Mayor to bow to council's will at meeting today
Atlanta politics frays as Mayor James G Woodward plans to preside at the purchasing agent election amid a looming impeachment clash. The majority faction presses policy while Council debates legality, prompting calls for harmony and a stalled courthouse showdown.
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Gene Accunul
Tnin
Ortz
Buec
Ca Neil
Fsom
Counaimin Smith
Wayar
Gidman
General Council
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No Socialist Conference Abandoned at Zurich
The postponed conference of delegates representing socialist groups from neutral states, planned for Zurich on May 39, has been abandoned after low attendance and disputes over alignment with The Temp.
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Paria
Zurich
Switzeland
Temp
Keesee fatally shoots Jarrell in city shed clash
Keesee a 39 year old carpenter and city employee shot Nathan Jarrell during an morning dispute at a South Moreland Avenue trench work site. Jarrell died from a left breast wound while Keesee claimed self defense and remained under arrest after the incident was reported by officers Austin and Wood. Jarrell, 8, survived by a wife and two children, and Keesee lived at 9 McPherson Street with a wife and four children. The coroner’s inquest bound Keesee for grand jury consideration on a murder charge.
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Jarrell
Avout & oGlock
Elow
Moreland Avenue
Keesee
Frrrell
Jarres
Keesee Jarres
Hetsee
Amelie
McPherson Street
Het
Gainesville
Poole S Chapel
McDonald Street
Allies threaten Sultan of Turkey over Armenian massacres
A joint statement from Britain France and Russia accuses Ottoman authorities of complicity as Kurds massacre Armenians across Erzerum Dertshan Moush Yeltun and surrounding villages. About 100 villagers near Van are said killed and the Armenian quarter besieged as Constantinople faces international pressure.
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London
Great Britain
France
Rusia
Armenia
Erzeram
Dertshan Moush Yeltun
Balei
Van
Constantinople
Turkey
Sublime Porte
Dr White Accepts Call and Considers Resignation
Dr Po White announced his resignation as pastor of Second Baptist during a Sunday meeting. A committee of deacons finance Womans Missionary Society and Loung Peoples union was formed to review the resignation and report back to the congregation. The meeting adjourned with unanimous sentiment that Dr White should remain with the church.
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Po White
Second Baptist Church
Board of Deacons
Finance Committee
Womans Missionary Society
Loung Peoples Union
Dr White
Resigning Pastor Shock at Second Baptist Church Atlanta
Dr John Le White presented his resignation at Sunday morning service shocking the congregation. He led a long, highly regarded pastorate in Atlanta and was honored by many prominent citizens, including governors, judges, and business leaders. The Second Baptist Church is noted as the mother church of nine in the city. continued details appear on Page Three.
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Second Baptist Church
Atlanta
Joseph Mi Brown
Tudga
George Hillyer
BP Evans
Wood Eltis Fd Paxon
Henry Durand Boykin
Tuiman
CL Connally
Willim E Campbell
Walker Dunson Wiliam Ward Wolver
J Das
U Harling
Walker W Brooks George
Lowndes Charlee
Smith Tames
Jonn
Spaldington
L. Brittrin
Ir White
Pastors Seek Commution for Frank Sentenge Case
Prominent Atlanta evangelical ministers conference led to a resolution appealing for commutation and opposing capital punishment for Frank. Dr C B Wilmer visited Franks prison cell and urged mercy, while Rev J E White and others prepared to present arguments to Governor Slaton. Congressman How ard arrived to review court records and advise on the petition.
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Strongg
Gernor
Wilmer
Ministera
Ans
J. White
Howards
Priser
Leo Crank
Wainecoff
Leo Frank
Howard
Dus Due
Howard Sad
Fiink
Funeral Today For Mrs W S Elkin Jr In West View
The funeral for Mrs. W. S. Elkin Jr. who died Saturday from a gunshot wound will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at her residence on Fonte de Leon Avenue. The Rev. We Auim minger will officiate with burial in West View Cemetery. Pallbearers include A O F Gane, 777 Mien HL Wing, T PF Tennings, B F Wire, and John Aldredge. honorary pallbearers listed.
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Mrgo
Fonte de Leon Avenue
We Auimminger
West Siew
Tennings
John Aldredge
CW Strickler
Bixter Moore
John & Murphy
Advertising and the plough horse ethic in business
A faded analogy from The Atlanta Constitution compares training a plough horse to training a business. It argues advertising is essential, like food for a draught horse, warning that neglect leads to ruin and even auctions. The piece underlines honest advertising as most productive.
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Atlanta
Italy Declares War on Austria as Frontiers Mobilize
Italian government proclaims war on Austria and mobilizes provinces, islands, and coastal towns. Nations prepare for immediate action as martial law-like measures begin while officials meet and crowds cheer the leaders. German and Austrian diplomats withdraw from the Vatican amid diplomatic tension and expected moves.
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Mame
Austra
Quirimal
Vatican
Giornale
Dlinlig
Tahan
Vatican Aimans
Weather Prophex LOCAL PAamass Forecast Summary
Generally fair conditions expected Monday and Tuesday with isolated thundershowers in the central and eastern areas. North and northeast regions may stay partly cloudy with showers Tue. Local variations include fair skies in the northwest and occasional showers in the south.
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Warington
Cenjira
Warelina
Carolna
Mowla
Tesdar
Alabama
Lear
Italy and Germany War Stance Rumors in Published Dispatches
A fragmentary English summary excerpts political tension between Italy and Germany during wartime. It references Italy resisting Teutonic pressure, German diplomacy involving Vienna and Amsterdam, and potential decisions by Italy that could draw Britain and Austria-Hungary into broader conflict. The text hints at Rome and Rome envoy actions amid shifting alliances and threats of armed aggression.
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Amsterdam
London
Eli Ing
Vienne
Italy
Oal
Hooper
Germany
Jerry Mat Haly
Heiself
Ustea
Aiehy
German Empire
Omric Ohac
Rome
Italy Declares War on Austria Hungary 1917 Letter from Rome
Dispatch from Vienna on May 24 1917 reports Italy declares war on Austria Hungary after arguing the treaty of alliance had collapsed and Italy would safeguard its rights and interests. The Austrian ambassador presented the declaration to Vienna officials citing Italy’s aimed measures and readiness to act.
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Austria
Duke of Avaena
Bion von Burs
Italy
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Aust
Hanpart
Pasapiita
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Nathan A. Jarrell
Slayer
John F White
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DR. White
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Atlanta Evangelical Ministers’ Associa
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J. E. White
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