Atlanta Beauty Contest Seeks Photographs From City Ladies
The Constitution invites entries for a beauty contest of Atlanta's young women employed in local businesses. Photos may be taken at Wesley Hirshburg's Whitehall Street studio at The Constitution's expense. A panel including Miss Russell will judge. winner receives 25 dollars in gold. Files may feature Misses Burge Wilson Lloyd Syms Pritchett among others.
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Atlanta
Fian Russell
Constitution
Wesley Hirshburg
Whitehall Street
Hirshburg
Mr. Hishburg
Francis E. Pricey
Lillian Russell
Russell
Beauty
Whitehall St
Elizabeth Burge
Frances Wilson
Mattielee Lloyd
Rich’s
Emily Syms
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Nannie Pritchett
Kutz
President ets injunction case at South Carolina club
A restraining order hearing delayed a case against Dan Ganigan and the Georgia Athletic Club. Judge George L. Bell, presiding, noted the club operated as in prior city organizations and warned of further action. Next week’s hearing for a permanent injunction was set as police and city officials served the order. Separately, the Southern College Press Association announced its first convention at the University of South Carolina on April 29 to 26 with delegates from Virginia, Mary Washington, UNC, Alabama A&M, Clemson, Georgia, and South Carolina.
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George “L. Bell
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Dan. Ganigan
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Junction
Broyles
Shaw
Victory City
James I. Mason
Beavers
Hecorder
Oes Igier Ee Ee College Press Association
Columbia
8.C
Southern’ College Press Association
University of South
Carolin
Bam Latimer
Jro
Broadus ‘Mitchell
Committee On Formation
University of Virginia
William ‘Ands Mary
University of North Carolina
al & M
North Carolina
Clemaon, College
University of Georgia
University of South Carolina
Auto Scorcher Gets Three Years
Ed Hayes a Negro chauffeur was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Miss Allene Edward during a rainstorm in West Had last November. Judge K. R. Daniels sentenced him to the maximum three years, denouncing reckless driving and the tendency to hire young, inexperienced drivers. He urged stronger enforcement of the law and noted the disparity with required training for railroad engineers.
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Ed Hayes
Allene Edward
West
KR. T. Daniels
Daniela
Jena
Ludge’ Daniels
Pension Plan for Telegraphers Adopted by Western Union
Theodore N. Wall, president of the Western Union Telegraph Company, announced a new pension plan for employees. Pensions from 25 to 100 dollars monthly will be granted to those retiring after 25 to 40 years of service. The maximum pension would be 60 percent of the salary at retirement, not to exceed 190 dollars per month.
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New York
Theodore N. Wall
Western, Union Telegraph Company
Planter and Doctor Duel in Deadly Shootout at Newton Station
A fatal shootout at Newton railroad station left 18 dead and 18 dying, between planter R. Istite and Dr. W. G. Allen. Deputy Sheriff Pat Windom was arrested amid claims of involvement. Town Marshal J. H. Hays survived bullets to his hat as witnesses, including Allen’s children, watched the chaotic scene. The feud between Doolittle and Allen had simmered for months. Windom denies involvement.
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Vickaburg
Miss
R. W. Istite
Con
W. G. Allen
Wayside
Newton
Pat Windom
Doolittle
Allen
Windom
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