Seeking Pleasure They Found Death in River Tragedy
Six men, a woman and two children drowned when a rowboat capsized in the Susquehanna near Wilkes-Barre as they sought a river outing. The swift current swept all from the craft. one body recovered, others missing. Names include Thomas Androwe, William Ndren, Theodore Andrews, Frank Marionski, Adam Strukus, Frank Gamofpsky, his wife, and two boys John and Michael.
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Wilkesbarre Pa Way
Susquehanna River
Thomas Androwe
Williaw Ndren
Theodore Andrews
Frank Marionski
Adam Strukus
Frank Gamofpsky
Joh and
Michael
White
Tributes of homage to Wright brothers in New York
New York marks tributes to Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton Oain as they arrive from Europe to be feted at receptions and luncheons by the Aero Club of America and the Automobile Club. They will visit Darton before returning home for further ceremonies and the delivery of the plane to Fort Myer next month.
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New York
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Dayton Oain
Europe
Tere Club of America
The
Automobile Club Bt
Amelia
Darton Oale
Wero
Fort Myer
Southern Adds Limited Eastbound Train Sunday May 16
Southern to run another limited train to the East leaving Atlanta at 2 45 p m and arriving New York at 5 p m Sunday May 16 improving service for eastern travelers.
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Southern
Atlanta
New York
Man Hunt in Progress in the Sulu Islands
An urgent manhunt targets Moro bandit Jikir and his followers across the Sulu Islands. Filipino authorities deploy gunboats and land detachments as General Duvall directs efforts after raids on Parang fisheries and attacks on constabulary and settlements, with casualties including two white traders.
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Manila
Progream
Sulu Islands
Enastern Archilplago
Pottippines Mindanan
Jikir
Lanular
Navy
Dining Car Service Delights Morning Birmingham Run
Favorable comments rail service on BSEABOARD train to Birmingham praise the dining car and morning timetable. The expedition departs Atlanta at 6 30 A M with sleeper accommodations and smooth performance noted by travelers.
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Bseaboard
Birmingham
Atlanta
Sleeper
Auto for troops in Bryan county riot duty dispute
In Zavannan Georgia on May 9 an automobile carried Wajor Ws W Gordon II commander of the state cavalry and three troopers to the Bryan county scene amid crowded riots. The tainted report notes guards in plain clothes among farmers and a second story scene at the Bryan county courthouse as tensions rose over McRae the condemned man. Major Gordon plans a full report on duty and safety measures.
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Zavannan Ga
Tiyde
Bryan County
Zavannan
Wajor
Bryan Countiana
McRae
Georgia Hussars
Asia
Tima
Gordon
Marriage Sparks in Atlanta Couples Wed After Phone Call
A stray matrimonial report in The Constitution Sunday captures a runaway wedding between Milas Mal Chedet of Elberton and Harry Rose of St Louis. The pair married at 9 AM in Atlanta after a long-distance call with the bride’s father. They spent their wedding breakfast at the Piedmont and plan a partial honey moon at the road.
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Dfarry Rose
New York and St
Fiberton
Elberton
Chedel
Harry Rone
Mies
Mrs Rose
Way
Ami
Caesar Chedet
Stalio
Harry Rose
St Louis
Atlanta
Mre Iparrison
Connally Street
Trial of Capt Hains Nearing Verdict in Yacht Club Hiring Case
The trial of Captain Peter C Hains Jr for hiring William E Annis at the Hayalde Yacht Club on August 17 is drawing to a close. Defense chief John F Merintyre will urge insanity as a defense and attack army officers. Prosecution summing up by District Attorney Dewitt is expected in the afternoon, with a verdict anticipated by Thursday night.
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Flushing “ Y May
Peter C Hains Jr
Wiliam E Annis
Hayalde Yacht Club
John F Mrcintyre
Army
Haina
Dewitt
Hanna
Balloon trip planned over the Atlantic by professor
A partially readable item notes May date and says Professor Henry H clay ton, once meteorologist at the Blue IH Observatory, resigned after sixteen years, plans a balloon voyage from Boston to Europe claiming a 3000 mile distance. It mentions preparatory tests and hints at an America to Atlantic voyage via San Francisco as a preliminary step.
Eastern Star Assembly Georgia May Conclave in Americus
The annual conclave of the Order of Eastern Star of Georgia meets in Americus on May 18 for a two day session. Hundreds of Indies and Masons of prominence expected. Includes named officers from Macon Atlanta and Lugua with several grand officers listed.
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AmMortus Tenay
Order of Eastern Star of Georgia
Americus
Neveral
Senle
Hubbard
Macon
Roberta Atlanta Ansociate
Kunny St
Ateo Integrav
Arthur & Flarria
Malvern
Marta Mom Relembet
Wafu & Beal
Banks Make Good Showing in Latest Reports
Banks posted a favorable showing in the latest county reports released recently. The summary notes solid performance across several metrics in Butts County with positive results for Jackson and nearby areas.
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Jackson Fin
Butts County
France Holds Edge in Labor Strife Amid Postal Clash
Paris debates labor friction as postal workers meet with federal committee about reinstatement of dismissed employees and service reforms. English postal allies pledge support while a faction investigates alleged scandals in the telephone service.
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Paris
Federal Committee
Lerlegare McLarth
Judge W. L. Penfield Dies at 63 in Washington
Judge William J. Penfield former Indiana circuit judge and authority on international law died in Washington at 63 from heart and stomach complications. native of Dover Michigan, he served as solicitor of the state department and counsel for the United States in major arbitration cases including Venezuela, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic led to multi nation awards.
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United States
Mery
Nicaragis
Bates
San Domingo Hall
Nicaragua
Guateala
Salvador
Mexico
United Staten
Jarozli
Only Noon Train to Birmingham Inaugurated by Southern
On Sunday May 16 the Southern Railway will inaugurate a new fast train to Birmingham leaving Atlanta at 350 am and arriving Birmingham at 400 pm. Dining car parlor car and day coaches will be available.
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Southern Railway
Birmingham
Atlanta
Behind on Crops in Malix County Report
Farmers in Malix County report three wrecks and wet conditions delay planting. Cotton acreage is sparse as warit are oar and deer planted while wheat and oats show average to good growth. Farmers blame wet grounds for seeds not yet in soil and work to ready fields.
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Jackson
Malix County
Black man killed by mob in Jacksonville area
Jacksonville, May 9. A Black man, described as a stranger, was captured by a mob near Camden, 15 miles from Jacksonville, and fatally harmed. He allegedly assaulted Mrs Deas, who cried for help as her son intervened. The mob killed him with throat slitting and gunfire before authorities arrived. identity remains unknown.
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Jacksonville
Flo
John Deas
Camden
Mra Beas
Deas
Mra Dene
Ned Bien
Rev Sentell Resigns From Recon Baptist Church
Reverend Mr Sentell resigns as pastor of the Recon Baptist Church to return to college and study Vic ministry. He leaves after earning the regard of his church and many friends, with regrets for his departure and appreciation of his leadership.
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Sentell
Macen Ga Mayr
WM. Sentell
Recon Baptist Chum
Establish Farmers Lines in Butler County
The Southern Bell Telephone company has installed a large number of wires and a telegraph line. A line is being extended to cover Jonkineturg and other parts of the county. This initiative aims to improve farmers' communications across the area.
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Jackson Ge
Butta
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Pupiber
Wien
Theteveity
Jonkineturg
Otter
Mora
Real gold brick stolen from mint in New Orleans
A confession by Tarenza D Cunningham, a Black U S mint employee, details stealing a real gold brick from the New Orleans Mint. He allegedly found a small lump of metal, molded it into an oval, and carried it in his clothing for weeks. the piece valued at about $300.
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Tarenza D Cunningham & Negro
Mployer
United States Mint
New Orleans
Baturdasan
Cunningham
Leaders to Whom Armenians Look to Restore Order
The article notes Armenians in Aalatic Turkey trusting a new grand vizier to restore order after Abdul Hamid’s ouster. It suggests the grand vizier could have backed massacres, but remained in cabinet. Armenians welcomed the appointment of a new vizier amid ongoing tensions.
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Atricken
Aalatic
Turkey
Fanatien
Sider
Kiamit Pant
Pasha
Bellave
Tewak Panninte
Abdul Hamil
Miss Marjorie Ide and Court of Spain Visit
Miss Marjorie Ide accompanies her father to the Court of Spain where she upholds the dignity of her father, a vice governor in the Philippines, highlighting her social duties and connections in Madrid.
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Marjorie Ide
Father
Court OF
Spain
Philippines
Wien
Vernor
Omarrind
Marjorie Tde
Madrid
Henry Clas
Tue
Cut in steel prices drives massive orders and activity
New York May 9 steel markets report a heavy volume of business as prices drop for fabricated steel wires and nails. Contracts total around 150000 tons with ongoing demand from locomotive shops wheel plants and pipe works. Prices show a general hardening trend despite recent record lows.
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New York
Contrétta
St Paul
Harriman
Seaboard Air Line
German Societies Plan Saeen gerfeet in Savannah
Savannah Ga May 9 Special Arrangements are being completed for the manager feat of the South Atlantic League of German Societies to be held in Savannah on the 26th and 27th. Mer W Moeblering of Charleston will speak in German and J F Gray of Savannah will speak in English. A street parade is planned and merchants along principal business streets will decorate. Delegates from Atlanta Charleston Jacksonville Tampa Fernandina will attend, highlighting Savannah as the birth place of the organization.
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Saeengerfeet
Savannah
Savannah Ge
Pavannah Chamber of Commerce
Thia City
Atlanta
Charleston
Jacksonville
Tampa
Fernandina
New Southern Railway Train Destined for Washington and New York
A new Southern Railway service departs Atlanta at 1 pm and arrives in Washington at 4 pm and New York by 5 pm. The train features dining car service, coaches, and a through sleeper. The inauguration is set for Sunday, May 16.
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Atlanta
New York
Washington
Southern Railway
Sleeper
Officers Elected. Butta County Sunday Showl Association
Special meeting results show Kon MSc alichoel elected president and F&F 8 Ether Idgt as vice president, J HO Mills named secretary. Next meeting set at Liberty Church in May.
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Jackean Gu
Butta County
Folown
Kon
Msc Alichoel
F&f
Ether Idgt
J HO Mills
Age of Ruon
Liberty Church
Seaboard Adds Dining Car on Morning Birmingham Run
The Seaboard announces a dining car on the morning train to Birmingham leaving Atlanta at six. This service enhances aboard meals for travelers between the two cities.
TWO AMERICANS HALED BEFORE CONGO COURT
Two American missionaries William Morrison and Sheppard, members of the American Presbyterian mission, face trial in Kinshasa under charges related to rubber taxes and abuses by forces in the Congo Free State. The case, linked to concessions held by a rubber company, alleges calumny and denouncement as damages of 329909.
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London
Congo Ifree
Ithel
William Moreiann
Streppard
Ile
Hasal Tram
Kanal
Kaeal Tritt
Rema
Wo Theniger
Masara Morrison and
Sheppard
Birmingham Special to Start May 16 Train From Atlanta
The Birmingham Special train trip is announced to begin Sunday May 16 with service from Atlanta. The route will include coaches and a parlor car as part of a gala inaugural run and the car depart for Birmingham with the usual diner car and observer coach amenities.
Daughter of Major Wirz guest of Americus U D C
Americus chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will host the daughter of Major Wirz as guest of honor. A ceremony marks unveiling of a monument to her father with reception at Mrs W L Ben's home and military participation in the commemorative events.
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Maj. Wirz
Americus Chapter
Americus
Confederacy
Percy
Major Wren
Coa
Anviersensiile
Mre
Perrin
Mra Wawin L
Ben
United Daugitee
Confederacs
Gulangee
Heary
Ron
Americun
Amler Bante
Americmi and
Andersom Ie
Arkansas Racing Reestablishment Fails to Pass
Fragmented text describes a stalled Arkansas legislature battle over reestablishing horse racing at Hot Springs. Lawmakers debate extending existing powers, with factions split on the measure as sessions edge toward a conclusion without a clear outcome.
The Summer In New York A Most Attractive Season
The piece praises New York as an appealing summer escape for country families, noting leaner hotel occupancy than in winter, and highlights the State-gle hotel at Fifth Avenue and East 41st Street for comfort and proximity to Central Park. It describes prices and room options while contrasting city pleasures with country life.
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New York
Hin
Fifth Avenue
Fats
Bas
Ita
Stego
Manhattan
Trina
Te Torran
Many Robberies Reported At Macon City
A wave of robberies and hold ups plus petty thefts swept Macon and surrounding areas last night. Officers say dozens of major cases are being pursued as suspects are sought. no arrests yet. Also notes upcoming hearings on bank indictments and defense preparations in Moon Ga.
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Macon
Hobertsonsoffe
Wescott 5
Royal
San
Third Street
Hiberta Hotel
Columbus Road
Hackman
Deasperado
Central Railway
Csclra
Thornton Marye Named Supervising Architect for Club House
Thornton Marye, famed architect of the Terminal Station in Atlanta and churches in Birmingham and Inman Park, is chosen supervising architect for the Capital City Club’s new clubhouse at Duncan Inn corner Peach Tree and Harris streets. The committee met in Atlanta to outline designs, decide on Marye, and plan a bid process with designs to be refined and submitted to members for ratification. Construction is expected to start early fall with Marye directing the project.
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P Thornton Marye
Atlanta
Birmingham
St Jakes
Inchinett
Capital City Club
Duncen Inn
Peachtree and
Harris Streets
Flarroll
Conmiitee
Silanta
Wantic
Marve
Com- 4 Teeting Architecta
Wien
Macon Bible Conference Opens Week of Meetings
The Macon Bible Conference opens with mass meetings and crowds filling the week. Trey Albert Kerwin from Columbia arrives to lead street meetings, Rev JA Ansley to conduct morning sessions, and Dr Trey Jenkins Broughton with Philpott to participate in afternoon services with Wil engage in the week’s work.
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Bern
Jen G@ Broughton
Atlanta
Tie
Alien Fort
Publin
Stapace
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