Debaters Vie Over City Government at Saturday Night Forum
In a joint debate at the Auditorium Saturday at 5 o clock the commission form of government and charter revision take center stage. John McVicars of Des Moines argues for commission government while W W Wise opposes. Chamber of Commerce sponsors with G Candler introducing readers. Notables including McVicars have toured major cities to discuss reform.
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Des Moines
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Rhar
Los Angeles
Montreal
New York City
Washington, D. C
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Chamber of Commerce
Credit Man’s Association
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Builders Hachangi
Wholewater
Merchants and Manufacturers” Club
Atlanta Federation of Trades, Bar Association
Fulton County Medical Association
Capital City Club
Atlanta Mibele Club
Piedmont Driving Club
Federation of Women's Clubs
Atlanta
Ad Men's Club
MecVicars
City Council
Foney
Towsville
Hase Xupepee
Fulton County Automobile Club
Nephew and Aunt Not Lovers Rumor Denied
New York May 12 Bath Jenry E Huntington nephew of the late Colla FP Huntington and the tattered widow Kira Arabella LD Huntington denied the report that they are to be married. The rumor circulated for years after Mr Huntington and his wife Mary Hance of Newark divorced.
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Jenry E. Huntington
Colla FP. Huntington
Kira
Arabella LD .Huntington
Low Aegee
Afr
Huntington
Misa Mary Hance
Newark
N. J
Portum Coffee and Tea No More A Woman’s Change
A woman recounts severe stomach issues and sleepless nights before giving up coffee and tea. She tries Postum after seeing an ad, brews it 18 to 20 minutes, and notes a drastic improvement in health and energy. The letter ends with an appeal to read genuine testimonials.
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Wirz monument unveiled by Wirz's daughter at Andersonville
In Andersonville Georgia on May 12 the monument to Captain Henry Wirz commander of the prison and executed in Washington was dedicated under the Stars and Stripes and the Confederate flag. The unveiling was led by Wirz’s daughter and the Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy called him martyr, not executed, hoping memory will be viewed kindly in time.
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Washington
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Memorial tribute marks 1865 prison camp deaths in Andersonville
The crowd gathered near the national cemetery and Prison Park to honor 13,000 Union soldiers buried at Andersonville. Speakers stressed justice for long-delayed actions, noting Captain Wirz’s trial and execution in 1896, and praised fraternal regard amid Civil War tensions. The event featured prayers, Maryland My Maryland, and a Grin of salute as a respectful observance concluded.
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Eulogy by Pleasant A. Stovall on Wirz memory at Andersonville
In Andersonville May 12, Pleasant A. Stovall praised Major Wirz, arguing the camp’s suffering stemmed from war strain and misfortune, lamenting prisoner deaths and the controversy over prisoner exchanges, while defending Wirz against charges tied to Jefferson Davis.
Hunting trip plans cited in Rocky Mountains note
A cryptic message from a county official and a former Tusbanid suggests arrangements for a hunting trip after July in the Rocky Mountains. The fragment hints at coordination by county authorities for travel logistics and a program tied to a big game hunt.
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Mertiea
Canaan Taelk Tatlyas Eday
Sune CG Ashing
Tor Eulder
Uly Xan
Rocky Mountains
Dr John Olmsted Honors Wirz Memory at Andersonville Monument
In Andersonville Georgia on May 12, Dr John Olmsted spoke at the unveiling of a Wirz monument. He praised Captain Henry Wirz, citing Jefferson Davis and the Confederate cause, while urging truth and memory against historical misrepresentation and urging forgiveness for past prejudices. The speech invoked Reconstruction era debates and honored Confederate memory and women of the Daughters of the Confederacy.
Vindication of Captain Henry Wirz Memorial Voice
A solemn tribute recalls Captain Henry Wirz and the memory of a patriot denied due reverence. The speaker rebuts attacks, honors Wirz’s sacrifice, and urges truth over biased history while praising Daughters of the Confederacy for unveiling his grave with dignity.
Andersonville guard defends Wirz in letter to editor
Oxford resident and former guard L. Meadows protests Captain Henry Wirz’s execution, asserting Wirz was unfairly condemned. He recalls fourteen months with the Fourth Georgia Reserves and argues federal courts sentenced others, not Wirz, while defending Wirz against claims of mistreatment of Union prisoners.
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Andersonville
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Candler
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Fragmentary Text About Travel and People in a Lodge
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Egent Diaz and Mayen in a general context about travel and interest in James ipa foam. It references a President View, a white ray, Dr Pullen, and Amauuec lodge Dare, but details are unclear and many words are garbled.
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le Fara
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Amauuec Lodge
Dare
Fragmentary notes on Califor and Marsone visit
Fragmented OCR reads like a newspaper teaser mentioning California, a Che visitor to Italy, Marsone, and a Thirty third dexver. Entities and dates are unclear. readable elements include places and a names-like Marsone. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome.
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Italy
Marsone
Dexver
Virginia Odd Fellows Meet Adopts Danville as Next Session
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Virginia met at Roanoke on May 12 and adjourned after deciding Danville will host the next session. Delegates from Bristol attended the event.
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Roanoke
Grand Lodge
Virginia
Hay Dern
Bristol
Danville
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