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July 26, 1900
The Evening Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
3,000-4,000 delegates from Southern states attended the annual Epworth League convention in Atlanta's Exposition Park, welcomed by Georgia Gov. Candler and responded to by Ala. Gov.-elect Sam Ford on July 26, with sessions continuing through the week.
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SOUTHERN EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Delegates Welcomed to Georgia by Governor Candler.
ATLANTA, Ga., July 26.-Between 3,000 and 4,000 delegates are gathered here at the annual convention of the Southern Epworth League. The convention is in picturesque Exposition Park, and the auditorium was crowded last evening with visitors and home people at the opening session.
Governor Candler welcomed the delegates in behalf of the State. and the response was made by Governor-elect Sam Ford. of Alabama. who is an enthusiastic leaguer. The real work of the convention began today. and will extend through the remainder of the week. Delegates are present from every Southern State.
Delegates Welcomed to Georgia by Governor Candler.
ATLANTA, Ga., July 26.-Between 3,000 and 4,000 delegates are gathered here at the annual convention of the Southern Epworth League. The convention is in picturesque Exposition Park, and the auditorium was crowded last evening with visitors and home people at the opening session.
Governor Candler welcomed the delegates in behalf of the State. and the response was made by Governor-elect Sam Ford. of Alabama. who is an enthusiastic leaguer. The real work of the convention began today. and will extend through the remainder of the week. Delegates are present from every Southern State.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Southern Epworth League
Convention
Atlanta Georgia
Governor Candler
Sam Ford
Delegates
Southern States
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Candler
Governor Elect Sam Ford
Where did it happen?
Atlanta, Ga., Exposition Park
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Candler
Governor Elect Sam Ford
Location
Atlanta, Ga., Exposition Park
Event Date
July 26
Story Details
Between 3,000 and 4,000 delegates from every Southern State gathered for the annual Southern Epworth League convention, welcomed by Governor Candler on behalf of Georgia, with response by Alabama's Governor-elect Sam Ford; the event opened with a crowded session and continues through the week.