Rival Syndicates Fight for Southern Yarn Mills Control
Greensboro June 15 Special describes a high stakes push to unify southern cotton and woolen mills under a pooled administration. H E Fries of Winston-Salem backs a merger with key southern owners and New York Boston financing to cut costs and restore competitive balance against New England mills. A second promoter, F L Underwood, with Leonard Paulson, pursues a parallel consolidation that could supplement or contest Fries plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Southern
H. E. Fries
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Virginia
South
New York
Boston
Southern Mills
New England
Fries
Messrs Fries Bros
A. W. Haywood
Dr. Laird
Haw River
J. H. Holt
Burlington Mills
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
F. L. Fuller
Clement Manly
W. W. Fuller
American Tobacco Company
George Cortelyou
G. Hines
E. B. Walters
E. S. Straidwick
Richmond
Mr. Fries
F. L. Underwood
Leonard Paulson
Shield Succeeds Banner at Columbus Post Meeting
At the monthly meeting of Post C Travel and Protective Association Max Banner resigned as secretary after being elected state president. Albert Shield elected to fill the unexpired term. Several new members joined, and the post reports a flourishing condition with larger membership and greater treasury funds. Also noted, the 26th annual commencement of St Joseph Academy will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock with anticipated closing exercises attracting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shield
Banner
Columbus
Post C
Travelara’ Protective Association
Max Banner
Post
Albert Shield
St Joseph
Washington
St. Joseph Academy
Officers of the Coast Line to be consolidated superintendency
Savannah June 15 Special General Freight Agent James Monstea of the Plant system will become general freight agent of the Atlantic Coast on July 1 when the consolidation of the two properties takes place This is a positive announcement Proposed changes place T E M Emerson as vice president H M Emerson as traffic manager D F P Jack to retire D W Wrenn may depart W B Denham named general superintendent of the consolidated system Menzies to keep Savannah HQ Coast Line to retain Wilmington as headquarters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
James Monstea
Atlantic
T. EM. Emerson
Trafic
Coast Eine
H. ’M. Emerson
D. F P. Jack
Consolidated System
3. W. Wrenn
W. B. Denham
Mr. Menzies
Wilmington
Coast Line
Bishop Warren A Candler Preaches at Epworth League Session
The South Georgia Epworth League conference in Americus Ga completes its first annual session with Bishop Warren A Candler preaching mornings and evenings. About 200 delegates attended the league events at Furlow Lawn Baptist church as sessions ran June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren A Candler
Americus
South Georgia Epworth League Conference
Warren A. Candler
Christ
Epworth League
Furlow Lawn Baptist Church
South Georgia
Mississippi Adopts Compulsory Primary Law
The Mississippi supreme court affirms the Noel primary law as constitutional, making the state the first to require all parties to nominate candidates by primary. The decision ends the convention system, though conventions could still declare principles or platforms. The law faces test in upcoming summer congressional races and reshapes the political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Mige
Supreme Court
Union
At- Ppreme
Mississippi Baptists Announce July Convention Start
The Mississippi Baptist convention begins its annual session at Water Valley on July 10 and continues to July 14. About two hundred delegates expected after a one and one third fare rate approval. Dr. L G Foster notes growth, with Yazoo City eyed for next venue. The church totals about 122,008 in Mississippi.
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Water Valley
Jackson
Miss
L. 3. Foster
Mississippi Baptist Convention
Southeastern Passenger Association
A. V. Rowe
Home Mission Board
Mississippi
H. C. Conn
Hazelhurst
Yazoo City
Tta
Delta
Baptist Church
Mississippi cotton crop makes good progress during past week
Jackson Miss June 15 special Mississippi's cotton crop has advanced well across the state in the past week. Hot weather has spurred sturdy growth with well formed plants in central and southern sections and abundant plooms. Delta counties report leaf- eating insects but no wholesale damage yet. Rain would help the crop and moisture is desired for the corn crop beginning to yellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Delta
Free Sample Coupon From Hagans Meanelis Beauty Brand
Reader offer claims instant skin improvements from Hagans Meanelis face and body cream and promises a free two sample bottles if the reader mails name and address to a manufacturing company, with instructions and garbled contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Manufacturing Co
Storm devastates Valdosta crops and trees
A severe storm hit Valdosta Georgia with fifteen hours of heavy rain and a strong wind from the east and south. Crops including corn cotton watermelons and cantaloupes suffer enormous losses while many shade trees awning signs and other structures are damaged. Rail service continues with minor washouts and no major schedule interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad
Savannah Gusts Tie Down City as Storm Skirts Shore
Savannah Georgia reports a daylong gale with wind speeds around four miles an hour. No major damage occurred though several trees were uprooted. Residents from nearby Rybee sought shelter in the city amid storm warnings.
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Savannah
Rybee
WEW Railroad to be opened in Brunswick July 4 celebration
The Brunswick and Birmingham railroad will open to Nichols Coffee County on July 4 with a grand free excursion and barbecue. Work pushes toward Offerman where connections will be made with the Offer man and Western. Sixty pound rails have been laid and three new engines plus passenger coaches and freight cars have been received. The road progresses well and looks to be a successful enterprise.
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Brunswick
Birmingham
Nichols
Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad
Coffee County
Offerman
Offerman and Western
Brunswick and Bir Taingham
Mne
Central
Building Boom in Columbus Ga Sparks City Growth
The Columbus iron works rebuild advances with rapid progress. The Girard cotton mills addition will double capacity. The Masonic temple nears completion at four stories. A new brick and stone schoolhouse grows downtown. Stores for Seligman Bros and several hardware firms rise on Broad street. A $360,000 steel bridge across the Chattahoochee begins. A $50,000 Carnegie library offer awaits council action. Numerous residences and shops are under construction citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Iron Works
Girard Cotton Mills
Masonic Temple
Seligman Bros
Columbus Hardware Company
Bush Hardware Company
Broad Street
Chattahoochee River
Young Men's Christian Association
Andrew Carregie
Funeral of Mrs Amerson at Shiloh Church
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Amerson were held Sunday afternoon at Shiloh Church near Macon. The 64 year old Christian woman was praised for kindness and mercy. She had been in frail health and is survived by four sons and three daughters.
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Shiloh Church
Macon
Mire
Mary E. Amerson
Commencement Sermon at Athens University Chapel
Rev William J Young of Lynchburg Va delivers baccalaureate sermon on the role of colleges and churches as schools of the prophets. He urges unity of church and college, scholarly openness, and the Holy Spirit guiding truth in science and faith.
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William J. Young
Lynchburg, Va
Athens
University Chapel
Lynchbuts
Jesus
Dr. Young
God
Christ
Aome
School of the Prophets
Theological Seminary
Heaven
Earth
Washington Commencement Opens as Ten Schools Plan Events
Washington Ga June 15 Special The annual commencement of ten Washington public schools is under way. This morning at 11 o'clock the sermon was preached by Rev A J Moncrief Union Springs Ala. Monday evening features include higher grade exercises at the auditorium and Tuesday's declamation contest for the J A Benson gold medals. Fourth and fifth class exercises also slated with the interschool elocution contest among neighboring counties teams. Participants include Elberton High School Miss Louise McIntosh Thurmond Oliver Broad High School Miss Clara Rhodes Washington High School Miss Carlotta Alexander and Mr Archie Toombs Colley.
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Washington, Ga
Washington Public
The
Baptist Church
A. J. Moncrief
Union Springs
Ala
J. A. Benson
Elberton High School
Louise McIntosh
Thurmond Oliver
Broad High School
Clara Rhodes
Washington High School
Carlotta Alexander
Archie Toombs Colley
Rev Lovett speaks at North Macon District conference
Macon Ga June 16 Special Rev W C Lovett addressed the North Macon District conference in behalf of The Wesleyan Christian Advocate and preached at 11 o clock from Atlanta. Mount de Sales academy closing exercises begin next Tuesday through Thursday. Funeral services held for William R infant son of Mr and Mrs B A Norris at 10 this morning. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Gresham high school commencements set for tomorrow evening at the Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
W. C. Lovett
North Macon
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Rose Hill Cemetery
Gresham High School
Academy of Music
Elderly woman assaulted by Sams family in Carrollton
Mrs Duke Stallings, aged infirm, was attacked by Mrs W L Sams and her three sons in Boopville district as she drew water. Stallings suffered severe bruising but is not expected to die. Warrants issued for assault with intent to murder and riot. Sams family had prior legal trouble with landlord last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Stallings
W. L. Sams
Sams
Boopville
Rams
Noted Civil Case Reversed in North Carolina
In Raleigh on June 15 a major civil case, Bing ham v. The Worth Manufacturing Company, ended with a decree by Judge Simonton reversing the Greensboro circuit court. The Worth mills on Deep River, Randolph County valued at 300000, faced receivership by heirs seeking division amid insolvency doubts. The appeals court restored property to Worth Manufacturing officers led by president Hal A. Worth. A large legal stake drew many top state lawyers. Also noted are the State Firemen's Association tournament set for June 23 with 1600 prize money, and charters for Consumers Cotton Seed Oil Company of Tarboro and Haviland Lumber Company of Wilmington. The North Carolina Teachers Assembly at Morehead is hailed as the most important yet, expected to advance rural and urban education methods.
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Raleigh
N. C
Simonton
United States Court of Appeals
United States Circuit Court
Greensboro
Bingham
Worth Manufacturing Company
Deep River
Randolph County
Worth
Circuit Court
Boyd
Court of Appeals
Hal A. Worth
State Firemen's Association
Consumers’ Cotton Seed Oil Company
Tarboro
Haviland Lumber Company
Wilmington
State Education Assembly
North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly
Morehead
Governor Won’t Call Extra Session on Repeal
Jackson Mississippi June 16 Special It is stated Governor Longino will not convene a special session to repeal the valued policy clause of Mississippi Insurance laws. He believes repeal is unnecessary and opposes the expense of a special session. The law remained on the books from the last session and could have been repealed then if deemed essential.
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Longino
Jackson, Mills
YO ENTERTAIN THE VETERANS Camp Benning Activities
Camp Benning United Confederate Veterans in Columbus Ga prepares for the state reunion of Confederate soldiers next October. An excursion to Tybee is planned to aid the entertainment fund. Lectures are being arranged with Hon Thomas E Watson, and the courthouse may be offered for veteran entertainment in the large, well heated building.
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Camp Benning
Columbus
United Confederate Veterans
Tybee
Thomas E. ‘Watson
Court
Teachers Chosen in Sparta GA High School
Hancock county board of education met Friday and elected Sparta high school staff for the next year. W. F. Dumas reelected principal, H. A. Lawrence first assistant, Claude Middlebrooks second assistant, Marela Culver third assistant, Exmice Thomas fourth assistant. music teacher to be chosen later.
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Sparta
Board of Education
Hancock County
Sparta High School
W. F. Dumas
H. A. Lawrence
Claude Middlebrooks
Marela Culver
Exmice Thomas
Fog Strands British Ship Off False Cape Near Norfolk
Heavy coastal fog delayed incoming steamers at Norfolk harbor and caused one ship to go ashore. The Falcon, a British vessel, struck at False Cape on an unmarked mole. Lifesavers and the wrecking steamer Rescue aided with the tug Luckenbeck, jettisoned timber, and floated the ship by 5 PM. It had been stranded since Saturday night and lay undiscovered until daybreak.
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Norfolk
Falcon
False Cape
Ufesavers
Merritt
Luckenbeck
Galluchat withdraws from congressional race in Charleston district
In Charleston on June 18 Special report notes M C Galluchat of Berkley withdraws from the race leaving Thomas W. Bacot and George S. Legare as the two Charleston candidates. Campaign expected to be bitter with labor issues likely to influence the county contest. Executive committee also decides to omit master and magistrate candidates from the primary, subject to the governor's appointment. Labor organizations threaten strong voter action though no definite plan emerged.
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Bacot
Legare
Congress
Charleston, & C
MM. C. Galluchat
Berkley
Thomas W. Bncot
George S. Legare
Charleston
Galluchat
Cherleston
Adams Confident of Win in Yazoo and Mississippi Canal Case
Jackson Miss June 16 Special State Revenue Agent Adams dismisses the supreme court remand of the 3600 tax cane against the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley road as nonessential to the outcome. He expects final victory, noting the current suit differs from prior wins on appeal to the high court and suggests the court sought more time for legal points rather than delaying the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Jackson, Miss
Supreme Court
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Misslespot Valley
United States Supreme Court
Revenue Agent
Memorial Service for Amos Cummings by Savannah Carriers
Savannah letter carriers held memorial services at St Stephens Episcopal church for the late Congressman Amos Cummings. Branch 578 of the National Association of Letter Carriers sponsored the service with Rev. Richard Bright delivering the address and a special music program. The event praised Cummings for his friendship with the carriers.
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Savannah
St. Stepheny Episcopal Church
Amos Cummings
National Association of Letter Carriers
St. Stephens
Richard Bright
Cummings
Inquest Held in Augusta Over Williams Shooting
Augusta Ga June 15 Special The coroner's inquest into the shooting death of William O Williams yielded no new facts It only established the fact and circumstances of the shooting by J B Noveris The defense sought to show Williams menaced before the shooting but witnesses answered negatively The surgeon testified the death wound was through the left lung and heart not the abdomen
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Augusta
William O. Williams
Williams
J. BR. Noveris
H. Cc. Hammond C. A. Piquet
Cooper Stays With Command At Alabama Encampment
Captain Thomas B. Cooper, commissary, previously with Colonel Higdon’s staff in the Third Alabama National Guard, reports to Acting Colonel McConnell for duty. The second battalion, led by Major J. H. Daniels, will march to the encampment with about 200 men from Gadeden Talladega Anniston and Oxford companies. Confederate reunion heads to Carrollton with potential special train and Warrior Guards support. Farmers near Carrollton plan to form a stock company to build an oil mill southeast of the town.
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Higdon
Anniston
Alt
Thomas B. Cooper
Alabama National Guard
McConnell
Cooper
Gadeden
Talladega
Oxford
J. H. Daniels
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Carrollton
John T. Cochrane
Carrolton
J— Merchants
Clem
Here
Meetings in Griffin End As Revival at Presbyterian Church
Meetings in Griffin Georgia concluded with tonight's services. Rev L G Henderson from Americus conducted the revival for the past week and did a grand work.
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Griffin End
Griffin, Ga
Presbyterian Church
Bhis Place
Tornight
L. G. Henderson
Americus
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W. B. Deneaw
Plant System
B. W. Wrenn
Mississippi Baptists
Lowndes County
B. Ana W
Wew
Amerson
Church
Trip
GALL
Achat
Altos Cummings
Cane Henry
Mobile
Belfast
False Cane Ife
New I. O. O. B
Buchanan
Order of Odd Fellows Lodge
W. F. Green
Rome
Temple
Waco
Tallapoosa
New Lodge
J. 8. Edwards
Noble Grand
J. F. Cobb
A. C. Auchmaty
J. C. Eaves
Odd Fellows Lodge
Tallspools
W. C. Williams
Norris
Command
Cuhanoia Cigare
Amoke
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