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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1915

Page

11

Mrs Rebecca Sanders Dies at 76 in Atlanta

Mrs Rebecca Sanders, widow of a longtime Atlanta businessman, died yesterday afternoon at her daughter's home on Peachtree Road. Survived by three daughters and two sons, she was a prominent figure in Atlanta society. Funeral services set for Saturday at Gilmore Chapel with burial in Gehlane Cemetery.

Rebecca Sanders Daughter Tabra Finlse Sanders Rkeiten Bratton Mreganarry John Wanders Houston Devas Atlante Joseph Ladle York da Bratwn James i. Hindes Atlanta Sadug Sue Nam Vars Imean Sandus Washington Street Thrir Willb Mi Gilowe Mr Atten Gehlane

Bonds Carry Beat Ca in Election Day Motion

A murky OCR read shows a bond election push and city officials preparing for a Saturday vote. Early results indicate funds approved and a plan to outline bond issuance. observers note a tight race with detailed counts referenced and the cage mentioned in passing.

Accu Devaim Anc Ben Bunds

Girl defies police from roof of store

Rowe Street store witnesses describe a young woman scaling a roof and taunting officers during an attempted arrest. Mae Arwood and others reportedly urged calm as police pursued her, with entry to the building interrupted by a jumper. Local officers assisted stabilizing the scene.

Rowe Warenisi Ynecal Broad Street Mae Arwood Browd Potentia Ginbine Lefferts

Jackson County Men Form Martin Long Club in 19th Century

A report describes Jackson County men organizing a corporation named The Martin-Long Club. The charter outlines the object to cultivate stock of seeds and to promote education and civic virtue among citizens. Directors include Arle Sa Maule and William Dune Mathin, with names such as Elrod, Randolniy, O Brock, and others.

Jackson County Martin-Long Arle Sa Maule Jefferson Ter Ec Hongewy Randolniy Brock Bender Couttel Nemebers

New cotton factory planned for Rome area

A new cotton mill is proposed by the Southern bloc company seeking authorization for a capital outlay of 6000. The plant aims to process raw cotton into finished textiles and will be located in North Rome, pending city approval and financing.

Rome Aroruen Southern Blo Cers Company

Second Vat for Tift at Scoord Dasitier Farm

A fragmentary note describes a vat project at Tift’s Scoord Dasitier farm. It mentions a gallery, a school, and stock in a school bond, with references to chemical use and safety concerns. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a local agricultural and educational context.

Si Spacaal I. Puta Scoord Dasitier Aarsnhtacil School Shere EE Neessary

Overflow Meeting Sunday Expected by Carl Karston

Carl Karston advocates a strong labor revival movement aiming to mobilize wage earners. He notes an anticipated overflow crowd at the Alamo Theater No 2 on Sunday and emphasizes agitation, organization, and education as core goals. Karsten, a local musicians union member, serves as a delegate to the Atlanta Federation of Trade Unions and holds leadership roles in the Georgia Federation of Labour planning.

Cark Karston Karston Labor Forward Mg Too Alamo Theater No 2 Karsten Atlanta Federation of Tradey Ugan Georgia Federation of Labour Colum

Police Matinee Trade In City Court Ends In Bargain

Johnson traded with Mrs Terence Russell in open court and the recorder said the city won the deal. Russell, a regular at polite mariner events, was escorted by police against her will. she admitted a habit of crime and proposed to leave the city in exchange for dismissal. The recorder praised the bargain as one of the best trades ever made.

Johnson Tlerence Russell Russell Mariner Mia Hassell Sau Meyer

Missionary Praises Normal School Work at Atlanta Institute

Emily Janteh of Philadelphia, longtime missionary teacher in Africa, addressed students and staff at Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute praising opportunities for uplift. Principal Richard Stinson announced plans to select a new building to be completed by September 15.

Janteh Philadelphia Africa Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute Richard Stinson

Will Preach Sunday at Feetston Memorial Epitopal Church

An entry announces a Sunday sermon by Will Preach Sunday at Feetston Memorial Epticapa Church located at Fulton and Washington streets. The notice mentions the Madison BT MGI seminary context and refers to perdialogs and Chriatein pedagory in a dia ricatogeal setting.

Imow Anompyon Perdialogs Chriatein Dia Ricatogeal Seminary Madison MGI Feetston Memorial Epitcapa Fulton and Washington Streets Sunda Mernme

Hereford cattle auction opens in Siloam today

A large crowd is expected at Boxwell's stock farm in Siloam for Georgia's first public sale of registered Hereford cattle. The event includes special railway arrangements, a long-term effort to diversify farming, and participation from notable figures such as Dr Andrew M Soule and Professor Milton J Jameson.

Georgia Indiana Pale South Andrew M Soule Milton J Jamasin Georgia Agricultural College Ho Jhanger American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association Georgia Railroad John C Hart Caroling Alabama Toda

Woman Takes Poison and Refuses Antidote in Pelham

In Thomasville Georgia on March 18 a woman from Pelham ingested carbolic acid at her sister in law's home near Mugsius. Dr. TN Isler attended but the patient refused antidote and resisted treatment. The middle aged woman offered no clear motive.

Thomasville Ga Williams of Pelham Judson Collins Mugsius TN Isler Pelham

Interpreter Lee Hand Involved In Chinese Herb Trial

In federal court Lee Hand, the official interpreter, will aid the defense by presenting Chinese witnesses to testify about the herbs used by Dr. T Young. The trial, ongoing through Thursday, may extend beyond the week as the prosecution calls Atlanta doctors who challenge the decoy letters and discuss belief and suggestion in medical care.

Cour Lee Sons of the Celestial Empire T . Young Witnega Auanta Dr Young Young Albert Howell, Jr

Capitol Gossip Locker Club ruling in Georgia court

In Rome Georgia the court of appeals ruled that a fraternal organization cannot operate a locker club in the state. The case involved C Hi Shiplett treasurer of the Cosmopolitan club and a Tennessee firm. The decision upheld lower court findings that the club could not be run as a member club and Shiplett was responsible.

Locker Cluba Georgia Court of Appeals Nash KR Broyles C Hi Shiplett Cosmopolitan Club Rome J W Kelley Tennessee Warmers' Life Confederation Shiplett Aquar Ryan Progressive Retailer Publishing Company Ok Atania ‘Te Tts

Children Hold Mite Box Opening at St Marks Church

The Childrens Missionary society of St Marks church meets this afternoon in the primary room for a mite box opening event. They will carry flowers and toys to the church and later to local hospital children. Proceeds from mite boxes fund mission work. The society also plans to collect clothing and pack a box for Mexican refugees, likely this afternoon or Saturday morning.

Childrens Missionary Society of St Marks T Be

Hoodoo clothes undoing of Negro thief in Ga

Norman Leach, a Black man from near Decatur, was jailed for larceny after stealing a suit of clothes from an elderly Black homeowner. While in the chain gang he learned the owner moved nearby, and later Leach reoffended by breaking into another vacant house, using a found suit from the same man.

Lecatur Norman Leach Decatur Scott Farm Last Lake Leach East Lake

Suit of clothes tied to six months prison term

A man who had just completed a six month sentence faced a new term at Milledgeville this week. He was tried during the March term of the court and given two years, with others connected to the case also involved.

Suneriar Milledgeville

Bank of Cordele Goes into Receiver's Hands

Cordele Georgia March 18 special The Farmers Supreme bank of Cordele capitalized at 25000 went into the hands of a receiver this morning for liquidation Assets about 16000 Liabilities less than 16000 B H Palmer appointed to recover It is reported that all depositors will be paid in full and stockholders will lose between 10 and 15 percent Joe Wilson of Cordele is president of the institution

Cordele Farmers Suire Bank H Palmer Joe Wilson Af Cordele

Locksmith Convicted of Bank Robbery in Montgomery

John Foud, a local locksmith, was found guilty by a city court jury of entering a vault at Fixchange National Bank in Montgomery. The expert had used his knowledge gained repairing locks on the bank doors to breach the vault, according to the charge and evidence presented.

Montgomery Ala John Foud Citi Court Fixchange National Bank Todd

Phoeni Hotel proprietor shot by chief engineer

Lengton March 18 Joseph W. C. Shain, proprietor of the Phoeni hotel and noted southern hotel man, was killed by JT A Walden, the hotel’s chief engineer, who then shot himself. Physicians report Walden is not expected to survive.

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Hart Schaffner Marx Daniel Bros. Co Saturday Evening Post Hart Schaffner & Marx Varsity Daniel’s Paperrhlhive Carl Karston Siloam Lee Hand Capitol Gossip Robert G. Berckman Berckman Haothers Augusta Ga State Department of Agriculture Berckman Whs Commissioner Price Richmond County Department of Agriculture Berekman Price Bank OF Cordele Glen Urquhart Glen Hart Schaffner & Marx Good Clothes Makers
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