Apprentice School Started at Macon
Macon May 6 18 1 Special The apprentice school under Master Mechanic W H Fenner of Central railway at the new shops began last night enrolling nearly thirty young men. This is a night training school and will be a key addition to the service. The complaint has been employees focus on physical labor while lacking mental training. The school offers sufficient training and is considered very important.
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Macon
W. HL Fenner
Central Railway
Thia Schooli
Augusta Encampment Prospects for Fifth Regiment
Augusta officials and business leaders pursue hosting the Fifth Regiment National Guard encampment in summer. Col Pomeroy reports possible suitable site in Augusta with support from Adjutant General Scott and local chamber members, amid a wider effort to attract a Savannah and Augusta Third Regiment encampment. Augusta Caro fair grounds area discussed as potential location with strong local interest.
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Augusta
Pomeroy
National Guard of Georgia
Atlanta
Johnson
Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Auguste Wll
Chamber of Commerce
Llisena
Rill
Savannah
Scott
Georgia-Carolina Fair Grounds
Pomerey
Xmeral Scott
Savannah Woman Dies in Flames at Home
Savannah May 18 special Robert Axt was badly burned at his home 433 Thirty-second street after a fire exploded spreading flames through the house Measured efforts failed to save him and Mrs Axt who had poured oil on a fire in her room then ran to the street neighbors found her writhing in death agony The Axts were long known figures in Savannah society.
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Savannah
Tin
Robert Axot
Thirty-second Street
Park View Sanitarium
Axt
Sea Board Offer Reduces Fare to Athens Sundays
A passenger note indicates a $1.00 fare to Athens with return service on Sundays under the Sea Board transit plan. Local travelers are advised of the single dollar rate and weekly Sunday return option.
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Athens
Seaboard
Geraldine Farrar Not to Wed Scotts
Fire at Norfolk destroys J A Steutchard stable and Norfolk Virginia Peanut Company plant on Union Street. Loss estimated from seventy five to one hundred nine thousand dollars, with insurance partially covering. Geraldine Farrar arrived in Paris with her mother from New York amid rumors about engagement.
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Geraldine Farrar
Scotts
Norfolk
Baylofe
J. A. Steutchard
Ivery
Union Street
Norfolk-Virginia Peanut Company
Tealdes Itn
Peanut Cleaning Company
Paris
Geraldine Pur
Paria
New York
Chertrough
Abe
Callaway
Milas Farrar
Bil Archan
Ane
Eeets
Maan
Durin
France
Staten
Joas
Bate
Vaudeville at New Theater to Open in Atlanta
Manager Ben Kahn announces the Forsyth street venue will be devoted to Morris vaudeville with Shubert not scheduled to perform this season. The theater should finish by mid September with opening October 4, promising top acts from Louisville and a strong circuit bill including Jeffries Rice Cohen Kendall Carus Welch Bingham Hoppe Mayhew Fitzimmons Crown Potter Helena Rose Loftus and the Apache Dance.
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New York
Ben Kahn
Forsyth Street
Shuberts
Shubert
Mr. Alon
Morris Vaudeville
Atlante
Prient
Granoum
Weber & Rush
Atlanta
Shawn
Lowisville
Morris
James Jeffries
John Rice
Rally Cohen
Ezra Kendall
Emma Carus
Joe Welch
Amelia Bingham
City investigates waterworks after mayor’s death postponement
Investigation into the citys business methods was postponed due to the death of ex mayor W H Julney. The special council committee will reconvene tomorrow afternoon at City Hall to begin probing the waterworks department in the council chamber.
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W. H. Djulney
Caunel! Chamber
Sumter Major Wilson Dies by Self Inflicted Vault Incident
Major Frank Wilson, master in equity for Sumter County, shot himself in the vault of his office this morning. He spoke with his father, excused himself, and a moment later the shot was heard. Wilson was a prominent local figure with several offices held.
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Sumter, & C
Frank Wilson
Sumter County
Major Wilson
Hla
Sumter
Savannah TQ enters port rate fight in Savannah Ga
The Savannah Chamber of Commerce plans to oppose port rate principles before the railroad commission. Secretary Joseph F. Gray reports the chamber, jobbers, and Savannah business men will join with other localities to press for proportional rate reductions from Savannah to all state points.
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Savannah Chamber of Commerce
Savannah
Railroad Commission
Joseph F. Gray
Chamber of Commerce
Mrs Taft Doing Well Recovery Hinted
Washington May 18 President Taft's wife Mrs Taft improved after a nervous breakdown yesterday. The attending doctor said she rested comfortably and was much better this morning. She would not accompany the president on trips to Petersburg and Charlotte tomorrow. Charles Taft, the president's youngest son, who had his tonsils removed, is recovering well at the White House.
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Washington
Taft
Delaney
White Hall
Potomac River
Petersburg
Charlotte
Chariie Taft
Jay
White House
Davis Case Begins Today in Rome Fraud Trial
Rome attorney GC E Davis is charged with using the mails fraudulently. In federal court the defense motion for continuance was overruled and trial set for tomorrow morning. Defended by Judges Meyerhardt and Wright with Reuben Arnold of Atlanta.
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Rome
Roma
E. Davia
Max Meyerhardt
Barry Wright
Reuben Arnold
Atrlantag
Mot el guilty of murder in Russellville case
After a one hour deliberation the jury found M. Fr Motes guilty of murdering James Ezzell and fixed life imprisonment as punishment. Mrs Ezzell testified she feared he would kill her if she cried out and that she sought to be rid of Ezzell.
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Russellville
Forrester Operated Upon in Macon Georgia
Special report from Macon Georgia states Dr. EL Forrester of Mercer University underwent an appendectomy at Macon Hospital today. He had endured an attack several days prior, growing more severe and requiring surgical attention. Surgeons completed the operation and conditions are favorable with rest advised.
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Forrester
Macon
Muay
EL Forrester
Gible
Mercer University
Indestructo Trunks Arrive in Atlanta Cited as Unbreakable
A fresh shipment offers Indestructo Trunks praised as unbreakable and unsmashable with a waterproof construction and factory registered guarantee. Agents in Atlanta promote men's, women's, and steamer sizes priced from twenty to thirty dollars.
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Atlanta
Elks Parade Delayed by Rain in Atlanta Gathering
Weather dampens Elk convention events as 75 decorated cars participate in the planned 200 car parade through Peachtree, Forsyth and Mitchell streets. Judges stage a later decision on prize winners while social activities continue at the Grand and club house with planned barbecues and performances.
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Grand
Elks
Peachtree
Cary
United States
the Elks
Whitehall
Forsyth
Mitchell
Broad
Mette
Marlette
West Peachtree
John K. Otting
John 3
Woodnide
Jean Inman
Fourth National Bank
Billy
Pones da Leon
Hugh Cardoza
Tontaht
Dusinees
State Association
Grand Opera House
Iikn
Tedmont Park
Hoyt
Chinatown
Atlanta parade prep and Elks lodge social scene
The text describes preparations for a parade in Atlanta with a water wagon and riders, noting the Elks lodge No. 78 hosting events in the club house. The narrative mentions late-rising members and a lively community gathering, highlighting the festive mood and local enthusiasm.
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Ita
Atreats
Atlanta
Streat
Elke
Tne
Elka
Captain Peter Hains In Sing Sing Prison
Captain Peter C. Hanna Jr. is now a prisoner at Sing Sing. He walked with quiet demeanor from the railroad station to the gate, was processed by a clerk who assigned him inmate number 2002, and put in prison uniform. He awaits medical examination to determine work assignment.
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Ouaming
Peter C. Hanna, Jr
Bing Sing
Trolleys Collide In Columbus Mississippi
Two trolley cars colliding near Lake Park in Columbus Mississippi injured three people including H L Arnold mayor of McComb City with bruising to the head W K Billwell of Meridian suffered a facial cut and Conductor Skelt White sustained a hand and knee sprain all reported from the incident this afternoon near Lake Park.
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Columbus
Miss
Odd Fellows
Grand Lode
Lake Park
H. L. Arnold
McCom
Chy
W. K. Billiwell
Meridian
Skelt
Two Men Sentenced in Moreland Death Case
In Florida, Willam A. Boley and Truby Gates were sentenced to hard labor in the state prison after being convicted of manslaughter in the death of W. H. Moreland, an Atlanta traveling man, shot in High Springs during a routine walk. An appeal will be filed. Moreland represented the Hidley-Willamson-Spain Company of Atlanta.
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Nenville
Fla
Willam A. Boley
Truby Gatesa
W. H. Moreland
Atlanta
High Springs
Fls
Atate
Moreland
Hidley-Willamson-Spain Company
Ialanta
East Springs
Agents of Equitable to Visit City Meeting Leaders
Edolaten, superintendent of the agency bureau of the Equitable Life Ramaranos Society, arrives in Atlanta today to meet with State Manager Frank W. Barr for the week. About twenty top Georgia producers will join Thursday luncheon at the Atlanta Athletic Club and receive city tours Friday by automobile.
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V. SN. Edolaten
Sgancy Bureau
Equitable Lite
Ramaranos Society
Frank W. Barr
Georgia Agency
Edelaten
Atlanta Athletic Club
Murdered by Christians in Philippine case
Chicago reports that Dr William Jones of the Field Museum, killed in Dumabaty Inzon on March 28, might have fallen to Christians rather than head hunters. Dr George A Dorsey received a letter from Dean C Worcester, Secretary of the Interior for the Philippines, hinting that Christians may have revenge motives in the murder.
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Chicago
Wm. Jones
Field Museum
Dumabaty
Anvege
Geo. A. Dorsey
Munsum
Dean C. Worcester
Phiippines
Worcester
Warm Welcome for Elks Assured at First Session
The Georgia Ella convention opened at the Grand Opera with public welcome remarks by Governor Wake Smith and Mayor Robert F Maddox. District Deputy Denney and past president Mottie offered remarks. Officials praised the order amid applause as the hall was decorated with national symbols and the crowd enjoyed speakers and light humor.
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Convention of
Georgia
Ella
Grand Opera
Wake Smith
Robert F. Maddox
FA. Denney
Rome
Lion
Joseph K. Mottie
Milledgeville
Etats Gasociation
Maddox
Tr Hudgine
Utoylen
State Association
Hintth
Order
Elke
Smith
Momnar
Denney
Atlanta
Thia
Pottle
Elks
Fattie
Hello Billie Bush Visits Georgia Sigma Nu Convention
One of the most active Elka visitors is Bile Bo Duah of Colquitt Georgia. He recently attended the Georgia convention of the Sigma Nu fraternity in Athens.
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Elka
Bile Bo Duah
Colquitt, Ga
Athens
Georgia
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Ha Waa
Notable Georgia legal figure and Emory alumnus profiled
The record outlines the career of a Georgia lawyer and former congressional secretary to Hon. J. M. Ortega, beginning after Emory graduation in 1905 at age 18. It notes his Delta and Sigma Nu affiliations, leadership roles, and law firm Tush & Stapleton in Quitt. He is described as connected to major corporations and a member of Protective Order of Elks.
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Hush
J. M. Ortega
Emory
Washington
Ke’gan
Aigma Ku
Xi Chanter
Emory College
Lie
Sigma Nun
Georgia
Bush Indge Nu
Tush & Stapleton
Iquitt
Beniten
CC Tuan
Miller County
Mise Cordelia Wwwaurten
J Wareren
Dringon
Leopard Tail Tip Claim Heads to Superior Court
Macau Ge May 19 Special Tha Rawlings Wild Animal Shows sues Southern Express Company for 100 dollars claiming a leopard’s tail tip was cut off during transit on the Augusta Macon route. Case moved to superior court with several famers on both sides awaiting a ruling on fault and proper value.
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Macau
Tha ‘Rawlings
J. K. Brown
Southern Express Company
Georgia
Augusta
Macon
Sevesal Famsere
Innocent of Charge Affects George Burge in Murder Case
George Burge proclaims innocence in the murder of his wife at their home on the KoW eh MN road and blames enemies for framing him. He says his step-son Frank Urition may have been involved in the bedroom incident, while Burge expects a strong case against him and vows to fight to the end unless proven guilty.
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Tom
George Burge
Kiting Bune Ja
Mre
Lovey
May Burke
KoWeh MN Road
Hargeiaaoid
Lindoor
Trank Urition
Atan
Hin
Burge
New York Trust declares record $2,000,000 dividend
In New York on May 18 the United States Centre Trust Company announced a special dividend of $200 and a total payout of $2,000,000, to be paid in June. The move was described as the largest dividend ever paid by the bank, marking a major financial milestone for investors and stakeholders.
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New York
Xaid
New York Trust
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