Cone family to build world largest blue denim mill near Greensboro
Moses and Caesar Cone announce purchase of 1600 acres beside Greensboro to build a new cotton mill village. A 15 million brick plant with 30 000 spindles 3000 looms will employ 3000 workers powered by a 2600 horsepower engine. Completion is limited to one year with total cost around 1.25 million.
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Greensboro
N. C
Moses
Caesar Cone
Cones
Moses Cone
Annual B P U Convention Opens in Savannah Georgia
The eighth annual B P U of Georgia session opened at First Baptist church Savannah with over four hundred visiting delegates and local members. President M L Brittain of Atlanta presided. Welcome by Rev Dr J D Jordan, response by KR C Norman. Convention sermon by Rev Dr R B Headden. Sessions set daily with a Tybee Island trip Thursday afternoon. Several speakers planned to attend but some, including Rev W H Gelstwolt, Rev L O Dawson and Rev Sparks Melton, will not be present.
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Savannah
B .Fu of Georgia
First Baptist Church
M L Brittain
Atlanta
J D Jordan
KR. C Norman
Washington
R B Headden
Rome
Typee Idland
W. H Gelstwolt
Chicago
L. O. Dawson
Tuscaloosa, Ala
Sparks Melton
Augusta
Bibb Superior Court Docket Sets Murder Trials
The Bibb County Superior Court in Macon Georgia will hear a criminal docket on June 17 with cases including A F Matthews charged with fatally stabbing a fellow prisoner T A Rickerson. Tony Jackson Archie Harmon Arthur Moore and Clarence Moore face murder assault charges and W F Richardson is up for voluntary manslaughter. Additional larceny after trust and burglary cases are listed along with numerous misdemeanor cases.
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Bibb Superior Court
Macon
A F Matthews
T. A Rickerson
Bibb County
Tony Jackson
Archie’ Harmon
Arthur Moore
Clarence Moore Qvill
W FE Richardson
Graduating Exercises At Gresham High School
The Gresham High School graduating exercises were held tonight at the Academy of Music in Macon Georgia. A large audience attended as honor pupils presented original productions. The Salutatory was by James Hinton the original speech by Lonnie Shennington the original essay by Miss Edne Popper the valedictory by Miss Ophie Smith and the annual address by Felton Hatcher.
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Gresham School
Macon
Gresham High School
Academy of Music
James Hinton
Lonnie Sxennington
Edne Popper
Ophie Smith
Felton Hatcher
Macon News Briefs On Bankruptcy, Bridge Repair, And Trades Delegates
E P Johnston named trustee in bankruptcy against J A Brown Rochelle and George B Washburn Co Hawkineville. Mark Zacks property sale confirmed. appraised 3.00, sold 2577. bid accepted by county. Plans approved to repair east end of north Macon bridge ruined by freshet. Dr Daniel E Motley of Washington DC to speak at Christian church. president of Washington Christian College. Macon unions send delegates to the Georgia Federation of Trades convention in Savannah. Representatives include L J Kilburn, C Billings, W A McKenna, H Avent, Robert Ruf, Wesley Lewis, E S Horton, H C Ragsdale, and others.
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Macon
E. P. Johnston
J. A. Brown
Rochelle
George B. Washburn & Co
Hawkineville
Mark Zacks
North Macon
Christian Church
Daniel E. Motley
Washington, DC
Washington Christian College
Savannah
Georggia Federation of Trades
L. J. Kilburn
Central Labor Union
Fc. Billings
W. A. McKenna
H. Avent
Robert Ruf
Harness Makers’ Union
Wesley Lewis
E. S. Horton
The
Carpenters and Joiners No 4
E. H. Smith
Macon Typographical Union
H. C. Ragsdale
Mr. Wright
Machinists’ Union
Newton Prisoners Break Jail in Georgia
Five inmates escaped from Newton jail, a new brick facility with steel cages, after nightfall. The prisoners were held for rape, murder, and arson related offenses.
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Newton
Alabama Educators Meet In Birmingham Convention
The twenty-first annual Alabama Educational Association convention opens at First Baptist Church Birmingham with record attendance. Dr J H Phillips welcomes delegates and backs local school taxation. Auburn professor O D Smith urges progress and taxation. State superintendent candidates attend, while H Tarrant notes fifteen years of perfect attendance. Delegates host a reception at Hotel Hillman as three day meetings proceed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Educational Association
First Baptist Church
J. H. Phillips
Birmingham Public Schools
O. D. Smith
Auburn
Jacob Foncy
Fa Ils
Tuscaloosa
Kirs
H. Tarrant
South
Association
Hotel Hillman
Wrecked clothing sale at Atlanta after wreck
A Baltimore manufacturer ships 4000 worth of spring and summer garments to Atlanta after a wreck near the city. The damaged stock sold at drastic discounts for eight days at 70 Whitehall Street, led by prices on suits and pants, with the sale set to begin Saturday June 21 and end Saturday June 28 under J. Aylward as manager.
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Atlanta
Baltimore
New Orleans
Clothing House
Emtire
Whitehall Street
Aylward
University of Mississippi Trustees Cut Expenses
The University of Mississippi board decides to reduce costs amid staff changes. Seven auxiliary positions are abolished and others created. H. M. Quinn becomes finance superintendent with full charge of business interests. The vice chancellor's salary rises to 2250 dollars yearly and the executive committee gains total expenditure authority for six thousand dollars. New appointments include W. O. Robertson in English and J. W. Johanson in electrical engineering. The modern languages fellowship chair is abolished.
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Jackson
Miss
University of Mississippi
H. M. Quinn
Centerville
W. O. Robertsoh
J. W. Johanson
Fire Destroys Multiple Plants in Shreveport Loss Over 100000
Fire swept through Allen & Curry and Snyder Wagon Company plants in Shreveport Louisiana destroying the facilities. Augura & Kingsmore lumber yard also burned. Estimated total loss exceeds 100000 with about one third insured. Also notes the South Carolina campaign opening in Columbia with entrants paying fees and signing oath.
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Shreveport
Allen & Curry
Snyder Wagon Company
Augura & Kingsmore
Free Sample Coupon for Hagens Magnolia Palm
A Brooklyn company offers a free sample bottle of Hagens Magnolia Palm for facial and skin care. Readily claimed by cutting out the coupon and mailing with name and address to Lyon Manufacturing Co. in Brooklyn Minnesota.
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Ema
Lyon Manufacturing Co
South Fifth &T
Brooklyn
Weatton
Mammoth Pacific liner Korea sails to San Francisco for record run
Newport News June 17 Special reports the Pacific Mail leviathan Korea departing for San Francisco after formal acceptance by Pacific Mail. At 18 600 tons and 2 600 000 dollars, she aims to be the largest around the Horn and possibly the fastest Atlantic to Pacific passage with a 20 knot builder’s trial. Also noted is sister ship Siberia nearing completion and comparisons to the American liners St Louis and St Paul.
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Newport News
Pacific Mail Leviathan
Korea
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
San Francisco
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Seabury
Hong Kong
Indiana
United States Naval Academy
Vineta
Montevideo
Valparaigo
Atlantic
Pacific
Siberia
St. Louis
St. Paul
United States
Honolulu
Yokohama
Hebe
Nagasaki
Shanghai
Pacific Mall
The Test of Years No 9 Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine
The honest opinion of experts who know the new No 9 Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine, praised as the best and simplest in construction, most durable, and lightest running. Investigate its superior merits at 71 Whitehall.
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Wheeler & Wilson
Whitehall
Descendant of Henry Clay Weds in Chicago
Ezekiel B F Clay, nephew of General Cassius Marcellus Clay and a direct Henry Clay descendant, married Florence K X Lockhart in Chicago at dusk. Both spouses hail from Paris Kentucky. Clay is 61, his bride 44.
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Henry Clay
Chicago
Ezekiel BF. Clay
Cussing Marcellus Clay
Florence KX. Lockhart
Paris
Mr. Clay
Favorable Crop Outlook Reports from Marbury
Weather bulletin by J B Marbury says drought is ended, crops in Georgia show highly favorable conditions. Warm week with 100 plus degree highs followed by heavy showers across eastern and southern counties, rainfall 2 to 6 inches. Vermin damage to cotton noted. lice causing damage in numerous areas. cotton blooming in south and expanding in central and northern farms.
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Marbury
J. B. Marbury
Georgia
Photographers Conventmen Opens in Louisville at Music Hall
The second annual convention of the Kentucky and Tennessee Photographers' Association convened at Music Hall Louisville this afternoon. A public exhibition of photographic work opens tomorrow with handsome prizes for competitors. The note adds that the new steamship Blucher of the Hamburg American line arrived in New York on its maiden voyage.
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Photographers’ Convention
Louisville
Kentucky and Tennessee Photographers’Association
Music Hall
Blucher
Rae
New York
Alexander City Fire Loss Report and Recovery Hope
A correspondent from Alexander City Alabama reports the June 18 fire loss totals 400000 dollars with 130000 dollars of insurance. The blaze wiped out much of the business district and several homes but temporary work has begun and residents remain hopeful for a quick permanent reopening aided by wholesale and commercial support. Mayor B J Nolen expresses thanks for liberal contributions and public sympathy.
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Alexander City
Ala
B. J. Nolen
Judge A G Williams Dies In Oxford
Judge Albert G Williams a leading Oxford resident died after a long illness of progressive paralysis at age fifty His death leaves a widow and five children Interment was held in Oxford this afternoon The community mourns the loss of a prominent local figure
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Oxford
Albert G. Willams
Cyclone damages near Greenville and moonshiner raid
A cyclone five miles south of Greenville causes major damage to timber orchards and buildings including Arch Jamison and Roy McBee stables. Fruit trees torn up and corn damaged. State officers raid Paris mountain moonshiners, seizing seven gallons of liquor, burying two barrels. liquor shipped to Columbia.
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Greenville
N. C
Arch Jamison
Roy McBee
Paris Mountain
Tim Kelly
Columbia
McSweeney Out Of The Race For Governor
Governor McSweeney announced he will not seek reelection as governor nor run for the US Senate to replace McLaurin. He said he plans to retire from politics and focus on private interests, while remaining engaged in state affairs as a private citizen.
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Columbia
3. C
McSweeney
United States Senate
McLaurin
Ellerbe
Stuart's Gin and Buchu Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles claiming long tested success. It offers 18 000 samples, urges sufferers to request a free bottle by mail from Stuart Drug Co. in Atlanta Georgia and promises prepaid delivery.
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Stuart
Buchu
Pam
Gtuart
Sruset
Stuart Drug Co
P. O Drewer
Atlante
N. Cottons
Slocum treatment touted to strengthen lungs and flesh
An advertisement extols Dr Slocum treatment for weakness and weak lungs claiming it builds flesh, fights germ infection, purifies the body, heals inflamed membranes and soothes cough. It asserts thousands cured of consumption taint and invites readers to write for test of efficacy.
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Dr. Slocum
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South Carolina
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Atlanta Constitution
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Long Branch
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Mar
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Otel Wellington
7Th Ave
New York City
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56Th Streets
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Pine Mountain Springs
J M. Head
Lifeey
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Tenn
Chattanooga Glass Works
John Skelton Williams
Richmond
East and West Railroad of
Alabama
John Skelton
James M. Barr
DB. C. Porteans
J. G. Sharp
MER Res
Asheville, IN. Ga
Asheville
Giibmer
E. P. McKissick
Pine Mountains
Chas. L. Davis
Grand Atlantic
Atlantic City
Cheshire Mitchell
Charles E Cope
North Carolina
Gen W Vanderbilt
Biltmore Estate
Biltmore
Virginia Hot Springs
New Homestead
America
Music of the Royal
Poin- Giana
Wred Sterry
Tme
Eureka Steel Range
King Bee
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King Hardware Co
Peachtree St
Peters St
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