Elks Convention Rooms Sought as Atlanta Sees High Demand
Atlanta braces for the Elks convention July 9 to 14 as demand for rooms soars. Hotels, boarding houses, and apartments are filling fast and residents are urged to offer suitable rooms through Sam C. Little’s hotels and housing committee. State the location beds baths breakfast available and be prepared for inspection. Flexible charges allowed for quality accommodations.
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Atlanta
Sam C. Little
Mr. Little
Elks
Trooms
Peachtree Arcade
Brilliant Ballet at Elks Convention in Atlanta
Under New ton Laser, a famed southern producer, the city Auditorium hosts a lavish Elks convention program in July featuring a grand ballet led by Miss Annie Mae Coleman. Atlanta dancers, costumes by Laura Mays, three elaborate balls July 10 11 and 12, with Virgil Sheppard decorating the venue and a large colored chorus performing southern folk songs.
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Newton Laser
South
City Auditorium
Laser
Annie Mae Coleman
Atlanta
Mr. Laver
Coleman
Mr. Laser
Elka
Laura Mays
Miss Coleman
Focink
Eniire
Virgil Sheppard
W. W. Sheppard
Ng Elks
Elks
Elates
Last Call for Lodge Regalia at Pollock and Berg
Urges members of the lodge to submit clothing orders for official parade regalia. Delinquents should call Pollock and Berg immediately for proper measurements and complete costume items including umbrella scarf hat band and related features.
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Pollock & Berg
Pollock & Berg's
Elks Urge Members to Wear Emblems at Convention
Exalted Ruler Urges all lodge members to wear an emblem on the coat lapel from now through the convention. The goal is to show visible evidence of a loyal Elks body during Atlanta's landmark event. Details of the drive to be printed in the Convention News.
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BL. F. McClelland
Atlanta
Elks
Bie Jam
Elks plan religious services for Atlanta convention
Rev Rus sel K South leads Elks religious services committee for the July 9 14 Atlanta convention expected to draw 75000 visitors. The plan calls for ministers or laymen from Elks to fill most pulpits on the Sunday before opening day with participation from Dr David Marx Dr W W Mominger and Father C N Jackson. Circles have been sent to area churches inviting ministers and laymen to fill pulpits in a bid to foster unity and devotion during the event.
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Atlanta
Russel K. South
Elks’ Organization
Grand Lodge
David Marx
Jewish Temple
W., W. Mominger
Ail Saints’ Church
Roy
C. N. Jackson
St. Anthony
West End
New Reparations Offer Assured Large Majority
Berlin reports a big Reichstag majority is assured for the new reparations plan drawn by the German cabinet. A socialist leader said the offer, to be approved next week, has full party backing though some tensions arise over terms. Industrialists may fund more than the capital tax while fears linger over eight hour day removal and railroads under government control. Labor promises to oppose any changes, and a potential law to guarantee industrialist funds may follow. Household hints cover hair brushes cleaning and baking soda use.
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Berlin
National Party Committee
Germany
Reichstagg
Ur Medicine Cabinet
Parade Plans Elaborate Pageant for Atlanta Elks Convention
Colonel Walter P. Andrews announces plans for a four hour parade in Atlanta during the Elks convention, with 75 000 spectators expected and a mile long procession featuring hundreds of members, decorated floats, banners and a 150 scout flag. Prizes include cups and flags to lodges for largest turnout, best uniformed body, and best parade display.
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Atlanta
Colonel Andrews
Elis
Elsdom
Golf Committee Plans for Atlanta Elks Convention
A. A. Doonan chairs the Golfing committee for the Atlanta Elks Convention and has arranged a busy late July program. Committees from Druid Hills, Brookhaven, West End, East Lake, Ansley Park and others will supervise visiting golfers. A tentative schedule opens Monday 9 with an 18-hole handicap medal event in three classes. Class A includes home handicaps 14 or under. Class B 15 to 24. Class C over 24. Prizes will be awarded in each class.
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A. A. Doonan
Atlanta Elks Convention Board
Atlanta
Druid Hills
Brookhaven
West End
East Lake
Ansley Park
General Golf Committee
Golf Committee
Doonan
Ander
Railroads Plan Luxurious Pullman Cities for Elks Convention
Atlanta prepares for 75 000 Elk visitors July 9 to 14 by parking hundreds of Pullman sleepers in rail yards. Railroads from Georgia to Nashville coordinate water, electric, showers, and telephones, offering portable hotels near centers of the city while Elks attend the convention.
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Atlanta
Pullman
Pullmann
Joe P. Billups
West Point
Woodall
L. N
Georgia
Louisville & Nashville
Central Avenue
Union Station
St Iunter Street
Butler Street
State Capitol
Georgia Railroad
Southern
Jére Beam
Southern Railway
North Avenue
Marietta Street
Harris
Noshville, Chattanooga
Reservations Rolling In From Elks of America
A Georgia Atlanta convention invites Elks from across the United States July 9 to 14. The Atlanta event is expected to draw 75 000 plus, with lodges from Florida Texas Oklahoma and Minnesota planning large contingents and mascots. The article highlights the nationwide turnout and city preparations.
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Elks
Atlanta
John S. McClelland
Comvention Board
Constitution
South
United States
Florida
Wallace Frazier
Elks' Clubs
Mr. Frazier
Tri- City
Daytona
Daytona Beach
Seabreeze
Big Elks’ Lodge
San Antonio
Texas
Bill Sparks
Jackson Zouave
Paw
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Oka
Great Southwest
Elks’ Lodge
Mexia
Oil
Golden West
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Pittsburgh
Georgia
Southland
Plans for women at Elks meeting in Atlanta
Atlanta leaders Mrs. Boykin and Mrs. McClelland named joint chairmen to oversee women visitors during the July Elks convention. The Elks will designate the Elis home as a ladies headquarters with about fifty wives assisting. A full social program includes a reception and tea, an auto tour of city gardens, Emory, Druid Hills, Stone Mountain memorial, and visits to parks and notable homes.
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Atlanta
Elks
B. MM. Boykin
Mra
F. McClelland
McClelland
Tut Broyles
The
Elks’ Club
Convention Board
Emory University
Druid Hills
Stone Mountain
Indies
Grant
Piedmont Parks
Joel Chandler Clarris
Uncle Remus
Pressure for Change in Liquor Policy Faces Officials
Washington dispatch reports mounting doubts about enforcement of Prohibition. Officials say methods defeat efforts as bootleggers grow more efficient. Debate centers on moral appeals versus enforcement mechanics and the impact of the Mullan Gate repeal and New York’s role on local police agencies.
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Louis Seibold
Washington
Prohibition Enforcement Department
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition
Prohibition Department
Haynes
Enforcement
Treasury
Prohibition Bureau
Smith
New York
New York State
Convention Headquarters Set Up in Peachtree Arcade
The Elks national convention moves its convention board headquarters from 40 Fast Ellis Street to rooms 2426 Peachtree Arcade, effective June 1. John B. McClelland and Colonel Walter P. Andrews will lead the new offices with housing, hotels, and parade committees also based there. A dedicated telephone line and a corps of clerks will support the growing workload ahead of the July gathering.
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Elks
Convention Board
Ellis
Fast Ellis Street
Peachtree Arcade
John 8. McClelland
Walter P. Andrews
Peachtree Street
Havaeen
Mr. McClelland
Colonel Andrews
Hotels and Housing Committee
Sam C. Little
Parade and Entertainment Committee
Lakewood Park
Atlanta Elks Promise Safe, Orderly July Convention
Atlanta leaders pledge strict oversight to keep the Elks convention free of rough sports and disorder. Genial Rob Gordon and the 1923 convention board vow robust entertainment while rejecting any profit motive and urging Lodge 78 members to monitor and report plans that could mar Elkdom’s honor.
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Big Benevolent Organization
Rob” Gordon
Atlanta
Atrace
Enforcement debates over dry law effectiveness split government
Divergent views between Mr. Haynes and other federal leaders on enforcement methods. Reports claim bootlegging networks now exceed prior levels with supply surpassing demand and prices tightening. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League questions accurate bootlegger counts, while court and Justice Department figures disagree with his estimate.
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Haynes
United States
Federal Enforcement Department
Sen Lries
Atlantic Seaboard
Gulf States
Pacific Coast
Canadian
Anti- Saloon League
Wheeler
Department of Justice
Bootlegging Seen Across Nation and Capital
The piece notes estimates of bootleggers from 1,000 to 3,000 near Washington and asserts a possible 25,000 bootleggers in New York City. It highlights a new bootlegging industry with powerful groups avoiding responsibility, and records President Harding calling for improved federal state cooperation. Sixteen governors attended a conference agreeing to another meeting to discuss a unified plan.
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Washington
National Capitol
Wheeler
Federal Enforcement Bureau
New York City
Harding
Telephone Exchange Installed for Elks Convention
A private exchange at Ellis' convention board headquarters handles rising calls during convention week. Atlanta lodge No. 78 members are urged to update the new Ivy 3712 number. The operator also serves as information chief for lodge matters and general inquiries.
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Ellis’ Convention Board
Atlanta Lodge No. 78
Pat” Broyles
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