The camp hosts a dozen troops and plans call for extensive drills at Avondale range with lectures and efficiency tests. Georgia boasts the largest cavalry establishment outside one state and the news marks the first encampment in years shaping strong ties among units from across the state. Lieutenant Colonel Beirne Gordon will be second in command with Major Sinclair, Dozier and Waite commanding the three squadrons. The Georgia Hussars, Effingham, Meldrim Tattnall Guards, Liberty Independent Troop and Liberty Guards, Candler Horse Guards, McIntosh Light Dragoons, Wayne Light Troop, and Richmond Hussars are among the units traveling by land to the Savannah camp. The march to the grounds enjoys enthusiastic crowds and a beer reception from the Liberty Guards. The Avondale range is praised as superior for carbine and revolver practice with high expectations for range records.
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Savannah
Seventh Cavalry
United States Army
Central Railway
Fair Grounds
Chamber of Commerce
P. W. Meldrim
Esuatry
Beain
W G Qbear
Harry Silverman
Atlanta
A Gordon Cassels
Liberty Independent
W W Gordon, Jr
Georgia Hussars
Silverman
Georgia
Union
Beirne Gordon
T B Sinclair
Effingham Hussars
McIntosh Light Prngeons
J D Dozier
Governors Horse Guard
Candler Horse Guard
Richmond Hussars
W. P Waite
Liberty Independent Troop
Liberty Guards
Wayne Light Troop
Meldrim Tattnall Guards
Hussars
Sea Girt
W W. Gordon, Jr
W .H. Connerat
Guyton
F. Berry
George BD. Footman
O P Morgan Nearty
Hagan
J D Bradley
Rim Tattnall Guards
John Berrien
T. P. Gordon
Frank Cassels
J. W Hughes
Hughes
Guards
Dartley
la Ud
Liberty County
Candler Horse Guards
Gainesville
Allen D. Candler
W. N. Pillow
E. Pilgrim
John T. Dorsey
McIntosh Light Dragoons
Dar
W. R. Robinson
R M Mulligan
F E Beane
Augusta
W. D. Barbot
W S Gregg
Governor's Horse Guard
Avondale Range
George T Cann
Georgia Hussars’ Armory
Ola W. Bell
Willam J
Dirt to be broken for Cumberland church at Harris and Spring
Rev George H Mack announced dirt breaking within two weeks for a new Cumberland Presbyterian church at Harris and Spring streets. A building committee meeting Wednesday at 6 30 pm in Dr R R Kimes office will open bids and likely let the contract. The $15 000 structure will be modern and well equipped. Preparations include clearing the site and using a fitted cottage for services until completion.
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George H Mack
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Harria and
Spring Streets
R. R. Kime
Mack
Atlanta
Tennessee
Harris and
City Council To Elect Mayor In Moultrie Ga
In Moultrie Georgia July 18 Spectal Much interest centers on an upcoming city council election to fill the unexpired term of the late B P Crenshaw The charter requires council elections for vacancies and they will vote at the next regular meeting Mayor Pro Tem Holmes has served as acting mayor and a large petition favors his appointment as the short term, a move seen as acceptable to all factions The council is expected to act on this recommendation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
Ransom Shot by Taylor Brothers near Gibson South Carolina
Wil Ransom, Hoggan, and Pickett Taylor were involved in a confrontation two miles south of Gibson in Marlboro county, South Carolina. Ransom was shot twice in the stomach by Hoggan and severely in the neck and back by Pickett Taylor. his condition is critical. The Taylor brothers remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
Taylor Brothers
Gibson
Marlboro County
South Carolina
Wil Ransom
Hoggan
Pickett Taylor
Boggan
Pickett
Som
Taylors
Sermon by Dr Theron H Rice on Scripture inspiration
Athens July 10. At the Presbyterian church Dr Theron H Rice pastor of Central Presbyterian Atlanta preached to University Summer school teachers. The sermon argued for the inspiration and value of the Scriptures and cited Second Timothy for doctrine reproof and instruction in righteousness.
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Theron Rice
Athens
Presbyterian Church
Theron H Rice
Central Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
University
Renewal of feud probables up in Breathitt county
Jackson Kentucky July 19 A special grand jury convenes to probe bribery of witness B L Ewen and arson tied to the Marcum murder case as Breathitt County confronts long running feuds. Ewen fears retaliation and prepares for further legal action while trials of Jett and White loom in Cynthiana July 27 with martial law and renewed unrest in Jackson.
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Jackson
Redwine
B. L. Ewen
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
Marcum
Ewen
Redwire
Breathitt County
Hargis
Hargis Bros
Fhen
Texington
Jett
White
Lexington
Commonwealth
Byrd
Cockrill
Cardwell
Joseph Newland
Cynthiana
B J. Ewen
Winchester
Cane
Major Hughes Killed by Car in Louisville
Former Louisville fire chief Major Edward Hughes died in a trolley accident yesterday at 12 45 pm. He was well known in Atlanta where he visited during the Southern Interstate Fair Association exhibition last fall. News reached Chief Joyner of the Atlanta department, who awaited details and telegrams confirming the fatality.
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Edward Hughes
Louisville, Ky
Hughes
Atlanta
Southern Interstate Fair Association
W. KR. Joyner
Atlanta Fire Department
Joy
Funeral Tomorrow for Louisville Fire Chief Major Hughes
The telegram announced the funeral set for tomorrow. Chief Jayner leaves at 6 30 this morning to attend. Major Hughes led Louisville fire services for twenty one years and was famed as a charitable, beloved figure. He retired last January with lifelong pay and was elected first vice president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. He admired the Atlanta department and was known to many its members, with news of his death met by deep sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Jayner
Major Hughes
Louisville
Kentucky
Hughes
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Atlanta Fire Department
Atlanta
Brief Council Session Likely This Afternoon in Atlanta
Council expected a short session with three likely topics including street grade changes near the new depot site at Hunter and Forsyth, a police board succession veto issue, and the Georgia railroad tax bill moving through the legislature. Discussion may hinge on potential damages claims from abutting property owners and whether to act on the tax measure balancing gross receipts versus franchise taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
House of Representatives of
Georgia
Senate
Policy Board
Council
Howell
General Assembly
Police Board
Hunter
Forsyth
Atlanta Terminal Company
Te Ia
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Electric Company
Atlanta
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
House
The
Ciit
House of Representatives
Moultrie Dirt Changes Hands In Sizable Purchases
In Moultrie Georgia this week John Morrison of Etabelle bought a large south side parcel of land totaling several acres to open streets and develop markets. J B Norman Jr of Norman Park expanded his city holdings by purchasing a brick store block on East Broad Street from J W Dukes of Hambriage.
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Moultrie
South Moultrie
John Morrison
Etabelle
Morrison
J. B. Norman, Jr
Norman Park
East Broad Street
J W. Dukea
Hambriage
Clarence Lewis Adjudged Insane at State Sanitarium
Clarence Lewis a young white man and lumber inspector at Sumner and Poulida mills in Moultrie Georgia was deemed insane this week and committed to the state sanitarium. He sustained a head injury when a heavy piece of lumber fell on him while loading a car. The injury affected his brain and led to his mental decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lewis
Twenne
Moultrie
Clarence Lewie
Saw Falls
Sumner & Poulida
Lewis
Dunham Secures Union Station Site
Railways Seaboard Air Line Southern and Norfolk and Western agree on site and plans for a Wen falwey navigation effort. Beleign in northern Indiana noted as a key location with Seaboard expressing strong interest in the station. Grand details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beleign
Seaboard Air Line
Southern
Norfolk and Western Railways
Seaboard
War Fears Rise as Russia and Japan Face Off on Yalu
Diplomatic reports from Pekin and Yokohama warn of a growing likelihood of war between Russia and Japan over Manchuria and Korea. Russian activity on the Yalu River irritates Japan while Pavloff, the Russian minister at Seoul, opposes opening Wiju port.
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Yalu
Japan
Pekin
Russia
Manchuria
Great Britain
America
England
Corean
Ruasie
China
Yokohama
Jly
Pavloff
Seoul
Corea
Wiju
Yalu River
Elks Work To Get Charter In Macon
Macon Elks No 240 seek restoration of their charter after the lodge room and club room were closed by orders from Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Martin. Exalted Ruler W A Davis and other Macon representatives head to Baltimore for the Elks convention to explain the situation. The closure followed technical violations of cardinal laws with no moral misconduct. Restoration would require a two thirds vote of the supreme lodge. past rescissions in Pennsylvania and New York took years. Supplies to the lodge were cut off pending resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Bruffey
Constitation Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Macon Lodge of Elke No 32
W. A Davis
Baltimore
Davis
Macon Elks
Martin
Georgia
Firs Lodge
Ruier Conk
Supreme Lodge of the Elks Tos
Maccon
Elkdom
Pennsylvania
New York
The
Elks
Macon Elkdom
Elks Headed at Baltimore for National Convention
Baltimore July 19 Forces of Elks from across the country arrive as delegates for the national convention opening tomorrow and running through the week. About ten thousand visitors are reported already in the city. Grand lodge sessions are set for Wednesday. The city is decorated with arches and courts of honor and streets glow with illumination.
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Baltimore
Elks
National Convention of Elks
Grand Lodge
The Boy Who Works At Georgia Tech Open House
On June 1st Georgia Tech opened its doors to visitors with 400 students in overalls demonstrating the school’s work. The textile department showed elaborate equipment and the four year and two year courses offered options for students, with a fall term starting September 30.
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Georgia Tech
Begging tramp Crumpacker interview shocks Atlanta crowd
John Crumpacker, a transient known as a tramp, was picked up for begging breakfast in Inman Park. He claims Kentucky birth, Bruns wick origins, and explains his nomadic life while defending pride and self respect. He faces arraignment before the recorder.
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John Crum- Packer
Bia Cel
Crosstia Crumpacker
Inman Park
Dukes
Brunswick
Atlanta
Kentucky
Avanta
Dave
Crumpacker
Recorder
Groom of Seventy Seven Marries Bride Forty Two in Ufaula
In Ufaula Alabama on July 19 special report says W D Tharp aged 77 wed Maggie Benn 42 at J C West home with Rev M H Warton officiating. Small gathering. marriage surprise to friends. The couple has lived in the city most of their lives and are well respected.
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Ufaula
Als
W. D. Tharp
Maggie Benn
J. C. West
M. H. Warton
Miss Merritt Dies Suddenl y
Miss Mattle Merritt of Forsyth Georgia daughter of Captain Robert Merritt and sister of State Senator Merritt was found dead in her bed at the family home in Macon. She was 21 or 23 years old, last seen well on Saturday afternoon, death attributed to heart failure. funeral planned for Monday afternoon. A separate note reports Deduse store on Third Street entered in early hours. cash register removed with amount unspecified.
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E C. Bruffey
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Macon
Mattle Merritt
Forsyth
Robert Merritt
Merritt
Senate
Miss Merritt
Thief Store Cash Register
de 1Duse
Deduse
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Cumberland Presbyterian
Jackson, Ky
Dunham
Union Station
Elks AT Work
Boy Who Works
Tech
Mr. Dooley
Muse
Whitehall
Tramp
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