Denial over Torrey at Atlanta ministers meeting
Dr. John I. Torrey revival plan denied by Baptist ministers in Atlanta. A report claimed a committee to protest Torrey’s return was formed, but officials confirm no committee was appointed and no protest occurred. Meetings described as quiet with no sensational statements.
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Torrey
Atlanta
Baptist Ministers
John
J. W. Millard
Atlanta Constitution
Baptist Minis
First Baptist
Pel Union
Jon
John 1
Masue Baptist Aan Aenion
The
Gospel Union
de Torrey
Landrum
Aptist Church
Wilmington
Fen
Eas
Mints OG
Northen
Dormitory Overcrowding at Cave Spring School Draws Gov Hearings
Historical report details crowded dormitories with quintuple occupancy in 16 by 18 feet spaces. Iris dormitory held about twenty five beds. Committee urges a new dormitory and notes capacity equals half of present need while dismissing county applications.
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Iris
Cave
Cave Spring
Congressman Livingston to Deliver Address in Georgia
The Georgian region Georgia June 19 report states Congressman Livingston will deliver an address at the Fourth of celebration in Osk HIN. The event is expected to attract residents from nearby areas and highlight regional festivities.
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Congressman Livingston
Osk Hin
Ieee Eee
Eugene Black Sells Prudential's Agency in Atlanta
Eugene R. Black longtime manager of the Prudential Life Insurance Agency in Atlanta has sold out his business to the Home Company. Frank M. Akers and Julius M. Skinner will run the office hereafter, with Black likely resuming the practice of law. The Prudential Georgia headquarters area will be split into two districts to serve policy holders better. The sale surprised Atlanta agents as Black was a leading and popular figure in local insurance circles. An agent of the Home Company has been in Atlanta since Sunday to complete the deal.
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Eugéne R. Black
Prudential Life Insurance Agency
Prudental
Frank M. Akers
Julius M. Skinner
Mr. Black
Businesis
Prudential Company
Georgia
Black
Atlanta
Chinese Kill British. Reparation Is Demanded
American consul at Amoy China cables that two British subjects have been murdered Great Britain has demanded immediate punishment of the perpetrators and adequate reparation The cable is dated June 19 and reflects a diplomatic uproar over the incident
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Washington
Amoy
China
Great Britain
Man Hunters Grow Weary of Chasing Washerwomen
In a city police report Detective Sergeant Lanford notes many reports of lost washings and busy detectives chasing washerwomen. He urges remedies to reduce this workload, arguing crimes like murderers and burglars deserve attention. the commission takes no action.
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Lanford
Police Commission
Suag
Georgia News in Paragraphs Air Compressor Arrives
Hawkinsville reports the air compressor purchased for the ety arrived and will aid operations during hot dry weather. The Chautauqua building at the fair grounds burned, likely incendiary, valued around 600 dollars with no insurance. The Phoenix Club in Brunswick was broken into with whisky and cigars taken. no money stolen as cashier funds were removed in advance. Street improvement continues as gravel is brought from Augusta after oyster shells ran out. Brunswick investors buy Ashdown Arkansas lots with a buy six get one free ticket plan to draw lots. The yacht Nerita sailed from Brunswick after repairs in the south, heading to New York. Resolutions of appreciation were adopted for Dr. C. W. Humphont, who leaves the Jackson Presbyterian church.
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Hawkinsville
Fair Grounds
Brunswick
Phoenix Club
Arkansas
Brunawick
Ashdown
Ark
Frisco and
Kansas City Southern Company
Atlanta District Conference Begun With 160 Attendees
The Atlanta district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opened at Walker Street church with 160 attendees. James L. Mayson chaired the entertainment committee which hosted delegates and assigned them to church members' homes. Bishop Warren Candler preached after an 8 am introductory service, with Presiding Elder J. H. Eakes directing the conference.
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Atlanta
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Walker Street
James L. Mayson
Warren Candler
J. H. Eakes
Lading Bill Weight Accepted as Correct
E B Chass of Berwind-White Coal Mining Co told the Interstate commerce commission he cannot present memoranda on coal remaining in lighters used to transport coal from pier to steamers. He noted variations and rebates disguised under the Penn railroad scheme.
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Washington
E. B. Chass
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Paor
Penn Ree
Pierce Is Named Minister to Norway
Washington June 19 The president sent nominations to the senate naming Herbert H. D. Perce of Massachusetts as minister to Norway and promoting Pierce to second secretary of state. The move follows earlier steps toward replacing the assistant secretary role with Pierce, with potential objections and confirmation uncertainties indicated.
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Washington
Senate
Norway
Herbert H. D. Perce
Massachusetts
Irce
Dittler to Play Tuesday At Bi Jou Theater Benefit
Atlanta violinist Herbert Dittler, age sixteen, will give a Tuesday night benefit performance at the Bijou theater before departing for Berlin to study. The program, led by Kubert Mueller, features works by Vieuxtemps, Corelli, Handel, Schumann, Liszt, Dvorak, and others. Dittler, born in Atlanta to foreign-born parents, has trained under Prignitz and Suismanheimer and is praised for technique and promise of international fame.
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Herbert Dittler
Atlanta
Berlin
Dittler
Panaren
Eixteen
Techn
Sueegey
Rontent
Herbert
Yio Hinet
Pater
Yiotin
Kubrt Muelist
I Dittler
New York
Gustave Prignits
Bernard Suisheimer
Rew York
Suisheimer
Reponservator
Dresden
Europe
Kuhrt Mueller
Corelli
Handel
Dr Julian Thomas Sets America Balloon Record
Former Atlanta resident Dr Julian Thomas breaks the amateur ballooning record in America traveling 350 miles and reaching 8 000 feet aboard an airship during a fierce electric storm. He landed near Butternut New York after 11 1/2 hours and reported clouds Mosquitoes and a sea of cloud followed by a thunderous storm while the balloon carried high electrical charge.
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York
Julian Ps Thomas
Atlanta
America
Charles
New South Berlin
Butternut
Otsegon County
New York
New Jersey
Father of Forty-Eight Children Has No Home for Quadruplets
Budapest, June 19. The wife of peasant Szelery bore quadruplets, forcing him to send the children to the founding asylum as there is no room at home. Szelery has fifty two living children, seventeen daughters and thirty one sons, from four marriages. His present wife has never had fewer than three offspring at a birth and once produced quintuplets.
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Budapest
Szelery
Roosevelt to Get 25000 for Traveling Expenses
Washington June 19 The house appropriations committee authorized a bill to allow the president 25000 for traveling expenses. Chairman Tawney will prepare the measure immediately and seek passage under suspension of the rules.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Tawney
New Road to the Pacific Abandoned by St Paul Directors
New York June 19 Directors of the St Paul railroad have abandoned their plan to build through the Pacific coast and plan to sell the road to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. Reported in Wall Street today the purchase would involve bonds and stock swaps valued around 250 points, with St Paul stock seen rising. No official confirmation available though major interests express belief in the report.
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New York
St. Paul Railroad
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Wall Street
St. Paul
Rokers Joentined
Bass Dry Goods Co Bargain Sale Opens Wednesday
The Bass Dry Goods Co at No 18 West Altehell street announces a Wednesday morning bargain sale praised by manager B F Joel as rarely seen. The event features special pricing and limited time offers designed to attract customers from Whitehall Street and surrounding areas.
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Bass Dry Goods CO
West Altehell Street
B. F. Joel
Joel
Whitehall Street
Logansville Hears Hoke Smith Speak
A large crowd attended a speech by Hoke Smith in Logansville with robust attendance and lively interest in the event.
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Logansville
Hoke Smith
Governor Heyward and Fishing Party Visit Savannah
Governor Heyward of South Carolina led a fishing party through Savannah on June 18 en route to Raphey. They boarded the yacht Florida at Phunderbott during their trip.
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Savannah
Heyward
South Carolina
Rapehy
Florida
Phunderbott
Norwegian King Thanks FOC For Informal Address
Christiania in June when King Haakon acknowledged the warm welcome and noted the choice to use the word wife instead of Queen. He said the phrase attracted attention and spoke on behalf of himself and his wife.
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Christiania
Norway
Christiana
Haakon
Foc
Mif
Thunderclap Feigns Fatal Shock Ends Mrs Barry’s Life
In Buffalo on June 18 during a heavy thunder shower, Mrs Anna Barry reportedly died after being startled by a severe thunder clap while seated at the supper table with her husband. The incident was described as sudden and unexpected with no other details given.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Anna Barry
Trustees to Handle Miss Wright's Case
Trustees at Sheltering Arms will investigate the reported whipping of an 8 year old boy by nurse Clara Wright. The matter was referred to John F. Barclay and will not go to police court. Probation officials and police leadership agreed trustees should review and decide on any action.
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Lillian Moffett
Clara Wright
Sheltering Arms
Mra. Moffett
Jennings
Recorders
Greer
John F. Barclay
Buver
Miss Wright
Rae Hn
Missie Ie
Kills His Father to Protect Mother in Georgia
In Whitehall County Athens on Monday afternoon Sam Gray 47 was shot and killed by his son John Gray 17. The elder man threatened to kill his wife with a knife while intoxicated. The son entered the room and, after pleas failed, fired a breech loading gun wounding toward the eye. He surrendered to authorities.
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Athens
Whitehall
This County
Sam Gray
John Gray
Gray
Market Gardening Plan For Prison Reformatory
On June 77 the prison commissioners will finalize their annual report to the general assembly. They expect no new legislation and only a small increase in general appropriation, possibly $10,000 if needed to complete reformatory equipment. For the first year two states will focus on market gardening, with about 10 acres set aside and boys taught practical trades in outdoor work.
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General Assembly
Tde
Eec
Reformatory
Kroes
I. Gacal
Ps Saee
Died After Eating Bologna Sausage Mystery
A Georgia Special reports a Fort Smith Arkansas incident where J B Baremoore a farmer near Fort Smith and his son or companion died after eating bologna sausage bought at a street lunch stand The mother did not eat any of the sausage and was not affected The ages and exact relations remain unclear frail OCR text details unclear and local authorities investigate possible foodborne illness or contamination
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Little Rock
Ark
J. B. Baremoore
Fort Emith
Fort
Suicide of Confederate veteran in Fork township
J. W. Martin, a well known farmer of Fork township in this county, shot himself this morning ending his life. He was a Confederate veteran about sixty five years old and left a death note indicating long illness and recent decline as possible causes. The incident occurred in Anderson D. C. and is being investigated as a self inflicted death.
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Anderson
D. C
J. W. Martin
Fork Township
Annual Meeting of the Georgia State Dental Society
The Georgia State Dental Society opened its thirty eighth annual meeting in Savannah at the DeSoto hotel banquet hall. Dr H S McGee of Columbus presided as president of the Rootery with an address of welcome by a local pastor. A novelty tooth model presented inscriptions and monograms while an excursion by steamer to Tybee is planned for the three day session.
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Savannah
Georgia State Dental Society
DeSoto Hotel
H. 5. McGee
Columbus
Rootery
Ee Pombe
Atlan Pretecode
Tipp Co
Tybeer
Atlanta Teachers Head to Cumberland Island Meeting
About twenty Atlanta teachers left Tuesday for Cumberland Island to attend the forty annual Georgia Educational Association session opening Thursday and running through Saturday. State School Commissioner Merritt, Atlanta leaders M L Britt ain and Mrs Gertrude Ale join others leaving Wednesday evening. The program includes directors’ meeting and trustee elections followed by an oyster roast hosted by Peter Miller at Cumberland era.
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Atlanta
Cumberland Island
Georgia Educational Association
Merritt
M. L. Brittain
Gertrude Ale
Peter Miller
Cumberland Eran
Poisoned Meat Hits Three Sterling Families
Sterling, NL June 19 three families fall ill after eating meat suspected of being poisoned from a canned meat company. Names cited include Will Macon of Springdale and Harry Davis of the same area. The Beaton Onabe family also became ill. fears of serious harm prompted concerns of possible confiscation of the affected canned meats.
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Sterling
Will Macon
Springaele
Harry Davis
Beacon Onabe
Longworths Attend the Races at Ascot
London June 19 Ambassador and Mrs Reid accompany Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth to Ascot races by motor car then plan to attend the opera. The Longworths anticipate pleasure on their Kiel trip while Mrs Longworth is described as a fine hostess and a good woman of note.
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London
Reid
Nicholas Longworth
Eitan
Tela
Mra
Longworth
Kiel
General Bragg Granted Pension by Senate
General Edward Bragg of Wisconsin is granted a pension of 380.8 per month by the Senate. The veteran, who served under Cleveland and McKinley, has faced feeble health and destitution.
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Gen. Bragg
Senate
Washington
Edward Bragg
Wisconsin
Og Penats
Ion Beniion
Mexico
Cleveland
Canoas
Vane
Gene Kong
McKinley
Removal of tongue fails to save life in Dowalac tragedy
Dowalac Mich June 19 Frederick L Power former actor stage director of the Bush Temple theater Chicago who several months ago submitted to the removal of his tongue to save life died today at his home. The report says Power improved in health but later conditions worsened and he passed away. His announcement of the tongue removal was widely noted as a medical curiosity of the time.
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Dowalac
Mich
Frederick L. Power
Bush Temple Theater
Chicago
Serrata
Power
Funeral of Mrs Eccles in Charlotte Church
Funeral exercises over the remains of Mrs. Eccles wife of Colonel H C Eccles were held this morning at the First Church Charlotte N C June 19. The deceased was the wife of a leading hotel man for many years and stood high in the community.
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Eccles
Charlotte
N. C
H. C. Eccles
Recs
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Pierce
Dr. Thomas
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DR. Julian Thomas
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J. B. McLaughl UN
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Longworths
Ascot
Paul Lambeth
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