Allen Better and Break-In At Rogers Store
Allen M ager of L W Rogers Company near Hall street has been critically ill at his grandmother’s residence for three weeks. Dr J L Hill allowed a brief sitting yesterday as friends wish him a speedy recovery. A thief snatched $60 and several checks from L W Rogers store at 196 East Georgia Avenue Saturday night, escaping through Georgia Avenue with shoppers present. A clerk’s sighting and police description suggest the same suspect linked to prior neighborhood robberies. Baracas Meet Tuesday at Tabernacle Baptist Church to discuss Georgia and World Baraca-Philathea conventions, with all Baraca members urged to attend. The seventeenth Atlanta conference on Negro problems at Atlanta University May 27 will study the “Negro Artisan,” with talks on artisan training, health, efficiency, and a session by the Gate City Free Kindergarten Association.
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L. W. Rogers
Georgia Avenue
Atlanta Baraca Union
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Albany
Norfolk
Atlanta
Atlanta University
John F. Slater
W. EB B Pupois
Chester A. Coles
Gate City Free Kindergarten Association of Atlanta
Omasville
Thomasville
Piney Woods Lodge
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Guinesville
Atlanta, Birmingham and Attic
Central Railroad
Ochlecknee
Meigs
Pavo
Coolidge
Ak~ Ridge
Union
Cairo
Mildred Hre
Bekah
A. B. Milton
S. B. Davia
Davis
Friend of Orphans Dead in Nashville
Nashville Tenn May 18 John Clay Ferriss founder of a famed Nashville nursery died at 75 He originated in America a plan to take orphan children into an institution then place them with families for adoption He ran the nursery for fifty years caring for about 5000 children who were placed in homes for adoption His humane approach earned praise from philanthropic societies nationwide.
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Nashville
Tenn
John Clay Ferriss
Ferriss Nursery
Ferriss
America
Thie Gate
United States
Errin
Western Union Buys 000 Underwood Typewriters
Western Union announces the purchase of 000 Underwood Typewriters marking a strategic acquisition in office equipment supply and a push to expand its corporate portfolio. The deal underscores renewed investment in automation and business services amid changing communication technology.
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The
Western Union
Underwood
Melville Flood Inundates After Levee Break Near Atchafalaya
May 19. Floodwaters from a pre sway torrent flood Melville Louisiana as the west bank levee on the Atchafalaya broke early this morning. The Minnetonka steamer with a barge is evacuating residents and livestock while Lt Edwards is sent to Opelousas to assist Captain Bennett. Only about three hundred to four hundred people remain as water threatens the town’s lower section.
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Baton Rouge
Melville
Atchafalaya
Ainteen
Logen
United Staes Réscus Corps
Minnetonka
Melvile
Edwards
Opelousas
Captain Bennett
Cuthbert School Ends Successful Season
Cuthbert Georgia May 19 Special The spring session of the Cuthbert Public School closed with the senior class graduation in the high school. Exhibition work from several grades showcased the year’s success. The class is large and highly regarded. Graduates include Margaret Cooke Annie Laurie Gay Rebecca Graham Leonora Harris Mabel Hairbuck Marie Moye Ruth Moye Emma Boyett Morris Carrie Sealey Mabel West Lillian Uber Edgar McMichael Miles McPherson Henry Toombs John Weat. Class participants included Edgar McMichael salutatory Carrie Sealey history Leonora Harris poem Mabel West journal Marie Moye will Annis Laurie Gay vatedictory Ruth Moye. Diplomas were delivered by Mayor R L Moya. Superintendent Hamby announced honor rolls and prize winners and gave a parting word. Rev T E Davenport led devotions and an orchestra provided music.
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Cuthbert
Cuthbert Public School
Margaret Cooke
Annie Laurie Gay
Rebecca Graham
Leonora Harris
Mabel Hairbuck
Marie Moye
Ruth Moye
Emma Boyett Morris
Carrie Sealey
Mabel West
Lillian “Uber
Edgar McMichael
Miles McPherson
Henry Toombs
John Weat
Annis Laurie Gay
R. L. Moya
Hamby
Patterson Auto Stolen From Theatrical Club Entrance
A five passenger touring car owned by H. M. Patterson was stolen Sunday after midnight from the Theatrical club entrance. Two men, one white and one black, pushed the Cadillac away while Jesse LeBlanc, head of Patterson’s undertaking firm ambulance, was inside. The 1911 model car carried tag 7683 with two P initials on the doors. no trace has been found.
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H. M. Patterson
Jesse LeBlanc
Patterson Undertaking Establishment
Taft Seeks Work for Railway Engineers at Border
President Taft has directed the state department to locate jobs for American locomotive engineers and conductors idle because of the national railway strike in Mexico. Letters have been sent to 160 U.S. railroads seeking work for 80 engineers and 85 conductors in Texas border towns. C Webb and D F Anderson represent the unions in San Antonio and Laredo, coordinating with the department as American consuls in Mexico search for additional placements.
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Washington
Taft
State Department
Mexico
Department
United States
Texas
C. Webb
San Antonio
Laredo
13 Persons Killed in Railroad Wreck
Paris report confirms 13 dead after a railway collision near Gare du Nord last night. A suburban train from Pontose collided with a Montsourt-bound train due to a defective switch amid horror. A wedding party perished and a bride witnessed the sustenance of the tragedy. 46 injured are listed, with scenes described in graphic fashion.
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Paris
Gare du Nord
Marcatet Ridge
Pontose
Montsourt
Trac
Mrs McKee Delights Audiences In Starnan Organ Recital
Moiée assisted Dr. Percy J. Starnan in an afternoon organ recital at the Auditorium drawing several thousand listeners. Her handsome appearance and resonant voice earned immediate praise in selections by Weir Hawley and Arundel, with strong encore calls signaling a successful debut.
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Moiée
Percy J. Starnan
Indfternoon
St. the
Albert E. Weir
Star
Hawley
Arundél
Weir
Mississippi flood relief aid raised by Central Presbyterian
The Central Presbyterian Church gathered a substantial offering during last night’s and yesterday’s services for Mississippi flood victims. Dr. Ogden preached on "The Great River," linking the Biblical vision to the relief effort and urging faith in renewal through rivers that bless valleys.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Mississippi
Ogden
Great River
Ezekiel
Notable Visitors in Atlanta Trade and Social Circles
The article notes several visitors to Atlanta including Theo Cassirrer traveling to Central American posts for his fraternal insurance group, Frank Taylor returning from Norfolk and Virginia recuperation, Eugene L. Crawford a longtime Kimball guest, Walter H. Johnson the U S marshal in office after a Columbus stay, Major B R Johns an Evansville attorney and Virginia Military Institute graduate, Robert M. Courtright from Chicago studying Atlanta market potential, plus commentary on farm soil fatigue from continuous planting with commercial fertilizer as a long-term risk.
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B. R. Johns
Evansville
Indiana
Major Johns
Hoosier State Militia
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Atlanta
Fulton County
Concert draw and Flag Day soloist honor noted
Thousand heard her at the concert and she was asked by the Elks to be soloist for their Flag Day celebration on June 14. Dr Starnes was also received with cordial acclaim, marking his first rectal after a string of successful concerts. In the cast he delivered a deeper artist’s inspiration, while the audience met him with enthusiasm. The program opened operatically with Auber and included the Simple Area by Thame, a Funeral March by Greig, a canzonetta, and a toccata in D minor by Wederlein.
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The
Elks
Dr. Starnes
Auber
Thame
Greig
Wederlein
Odd Fellows Meet in Gainesville May 22 23
Gainesville prepares to host the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows with an expected 1500 to 2000 visitors. Events include a Brenau Lake theatre production, a Wednesday parade, sessions at Brenau Auditorium, a Rebekah reception and trolley tour, and a solo degree work contest with prizes up to 300 dollars. A permanent Odd Fellows home may be discussed. Local delegate notes Thomasville sends forty members aboard multiple trains.
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Gainesville
Grand Lodge of
Oda
Brenau Lake
Glanatha
Grand Lodge
Green Street
Candler
Boulevard
Brenau
Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows
L. B. Clarke
Atlanta
Brand Lodge
Brenau Auditorium
Rebekah Assembly
Candler Horse Guards
Bradford Street
Armory
Atlanta University Commencement Schedule Details
Atlanta University announces its forty third annual commencement exercises from May 23 to May 29. Public day at Oglethorpe Practice School on May 23 includes Macbeth performances by seniors. Baccalaureate sermon by President Ware on Sunday at 11. The seventeenth annual Negro problem conference on May 27 tackles The Negro Artisan with speakers Coles Hamilton and Florence Kelley. Commencement address by Dr Samuel Van V. Holmes on May 29 at 10.
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Atlanta University
Oglethorpe
Ware
Chester A. Coles
Alexander Hamilton, Jr
Atlanta
Florence Kelley
New York
National Consumers” League
Samuel van V. Holmes
D.D
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
Pines and humus restoration urged by Massey
In the Piedmont region, broomsedge and pines on old fields strive to restore soil humus depleted by man. The Progressive Farmer writer W F Massey urges quicker action and nature’s method to heal the land, urging readers to get at it and beat the pines.
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Piedmont
Broomsedge
Tito Broomsedge
W. F. Massey
Congress Eyes Adjournment Amid Tariff Struggle
Washington May 19 Congress centers on adjournment as progressive Republicans push tariff bills and excise taxes toward votes while planning veto strategy. Senate debates Lorimer election findings and a six year term plan for presidents includes swift judiciary action and possible inaugural timing changes. House agenda features Panama administration, naval appropriation debates and Judge Archbald probe.
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Washington
Congress
Finance Committee
Senate
House
Becks
Sherman
Penrose
Gallinger
Smoot
Heyburn
Warren
Dillingham
Lorimer
Crane
Senator Lorimer
Clark
Wyoming
Judiciary Committee
Archbald
Commerce Court
Richard E. Sloan
United States
Arizona
Vaudeville Acts at Forsyth Start Week Feature
At the Forsyth starting Monday matinee the 1909 Jesse L. Lasky comedy classic B Flagler with a future view headlines a week of vaudeville. Pat Rooney and Marion Bent headline a strong bill with Frederick Bond Fremont Benton Company, Fred Gray Nelle Graham in a musical sketch Adele Oswald the Fink Lady of Vaudeville Meek hans dog act and Mlle Onri the trapene artist.
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Keith
Forsyth
Jesse L. Lasky
Flagler
Pat Rooney
Marion Bent
Frederick Bond
Fremont -Benton and Company
Fred Gray
Nelle Graham
Adele Oswald
Meehans
Doge
Mlle. Onri
Removal of Ugly Hump Pleases West Peachtree Street Owners
Judge Spencer R. Atkinson confirms early removal of the ugly hump at West Peachtree and Peachtree junction. The Constitution notes commissioners’ agreement to start the work soon, with city funds of 5000 dollars to begin regrading widening and repaving this year, after a long owners’ fight.
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West Peachtree Street
Peachtree Street
Spencer R. Atkinson
Ponte
Enlarge negatives at home with Brownie machine
Local ad offers the Brownie enlargement machine to help enthusiasts enlarge negatives at home. John J. Moore & Sons at 42 North Broad St. will demonstrate and sell the device.
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John J. Moore & Sons
North Broad St
Clarke County unit school system favored in public vote
Athena Ga May 19 results indicate favoring the Clarke unit school system. The document references the board of education and the adoption of common schools and public schooling, with mentions of leaders and movement on foot for support.
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Clarke
Athena
SierReea
Gene Stantag
Aca
Schoo
Corporate earnings in 1911 fall, railroads hit hard
Washington reports corporate net earnings for 1911 fell by 115.5 million dollars, reflecting weaker conditions in iron, steel, and manufacturing. Railroads paid more for labor with little income gain. Despite the drop, the number of corporations rose to 287,862, and Hawaii shows a strong gain of 4.274 million.
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Washington
United States
Hoyal E. Cabell
Internal Revenue
Federal Treasury
Cabell
Iron and Steel
Pittsburg
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Hawaii
Georgia Pharmacists Gather in Savannah
The Georgia Pharmaceutical Association plans its Savannah meeting on June 11 and 22 with papers and new drug legislation to improve the state’s drug conditions. Prominent pharmacists and journals from other states will attend as Savannah hosts arrange a generous travel rate and hotel concessions for attendees. The Ladies Auxiliary committee has prepared special entertainment for visiting ladies.
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Georgia Pharmaceutical Association
Savannah
Seed Crushers Plan St Louis Meeting Amid Flood Delays
The Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association postpones its New Orleans convention and sets June 4, 6, and 7 for meetings in St Louis after flood delays. Georgia delegation to be aided by special train. C. W. Ashcraft may become president. A long season's work and strong attendance expected at Planters Hotel headquarters.
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Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers’ Asso ‘Ciation
New Orleans
St. Louis
Rules Committee
Planters Hot
Atllanta
P. D. Mel Carley
Georgia Crushers’ Assoociation
Hubert Gibson
Interstate Association
Mississippi
Georgia
W. Ashcraft
Florence
Ala
Presti
Dent
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Cuthbert School
Great ‘River
Theo Cassirrer
Aanta
Bluefield Ia
Nicaragua
Port Limon
Costa Rica
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Panama
Frank Taylor
Piedmont Hotel
Virginia
Eugene L. Crawford
Kimball
Mr. Crawford
Walter H. Johnson
Columbus
Federal
Robert M. Courtright
Chicago
Wille
Mr. Courtright
Atkinson
Trust Company of Georgia Equitable Building
N. Pryor
St. Capital
Robt
J.lowry Chase
Currier
Pharmacists
Lucius
Featherstone
Macon
Farmar
Aubile
Moto
Polarine
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