Prominent New York Visitor Praises Atlanta Spirit
Watton H. Marshall manager of the Hotel Vanderbilt and Elbert Martin assistant manager tour Atlanta praising its growth and hospitality. Marshall compares Atlanta’s waterworks and skyline to New York, notes the city’s Shriner parade scale, and commends local clubs and hospitality as among the nation’s best.
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Atlanta
Manhattan
Watton H. Marshall
Vanderbilt
New Yorke
Elbert Martin
Mr. Marshall
Atlantavno
New York
Atllantan
Atlanti
Atli
Atlantan
Martin
Marshall
Mellen Will Bes His Testimony Play
Washington May 18 Oles H Mellen former president of in New York New Haven and trade rail road arrived tonight in Washington to resume before the interstate commerce commission tomorrow his testimony dealing with financial transactions of the New Haven road and subsidiaries Chief Counsel Folk mission announced tonight there had been no change in the program for the inquiry.Mellen has informed the commission that he will reveal facts concerning the intricate stock manipulation by which the New Haven acquired control of ity subsidiaries He promises nots only dates and details of transactions but the names as promoted and profited by In the opinion of the commission such revelation might compel action by the court and affect losses. It appeared unlikely tonite that any of the New Haven directors would be called to testify before Mellen’s narrative is completed. He was expected to be on the stand for several days.
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Washington
Oles H. Melita
Ormer
New York
New Haven
Flaird
Waseton
Internta Commerce Commission
New Haven Road
Folk, Mission
Mellen
Tricate Stork
Beveridge Objects to Wilson Policy Critique in Indianapolis
Indiana May report shows Albert J. Beveridge, former senator and Progressive candidate, condemning Wilson administration Mexican policy at Indiana Progressive Club dinner. He urged U S construct a Mexican policy and warned mediation may not secure peace with South American republics while criticizing Wilson for inaction before events at Tampico. In Louisiana, C Was recently convicted of kidnapping a 12-year-old Robert Danby, denied a new trial, and faces sentencing after a district court ruling.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Albert J. Baveridge
Progressive
Indiana
United Stes
Western Hemisphere
South America
Beverdge
Wilson
Tamptco
Ovelousas
May Wow. C
Robert Danby
Fudge Poly
Watts
Fets About Diamonds Prospectus and Pricing Guide
The 1914 booklet outlines net diamond prices by weight and quality, grading details, and methods of sending selections on approval. It advertises monthly payments, mail orders, and prepaid shipping with safe delivery and satisfaction guaranteed, inviting visits to the store.
Watch Out Editors Atlanta Writers To Market Wares
The Atlanta Writers' club met at Carnegie Library to discuss establishing a bureau to market members' writings. William Hurd Hillyer was named committee chair, with plans reported for a formal proposal next week. New officers include William F. Parkhurst as president and Milton McGovern as treasurer. A May Smith reading of Mrs Lottie Belle Wylie's The Goose Girl delighted attendees as the meeting closed.
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Atlanta
Writers’ Club
Carnegie Hibrary
Wiliam Hurd Hillyer
Writers
John Temple Graves
William F. Parkhurst
Milton McGovern
Miss May Smith
Hague Court May Pass On Free Canal Tolls
Washington May 18 The canal tolls exemption dispute nears settlement with talk of submitting the issue to an international tribunal arbitration. Senators split with some supporting arbitration as a prompt solution while others fear delay and continued canal operation. President Wilson’s stance and party loyalty factor into the debate as House members weigh Secretary Bryan’s Baltimore platform positions.
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Hague Court
Donaldson Resigns After Market Fight and German Air Crash
In Kentucky news, Donaldson resigns after a fist fight with Girardeau at a market where both men fought then left the scene. County officials may appoint a temporary supervisor as replacement. Separately in Germany, a Prince Henry aviation meet sees Lieutenant Rusde killed in a monoplane crash and Kalbe fatally injured.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
Prince Henry
Darmetadt
Rusde
Kalbe
Peace: Greater Victories Than War in Atlanta Rally
Rabby David Marx spoke at the Educational Alliance on Capitol Avenue as the peace vigil, under the Council of Jewish Women, Atlanta, marked two days of events. Large crowds attended the Sunday turnout with an orchestra and a chorus performing national airs and songs.
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Israel
Rabby David Marx
Educational Alliance
Capitol Avenue
Council of Jewish Women
Atlanta
Panama Canal Tug Leads Barges Through Locks to Gimboa
A tug with five loaded barges began from Balboa and passed Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks, stopping at Gimboa for the night. Tomorrow the tow will proceed through Lake Gatun and Gatun stocks. Five empty barges start from Colon to Balboa in the morning, initiating a regular canal barge service.
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Panama
Balboa
Miraflores
Pedro Miguel
Culebra
Cucarata
Gimboa
Lake Gatun
Gatun
Colon
Contest open to contestants with massive vote offer
The Constitution backs fair treatment and lets candidates inspect records. A huge prize offer promises three hundred thousand extra votes for each $26 in new yearly subscriptions, with additional million‑plus bonuses possible. Prizes include Oakland touring cars Velie Overland pianos and cash, with details in the campaign and nomination forms on the page.
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Mherry
Eyent
Oakland
Valle
Velio
Slainumm
Ware and White Held on Federal Complaint
J W Ware and J M White engaged as Ware and White wholesale drug sundries at 65 Cone Street near James Street were brought before U S Commissioner Colauitt Carter by a federal deputy marshal charged under 245 of the federal penal code. They waived preliminary trial and posted 37000 bonds each to await grand jury action.
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J. W. Ware
J. M. White
Ware & White
Cone Street
Jamea Street
United States
Colauitt Carter
Specialent Bailey
Department of Justice
Washneton
J. M White
Whet
Carter
Ware
White
Federal Grand Jury
Lehon Contempt Trial Up Today
A grand jury was urged to probe witnesses and detectives in the Lehon case. The foreman listed jurors as the panel reviewed perjury charges, possible indictments for moneyed affidavits, and whether out‑of‑state detectives corrupted local justice. The court adjourned as the defense and prosecution prepared further motions and counter‑evidence.
Odd Fellows Beeol Train Macon Special
Central of Georgia Railway will operate a special Avante train to Macon and return for Odd Fellows delegates and friends. The outbound departs Atlanta Terminal Station at 7 a.m. May 27, arriving Macon 9:45 a.m., stopping at East Point and Griffis. Return leaves Macon after adjournment May 28, returning to Atlanta for supper. Round trip $2.90 from Atlanta. Tickets on sale May 24 to 27 and for trains arriving Macon by noon May 28. Tickets at City Ticket Office Fourth National Bank building or Terminal station. W H Fogg, District Passenger Agent.
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Central of Georgm Railway
Macon
Fydelerates
Terminal Station
Atlanta
East Point
Griffis
Fourth National Bank
W. H. Fogg
Atlanta, Ga
Adj
Methodists Reopen Vanderbilt Fight With Joint Commission Plan
Oklahoma City May 18 The Methodist Episcopal Church South revises a Saturday action that severed Vanderbilt University from the church. A new report drafts joint action by commissioners from general and patronizing conferences to assert rights and pursue litigation in state or federal courts. The plan preserves church influence while allowing legal avenues for the patronizing conferences. The conference approved the education report endorsing quadrennium plans and an endowment drive, with laity rights for women as the next item.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
N. E. ‘Harris
Georgia
General Conference of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Vanderbilt University
General Conferences
Tennessee Supreme Court
General Conference of the Church
Tennessee
General Conference
Higdts
Vanderbilt
D. Y W. Linebaugh
Vanderbilt Committee
Board of Trust of
Vanderbdlit
Board of Trust
Carnegie
Harris
N. E. Harris
Georgia Conference
Frome Eos
van Wenbilt
Board of Education
Commission
Tomorrew
Man Sought Wife Slaying Shot by Father‑in‑Law in Georgia
Thomasville Ga May 18 Special while attempting to kill his wife Tom Lane near Pine Park was shot and killed by his father in law Elzy Single tary after Lane threatened to kill his wife and pursued her to her father’s home. The confrontation ended with Lane firing at his wife then being shot by the older man.
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Thomasville
Tom Lane
Pine Park
Elzy Singletary
Lane
Justifiable homicide ruled in Lane shooting by Singletary
Witnesses said Singletary drew his gun and fatally shot Lane who was 28 and reportedly drinking. A coroner's jury ruled the killing justifiable homicide, and Lane left a wife and child.
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Tom Lane
Elzy Singletary
Singletary
Lane
Lynching of North Carolina man over crime attempt in Florida
In Bartow a man identified as James Wood, a Negro from North Carolina who served twelve years for assault, was captured near Winter Haven after attempting to force entry into a white woman’s room. A mob seized Sheriff John Logan and shot him dead in Gordonsville today, returning the prisoner to the scene of the crime.
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Tampa
Fla
James Woodsome
Negro Woo
Bartow
John Logan
Gordonsville
Ghot
North Carolina
Winterhaven
Fay Sn
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