Plan royal welcome for Oxie tourists in Atlanta
The Atlanta Automobile and Accessories Association will hold a meeting this afternoon to plan a royal welcome for the Dixie Highway commissioners and other tourists arriving October 16 in Atlanta. The group will accompany them from Chattanooga through Atlanta, with an elaborate entertainment program planned for their one night in the city.
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Atlanta Automobile and Accessories Association
R. N. Reed
Dixie Highway
Atlanta
Chicago
Miami
Dunn
Ilinois
Chattanooga
Phou
Macon
Atlanta Motorista
Arms for Carranza Seized at the Border
United States customs officials at Laredo Texas seized half a million rounds of cartridges and many army rifles bound for Carranza agents. Washington officials said the shipments were detained for investigation to ensure they were intended for Villa or Carranza rather than independent raiders. If proven clearly for the Mexican authorities they will be released.
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United States
Laredo
Texas
United States Customs
Carranza
Otders
Washington
Treasury Department
Mexico
Villa
Theatlanza
Bruffeys Unique Cane Collection Welcomes Gift
Ea Bruffey, longtime Constitution reporter and noted Georgia newspaper man, appeared on the street with a new bamboo walking cane. The gift comes from Sam Freeman of Alabama, a printer and lawyer, enriching Bruffey’s extensive cane collection featuring pieces from Constitution staff, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and Bob Fitzsimmons from Carson City years ago.
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Ea Bruffey
The
Constitution
Mien
Georgia
Bruffey
Sam Freeman
Alabama
Constitution News Stats
Brotherhood “of Locomotive Engineers
Bob Fitzsimmons
Carson Uy
Five Murders Charged to Edward Williams
Asheville North Carolina dispatch reports Edward Williams, sought in five murders in Graham County, arrested near Robbingville. Williams faces charges for the killings of his wife, brother-in-law and mother-in-law, and suspected complicity in the murder of his father-in-law Philip Phillips at Robbingville. He allegedly confessed to Phillips murder, exonerating Merritt Miller and Hardy Wiggins, who have been sentenced to death.
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Asheville
N. C
Edward Williams
Grahams County
Robbinaville
Williams
Fas
Philip Phillips
Robbingville
Hardy Wiggins
Merritt Miller
New Cola Drink Placed on Market in Columbus
In Columbus Georgia on September 26 the Copa Cola company received its charter from Judge Price Gilbert of the Muscogee County Superior Court. The new cola beverage is set to enter the market following the approval.
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Columbus
Copa Cola Company
Chambers
Price Gilbert
Superior Court
Muscogee County
Citizens Urged Not to Be Shoe String Men
Dr Dunbar H Ogden praised Sunday afternoon street talks in Five Points with Salvation Army volunteers. He plans ongoing weekly addresses by city speakers on the duty of a man urging residents to resist pauperism of character and share daily civic responsibility.
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Dunbar H. Ogden
Salvation Army Corps
Ogden
Folsom
Reed
Public Dance Halls for Negroes Opposed by Dr Proctor
Rev H H Proctor warned that reopening public dance halls would threaten nine years of peace since the Atlanta riot and urged citizens to back Edwin F Johnson in blocking such venues. Dr A C Garner, touring minister of the National Council of Congregational Churches, lauded black progress and the Congregational spirit aiding future growth.
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H. H. Proctor
Atlanta
First Congregational Church
Colored
Edwin F. Johnson
A. C. Garner
Washington, D. C
National ““Council of Congregational Churches
United States
1St Congregational Church
Garner
South
Colored Ministers Aid School Movement Says B R Holmes
Professor B R Holmes president of Holmes institute told a large St Pauls African Methodist audience that Atlanta colored ministers cooperate with good movements for the city. He praised a consecrated minister class and urged sending children to public schools and supporting charitable institutions.
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Atlanta
B. R. Holmes
Holmes Institute
St. Paul's
Episcopal Church
Holmes
Columbians to Motor to Macon Convention
Columbus Georgia will send about twenty five automobiles to Macon for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce convention. Mayor John Cook will join the party with Julian Lane, President John T. Davis, Leland Henderson and other business leaders. Each car carries four to seven occupants. Some cars may join the Seeing Georgia tour departing Macon at the convention’s end.
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Columbus
Macon
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
John €. Cook
Georgia
Julian Lane
Mustogee
Jonn T. Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Leland J. Henderson
Chamber
Quillian Guests In Atlanta En Route To Harvard Law
C Fletcher Quillian, Atlanta native and Emory graduate, visits College Park with parents Rev and Mrs H M Quillian on a cross country trip from Los Angeles to Harvard Law School. He earned a Princeton MA and a Harvard debate medal presented by President Wilson's home during college days. Mrs Singletary of Blakely, Ga, visits Quillians in College Park with her two children.
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Fletcher Quillian
H. M. Quillian
College Park
Los Angeles
Cal
Harvard Law School
Cambridge
Mass
Quillian
Atlanta
Emory College
Avanta Youngs Men's Christian Association
Princeton University
Wilson
Harvard
Los Anglelos
Mra
R. C
Singletary
Blakely
H. Or. Quillan
Murderer of Marshal eludes pursuers in Port Tampa
Charles Haines, the Negro who killed Marshal Joseph Walker and wounded three others at Port Tampa, remains at large after a night on the run. Citizens and bloodhounds searched the area as Sheriff Spencer offered a reward. Officers found the suspected sleep site, with bloodstains linked to a yesterday duel with officers. Marshal Walker’s funeral was held in Port Tampa this afternoon.
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Walker
Marshal Walker
Port Tampa
Decatur County Cars to Enter Auto Tour
Bainbridge and Donalsonville mobilize for the Seeing Georgia auto tour with multiple Decatur County entries. Boosters from across the county prepare literature and solicit support to showcase the section to northern Georgia visitors.
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Decatur County
Eye protection glasses advertised by Jno L. Moore & Sons
A life guard Our Kryptok Glasses guard your eyes and prevent strain and nervous breakdown. They are made to the oculist's prescription with high quality finish and superior frame adjustment by Jno L Moore & Sons Opticians at 423 North Broad Street.
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Jno, L. Moore & Sons
The
Opticians
North Broad
Two Nabbeds for Murder of More Than a Year Ago
Felham Georgia September 2 Special Sheriff Crow arrested Joe Hill Miller and Roscoe Jones on murder charges for the death of R L Smith dated June 28 1914. Smith beaten to death the night before. Weaver Cameron released. his father jailed and later acquitted. Eyewitness claims Miller and Jones threatened him to keep silent. Trial expected at Mitchell County October term starting the second Monday.
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Felham
C. D. Crow
Joe Hill Miller
Roscoe Jones
R. L. Smith
Smith
Weaver Cameron
Oktober
Mitchell
Crow
Miller
Jones
Tones
London Rejoices Over Allied Gains In Offensive Hopes
Reports from London describe massive Allied supply convoys and wounded arriving by train as British and French forces in France prepare for a possible big offensive. Observers caution that rumors of a major drive remain unconfirmed while praises for recent operations circulate amid public optimism.
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Varis
France
Champagne
Anybod
Southern Efficiency Congress Opens In Hot Springs
Delegates from eleven southern states will attend the Presbyterian church efficiency congress in Hot Springs Arkansas. The four day session opens Tuesday with William Jennings Bryan slated as principal speaker at the final session Friday and to lead a world peace prayer meeting after adjournment atop Hot Springs summit.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Southern Efficiency Congress
The
Presbyterian Church
Iiam Jennings Bryan
Congress
Mountain
Great Storm Rages Through Italy Flooding Towns
Rome September 26 a great storm sweeps Italy causing floods and inland damage. Trees uprooted rivers overflow and cattle drowned though no human loss yet reported. Telegraph and telephone services are disrupted heavily with Vatican flooded but relief crews prevent serious damage.
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Rome
Paris
Italy
Vatican
Tigers and Cardinals See Strong Hitting Across Leagues
Detroit and St Louis lead their leagues in team batting as the season nears balance. The Tigers have 1270 hits and 730 runs, while the Cardinals total 1240 hits and 545 runs. An artificial hoof is planned for a prize pony from Green Village noted for its historic injury and rehabilitation.
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Detroit
St. Louie
Teers
Governor Harris to issue call for special session
Governor Harris will issue a call today to convene the general assembly in an extraordinary session starting November 1. The call will cover only appropriations, general and deficiency, prohibition, the Western and Atlantic releasing commission, the state cotton warehouse bill, and revisions of state game and automobile license tax laws. He omits most other proposed items and notes juvenile court matters already in motion will wait for the next regular session.
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Harris
General Assembly
Western and Atliantic Releasing Commission
Fulton
Chatham
Richmond
Floyd
Gna
Blue Veterans Gather for 4th Encampment
Washington hosts the forty-ninth Grand Army of the Republic reunion with about 20,000 veterans expected. Navy ships directed by Secretary Daniels will arrive, and President Wilson will review the parade on Wednesday in front of the White House. The piece notes tariffs as a campaign issue and party finance concerns shaping 1916 politics.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Army
Capitol
White House
United States Navy
Daniels
Potomac River
Georgetown Heights
Wilson
Johnson
Army of the North
Horse Laugh on Them Trenton Men Hire Horse for Outing
Two Trenton men hired a horse and trap for a short outing. The horse was allowed to graze while they fished. When ready to return they could not reharness the horse nor fit the bit. The animal seemed to resist. In desperation, one man sat in the road and proposed waiting for the beast to yawn.
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Pittsburg Chronicle
Trenton
Trentonians
Good Color Good Health Cardus Advertisement Narrative
Mrs A L Shell of Alabama recalls falling ill after rain exposure at age 15 with abdominal and back pain and weight loss. She credits Cardus tonic with restoring health after initial illness and a relapse from wet exposure, recommending Cardus as a reliable remedy and stating it is sold at all druggists.
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Clin
Ala
A. L. Shell
Dr. Cardus
Cardus
Mrs Mary Winship laid to rest in Oakland today
Mrs Mary Frances Winship died at 72 after a long life as a pioneer Atlanta woman. Widow of Robert Winship and mother of several, she leaves seven grandchildren. Funeral was held at 610 Edgewood Avenue with interment in Oakland cemetery. Rev W Hit La Prade and Dr W F Glenn officiated.
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Mary Frances Winship
Edgewood Avenue
Robert Winship
Charles R. Winship
Ernest Woodruff
Elizabeth Winship’ Batea
George C. Walters
Winship
Mary Frances Overby
B. H. Overby
Hagewood Avenue
Oakland Cemetery
W. F. Glenn
W. Hit la Prade
Poison in Whisky Leaves McGinnis Ill at Grady Hospital
James McGinnis eighty two thirty two, of 1083 Marietta street, was rushed to Grady hospital Sunday night after drinking whisky he believed was poisoned. The Exposition cotton mills foreman is married and in serious condition. source notes unclear how poison entered the drink.
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James McGinnis
Marietta Street
Grady Hospital
McGinnis
Exposition Cotton Mills
Squar
Stinson Addresses Providence Church Audience
Rev. Richard D. Stinson of the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute spoke to the Providence Baptist church's Baptist Young People's Union on Sunday at 3 o'clock. He urged that church school and home use, plus honest work, build true citizenship, and warned against shallow displays and materialism, calling for lasting, substantial values in leadership and teaching.
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Richard D. Stinson
Atlanta, Normal and Industrial Institute
Baptist Young People's Union
Providence Baptist Church
O'Cloek
Schwab Takes Control of Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia reports indicate Charles M. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel and DuPont Powder interests has gained control of the Baldwin Locomotive Works. The plant, it is said, will be reincorporated and converted to manufacture war munitions railroad equipment and general steel products in association with Bethlehem Steel.
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New Xarsport
Wall Street
Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
DuPont Powder Company
Bath- Tehem Steel Company
Black man seeks by fleeing after fatal harm in Georgia chase
Mount Vernon Georgia September 26 farmers chase William Evans a young Black man said to have fatally harmed his wife and seriously injured W D McNeeley a convict guard and Julian McCoy. Evans fired at the two men as they pursued him after a home incident. McNeeley was struck in the head losing sight in one eye and McCoy was wounded in the shoulder. Both expected to recover. A posse searched all day with no trace. Authorities believe he fled toward his father’s home near Adrian Georgia.
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Mount Vernon
Montgomery County
William Evans
W. D. McNeelery
Julian Meco
Evans
McNeeley
McCoy
NcCoy
Nome
Adrian
Columbus Iron Works to Get War Orders
In Columbus Georgia on September 21 special reports say inquiries have reached Columbus Ironworks and Golden Foundry about war munitions capacity. The Morgan Company of New York has dispatched representatives east to assess production prospects and fill large orders. Both firms cite historical role as Confederate ammunition makers and claim current capability to meet heavy demand.
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Columbus
Columbus Ironworks
Golden Foundry
Morgan Company
New York
John S Jenkins May Run For Clerk In Muscogee
Columbus Ga September 26 Special The name of John S Jenkins county treasurer has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the office of clerk to run against H E Johnson who has already announced Edgar Mayo a member of the county democratic executive committee is expected to run for county treasurer if Jenkins enters the race
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Columbus
John S. Jenkins
EH. Johnson
Mr. Jenkins
Edgar Mayo
Forty three vessels tied up at Panama canal
Panama, September 26. Forty three vessels are tied up in the canal due to last week's earth slide. It will likely be several days more before ships of any size can pass.
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Panama
Woman Endures Pain and Recommends Pinkham's Compound
Letters from Philadelphia and Providence praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from displacement, inflammation, backache, and fatigue. Recipients claim improved health, better sleep and appetite, and willingness to share the remedy with friends.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Harry Fisher
Dounton St
Nicetown
Providence
A.1
Glea
Mrs. Abel Law
Son
Lippitt St
Providence, R.I
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