Lee County Plan Praised by Atlanta Chamber Conference
Mell R Wilkinson, president of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, appoints a large committee led by J H Smith to represent the body at the southern food products conference at the capitol Monday morning. The plan aims to organize farmers, bankers, and merchants to cut cot ton acreage in 1915 and boost food production with coordinated marketing, warehousing, and credit pledges across the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mell R. Wilkinson
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Smith
Southern Food Products Conference
Capitol
J. Haden
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Wilkinson
J. R. Smith
South
Yna
Wilkinson
Haden
St. J. Maddox
W.G. Cooper
Attlanta
Atlanta Chamber
Robert Maddox
A. PB. Doles
J. Olleman
Wilmer L. Moore
FH. McCord
Claus Howell
J. R. Gray
Keats Speed
W. H. Krienshaber
Brooks Morgan
C. Neely
Waynesboro
Sam Brown
Kany
C. C. Clay
Americus
H. G. Ar Uy Newman
W. L Peek
Coutyers
T. G. “Scott
Forsyth
J. “A.” Glover
Rome
John T. Nuncon
Madison
LC Miller
Sparta
J. B. Clements
Irwinville
W. RB. Rice
Duplin
Auditorium to Host Great Disciples of Christ Convention
The Auditorium in Atlanta will host the Disciples of Christ convention from October 7. Exhibits and booths will be ready by Tuesday under George Patterson and H M Clayton. Ten thousand are expected for the communion service rehearsal with elders and deacons of Atlanta Christian churches. A second chorus rehearsal led by Professor W KH M Hackleman was at First Christian church, gathering about one hundred participants for a 500-voice nucleus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Disciples of Christ
Atlanta
George Patterson
H. M. Clayton
Christian Churches of Atlanta
W. KH. M Hackleman
First Christian Church
Cotton twine urged for Postal Service by Bell and Hughes
Washington October 2. Representatives Bell and Hughes circulated petitions urging the Post Office to favorably consider a bid for cotton twine by the H C Kelley company to supply 500000 pounds manufactured by Whittier mills near Atlanta at a price 4000 dollars cheaper than the jute twine contract. The bid favored by cotton producers comes as President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo discuss cotton losses and currency policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carrigan, Jr
Washington
Bell and Hughes
House
Post Office Department
Postal Service
H. C. Kelley Company
Whittier Mills
Atelanta
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
South
Congress
Meadow
Dupont Powder Co to Spend Half Million on Cotton Relief
Dupont Powder Co plans spend half a million on cotton certificates at 14 cents a pound to ease the cotton stringency. A possible doubling of the sum is noted if $125,000 proves insufficient. They may buy a bale of cotton for every 50,000 shotgun shells loaded with Dupont powder. Local automakers campaign in buy a bale movement after Detroit delegation success. Companies like Chalmers Ford GM Cartercar Hudson Pierce Arrow pledged, with several ordering cotton at 10 cents a pound. The Atlanta Automobile and Automobile Accessory Men’s association aims to mobilize northern capital to back cotton relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duponts
Powder Company
Dupont
Auto Men
Automobiles and Automobile Accessory Men's Association
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Club
Detroit
Mich
George W. Hanson
Atlanta Automobile and Automobile Accessory Men's Association
Hanson
Chalmers
Ford
General Motor Company
Cartercar
Hudson
Pierce-Arrow
George Hanson
Atlanta
Alinta Chamber of Commerce
N. Cripps
Formwalt Street
K. DM. Miller
Simakinson& Miller
Cincinnati
Miller
Pisree- Arrow Motor Car Company
Buffalo
N.Y
John M. Smith
Pierce- + ‘Arrow company
Mathushek Flanc D Manufacturing Company
New_York
G. Cohen & Sons
Atlanta Audit Company
National Acme Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Leon Sable
New York
Wales
C. E. Brewer
Atlanta, Birmingham, and Atlantic Railroad
Pitzgerald
John F. Fitzgerald
Boston
Rosenau & Co
Philadelphia
Allen & Waltz Company
Lunn, & Sweet Shoe Company
Aupurne
Tuion Headgear Company
York
Glidden Varnish Company
Governor Colquitt Aids Mrs Nelms In Disappearance Case
Mrs John W Nelms returns to San Antonio after an Austin interview with Governor Colquitt who pledged state aid to solve her missing daughters mystery. Habeas corpus against Innes and wife set for next Wednesday at 10 am. Marshall Nelms subpoenaed as grand jury witness as Texas authorities pursue the case. Innes waived commitment and filed habeas corpus to seek liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Nelms
San Antonio
Texas
Marshall Nelms
Austin
Colquitt
Innes
Nelma
Allied fleet attacks Austrian naval post at Pola
Venice dispatch to The Daily Mail reports allied fleet strikes against Pola the main Austro Hungarian naval base. Major operations target Pola as Allied forces press campaign in the Adriatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Venice
Daily Mail
Pola
Austria-Hungary
Buy a Bale movement gains traction in Southern trade circles
Battle Creek firms join the buy a bale cotton drive as Southern shipments surge. Kellogg’s and others authorize purchases to aid cotton growers amid wartime market curtailments. Keith’s theater in Cincinnati plans cotton souvenirs for patrons. The push targets widespread storage and sale of cotton to bolster southern finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Wiley West
Auto Association
Mr. West
Wilson
Battle Creek
Kellogg -Toasted Corn Wake Company
Mich
J. W. Blood
Rhodes Building
J. F. Royal
Keith's
Cincinnati
Obi
Constitution
Southern Ex- Press
Clnemants
Keith
Atlanta Peace Day Observance Promises Wide Participation
Atlanta plans a Sunday Peace Day packed program at the Auditorium Armory to honor President Wilson. Prominent clergy, business leaders, and officials including Bishops Candler and Nelson and Governor Slaton will speak. The music program is led by Dr Kraft with multiple church choirs. A citywide chorus rehearsal is set for tonight at 3:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Auditorium-Armory
Wilson
Warren A. Candler
C. K. Nelson
Slaton
Hawin Arthur Craft
Charles Sheldon, Jr
Atlanta Music Festival Association
Kraft
Eel Saint Luke's P
All Saints’ 2. E
Trinity M. EB
Saint Mark's M. EH
the Baptist Tabernacle
West End Baptist Church
Central Congregational Church
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Martha Brown Memorial Church
First Presbyterian Church
St. Philip's P. E
Capital Steps
United States
Egelston Methodist Church
Washington
Fulton Streets
Clayton J. Weisley
Frederick W. Flixon
University of Chattanooga
Leete
W. W. Foster
P. M. Watters
A.T
Multiple Local Obituaries From City Mortuary Notices
Charles C. Chase 75 dies at home at 3 East Tenth Street. survived by wife and one daughter Mrs J H Lewis. Body to Newberry S.C. for funeral. Mary Barber, 5 months, died at 110 South Boulevard. body to A O Roy Donehoo chapel. Miss Tisha Simms 33 dies in private sanitarium. survived by mother and brother V J Simms, residence Forest Park. Virgil Ware 8 months dies at 264 State Street. son of Mr. and Mrs. W C Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Chase
East Tenth Street
J. H. Lewis
Newberry 5. C
Mary Barber
Mary
J. T. Barber
South Boulevard
A. 0
Roy Donehoo
Tisha Simms
V. J6. Simms
Forest Park
Virgil Ware
W. C. Ware
State Street
German Russian Front Quiet After Weeks of Fighting
Three weeks of fighting yield no decisive result as the Austro German army holds a line inside Russian Poland from Cracow to Kalisz and both sides rush reinforcements. German plans to invade Russia falter with Russian forces blocking the Niemen while skirmishes deepen near Miriampol Suwalki and Mlawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russian Poland
Cracow
Czenstochowa
Kalisz
Breslau
Bavaria
Bohemian
Moravian
Russia
Prussia
Niemen
Miriampol
Suwalki
Mother’s Friend Promoted for Future Babies
The Bradfield Regulator Co writes about maternity toward the future noting many women prefer home births and praising Mother’s Friend for relief and nervous system benefit. A little book on the topic is offered by mail and the product is sold in drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clites
Érog
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lemar Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
Arrest Near in Mystery Case Faces Suspect in Georgia
Police under John Starnes pursue a suspect in a baffling female murder case. A young Macon area lover allegedly killed a south Georgia woman linked to a love affair, with her body found in a ravine near Piedmont lake. Detectives seek the victim’s parents and confirm key details as an arrest looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Lake
John Starnes
Police
South Georgia
Pollen
Ilent
Macon
Tts
Atlanta
North Side
Charter Ship to Bring Dyes From Rotterdam
Washington October 2 private interests chartered the American steamship Matanzas for a voyage to Rotterdam with a cargo of dyestuffs and chemicals. The lack of these materials since the European war began threatens U.S. textile factories. The Matanzas will sail from New York October 7. Arrangements include bringing back chemicals from Germany. Representative Metz of New York arranged the trip with Commerce Department approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmngton
Matanzas
Rotterdam
Haa
New York
Germany
Metz
Department of Commerce
French Finances Satisfactory Clears Public Loans
Bordeaux reports minister of finance Alexandre Wbet told the cabinet that October 1 finances were entirely satisfactory and there would be no new public loan recourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordeaux
France
Alexandre Wbet
Uncle Sam's mail safe in Atlanta hold-up near Exposition Bridge
C A Perry a 19 year old postplace messenger bay was held up and robbed of $6 on Marietta street near Exposition mill bridge last night at 9 o'clock by a white man and a negro Perry said he was hailed on his way to 1274 Mariette street to deliver a letter but paid no heed until two men blocked his path on the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A Perry
Exposition Mill Bridge
Marietta Street
Perry
Mariette Street
Robbers Threaten Clerk For Five Dollar Payout
A gun was thrust into his face as a thief ordered a clerk to raise his hands. They rifled Perry's pockets and tossed aside special delivery letters, fearing government charges. They fled with five dollars from Perry's pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Sale of Season Tickets for Alka Hest Lyceum Closes Today
Season ticket sales for Alka Hest Lyceum end today with big attractions priced at $1.50. Tickets available at Cable Piano Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alkahest Lyceum
Cable Piano Co.’S
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LEE County Plan
Dupont Powder CO
Elgin Movement
iAs
Express
Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall Street
Governor Colquitt
Mrs. Nelms
J. F. Letton
Winecof
Jacksonville
Pla
Southern Wohalesite Grocers' Association
Grin Dealers’ National Association
Kansas City
John Ball
AML
Ins
Piedmont Park
Sam
Eiseman
Eiseman Bros., Inc
Whitehall
Stanford
the Shop of Quality
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