Plan outlined by pres Went in speech at constitutional convention
Montgomery May 22 Spectator report describes President John B Knox addressing the constitutional convention. He avoided a firm plan on suffrage while favoring a mix of Mississippi Louisiana and North Carolina ideas. The draw for seats sparked debate with Long Walker advocating broader access. White and Governor Oates defended a nonpartisan aim. Drawing lots won by 89 to 57 and will continue next day. Wheeler arrived in Montgomery to view proceedings. A boy in Waycross was bitten by a moccasin and expected to recover.
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Montgomery
John B. Knox
Knot
Mississippi
Louisiana
North Carolina
Knox
McKintey
Seata
Seate
Mr Long
Walker
Popelista
Repubiicans
Frank
White
Jefferson
Oates
Eelock
Williams
Elmore
Wiliams
Caumus
Educators Meet at Opelika UFelixa Rally Success
A large Opelika gathering featured speeches by Prof C C Thach of Alabama Delp Technical Institute and Prof M T Arnold of Opelika schools. Major W Staten of Atlanta and Dr D Ho Phillips of Birmingham addressed attendees, praising educators and urging support for a new school building by the opening of the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sPelika
Birmingham
Geren
Gaelika
Prac- Healy
Zaif Sezgion
Oil Lands Deal Ties Richburg Mayor to Mobile Plant
In Mobile on May 21 George S Leatherbury says he closed a deal with Charles Rich mayor of Richburg Mississippi to explore oil lands in Washington county. Rich will bring an oil derrick from Hadslesburg Mississippi and piping has been ordered. A meeting will form another oil company.
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Meyor
Richburg
Mobile
Ala
George S Leatherbury
Charles Rich
Richbure Misq
Washington County
Leatherbury
Rich
Hadslesburg
Mist
Berer
St. Stephens
Rents Raised on Sufferers Prompt Investigation in Jacksonville
Jacksonville relief discussion reports landlords raising rents. Bishop Weed named to investigate. City builds bulkhead with bricks dumped into St Johns River to clear burned district. Yellow fever fund surplus of 320,600 shifted to relief fund by Judge Call. Tuesday’s employment figures show about 2,800 total workers with 900 white. Theodora V. Warne from Philadelphia relief committee arrived. Total relief funds from all sources exceed 69,000.
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Jacksonville
Relief Association
Bishop Weed
Casa
St. Johns
Jacksonville Sanitary Association
Call
Ted
Theodora V. Warne
Philadelphia Relief Committee
Relfee
Seastleton and Its Beer Demand Strains Charleston Dealers
In Charleston in May 32 Special a beer shortage after beer dispensaries closed led dealers to order beer from outside sources. Export beer and personal use shipments rose while officers seized only small quantities. Legal concerns and fears of publicity tempered shipments though some dealers pursued rapid orders from Atlanta Richmond Savannah and New York to alleviate the famine.
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Charleston
S C
Tigers
Activ
Blind Tigers
New York
Atlanta
Richmond
Savennat
Too Weak To Get Away Tolombia May 22
John Brownfield, a negro barber convicted of the murder of James C. Scurry, escaped Georgetown Jail this afternoon. A deputy sheriff blocked the cell while taking other prisoners to court. Brownfield, weakened by confinement, fled a mile and hid under a house, then was recaptured. An appeal was filed.
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Tolombia
John Brownfield
James C. Scurry
Georgetown
Three Americus youths start journey to Buffalo then rethink
Three ambitious youths from prominent Americus families set out at night toward Washington on a planned trip to Buffalo. They walked miles before reconsidering the expedition and returning home, leaving a message about their intent.
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Americus
Deter Toinaton
Attendli
American Gossier
Knights of Pythias Elect Officers at Stanswick Convention
In Brunswick Ga on May 22 the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of Georgia elected officers led by Grand Chancellor Frank A Hoover and heard a $10000 per capita relief plan for Jacksonville sufferers. A notable drill contest at the fair grounds crowned Savannah Teutonia No 2 first, Augusta second, Brunswick third as delegates returned home.
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Brunswick
Knights of Pythins of Gebrala
Frank A. Hoover
Americus
F. M. Sumaterkamp
Columbus
Gdi
Millan
Cartersville
W. Z. Leopard
Savannah
E&chequer
Turner G. Howard
Augusta
J. A. Jones
Wayeroas
Missouri
Hot Springs
Fair Grounds
Brunswicke
Tautona Company
No. 2
Gavannah
Augueta
Bruns- Wick
Death of Colonel Mustin Dominates Madison Obituaries
Madison mourns Colonel William R Mustin a leading lawyer former legislator twice mayor and alderman in office at his death He was a Presbyterian deacon renowned for integrity industry and service His sudden brain rupture at his store after a stomach illness brought his life to a close He leaves his widow Miss Junie Wright and a family including parents sisters and a daughter Dorothy aged six Judge Abercrombie dies in Opelika longtime Alabama lawyer and public figure also noted as dying after a long illness
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Madison
Gao
Specter
Merning
William R . Mustin
Martin
Ufe
Presbyterian Church
Justice Barton
Ashford
Colonel Mustin
Frotter
Sarah Martin
T. P. Alston
Jacksonville
Fla
C. D. Carr
Augusta
Dorothy
Junie Wright
Mustin
Judge Abercrombie
Opelika
Ala
J. J. Abercrombie
Commencement Week Program at Douglasville College
Douglasville College outlines commencement week activities in May including commencement sermon by Rev. H. Bradley of Emory, literary address by Hon. Hoke Smith, senior class day with Hon. Joseph Terrell, and graduation exercises with addresses by Hon. A. S. Chay. Several graduates named and honors noted. enrollment larger than last year. new chemical lab and uprars added. Columbus report on May 22 references a lodge event.
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Douglasville
Rev. H. & Bradley
Emory College
Hoke Smith Maeasersay Cath
A.m. Eretta
Ferry Millimotis
Annus
Joseph St Terrell
Chay Weanetaay
May ' Oe
Louis Stovall
Christian
Pet Spear Coiling
Misa Sallie Katt Cooper
Amie Aie Garrett
Myrtie’ Wilmer Griggs
Emma’ Viola.Lengino
Mamie Ligne Striciland
Homer Russell Mason
Frank DuFree Wilson
Jorma Bach Wilson
James Anderson Watson
Cingan
Iiraer Russell Mason
Muguale
Hate Cooper
Mma’ Violaniko
Myrtle Milner Gricer
Averainl Chemical Laboratory
Yea
Plana
Macon Hosts Georgia Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Session
Macon Ga May 22 special the grand lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia meets at Macon Temple with large attendance. Grand Master Met of Athens presides delivering a Growth of Old Fellowship address. Officers elected include Grand Master J L Bass Rome and Deputy Grand Master M McAlpine Savannah. Mayor Bridges Smith welcomes. children from Georgia Industrial Home sing. George R Barker honored with lodge badge. Past Grand Master A R Wright attends. Concert planned by Georgia Patterns.
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Macon
Grand Lodge of Independent Order of Gat Fellows of Georgia
Macone Temple
Athens
Georgia
J. L. Bass
Rome
Men'y McAlpine
Savannah
J. A. Hynds
Athintr
J. B. Tyson
Cheatham
R. T. Dasset
Griffin
McH
Parents Lodge
Magonle Temple
Tublle Maeting
Academy of Music
T. A. Cheatham
Grand Lodge
Bridges Smith
T. S Fell
Ben
W. Lare
John B. Goodwin
Atlanta
Georgis
W. E Mumford
George R. Barker
Gedrefa
A. R. ‘Wright
Barker
Wright
Speer Signs Order to Stay Sash Door Lumber Suit
In Macon Georgia on May 2 a U S court petition asks that Macon Sash Door and Lumber be adjudged bankrupt. a Bibb Superior Court suit by Exchange Bank of Macon is stayed by Judge Speer until bankruptcy adjudication or petition dismissal. A temporary injunction was issued with July 1 hearing set.
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Macon Sash
Door and Lumber
Macon
Seymour Lumber Company
Bank of Vienna
Citizens’ Bank of Cordele Med
United
Macon Sash, Door and Lumber Company
Bibb Suwerboy
Exchange Bank of Maton
United States
Citizens’ Bank of Cordeic
Speer
Doorami Lumber Company
Exchange Bank Et al
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Purified Blood Remedy
In this advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and treats diverse disorders from scrofula to salt rheum. It asserts the medicine conquers virulent blood diseases and improves fatigue, with testimonials of cures and urging readers to start taking it today.
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Hood
Athens Odd Fellows Enthusiastic Over Grand Lodge Honors
Athens Odd Fellows celebrate honors conferred at Macon grand lodge. Thomas Mell, former grand master, and William Vouderau elevated to top offices. Local lodges total over 200 members with a growing encampment. Uncertainty surrounds Grand Master Meyerhardt attending June corner stone events for new university buildings. Sam Jones arrested for shoplifting at Southern depot. he claims intention to buy shoes.
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Athens
Kenora
Grand Lodge
Macon
Thomas
Mell
Wiliam 2
Vouderau
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellowship
Athena
Mortgage voided by circuit court of appeals ruling
The U S circuit court of appeals at New Orleans sustained Judge Speer of the district court in declaring eighty million dollars of mortgages in the Steininger Mercantile Company case null and void. The Macon audience noted the decision as significant, with local events and obituaries interwoven through the report. The article also covers Mercer university reception, Macon veterans plans, business leaders at a convention, a funeral in Charleston, a child’s death in Macon, and a Georgia regiment encampment update.
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Circuit Court of Appeals
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Messrs
N.B. Corbin
Ael Chappel
Chariton M Adams
Georges T. Kershaw
D. Fy. Croweall
D. A. Bowen
Pendleton
Mary Taylor
Charleston
Gussie
Thomas H Ireeman
Dina James
Mason
London
Oneland
Mark Issacs
Georgia
Warm Springs
Tybee
Owen T. Kenan
Twentyninth Regiment
Ban
Macon
Philippines
Lawton
Funeral of Mrs. John H. Dobbs in Macon
The remains of Mrs John H. Dobbs arrived from New York and were taken to her sister in law Mrs A M Rosgers residence on Georgia avenue for funeral services in the afternoon with a large assembly. Interment was at Riverside. Rev J S White officiated. Pallbearers included J W Cabaniss C B Willingham J Carl Johnson T D B Tinsley R M Ragars and T W Ellis. Many floral offerings.
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Macon
John H. Dobbs
New York
A. M. Rosgers
Georgia Avenue
Riverside
J. 3. White
First Baptist Church
W. Cabaniss
C. B. Willingham
J Carl Johnson
T. DB. Tinsley
R. M. Ragars
T. W. Ellis
Emulsion serves well for child nutrition and growth
A fifty cent bottle of Scott's Emulsion lasts fifty days for a baby, thirty days for a six or seven year old, and twenty days for a ten or twelve year old. It nourishes sickly appetites and bridges to regular food, with splendid results for delicate children. Scott & Bowne, New York.
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Scott
Kidnaping Charge Shocks Columbus Negro Community
May 22 Columbus Georgia Special report notes Sam Bland a 1egto man bound over for kidnapping amid rumors of youths being deported to eastern rail projects. Residents fear disappearances of Black boys from Columbus tied to forced labor schemes. Also word of a new marble shop in Woodstock and factory plans in Cherokee County.
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Columbus
Regres
Sam Bland
Superior Court
Lennard
Adam Whitehird
Alabama
Cherokee County
Woodstock
Speciehs Hall
Canton
Tate
Sam Jones Attacks Savannah Politics From Pulpit
Special from Bayantel May 22 Rev Sam Jones delivered a fervent sermon on "The Philosophy of Prayer" in Savannah, denouncing the Democratic party and criticizing local leaders. He likened voters who back the party to betraying their faith, attacked Bascom Anthony, and challenged Christians to judge political loyalties amidst Georgia political factions.
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Bayantel
Sam Jones
Carmen T
Jones
Savannah
Bascom
Mr Jones
Anthony
Waycross Board of Education Approves Bond and Schedules School Hours
The Waycross Georgia board of education approved a 34200 bond for new school commissioner T R Bennett and ordered accounts totaling 490.25. They set school hours from 8am to 4pm with a noon 15 minute recess, for morning and afternoon sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycress
County Board of Education
T. R. Bennett
Bam
Dowe
Mills on River Front in Columbus Shut Down
The Chattahoochee River rose high flooding the river front in Columbus Georgia forcing cotton mills to close. The river remains stationary tonight as authorities monitor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Chattahoochie
Whitsunday Observances Reported in Columbus A M event
Whitsunday will be observed next Sunday by local residents. St Aldemar commander No 3 will attend a called conclave and Trinity Episcopal church services will be held. Wood will deliver the discourse of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
St. Aldemar
Trinity Episcopal Church
Wood
A Plain Talk To Sensible People From A Doctor
A physician urges chronic disease sufferers to seek individualized, expert treatment rather than patent remedies. He asserts per case evaluation, warns against “free samples,” and promises top care and reliable references for conditions like bladder and kidney diseases, blood poisoning, rheumatism, catarrh, and other ailments.
No charge for consultation and abuse
Public notice offers a free complete page book and self examination blanks sent to an address. Advertising cites office at 85 Inman Building, South French Street, Atlanta, and mentions Newton Hathaway MD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inman
Newton Hathaway
Auction sale of Iota lots on May 23 at 3 PM
Properties adjoining ety Mmus and front on six streets Greenwich Atwood Hopkins Sells and Greens Ferry avenues offer half acre lots on high city point. Taxes paid by company titles perfect terms one fourth cash balance 1 2 3 years at 7 percent interest. For plats contact Edwin P Ansley Brevard Johnston auctioneer. One lot to be given away free to a bidder.
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Tolderness
Greenwich
Atwood
Hopkins
Sells
Green's Ferry
Twestview Cor
Edwin P. Ansley
Alabama Street
Breva R. Johnston
Austen
Edwin B. Ansley
Steve R. Johnston
Austell
Dublin police arrest suspicious man in May 22 incident
In Dublin Georgia on May 22 a white man named John Fraxley claimed from Milledgeville was arrested after loafing near the eastern negro quarters. He drew a pistol at Collins and fled toward a river bridge before being overpowered by Officers Cowart Flanders and Collins. He was jailed for 30 days on the streets and the legality of a $25 000 school bond issue will be decided by the supreme court on June 34.
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Dublin
John Fraxley
Milledgeville
Cowart and
Flanders
W R. Collina
Brexley
Bradley
Mr. Collins
Collings
Braxley
Collins
Braxte
Fraxley
Colling
Pre Gem Orr
Supreme Court
Auch
Ind
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President Knox
Comvenica
Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
Waycross
Charles Griffis
Wiliam Griffis
Milkwood
Ufelixa
Mar
Apri, Max
John W.dotsan
Serco
OTL Companies
Als
Taylor Charleston
Criminal Court
John Emory Wiliamson
Wile Mamson
Searleston
Buffalo
Teutonia Company
Pythians
Tose
Stanswick
Cloving
Douglasville College
Grand Lodge of Order
Melis
Smith Wécomey
jTouGh Speer
ODD Fellows OF
Athens, GA
Max Meyerhardt
Meyerhardt
Vernon Iidge
S Am Jones
The
Southern
Siesbor
J. K. Davigon
Baing
Mr. Davison
Mr Dartvon
Sam
BH. Dobbs
Scott & Bowne
Northern Ocean
Ware Board OF Education
Hiegh
Columbeus
Essig Bros
Whitehall
West End Heights Land Company
Dr. Lyon
Tutt
Futt
Houston Street
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