Shoot the Chutes at Piedmont Park Tops in Atlanta Fun
At Piedmont Park the shoot the chutes ride draws the crowds and even the beauty refuses to give names. A reporter notes a morning rush as lake water splashes and cameras flash with dignified socialites and widows watching. The scene ends with splashing exits and the absence of names.
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Piedmont Park
Beauty
Atlanta
Pat Gallagher
Warm Springs
Lifesaver
Pellmell
Atlanta urged to raise seventy five thousand for Bessie Tift College
A Baptist Tabernacle meeting urged Atlanta to raise 75000 toward a permanent endowment fund for Bessie Tift College. J R Smith chaired and outlined a plan for a 360000 total funds with 78000 from Atlanta. M L Brittain argued Georgia’s child education need and pledged local support.
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Bessie Tift College
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Atlanta
J R Smith
M L Brittain
Georgia
United States
Mr Srittain
Bessie Tift
Drowned Man Found On Top Of 12-Story Building Roof
On York Street July 21 Robert M Kinella living at East Sixteenth Street went to the roof to release collected water from a clogged drain pipe. His right arm dipped into the pipe as he chased rubbish and the rushing water suction pulled him in up to his shoulder wedging him. Three companions tried to free him but the suction held and his head was drawn beneath the water, causing his death.
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York
Robert M Kinnela
East Sixteenth Street
Henna Wone
Middy Follows Tradition And He Breaks His Neck
William L Hullowk of theine Teresa vine ship of sie werks at the naval academy was killed this afternoon by falling from the top of the main mast during a midshipman ritual. He attempted to slide down but rope burned his hands and he lost balance, striking cross-bars on the way down.
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Middy
William L. Hullowk
Teresa Vine
Maval Academy
Hartford
Faust
Mundin
Oil Inspection Amendment Aims to End Fatal Accidents
A statement from Dr Bry ant and Agriculture Commissioner JoJo tonner urges tighter kerosene and oil inspection. They argue inspecting before use, selecting fewer better inspectors, and reducing inspector salaries will safeguard consumers and property, emphasizing policing power and state economy. The talk references a senate bill pending in the house and notes prior oil accident lessons.
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Woc Bryant
JoJo Tonner
Senate
House
Ifff Conner
Theis
General Assembly
Funeral for Stenns Ho Jackson Held at 4 PM
The funeral for Stenns Ho Jackson, who died Saturday of heart failure near Austellia, will be at 4 PM at the chapel of H M Yatterson & Son. The interment follows in Decatur Ga. Jackson, a real estate man active in Masonry, vanished on a fishing trip and was found later in Sweetwater Creek after collapsing from illness. He is survived by five daughters and Fulton lodge members plan to attend.
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Stenns Ho Jackson
Austellia
H M Yatterson & Son
Decatur Ga
Fulton Lodge
Raid on Dardanelles by Italian torpedo boats
Rome reports Admiral Viale describing July 18 19 night raid by Spica Centaure Astoro Climena and Persee through the Dardanelles. Dozens of searchlights, Turkish forts fire, flotilla pressed to Kilidbahr then tangled in cables, boats disengaged and retired in order. Torpedo boats suffered minor damage.
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Rome
Viale
Dardanelles
Spica
Centaure
Astoro
Climena
Persee
Dardanelle
Kilidbahr
Mike
Roosevelt Men Gather Tonight
Roosevelt supporters prepare unity at a mass meeting set for tonight at the Aragon hotel at o o clock. The Roosevelt Georgia white league and the national progressives will attend to elect delegates from the fifth district to the state convention on July 25 and to organize the Chicago delegation for August 5.
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Roosevelt
Seashore Excursion Offers Rail Trips from Atlanta
Southern Railway advertises a July 22 1912 seashore excursion with Jacksonville Tampa Brunswick St Simons and Cumberland options priced from 6 to 8 dollars for 6 to 8 day limits Tickets redeemable on regular trains or special Pullman services leaving Atlanta 8 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm Writers James Freeman D P A Atlanta handles inquiries.
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Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Tampa
Brunswick
St. Simons
Cumberland
Atlanta
James Freeman
Tents Bring Good Price in Thomasville Pears
LeConte pears in Thomasville Georgia fetch from 5 to 8 dollars per barrel, doubling normal prices. Shipments have begun with about five carloads sent this week, though the crop is light and likely only ten to fifteen carloads total will be available.
Sulfosol touted as remedy for rheumatism and skin diseases
An advertisement touts Sulfosol as a cure for rheumatism sciatica lumbago gout and blood taints. It claims readers will discard harmful salts after days of use and promises testimonials and a free book from Sulfosol Co at 215 Washington St New York. Sulfosol Soap priced at 25 cents a cake.
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Sulfosol Co
Washington St
New York
Grace Trial Next Monday Captivates Atlanta Court
Mrs Daisy Opie Grace faces trial for attempted murder of her husband Eugene Grace at their Eleventh Street home. He is bedridden from gunshot injuries and may be brought on a stretcher to the Atlanta courthouse. A 144 juror panel is anticipated, with selection likely to span the first day as the trial opens on July 40. Prosecutors include Reuben Arnold. defense led by J A Branch and John Moore.
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Daisy Opie Grace
Eugene HW Grace
Eleventh Street
Grace
West End
Newnan
Eugene Grace
Atlanta
Court House
Mr. Grace
L S&s Roan
Hugh M Dorsey
Fulton County
W H Stephens
Reuben Arnold
IE H. Grace
J A Branch
Mortuary Notices Include Several Local Deaths
A batch of notices reports deaths and funerals in local areas. Mrs Addie Dick, 30, died at 2938 Chapel Street with service at Poole's chapel and burial in Hollywood. she leaves a daughter and siblings. Mildred Whitfield, 25, daughter of Mr and Mrs Whitfield, died at 24 Tomlin Street and was taken to Demorest, Georgia. Mrs A E McGarity, wife of Dr A E McGarity, 114 Merritts Avenue, died Saturday. funeral Tuesday at 10 from Second Baptist with West View interment. Loo Jimm, a Chinese colony member, died after services at Pavie's chapel. burial in Greenwood followed by a Chinese service. Dr A C Ward led Christian services. A. H. O'Farrell, banker of Athers, North Carolina, collapsed Saturday night at Borden-Wheeler Springs. funeral and interment planned for Athens. Mrs Lillian Ritch, 40, died at a private sanitarium Sunday. body to Barclay & Brandon's chapel and funeral in Oconee, Georgia.
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Addie Dick
Chapel Street
Poole’s Chapel
Hollywood
W H Corley
T DL Gilbert
Mildred Whitfield
Mildred
JS J Whitfield
Tomlin Street
Demorest
A. E. McGarity
A E McGarity
Second Baptist Church
West View
Merritts Avenue
Loo Jimm
Greenwood
Pavie’s Chapel
C Ward
A. H O'Farrell
Athers, Ja
Borden-Wheeler
Lillian Ritch
Barclay & Brandon
Ougingville
Funeral notices and deaths in local column
Mrs John W Smaw dies in Chattanooga and funeral set for 3 PM at H M Patterson & Son with West View interment. Survived by husband and relatives. Andrew Stefiness, 22, Greek community member, dies at private sanitarium. businessman at 207 Peachtree Street. Body at Harry G Poole’s chapel awaiting arrangements.
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John W. Smaw
John W Smaw
Chattanooga
H M Patterson & Son
West View
Shela
Andrew Stefiness
Peachtree Street
Harry G Poole
Troops Seek Royalist Bands in Lisbon and Oporto
In Lisbon and Oporto peace holds as republican columns hunt royalist bands in the north. Several officers are arrested for monarchist plot complicity. Government mobilizes 5,800 troops and $2.2 million spent to quell the rising threat.
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Lisbon
Oporto
Greensboro Church Commends City Leaders in Social Note
The Greensboro Baptist church commends the city council for efficient administration and efforts to upbuild the community in a social notice dated July 21.
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Greensboro
Greensboro Baptist Church
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Eobert
Jetley
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Ceylon
H. H. Jackson
J. N. Hirsch
Mrs. Grace
E. G. Griffin
Avy
Whitehall St
Grown & Allen's
Civyy Ryloms
L Baird
A. H. O'Farrell
Ita
South
GAIRD
Marietta St
Atlanta, Ga
Randelph Bidg
Sand
J R Ritch
Dr McLarty
Ren
Yousef
Horlick
H. M. Patterson & Son
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