Campaign for $20,000 Hat of Contestants Opens
The Constitution will present the first Hat of contestants in a $20,000 circulation campaign on Sunday. Nominations reaching the office by 6 pm Friday March 15 are counted with votes for simultaneous nominations and coupons. District prizes and four grand prizes promise multiple chances to win one of thirteen automobiles and other awards.
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Constitution
Atlanta
Roen
Volta
Lt Yhe
Amendment bars railroad owned ships from canal use
Washington March 13 An amendment to the Panama canal government bill would bar railroad owned ships engaged in coastwise trade from the canal. The measure, approved by the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce, would block any canal use by railroads that own or control a competing steamship line directly or indirectly. A further section would prevent railroads that absorb water lines from using the canal.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Covington
Maryland
Balloon Buckeye I lands after long Texas flight
J H Wade Jr of Cleveland Ohio piloted the Buckeye I balloon from San Antonio, Texas, seeking a world long distance record. A snowstorm forced an unplanned landing in the Ozark mountains near Salem Missouri two miles from town. Wade and aide Thomas Cook spent the night in a cabin and reached Salem after continuing descent. The altitude was about 17000 feet when the aircraft struck a tree top. both aeronauts and the balloon survived. Ground sighting was limited during the journey as rain and snow storms persisted.
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J. H. Wade, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
San Antonio
Texas
Ozark Mountains
Wade
Thomas Cook
Scots Form Atlanta Scottish Association Gathered in Kilts
The Atlanta Scottish Association formed with charter members from clans such as the McWhirters McDougalls McElroys and McGregors gathered at Knights of Pythias hall to celebrate Bonnie Scotland. Officers elected include A Cruickshank as Chief A A Craig first chieftain and R M McWhirter second chieftain W S Richardson secretary R J McDougall treasurer and R T Hynd as longtime member.
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McElroys
McGregora
Atlanta
Atlanta Scottish Association
Knights of Pythias Hall
Bonnie Scotland
Scotia
Peachtree Street
R. T. Hynd
A. Cruickshank
A. A. Craig
R. M McWhirter
W. 8
S. Richardson
R. J. McDougall
John Adams
Gordon Elected Leader of the Elks in Atlanta Lodge No 78
R A Gordon has been elected exalted ruler by Atlanta Lodge No 78 to fill the unexpired term of Colonel Walter P Andrews whose resignation was tendered at the last meeting. He will serve until April 1 1912 and adds a member to the grand lodge. The lodge plans to bring many members to the grand lodge meeting in Portland in July 1912.
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Atlanta Lodge
Elks
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Ipastruoh
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Gordon
East
Ellis Street
Atlanta
Colonel Andrews
Grand Lodge
Ely
Portland
Fire destroys J M Bradshaw store in Rome
March 15 report states the morning blaze at J M Bradshaw’s store on North Fifth Avenue destroyed the building and badly damaged stock valued at about $20,000 with no insurance. Building damage estimated at $25,000. fire started in a wooden rear annex that burned completely.
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J. M. Bradshaw
Fifth Avenue
Rome
Knox Honored in Guatemala City Laboring to Welcome
Secretary of State Knox arrived in Guatemala City with Mrs Knox and was met by a high official party. A 4000-strong Indian festival procession, a palace ball hosted by President Cabrera, and a long military escort marked his first full day, with crowds, arches, and a Liberty statue replica greeting him.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Knox
Cabrera
San Jose
Two Wives Take Peter Sharp to Court in Split
Pittsburg Kan March 15 At Peter Sharp request a divorce suit against Delia Sharp was dismissed in district court. Sharp had married Delia thirty years after separating from his first wife Anne Catherine in the Chicago fire. The first wife located him last summer but the second wife did not appear at the divorce trial.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Peter Sharp
Delia Sharp
Sharp
Anne Catherine
Chicago
Want Ads Free Announcement On Page Eight
A brief readers note highlights a free want ads feature appearing on page eight. The item invites readers to submit notices and offerings at no charge, directing attention to space for upcoming classified listings.
City to Show Her Products Exposition in Atlanta
Atlanta manufacturers favor a late summer expo of local products. Over thirty company reps endorsed the plan and pledged about one fifth of the expected cost. Chairman Brooks Morgan outlined self sustaining needs with 40 to 60 cents per square foot rate for 25 000 square feet. Already about 20000 square feet were spoken for, signaling strong interest from some 800 local plants.
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Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Brooks Morgan
Primary for County Fixed for May First
The Fulton county democratic executive committee fixed May 1 as the primary date for county offices and for the U S president. Offices include tax collector, tax receiver, ordinary, sheriff, clerk of superior court, treasurer, two county commissioners, coroner, county surveyor, judge of the city court, and the criminal court solicitor. The presidential primary will follow state rules. a Branan resolution to align with governor date was tabled. A pledge against attacking the anti-fee law was defeated. Vacancies on the committee were filled for seven wards.
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Fulton County Democratic Executive Committee
United States
Atlanta
Criminal Court of
Charles J. Branan
Truth and Grupeid tale echoes in small town druggist widow
In a provincial town a widow continues her late husband Grupeid business. A month later she stages a widowed display that attracts attention. Arthur Edwards, a noted druggist from Higginville, visited the city yesterday and showed interest in the druggist’s attractive widow.
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Newa
Arthur Edwards
Higgineville
Courthouse Tragedy in Virginia as Allen Gang Is Brought Down
Hillville Va March 13 The Mountaineer pursuit ends with the murder of Judge Massey and the wounding of several court officials. Sidna Allen’s shots kill the judge while Floyd Allen wounded, is jailed after a pitched battle at the Carroll County courthouse. Nancy Ayres a 16 year old girl dies in the fusillade. Remaining outlaws flee toward North Carolina as deputies brace for fresh assaults and a dawn manhunt resumes with renewed force.
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Hinavitte
Rataers
Jta Seghel
Sidna
Floyd Allen
Carrol County
Shorts
Livity
Sidna Allen
Nancy Ayres
Yeaterday
Gang Encapen
Carolustine
Sima Allen
Mabin Inn
Allen
Gioir
Fmsville
Sidon Allen
Williams
Sidoa Allen
Massie
Ployd Allen
Victor
Caben Strickland
Byrd Marlow
Fowler
Kane
Wordell
Clerk
Hilfering
Mann
Harty
Mount Airy
Walter Tipton
Commonwealth
Foster
Tipton
Webb
Free hook worm clinics eyed for Georgia cities
In Wufaula Alabama and Barbour county plans emerge for free hook worm treatment clinics. W U Orr of the state sanitary department, visiting Walavia, oversees local needs under the Rockefeller fund. In Fitzgerald a student savings bank to teach saving and practical banking in public schools. three years in prison for George Gabel in Tallapoosa case. other notes include a brass band formed in Summerville and various local political updates.
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Wufaula
Ala
Barbour County
Hufaula
Clayton
U. F Orr
State Sanitary Department
Woo
Rockefeller Millilone Dollar Fund
Walavia
Savings Bank
Fitzgerald
Robbery at Covington drug store with nitroglycerin blast
In Covington Georgia March 15 a burglary blew open the George T. Smith drug store door with nitroglycerin tearing the door to pieces. Thieves took between 60 and 70 dollars and a revolver. The scene suggests midnight work as several heard the blast. A note lists numerous bequests from Abraham Unterberg to various Jewish charities and hospitals.
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Covington
George T. Smith
Atlanta Reception for Seventeenth Infantry Officers
Officers from Fort McPherson were hosted by the Fifth Regiment at the Pitth regiment armory in Atlanta. Over 100 officers attended including Colonel J T Van Orsdale leading the Seventeenth, Colonel E E Pomeroy and the Atlanta Artillery, the Governor's Horse Guards, and retired colonels. Adjutant General W G Obear and Governor’s staff observed a relaxed informal gathering with dress not full dress. Light refreshments and smoking followed, and attendees enjoyed a cordial, at-home atmosphere.
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Atlanta
Seventeenth Infantry
Fort McPherson
Pitth Regiment
Seventeenth
J. T. van Orsdale
Beaides
E. E. Pomeroy
Atlanta Artillery
Governor's Horse Guards
W. G. Obear
Honors for Sir Joseph Tomson in London Order of Merit
March 14 London reports King George awarded Sir Joseph Tomson the Order of Merit, honor given to eminent figures across fields. Other items note Forrest visiting Athens, Lipscomb declaring candidacy for Clarke county legislature, and Toombs Dubose seeking state senate. A Dalton park project begins with tree work and brick relocation.
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Joseph Tomson
London
Mareh
George
Athens
Frank A. Lipscomb
Clarke County
Robert Toombs DuBose
State Senate
There’s a Swell Time for Johnny Bull and Hats
The ad extols “John Bull” amid coal strikes and militant suffragettes, claiming the public reacts to unsurpassed value. It asserts the store’s policy yields a satisfied following and credits growth to offering the best obtainable merchandise at fair prices, featuring Stetson and Trimble hats and inviting readers to see spring models.
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Johnny Bull
John Bull
Phi Chi medical fraternity banquet at University Club
Daniel Bros Co Epsilon chapter held its regular annual Phi Chi medical fraternity banquet last night at the University Club. A large attendance of members and guests was present. Speeches were delivered by toastmaster C. Edwardo and numerous doctors and members including H. P. Lyon Dr Jok Wells Dr William Kendrick Guy W Williams HE G Jones J B Ridley J Batson L B Clarke B L Swanson F R Doland R T Dorsey AIL Bunce and BE Thrash.
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B. L. Swanson
F. R. Doland
R. T. Dorsey
A IL Bunce
Thrash
Ruler of Philippines Sails for the States
Manila dispatch reports Governor General W Cameron Forbes leaving for the United States to spend his variation. He plans to travel by railroad through Siberia and arrive in New York by May 4, with Newton W Gilbert acting as governor general in Forbes absence.
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W. Cameron Forbes
Philippines
United States
Siberia
New York
Newton W. Gilbert
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