Homes Needed for Georgia Corn Club Boys
Atlanta chamber appeals for 800 more homes for corn club boys invited to Dec. first- week event. About 200 of 1,000 boys have homes pledged. readers urged to mail response cards or call Main 796 or 6078. list of hosts grows, parade plans include Atlanta high school and corn club youths with officials invited to participate, led by Grand Marshal J Van Holt Nash.
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Atlanta
Mercer
Athinta
Georgia Corn Club Doy
Cornu Show Committee
Atlanta Chamber of Mmerce
Main
Florence T. Truax
Atlanta Avenue
Cooper
Ruesty
Ter
Truax
W. M. Slaton
Atalanta High School
Corn Club
Board of Education
Mayor
Gene Council
J. van Holt Nash
Macon Nimrods Afield Hunt Notables and Notes
Macon, Ga November 20 Special over 200 hunting licenses issued in County Wardenanville Conn and trains carrying officers bound for a quail drive. Dr C Gibson leads a huntsmen party returning from Savannah aiming to hunt on a nearby island with promises of venison for friends. Also union made goods talk by Miss Mary Jarvis and Mercer faculty honor Professor Jel Scott Murry who received the Cauldron for the senior class annual.
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Macon
Wardenanville
Conn
Feta
Savannah
Dr. C. Gibson
Ir. G Gibson
Mary Jarvis
Knights of Columbus
Murry
Mercer University
Jel Scott Murry
Alurry
Mercer
Scouts Invited to Audubon Meeting at Carnegie Library
The Boy Scouts are invited to attend the Audubon Society meeting at Carnegie Library. Guest speaker Philip Webster, scout commissioner, will discuss bird lure and ecosystem topics. Boys are urged to bring friends and participate. all are welcome.
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BOY Scouts
Audubon Meeting
Audiboo Soviety
Carnesle
Welock
Philip Weboer
Cara
Roperecnis
Flicer
Weil
Adivision
Dirst Meekiy
Opening Day Hunters Dense In Falcons County Fields
Hunters flocked to fields on opening day as Game Warden Will Zimmer with 35 men enforced licenses and land owner permission. Officials forecast about 2000 state hunters and up to 30000 birds killed if laws are followed. Licenses sold briskly at the capital with over eighty licenses in a week. Zimmerman warned that violations would be prosecuted to preserve birds and sport.
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Atlanta
Davis
Elbe, Holcombe
Will V. Zimmer
Mr. Kimmer
A. E. Binder
Zimmer
A. M. E. Bishop Speech Sparks Meeting Debate
Cordele Georgia November 20 discussion at the A M E conference focused on Bishop Flipper's remarks about selling Morris Brown property to finance new buildings. Trustees were urged to consider 18 000 to 20 000 dollars already donated as against the 40 000 raised, with criticism from pastors and debate over minutes as read. Leaders prepared for future events including a February July 1 assembly in Atlanta and donations for the Allen Christian Endeavor league.
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Cordele
A. S. Bailey
Flipper
Drew J. Linton
Gt Smith
CC. Gargife
J. W. English
Morris Brown University
Bishop C
Smith
Macon
Wallace
Atlanta
Flipata
Flippers
A. & Bailey
Allen Christian Endeavor League
Cv. S B Perry
Usmopolitan A. M. E
Richard A. Stinson
Atlanta Industrial Institute
William D. Johnson
J. CL. Iverson
Winnifred M.johnson
Johnson Industrial College
J. T. Barr
John Cooper
W. ©. P. Sherman
W. Marvhal
Dr. R. M. Kins
Randolph Shurehill
Missionary Mass
Delirium Tremens Too Much for Wife
Mrs Nellie Barfield filed for divorce and alimony from C K Barfield a county jailer after thirteen years of marriage alleging his repeated intoxication misconduct threats to her life and that they have two children The affidavit notes August incidents and cites attorney W A Jamex representing the wife.
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Nellie Barfield
C. K. Barfield
Ging
Barfield
Petitins
Unit advertising praised by experts in early letter
Advertising pros nationwide laud Jules B. Schloss of Atlanta for proposing unit advertising. The idea urges city or local sections to advertise through local papers rather than national magazines, with firms testing local units to boost results and control costs. Frank D. Webb of The Baltimore News endorses the concept as practical for many manufacturers and cites Baltimore examples.
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Jules B. Schloss
Atlanta
Schloss
Suhlosa
Th Webb
Star- Webb
Baltimore
Mr. Webb
Publie News
Newspal
Perdom
Wilson Confering On Trust Question In Washington
President Wilson began today a series of conferences on phases of the trust question to be discussed in his general address to Congress next month. He talked at length with Senator John Sharp Williams and with Representative Brantley, leaders who have studied the issue and driven moves to exclude holding companies from interstate commerce. He plans further discussions with other Democratic lawmakers to shape generic recommendations while leaving concrete remedies to Congress. He hopes to secure a common agreement among the bloc before legislation is launched.
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Washington
Wilson
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Representative Brantey
Ken
United States Steel Corporation
Congress
Forty Pound Turkeys For President Wilson
Washington November 21 President Wilson Secretary Tumulty and the cabinet will have Kentucky turkey for their Thanksgiving dinners. South Trimble clerk of the house will furnish pedigreed bronze turkeys raised on his blue pasture farm. The president to be a yearling gobbler weighing about 15 pounds dressed. The others will weigh 23 pounds. They have been fattened on celery chestnuts and red pepper.
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Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
Kentucky
South Trimble
Clark
Lost child allee found after long city trek
A 20 year old girl named Allee, daughter of Mr and Mrs broom, wandered from Grant Park to Pryor and Hunter streets then home after nearly three hours. Neighbors searched, police alerted, and finally an officer found her eating a sister’s lunch at a street curb before her reunion with family.
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Allee
Grant Park
Broom
Grant Street
Pryor and
Hunter Streets
Alice
Vivien
HI Street
Vivian
Stino Allee
Henura
Hunter and Pryor
Surdstone
Governor Slaton Given Grand Welcome in Waycross
Governor John M. Slaton was welcomed in Waycross with a crowded reception at the board of trade auditorium, a dinner with Rep L J Cooper, and a 9 30 banquet. Mayor H I Reed Senator J J Sweat and other officials spoke as hundreds of citizens packed the events. Slaton thanked the host city and expressed hope to return for a longer stay.
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Waycross
Staton
Atlanta
Birmingham
Atlantic
Douglas
John M. Slaton
Board of Trade
Union Station
L. J. Cooper
W.E. Sirmans
H. I. Reed
J. J. Sweat
J. Lee Crawley
Columbus
A. G. Miller
Mayor Reed
W. B. Sirmans
L. V. Williams
J. Cooper
J. L. Crosley
Futur
Consciousness in Hell Theme of Sermon Sunday
Rev. A. G. Shuler, recently arrived from Boston, will preach on Consciousness in Hell at the East Side Tabernacle in Atlanta Sunday night. The pastor, now leading one of the city’s fastest growing congregations, has drawn attention for his timely sermons as many new members joined during a recent protracted meeting.
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Hell
East Side Tabernacle
A. G. Shuler
Shuler
Atlanta
Baptist Church
Boston
West Side Tabernacle
E Fair and
Soldiers
Fair Street
Pulling of mileage in South Carolina
Columbia S C November 20 That railroads will be ordered to allow the short haul cash fare rate when mileage is pulled on trains from competitive points in South Carolina was the announcement of Chairman John G Richards of the state railroad commission at the close of a hearing here today Complaint had been filed by several traveling men High officials of the railroads operating in this state were present at the hearing.
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Columbia
S.C
South Carolina
John G. Richards
State Railroad Commission
Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. Claims include relief within five minutes and regaining comfort after meals. Endorses buying a 50 cent case at drug stores and using it as a home remedy.
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Pape
Pal
Panpe
Body on Tracks Believed to Conceal Murder Near West Point
Police seek to link a dead 18 year old found on Atlanta and West Point tracks to D G Bailey of Birmingham or Nashville. A clothing receipt tied to Bailey was found with the body. Coroner’s jury rules death occurred beneath a locomotive.
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West Point
D. G. Bailey
Birmingham
Nashville
Tenn
Bush
Atlanta and
Jim Conley case delayed again in Georgia court
Jim Conley’s case did not proceed in the criminal division of the superior court on Thursday. On solicitor general Dort sey’s request and the judge’s agreement the matter was left on the docket for a future, unnamed date. William Smith, counsel for the defendant, indicated plans for an early trial if possible. It is unlikely the factory sweeper who testified in Leo Frank’s murder trial will be brought into court until after the Frank case reaches the state supreme court.
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Jim Conley
Ben Hill
Superior Court
Dortsey
William Smith
Pegro
Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank Coase
Supreme Court of the State
Kennedy Trembles As He Hears Wife Dead
In Savannah Ga November 20 I A Kennedy who was brought from Swainsboro is told of his wife Maude Kennedy s death He claims the shooting was accidental aimed to take a gun from her He fears mob violence if returned to Swainsboro The funeral will be held in Swainsboro with local relatives aiding preparations A petition to convene the Emanuel county grand jury is discussed in hopes of action on the case
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Savannah
I. A. Kennedy
Swainsboro
Kennedy
Chatham County
Maude Kennedy
L. A Kennedy
Emanuel County
Four Men Indicted Over Jail Lynch Plot at Spartanburg
Spartanburg South Carolina November 26 four men were presented by the grand jury charged with taking part in a lynch mob that sought to dynamite the county jail last August to hang Will Fair who faced criminal assault charges but was later acquitted. The presentment names R Belcher Jesse Wolfe Bob Wilson and Robert Ward and asks prosecution.
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Spartanburg
S. C
Will Fair
R. Belcher
Jesse Wolfe
Bob Wilson
Robert Ward
Corn Club Champions Going to Washington
Washington November 20 Champion young agriculturists from various sections of the United States will arrive December 1 to receive diplomas for excellence in their work from Secretary Houston of the Department of Agriculture. Those receiving prizes include representatives of the Girls' and Boys' Tomato and Corn clubs from the south and of the Potato Corn and Canning clubs from the northern and western states. Champion potato boys will come from Massachusetts Ohio Utah Iowa and Michigan and the champion beet sugar grower will come from Colorado.
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Washington
United States
Houston
Department of Agriculture
South
Mansachusetts
Ohio
Utah
Iowa
Michigan
Colorado
Metcalf Nominated Memphis Postmaster
Washington reports Charles J. Metcalf Jr being nominated for Memphis Tennessee postmaster as senators Shields and Lea urged a rival appointment for Thomas Looney while McKellar backed Metcalf amid a three congressman dispute over the nomination.
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Washington
Charles J. Metcalf, Jr
Memphis
Tenn
Shields and
Lea
Tennessee
Wilson
Thomas Looney
Charles W. Metcalf, Jr
Agamst
Senate
Metcalf
Representative McKellar
Woodward Approves Purchasing Agent for Atlanta
Mayor James G Woodward will approve an ordinance creating the city purchasing agent office for Atlanta at a salary of 1800 per year The mayor favors the office if council passes the ordinance It is expected W H Chambers may obtain the post The new system requires competitive bids and approvals by the mayor comptroller and finance committee to save city funds
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James G. Woodward
Atlanta
Woodward
W. H. Chambers
Comptroller’s Office
Graham West
West
Finances Committee
Comptralier
Comptroller and Finance Committee
Notes Indorsed by Mythical Concerns Hit Bank Trial
Pittsburg November 20. Testimony shows notes totaling about 40 000 were indorsed by non-existent concerns and that no responsibility would rest on signers. Arthur Hirsch of Chicago said signs on notes were fictitious as Alexander Richmond faces charges of misapplication of Cosmopolitan National Bank funds. Notes aided lifting a 56 000 loan from E R B Paul of Santa Fe Central Railroad. A Kane letter noted reductions on New Mexico Fuel and Iron 24 000 and W H Andrews 10 949.22. Rharens once represented New Mexico when it was a territory in Congress.
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Pittsburg
Arthur Hirsch
Chicago
Federal District
Alexander Richmond
Cosmopolitan National Bank
Richmond
Hirsch
E. R B. Paul
Santa Fe Central Railroad Company
T. P. Kane
New Mexico Fuel and Iron Company
W. H. Andrews
W.H. Rharens
New Mexico
Congress
Four Persons Injured in Southern Wreck
Four people injured when Southern Railway passenger trains Nos. 24 and 23 collided head on at Barton station between Columbia and Savannah at 3 20 this morning. Track was cleared quickly and Southern officials investigate the cause. The injured include L Fanning Salley ankle sprain Mrs M F Myers Sandy Springs bruised arm and leg T A Lloyd seriously hurt who rode between engine and baggage car of the southbound train Simmone also hurt as reported.
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Columbia
Southern Railway
Barton
Savannah
Southern
Fanning Salley
M. F Mvers
Officials Indicted on Grafting Charges in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi November 20 Indictments issued by the Hinds county grand jury against W A Gaddis former state board of trustees member and Robert Hamilton for graft related to state contracts at the Mississippi state insane hospital and cattle sales to the institution.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi State Insane Hospital
W. A. Gaddis
State Board of Trustees
Robert Hamilton
Hinds County Grand Jury
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