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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1915

Page

5

Pan American financial conference opening in Washington

The Pan American financial conference begins in Washington with administration officials aiming for closer union of commercial, financial, and industrial interests across the hemisphere. Delegates from various nations will discuss cooperative economic ties and potential policies shaping trade and infrastructure.

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Two Atlanta Women In Slight Mishaps On Tour of State

Two Atlanta women suffered minor injuries during a state tour accident. Mrs Georg Efawird and Mrs Barrets were aboard a car that struck a curb and veered toward a harbor area, with bystander reports noting a woman jumped out and others assisted. Details hinge on later witness statements and official findings.

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Agnes Scott Girls Are Given Good Advice by Dr. Vance

Dr James I Vance of Nashville preached at Decatur Presbyterian Church to Agnes Scott College students and faculty. He urged self sacrifice and service, urging young women to pursue higher life by forgetting self and dedicating effort to others.

Agnes Scott Dr. J. I. Vance Agnes Scott College Br. James I Vance Nashville Decatur Presbyterian Church Gaines Isatelle ‘Norwood Deca Lewis Ho Fehneon Vane de Caw

Durhams Commencement Sermon at Georgia Military Academy

Dr. Durham delivered the commencement sermon to cadets at the Georgia Military Academy. He spoke on Christian knighthood, unity of faith, and living today as a man of duty. The audience included seniors and faculty, with student reflections and prize announcements following the address.

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Progress of Negroes Described by Beckett

Beckett, president of Atlenouniversity Colima, discusses the progress of the Negro race, highlighting education, wartime contributions, and the aim for continued faithfulness and service. He cites support from educators and ministers, noting key figures in religious and theological education.

Beckett

Sacred concert at Holmes Institute draws large attendance

Holmes Institute students held a sacred concert at Beujab Raptiat church in Rockork with plantation melodies. Holmes urged support as enrollment exceeded 408, noting many colored children in Avanta miss schooling due to costs for books and clothing.

Holmes Mautite Vwacorke Adoni Holmes Wolmes Institute Avanta Br. Holmes Beujab Raptiat Church Roclork

Dixie Presbyterians Hear Dr Chapman in Converts at Annual Service

Newport News May 23 special services by evangelist Dr Wilbur Chapman of the Northern Assembly drew attention at the Southern Presbyterian Church annual convention. He spoke in the local theater and at an open air waterfront meeting, delivering the third sermon of the day at the Presbyterian church. The assembly transferred orphanage property to its original holders and approved selling some assets with $10,000 allocated to the orphanage board. Greensboro May 23 closing exercises at Greensboro High School will be held at the new auditorium Monday and Tuesday evening with a baccalaureate by Rev Higgins and an address by Thomas W. Reed of the University of Georgia.

Newport, News Nev Wilbur Shapman Northern Assembly Alexander Chapman Presbyterian Church Committee On Christian Education Assembly 8 Frederickebdurt Va Assembly Orphanage Greensboro Greensboro High School Newod Auditorium Sterng PF Higgins John’s Auguste Close Thomas W. Reed University of Georgis

Contested County Finance Sparks Election Tension

A heated local battle emerges over budget recommendations for a $95,000 excess, with grand jurors urging restraint while challengers push for halt on work. Petition drives circulate to fund signatures as politicians warn of impact on reelection prospects and public spending.

Hereford cattle show moves toward Quitman

Readable fragments describe Hereford cattle shipments arriving in Quitman for a Tuesday show. Mentions Cor Flannett MooWavs Song of Palatka and notable attendees RoJ Winsor HL Wall Leeton San Angelo Texas figures and a planning committee member Fudward Young Clarke. Preparations indicate a large pageant and parade as Georgia communities anticipate the event.

Mereford Quitman MooWavs Song Palatka TW Downing Government Pig Club Roj Winsor Vanert Can Hereford, Cattle Association of Kansas Ity Wall Leeton San Angelo Texas Fudward Young Clarke Giael4 Chamber of Conner Georgia Chantheyn Indii Michukesad

Commencement Exercises At Smithern Female College

Dr Els Sammons of Griffin delivered the missionary sermon at the seventy second annual commencement of Smithern Female College in LaGrange. Early ceremonies included the closing carrels and Monday into Tuesday night events with diplomas and certificates awarded to graduates from multiple departments including industrial drawing and violin.

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Negro Hackman Held For Death Of Officer

Augusta May 23 Special reports say George Johnson a Black man known as Hackman is under arrest for the murder of Pollye man A W Smoak who was shot while attempting to make an arrest. Smoak had been under suspicion since the affair but talks with Black friends yielded possible proof.

St Paul Dr Vance Epaphroditius Augusta George Johnson Negro Hackman Pollyeman AW Smoak Calntain Abel Jesus Christ Hiv Nawiral

Boston High School Commencement Adress by Lebbeus Dekle

Boston High School planned commencement exercises with Lebbeus Dekle delivering the literary address. The baccalaureate sermon was preached by Rev J M Thomas of Valdosta. Graduates include Margaret Anderson, Fenrl Folsom, Lena Rounties, Edna Groover, Nina Jenkins, Lilian Wilkes, Claunelle Whaley, and Eliott Watkins and Obie Jones.

Thomasville Imperial Beston High School Lebbeus Dekle J M Thomas Valdosta Missen Margaret Anderson Fenrl Folsom Lena Rounties Edna Groover Nina Jenkins Lilian Wilkes Claunelle Whaley Messrs Eliott Watkins Obie Jones

Clemency Urged in Case of Frank

A lengthy plea argues reasonable doubt about Frank’s guilt and urges clemency rather than the death penalty. The text cites biblical justification, moral restraint, and the state’s duty to reform criminals, framing punishment as a societal and spiritual issue rather than vengeance.

Frank

Fragmented 1913 Georgia trial prose on punishment and faith

A shattered, fragmentary monologue argues that punishment and justice fail without divine guidance. It critiques European war, universal guilt, and the cruelties of capital punishment, invoking Mary Phagan and a plea for mercy while condemning vengeance. The text echoes a religious moral struggle amid political chaos.

War Brides story draws Atlanta women at Sorsyth engagement

Atlanta women show strong interest in the war brides tale presented at the Sorsyth this week. The read aloud at meetings of the frame leteue sparked discussion about a tragic village raid and the fate of women and children.

Atlanta Liang Bern Mike Che Meyer Vanhed Ot Téchtone Abe Cmd

Despondent man attempts suicide in Fernandina hotel

A man despondent over business worries drank laudanum in his hotel room at the New Terminal hotel in Fernandina. He became violently ill after the dose and was given medical attention by Grady physicians who hope he recovers. He left no clear destination in a later note.

Ham Tron Fernandina Fly New Terminal Teimilian

Sterling Girl Credits Pinkham for Health Revival

A 22 year old Sterling woman reports monthly fainting and weakness eased after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other young girls to seek relief and notes improved well being. Miga Lavisa Myres of Massena, New York, also endorses the remedy after years of anemia and exhaustion with pimples and poor color disappearing. The ad closes urging troubled girls to restore health with the compound.

Sterling Genn Waomen Lydia E. Pinkham Jon Teerreault Conn Massena Miga Lavisa Myres Box 74 N.Y Pinkham

Strayed Tourists Stuck in Sand Near Columbus Route

Report by Tifon Vorkex details a group of sightseers stranded in sand while traveling from Columbus toward Americus. The piece notes delays, road confusion, and a celebratory mood as crowds gather near the Cross-Rouls area, with local officials and reporters tracking the incident and updates from nearby towns.

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Council votes today on bond issue report

The council will this afternoon receive a report from the special bond committee recommending a bond issue to fund public improvements. Proposed allocations include 1,000,000 for public schools, 1,000,000 for sewers, 750,000 for waterworks, 190,000 for cyclorama at Grant Park, and 400,000 for road projects. The committee also notes hospital funding as secondary and suggests proceeding if the overall plan gains approval.

Coun Wil Ree Grant Park

Storekeeper and Wife Held Up at West Ninth Avenue

A masked assailant with a gun robbed a storekeeper and his wife at their home on West Ninth Avenue after midnight. The intruder demanded money, took the day’s receipts, and fled as detectives began a search. Authorities expect further development as investigations continue into the assault and theft.

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