Debate on Government by Commission Shapes Atlanta Charter
Large audience hears John MacVicar and W. W. Strong argue for and against the commission and the charter in a joint debate at the Auditorium. Both speakers have long Des Moines ties, stressing experience with both systems. No decision announced. the charter committee report may reflect the debate's influence on Atlanta's future charter.
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Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce
John MacVicar
Des Moines
W. W. W & Strong
Des Maines
MacVicar
Wise
Dona MacVicar
W. W. Wise
Social Leader in Police Cell in Mining Stock Scam
Charles Layton Orwell a mining stock broker and relative of FY. Augustae Heinze of New York was arrested in Washington charged as a fugitive from justice. He and his wife, prominent in Washington society, allegedly defrauded Boston mining firms of over 85,000 and claimed wider Canadian New York and Massachusetts scams exceeding 30,000. Foxwell, 60, portrayed as cultured. he traveled Boston and New York, posing as a Societe Generale representative to mining concerns, though not connected to the Paris bank. He is held in a Washington police station awaiting further proceedings.
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Washington
Charles Layton Orwell
Augustuae Heinze
New York
Herbert Moseley
Growler Copper Company
Beaton, Maxs
Faxwell
Canada
Massachusetts
Foxwell
Min- Hingatocka
Boston
Societe Generale
Para
Ainancial Institution
Paris
Prroxmell
Clay J
Charlea L. Foxwell
Boaton
Coles
Lins City
Evecet Reaths
Itill
Couleurne
Foxwall
Taft Mustered Into the Grand Army
President Taft was mustered today as a member of the Farnsworth post Grand Army of the Republic at Mt Vernon New York in a ceremony led by General Horace Porter. Representatives from John A Dix post and Lloyd Aspinwall post attended with other Grand Army members in Washington and New York. Taft became an honorary member as the organization preserves its legacy through associate societies amid thinning ranks.
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Washington
Tat
Civ
Lloyd Aspinwall
New York City
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Asagcin
Praaident Taft
Baptists Choose Baltimore for Annual Convention
Louisville May 15 Baltimore selected as site for the Southern Baptists annual convention opening May 14. A large fund drive for the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary raised over 115000 with fourteen donors giving 5000 each and many 1000s in contributions. The day featured a monument unveiling for Dr Eaton postponed by heavy rain, plus reports on home and lay missions and a portrait presentation for the seminary’s first president.
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Louisvilley
Baltimore
Southern Baptists
Sam Pie
Southern Haptiat Theological Seminary
Cave Hill Cemetery
T. T. Haton
Cave Hih
Dr. Eaton
Eaton
Loutaville
Viaying
Macon
Baminary
J. Bi. Marvin
Loulaville
Len G. Broughton
Atlanta
William KH. Hatcher
Virginia
Baptist Church
Werl
Muliina
Norton Familly
Louinville
G. W. Norton
Mins
Jucy Norton
Mattie Norton
Mra
Minnielawed Norton
George T. Weat
Newport News
J. W. Dillard
Memphis
W. Gheenx
Toursville
G. W. Hyde
Minxauri
Austin
Texas
ML. Connely
Georia
More Russian Troops Sent to Persia May 13 Report
Time reports two thousand Russian troops and two companions of Baphers are leaving for the frontier to reinforce General Bnarsky. Officers say the move follows threats to Urumiah as mobilization strains the quartermasters. A possible investigation at Pesrburg is noted as mutterings of foreign affairs warn of border tension and protect coastal areas.
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Baphers
Bnarsky
Urumiah
Peresburg
Bettiah
Arietatt
Natian
Catonaliaca
Tauris
Estura
Atlanta Plans Bigger Four Day Horse Show at Auditorium
Atlanta Horse Show Association directors announced a four day event at the Auditorium Armory from October 19 to 22 with expanded prizes and open classes. The show aims to follow Louisville and allow entries to Madison Square Garden, with rules restricting class entries and a new circular ring to speed judging.
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Auditorium Armory
Atlanta Horse Show Association
Auditorium
J. B. Everett
Pesl
Ottley
Jaton
Itcs
Louleville
J. E. Murphy
W. L. Peal
Jacob Patternon
Sven Bromfer Incopa
Hea
Clanaca
Austell Thornton
Improper Influences Led Tulsa Jury Dismissal
Judge John A Marshall of Utah ruled the grand jury empaneled to probe Muskogee land frauds was improperly influenced after the Tulsa jury refused to indict two men. He dismissed the jury, ordered a new one of 16 to report Tuesday, and directed witnesses to appear. A prior quashing of indictments against Governor Haakell and others followed misconduct allegations against Special Attorney Sylvester Ruah.
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Tulsa
Okla
John A. Marshall
Utah
United States Circuit Court
Muskogee
Marshall
C. W. Turner
W. T. Hutchings
Tulan
Haakell
Sylvester Ruah
Omah
Cotton sales surge as farmers lock in October prices
Americus Georgia May 15 farmers rush to sell cotton for October delivery at strong prices. An exporter bought 3000 bales at middling 10 is price and another 1000 bales at high figures. Farmers expect favorable terms amid market outlook while preparations for a novelty event at the auditorium show proceed with a building committee and stable capacity plan.
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Americus
Canis
Basta
Bihar
Capedaly
Young Lady Rough Riders
Jacob Patterson
J. K. Ottley
Frank Inman
Franc Browert
T. B. Lumpkin
W. J L. Peel
Charles Tf. Black
John F. Smith
Scott Wadeon
John FB. Muephs
JK Ottley
Brooks Morgan
Jacob Fatterson
John E Murphy
Massacre numbers at Adana revised amid relief aid
Reports from Adana revise death tolls downward from estimates of 20,000 to perhaps 10,000 or less. Thousands of Christians are alive, with nearly 50,000 aided by relief committees. Authorities say governors and local officials blocked planned massacres, while telegrams from Constantinople urged harsh action against Armenians.
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Adana
Caannes
Aalaile
Turkey
Cenarea
Constantinopie
Mle
Alatah
Asiatic Turkey
Constantinople
Avital
Jet Matter
Dickinson Leaves Panama with War Crisis Focus
Dickinson departs Panama amid canal water tensions as the U S moves toward Washington. The article notes his itinerary and dual attention to strategic canal concerns while awaiting further directives.
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Dickinson
Panama
Colon
General Boyd Improves After Illness
General Boyd, formerly aiken can not, was stricken while abroad yesterday. Tonight he is greatly improved and it is thought he will recover. He has fully regained consciousness and says he hopes to return to Columbia tomorrow.
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General Boyd
General Hood
Aa Greally
le Stepes
Colum A
Georgia Railroad Strike Threat Over Firemen Dispute
In Atlanta and Augusta white firemen threaten a walkout if the Georgia railroad and Atlanta Joint Terminals do not concede seniority to white crews over Negroes. An open letter denounces management for favoring black workers and alleging discrimination at the terminals. The strike, ordered by the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, is set for 9 PM on Monday.
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Georgia Railroad
Atlanta
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Atanta
Aue Fats
Georgia
Nekroes
Brotherhoo
Tinmen's Brotherhood
Augusta
Yeater
Eugenes A. Sell
Arcond
International Brotherhood of Locomoive Firemen
Feld
Georgie
Dyer
Dall
Toronto
Canada
Weather Prophecy Rant Foretells Gray Coastal Showers
A garbled forecast mentions Georgia Fair in showers, merth port, and partly cloudy skies with likely light showers and variable winds, suggesting unsettled weather as described in the prophecy style entry.
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Georgiia
Merth Port Daz
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