Body of Missing Boy Found in Park Lake
Death by accidental drowning ruled by coroner over 16 year old Joe Sewell of 63 Mansfield Street. His body was dragged from Piedmont lake at 5 am after going under Sunday afternoon during a windstorm. Surveillance and spectators filled the pavilion as divers searched overnight. Sewell, last seen at a raft, was with Rev J A Sewell’s family in Newnan. survived by two brothers and three sisters.
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Joe Sewell
Mansfield Street
Piedmont Lake
Nick Seymour
Young Sewell
R. Echols
Orme Street
Sewell
J. A. Sewell
Newnan
Atlanta
Dillard Sewell
Philadelphia
John Sewell
Annie Lou
Isabelle Sewell
American Plays in Lead Says Shubert
Lee Shubert states at New York on June 30 that America will be the future play market of the world. He asserts the United States is ahead of London and Continental cities and that better material is being produced here than in years past.
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New York
America
United States
London
Lee Shubert
Chinese Bay Land Deal Among Delta's Largest Purchases
San Francisco on June 30 three Chinese individuals filed deeds showing purchase of part of Venice Island, a productive delta area. The syndicate paid a heavy price to anticipate anti alien laws, marking one of the era's biggest land transactions involving Orientals.
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San Francisco
Venice Island
Heat Kills Seven in Chicago Heat Wave Toll Rises
Chicago reports seven burial permits issued for victims of the current heat spell bringing totals since the heat began to 23 infant deaths. Local authorities promise relief with expected showers and lake breezes as firefighters note five drownings yesterday.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth and Comfort
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy to relax abdominal muscles and ease pregnancy pains. It claims avoidance of nausea and insomnia, promotes joyful anticipation, and notes availability at drug stores for $1.00 per bottle with a request for a promotional booklet from Radfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
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Radfield Regulator Co
Lamaridg
Atlanta
Augusta Voters Back Commission Government in Primary
Augusta Georgia voters approved commission government in the Saturday primary by a decisive margin 2 094 to 40 with last year’s close loss cited. Despite calls to bypass elections, a majority favored a vote. Legislature will be asked to grant Augusta a charter, with Garlington Olive likely to introduce and Picquet poised to oppose.
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Augusta
Commission
Legislature of
Georgia
Garlington
Olive
Picquet
91-Year-Old Millionaire Rides 25 Miles Daily
Boston note on Frederick Ayer aged 91 riding 25 miles before breakfast daily in all weather as an appetite starter. The veteran businessman and father-in-law of William M. Wood of American Woolen Company is praised for his Spartan endurance and daily surf swims at his North Shore home.
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Boston
Frederick Ayer
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Mr. Ayer
Young Wood
Wood
Mr. Wood
North Shore
Will Let Poor Sleep in Pittsburg Parks
Pittsburg plans outdoor sleeping quarters in all city parks for residents seeking relief from heat. Public Works Director Joseph G. Armstrong announced the measure after appeal from poor women whose children suffer in tenement districts. Police will protect park sleepers as slumber cots and light bed clothing are arranged.
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Pittsburg
Joseph G. Armstrong
Wedded in Land's First Schoolhouse
Miss Ruth Marion Peters of Dorchester married Robert A. Rhodes of New Marlboro in the historic Meet ing House Hill schoolhouse home of her parents. Seven generations of Peters have lived in the structure, a landmark of the country.
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Boston
America
Ruth Marion Peters
Hancock Street
Dorchester
Robert A. Rhodes
New Marlboro
Peters
Meeting House Hill
Money Bill Held Up Despite Wilson Plea
Washington reports the Banking and Currency Committee postponed action on the administration currency bill until Monday to allow ample time for study, despite President Wilson’s plea for quick action. The delay signals continued debate over monetary policy and fiscal measures.
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Wilson
Washington
Banking and Currency Committee
Nsers
Brunswick Fights Negro Collector At Brunswick Port
Brunswich, Ga June 30. Over 100 telegrams to Congressmen Senators and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo protest the assignment of a black head of the Brunswick customs office. The Brunswick Board of Trade urges removal of Deputy Collector Belcher and appointment of a white man, citing southern Democratic solidarity and protection of local wishes.
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Brunswick
Treasury
McAdoo
Board of Trade
Smith and Bacon
Georgia
Belcher
South
Millionaire Baby Adopts Pet Bar Harbor Pup
Washington and Detroit reports describe Vinson Walsh McLean a $100,000,000 heir whose beloved dog Bar Harbor is idolized by a young boy. The family plans a hundred acre New port farm formerly tied to Reginald Norman holdings, with a playground for boy and dog.
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Washington
Vinson Walsh McLean
Detroit
Mich
Edward Beale McLean
Bar Harbor
Newport
Reginald Normans
Reginald
Alfred Vanderbilt
Old Full Rigger to Be a Storage Ship
Seattle reports that the full rigged Glory of the Seas, built forty four years ago at East Boston, has been purchased by E. A. Sims and partners of Glacier Fisheries Company. The vessel is converted into a floating storage plant for Puget Sound salmon canneries.
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Seattle
Boston
Mass
E. A. Sims
Puget Sound Salmon Canner
Glacier Fisheries Company
Methodist Preacher Is Heir to $100,000
SIOUX CITY IOWA June 30 H L Houghton of this city probably will inherit 100000 as his share of the estate of his brother FE E Houghton who died a bachelor in Oklahoma City a few days ago leaving property and life insurance value at 500000 Rev Mr Houghton a member of the Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference came here as a mission worker and has since taken up duties as truancy and probation office There are four other brothers and sisters to share the legacy.
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Sioux City
Iowa
H. L. Houghton
FE. E. Houghton
Oklahoma City
Man drinks only fruit juice for four years in Hemet
Hemet California June 30 Charles R Reickhoff of Hemet has not tasted water or liquor for four years. He lives in the open air and eats only nuts and fresh fruit. He claims perfect health from his fruit juice regimen, a health care system he devised inspired by his millionaire father in Orange City Iowa.
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Hemet
Cal
Charles R. Reickhoff
Mr. Reickhoff
Orange City
Iowa
Veterans Meet Decades After Gettysburg at Atlanta Terminal
The article recalls a reunion of Civil War veterans from Hancock's Corps who fought near Pickett's Charge. In the Terminal at Atlanta, Sergeant Elkins and Corporal Manheim, long separated, recognized each other within about ten yards. Georgia sends 500 to 600 veterans to the semi centennial Gettysburg celebration led by General A. J. West.
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Terminal Station
Gettysburg
Sergeant Elkins
Corporal Manheim
Mr. Manheim
Hancock
Pickett
Mr. Elkin
Atlanta
Georgia
A. J. West
Pillow Fight Sparks Fifth Floor Pillow Down Window
In a downtown hotel on a hot afternoon two roommates fought with pillows. A stray pillow sailed to the sidewalk, hitting a pedestrian and knocking off his straw hat. A man in a negligee leaned from a fifth floor window and teased the crowd as the victim retrieved the pillow and headed inside.
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Pedestrian
Mr. Pedestrian
Posse Trails Negro Assailant of Farmer
Anniston June 30 Thorwald Eros a young farmer near the city was struck on the head with a heavy mallet by Robert Bell a negro laborer on his farm and dangerously hurt He was brought to St Luke s Hospital for an operation part of the skull being removed The negro fled but a sheriff s posse is pursuing him
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Anniston
Thorwald Eros
Robert Bell
St. Luke’s Hospital
Naming of Organist Awaits Peel's Return
Colonel William L. Peel of the American National Bank left Atlanta for New York Saturday night and will return next Friday. The selection of a successor to Director Starnes, who has led Sunday concerts under the Music Festival Association, likely will wait until Peel’s return.
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William L. Peel
American National Bank
Atlanta
New York
Starnes
Music Festival Association
Colonel Peel
Somebody Just Puts His Name on the Ticket in Talbot
Representative Tinsley Ragland of Talbot County is described as a shoe merchant whose name is placed on election ballots by supporters. The piece notes his frequent travel, limited attention to politics, and a broad smile that endears him to voters. It suggests Ragland would likely win a gubernatorial race if run and highlights his popularity among merchants across Georgia.
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Tinsley Ragland
Talbot County
Ragland
Atlanta
Talbot
Georgia
Indicted for Forging Postal Bank Receipt
Federal Grand Jury returns true bill indicting Paul H Vanduesen 19 on forging the signature of R Rubenstien of Atlanta to two postal savings certificates. Vanduesen on parole from Los Angeles Superior Court after a prior theft conviction. indictment kept as leverage to force reform.
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Federal Grand Jury
Paul H. Vanduesen
R. Rubenstien
Atlanta
Vanduesen
Superior Court of
Los Angeles
Western Union Telegraph Company
Governor Swears in Statehouse Officials at Noon
The swearing in of six statehouse officials by Governor Slaton drew a large crowd in the governor's reception room. The sole newcomer was J. D. Price, Commissioner of Agriculture. Officials sworn included Secretary of State Phil Cook, Comptroller General W A Wright, Attorney General Thomas S Felder, Treasurer W J Speer, and Commissioner of Commerce and Labor H M Stanley.
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Slaton
J. D. Price
Agriculture
Phil Cook
W. A. Wright
Thomas S. Felder
W. J. Speer
Commerce and Labor
H. M. Stanley
Bateman Accuser Faces Perjury Trial in Nebraska
Frank Rothleutner of Kilgore Nebraska, who charged Judge J N Bateman with an alleged fake horse race betting scheme, will be tried for perjury before Justice of the Peace E C Orr on Monday afternoon. A warrant had been issued for Rothleutner after Bateman was declared in a mis trial by Judge L S Roun Saturday.
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Frank Rothleutner
Kilgore
Nebr
J. N. Bateman
Justice of the Peace
E. C. Orr
Bateman
L. S. Roun
Rothleutner
Chorus Girl Refuses 50000 Offer In Marquis Suit
London June 30 The breach of promise suit of Violette Moss a chorus girl against the Marquis of Northampton was called in court but adjourned to Wednesday to seek a settlement. Moss, 22, had refused 50000 to withdraw the suit, while the marquis 28, recently inherited his title after his father’s death in Italy.
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Atlanta
London
Violette Moss
Marquis of Northampton
Italy
Lord Compton
Miss Moss
Continent
Paris
Marquis
Cat and Mouse Act Impresses Suffragettes in London
London reports that the government is satisfied with the cat and mouse act. Convicted militant suffragettes are released when gravely ill from hunger strikes and recalled to finish sentences upon recovery. Offences and hunger strikes have declined since the law's enactment. The policy will continue to be applied.
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London
Rates Too Low, Says Ogden Armour
J Ogden Armour returning from Europe criticizes government involvement in railroad management. As a shipper he favors higher rates, arguing current rates are too low for investors to earn fair returns and would spur trade improvement.
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Ogden Armour
New York
J. Ogden Armour
Europe
Old Guard to Send Photograph North
Members of the Old Guard gathered at Taft Hall in full dress uniforms and marched to the State Capitol where they were photographed. Framed copies of the portrait, featuring the Peace Monument inset, will be sent to all organizations that hosted the Old Guard during its recent tour.
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Old Guard
Taft Hall
State Capitol
Peace Monument
Girl Detective Trails Suitor She Said Deceived Her
Miss Ethel Hall a 22 year old from Valhalla South Carolina acted as detective and tailed her sweetheart Joe McDonald to Atlanta. She confronted him at police headquarters claiming he broke his promise to marry her. With little money she stays in Atlanta awaiting funds. McDonald remains in city prison until a warrant is issued Monday.
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Ethel Hall
Joe McDonald
Valhalla
S. C
Atlanta
McDonald
Miss Hall
Americus Lynching Probe Commenced
A special Sumter Superior Court session in Americus convened to probe the Saturday night lynching of William Redding, the slayer of Chief of Police W C Barrow. Judge Z A Littlejohn urged jurors to uphold the law, noting lynching threatens security and provokes anarchy. Of 40 summoned, 34 appeared, only one sought excusal.
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Americus
Sumter
Drops Dead Reading Bible in Chattanooga
June 30. Mrs. Sarah Moulton aged 45 collapsed and died from heart failure while reading her Bible in Chattanooga. She left a husband and six children.
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Chattanooga
Sarah Moulton
Delays Continue as Atlanta Trolley Power Cuts Stir Debate
The Georgian investigates Georgia Railway and Power Company halt of trolley cars and power shutdowns during thunderstorms in Atlanta. Complaints cite delays and factory losses. Superintendent S E Simmons says outages are necessary, common in cities using water power, to prevent burning controllers and reduce panic. He estimates cutting current during storms about a third of the time.
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Georgia Railway and Power Company
Atlanta
S. E. Simmons
Railway Company
Gainesville
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Mr. Simmons
Pastor Seeks End to Ragtime Singing in Atlanta
Rev H H Proctor of the First Congregational Colored Church urged Atlanta Negroes to refrain from rag songs saying music wields power for good and bad. His sermon to a 250 voice choir preceded this week’s musical jubilee at the Auditorium.
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Atlanta
H. H. Proctor
First Congregational
Factory Head Held On Charge of Girl
L Weinberg head of the Manhattan Cap Manufacturing Company was arrested by Detectives McGill and Gillespie after a claim by Della Cooper who worked for him last week. She says Weinberg insulted her. He denies the charge saying it was revenge for her discharge. Weinberg lives at 216A Alexander Street.
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L. Weinberg
Manhattan Cap Manufacturing Company
Marietta Street
McGill
Gillespie
Station House
Della Cooper
Weinberg
Alexander Street
Memorial Service Honors Dr. Joseph Nunn in Savannah
Members of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry in Savannah conducted the third annual memorial service at the grave of Dr. Joseph Nunn Thirty-third Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the Scottish Rite Bodies in Georgia at Bonaventure Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
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Savannah
Free Masonry
Joseph Nunn
Georgia
Bonaventure
Brain Fag Relief Claims for Horsford’s Acid Phosphate
Advertisement notes Horsford’s Acid Phosphate as recommended for relief of tired nerves brain strain and headache after mental strain or overwork. Claims imply restorative benefits and advertise a remedy for brain f ag.
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Horsford
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Heim
Peel
Taibot County
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Drew Caminetti
Charles Aked
Indianapolis
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