Hardware Men Open Convention in Atlanta
The Georgia Retail Hardware Association opened its eighth annual convention in Taft hall with about 200 members present. President T. G. Green led the morning session as visitors toured Georgia made stoves harness wagons and tools. Welcome remarks by Wilmar L. Moore Atlanta Chamber of Commerce president Mayor James Woodward and Rev W H Hendrix followed. Afternoon sessions featured Moore’s report and committee appointments. speeches by Hatcher Woodruff Thomas Twitty Hall and Raines closed the event with theater entertainment for all members.
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Georgia Retail Hardware Association
Taft Hall
T. G. Green
Batonton
John L. Moore
Madison
Green Ita
Atlanta
Army
Hardware Dealera
Georgia
Green
Wilmar L. Moore
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Moore
W. HR. Hendrix
James ©. Woodward
B.S. Twitty
Dublin
R. W. Hatcher
Milledgeville
C. W. Woodruf
Winder
C.ub Thoma
Griffin
Twitty
J. R. Hall
Moultrie
W. G. Raines
Statesboro
Assocition
Forsyth Theater
Enesty
German Aviator Killed In Monoplane Flight
Hanover Germany May 28 A Horn a German aviator fell 500 feet to his death today while making an overtake fight in his monoplane. The chase at the accident could not be ascertained.
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Hanover
Germany
A. Horn
Essays Against the House Fly Win Atlanta Contest
Four hundred essays from Atlanta public schools were submitted to Dr Claude A Smith chair man of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce health committee for the prize contest on How to Prevent the Fly. Only the two tests in each grade were forwarded. prizes include 10 for best high school pupil 10 for best and 3 for second best in seventh or eighth grade and similar prizes for fifth and sixth grades.
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Atlanta
Claude A. Smith
Atlants
Chamber of Commierce
Chamber of Commerce
Sovereign Secretary Yates Entertained by Atlanta Woodmen
John T. Yates of Omaha Neb greeted by 3 C. Boot Camp No. 80 Woodmen in Atlanta at Cable Hall. Head counsel Dr F I Rosenthal of Columbia Ga presented Yates to the local camp as William A Roane and Newton Philipps, sovereigns of the lodge, looked on.
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Order of Woodmen of the World
John T. Yates
Omaha
Neb
Cable Hal
3. C
West
F. I. Rosenthal
Columbia
Gampa
Georgia
Yates
Rosenthal
William A. Roane
Newton Philipps
Atlanta Steady Breeze Keeps City Cool on Wednesday
Atlanta stayed notably cool with a steady breeze all day. The high reached 75 degrees by midafternoon, morning fell to 62, and forecasters expect near normal temperatures with a gradual rise and continued fair weather.
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Atlanta
C. F. von Herrmann
Luther Glenn Free Bound At $250 After Return From Houston
Luther J. Glenn, recently brought back from Houston, was released on a $250 bond after having slipped with Mrs. Ione Pidcock. Previously in Tower for defaulting on a $1,900 bond, the amount was reduced to $250 by his father, allowing Glenn to go free following an exeat secured by his wife.
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Luther J. Glenn
Houston
Texas
Ione Pidcock
Georgia
Glenn
Allen and Anderson Each Claim Same Senate Vote
Senator-elect John T. Allen travels to Warm Springs for the State Har association meeting while Randolph Anderson of Savannah cites a Constitution interview claiming 27 senators back his senate presidency. Allen counters with his own count of 27 of 44 votes and predicts election on the assembly’s fourth Wednesday in June.
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John T. Allen
Atlanta
State Har Association
Warm Springs
Randolph Anderson
Savannah
Constitution
Senate
Senator Allen
Randolph
Anderson
Allen
General Assembly
Tron Worker Hurt in Swinging Beam Accident
G. T. Pruitt an iron worker living at 1 Waithall Street was crushed by a swinging beam on the Healy building Wednesday. He was taken to Grady hospital with a badly injured leg. Pruitt and a companion worker were pinned against a wall by a swinging girder. the companion escaped uninjured.
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G. T. Pruitt
Waithall Street
Healy
Grady Hospital
Pruitt
Prultt
Shobe Wins 4500 Verdict Against Railway in Crisp County
Mrs. C. B. Shobe was awarded 4500 in Crisp County Superior Court against the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway. The suit claimed a buggy ride with two young ladies approached a crossing when a passenger train appeared, causing the horse to bolt and the buggy wheels to run over her, resulting in internal and permanent injuries. The case pitted strong counsel on both sides.
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Cordele
Mra. C. B. Snvbe
Crisp County
Georgia, Southern and Florida Railway
Bugsy
Augusta Grocery Cans Condemned by Inspectors
Government food inspectors condemned 11 820 cans of Celtic brand green peas in 445 cases from twelve Augusta groceries because the contents were sour decomposed and unfit for food. Citizens reported ptomaine poisoning after consuming the product. The cans were packed by HL Levin’s Bona of Philadelphia and inspected by Savannah officials visiting every store in the city.
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Augusta
HL. Levin
Bona
Philadelphia
Savannah
Deceptive Sales Case Linked to Northern Market Goods
The inspector testified that the goods had been paid for and sellers claimed to be selling to clear decayed stock at greatly reduced prices. The company allegedly misrepresented the class of goods and sought to dispose of long stock in northern markets.
Pecan Growers Meet Hear Speeches in Thomasville
The Georgia and Florida Pecan Growers Association met in Thomasville Georgia on May 28 to hear a series of speeches by representatives. The session highlighted pecan cultivation prospects and regional cooperation with attended growers from both states.
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Thomasville
Georgia and Florida
Pecan Industry Meeting At Toate Hotel Extends To Tomorrow
Morning gathering at the Toate hotel drew liquor and nut growers including officials and visitors. Ex-President C A Vandasee of the National Nut Growers Association spoke on the industry’s status and prospects. A bus ride offered visitors a view of pecan groves and local sites. Meeting continues tomorrow.
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Toate
Imad- Wis
Absa
Itis
C. A. Vandasee
National Nut Growera’ Association
Self in' Auto Death in Philadelphia Garage
Wells, a 35 year old clothing maker in Philadelphia, was found dead today in his private garage. Police say the death appears self-inflicted after an apparent escape attempt, with no signs of foul play detected at the scene.
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Philadelphie
Wells
Hhis
Hig
Gan
Gotha Sey
Popular Excursions to Warm Springs Begin Sunday
Those popular excursions to Warm Springs via A., B. and A. commence Sunday, May 25. Only $1 round trip. Train leaves Union Station at 8 a.m.
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Warm Springs
Union Station
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Central of Georgia
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Ocean Steamship Co
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