Dr Cook Reaches Pole Claim Report Sends Word to Wife
New York reports Dr Frederick A Cook has cabled home saying he may have reached the North Pole. The brief message to his wife from Lerwick, Shetland, dated en route from Greenland to Copenhagen, aims to reassure her of his safety rather than announce discovery. The Arctic Club and other societies awaited formal confirmation.
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New Columbus Finds the Pole Amid Automobil e Week Plans
A long Atlanta meeting endorses a broad mobilization for Automobil e Week with a general committee of fifty and an executive panel to coordinate city and regional support. Leaders urge railways to provide ample, safe transit and hotel districts to accommodate visitors, with citizens urged to host and fund efforts as the drive aims to attract tens of thousands.
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William Hill Dies in Washington Ga After Long Illness
Pioneer citizen William W Hill aged 84 dies after several months of illness at his Washington home. Survived by children OW Hill Dr W W Hill Boyce Fickien Mrs Barnett and Mrs Bell King and Mrs H G Lawlis of Siloam. Thirteen siblings once, with Lad Hill, E Y Hill and Mrs Ida Hill Casey among the few remaining. Funeral will be Thursday at 11 from Mrs Sophie L Hill's residence, interment in city cemetery.
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Siloam
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Dramatic Family Tragedy in Stonewall Near Shreveport
In September a man named Marshall Nelson drank carbolic acid and died by his own action. His father J M Nelson then attempted suicide, cutting his throat with a razor at Stonewall, a small town near Shreveport. The incident occurred yesterday and authorities report the events as described.
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Nure
Rome Auto Meet Set for Labor Day at Desoto Park
Rome Ga hosts an automobile meet on September 6 at Desoto Park under the Rome Auto Club. Three events include a Buick vs fan car race, a $1500-plus car race with a free entry for all, and a 5 mile contest featuring notable drivers Kid Wonderful of Atlanta, L E Fain, and Dare Devil Jones.
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Fan & M
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Kid Wonder
Atlanta
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Savannah
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Dare Devil Jones
Rome
West Point Pallagra Claims Local Woman
West Point Ga September 1 5 Special Mrs Jas L Jarrett died this morning at her home here from a peculiar malady The physicians did not at first agree but after pronounced it pallagra and bad form At times her face was covered with something like a severe case of smallpox In a day or two this sign would disappear Kilgore Funeral Today Special West Point Ga September 1 The remains of Rufus Kilgore arrived this morning from Atlanta and were taken to the home of his father at River View Ala for interment in Bethlehem church family burial ground this afternoon Funeral of W C Kiser September 1 Special Funeral services of Hon W C Kiser who died Tuesday morning were conducted at the residence by Rev Dr Wana of the Methodist church and interment in the family burial ground in the local cemetery.
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Atlanta
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New York
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Sam C Jones
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Journal
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Ot Gentry
Muse Clothing Company
Daniel Brothers
Harold Hirsch
J K Orr
Ann G Candler Jr
Maier & Herkele
Arthur Montgomery
Phillips & Crew Lo
Solonal Wol Peel
Oh Riser
St Kilma Massengale
West Pont
Jas L Jarrett
Ater
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W C .Kiser
Dr Wana
Methodiat Church
Fairburn
Moody Justice Mood Sickness Reported By Secretary
Associate Justice William H Mood of the United States Supreme Court is reported by his secretary John A Kratz Jr to be afflicted with rheumatism. The statement was given to the Associated Press today.
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Exhibition of Airships Planned for Atlanta
The Atlanta Aero club with about 199 members met at Gear Last night to discuss aerial flight and recent advances in navigation. A committee was formed to plan an exhibition of airships and take full charge of organization, with president H J Hinchey absent and Mr Lane presiding.
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Hatless club of bald headed men grows national in scope
In Omaha on September 1 the hatless club of bald headed men reports rapid growth from its Omaha origin. National president Dr Clark says delegates from across the country attended a Milwaukee convention. The group adopts a rule requiring all members to go hatless from April 1 to October 1 each year to promote hair growth.
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Milwaue
Alice Webb Duke Sings In Court In Chicago
Alice Webb Duke, once Mrs Brdley Duke a multimillionaire tobacco man, appeared in Judge Grimmel court charged with an unpaid $240 car bill. The insane defendant sang a hymn in court and said she had regained her voice after arrest. Nearby, Charles Appleby of Kentucky Coal and Timber Co. was missing. reports say he lost $7,600 through ventures with Mrs Duke and Appleby may have poisoned her.
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Real estate notes show Glenn Faver sales progress
The Glenn Faver real estate firm reports recent sales by agent Glenn Faver including JT Mangham and J J Whitten selling property at the north street corner to Mrs P Smith for 82000, Tom Pitt selling 140 Edgewood Avenue for 12760, and J B Legg selling Peters and Jennette corner property to Mrs Rosa Soloman for 5940. The firm notes brisk fall trade beginning to open up.
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Edward McCandless Stricken By Paralysis In Atlanta
Edward McCandless a prominent Atlanta citizen lies at 505 Peachtree Street in critical condition after a paralytic stroke received yesterday afternoon About 3 o clock his condition was dangerous but late at night reports said it had improved considerably He is widely known for his public service and influence in the city
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Peachtree Street
Eclipse of planet Mara fails to be seen in Atlanta
Cloudy weather prevented observers in Atlanta from seeing the planned eclipse of the planet Mara by the moon last night. The event was scheduled for 8:08 p.m. and would not reappear until 9:08 p.m. Citizens regretted the unfavorable skies.
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Professor Hubner to lecture at Atlanta Conservatory
Professor W W Hubner, former city resident and Marietta instructor, resigns his Watery post to join the Atlanta Conservatory of Music as violin instructor. Citizens of the city will welcome his return and expect multiple performances this winter. He is the son of Major Charles W Hubner of this city.
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Robert F Travis Hurt by Team of Mules in Covington
Trevis son of Mr and Mrs Travis of Covington was run over by a team of mules yesterday afternoon. He was brought to Atlanta and admitted to St Josephs Hospital last night. He is resting easily and expected to recover shortly.
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Coxington
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