Georgians to Confer with Belgian Consul in Georgia
Brooks County Industrial Club announces a statewide effort to coordinate Belgian refugee offers. A Georgia committee will be named soon to handle offers, with a meeting in Atlanta on November 24 to confer with Belgian consul Henry DeGive and French minister Ricci May. Over 300 Belgian families are needed and homes are being offered across multiple Georgia towns.
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Quitman
Brooks County
Ewa
Georgia
Atlanta
Yall
Georgia Henry & DeGive
Ric i
D Price Commissioner
Agriculure
Industrialsclun
Raysmill
Coursey Lyons
TJ Johnson
Gray
Moss Cutting
FF Ming Clarkaville
James W
Georgia Florida Fair Opens Gates Today At Valdosta
The Georgia Florida fair opens tomorrow morning as the last of eight county exhibits arrives. General Mansge Ashley and assistants spent two busy days arranging displays of live stock and poultry. Thirty three counties display, with larger, varied exhibits and more Cree attractions this year. More prize hogs await visitors, marking a major event for the region.
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Valdosta
South Georgia
Madison County man fatally shot in Athens district
Madison County man eight miles from Athens was fatally struck in the neck and chest yesterday morning by two Black assailants, Dule Lester and another. The wounded man, Jonnie Simmons, died almost instantly after a confrontation at a party where a bedstead blow was struck. The assailants fled, and Lafayette Simmons pursued them with his brother, returning to the scene where a confrontation outside Will Powers’ house led to shots fired at Lafayette Simmons.
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Athens
Spectah
Lafayette Simmons
Collins
Madison County
Dule Lester
Jonnie Simmons
Lester
Simmons
Will Powers
LaFayette Simmona
Roosevelt on stump for Pinchot in Pennsylvania
Colonel Roosevelt wrapped up the first day of a four day campaign tour in Williamsport urging votes for Gifford Pinchot for U S senator and for the Washington progressive party slate. He urged voters to back Governor candidate Vance McCormick and criticized Senator Penrose while predicting Pinchot will fare better than he did two years ago.
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Williamsport
Theodore Roosevelt
Pennsylania
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Washington
Senator Penrose
Gifford Pinechot
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Allentown
Aever
Pinchot
Cotton Fire Destroys Bales on City of Augusta
Several hundred bales of cotton on the steamer City of Augusta were burned or badly damaged by fire that raged for several hours while the ship approached Boston. The blaze was discovered off Cape Cod as the vessel crossed Massachusetts Bay at tow speed. Fire was controlled after arrival in port today.
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Boston
City of Augusta
Savanna
Cape Cod
Massachusetts Bay
Shackleton Leaves Buenos Aires for Antarctic Pole
Buenos Aires reports on the British Antarctic expedition led by Lt Sir Ernest Shackleton departing southward from the city on October 6. The voyage marks the start of a renewed push toward the polar region with Shackleton in command and hopes high for reaching distant ice fields.
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Shackleton
Pole
Buenos Aires
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Todas
Substitute for nasty calomel try Dodsons Liver Tone
Local druggists report a drop in calomel sales as Dodsons Liver Tone gains popularity as a safe pleasant tasting remedy. The ad guarantees satisfaction with money back if it fails to relieve constipation and sluggish digestion. It claims no griping or next day weakness, promoting energy and vigor.
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Calomel
Dodsons
Dod Sons
Secretary Houston urges southern diversification to boost farm profits
Secretary of Agriculture Houston told the National Dairy Show convention that farmers profit from war prices except southern cotton growers. He urged diversification of crops, emphasized concerted action, and outlined government steps to boost meat supply, crop production, and rural life. He noted livestock neglect in the South and warned on marketing and distribution challenges.
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Chicago
Houston
Dairy Show
Essociation
North Carolina
Alabama
South Carolina
Autoist killed by pulling pole on top of self
Eastman Georgia October 20 Special Budder Futch a Milan citizen was killed instantly when a falling telephone pole struck his car as he neared home from Haatman. Budder Futch was driving. Me Dillard Tucas was in the car and severely injured. Fateh was a Milan resident and brother in law to Mr Grayery and to Mrs Lee.
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Eastman, Ga
Milan
Haatman
Bi Futch
Dodge i
Dillard Tucas
Patch
Leg shackles fail to stop escape near Merthaville
Alfred L Oliver shed leg shackles and leaped from a moving train near Merthaville after washing away twenty pounds of weight. He was later brought from Cheyenne Wy where he was arrested in connection with a Louisville and Nashville tramp holdup near New Orleans. During the incident Frogman Thomas Dgela was shot and killed. Oliver has escaped Mississippi jails twice in eighteen months.
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New Orleans
Alfred L Oliver
Merthaville
Pipnt
Oliver
Pela
Cheyenne Wy
Louisville
Nashville
Thomas Dgegla
Mississippi
South Carolina Labor Federation Organized in Columbia
The South Carolina Federation of Labor was organized in Columbia with 29 unions. O A Cona was elected temporary president and John Lee Davis of the Columbia Typographical Union as secretary. Permanent officers will be elected at a meeting tomorrow and adjournment is set for the afternoon.
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Columbia
South Carolina Federation of Labor
John Lee Davis
Columbia Typographical Union
Revolting Conditions at Blackwell’s Island Charities
A two month grand jury probe into Blackwell’s Island charitable institutions found revolting conditions for the aged and infirm. The report urges abolition of the charity commissioner role and creation of a board of managers, noting inmates lack decent shoes food and proper care. Metropolitan Hospital morgue is condemned for lack of reverence and mishandling of bodies. Judge Nott will send the presentment to Mayor Mitchel urging legislative action. Charity Commissioner John Kingsbury has held the post since January 1.
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York
Blackwells Island
Metropolitan Hospital
Lana
Judge Nott
General Sessions Court
Mitchel
Legiglature
Com Mlasigner
John Kingsbux
New York
Aftchel
Globe Clothing Company Offers Wide Hat and Suit Selection
The Globe Clothing Company at 89 Whitehall St Atlanta advertises shirts in multiple sleeve lengths at 1.00 and 1.50, nightwear at 0.80, and new hat arrivals including the Chance Pure Pur, Sphinx, and Mallory Cravenetted hats. A $15.00 suit is pitched as the best in Georgia amid restocked inventory.
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Chance Pure
Sphinx
Mallory Cravenetted
Georgia
Globe Clothing Company
Whitehall St
Atlanta
Promoter Flower Flower Guilty Plea In Toronto Case
New York October Dr Richard C Trower promoter of marine enterprises indicted on a larceny charge evaded arrest from 2902 until captured in Toronto. He pleaded guilty in supreme court today and was remanded until October 29 for sentence. Once billed as a broken health penniless swindler, he declared indifference to fighting conviction. Justice Davis accepted the plea and advised securing counsel before sentencing.
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New York
Richard C Trower
Marine Enterprises
Bers
Toronto
Wednes Zy
Supreme Cour
Jonger Justice Davis
Tower
Terre Haute
Galveston
Philadelphia
North
South America
Wilson Fights Cannons Backed by President’s Letter
President Wilson campaigns for Frank Hair in the Illinois race and releases a letter endorsing Hair as part of a broad effort to back Democratic candidates. Cabinet members join the push as the White House aims for Democratic majorities in Congress while schedules for official meetings are adjusted. Garrison and Daniels lead campaigning trips through New Jersey Massachusetts New York Missouri Indiana and Michigan.
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Washington
Wilson
Joseph G Cannons
House of Representatives
Frank T .Hair
Iitnoets
Cannon
Senate
House
Garrison
New Jersey
Massachusetts
New York
Daniels
Missouri
Indiana
Michigan
Horse and Mule Meat on Louisville Market
Jefferson County grand jury and city board of health opened an inquiry into whether horse and mule meat has been sold as beef in Louisville. Testimony from butchers and dealers described widespread slaughter of decrepit horses and mules for sale across meat markets. affidavits before the board indicate the practice may have been common.
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Lousville
Louisville
Tefferson
Grand Jury
City Board of Health
Ted One
Board of
Heath
Wilson Extolled by Secretary Garrison at Mass Meeting
Secretary of War Garrison praised President Wilson in Trenton at a democratic mass meeting. He cited Wilsons Mexican policy and currency reform, warned that Republicans in Congress only negated reforms, and said defeating Democrats would show that honest, hard working representatives are unwanted in public office.
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Trenton
Garrison
Wilson
Congress
Pure Water Standard Proposed by U S Board
Washington October 26 121 pure water defined by a commission appointed by the secretary of the treasury Its recommendations will be handed to common carriers as the standard for drinking water supplied to the public The specific purity standard was not disclosed but will be adopted by the department for enforcing interstate quarantine regulations.
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Washington
Teasurm
Carters
Department
Deacons Shown Harshly By Dean Mathews In Atlantic City
Dean Mathews of the University of Chicago told the New Jersey Baptist convention in Atlantic City that many deacons are moral notionalists who hinder ministers. He said some deacons are merely cooks and chauffeurs, failing to support church work and preaching.
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Atlantic City
Baptist
Saaier Mathews
University of Chingo
New Jersey Baptist Convention
Union of Methodists Urged by Daniels Centennial Talk
Josephus Daniels urged a single united Methodists across northern and southern divisions and all branches at the Country Methodist Church centennial. He warned a 43 864 soul union could mobilize an army for righteousness to confront national ills. He noted separate Northern and Southern Methodist Episcopal churches exist in Seattle and Atlanta.
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Washington
Josephus Daniels
Methodist Church
McDaniels
Christendom
Northern Methodist Episcopal Church
Alinta
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church
Seattle
Re-Election of Wilbur P Thirkield President of Woman’s Home Missionary
Mrs Thirkield Chasen sues as proxy. Wilbur P Thirkield re elected president of the Woman’s Home Missionary Society at New Orleans Louisiana. Mrs May Leonard Wood of Avendale Wood was chosen as vice president.
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Miracuse
Weiner
Wilbur P Thirkield
Orleans
Womang Home Missionary
Methodist Church
May Leonard Woodeptl
Avendale Wood
No Panicky Conditions Reported in South
Memphis Tenn October 36 No panicky conditions discovered in the south according to John H Fahey of Boston president of the chamber of commerce of the United States Pahey and other members were here on the last leg of their tour through the south They plan to Birmingham tonight They observed with the greatest satisfaction the self confidence and optimism among business men in cities visited despite war related difficulties The visitors spent the day inspecting local industries and points of interest.
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Memphis
Tenn
John H Fahe
Boston
Chamber of Commeee
United States
Dur Pahey
Birmingham
Mi Taher
Yom
Not Guilty of Killing Sister in McDonell County Court
The jury found an unnamed man not guilty of killing his sister Blache Ptan Schmidt in McDonnell county circuit court. The verdict came in at 1129 MLindis today. Schmidt is still held on charges of murdering his father and Miss Imma Kaeinn. the state attorney says the defendant will be tried again.
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Seteder
Geane Schmidt
Mc Donoll County
Llindis
Ptan Shmudt
Mather
Imma Kaeinn
Agai
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Union OF Methodists
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