Final arbiter Slaton sets Leo Frank execution date
Gov Slaton will decide the Leo M. Frank case after Judge Hill sentenced Frank to hang on June 22. The governor can grant clemency or a respite, with Harris as next governor-elect ready to take action after June 26 inaugurations. Frank, fainting in court, insisted on innocence while urging the truth be known. his supplementary remarks stressed life without hope and the need for future exoneration.
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John M Slaton
Leo M. Frank
H. Hill
Frank
Slaton
Governor Slaton
Nat 2
Harria
Staten
General Assembly
Hili
Prison Commission
Sinton
Harris
Mary Phagan
Lfe
Prosperity Ahead Says John Langer
John Langer of Equitable Life Assurance in New York visits Atlanta praising current US business conditions. He cites a postwar rebound, high bank balances, and prudent saving. Langer notes improved fundamentals since last August, with cautious optimism for a strong revival once the war ends and mentions Equitable's shift into farm loans and near-term investments. Continued on Page Five.
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United States
John D Lunger
Hauitable Life Assurance Anglety
New York
Atlanta
Lunger
Esye
Equitable
New York Iifs Insurance Company
Don't Take A Flyer Advertising Strategy
The Atlanta Constitution argues advertising is not a gamble but a sane business weapon. A plan should be studied and maintained in season and out. The Constitution offers guidance to business men solving the advertising problem and asserts honest ads are productive.
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Atlanta Constitution
Frohman’s Last Words On Lusitania Death
London May 10. Actress Rita Jolivet recalls Charles Frohman conversing calmly as Lusitania sank. He stated Why fear death is the most beautiful adventure in me and refused lifeboats, declaring he had no fear of death as the ship went down.
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London
Charles Frohman
Rita Jolivet
Iss Jolivet
Queenstown
Frohmen
Newcomers Night Lights Up Atlanta Festivities
A Rotary Club event in Atlanta hosts Newcomers Night at the Armory Auditorium with a twenty piece orchestra, prizes worth over 600 dollars, balloons and a grand march. Mayor Woodward proclaims support as thousands of newcomers and oldtimers gather for a pageant of entertainment and community welcome.
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Rotary Club
Eliic
Armory
King Carnival
Kendall Weisiger
W. MM! Timmons
J. T. Scalt
Shivers
H. W Anderson
H. W. Grady
H A
Atlanta
Ad Men's Club
St Elmo Massengale
James G. Woodward
Rotary Club of
Andito- Hum Armory
Hotary Klub
Rules for Governing Imports of Cotton
Washington May 10 Regulations to govern the importation of foreign cotton lint designed to prevent the pink boll worm pest were issued today by the department of agriculture to become effective July 1. They provide for entry under permit and limit deliveries to mills licensed on condition they adopt precautionary measures. The advisability of similar measures for Hawaiian cotton is under consideration.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
TALLIES ADVANCING AGAINST GERMANS ON THE WESTERN FRONT
London reports heavy losses but Allied gains on the western front with prisoners and guns captured by French forces. Berlin acknowledges Allied occupation of fore¬most German trenches near Carency as attacks and counterattacks continue amid heavy fighting.
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London
France
Belgium
French War Office
Carency
Ypres
Carpathians
Baltic
Mitau
John French
War Office
Bia
Paris
Arras
Sauches
Berry-au-Bac
le Pretre
Lombsertryde
St. Georges
Wnton
Dunkirk
Partie
Argonne
Almee
Bilmkerkwasen
Copenhagen
Courtland
Committee of 125 To Probe School System
A chamber of commerce driven plan votes to form a 125 member committee plus 25 women to investigate city government and school conditions, report findings, and push reforms potentially via polling to elect a capable mayor and council. Local officials and citizens urge decisive action amid perceived widespread inefficiency and deteriorating departments.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mel
Asante
Crise
Heachaola
R. M. Walker
Samuel Lumpkin
W. H. Xriegshaber
F. J. On
Ole
Inma Douty
Hugh Murray
Mra Ro M Walker
Lindsey Hopkins
Jo- van Boehm
H. A. Maier
Faxon
V. H .Krlemshaber
Kriemshaber
Board of Education
George Hillyer
Hulger
John ] Owens
W. H. Kriennhaber
Paxon
Kriegahaber
Wilson Speech Promises Humanity First in Lusitania Wake
President Wilson told 4,000 naturalized Americans in Philadelphia that the United States would seek a humane course over the Lusitania tragedy while remaining at peace. He urged loyalty to adoptive nationhood, not birth country, and urged unity among diverse citizens under one flag.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
United States
Lusitania
Germany
America
Blankenburg
Germany Reacts to Lusitania Tragedy with British Blame
Berlin states the British government bears responsibility for the Lusitania loss, citing Britain's siege of Germany and armed merchant ships. It notes warnings were issued, and asserts the liner carried war material and contraband, while expressing condolences for American lives.
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Berlin
London
Foreign Office
Washington
State Department
Germany
Charley Bernsford
Lusitania
England
Ita
Word waited from Wilson on Lusitania crisis
Washington waited for President Wilson’s policy stance as the Lusitania sinking stirred crisis. German ambassador Bernstorff met Secretary Bryan to express regret over American losses, while a note from Berlin to the embassy conveyed sympathy and blamed Britain. Allies urged America to align with Germany, with Dutch diplomat Van Raporst noting his government’s view.
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Wilson
Washington
United States
Lusitania
Count Bernatorf
State Department
Bryan
Count Bernstorff
Herlin
Foreign Office
Aven
Germany
Gerard
America
Chevalier van Raprord
Netherlands
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Gov. Slaton
J. F. Stackhouse
L. Withington
J. M. Forman
Lindon Bates, JR
J. Poster Stackhouse
Lathrop Withington
John Langer
U. S
Frohman
Robert PL Maddox
Eliy'a
Artesta
ifWe
Potla
Tipperary
Cater Woolford
Walter G. Cooper
Tyan E Alien
Pexon
Wilkinson
Gaza
Great Britain
Kaiser
Washing
Akewers Georgis
Treatay
Yar
South
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Charleston
Chicago
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Den
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Elety
Atterns
Kansas City
Jocksonville
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Miami
Montgome
Masnville
New Orleans
Dear
Okhlahoma
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Ore
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Raleigh, Stoudy
St. Louis
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