Army Worm Warns Georgia Farmers Across State
State Entomologist E. T. Worsham issued a warning after a chamber of commerce briefing with business leaders about army worm outbreaks in Georgia. He urged rapid action, noting serious damage to crops including corn grain grasses and sometimes cotton. Paris green arsenate of lead and dusting methods were outlined, with advice on application and equipment. Attendees included W L Peel E L Anderson R D McCarley W M Hutchinson Harry Fisher and the state entomologist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Culong
E. T. Worsham
Georgia
Worsham
Alabama
W. L. Peel
Southern Bankers’ Association
E. L. Anderson
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
R. D. McCarley
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
W. M. Hutchinson
Harry Fisher
Southern Fertilizers’ Association
Grocery Store Row Winds Up In Shooting
In Hartwell Georgia on June 26 Walter H. Vickery shot Toke Wilson, a stock man for Sid Johnson, in the leg with a .38 caliber pistol during an altercation at Vickery Grocery. The wound is not considered fatal, though the ball remains unfound and the patient is under physician care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Vickery
Walter H. Vickery
P. D. Taylor
Toke Wilson
Sid Johnson
Gaffney Freed After Marriage Proof in Slave Case
Savannah June 26 Special. Prize fighter Jet Gaffney was released from Chatham jail after authorities learned he was the husband of the woman accused of being a white slave. The marriage license from Atlanta tied the couple together. the ceremony occurred in Fulton county last January. The woman testified that Gaffney had said he would wed her, but she had not sought marriage. Government agents had suspected ill intent when Gaffney brought her to Savannah from Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Jet Gaffney
Chatham County
Atlanta
Fulton County
Geffney
Jacksonville
Gaffney
United States
Army maneuvers to proceed after Taft veto
The army encampments and maneuvers are not endangered by President Taft's veto of the army appropriation bill. Officials predicted prompt provisions to fund the encampments, with Taft urging immediate congressional action to avoid delays. General Osear Wednesday reported a congressional pledge to cover the costs, keeping Georgia troop maneuvers on schedule for July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Leonard Wood
DHE
W. G. Qbear
Congress
Osear
Dudley M. Hughes
Military Committee of the House
Atlanta Elks Plan Trip to Portland for Grand Meeting
Atlanta lodge No 78 arranges a special sleeper to Portland Ore for delegates and members attending the grand meeting July 8 to 13. The train departs Atlanta at 6 55 am Sunday June 40 via Louisville Nashville Cincinnati Chicago Burlington route to St Paul and Northern Pacific to Portland. Special rates are offered and applications may be made to Secretary Master H H Milner 4 Peachtree Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Lodge of Elks
Atlanta
Portland
Ore
Atlanta Lodge
Louisvilee and Nashville
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Burlington
St Paul
Northern Pacific
Fortland
H. H. Milner
Peachtree Street
Why is color labeling used for races in July Lippincotta
The excerpt questions racial naming conventions, noting red as a color but black not, yet referring to Black people as colored and Indians as such. It probes why language labels differ and why terms persist in everyday speech.
Burglars Roam Macon Amid Drugged Home Intrusions
Macon Ga June 26 Special Burglars swarm the city using chloroform to enter homes. At Mrs J A Bagwell’s house a masked negro escaped after a drug smelling room alarm. Attempts at Dr B S Gostin’s and A D Aiken’s homes were thwarted by screams. Police note rising nervous impact on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
J. A. Bagwell
Mr. Bagwell
Dr. B. 5. Gostin
Oglethorpe Street
A. D. Aiken
Rembert Avenue
Suitable Attire for a Young Man Elopement Affair
A fragment suggests a young man dressed for an elopement, with a cutaway coat described as the likely attire. The terse note hints at period fashion without naming further details or participants.
Boots and Shoes Freight Rates Suspended by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended advanced freight rates on boots and shoes from Boston Providence and New York to Atlanta from July 1 to October 29. The action delays a $1.05 per 100 pounds rate while a final hearing proceeds. Shippers from Atlanta filed the complaint, naming six railroads and four steamship lines as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Providence
New York
Atlanta
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wimbish & Ellis
Co. Kiser Company
J. K. Orr Shoes Company
Gramming-Spalding Company
Rice & Hutchins Atlanta Company
Saul & Co
A. B. Christopher
Bocta
Hmstation
White City game devices indictment in Fulton county
Charles W. Chasewood former city councilman and Piedmont and Grant parks official was indicted by the Fulton county grand jury on two counts. One bill charges that the White City amusement park operated by Chasewood stays open on Sundays in violation of law. The other charges that gaming devices and games of chance were allowed in the park. The panel showed split on enforcing Sunday laws and little public show of it in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Chasewood
Piedmont
Grant Parks
Fulton County Grand Jury
White City
Chasewood
Athens Alderman Dies From Wound In Family Tragedy
Athens Ga June 26 Special Alderman Adolphus Richards died at St Marys hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted by his son in law J H Potter Jr. The wound perforated the lower intestine eleven times and an operation failed. Richards had remonstrated with the young man over neglect of his sick wife and infant. Potter is in the county jail charged with murder. The young wifes condition is precarious and both families are in shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happ Brothers
Bill Pard
Macon
P. Lk Hay
Lee Happ
Bernd
G. Bernd Company
Athens
Adolphus Ichards
J. H. Potter, Jr
St. Mary’s Hospital
Potter
McDonald Arrested After Auburn Avenue Fight Over Stevens
Prank McDonald, accused of cutting Robert L. Stevens in a Tuesday night street clash on Auburn Avenue, was arrested yesterday afternoon while walking down Carnegie Way. He denies involvement, says he knows nothing of how Stevens was wounded, and William B. Smith retains counsel. Bond was delayed until Stevens’s condition clarified. Stevens is not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Robert L. Stevens
Auburn Javenue
Carnegie Way
Gine
Seya
Stevena
William B. Smith
Eiffort
Stevena Fa
Airburn Avenue
Betereen
Atlanta research bureau to study city government
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce finance committee organized a municipal research bureau proposing private subscriptions, with John Murphy as chairman. Dr. William H. Allen of New York would assist and may address citizens. The city council supports the effort, with Clarence Haverty and Frederick J. Paxon leading related committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Municipal Research
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
John *. Murphy
William H. Allen
Ne York Bureau of Municipal Research
Atlanta Bureau
Allen
Clarence Haverty
Chamber
Frederick J. Paxon
Samuel M Garry Dies Funeral Next Friday
Samuel F McGarry a longtime Atlanta citizen died at 453 Spring Street aged 58. He helped in public spirited enterprises and worked with J Finnigan in business. Survived by his wife, son James Farry, and daughter Dire W H McAlpin. Funeral Friday morning at Sacred Heart Church with burial at West View. Pallbearers listed. The item includes a separate brief about beach attire ban and politeness at Atlantic City Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. McGarry
Crtizan
Atlanta
Spring Street
Mr. McGarry
J. Finnigan
Ons
James Farry
Dire
W. H. McAlpin
Sacred Heart Church
West View
J. P. Armstrong
Nell McHlhenney
J. C. Klein
John Corrigan
Ee Doyle
W. M. Francie
B. B. McKenney
O. A. Smith
Christian Orphanage Thanks Kind Friends
The Southern Christian Home at 299 Lee Street thanks donors including First Christian Church and its Ladies Aid, Hastings Seed Company, McMillan Seed House, Mrs. Spratling, Sunday school class, West End Christian Endeavor, Mrs. Erwin, Mrs. Mims, Mrs. Dodson, East Point Milling, Ludden & Bates, Woodward Lumber, Mrs. Pound, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Tom Wells, Christian Bible School of Savannah, Maxeys, Collierville Bible School, Campbell County. The list reflects broad community support for the orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Christian Home
The
Christian Church
Lee Street
First Christian Church
Ladies' Aid
Sewing Circle
Hastings Seed Company
McMillan Seed House
F. J. Spratling
Downing
Ruth Taylor
West End Christian Endeavor Society
Erwin
John Mims
Watson
Stanley
C. G. Hannah
James Mims
Moses Mims
H. C. Dodson
East Point Milling Company
A. A. Brooke
Ludden & Bates
Woodward Lumber Company
J. W. Pound
J. A. Mason
Johnson
Tom Wells
Christian Bible School
Savannah
Maxeys
Collierville Bible School
Col- Herville
Tenn
Tucker
Campbell J! County
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ELKS
Young Men's Christian Association
Macon Association
Melton
Association
Itig
R. C. Connelley
T. W. Waller
Civil Service At
Council
M’donald
Stevens
Silver Fruit Press
King Hardware. Co
Whitehall Street
Research Bureau
Finance Committee
Samuel M’garry
Atlantic Cry
Yor Bacharach
Christian Orphanage
Story
Clark
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