Standhard Southam Newspaper Declares Publication Schedule
The Tri Weekly Publaben Daily edition announces Clark Howell and Albert Howell among editors and directors. General managers listed include Ex. Black and H W Grads with Clark Howell named in leadership. The text outlines publication identity and editorial leadership.
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Standhard Southam
Publaben
Tri
E .Clark ‘Howell
Clack Howell
Albert Howell
Black
HW. Grads
Clark Howell, Jre
Forsyth Street Viaduct Closure Sparks Downtown Traffic Jam
The Forsyth Street viaduct closure worsens congestion on Broad Peachtree Waitehall and Pryor streets as vehicles, streetcars, and riders face delays. Officials warn a through artery is needed and call for faster work to pave and reopen the Forsyth route or build the Spring Street viaduct to relieve pressure.
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Itreet
Forsyth Street
Forsyth
Broad
Peachtree
Waitehall
Pryor
Alabama Street
Candler
Jesson
Trowder
Igen
Spring Street
Blackshear Times Predict Upward Turn in Local Business
The Georgia weekly urged better business conditions with a sober outlook. It urged shrewd business men to admit improvement and predicted growth in manufacturing and productivity, while stressing the need for everyone to work and adapt. It warned that recovery hinges on people finding work or taking up new occupations.
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Blackshear Times
Georgia
the Times
Moon
Phesen
Ifan
Pappy
Keep Working for a Hopeful Condition and Prosperity
The text urges ongoing effort with hearty good will to find worthy work. It emphasizes that willing people can always find tasks to improve prosperity and serve the common good, framing work as a path to a brighter condition.
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Sal
Mothers Address Late Night Dancing Problem In Atlanta
The Atlanta Woman's Club convened to seek correction of late hour dancing and after-hours auto rides around Atlanta. A speaker noted young women attend dances late and blamed home influence, urging mothers to lead reform. He emphasized the home as the key to preventing moral lapses and questioned external authorities' effectiveness.
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Ate’lanta Woman's Club
Atlanta
Altosgether
Georgia Pistol Plague Touches Innocent Girl Death
A Waycross incident highlights a deadly hip-pocket pistol causing the death of a young girl amid shooting affrays in Douglas. The piece laments Georgia’s rising homicide rate tied to liquor and pistols, urging action by lawmakers lawmen and the public. The tragedy underscores a pattern of innocent victims and criminal misuse.
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Waycross
Caine
Douglas
Thurs
Georgia
Pardon Requested for Harry Cross in 1918 Murder Case
An application for the pardon of Harry a Cross, white, convicted in Bibb County's July 1918 term for the murder of his wife, was filed by Attorney John R. Cooper. Cross began his life sentence in 1920, making him ineligible for parole under current law, prompting a straight pardon request.
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Harry A Cross
Superior
Bibb County
John,r. Cooper
Tuacon
Cross
Cooper
Just From Georgia By Feane and Stanton
A collage of rural and humorous verse lines and quotes from Georgia papers and local voices. The piece offers regional dialect snippets, light satire, and reflections on weather, money dreams, and small-town life with names like Savannah News Crawfordville and Ozark Speculator referenced through quoted lines. It captures a slice of early 20th century humor and opinion, melding verse, dialogue, and brief observations.
How Republicans Fogged League of Nations Issue
Edward Berwick of Pacific Grove California writes that Ambassador Hervey misrepresented U.S. stance on the League of Nations. He notes Hoover Taft and Harding positions, questions Johnson’s noncommittal replies, and urges settling international differences by dialogue over force.
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League of Nations
Hervey
London
United States of America
Hoover
Taft
Harding
Johnson
Marlon
Mr. Herding
Edward Berwick
Pacific Grove
Cal
Bits of New York Life by O O Mintyre peel
A fragmentary humorous sketchset in New York City through a narrator’s reminiscences. It recalls theatergoers Broadway stars and park moments with Francine Larrimore feeding squirrels, plus a digressive note on Petro Glolfith and organ grinders. The piece blends satire with vivid city scenes and observational anecdotes.
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New York
Life
O. Mintyre
Health Talks By William Brady M D on Preventing Infections
A correspondent asks how to prevent infections, not just treat them. Brady argues against routine sprays or gargles, cites influenza prophylaxis evidence in troops, warns germicidal dentifrices may harm nasal defenses, and advocates avoiding exposure within five feet of someone with a cold. He notes natural nasal defenses and rest as safer, effective measures.
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Coryza
Dobell
Elks Minstrels Parade Opens Three Day Atlanta Show
The Atlanta Elks present a three day minstrel festival at the Atlanta theater with 100 performers in a big program. A noon Thursday parade featuring 100 singers dancers and comedians will march the downtown streets, led by the 40 piece Bila minstrel band. Women cast members will ride decorated autos in the procession.
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Atlanta
Elks
Tunor
I N Line
Summer Courses At Oglethorpe Open To Public
Oglethorpe University opens its summer term with enrollment double last year. A full line of standard courses is offered. Students from across the South use the term to shorten college work, make up deficiencies, or remove conditions. Teachers courses include intelligence testing and credit granted for degree or professional standing.
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Oglethorpe University
South
New York Herald Credits Dr Crawford W Long Over Morton
Dispatches from Athens Ga show University of Georgia honors Dr William Crawford Long for first intentional anesthesia in 1842, four years before Morton. The piece notes Sima history, Jackson and Faraday milestones, and the press favors public acknowledgment for those who announce discoveries.
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New York Herald
Athens
University
Hall of Fame
W. ?. G. Morton
University of Georgia
Wiliam Crawford
Southern College
Morton
Boston
J. Marion Sima
Bryant Park
Long
Dr. Long
Charlies T. Jackson
Dr. Jackson
Faraday
Sir Humphrey Davy
Davy
Jackson
Pliny
Herodotus
Hoa Thoa
Columbus
Oersted
Copenhagen
Morse
Bell
Humphrey Davy
Wolison
Dr. Morton
Rev H L Crumley Honored At Decatur Orphans Home
Portrait unveiling for Rev H L Crumley set Friday at 4 at the Decatur orphans home. M Davies, friend of Crumley and the home, will speak as children participate. Crumley led the institution for twenty years until his death, improving finances and expanding the number of children cared for.
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Rev. H. L. Crumley
Orphans' Home
H. L. Crumley
Decatur
M. Davies
Methodist Delegates Gather for North Atlanta District Session
Delegates from forty seven Methodist churches in the North Atlanta district will attend a two day session starting this morning at 7:? o'clock at the Decatur Orphans Home. Bishop Candler will preside.
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North Atlanta
Decatur
Candler
Atlanta Kiwanis Promised Help For 1922 Convention
Letters to Fred Houser secretary of the Atlanta Convention bureau indicate strong support for Atlanta in securing the 1922 International Kiwanis convention in Cleveland June 20 to 28. Messages from hotel and chamber officials urge assistance, noting Fort Worth proximity and Atlanta as the southern convention city.
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Fred Houser
Atlant Convention Bureau
Atlanta
Ots Kiwanis
Cleveland
J. K. Blatchford
American Hotel Association
Herman 0. Kletzach
Wisconsin State Hotel‘ Association
Carl J. Baer
St Louis, Chamber of Commerce
Frank M. Robinson
Kansas City Convention Bureau
A .D. Manning
Kiwanis Club
Poreau
Oklo
International Organization
Frank. E. Robinson
Convention
Kansas City
Don 2
Ricksecker
Georgia Taxes Paid by Public Utilities in 1920 Revealed
State railroad commission report to the governor shows more than four million dollars paid in taxes by public utility corporations in Georgia for 1920, up from about three million in 1917. Steam railroads led with 2.76 million, followed by gas and electric light and power firms at 1.36 million. Other paid taxes include telephone 272,869.57, telegraph 62,961.56, compress 127,988.80, terminal 58,303.26, and express 16,426.57. Taxes go to state, counties, municipalities and school districts from utility rate earnings.
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State Railroad Commission
Georgia
Publs Service Corporations
Inman Secures $250000 Loan at 6 Percent
Edward H. Inman obtained $250,000 from the New England Mutual Life Insurance Market company at 6 percent interest. The loan, secured by the building housing the Avison-Paxon-Stokes company at 55-61 Whitehall Street, signals market normalization as rates had hovered above 6 percent for over a year.
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Atlanta
Adair Realty and Trust Company
Edward H. Inman
New England Mutual Life Tnar Ket Company
Inman
avison-Paxon-Stokes Company
Whitehall Street
Grotto to Entertain Prophets and Ladies At Hall Friday Night
William R. McDuffie, monarch of Ararat Grotto, has planned a Friday night program at Grotto hall Forsyth building. The event opens at o'clock with an elaborate first part by Grotto officers, nearly revealing grotto secrets, followed by songs and dances by skilled artists and dancing to close. Prophets must show their current year's card to admit their parties and ladies and children of prophets are welcome.
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William R. McDuffie
Ararat Grotto
Grotto Hall
Forsyth Building
Graduation Awards at Marist College
Graduation exercises at Marist College were held Tuesday evening in the school auditorium with Father Louis A. Pelletier presiding. Major Eugene Schmit presented the military awards to Walter Herger, Paul Smith, Charles Lynch, Randolph Perry, Captain Michael Dorsch, and Corporal Victor Corrigan for drilled company and squad honors. Diploma recipients included Michael P. Dorsch, William E. Bisas, Robert Bruce Bullock, Frank B. Huff, Charles J. Lynch, Ebbert W. Madden, Nelson R. Martin, and William I. Spalding.
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Mariat College
Louis A. Pelletier
James A. Horton
Eugene Schmit
Walter Herger
Paul Smith
Charles Lynch
D. C
Randolph Perry
Michael Dorsch
Victor Corrigan
Michael P. Dorsch
William E. Bisas
Robert Bruce Bullock
Frank B. Huff
Charles J. Lynch
Ebbert W. Madden
Nelson R. Martin
William I. Spalding
National City Bank Announces Executive Changes
Charles V Rich resigns as executive manager of National City Bank of New York. Board accepts resignation at a Tuesday meeting. The quarterly dividend of four percent to stockholders of record July 24 is declared along with a two percent dividend for stockholders of July. James A Stillman resigns as chairman and E P Swenson elected as his successor.
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Charles V. Rich
New York
National City Bank
City
Atlanta
Rich
James A. Stillman
E P. Swenson
Rally to be Held by Fifth Ward Patriotic Club
The Fifth Ward Patriotic Club invites the public to a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Junior Order hall at the corner of Marietta Street and Boss Avenue. Women are urged to attend, with refreshments and music planned, followed by addresses by H. Puckett and other speakers.
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Fifth Ward
Junior Order
Marietta Street
Boss Avenue
H. . Puckett
Jutta I
No Rain Forecast May Break Atlanta Drought Record
The weather page notes Atlanta has seen twenty days without rain, risking a new drought record first set in 1878. C F von Herrmann of the Atlanta weather bureau expects no rain next week while Washington predicts possible showers Friday. The century-old drought history shows 20 days have occurred in past springs, with this year potentially surpassing the record.
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C. F. von Herrmann
Weather Bureau
Atlanta
Washington
Ashington Dispatch
von Herrman
Memorial Day Holiday Declared In Atlanta Schools
The Atlanta public schools will observe Memorial Day May 30 as a holiday after a unanimous board vote. Fitzhugh Lee Camp Na 6 urged observance with J. P. Haunson speaking. Commissioner Atcheson nominated Mrs. Edgar Alexander to the Indy board of visitors, replacing Mrs. Adams, and portable school rooms were proposed to ease congestion, referred to the finance committee.
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Board of Education
Atlanta
Fitzhugh Lee
United Spanish War Veterans
J. P. Haunson
Spoksman
Carl Atcheson
Edgar Alexander
Indy Board of Visitors
Eighth Ward
Acceed
Albert S. Adams
Shea
W. H. Tarrell
Memorial Meeting Honors Andy McElroy At Carnegie Hall
Andrew McElroy was remembered at a memorial service organized by the American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic. Judges Brown and other leaders presided as speakers from churches fraternal orders and labor groups offered tributes. Messages of sympathy from state officials were read and resolutions praising McElroy’s work were unanimously adopted.
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Andrew McElroy
American Association For Recognition
Carnegie Library Assembly Hall
W. A. Brown
Association
Misa Millia McClure
First Baptist Church
M. D. Gleason
Royal Order of Moose
H. G. Keeney
Ancient Order of Hibernians
John McCall
S H Willis Passes In Atlanta Hospital
S H Willis of Greensboro Georgia died today at Georgia Baptist hospital Atlanta after several weeks illness He was 40 and served as clerk of Greene County Superior Court for over fourteen years He retired in January due to ill health He was popular in Greensboro survived by wife two daughters Clyde Florence Willis a brother H D Willis of New York and two sisters Mrs Stelle Hyer Belle Fouches SDak and Mrs Susie Saunders Greensboro Federal services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon by Rev Jackson Harris Interment in city cemetery
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Grensboro
H. Willis
Greensboro
Georgia Baptist Hospital
Atlanta
Greene County
Misses Clyde
Florence Willis
H. D. Willis
New York
Stelle Hyer
Belle Fouches
Dak
Susie Saunders
Jackson Harris
City
Major Jeffers Wins in Race for Congress
Anniston Alabama June 8 Special Complete unofficial returns show Major Lamar Jeffers the Democratic candidate for Congress from Alabama fourth district defeated Judge A Longshore by a margin of 4385 votes. The judge carried only two counties in the district.
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Anniston
Ala
Lamar Jeffers
Alabama
Jeffers
A. 2. Longshore
New Trial to Be Given Davis in Killing Case
Soperton Georgia June 8 Special judge Echol Graham orders a new trial for Dan Davis and schedules a special term of Treutlen Superior Court to try Davis along with Roy Durden Wyley Smith and EF Coleman all jailed on charges of poisoning cropper William Hall and disposing his body in a stream with an automobile the defense cites a car wreck in the stream and drowning of fish as alternative explanation juror W B N Thigpen and prosecutor W J Darlay are noted in the grounds for the new trial
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Soperton
Dan Davis
Echol Graham
McRae
Treutlen Superior Court
Davis
Roy Durden
Wyley Smith
EF. E. Coleman
William Hall
Hall
Graham
W. B. N. Thigpen
W. J. Darlay
Civitans to Meet Friday With Reports and Prizes
The Atlanta Civitan club plans a Friday meeting in the Kimball House breakfast room from 12 30 to 2 00 pm. Park Davis will report on the Birmingham convention and Fred Houser will recount humorous sidelights. Clarence Aldred will sing. two attendance prizes will be awarded, including three pairs of all the way silk hose and 35 00 in Victrola records.
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Atlanta
Kim
Park Dallis
Birmingham
Fred Houser
Clarence Aldred
Yaarab Chanters
Ong
Civitan Rambo
Civitan Robinson
Phillips & Crew Company
Atlanta Presbytery All Day Rally Encourages Youth Delegations
The Atlanta Presbytery urges all city Presbyterian churches to send delegations of young people and interested adults to an all day rally at Rock Springs Church on Thursday. A dinner will be provided by the church to participants.
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At- Ianta Presbytery
Rock Springs ‘Church
Women to Form a Chamber of Commerce Department
A new women’s department of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce was formally inaugurated in the chamber assembly hall. An eight member executive committee plus a chairman and vice chairman will govern the department, which becomes a bureau within the chamber with women serving on the board of directors. The meeting, called by Chamber President Les Ashcraft, attracted many leaders who praised the plan as expanding women’s roles and strengthening liaison with men’s work.
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Woman's Department
Atlanta Chamber For Commerce
Atlanta
Chamber Guild
Way
No.wise
Chamber
Htin
Les Ashcraft
Charles E. Robertson
Elen Boehm
Jonnie Bowle
Ada, Booth
Newton Craig
C. E. Dowman
Irma
Finley
Jessie Muse
Laura Smith
M.P. Tags
Caroline Thomas
Annie
Haquer
Tech Students Prepare For Graduation At Alumni Events
Georgia Tech students wrap two week exam period set to end Friday. Monday features National Association in the Tech M C A assembly, a barbecue, a Tech Performance at Howard theatre with football film reel. Alumni Banquet follows at 7 30 p m at the Piedmont Driving Club.
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Georgia Tech
National Association
Tech ¥. M.C
Tech
Howard Theatre
Rera
Ion
Piedmont Driving Club
Officer Saves Life By Firing Bullet Into Negro's Pistol
Monticello June 8 A gun battle left officer B C G Price unharmed but his left middle finger severed by a shot from suspect Frank Wilson. Price fired into Wilson s pistol disabling it and killing Wilson moments later. Coroner s inquest returns a verdict of justifiable homicide.
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Monticello
B. CG. Price
Frank Wilson
Price
Homer Denton Enters Council Campaign For Eleventh Ward
Homer C Denton a young Atlanta attorney and member of the city Democratic executive committee from the eleventh ward formally announced his candidacy for councilman to succeed J H Olson. Denton a 1916 resident and University of Alabama graduate has not run for office before and has submitted his registration for the next executive committee meeting. Olson is expected to run again but has not announced his plans.
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Homer C. Denton
Democratic
J. H. Olson
Denton
Atlanta
University of Alabama
Friends of
Savannah schools weigh curtailing modern subjects
In Savannah Georgia, the board of education faces a possible cut of music art physical training and other modern features to save funds after a failed bond issue. The finance committee must craft an economical operation plan to equip the Junior High School opening next year, as the board’s Monday night decision looms.
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Savannah
Board of Education
Lower school age urged in Savannah
At the Waters Avenue Area Kindergarten association annual meeting in Savannah, a movement was started to seek legislative change in Georgia law. The proposal aims to lower the compulsory attendance age or include kindergarten instruction for children under the current school age limits.
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Savannah
Waters Avenue Area Kindergarten Association
Georgia
Gang Terma: Chosen: Juliette Georgia June 8
At the last term of the Monroe County Superior Court a defendant avoided conviction by paying a fine after being offered the alternative. The incident led to an increase in chaos and an additional gang force. Only one prisoner remains in the county jail.
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Juliette
Superior Court
Monroe
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