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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1916
Page
16
Palmer Peas, a noted African American figure with a long criminal record, claims freedom after time in jail and announces plans to preach to a sanctified church at Wooly Hill. He describes past acts, including selling heaven tickets, and vows not to return to jail.
A quoted inmate declares his choice to quit prison life, saying the sunshine and birds are too sweet to stay jailed. He plans to marry and settle on a small farm back in the woods.
Innes and his wife faced detectives on a day coach ride from Birmingham to Atlanta while reporters followed. Starnes kept the party under watch as Mrs Innes clung to a officer, and the two attempted to obscure identities with a light raincoat while reporters counted the minutes before extradition proceedings resumed.
The Inneses, alleged swindlers linked to the Nelms sisters disappearance, face nine indictments in Georgia for larceny after trust. Prosecutors seek long extradition battles after a Texas case failed to produce a corpse, with defense led by attorneys for Mrs Innes as the probe widens across states.
Legal notice announces sale of property described as lot in Bibb County Georgia to satisfy indebtedness of Mrs Mary Brooks to H A Hoppendietzel. Sale set for first Tuesday in May 1916 between legal hours at Bibb County Courthouse, with court orders and deeds recorded in prior conveyances. Proceeds to pay principal and interest, costs, and balance to Mary Brooks. Attorneys HB Hoppendietzel and firm conduct proceedings.
A mother accuses Mrs Dennis' daughter and sister Innes of plotting to force the Beatrice sisters to India for marriage and to seize 14000 in fortune. The two sisters bought tickets via New Orleans, Houston, and San Antonio before a taxi meeting in Houston. A postcard from Beatrice arrived June 13 stating both were well, then a July 5 murder threat letter from Mia Dennis surfaced in San Francisco. The case centers on missing sisters and a high profile trial expected to solve the mystery.
Secretary Redfield begins a ten day vacation, departing Washington on April 4. He will travel to Charleston first, then sail on a coast survey or fisheries vessel. He plans to visit friends in Charleston during the trip.
London reports multiple British and Norwegian ships sunk by submarines. The unarmed Perth, 1799 tons, lost six crew with eight rescued. Hengairdn, 2127 tons, not armed, sunk after departing Seattle. Ino, 702 tons, Norwegian steamer, destroyed with no casualties.
The Freundschaftsbund hosts a costume and caricature ball at their hall on Whitehall Street at 30 o'clock to benefit the workmen's fund No 281. Admission is small and special prizes and refreshments are planned. a large crowd is expected.
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