Roosevelt speech at governors conference praised by all
A harmony filled gathering at the White House saw President Roosevelt respond to Governor Folk of Missouri and address questions of state federal authority. Governor Blanchard of Louisiana presented a broad lines declaration which urged action without specifying projects. A garden party, rain notwithstanding, drew 1,860 guests to the South Grounds and indoors.
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Folk
Missouri
Banco
Blanchard
Louisiana
Elock
Ernor Glenn
North Carolina
Crittelam
White House
Georgia Branch Advocates Industrial Education Drive
The Georgia branch presses forward with informal speeches on industrial education for children. Nellie Peters Black, Superintendent Staton, and President Candler praise industrial education in Atlanta public schools. A telegram to President Wright and VP Alexander sparks plans for a November Atlanta convention. The chamber of commerce mobilizes a 100‑member state society to boost efficiency and productivity via industrial education.
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Nellie Peters Black
Staton
Atlanta
Georgia
Washington
United States
Carroll D. Wright
Alexander
Chamber of Commerce
Secreary Cooper
Laborer Fatal Fall at Troy Steam Laundry in Macon
R J Roland an aged laborer fell from a structure at Troy Steam Laundry on Second Street Macon into the basement sustaining injuries deemed fatal. He was rushed to the city hospital where physicians say he cannot live. A long-time Macon resident with many friends, his fall caused grave injuries from the impact.
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R. J. Roland
Troy
Kite
Second Street
Cap Leads to Arrests in Maton Case
Cap leads to arrest in Maton Georgia May 15 as detective Tomtones takes Rosa Hall a negro already linked to several break in cases into custody. Major Chesney and Stra Davin’s daughter were attacked in their home. both victims viewed a suspect but could not positively identify him. Hearing set once Mrs. Davis can leave her room.
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Arrents Maton
Roas Hall
Tom Tones
T. ©. Chestney
Jones
Residence Burned in Kingston Georgia Fire Destroys Home
A country residence once owned by the late Captain F. Woolley and now by his daughter C P Pitchford, Kingston, Ga, was totally destroyed by fire caused by a defective kitchen flue. James H. Young, overseer of the farm, was at home. all his possessions burned. No insurance was carried.
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Kingston
Ac F. Woolley
Charles P. Pitchford
Anta
James H. Young
Declaration of Principles Adopted by the Governors
Washington May 16 declaration by the conference of governors emphasizes conserving natural resources as the nation’s foundation. It calls for erosion control irrigation reclamation forest and waterway policies and federal state cooperation to prevent waste and promote prosperity. It urges commissions hearings and new laws to protect forests waters minerals and mining resources.
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Conference of Governors
United States of America
Brest
Bia
Limia
Congress
Vy Tach Atate
United States
Federal Congress
Twilight Land speech on federal state powers by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt addressed governors, urging clear accountability for big corporations. He rejected fixed twilight boundaries between state and national authority, arguing the nation should act when states cannot. He favored granting grants with conditions and fixed terms to ensure future generations can reassess.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tam
Strike of Lumbermen Shuts German-American Mill in Pensacola
Pensacola May 16 The German American Lumber Company plant at Millville was closed today due to a strike by several hundred workers at the mill and logging camps. The men refused to work over a wage reduction. It is believed they will return to work soon.
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Pensacola
Fla
German-American Lumber Company
Millville
C.J.D
Edo
District Meeting of Knights of Pythias in Augusta
Ninth district Knights of Pythias organization meeting held in Augusta Ga with delegates from Waynesboro Wadley Davisboro Tennille Thomson and other towns. Plans discussed to unify lodges and hold quarterly meetings. final steps to be completed at Savannah grand lodge meeting next week. Notable attendees included Simeon Bell A P Bell W H Waggin J C Godfrey Front Paul Brinson R H Patterson B E Goetctus and H A Lawban.
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Augusta
Knights of Pythias
Georia
Waynesboro
Wadley
Davisboro
Billien
Tennille
Thomson
Grand Iedge
Savannah
Mesers
Simeon Bell
A. P Bell
W. H. Waggin
W. B. Clemens
J. C. Godfrey
Front
Paul Brinson
R. H. Patterson
BE. Goetctus
H. A Lawban
George C. Schaufde
Increase in Accidents on New York Street Railways
Insurance of the midlie service commission shows April accidents on street railways and subways total 4,707 within its jurisdiction, continuing a rising trend from January 3,931 February 3,951 March 4,363. A total of 2,368 people were injured including 1,671 passengers and 662 non passengers. Eleven fatalities are noted, with April thirty deaths reported.
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New York
Midlie Service Commission
White Case Trial Continues as Jury Nears
In LaGrange Georgia the White trial proceeded with several witnesses examined. The defendant rested, the state began rebuttal and arguments were started around four o clock. The courtroom filled with spectators as proceedings were expected to reach the jury by noon tomorrow.
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LaGrange
Bing
Atgumens
Revival Services Close in Athens Georgia
The revival meeting at the First Methodist Church in Athens has ended. Dr J A Burrough of Abingdon Virginia preached the final sermon last night before returning to his duties, and the local congregation expressed regret at his departure.
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Tha
Ghureh
J. A. Burrough
Abingdon
Burrough
Annual Picnic Near Marlette Ga Attracts Local Families
The Sundat School of the First Presbyterian plans an annual picnic today at Mayor Joyner’s farm near Marlette Georgia. Tickets are obtainable from Sabbath school children. Notable guests include John J. Gordon representing Produce News and George W. Deneles of Denver.
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Sundat School
First Presbyterian Hunch
Mayor Joyner
Marlette
Walton and
Fafille
Ae Baboat
John J. Gordon
Produce News
New York City
Men Petity
Mortuary notices for Webb Turner Leach Costen and Burwell
Obituaries and funeral notices from the local paper list Mrs Lawrence Webb age 2M at 8 East Fair Street died at private sanitarium. Ida Elizabeth Turner 2, daughter of Mr and Mrs Turner, funeral at Grant Park Baptist Interment in Westview. Miss Liza Leach 30 died at 1 Bradley Rest, funeral at Harry Poole's chapel, interment Acworth. C J Costen 87 Confederate veteran funeral at Harry Poole's tomorrow 8:30 with Hollywood cemetery interment. William Reid Burwell 18 months died Sparta special report.
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Torre
Grant ‘Park Hepat Church
Weastview
Lisa Leach
Liza Leach
Bradley
Harry Poole
Acworth
Moses speaks tonight for Joseph M Brown
Former Congressman C L Moses will speak in Chastain's hall in Auburnia tonight on behalf of Joseph M Brown's gubernatorial bid. A large Polk County crowd attended last night’s Joe Brown Club rally at the Lyceum Theater in Cedartown with speeches by Colonel G T Hutchins Rev T W M Brown and Silas Jones.
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C. L. Moses
Joseph M. Brown
Chastain's Hall
Cook
Auania
Polk
Brown Club
Cedartown
Polk County
Joe Brown Club
Lyceum
Judge. Maddox
Hutchins
T. W. M. Brown
Slias Jones
Earthquake Report From Weather Bureau Seismograph
Washington notes an hour long quake detected by the weather bureau seismograph. Origin may be in Central America or Pacific coast region within 3200 miles. Began at 4 39.9 clock, strongest motion 3 55, lasting about ten minutes, with early tremors sharply defined. Athens note reports a woman injuring collarbone after a fall on stairs.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Willis L. Moore
Bureau
Central America
Pacific Coast
Americus Light Infantry Ships Out for Fort Screven Encampment
The Americus Light Infantry Second Georgia battalion under Captain Charles Vanriper departed for Fort Screven encampment with three commissioned officers and thirty men. The Albany Guards joined here and will also encamp.
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Americus Light Infantry
Georgia
Charles Vanriper
Fort Screven
Albany Guards
Americus Company
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