Move to create an extra Fulton County Superior Court judge
Atlanta lawyers push to pass a bill next summer for an additional superior court judge in Fulton County. The 3 current Fulton judges share heavy civil and criminal caseloads, with the Stone Mountain circuit involved. A prior bill was killed in the Senate by Atlanta lawyers who preferred not to have the sole candidate on the bench, but supporters expect renewed efforts with multiple candidates when the bill returns.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Bar Association
Fulton County
Fulton
Stone Stone Mountain Circuit
Criminal
House of Representatives
Senate
Capitol
Ten Cent Box of Cascarets Promotes Clean Inside Organs
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a thorough cleanser for the stomach and intestines. It contrasts them with salts and purgatives that only force passageways, claims they remove undigested food and foul gases, reduce liver bile, and eliminate poisons. Priced at 10 cents a box, it touts morning freshness and broad appeal for adults and children.
Fire Chiefs Meet in Springfield at National Convention
A three day annual convention of the National Firemen's Association opened in Springfield Illinois with President Thomas Johnstone of Chicago presiding. Preliminary business was finished and Chief W F Weeks of Battle Creek is slated to present papers on the following sessions.
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Springfield
National Firemen’s Association
Thomas Johnstone
Chicago
Capitol
W. F. Weeks
Battle Creek
Booths Hyomei advert promises catarrh relief
The ad urges readers to try Booths Hyomei claiming it kills catarrh germs with a eucalyptus based antiseptic air. It offers a complete outfit for $1 and extra bottles for 50 cents, with a money back refund from H R Palmer & Sons if no benefit is seen. It also endorses Chamberlains Liniment for aches and pains.
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Booth
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens
Atlanta Justice of the Peace Courts Likely Abolished
Special to the Banner reports Atlanta justices favor abolishing the justice courts in a constitutional amendment. Judge B. H. Orr and Justice James B. Ridley back abolition, while others note lawyers influence. D. K. Johnston and F. M. Powers seek the proposed municipal court judgeship. Anticipated ratification would trigger next session abolition legislation.
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Atlanta
B. H. Orr
Beal
General Assembly
Wanted to Swap a Real Dead Skull for Just Any Old Thing
Atlanta, Sept 24. The Swapper's column in a local paper lists a dead human skull offered in exchange for anything of equal value. An impoverished medical student seeks trades including second hand bicycle, books, dissection instruments, pigeons, a talking machine, or groceries.
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Atlanta
Undertaker Nabs Slow Thief in Atlanta Embalming Room
In Atlanta on September 24 a Black thief slipped into an embalming room while the undertaker S R Greenberg was away. The intruder fled toward the door but Greenberg blocked him and the police arrived as both men remained shaken by the near fright.
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Atlanta
Jom Walker
S. R. Greenberg
Shooting by Atlanta Police Sparks Outcry and Debate
Atlanta newspapers report multiple police shootings including Officer Camp who killed a man in the back and Parham who fatally wounded John Wright. Judge Ellis notes police have no legal right to shoot fleeing criminals, while officials consider the aggressive gun use excessive.
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Atlanta
J. W. Camp
S. M. Belding
E H. Parham
John B. Wright
Ellis
Superior Court
Rapid Rise of Jonesmith the Elevator Boy
Willie Jonesmith arrives in Atlanta from a North Georgia farm to work an elevator. He quickly gains skill by day six, becoming adept at operating the car and handling anxious passengers. The piece wryly notes public expectations and responsibilities of the young elevator operator.
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Jonesmith
Elevators Boy
Atlanta
Willie Jonesmith
North Georgia
Wiig Sof
Noow Exealiekevator
Prohibitionists in Georgia Scatter After Gubernatorial Defeat
Atlanta reports the prohibitionist movement in Georgia is shattered after the defeat of their gubernatorial champion. The party will not field local candidates and effectively disbands as a distinct political entity for the time being.
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Atlanta
Prohibition
Georgia
Tors
Mayor race in Atlanta sees 13890 qualified voters
In Atlanta on Sept 24 the city primary fields Jim Woodward and Aldine Chambers for mayor. Total registration reaches 14779 with African American voters excluded from the primary. It is estimated over 10000 votes will be cast in the mayoral race.
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Atlanta
Jim Woodward
Aldine Chambers
Washerwomen registration urged by Atlanta police
An Atlanta piece notes distrust in washing by street corner washerwomen and urges a city scheme to register all washerwomen for protection. The column then includes a testimonial claiming Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is effective, with a dealer endorsement from Ohio Falls Indiana.
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Atlanta
Chamberlin
H. W. Hendrickson
Ohio Falls
Ind
Chamberlain
Judges 10: Judges to Submit Written Charge to Jury
Special to the Banner reports Gov. Brown favors requiring superior court judges to submit their jury charges in writing. He cites misunderstandings in homicide cases and notes this reform could reduce retrials and clarifies the law before juries. Brown plans to include the idea in the upcoming legislative message.
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Atlanta
Brown
Lee
Deep Waterways Meet Opens in Little Rock
The seventh annual convention of the National Deep Waterways Association opens in Little Rock Arkansas for a three day session. Delegates including governors congressmen mayors engineers and prominent men from across the country attend. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will be entertained at a monster southern barbecue.
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Little Rock
Ark
National’ Deep. Waterways
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
Theodora J .Roosevelt
Police Shootings Prompt Call for Law Enforcement Reform
A Sept. 24 dispatch from Atlanta notes two fatal police shootingsin a day involving fleeing suspects. A cabinetmaker, John B Wright, 24, was killed after running from an officer who fired despite no proven crime. Advocates urge strict legal standards and reform to curb lawful but harsh police actions.
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Atlanta
John B. Wright
Men who lead big enterprises need health and energy
The ad claims Electric Bitters restore strength to leaders in business. It asserts health aids success and cites Chas. Allen of Sylvania Ga who recovered from rheumatism liver and kidney troubles after four bottles. Available from W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons for 60 cents.
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Chas
Allen
Sylvania
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dr. King
and & RK Palmer & Sona
Matt and Jeff at the Palania stage review
Critics nationwide hail Matt and Jeff as a supreme year’s success. The Colonial hosts a full carload of scenery and their show with the whole Dam Family, opening next Monday. High Jinks nightly and matinees promise a full house. tickets go on sale at 9 o’clock Monday morning.
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America
Matt
Jeff
Colonial
Fem
Atlanta Club Scene Struggles Under Prohibition Rules
Atlanta faces a crackdown as around two dozen clubs seek to survive under a new licensing regime. The police committee demands clubs prove they are more than open bars or face closure after October 1. Amidert unease, members rush dues, while sub clubs are shut out.
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Atlanta
Georgia Railroad Train Schedule for Athens
Eastern time timetable lists trains from Athens to Athens with No 50 at 7 20 a m No 61 at 9 15 a m No 52 at 9 45 a m No 58 at 1 25 p m No 64 at 4 05 p m No 55 departure time missing eTrains 5 and 66 run solid between Athens and Augusta hours.
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Georgia Railroad
Athens
Augsuta
Fraternal Lodge Schedule in Athens Georgia
Local notices list multiple fraternal groups meeting weekly in Athens. Keystone Chapter Royal Arch and Mede every Wednesday at 8, with other lodges including St Elmo Knights of Pythias Glenn Lodge O of F and Woodmen Camp holding meetings on various evenings at halls around Clayton Street and Lumpkin Street. Members invited.
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Royal Arch
Max Joseph
Order of Owls
Athens Nest
Owl's Neat
Clayton Street
P. H. Corbett
H.R. Short
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
St. Hime Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
H ER Davis
T. H. Nickerson
K. of R
Garebold
Davis
W. C
Woodmen Hall
Talmage Building
Announcement of alderman bid for First ward
A candidate announces intent to run for alderman in the First ward pending Democratic Primary action. The statement names no further details about dates or campaign conditions beyond the primary process.
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