Railroad Man Receives Medal From Wilson For Heroic Rescue
Meridian Mississippi March 26 Jacon C Frist station master at Union Passengers station received a bronze United States medal for heroism shown February 3 1934 rescuing an aged woman Mrs Green and her grand child from in front of a Mobile and Ohio engine He suffered a broken left leg and other injuries while saving the pair The woman escaped uninjured and the child was lightly hurt but recovered in a few days Also received a gold lapel button The medal honors saving on railroads for bravery under an act of Congress February 23 1915
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
Jacon
Union
Wilson
Green
Mobile and Ohio
J. C. Frist
Greatest Event in Woman's Life
Advertorial copy praising pregnancy and urging use of "Mother's Friend" by Bradfield Regulator Co. at 313 Lemar Building, Atlanta Georgia. Claims external preparation to ease expectancy, lists benefits, and suggests obtaining a booklet by mail. Contains promotional language aimed at mothers and drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lemar Bidg
Atlanta, Ga
Fair Fund Gains Nine Thousand In A Day At Luncheon
More than nine thousand dollars was added at yesterday's luncheon to subscriptions for the Southeastern fair preferred stock, raising total subscriptions to sixty one thousand six hundred twenty five dollars. Chairman Ivan Es Allen and associates expressed confidence the full seventy five thousand will be completed early next week as enthusiasm remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan E. Allen
Ivan Es Allen
Allen
Priest slain by brother in ruined Massa church mystery
Rome march 26 recovery of a stolen Byzantine Troptych and altar treasure from the Massa d Atbe parish church after January earthquake reveals the priest was murdered by his brother. Police say the murder happened as the priest lay buried in the standing portion of the church. An intercepted letter led to arrests of those suspected in the crime and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Massa d’Atbe J
Avemzano
Ha Brother
Beng
kWica
Krakas Sentenced to Hang in Delaware Murder Case
Peter Krakas, convicted of killing a Pelco man and linked to the New Britain Conatona priest and housekeeper slayings, was sentenced to be hanged on May 14. A motion for a new trial was withdrawn. The article then shifts to Atlanta fundraising luncheon notes and campaign enthusiasm for a local fair, with subscriptions and remarks by business leaders and Chamber executives.
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Krakas
Wilmpgton
Del
Peter Krakas
New Britain
Conatona
Atlanta
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Special Building for Rotary Club at Southeastern Fair
The Atlanta Rotary club plans a dedicated building at the Southeastern fair modeled as a circular steel and glass pavilion. Cost is about 23000? The structure will hold eighty exhibits and be financed by renting spaces to Rotary members over three and five year terms.
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Rotary Club
Atlanta Rotary Club
Bert S Adams
A. V. Gude
Adams
Atlanta
Brooks County
Allanta Automole Men
Officer Lon Evans praised for life saving act in Marietta Street
Police praised Call Officer Lon Evans after he saved Henry Sheridan from being struck by a motorcycle near the Bijou theater. Evans pulled Sheridan onto the handlebars and slowed the bike, suffering a minor shoulder bruise in the rescue. Another crash injured Evelyn Freers, six, struck by a motorcycle on Sydney street. Campbell of Park Avenue reported as involved. A bicycle accident on Marietta Street left Barnett with slight injuries and the bicycle demolished. Bartlett declined to press against Ragsdale.
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Lon Evans
Henry Sheridan
Bellwood Avenue
Marietta Street
Evans
G. Arnold
Chay
Sheridan
Officer Evans
Young Sherdan
Evelyn Freers
T J. Freers
Sydney Street
J. Campbell
Park Avenue
A Hutchins
Waldo Street
Gorl
Sydney
Gherokee Avenues
Evelyn
LW. Evans
J. G Arnold
Campbell
Barnett
West Pine Street
C. N. Ragsdale
Oakland City
Forsyth Street
Bartlett
Sargeant Sherigan
Rasyale
America Given Chance to Set House in Order
Pasadena reports financier Jacob H. Schiff arrived with remarks on how war enabled the United States to strengthen its finances and reduce foreign debt. He said America grew stronger as European holdings were purchased at low prices and predicted the war would end in the autumn without exhausting belligerent credit, noting money for war remains plentiful while printing presses run.
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Pasadena
Cal
America
Jacob Hi Schiff
New York
W Ho
Injunctions Split Over Alabama Liquor Shipment Law
Montgomery reports two conflicting injunctions on Alabama liquor limits. The city court temporarily bars the Southern Express Co from shipments beyond state limits, while Dothan Chancellor Chapman blocks the company and 65 out of state shippers from shipments into Alabama. Lower courts had deemed the law interstate commerce violative. tests await higher court rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Southern Express Company
Dothan
Chapman
Hauor
Submarine I-4 Crew/List of 21 Onboard During Honolulu Cruise
Twenty one officers and enlisted men were aboard the submarine I-4 as it began an underwater voyage from Honolulu harbor. The list from Honolulu names Lieutenant Louis, Ensign Parker, gunner Gilman, machinist Gauvin, and many others with next of kin details and home towns. Also noted, the Duke de Montmorency in Paris dies at 78.
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I-4
Honolulu
Navy Department
Lous Alfred de
Reno
Nev
Timothy A. Parker
Kentucky
Frederick Gilman
Frank N. Herzog
George T Ashcroft
Los Angeles
Clark G. Huck
Tacoma
Ernest C. Gauvin
New Orleans
Marie Ash
Hurley "Colwell
Diet
Walter Sr Covington
Fort Worth
Texas
Kan
Sidney Covington
Byers
George L. Deeth
Portland
Ore
Alston H Grindle
San Francisco
Edwin
Hill
Etowah
Tenn
John
Francis
Hughson
Albert PD
Jennie
Festus
Archie H Lunge
Tile
Tran L. Makan
Fistelass
Tama
Ohio
Horace L. Moore
Sunner
Funeral Notice for W J Weaver 62 in Opelika Georgia
W J Weaver 62 died at his home yesterday at 2 o clock after a lingering illness. Born in Butta county he had lived here for several years. Survived by his wife and eleven children: Mrs J Denson and Homer Joiner and TN Weaver of Macon Ga. Mrs C Woodward W L Weaver Greenville Ga. Mrs R R Powell Arlington Ga. Misses Maude Tiga Minnie Claire Comer of the place.
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Ogansvile
Marcy
W. J. Weaver
Butta County
J. Denson
Mré
Homer Joiner
Weaver
Macon
Mre
Woodward
W. L. Weaver
Greenville
C. Weaver
LaGrange
R. R. Powell
Arlington, Ga
Misses Maude
Tiga
Minnie Claire
Comer
Burns Castien Dies at Private Hospital Age Two
Burns Castien aged two died yesterday at 8 am in a private hospital. Survived by father B G Castien, one brother H B Castien, and four sisters Blolna Castien Fannie Avery J K Wits Nora Mayer, all of Atlante. Home was 147 Milledge Avenue. Body at chapel of A O Roy Donehoo. Harriet Jones Dies of Pneumonia in Hartwell Ga Special. Interment at Surdian Cemetery scheduled Saturday morning.
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Burns Castien
B. G Castien
H. B. Castien
Blolna Castien
Fannie Avery
J. K Wits
Nora Mayer
Atlante
Milledge Avenue
A. O
Roy Donehoo
Harriet Jones
Hartwell
Harnell
Surdian Cemetery
Obituary notices for Mrs Jones and Thomas Shirley
Mrs Jones aged 80 dies at home leaving a daughter Amanda Mexful ian in her 40s. Formerly Misa Harriet Walters before marriage. Thomas Shirley aged 60 dies at a private sanatorium after a loneness. Survived by mother Mrs J D Simmons of Jasper. Body at chapel of A O Roy Donehoo George TI revived the Most Honorable Order of Bath in 172.
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Jones
Amanda Mexfulian
Misa Harriet Walters
Thomas Shirley
Atlanta
J. D. Simmons
Jasper
A. O
Roy Donehoo
George TI
Order of Bath
Dresses for all ages in Junior Department showcase
The ad highlights dresses for youth at all stages, from wash dresses and frocks to middy uniforms, coats, hats, and suits. It emphasizes careful selection of affordable and high quality Junior Dept items, stressing that both school wear and special occasions are catered for with attention to style and satisfaction.
Children’s Corner Shoes Offer Ankle Ties for Kids
The Sorosis Room highlights Ankle Ties for growing children's feet. The design features a single button closure, snug heel fit, and easy adjustment. Offered in white canvas, patent leather, and gun metal, with serviceable and dressy styles at unusually low prices.
Easter Hat Styles From Estelle Merchant Shop
A New York millinery shop near 46th Street displays new tailored hats shown the day before. The article highlights small, stylish straw hats in colors such as rose, black and white, available at $10, $12, $15 with festive season appeal.
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Estelle Mershon
No. 20
E. 46Th St
New York
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Mitchell Motor Sales Co
Fair Fund
C. W. McClure
Rose & Cason
Chamber of Commerce
Ca Tappan
Chelena Market Co
Camp ‘Grocery Co
Alan Brothers
J Kamper Grocery Co
R M Chambers and
T. Camp
Bonded Adjustment Co
T. J McAndrew
L. W. Rogers Co
City Market Co
EF. Boisclair
McCord Brothers
Harry G. Poole
Edwin F. Johnson
S. P. Richards Co
Blosser Co
FR C. Darby
Southern Printers Supply Co
Bean & Magill
Byrd Printing Co
Atlanta Envelope Co
Estate of D. Greenfield
the Atlanta Club
Enslehart Heating Co
Morgan & Dilton
Ridley, Jr
Drs Stirling & McDougall
Aay Alonzo Richardson Co
Thornwell Jacobs A
Hernann
White Hickory Way
Kempton Park Imp
Atlanta Agricultural Wo Kimball Cigar and Soda Co
Charles J. Gofet & Broz
Donaldson & Bearson Smith & Great
Steremi Par and Carnet Co
M, Pogle
Cooley
John Silvey Co
Carnes & Caines
Mimpire Furniture Co
Eve
Gee
Mr. Kennedy
Lung-Vita
Kennedy
Morris Fertilizer Co
Nashville Medicine Co
Nashville
Subway
N. Hirsch
Newark
N. J
Newaepa
Geribe
H G Hastings
Hastings
G. T. Camp
Retau Grocers’ and Butchers’ Association
Camp
Jisie
Rosey
Cason
Wilkinson
Mell R. Wilkinson
Willanson
Eip
Dallas
DM ‘Faerell
Mesera
Walker, Dradt
Bernhardt
Amercia
Express Company
Paye One
Duke de Montmorency
Pans
Duke de Montmorraoc
Frederic J. Paxon
Davison-Paxon-Stokes Co
Fred Paxon
Southern Engraving Company
South
Southern Engraving CO
Henry W. Grady
Constituton Building
Hogansville
Kodakers
Crike
Paver
2. & Cone, Inc
Paris
Sorosis
Madame Irene
Successo
la Vida
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