Atlanta Invited to Exhibit at St Louis Exposition
Atlanta was chosen as one of twenty five U S cities to mount a municipal exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis in 1940. Mayor Evan P Howell spearheaded the bid and may seek appropriation for a city display showcasing Atlanta industries and civic development to impress visitors and boost Georgia. Charles M Reeves, secretary of the Exhibition Committee on Legislation, notified the city and urged prompt action by the council.
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Atlanta
United States
St. Louis
Howell
House of Representatives
Georgia
Bt. Loula
Evan P. Howell
Ga. i
State of
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Charles M Reeves
Reeves
Appropriations Committee
House
Francis
Senate
America
Hemisphere
Charles M. Reeves
Mayer Howell
Story Telling Themed At University Summer School
Athens Ga July 2 Special Dr Richard T Wyche outlines Story Telling as a vital method in education stressing that earliest teachers were storytellers and great epics shaped culture He cites Arthur Beowulf Iliad Kalevala Hiawatha and Bible figures as ethical foundations for child development and classroom practice Certificates of attendance announced for teachers with future plans for proficiency certification.
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Athens
Richard T. Wyche
Universality Summer School
Adhgel
Wyghe
Arthur
Boewulf
Baturo
Hiawatha
Jesus
Paul
Branson
Seasion
State Normal School
Olig Ashmore
Savannah
Wyehe Wil
Apgar
The Casino vaudeville bill draws strong Atlanta crowds
The Casino in Atlanta presents a refined vaudeville program drawing steady attendance at Ponce de Leon venues. The lineup for the coming week features Seimour and Hilt, Al Reno's terriers, Howe and Scott, the La Helle Trio, and Swift and Barton among others, with the Schrodes and Miss Henner prominent in the acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ponce de Leon
Schrodes
Miss Henner
Mitchell
Cain
Seimour
Hilt
al Reno
Howe
Scott
la Helle
Swift and
Barton
Sight of Union on Miller Affidavits Filed with Cortelyou
President Barrett of the local bookbinders union submitted affidavits to Secretary Cortelyou and Public Printer Palmer. The documents supplement earlier communications about W A Miller a constant foreman at the government printing office whose reinstatement was ordered by the president. The affidavits address charges that led to Miller's expulsion and outline actions during his incumbency as assistant foreman.
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Cortelyou
Washington
Jaly
Barrett
Palmer
W. A. Miller
Government Printing Office
Miller
Secrateryy Cortelyou
Pelmer
Troops Escort Witnesses in Kentucky Murder Case
Jackson Kentucky dispatch reports Captain Ewen leading a troop detail to escort witnesses to Lexington and Cynthiana for testimony in the Cockrill murder case. Charles Green, a grand jury witness, is to testify about the shooting, with indictments expected for county officials. Curtin Jett and Thomas White, indicted for J B Matreum’s murder, were moved from Fayette jail to Garrison County for trial on July 27.
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Jackson
Ewen
Lexington
Cynthlane
Jett
White
Méldiera
Maddox
Goodby
Torrent
Charles Green
Green
Cockrill
Curtin Jett
Thomas White
J. B. Matreum
Fayette County
Louisville and Nashville
Gynthiana
Osborne
Leach
Harrgan
Clifton Manufacturing approves issue of 3,750,000 preferred stock
Spartanburg report says at a called stockholders meeting Clifton Manufacturing Co adopts a board resolution to issue 3.75 million preferred shares in blocks as directors deem fit, raising capital to 175,000. President A Twichell notes mill No 3, damaged by fire, may not be rebuilt now while mills Nos 1 and 2 are under repair. Out-of-town stockholders F. J. Pelzer of Charleston and Captain A H. Foster of Union attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
Clifton Manufacturing Company
A. Twichell
Annual Methodist Conference Opens in Griffin District
The Griffin district annual Methodist conference opened at First Methodist in Bameaville with Rev. W. F. Glenn presiding. J. Q. A. Miller and Rev. G. W. Farr elected secretaries. Delegates exceed a hundred as reports from about sixty charges indicate prosperous work. Rev. A. C. Cantrell delivered the opening sermon. Rev. J. E. England spoke at evening service. The conference continues through tomorrow and Saturday with city preparations for delegates and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bameavillea
Methodist Church of the
Griffin District
Ftrat Methodist Church
Ww. F. Glenn
J. Q. A. Miller
Sunnyarde
G. W. Farr
Griffin
A. C. Cantrell
Flovillg
J. E. England
Peace negotiations falter as Kellogg strikeups face reinstatement
Chicago July 23—A counter proposal from striking workers to Kellogg Switchboard Co delays peace talks. Arbitration delegates arrived hoping to avert the walkout. In Buffalo nearly 600 employees of the Union Furnace Co walked off, with officials stating new hires will be brought in. the strike stems from labor disputes at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kellogg Switchboard
Sveda
Kellogg Lane
At & Sland- Mill
Th Tate
Buffalo
Bufalo Union Furnace Company
Indicted financier recounts alleged Missouri bribery tale
Niagara on the Lake Ontario July 3 D F Kelley charged with bribery tells how a $1000 check dated March 17 was given to Robert Lee for his brother John A Lee former lieutenant governor. Lee says he refused the money and held the check two weeks before turning it in. Kelley asserts Lee begged for funds during 1903 legislative session and claims he later showed Kelley nine more checks totaling 2850 dollars sent to Lee between 1901 and 1902.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake
Ontario
D. J. Kelley
Missouri
Robert Lee
John A. Lee
Kelley
Lee
The
American Queen
National Health Society
New York
St. Louis
Robert E Lee
Planters’ Hotel
John O Lee
Bob
New York Exchange
A. B Lee
Georgia Negro Dies in Jail After Refused Hospital Admission
Mayor Smythe asked Police Chief Boyle for a full report on the death of Henry Singleton, a Savannah man, who died in a police cell after being refused admission to the city hospital. Singleton had been taken to the hospital in delirium Tuesday night but was denied entry as insane and without room. A post mortem cited septic cerebrorenitis as the cause. Hospital authorities defend their actions citing lack of room and insanity. Chief Boyle will file a written report, and the mayor will decide on a further investigation.
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Wes
Charleston, &. C
Judger Smythe
Boyle
Henry Singleton
Savannah
Singleton
Smyth
Rural delivery routes altered raising mail delay concerns
In Eatonton Georgia rural carriers shifted their morning departures to 7 am, delaying the daily mail including The Daily Constitution and The Macon Telegraph by a day for many residents. Residents demand reinstatement of the former schedule while noting heavy inbound mail arrives at 11 am. Also reports intensifying Oklahoma heat reaching 106 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatonton
Daily Constitution
Macon Telegraph
Post Office
Daily Telegraph
Testimony Ends in Franklin Case as Arguments to Follow
Montgomery July 23 Special The testimony in the United States versus Robert N Franklin was concluded today with counsel’s arguments to continue tomorrow. The defense presented witnesses claiming a peonage case involving Pace’s and payments. the government highlighted improper arrests and missing warrants, hinting at bribery and governor involvement in Couse’s removal. Murphy case stories unfold as a union treasurer faces claims of embezzlement and a secret committee alleged to shield wrongdoing.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States
Robert ‘N. Franklin
Pace'a
Pace
Oscar Franklin
W. A. Couse
J. Sternfeld
Knox
Sternfeld
Frankin
Fach
Frankln
F M. Pruett
W. A
Couns
Franklin
Couse
Jelka
D. H. Riddle
Jelks
Was
Murphy
New York
John Hoyle
Commttes
Brooklynne Dealers’ Association
Fommlites Me Cheuselves
Nat Tomorte
End of Fight Two Weeks Off in Mississippi Primary
Jackson July 33 Special Two weeks from today the state primary election will be held and the remaining period will be marked by great activity among candidates. A second primary to settle the governor's race is likely between Vardaman and Crutz or Vardaman and Noel. Railroad commissioner seats may also require second primaries. The August 2 election will be largely a county event with possible gubernatorial runoff. Expected total vote around 90 000 to 100 000. Governor likely leads in votes. campaign literature floods the state capitol. Result timing suggests by midnight, with extensive facilities for returns.
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Vardaman
Crutz
Noel
First Carload of Elberton Peaches Shipped from Elbert County
Elberton Ga July 23 Special This weak the first car load of peaches ever shipped from Elbert county were shipped by B B Heard of Middleton to Philadelphia The fruit were of the Elberton variety and larger and finer than ever before Mr Heard's oldest trees are about five years old and yield more each year Professor Beck noted his oldest trees are fine upon the bed There are acres planted recently and still more are being set out
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert
Elberton
Eadbert County
B. B. Heard
Middleton
Philadelphia
Tail Doors Stand Wide Open in Columbia County
A partial and garbled local item notes wide open doors in Columbia County, with fragmented phrases mentioning public access and unclear officials. Readable names or dates do not emerge. the fragment hints at a broader notice but remains nonspecific.
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Columbia
4. C
Ceonee County Row
State Turns on Bondsmen Over Tax Collector Booker
Montgomery July 23 Special. Gov Jelks orders attorney general to sue the bondsmen of Lee county tax collector B R Booker for failing to settle with the state by July 1. Booker allegedly owes the state 37 140 and has given no explanation. Booker is a prominent Georgia politician. It is unclear where he is currently.
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Montgomery
Ala
Capitol
Jelks
B R. Booker
Lee County
Booker
Atlan Opelika
Bishop Capers Honored in South Carolina Diocese
Trinity church in Columbia marked the tenth anniversary of Bishop Eleon Capers’s consecration with an impressive service. A silver loving cup lined with gold was presented, the celebrant noting it scarcely held enough gold as about 350 dollars in gold was dropped into the cup.
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Collumbia
Trinity
Eliieon Capers
South Carolina
Fire in Heath Springs destroys business and depot
A disastrous fire swept Heath Springs in Lancaster County causing nearly $20,000 in losses. Principal business houses and the Southern Railway depot platform were destroyed in the blaze reported from Columbia on July 23.
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Heath Springs
Columbia
Lancaster County
Southern Railway
Seaboard Air Line Sells Weekend Trips to Wrightsville Beach
Seaboard Air Line offers Saturday weekend trips to Wrightsville Beach at 7.80 round trip with double daily service and through Pullman cars. Three days at the beach provide a cost effective outing. For details contact City Ticket Office Piedmont Hotel Annex 115 Peachtre Street.
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Seaboard Air Line
Wrightsville Beach
Pullman
Beach
City
Piedmont Hotel Annex
Peachgree Street
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R. T. Wyche
University Summer School
Hontetter
Irvines
Hostetter
Kentucky
Grand Jury
Methodists
Barnesville
Putnam County
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Mme
Robinnaire
Jacob’s Pharmacy
Whitehill Street
Atlanta, Ga
Mississippi
STATE
Bishop Capers
Fily
Sirens
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