Rhode Island Battleship Grounds On York Spit Sandbar
The Rhode Island, commissioned April 17, ran aground nose first on a sand bar at York Spit while entering the York River from Chesapeake Bay. Tugboats Unicas Hercules and Mohawk rushed to aid the vessel, which remains hard aground as officials seek a float-and-dloat plan. The ship had just begun its first cruise under Captain Perry Gars en route to Yorktown, Virginia.
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Rhode Island
York Spit
Cheapoake Bay
Cies
Boston Navy Yard
Yorktown
York River
Unicas
Hercules
Mohawk
Washington, May
Boston
Perry Gars
Chesapeake Bay
Navy Department
Former Governor Candler Undergoes Eye Operation
Former Georgia governor Allen D. Candler underwent eye surgery at St Josephs infirmary with Dr. A. W. Calhoun and Dr. Lakey. The operation aimed to save his right eye after long progressive vision loss since 1865. He is resting in a dark room and recovering with attentive care, with hopes of restored sight.
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Candler
St Yoseph'a
Allen D Candler
A. W. Calhoun
Jonesboro
Georgia
Calhoun
Lakey
St Josephs Infirmary
Patterson Moves to Report No Grounds for Action
A special council committee on Atlanta Gas Light Company relations debated after a warm discussion. Councilman Patterson moved to report there was nothing for the committee to do and asked discharge from further service, prompting a lively rebuttal from Chairman Key.
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Patterson
Council
Special Council
Atlanta Gas Light Company
Draper
Key
Woo& Congreve
Dollars Roll to Swell Fund for Great Fair
A brief public notice urges raising funds for a grand fair to be held in Atlanta. The call asks the community to attend a mass meeting to endorse Avanta’s 1910 exposition plan, with details continuing on the next page.
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Avanta
How Howell replies to Watson attack at Fairburn
Clarke Howell addressed Campbell County voters in Fairburn Georgia defending himself against Thomas E Watson's accusations. He asserted Watson admitted most claims and detailed his rebuttals while decrying vituperation and focusing on issues rather than personal attack. The crowd welcomed Howell and urged issue discussion over slander.
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Fred Levs
Fairburn
Campbell County
Clarke Brettoni
Thomas EB. Watso
Atlanta Journal of
Howell
Watson
Prowem
Living Couple Present At Their Own Funeral
Marlboro county records event at Hebron cemetery where Joel Covington and Charity Covington lie in tombs dated 1830 and 1838. JP Gibson spoke, Captain Frank Manning presided, Miss Jean Cameron read an essay. The couple, decades later, attended their own funeral in spirit, with tears and laughter from guests and relatives, including Julius Covington, former Medford mayor.
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Joel Covington
Hebron
Columbia
Marlboro County
JP. Gibson
House of Representatives
Frank Manning
Jean Cameron
Virginia
Covington
Charity Ann Covington
Thomas C
Julius
Med'oll
Joel
Gitson
Show of Female Ankles Invited by German Law
Nordhausen town council passes ordinance prohibiting women from letting their dresses drag in the streets to protect health and air cleanliness. Penalty for violation set at 750 dollars. Sanitation zeal across Germany may spur similar measures in other cities.
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Ony
Nordhausen
Germany
Oldest Georgia woman dies in Brunswick at 114
Brunswick reports the death of a 114 year old woman named Gates, described as the oldest person in Georgia. The record notes she endured a long life with descendants and mentions wartime service years and family ties.
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Georgia
Brunswick
Swick
Beth Gates
Sucl Onsdren
State Ticket May Be Named May Be Named
Informal conference among prominent populists in Judge James K. Thnes offices discussed fall campaign plans. Committee meetings or conventors were not formally called. May 21 was tentatively discussed though no final action taken.
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James K . Thnes
Hollow
Clem
Meiling
Cincinnati Music Festival Features Two Magnificent Programs
The Cincinnati music festival closes with two grand programs highlighting soloists and ensembles. Performances include notable vocal and instrumental numbers, with solo pieces and group selections receiving praise from attendees. The event honors guest performers and showcases a range of musical repertoire.
Torrey Here Fast Meeting Held Today Talks This Afternoon
Torrey area residents convened for a swift afternoon session to discuss local matters and potential actions. Officials from the council spoke briefly, with attendees voting on a call for continued dialogue and next steps to be announced later.
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Torrey
Torrey Revival Meets In Atlanta At Peachtree Auditorium
Dr. R A Torrey arrives in Atlanta and prepares a two session revival plan at the Peachtree Auditorium with 3:30 mass meeting and 7:30 song service followed by an 8 o clock sermon on Soul Winning. He notes Atlanta’s brisk growth and praises Dr Broughton while city weather foresees cooler conditions next week.
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de. Torrey
Torrey
Constitution
Atlanta
Tabernacle
Dr. Torrey
Majestic
Asr
Torreys
Piazza
Broughton Tabernacle
Broughton
Dr Broughton
Chapman
eSreas Ana
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