Tuberculosis Fighters Open Convention Today
Leaders in the tuberculosis eradication movement gather in Atlanta for the Southern Conference at the Chamber of Commerce. Delegates from Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Louisiana attend with focus on Red Cross seals and tuberculosis among African Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
South
Chamber of Commerce
National Association
Gear- North
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Tennessee
Mississipoi
Louisiana
National Society For the Study and ‘Prevention of
Red Cross
Charles L. Wliger
Asheville
N.C
Miner
Wesley Memorial Church
Hattie Hu
Avlanta
Misalda V. Ciey
Montgom
George Eaves
Birmingham
Kendall Weisser
Ross Lowe
Rotary big brothers banquet pie eating contest for Newsboys
Rotary club plans a Thanksgiving time event in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room next Tuesday at 1 PM. Newsboys office boys and messenger boys will be paired with Rotary members, each introducing their guest and sharing what they do. The program features a turkey feast, a 10 round scrap between top Newsboy and Office Boy, and two pie eating contests for all the boys. Rev Dr John R Atkinson will give a talk on Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary
Big Brothers
Ainner
Ste
Scrappy
Betty
Allata
John R. Atkinson
Philip's Cathedral
Col Roberts Offer Sparks Atlanta Woman Curiosity
A young Atlanta woman phoned The Constitution office seeking the reporter who covered Col James J. Roberts of Anderson South Carolina. Roberts offered 2000 dollars for a wife. the caller insisted on contacting him but refused to reveal her name or reveal her intentions, stating she preferred privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roberts
Atlanta
The
Constitution
Sungay
Cel
James J. Roberts
South Carolina
Colonel Roberts
Anderson, S&c
Iva
Thera
Stinson Addresses A M E Conference
The African Methodist Episcopal annual conference closes its sessions with Richard D. Stinson of Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute urging practical training for youth. A collection supported the school as Rev Cargile preached the Thanksgiving sermon and church cornerstone layings occurred. Bishop Heard made a final Africa fund collection amid talk of Savannah’s $40,000 church debts and Pastor Tev. B. Singleton’s continued assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Annual Conference
Richard D. Stinson
Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute
Atlanta
C. Cargile
H. R. Butler
Washington
Pepper
W. T. Fountain
J. W. Maxall
P. G. Greatheart
W. H. Heard
New York
Africa
Tev. B. Singleton
Savannah
Singleton
Floyd County Baptist Association Concludes Session
The Floyd County Baptist association meeting at First Baptist church in Rome Ga ends after three days with sermons by Rev Charles R Lee Rev C L Mc Ginty and Rev J C Hughes The convention emphasizes Sunday school work and other denomination topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd County Baptists
Rome
Floyd County Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Charles R. Lee
C. L. McGinty
J.C. Hughes
Corn Liquor Likely Saved Man After Suicide Attempt
A 23 year old white man H B Huckaby attempted to poison himself at the Terminal station by taking a vial of acid. A physician forced corn liquor into his throat and he was taken to Grady hospital where his life was saved. A mayor of Macon card found on him identified him as Huckaby and referenced deportation to Houston Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Huckaby
Huckaby
Benson
J. A. McAllister
Grady Hospital
Macon
Bridges Smith
Huf
Houston
Texas
Jena
Bridges Smites
Amith
No Delay Expected in Leo Frank Case
The supreme court remittitur in the Leo Frank case is expected to be sent to the superior court late this afternoon or tomorrow morning. No delay is anticipated despite Judge Hill’s illness. Frank will be moved on a writ of habeas corpus and brought before a superior court judge within twenty four hours for a new execution date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Frank
Superior Court
Judge Hill
Bell
Judge Pendleton
Moon
Frank Wis
Fund Drive For Leonard Street Home Attended By City Choirs
A rainy afternoon rally at Odd Fellows' auditorium drew about 49 supporters for the Leonard Street Home for homeless children. Speakers urged ongoing city wide support as church groups and organizations pledged funds, totaling $268.17 from a dozen churches, with more to come. The home at 33 Leonard Street invites visitors and all friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Leonard Street
W. W. Tindall
Million N. Armstrong
John Hope
Morehouse College
Loring B. Palmer
D. H. Lima
Morris Borwn
PJ. Bryant
B. J. Davis
Harry T. Pace
Amy A. Chadwick
War pictures open Grand in Belgium battle scenes shown
Stunning battlefield footage from Belgium premieres at the Grand theater in the south. The exhibition marks the venue’s reopening under new manager Arthur B Heyman after a two year lease. Filmed by Rowain Feigle for The Chicago Tribune with Belgian government aid, proceeds aid the Belgian Red Cross. Short talks by Hon. Joseph G I Camp will cover Europe news and Belgians in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grand
Arthur 8
Heyman Havings
Hus Playhouse
Belgium
Rowain Feigle
Chicago Tribune
Belgium Road Cross Society
Joseph G.I Camp
Europe
John W. Lewis Dies After Illness at 61
John W. Lewis, longtime Atlanta and West Point railroad claim office chief clerk, died Sunday in Marietta after ten days of illness. Aged 61, he had served in Atlanta about six years, before which he was chief clerk to Clyde Steamship claim agent in Charleston. Survived by wife and one daughter. Funeral at Wartella residence this afternoon and body to Canton, Ga. for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lewis
Atlanta and
West Point
Marietta
Atlanta
Lawis
Clyde Steamship Company
Charleston
Wartella
Cantan
Rotary Club Exhibits Open in Healey Building
The Rotary Club of Atlanta opens a large window exhibit display in the Healey building on Forsyth street. Over 40 Rotarians representing major local industries will show off products and offer prizes for best decorating. Exhibits include Kamper Grocery, WeCord-Stewart, Phillipa & Crew pianos, Burroughs Adding Machine, General Electric, and Hotel Winecoff among others. The show runs all week with public welcome and prize awards for attractive displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Rotary Club of Atlanta
Atlanta
Healey
Forsyth Street
Harry Goodhart
L. L. Shivers
Francis E. Kamper
Kamper Grocery Company
B. M. Hudson
WeCord-Stewart Company
E “Ben Lee Crow
Phillipa & Crew Company
Ivan
Allen
Fielder, Allen Company
Office Outfitters
Brooks Morgan
Frank E. Stock Company
J. x. Gewinner
Johnson-Gewinner Company
Auro Accessories
Thurston Hatcher
George M. Greene
Burroughs Aad Jing Machine Company
Syl Z. ‘Turner
H. W. Rodntree Company
E. H. Goodhart
Southern Photo Material Company
Pangrsen Collie
Atlanta Gas Comany
Preston Arkwright
Georgia’ Railway and Power Company
W. M Timmons
Crumbley Hardware Company
Harliss
National Cash Register Company
E. H. Cone
Cone Drug Store
Woodward
Addressograph Company
A. Giles
General Electric
Veteran Mexican War veteran weds seventh wife in Dalton
Dalton Ga November 29 Special Robert B Knox aged 30 veteran of the Mexican war celebrated by taking a seventh wife. They wed at the Britton hotel amid rice and cheers before about 200. The bride is Miss Jennie Dewitt of Lima Ohio aged 53. The couple met by correspondence after Knox sought a mate and claimed seven is a complete number. Knox has eight children from six former marriages and lists the former wives with links to Cherokee, Pickens and Whitfield counties. He hopes the newest Mrs Knox will attend his funeral as chief mourner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Robert 8. Knox
Britton
Earlan
J. Wood
Knox
Jennie Dewitt
Lima
Ohio
Silent Majority
Grim Reaper
Lucinda Green
Chero
French Officials Here To Guard Stock Shipments
A group of French military and medical authorities led by a nobleman set up headquarters in Atlanta at the Ansley hotel to oversee the purchase and protection of supplies for the allies. Count Reno de Moptiou and Dr. L Picard are among them. they aim to safeguard stock shipments from Mobile to Havre and coordinate manufacture of absorbent bandage material. Secret service reports warn of German spy networks and possible attempts to disrupt cargo leaving the South, with several agents reportedly in Atlanta to guard shipments and keep war supplies moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stranta
Ansley Hotel
Europe
Reno de Moptiou
L. Picard
Atlanta
Mobila
Havre
France
America
Count de Montjou
Germany
England
S.ki. Campbell
Campbell Company, Exporters
Mobile
Norfolk
French Secret Service
Wilson Bagley Wedding At Americus Weds Dr George Bagley Jr
Mira Rath Wilson and Dr George Bagley Jr were married on the 26th at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson in Americus Georgia. The ceremony took place in the Wilson residence parlor with elaborate decorations as guests from across the region attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Mira Rath Wilson
George Bagley, Jr
Leslie
Frank Wilson
Wilson
Ferns
Smplex
EightYearOld's Christmas Train Home From Coast to Coast
Archie Gandy age eight travels solo from Charleston to San Francisco to reunite with his mother for Christmas. He rode via Atlanta on the Atlanta and West Point line after being sent by his uncle Jason Brown. He will reach San Francisco December 2 where his mother Mrs Archie Gandy awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bitlups
Atlanta
West Point
Archie Gandy
Charleston
San Francisco
Archie
Jason Brown
D. C
Billups
New Orleans
Whenesha
Los Angeles
Alliance Charity Sewing Society Meeting and Social
Sewing Society Meeta The Alliance Charity Sewing Society will meet this afternoon at 3 o clock at the Educational Alliance 90 Capital avenue Rev J W Stokes pastor of the Americus Presbyterian church witnessed by a large assemblage of friends whose sincere congratulations were showered on the handsome couple The bride is a lovely young woman of many accomplishments and since her debut has been very popular socially in the community Dr Bagley is a prominent young physician and esteemed socially
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Society Meeta
Alliance Charity Sewing Sociat
Educational Alliance
Capitol Avenue
J. W. Stokes
Americus Presbyterian Church
Bagley
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Battle Hill Sanitarium
Charles J. Hatfield
Philadelphia
Irene Evote
Jacksonville
Fla
Joseph Lagren
Atitola
Donald B. Armstrong
Wls. Rankin
Raleigh N. D
William A. Harris
Battle Hill
Minor
Wasley Memorial Church
Tebor
Stinson
Umbrell
Maier & Berkele, Ime
Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall Street
Atlanta, Ga
Leonard Street Home
Healey Building
Kes
Amanda Tatum
Pickens
Emmaline Gilbert
Murray County
Mary Herron
Whitfield
Margaret Mashburn
Mary Terry
Whittfield
Titton
Knox ViI
Lincoln
Dan Cupid
Wilson-Bagley
Nunnally
MATL
Empire Auto & Garage Company
Arber
A. Nash
Edgewood Avenue
Phcne
R. S
Strabay
Perntant
K. Wilcox
Forrest Avenue
Redit Clothing
Globes
Whole Family United Credit Clothing CO
West Mitchell Street
Atlanta Steam Bye & Cleaning Works
Ivy
Atl
W. E. Carter Electric CO
Worth Broad Street
Ncgaughey Electric CO
Walton St.turnaces
Moncrief-Atlanta CO
Walton St
H.ninekirk
furniTuRe— Bauknight
Furniture CO
Whitehall
ARAGE
Oakland
Uuurn Ave
Otel Winecoff
J. F. Letton Hotel Company
Ouse Furnishings
Home Air Supply. Co
Bey
EHOLD
Rene Glenn Photo Stock Co
Eastman Kodak Company
Peachtree
Lace House
East
Hunter Street
Montes
Queen Parrtel & Tile Company
Mitchell Street
Chelena Market Co
N. Pryor ST
Ffice Furniture
Baylis Office Equipment Co
Standant” Sesks
Slobe-Wernicke
Broad St
IANOS
Walter Hughes
Pryor Street
Excel
McMillan Bros. Seed CO
Broad Street
Mitchell Adios Paaditres Igns Grant OF
Korse
Perrin Coq
Rhone Ivyert
Scott & McCrary
G.B. Allen & Co
Grant
N. Forsyth ST
Bearden & Duke
Peters St
Main
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