Georgia Manufacturers Convene in Macon Under Barrett Address
At Macon Georgia a two day convention of Georgia manufacturers began with John Barrett director general of the Pan American Union addressing the crowd at the city auditorium. Officials pledged to form a manufacturers association to expand markets at home and abroad with leaders from 38 Georgia cities and invitations from nearby states.
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Macon
City Auditorium
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Manufacturers of Georgia
J T Russ
Atlanta
Charman
Ask Free Text Books for Colored Children
F R Holmes head of the Holmes in Surule a free school for negroes appeared before the school board Thursday and appealed for aid in securing school books for negro children whose _birenta_ are unable to buy them. Holmes made a splendid appeal to the board and he impressed the members with the importance of the work he is doing among the children of his race. His talk brought up the discussion which dealt with based sessions 1st seat relating to might schools in MU. The Negro schools Commissioner Tames L hin said that the board would be doing a great work by having Maeht schools small the negro schools Commissioner Gwinn also made a strong appeal for bettering the facilities for educating the negroes to free school books, the board informed him that there was no money for that purpose and that nothing should be done at present.
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F R Holmes
Surule
Holmes
Tames L “Hin
Gwinn
Five Business Firms Fleeced By A Negro
Two negroes Jos Walton and Gwen Head were bound over in the recorders court charged with check manipulations in vet rch quid schemes. Walton given $2000 bond as a common cheat and swindler. Witnesses say Walton fleeced firms by unclear over the phone and skimming for change for a $20 bill. Owen Herd will answer to state counts on the offense.
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Owen Herd
Wants to Swap Apples For Cotton Receipts
Virginia orchardists face a surplus of apples and weak export demand while cotton farmers hold steadier markets. G C Starcher proposes a trade: Virginia apples valued at 250 to 4 dollars per barrel in exchange for cotton receipts, claiming capacity to supply up to 50 000 bushels.
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Virgyme
G C. Starcher
Virginia
Moore Plans Clearing House For Georgia Farm Products
Macon Georgia September 24 Special John T Moore former Macon mayor and leading diversified farmer outlines a plan for a central clearing house for Georgia farm products. He proposes a grain elevator flour mill potato depot hay oats meat packing and refrigeration with funding via cotton stock exchanges. Moore estimates 10 000 farmers could buy shares worth 3 half million dollars and remove 106400 bales of cotton from the market to spur diversified farming and cattle raising.
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Macon
John T Moore
Moore
Georgia
Mr Moore
Mc Moore
Focal Brick
Macon Gas Co barred from increasing capital stock
In Macon Georgia on September 24 Special Judge H A Mathews granted a permanent injunction preventing the Macon Gas Co from raising its capital stock above 500000. J Dannenberg objected as a stockholder claiming the increase would harm his interests. the court ruled a stockholder’s motive does not affect the prohibition and the case will go to the Supreme Court for review.
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Macon Ga
Sperial
H A .Mathews
Bible Superior Court
Macon Gas Company
Railroad Commission
J Dannenberg
Dannenberg
Mathews
Supreme Trust
Supreme Court
Splinter Fatally Injures Saw Mill Worker Near Waycross
Waryeress Ga September 24 Special A saw mill worker N Le Roberson, aged 22, was fatally injured when a six inch splinter from a circular saw struck him in the head through the left eye. He was wed, living in Wayne County with parents Mr and Mrs Matthew Roberson. The splinter wedged in the skull required two men to remove it and doctors gave little hope of recovery.
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Waryeress
Waycress
le Roberson
Matthew Roberson
Wayne County
Robersons
Case Against Lawyer In Berrien Postponed
Nashville Ga September 24 Judge W E Thomas convened Berrien superior court and is disposing civil business. Four murder cases are planned this session. The case to disbar Colonel Hendricks, a prominent attorney, was continued to October 25 with SF Guthrie as plaintiff and H J Quinc ey of Ocilla representing the petitioner.
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Nashville
Spenal
W E Thomas
Berrien Superior Court
South Georgia
Guthrier RA Hendricks
Hendricks
Thomas
Superior Court
SF Guthrie
Bertien County
H J Quincey
Ocilla
Youth Nears Death From Chlorform Attempt
Roy South a 15 year old Ashby Street pupil was found unconscious near 8 pm by his mother at 6 Lena Street. Police rushed him to Grady hospital where doctors hoped for recovery. Neighbors say he was in good spirits and bought chloroform with his own money, possibly for mosquitoes. His father calls it a mystery.
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Roy South
Ashby Street
W South
Lena Street
Grady Hospital
Roy
the Constitution
Roy Wil
McCarty Jr Fined for Reckless Driving in City
J D McCarty Jr of 685 Piedmont avenue was fined 25 dollars and costs at the police station on a charge of reckless driving Sunday evening August 16 injuring two occupants and wrecking the car. Witness says the McCarty auto traveled 40 mph and struck Rev L E Barton’s machine at 210 St Charles avenue. Dixon McCarty and Curry Moon, occupants, were thrown out and severely injured. McCarty says his car was only 25 mph.
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Od McCarty Jr
Piedmont Avenue
McCartys
Physicians Witness Corset Demonstration at Athens Meeting
The Brenth District Medical association held its annual meeting in Athens, Wa, drawing attendees from thirteen counties. Papers on medical, surgical, and clinical topics were presented by Dr. B. C. Thrash, Dr. Bernard Wolf of Atlanta, and W. B. Hardman of Commerce, with a notable corsetry demonstration by Miss Mabel Lott from the Medical viewpoint. Dr. Dan H. Dupree of Athens was chosen president, with Royston’s Dr. Stewart Brown Royston as vice president and HOM Coleman as secretary. a barbecue for doctors followed, and the group plans to meet in Franklin Springs.
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Athens
Spetagl
Brenth District Medical Association
BC Thrash
Bernard Wolf
Atlanta
WB Hardman
Commerce
Mabel Lott
Dan Hf Dupree
Thens
Uke Aganciation
W J Mathews Miberson
Stewart Brown Royston
JP Proctor
Hom Coleman
Franklin Springs
Problems in casting discussed by dentists
The Atlanta Society of Dental Surgeons held a dinner at the Piedmont hotel where Dr FP Hinman presented a paper on casting. About seventy five members attended including president Dr Clinde S Hughes and officers Br C Edward Buchanan vice president Dr That Morrison secretary Dr Delos Hill treasurer and Dr Samuel Silverman librarian.
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Atlanta Society of Dental Surgeons
Piedmont Hotel
FP Hinman
Teshate
Clinde S. Hughes
Edward Buchanan
That Morrison
Delos Hill
Samuel Silverman
County Schools Open Delayed Due To Funds Shortage
Tift County opens public schools October 6, seven month term, due to money stringency. Superintendent R F Kersey and Board of Education cite countywide funding problems. About thirty schools with forty teachers affected as nearby counties also delay. Farmers gain extra cotton gathering time before school starts. expected fall attendance low.
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Tift
Thief Caught Napping in Ransacked Store
In Athens on September 24 the Ring-Hongsnow company store was entered from a basement door with a skeleton key. A burglar was found asleep in the basement as drawers and shelves were rifled, with $46 in small items missing and the thief’s pillow and bedding among the scattered goods.
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Athens
Spewal
Ring-Hongsnow Company
Ingresa
Farmers near Athens hold cotton on farms in region
Athens Ga September 24 A road tour into Oglethorpe county shows cotton piled on 18 of 21 farms visited with deeds recorded. 12 bales per farm appears typical and four to five hundred bales have been bought by individuals firms and the Buy a Bale association to ease distress. Stores display cotton in show windows as well.
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Athens
Lst
Oglethorpe County
War Revenue Measure Clears House Amid Debate
Washington September 24 debate on the war revenue bill proceeded under a seven hour rule with no amendments amid GOP opposition and Democratic support. Leaders Underwood and Payne argued the measure funds wartime needs, noting past tax bases and a $75,000,000 government deposit split between prior and current administrations as reasons for urgency and potential global economic impact.
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Washington
House
Underwood
Payne
New York
Ways and Me
Stock Exchange
Reseus
Representative Payne
United States
Hobson
Alabama
Josiah Carter to be buried at Powder Springs today
Washington September 24 The funeral of Josiah Carter secretary to Senator Hokesmith who died in Washington Wednesday will be held at Powder Springs this morning. The body accompanied by A H Ulm left Washington at 1040 o clock. Carter was fifty six, born in Green county Georgia. He is survived by his widow and four children Mrs A Hardy Ulm Josiah Carter Jr of Marietta Robert Carter of Washington and Richard Carter of Marietta.
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Washington
Josiah Carter
Hokesmith
Powder Springs
H Ulm
Carter
Mr Carter
Green County
J A Carter
A Hardy Ulm
Josiah Carter Jr
Marietta
Robert Carter
Richard Carter
Naval Stores Captured In German Merchantmen Held for Their Owners
Naval stores seized in German bottoms were saved for their owners after a Columbia Naval Stores Co representative in London established consignors’ rights to the cargoes. The British court of claims approved the owners’ claims and returned the large value to them. The announcement came from Savannah, outlining the British government holding as war contraband and the restitution process.
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Savannah
Columbia Naval Stores Company
London
British Court of Claims
Lovers found dead locked in embrace in Chicago
September 24 report says Arthur Roch, a music teacher, and his fiancée Miss Katherine Seymour were found in Rochs room closet, clasped in each other’s arms with bridal roses at their chests. They left letters asking to be buried together, noting Seymour’s poor health. Roch was healthy. friends say Seymour’s illness seemed chronic and pushed them toward marriage despite despair.
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Chicago
Arthur Roch
Katherine Seymour
Rochs
Roch
Mies Seyrours
Sung
Safety Appliances and Transfer Trains Contested
The Justice Department and the Supreme Court seek review of a St Louis ruling that safety appliance laws do not apply to transfer trains. Government argues trains moving freight between yards on main tracks pose public risk if appliances are missing. Courts in Chicago support applicability, New York and St Louis had differed. A ruling would set a nationwide rule for such traffic.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
St Louis
Chicago
New York
St Louia
Odd Fellows refuse to declare for peace in Europe
Atlantic City and the sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows meet in session as officials declined to adopt a resolution calling for restoration of peace in Europe. Opponents warned that foreign members might misunderstand the proposed action.
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Atlantic City
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Europe
Fire devastates Grocers' Biscuit plant in Lowsville
A blaze starting in the basement, of unknown origin, tonight nearly destroyed the Grocers' Biscuit company's new manufacturing plant in Lowsville, causing estimated losses of 150000 dollars.
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Lowsville
Grocers’ Biscuit Company
Griffith Masterpiece at the Grand Theaters
Atlanta audiences saw David W Griffiths The Avenging Conscience at the Grand, a Poe inspired drama starring Henry Walthall Blanche Sweet and Spottiswood Aitken. The feature runs the rest of the week. Hanky Panky opens at the Atlanta tonight, a light musical comedy with a big chorus and notable principals, matinee and night shows through Saturday.
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Henry Walthall
Spottiswood Aitken
Blanche Sweet
Walthall
Miss Sweet
Atlanta
South Ulneo
Cede Ar
Oh Oh Delphine to Open at Local Theaters
The Atlanta engagement of Oh Oh Delphine by Klaw and Erlanger features a five act musical comedy once a New Amsterdam hit. Star Bryand Cheerberg leads a strong cast with Five Solon Singers and Smita Cook and Marie Brandon in supporting acts. Extravaganza numbers, Chinese gymnasts, and a Sydney Lyric revival program headline a busy week with brisk advance sales noted despite poor weather.
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Masc
Klan & Erlanger
New Amsterdam
Klaw É& Eriangee Ia
Pralaca
Nee
Bryand Cheerberg
Solon
Smita Cook
Marie Brandon
Lyric
Birmingham
the Lytle
Nashville
Ben Welch
Theatergn
Gore Proposes Probe of Standard Oil Trust
Senator Gore of Oklahoma introduced a resolution calling for a federal trade commission inquiry into the Standard Oil Trust. The probe would examine relations among the dissolved company branches and their refining and transportation arms, efforts to control crude prices, and a three year financial comparison with independent producers.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Federal Trade Commission
Gore
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
New Express Rates To Aid Truck Raisers
Tifton Georgia September 24 Special The Southern Express company proposes new rates to northern and eastern points to boost the truck industry and save growers money. Rates submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission could take effect in November, covering basing points across the east and middle west with five reductions to and from South Georgia points.
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Tifton Ga
Southern Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
East
Middle West
Georgina
Panama-Pacific Exposition Won’t Be Postponed
Secretary Bryan announced the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco will open as planned on February 30, 1915, with 37 foreign governments set to participate and no withdrawals due to the European war. France Italy and other nations reaffirm participation while more than forty six states plan to join. Spain also intends to participate.
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Washington
Bryan
San Francisco
Great Britain
Germany
France
Italy
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Portugal
Sweden
Netherlands
Denmark
Greece
Norway
Turkey
Spain
Latin America
Orient
Australasia
Pigaré
United States
Clarke County Rifles to Be Reorganized in Athens
Athens Ga September 21 special with W F Dobbs and C Martin leading the movement the Clarke County Rifles will be reorganized Athens without a national guard company for two years or more hopes to rebuild a bigger and better unit than before
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Athens
W. F Dobbs
C. Martin
Clarke County Rifles
National Guard
Rest and Tona Vita touted as age extending remedy
Modern scientists claim rest and exercise extend life with sunlit vitality from Tona Vita. An Atlanta ad asserts the product renews energy, appetite, and sleep, claiming thousands feel younger after use and urging readers to buy at local drug stores. Dayton, Ohio ad note included.
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Atlanta
Dayton
Ohio
Ady
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Southern Railway
Claton
Jo Culpepper
Henson Clothing Company
Hosa
el Hyman
Nineon Chamber of Commerce
Ronyenhan Manufacturers
Hyman
Provident Chase
Monterey
Mex
Mexico
Graham Clark
United States Bureau of Commerce
Othe States
Jacksonville Pla
South America
Wo N Conder
Jacksonville Board of Trade
Telfair Stockton
Real Estate Exchange
W B Denham
Port Commissioners of
Jacksonville
Miledge
Maier & Serkele,Inc
Cramond Merchants
Whitehall Street
Georgia Farm Products
Macon Gas CO
S. J. Dannenberg
Superior
Berrien
J.D. M’carty, JR
ODD Fellows
Delphine
Keith
Jewell Kelley Co
He Tee
Jewell Kelley Company
Bijou
Sous Harbor
Stack Company
Bart Lynne
Kit Carson
Standard Oil Trust
NEW Express
Panama Canal
Thames
Baniste
Jambers-Hardwick Company
Atlanta, Ga
Eiseman
Dren
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall
Edison
Ape Wi
W.R. Callaway
Mgr
4Th National Bank
Dt Warr
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