Thousands See Big Labor Parade Amid Festive Labor Day
Thousands are expected to witness a two mile parade through downtown as Labor Day activities kick off at 10 am. The event features a grand laborist pageant, out-of-town visitors, rail excursions, a mid day program at Grant park with speeches, and field events like dashes, races and a half mile relay.
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Schéres
Georgia
Moblie
Ponce de Leon Park
Charles Hirach
D. N
Geedin
Burton Smith
J.B. Jackson
J. P. Stephens
J. F. Mageley
HN. Mulinax
A. McClain
Grant’ Park
Robert R. Broyles
Walter P. Andrews
James L. Mayson
Grant Park
Mitchell
Washington Streets
Washington
Capitol Square
Hunter
Central Avenue
Fifth Regiment Bend
Federation
Free Prescription Promises Eye Relief With Optosa
A vintage advertisement touts a free prescription for eye relief using Optosa tablets and a three to four times daily eye bath. It claims sharpened vision, reduced inflammation, and potential discard of glasses for wearers, urging readers to consult Jacobs Pharmacy or any druggist for prompt supplies.
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Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Labor divisions listed for parade float order and workers
The document outlines union and worker divisions for a parade float lineup. The third and fourth divisions include plumbers, granite cutters, painters, carpenters, elevator constructors, paperhangers, electric welders, bricklayers, marble workers, stone cutters, structural iron workers, operative plasterers, printing pressmen, web pressmen, photo engravers, mailers, bookbinders, printers and stereotypers. The right division precedes the float division and includes brewers, stage employees, musicians, track men, bartenders, barbers, locomotive firemen, enginemen, garment workers, moving picture operators, tailors, railway clerks, railroad trainmen, textile workers, horseshoers, leather workers, teamsters and commercial telegraphers. The float division is headed by the Bagies drum corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen
Bagies
Sci
Released From Jail He Raps Judge Again
Chicago September b State's Attorney Maclay Hoyne spent three hours in custody after Judge William Fennimore Cooper fined him 500 dollars and sentenced him to ten days for contempt of court. An appellate writ allowed bail set at 1000 dollars as Hoyne defended his criticism of court acts and vowed to keep speaking freely.
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Chicago
MacLay Hoyne
Zimmer
William Fennimore Cooper
McLurely
Cooper
Hoyne
Flags to be saluted to honor Key at memorial
Washington September 5 American flags on government property will be saluted at noon September 12 in memory of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key. President Wilson sent the request to heads of departments after a request from the Star Spangled celebration organizers in Baltimore.
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Washington
Francis Scott Key
Wilson
Baltimore
Butte Quiet Day Under Martial Law Reported
Butte Mont September 6 Fourth day under martial law was quiet. No arrests were made and William Budsler previously arrested for aiding in deporting men who refused to join the Butte Mine Workers Union was released. The mines will be closed tomorrow and Monday due to Labor Day celebrations. no parade by unions.
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Butte
Mont
William Budsler
Butte Mine Workers’ Union
Unconscious Negro Braced On Hang Scaffold
In Aberdeen Mississippi on September B, workers erected braces around the scaffold trap to support Ezelle Heard, a Black man sentenced to hang for killing farmer W. O. Cox. He fainted on learning there was no reprieve and remained unconscious as bridges supported him before the trap was sprung.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Ezelle Heard
W. O. Cox
Seaffield
Prince William of Wied Explains Albanian Departure
Paris dispatch from Rome quotes Prince William of Wied explaining his decision to leave Albania. He cites opposition to reforms, wartime complications, and a commitment to Albanian prosperity while an international commission handles government duties in his absence.
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Paris
William of Wied
Albania
Rome
Havas
Protestant Ministers Fighting for France
More than 250 Protestant clergymen are bearing arms in the French army, a statement by S Karl Taylor secretary of the Methodist Episcopal board of foreign missions says. Nearly all German Methodist ministers in south Germany have been called to the colors.
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New York
S. Karl Taylor
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Germany
Atlanta Chamber Eyes South American Trade Conference
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce committee on foreign trade proposes a October 6 conference of southeastern manufacturers to expand trade with South and Central America. Plans include sending a ship loaded with regional product samples to South America, with manufacturers aboard, and coordinating with railroads and bank leaders to support the venture.
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Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Committee On
Lee Agbcraftia
Southeastern States
South
Central America
Atlanta
Azheratt
South America
Ashcraft
D. B. Carson
Chamber of Commerce
Cooper
Feyton
C & St L. Ry
Atlanta’ Chamber of Commerce Committee
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Southern Railroads
Vanderlip
National City Bank
Atlanta Normal School seeks $600 to pay debts
Prominent white Atlantans plan to raise 600 dollars to place the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute in debt and reopen on a Wednesday in September. Principal Richard D. Stinson seeks funds to cover building and operating costs as enrollment rose to 187 last term. A charter member, W. C. Foote, writes in support and Edward H Inman signs the appeal.
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Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute
Richard D. Stinson
W. C. Foote
Foote & Davies
Edward Hinman
D. Stinson
Chauffeur Bound Over On Charge Of Bigamy
J C Veal a chauffeur of 374 Glenn street was bound over for bigamy when arraigned in the recorder s court yesterday. His bond was fixed. His first wife Florence Pruett testified that she married Veal in early 1911 and that he later left her. She now lives with her brother W T Pruett of 149 Moreland. Veal admitted the first marriage but did not recall a second marriage in April this year. Roxie Chastain who lives at the Empire Hotel testified she was a bride s maid at his April nuptials and he then married her friend Jos Pine Hardin of 125 Spring street. Mrs Veal was not in court.
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J. C. Veal
Glenn Street
Recorder’s Court
Florence Pruett
Veal
W. T. Pruett
Moreland
Roxie Chastain
Empire Hotel
Jos
Pine Hardin
Spring Street
Veal ii
Young Athens Man Takes His Own Life
Athens Ga September 5 Special Joseph Burch aged 25 member of a well known family here suicided by swallowing carbolic acid late today. He had not been normal for several days. At the home where he boarded inmates thought he had drunk buttermilk from the evidences of acid about his mouth till he fell in convulsions and died. He was a first cousin of John Burch who was shot and killed by his own brother Wil Burch on a Saturday evening in July.
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Athens
Joseph Burch
John Burch
Wil Burch
Bad Negro Captured After Exciting Chase
A 170 pound 30 year old African American man fled through Quitman area stores and farms wielding a knife and turpentine axe. Sheriff Wade and deputies chased him near Blue Springs. He was shot by D B H Calemans and jailed after naming Oliver Boykin and claiming he hailed from Samgon Alabama.
Merchant Marine Bill Reported to House
The administration measure to form a $10,000,000 government controlled company to buy merchant steamers for American commerce relief, paused by the war, was reported to the House with naval committee amendments and presidential approval. The plan would allow naval use and employ current naval auxiliaries if needed. Chairman Alexander said timing for floor action was unknown.
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Washington
House
Naval Committee
Alexander
Merchant Marine Committee
Mrs Gordon Gibson Safe Report Reaches State Dept
Dispatches indicate Mrs Gordon Gibson of Rockport Texas is safe in Dresden and among Americans in Europe being monitored as inquiries are made by the state department.
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Washington
State Department
Dresden
Gordon Gibson
Rockport
Texas
Europe
Austin L. Dick Joins Rhodes Wood Furniture Co
After seven years as a salesman for a major city furniture house, Austin L. Dick becomes part of Rhodes Wood Furniture Co. His career includes leading sales in the South and a two year stint with a top Memphis cash furniture house. Friends note the advantageous match of Dick and Rhodes Wood and congratulate both on the union.
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Austin L. Dick
Rhodes-Wood Furniture Co
Middle West
Cash Furniture House
Memphis
Tenn
South
Union Chorus to Aid Kraft at Free Concert
The Independent Union Chorus of 200 voices directed by A. R. Walton will assist Dr. H r Kraft at a free recital this afternoon at 4 o clock as part of the Atlanta Music Festival. The program includes works by DuBose Marche, Mozart, Grieg, and others.
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Atlanta Music Festival Association
Independent Union Chorus
A. R. Walton
H4win Arthur Kraft
Theodore DuBose
Ralph Kinder
J. Stuart
Archer
H.R. Pallmer
Zion
L. M. Gottechalk
Edward Grieg
Rae
Péer Gynt Sulte
Kraft
Judge Fennimore Cooper Fines State's Attorney Hoyne
Maclay Hoyne Chicago states attorney who denounced Judge William Fennimore Cooper in a speech was fined 500 dollars and given ten days in jail for contempt of court by Judge Cooper today.
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Chicago
Maclay Hoyne
William Fennimore Cooper
Cooper
Negroes Celebrate Labor Day in Atlanta Parade and Events
The colored community will celebrate Labor Day Monday in Atlanta with a parade from Bethel church at noon, then gatherings at the old show grounds for amusements, a double header game between the Atlanta Deponents and Congeta, a prize drill, motorcycle races led by Bill Jones, foot and sack races, and ample refreshments. Bishop Turner and other leaders invited to speak. Bethel church oversees the event with police protection and support from white residents. Proceeds aid Bethel church.
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Atlanta
Show Grounds
Jackson
Boulevare
K. of P
Bethel Church
Atlanta Deppins
Dram Corps
Bill Jones
Ely
Hapeville Speedway
Jackson McHenry
J._S. Spratling
C.f King
J. K. Darden
T. Coleman
Mr Tanner
Asalat Bathel Church
Peace Congress Postponed by War
The world peace congress scheduled in Vienna for September 6 to 8 has been postponed indefinitely. The delay is announced in a letter to Dr. George Brown of Atlanta secretary of the International Association for the Prevention of War from Dr. J A Riviere of Paris president of the reso station.
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Vienna
George Brown
Atlanta
International Association For the Prevention of War
J. A. Riviere
Paris
Delta Tau Delta Atlanta Alumni Meet Wednesday
The September Atlanta Delta Tau Delta alumni meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7 20 at the Hotel Antley. Deltas are invited to attend with the regular monthly dinner following the meeting. Sir Lionel and Lady Carden sailed aboard the Camel Morro Castle from Havana.
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Atlanta
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Ant~ley
New York
May Help if You Have Tuberculosis
A patient reports recovery from hemorrhages and lung illness after using Eckman’s Alterative. He describes improved appetite and sleep and weight gain after departing to Denver and starting the remedy. The ad promotes Eckman Laboratory products and urges readers to seek the booklet from Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Madison Lake
Minn
Denver
Galo
Michani Brody
Hickman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Solid business men endorse Edgar Dunlap
A long list of local businessmen names endorse Edgar Dunlap including L. W. Hudson A. L. Suttlen J.B. Alexander J. H. Cawley J. F. Cawley P. W. Echols E. J. Tatum R. P. Evans I. N. Ragsdale Ed Newlin L. P. Jernigan R. I. Hilley J. W. Johnson T. L. Smith W. H. Duke J. M. Billington 8. Weil J. F. Saunders Vv. A. 3S. Moore W. G. Johnson G. Weil a. A. Carlisle I. R. Sullivan R. F. Wiliams Co. N. Ragsdale J.B. Echols W. C. Harper Z. O. Hargis.
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L. W. Hudson
A. L. Suttlen
J.B. Alexander
J. H. Cawley
J. F. Cawley
P. W. Echols
E. J. Tatum
R. P. Evans
I. N. Ragsdale
Ed Newlin
L. P. Jernigan
R. I. Hilley
J. W. Johnson
T. L. Smith
W. H. Duke
J. M. Billington
Weil
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Samgon
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Mrs. Gordon Gibson
Rhodes-Wood CO
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BIG Union Chorus
Delta Tau Delta Frat
Sir Lionel Carden
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Gate City
Brown & Ailen’s
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J. P. Hayden
Ben T. Stedman
F. B. Hightower
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T. C. Crawford
J.B. Meeks
H. J. Mayes
D. L. Jaillette
J. H. Jones
G. Clark
J. H. Edmiston
A. E. Pierce
J.C. Clark
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A. J. Wilson
Harry Russell
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Hudson Mule Co
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