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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1912

Page

7

Ghost of Convent Swipes Polish Patriot’s Sword

The old estate, cursed after Copcutt’s appearance, saw five dogs die in the cellar. The Polish Catholic community nearby grew anxious as Dworzak bought the property and Father Joseph blessed it, turning it into a convent. Mon day night the nuns woke to strange noises and found the sword missing, reviving local ghost tales.

New York Tadeusz Kosciuszko el Casmir Yonkers John B. Copeutt Copcutt Dworzak Father Joseph

Atlanta Exposition Space Subscriptions Surpass Two Thirds

The chamber of commerce reports subscriptions for floor space at the Atlanta manufacturers exposition exceed two thirds of capacity. The Auditorium Armory will host the event the first ten days of August with about 22 000 square feet, and subscriptions reached around 16 500 by Friday afternoon. Several major Atlanta firms have yet to commit, but next meeting aims to fill all space. The show will feature only Atlanta made goods and is billed as one of the largest in the South, boosting the city’s profile. Subscribed firms include Enterprise Manufacturing, Tripod Paint, Southern Broom, Montag Brothers, Moncrief Furnace, Atlanta Manufacturing & Supply, Perfection Canopy, A E Hill, Warren Manufacturing, Gate City Coffin, J M Karwisch, Atlanta Milling, Empire Printing & Box, F J Coolede & Son, Nunnally Company, A M Robinson, and Blue Seal Ice Cream.

Chamber of Commerce Auditorium Armory Atlanta

Funeral notices and obituaries from Atlanta area

Deaths and funeral arrangements for C. W. Camp W A Kilpatrick and family members include services at residences and interments in Hollywood Oakland and Magon s church. Elizabeth Bell mourned. Mrs Crawford with her mother. Judge Henry C Hargett dies after typhoid fever. L P McBurnett buried in Bremen with Masonic honors. Homer Giles 17 months old dies at private sanitarium. services at Poole s and Magon s church.

Elizabeth Bell Hugh Crawford Federal Asheville N. C Mra Crawford Andy Mce-Elroy Homer Giles J Gilles Poole Nnts Magon’s Church

North Carolina Democrats pick eight delegates to Baltimore

Raleigh June 7 after a long session the state democratic convention elected eight delegates to the Baltimore convention and by a vote of 503 to 596 endorsed Governor Wilson. Delegates were uninstructed with six favoring Wilson and two neutral. The tumultuous meeting adjourned at 6:30 this morning after midnight fights over a state ticket and endorsing NC officers and congressmen. Locke Craig unanimously named governor with other offices chosen. B L Draughtridge and George P Pell won after hard battles.

Raleigh N. C At- Yarne Baltimore Woodrow Wilson Wilson North Carolina Congress Kitchen Simmons Locke Craig B. L. Draughtridge Leutenant George P. ‘Pell Hardights R. Glenn W. C Jilian Wesel Andy

Defend Professor Smith At Boys High Banquet

The 1912 Boys High School senior class defends Professor F H Smith director of the commercial department against accusations of graft for engrossing names on diplomas and charging 50 cents. They state he did the work well, was trusted, and deserve innocence. An open letter from former classes supports him, calling the charges childish and unwise.

F. H. Smith Professor Smith Gershon Hadas Stanton ¥Vonlay John W. Hill Hal Hulsey Louis Lepter William Wickliffe Masters William. .C Matthews Robert Cornwall Morris Lewie A. Pinkussohn John Wealey Russey, Jr Algernon Hoke Swann Gaines Winningham Walter Isadore Abelson Albert J. Andrews George Lester Bell, Jr Basom J Smith Jahnesa

Knights Attend Unveiling of Memorial to Columbus

Washington June 7 Thousands of Knights of Columbus arrived on special trains to attend tomorrow's unveiling of the Columbus memorial statue by Laredo Taft. The event includes a huge parade, state and church dignitaries, and a Taft address after a wreath laying at Mount Vernon.

John Corrigan, Jr Washington Knights of Columbus Christopher Columbus Taft Lme Laredo Taft Congress Catholic University of America Victor J. Dowling Supreme Court of New York State Marquis Cunan Confalonieri James T. McCleray Minnesota House Committee On Naval Academy Knights of Columbia James A. Flaherty Philadelphia Mexico Cuba Canada Philippines Arade Convention Hall Cano H. Randolph District of Columbia Edward D. White Supreme Court of the United States Edward L. Hearn New York Supreme Knight The T. St. John Gaffney United States Dresden Mount Vernon P. C. Knox Supreme Court of Appeals of Maurice F. Egan Denmark Oswald A. Hornsby Porto Rico Roman Martinez C. P. Conway St. Johns N. F Sidney Australia Georgia Knights Victor J. Dorr Augusta Richard A. Magill Atlanta Rang Knights

Weekly Trade Review Reports Mixed Economic Signals

R G Dun & Co says trade activity shows strength in bank clearings railroad earnings and pig iron production while commercial failures rise modestly versus last year. Iron and steel and copper show optimism with potential high activity later. labor shortages persist in the Connellsville coke region and textile and dry goods demand improves as weather aids distribution.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Connellsville

Supreme Court limits patent damages in improvements case

Washington June 7. The Supreme Court rules an infringer need pay only 1 dollar in damages if improvements on the patent are involved and the patent owner cannot show how profits split between improvements and use of the patent. Westinghouse v Wagner concerns an electric converter and the old limit on transmission distance.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Wagner Electric Manufacturing Company

Church bans wearing neckties in Brethren conference

York Pa June 7 Members of the Church of the Brethren at their annual conference vote to discipline members who wear neckties in the future. The decision vows to deal with such wearers in love and forbearance initially, but may classify persistent offenders as disorderly members.

York Church of the Brethren Miniatera

Cotton Market Sharp Rise on Rain Losses and Export Hopes

New York reports cotton prices climbed after weeks of rain in Georgia Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana while Tennessee Texas Arkansas and Oklahoma faced drought. Export demand remains extraordinarily strong with estimated 10 275 000 bales already shipped and potential gains before season end. Bulls foresee a smaller crop and higher consumption despite a government outlook near 13 million bales. heavy buying by Wall Street and major traders fueled the rally and shorts covered as prices advanced.

New York Brazi Havre Hamburg Sefennig Aigher Rio Santos Juura Brasilian Jundiahy Santosable Sao Paulo Rao Paulo Yatagiaro Tairlo Espe Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Texas Arkansas Oklahoma Atlantic Gulf States Wall Street

Hesters Weekly Cotton Statement Shows Mixed Movements

New Orleans June figures indicate increases in movement into sight compared with last year for the 281 days of the season, but declines versus the year before last and 1908. Weekly exports, total season takings, and world visible supply are detailed with numbers for American and foreign mills, northern and southern spinners, and regional stock changes.

New Orleans Heater United States Mississippi Ohio Potomac Milly Canada Southern Mills North South Seaboard Hasters Egypt Brazil India Great Britain Europe Ners Hester Nada Savannah Galveston

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