Merchant resigns East Atlanta School post amid patron protest
Professor S A Merchant, principal of the East Atlanta School, tendered his resignation after a petition by dissatisfied patrons circulated for his removal. Miss Rusha Wesley elected as his successor amid ongoing intra community strife and accusations of trickery. Merchant charged petitioners with deceit and condemned East Atlanta as resisting modernization, saying the area prefers a rural education system. He noted discord extended to two women instructors and predicted continued conflict if the present system remains. Continued on Page Eleven.
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Committeemen Indignant Over Roosevelt Taft Feud
A majority of the Republican National Committee met at a downtown hotel after Roosevelt’s claim accusing the committee of seating Taft delegates from Alabama. Indignant members refused to comment while others urged silence. Taft backers say to stand on actions, ignoring Roosevelt’s charge. Campaign offices remained active despite Sunday travel. Francis J. Heney’s prosecution noted as continued.
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Two Wen Injured In Train Smash At Chamblee Ga
Two trains collided when Southern No. 36 derailed after an open switch near Chamblee Georgia at 3 82 yesterday. Flagman GC Bean and Engineer C C Blackmon were hurt. fireman and passengers uninjured. Engine damaged, freight cars torn. Track cleared after 1 hour 40 minutes. Investigation ordered. switch responsibility undetermined. Blackmon sent home to Hendrix Avenue. Memorial services planned for Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
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Steamroller in Chicago Roars Through RNC Assembly
In June sessions at the Coliseum Roosevelt backers push for broader press attendance while the RNC seats Taft delegates from Alabama Arkansas Florida and Georgia. Ormsby McHarg and Gordon Ramsay lobby committee members as politicking heats up with Roosevelt gaining little formal support.
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Gulf Coast Storm Warnings Issued From Washington
Tampa, Florida, June 9. Storm warnings were ordered up for the gulf coast to meet at 10 oclock with advisory northeast storm warnings shown from Cedar Keys to Galveston. The disturbance lies over the Gulf of Mexico south of the Louisiana coast.
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Rescue Of Broderick Reessner Crew After 36 Hours At Sea
Seven crewmen of the three masted schooner Broderick Reessner clung to a single mast for 36 hours after their vessel toppled in a gale off Hatteras. The waterlogged ship sank, leaving the men soaked and without food. The United Fruit steamer Carrillo rescued them at 3 30 p m, latitude 35 48 N, longitude 74 5 W, as the vessel headed to New York.
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Wedding Robbery By Court Of Inquiry In Annapolis
A wedding at Annapolis last night for Miss Lilliane Martin and Ensign Thales Boyd was disrupted by a court of inquiry into a collision between two government vessels off the naval academy. Missing ushers and a best man were replaced quietly as the ceremony proceeded after a delay at the bride’s home. The inquiry, ordered by Captain J. H. Gibbons, involved the Argo and the Robert Cenih, with Ensign Mason and Barbéy aboard pending investigation.
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Wooden Leg to Be Buried With Self Slain Playwright
New Orleans June 9 Despondent over a rejected play manuscript Henry B Huger 26 unmarried cut his throat and wrists at his home yesterday and died today at a hospital On his death bed he expressed a wish that a wooden leg be buried with his body The wish will be complied with
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Dancer Menaced Taft and Party Near Old Point Va
The presidential yacht Mayflower with President Taft and Mrs Taft aboard narrowly avoided collision with the steamer Northland near Point Lookout where the Potomac meets Chesapeake Bay. Officers on both vessels acted quickly. the Northland warned to pass the Mayflower and the near-miss caused momentary shock among passengers. The Mayflower had left Washington for Hampton Roads with a party that included General William Howard Taft, Representative P H Gillett, Clarence H Kelsey, Mrs Kelsey, Mrs Francia G Newlands, Major T L Rutledds, and aides J N Timpson. The Northland, on a regular run to Ola Point and Norfolk, kept the yacht in view but did not attempt to pass.
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Admiral Lamerton Dies After Surrender Note
Rear Admiral Benjamin Peffer Lamberton retired U.S. Navy chief of staff to Admiral Dewey and the man who received the surrender of the Spanish fleet at Manila died suddenly at his Washington home. Born 1844 in Pennsylvania, he rose from Civil War service to command the South Atlantic fleet and later chaired the Wentworth board. A widow and one son survive. arrangements pending. burial planned at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Stevens to Lecture on Atlanta Pageant at Capital City Club
Thomas W. Stevens of Chicago will speak this afternoon at 5 at the Capital City Club under the Atlanta Art Association about staging a pageant for Atlanta. No admission fee.
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Dock Strikers Set to Return to Work in London
Reported belief centers on a midweek resumption of dockyard labor by about 20,000 strikers. Demonstrations were held at Are Hill today as readers express views on approved terms and potential concessions. If talks fail, a national strike is deemed likely, with broad disruption anticipated.
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Unreadable fragment hints at memorial service
Fragmentary text mentions a service at a monument and a funeral event possibly tied to a death and remembrance observance. Names and exact details are unclear due to OCR damage.
American Warships Ordered to Havana to Stop Race War
President Gomez avoided comment as American naval action was ordered from Key West to Havana after Minister Beaupré reported Havana’s area descended into a race war. Admiral Osterhaus and a dispatch ship were to patrol Cuban waters amid anti Negro demonstrations and clashes across Havana and suburbs.
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One convict shot dead and two wounded in Ban Quentin riot
Ban Quentin prison broke into a violent grub strike mutiny as 300 to 400 prisoners pelted the general mess hall with dishes and pots. H L Lynnwood, a naval prisoner, was shot dead by a guard while Frank Taylor and H A George were wounded. Guards opened fire at the doorway while 1,900 inmates ate. Warden Hoyle said discipline would follow for many rioters.
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Business and Religion in Modern Life Debate
An Atlanta editori al, quoted by Dr G L Hanscom at Central Congregational Church, argues that Christian principles can harmonize with business success. Letters from local business leaders including T K Glenn S M Inman Asa G Candler and others support compatibility, with pamphlets mailed to clergymen and religious groups statewide.
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Death ends Hek byline column author Huen Keogh
Chicago June 3 Huen Keogh known as Hek a prominent Chicago sporting writer died at his home age 48 He had been in newspaper work for thirty one years The death stops his long running column and his contributions to sports journalism become a memory for readers and colleagues alike.
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Weather Prophecy: PROBABLY RAIN
Washington forecast reports cloudy conditions with likely rain across several states. Forecasters expect mixed showers and temperatures to vary, with rain chances higher in the south portions of Georgia, Florida, and Alabama on Monday and Tuesday.
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