Savannah cotton exporters fail amid large spot holdings
Tinsley & Hull of Savannah failed with liabilities reported between 150000 and 200000. Creditors are Savannah bankers. Insolvency stemmed from large spot cotton holdings dumping into a dull market, with an audit ordered by Charles Neville. Ferris Cann named attorney-in-charge, as creditors distribute liabilities among banks.
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Tinsley & Hull
N York Cotton Exchange
O. Tinsley
D. B. Hull
Ite
Atlanta
Iite
Teleio Atlanta
Joy Rider Creak I Help Freely Arrested At University Club
Atlanta University club reported a late night intrusion by four people including three prominent men and Ruby McGinty. They entered the University club with a key, served themselves at the buffet, and were charged with disorderly and immoral conduct. Two held bonds of 25.75 each. Club officials condemn the trespass and vow investigation.
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University Club of
Atlanta
South
University
University Club
Ruby McGinty
Central Avenue
Club Ward
B. F. Rowan
Whitehall Street
Broyles
Burton Smith
Joy Riders
Candler
Savannah Beauty Miss Meldrim Not Engaged to McCombs
Genial P. W. Meldrim denies any engagement between his daughter Miss Sophia Meldrim and Wil McCombs of New York. He says there is no truth to the report and would know if there were. The Meldrims' home was not visited by Sophia or Rose, and officials confirm nothing formal.
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Savannah
P. W. Meldrim
Ughter
Miss Sophia Meldrim
Wil McCombs
New York
Democratic National Com‘ee
Ambassador Jones
McCombs
Miss Sophia
Miss Rose
Westton
Meldrim
Keene Leaves Georgian Terrace to Manage Ansley Hotel
Albert Keene, longtime manager of the Georgian Terrace, will oversee the near completed Ansley hotel set to open May 12. J B Pound, president of Ansley Hotel Company, arranged the deal. Pound runs hotels in Louisville, Chattanooga and Jacksonville and praises Keene's extensive experience.
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Keene
Georgian Terrace
New Ansley Hotel
Albert Keene
Ansley
J. B. Pound
Ansley Hotel Company
Pound
Louisville
Chattanooga
Jacksonville
New York
South
Pope Pius Suspends Audiences Amid Ill Health
Rome March 8 Pope Pius XX has suspended all audiences until further notice. Physicians report the aged pontiff suffering a severe sore throat with fever. Anxiety rises at the Vatican due to his advanced age and frail condition.
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Rome
Vatican
Pius XX
Chamber Wing 76 Members Win Canvass Cup
Today's canvassing closed the contest among Chamber of Commerce committees. Fred Houser committee No. 4 led with 265 new members against 257 for Lee Barnes No. 2, total new cards 26 and grand total 1646, old membership 820. Individual cup went to Edwin P Anstey Real Estate's I S E Davidson with 114 new members.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fred Houser
Lee Barnes
Houser
I. S. E. Davidson
Edwin P. Anstey Real Estate
Chamber
Asa G. Gandler
Sam D. Jones
Frederic J. Paxon
J. K. Orr
Ivan E. Allen
Harrison Jones
J. Lee Barnes
Joseph A. McCord
Robert L. Foreman
Henry C. Heinz
T. Brannen
J. T. Rose
W. W. Orr
Paul Vose
Melon Talk Triggers Rise in Fourth National Bank Stock
Bankers and brokers report brisk demand for Fourth National Bank shares amid talk of a melon. The stock has surged in three weeks, trading above two week-ago prices by 10 to 15 points. The bank remains robust with a $900,900 surplus, one and a half times capital stock of $600,000, book value near $250, and February 4 resources of $8,111,623.48 as market chatter persists.
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Fourth National Bank
Fourth National
South Carolina Man Chosen Secretary of Senate
The Democrats of the senate selected James M. Baker of South Carolina assistant librarian of the senate as candidate for secretary. He was chosen on the second ballot with 25 votes, signaling his likely election.
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Washington
Democrats of the
Senate
James M. Baker
South Carolina
Baker
Secnd
Great Cathedral Fire in Charlottestown Causes 750000 Loss
Halifax N S March 8 Fire today destroyed St Dunstans Roman Catholic cathedral at Charlottetown Prince Edward Island the finest religious edifice of the maritime provinces with over 750 000 loss
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Halifax
St. Dunstans Roman Catholic
Charlottestown
Prince Edward Island
Maritime Provinces
Tremendous Enthusiasm and Crowds Mark Opening Session
Tremendous enthusiasm greeted the opening of the March Bible conference at the Tabernacle in Atlanta. Thousands packed the vast auditorium as delegates from many states joined Atlantans in song and fellowship. Rev. Wilkie Collins and J C Lynn led powerfully with Mrs A C Boatman at the organ, with hymns like What a Friend We Have in Jesus and Washed in the Blood of the Lamb.
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Tabernacle
Wilkie Collins
J. C. Lynn
A.C. Boatman
Jesus
Dr. Broughton
Police Board to Review 125 Applicants for Atlanta Police
One hundred twenty five aspiring Atlanta policemen will pass in review before the police commission Tuesday night. The candidates seek classing among Atlanta's finest and will be screened for qualifications. Those who meet the bill advance to civil service exams, with hopes of 15 to 20 new additions to the force.
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Police Commission
Atlanta
Civil Service
Beavers
Force
Council Plans Monday Meeting on Charter Ballot
Mayor Woodward called a special council session for Monday at 3 p m to decide whether to submit the new charter to a vote within 60 days. He warned delaying the ballot would prolong summer strife and urged submitting the charter with the committee of 25 proposal or allowing the council to draft its own.
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Woodward
Committee of 25
Peachtree Parade Weather Report Promises Clear Sky
The forecast predicts a bright and much warmer Sunday with clear conditions. Southern states show lingering clouds, while Atlanta expects dry weather with no rain from nearby Texas, supporting a festive parade day.
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Peachtree Parade
Papa
Atlanta
Texas
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