Telegraphers Contest Sets Speed Records in Atlanta
The telegraphers tournament drew national attention as McClintic posted a world record with 517 words in ten minutes, winning the Carnegie medal. Dol White and Emanuel also set records in sending and receiving. St Louis is favored for next year's site as the executive committee considers venues and thanks are extended to The Atlanta Constitution and Kimball House.
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South
Columbian Phonograph Company
J. I. Hillard
Memphys
McClintic
F M McClintic
Atlanta
McChntic
Marge
Dol White
Richmond
Emanuel
Madison Square Garden
St. Louis
L. G& Thompson
Western Union
Thompson
Atlanta Constitution
The
Atlanta Journal
Charles W. Crankshaw
Kimball House
Telegram of AP congratulates McClintice prize winner
A telegram from A C Thomas of the Associated Press Chicago division congratulates F M McClintice of Atlanta and other AP prize winners. Thomas expresses interest in having the next telegraphers contest in Chicago and mentions medals for winners. He asks for details about a contestant named Ted Mr Bruckner and requests information about his availability.
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Associated Press
F M McClintte
A C Thomas
Central Division
Chicago
F M. McClintice
Atlanta
Ted
Associated Press Service
C Thomas
Mary Johnstonws Audrey 1640 at Millers Atlanta
Mary Johnstonws Audrey 1640 appears in a ledger entry in Atlanta at Millers with the code 39 Ma indicating a catalog or sale reference. The fragment shows a personal name paired with a location and shop tag. No additional context is available in the text.
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Mary Johnstonws
Audrey
Atlanta
Millers
Ticket Agent Sandbagged In Durham Robbery
A. Lee, ticket agent for Southern Airways in Durham, North Carolina, was assaulted by two unknown men at 7 pm. They fled with keys and about 500 dollars in currency from the ticket office, leaving him unconscious with a broken jaw and serious injuries. The attack occurred near the depot under watchmen eyes.
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Charlotte
N. C
A. Lee
Southern Airway
Durham
Lee
Higa Art in Silverware Brightens Homes
Advertisement touts Higa silverware as the best kind for display in any room. It promotes gifting for weddings and highlights a rich stock with the finest designs at a Broadway Street location.
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Higa
Audiences Gather for Bible Conference Led by Morgan
Rev G Campbell Morgan spoke at Tabernacle and Grand Opera House to about 2,500 to 3,000 men and 2,600 women. Henry Varley urged Christian living to a large crowd of women as Morgan’s sermon urged believers to show God’s excellencies through daily life.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
G. Campbell Morgan
London
Tabernacle
Henry Varley
Grand Opera House
Dr Morgan
Baptist Tabernacle
G. Campbell] Morgan
Atlanta
Broughton
Townar
Chicago
Homeland
Church of Jesus
G Piston
Church of Christ
Christ
Varley
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Chriant
Tx. Varley
the Tabernacle
Erdman
Professor Towner
Marshall
Mr Varle
Morgan
Dr. Morgan
Grand
Mr. Morgan
Myr. Morgan
Novedy
Satan
England
Pennsylvania
New rubber tired fire truck joins Atlanta fleet
The Atlanta Fire Department received a new show hook and ladder truck built in Chicago with 3 inch rubber tires, 30 feet long and weighing 2000 pounds. Assigned as Truck No. 3 at engine house No. 4 on North Pryor Street, it replaces the damaged prior vehicle and marks a major boost in the department's efficiency. The truck arrived in Atlanta Saturday and is among the first rubber tired units in the South.
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Nedern
South
Chicago
Joyner
Atlanta
North Pryor Street
Westerday
Value of scientific food tested by Greenfield man
A Greenfield resident reports dramatic health gains after two months sickness and weight loss. He credits Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee for restoring strength and appetite, noting nervousness vanished in three days and regained health allowed resumption of work.
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Th. Durboran
Greenfield, O
City council to appoint officers and push Peters Street paving
City council meets to elect three new police commissioners with reappointments for English, Brotherton, and Day. Depot committee to be formed to discuss a new Atlanta station with railroads and legislators. Peters Street to be paved with asphalt under LaHatte proposal, replacing broken stone and chert amid signed petitions.
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Board of Police Commissioners
W. H. Brotherton
James W. Bunglish
W. Day
W. H. Patterson
Patterson
Peachtree Road
Captain English
Messrs. English
Brotherton
Day
Way
Atlanta
J. F. Beck
Fourth Ward
Mima
Beck
Peters Street
M Tt. Laffatte
Walker Street
Castleberry Street
I F. Styron
Fifth Ward
Styron
Public Improvements Committee
Mims
Molders Union backs Fulton bid for year casting contract
At Federation hall the Molders Union urged Fulton Foundry be awarded the year casting contract. Jerome Tones was chosen to press the case before the sewer and drain committee at City Hall. Union argues union worker preference reduces work stoppages and protects city interests over non union shops. The sewer and drains committee, led by Councilman Courtland S Winn, will review and report a recommendation to the council.
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Molders’ Union
Fulton Foundry
Federation Hall
Jerome
Courtland
Winn
Chatman
Union Foundry
Passing Throngs and Prison Tales in Atlanta
Deputy Warden Bradford Dawson recalls prison hardships in Columbus Ohio and Atlanta as he describes a stone mason’s 32 day strapped confinement, a trick with an alligator to cow a stubborn inmate, and other tales of discipline. He also notes pianist Josef Hofmann’s Atlanta matinee hosted by E Kronberg, plus local visits by John F. Bible supporters and regional dignitaries in the city.
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Bradford Dawson
Indian Territory
Dawson
Atlanta
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Dawson
Tme
Tie
E. Kronberb
South
Josef Hofmann
Young Hofmann
Te Krenberg
Iis
Mrs Jackson Not in Danger From Smallpox Exposure
Reports of Mrs. Stonewall Jackson and granddaughter Julia Jackson Christian facing smallpox exposure were greatly exaggerated. They lived in a split house with a separated section, were not at risk, and are now in Shelby North Carolina with Mrs Jackson's brother Dr R H Morrison.
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Atlanta
Stonewall
Jackson
Julia Jackson Christian
Directors set meeting to discuss interstate horse show
Southern Interstate Fair Association directors will meet tomorrow to decide on holding a horse show in the city. A committee led by Thomas Egleston with J. K. Ottley and Councilman J. Brink Beck will report, aiming for a favorable outcome with no major obstacles.
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Southern Interstate Fair Association
Thomas Egleston
J. K. Ottley
J. Brink
Beck
Fa Rg
Fair Association Shell
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