Contestants Names Appear Sunday In Campaign Draw
The Constitution on Sunday will present the first set of contestants entered in a $20,000 circulation campaign. Nominations received by 6 o'clock Friday March 15 will be listed, with votes limited to nominations and concurrent coupons. Nine district prizes plus four grand prizes ensure widespread awards across Atlanta territory. Women in the district area are eligible. nominations should be submitted promptly. Campaign manager contact details provided.
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the Constitution
Constitution
Atlanta
Amendment Would Bar Railroad Owned Ships
Washington March 18 An amendment to the Panama canal government act would bar from the canal all railroad owned ships engaged in coastwise trade The House committee on interstate and foreign commerce agreed on the measure urged by Representative Covington of Maryland to prohibit canal use by any railroad or other common carrier owning or controlling a steamship line with which it does or might compete A second section would prevent canal use by roads absorbing water lines
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Washington
Panama Canal
Hat Committee On
Covington
Maryhand
Texas Balloon Buckeye 1 Lands After Snowstorm
The Buckeye 1 balloon piloted by J H Wade Jr of Cleveland landed 24 miles from Salem Missouri at 1 pm after a high altitude flight from San Antonio Texas. Wade and aide Thomas Cook spent the night in a cabin after a tree top strike caused no injuries during the descent through rain and snow storms.
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Salem
Cleveland
Ohio
San Antonio
Texas
Ozark Mountains
Wade
Thomas Cook
Atlanta Scots form private clan group at Knights of Pythias
Last night the McWhirters, McDougalls, McElroys and other native-born Scots organized the Atlanta Scottish Association at Knights of Pythias hall. Membership is exclusive to true Scots, with officers elected including Chief A. Cruickshank and chieftains A. A. Craig and R. M. McWhirter. Charter members list names such as A S Duncan, A Cruickshank, John Osman, D M Bain, James Stark, Andrew McElroy, Robert M. McWhirter, John Robertson, and many others.
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McWhirters
McDougalls
McElroys
Atlanta
Atlanta Scottish Association
Knights of Pythias Hall
Bonnie Scotland
Scotia
Peachtree Street
R. T. Hynd
Harry Armstrong
H. C. Reid
A. S. Duncan
KR. J. Craig
A. Cruickshank
John Osman
D. M. Bain
James ¥. Stark
Andrew McElroy
Robert M. McWhirter
John Robertson
Alex Strachan
Robert Murray
Gordon Is Elected Leader Of The Elks
R A Gordon elected exalted ruler by Atlanta Lodge No 75 B P O Elks to fill unexpired term of Colonel Walter P Andrews who resigned. Gordon serves as sub scriptions committee chair toward new home at 4 East Ellis street. Term ends April 1 1912 and will add a grand lodge member. Atlanta Lodge plans large attendance at grand lodge in Portland July 1912.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Lodge
Indhorge
Colonel Andrews
Gordon
Grand Lodge
Portland
Fire Rips Rome Store. No Insurance on Stock or Building
Roiue Ga March 15 Special At 1 o clock this morning the store of J M Bradshaw North Fifth avenue was gutted destroying the building and greatly damaging the stock The stock valued about 20000 carried no insurance The building damage estimated at 25000 The fire started in the wooden annex at the rear of the structure which burned completely.
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Roiue
J. M. Bradshaw
North Fifth Avenue
Dalton
Little Square
Hotel
Knox Honored in Guatemala City Visit
Secretary of State Knox and Mrs. Knox arrived by special train from San Jose and were welcomed by government officials. A torchlight procession of 4000 Indians, a presidential ball, and a public reception highlighted the visit amid ornate decorations and military escorts.
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Guatemala
Knox
Cabrera
Ik Knox
San Jose
the Republic
Sharps Triple Matrimony Ends In Dismissal
Pittsburg Kan March 15 At the request of Peter Sharp whose attempt to live with apparently legal wives ended in Lila filing a divorce suit against the younger of them the case was dismissed in district court yesterday The suit named Celia Sharp who married Sharp thirty years after his separation from his first wife Anne Catherine during the great Chicago fire The first wife located her husband last summer The second wife did not appear in court for the divorce action.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Peter Sharp
Lila
Celia Sharp
Sharp
Anne Catherine
Chicago
Want Ads Free Read Full Announcement on Page Eight
Classified notice hints at free want ads and directs readers to Page 8 for the full announcement.
City Exposition To Showcase Atlanta Manufactured Goods
Atlanta manufacturers pledged support for a late summer exposition to display local goods. The chamber of commerce committee estimated 26 000 square feet with 40 to 60 cents per square foot, and 6000 square feet already reserved. Committee chairman Brooks Morgan said 800 plants could supply exhibitors, ensuring the show’s financial viability.
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Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Brooks Morgan
Primary for County Primary Fixed for May First
Fulton county democratic executive committee set May 1 as the primary date for county offices and the presidential race. Offices include tax collector, tax receiver, sheriff, clerk superior court, treasurer, two county commissioners, coroner, surveyor, city court judge, and criminal court judge and solicitor. Vacancies on the committee were filled by election in several wards.
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Fulton County
Democratic Executive Committee
United States
Atlanta
Criminal Court of
Charles J. Branan
Ea D. Thomas
Luther 4. Rosser, Jr. T
Seventh Ward
Oscar Palmour
Truth in a Small Town Drugstore Widow's Display
In a small town a druggist died and his widow maintained the business. A month later she arranged a very attractive window display. The town newspaper reported that Arthur Edwards, a prominent druggist of Bigginsville, took in the sights of the city yesterday, showing interest in the widow.
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Aidoen
Arthur Edwards
Bigginsville
Hillsville Courthouse Raid Ends in Deaths and Escapes
The Hillsville courthouse raid ended with Sidna Allen killing Judge Massie as Floyd Allen wounded, while Nancy Ayres, a 19 year old bystander, died in the crossfire. The Allen clan fled to the mountains as a heavy manhunt continued, with jurors and officials wounded and Allen’s wife dead in a siege at their cabin.
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Hilaville
Sidna
Floyd Allen
Carroll Acurity
Sidna Allen
Nancy Ayres
North Carolina
Stina Allen
Allen
Sidan Allen
Williams
Judge Massie
Victor
Cabe
Strickland
Byrd Marion
Fowler
Kane
Wordell
Clerk Goad
Nathve
Alb
Hitterth
Frm
Allen House
Yegemen Robs Covington Drug Store in Nitro Exploded Break-in
Yegemen at Covington Gu March 15 special reports a safe blow open in George T. Smith drug store. Nitroglycerin breached the door. about 60 to 70 dollars and two revolvers stolen. The scene, scattered debris from door to far wall, suggests midnight work after hearing a report. Abraham Unterberg left several bequests totaling thousands to Beth Israel hospital Daughters of Jacob Jewish Maternity hospital Montefiore home Hebrew Loan Association Uptown Talmud Torah and others.
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Yegemen
Covington
George T. Smith
Abraham Unterberg
Beth Israel Hospital
Daughters of
Jacob
Jewish Maternity Hospital
Montefiore
Loan Association
Free clinics may treat hookworm in Barbour County Alabama
Erree Hook Worm Cligte reports a possible setup of free clinics in Barbour County Alabama at Hamilton or Clayton. Orr of the state sanitary department notes Rockefeller fund support. A separate item in Fitzgerald discusses a new student savings bank opening soon to teach practical banking and bookkeeping.
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Cligte
Bufaula
Ala
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Barbour
Studerer ‘Savings “Bank
Fitzgerald
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Plang
Atlanta hosts reception for Seventeenth Infantry officers
Officers from Fort McPherson’s Seventeenth Infantry attended a reception at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Atlanta. About 100 officers from the city’s regiments and the Atlanta Artillery joined Governor’s Horse Guards and staff, with Adjutant General Obear present. The gathering, informal in dress, featured light refreshments, cigars, and easy camaraderie.
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Atlanta
Seventeenth Infantry
Fort McPherson
Fifth Regiment
Seventeenth
J. F. van Orsdale
B. E. Pomeroy
Atlanta Artillery
Governora Horse Guarda
W. G. Obear
Honors for Sir Joseph Tomson Merits Award in London
London on March 15 King George conferred the Order of Merit on Sir Joseph Tomson, the noted scientist. JB Forrest, son of a Confederate general, plans a visit to Athens to organize a group. Lipscomb enters Clarke county race for the legislature in Georgia as two seats are available.
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Sir Joseph Tomson
London
King George
Scientist
JB. Forrest
Athens
The Sick Man of Europe and John Bull Reflections
A humorous or opinion piece contrasts Europe’s woes with domestic tax strain on John Bull, praising a retailer’s policy of supplying top value. It notes selling Stetson and Trimble hats and hints at spring models being shown.
Phi Chi medical banquet at University Club
The Epsilon chapter of the Phi Chi medical fraternity held its regular annual banquet last night at the University Club with a large attendance of members and guests. The menu was tempting and speeches were delivered by toastmaster C. C. Edwards and numerous doctors and members, including H. P. Lyon, Dr. Wells, Dr. Scendrick, Guy W. Williams, Dr. Jones, Dr. Richey, Batson, Clarke, Swanson, Boland, Dorsey, Bunce, and Thraeh.
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L. B. Clarke
B. AL. Swanson
FY. K. Boland
R. T. Dorsey
A. H. Bunce
EB. C. Thraeh
Ruler of Philippines Sails for the States
Manila reports W Cameron Forbes governor general of the Philippines left for the United States for his vacation. He plans to travel by rail through Siberia and reach New York on May 4. Newton W Gilbert will act as governor general during Forbes absence.
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W. Cameron Forbes
Philippines
United States
Siberia
New York
Newton W. Gilbert
Mr. Yorkes
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