A Bic Steal Of Railroad Brass Sparks Major Trial
Langley Supply Company owner R E Langley and white mechanic J W Wallace, with four African American defendants, were arraigned on charges of stealing thousands of pounds of railroad brass from Southern Railway yards. Detectives traced shipments into Chicago, with prosecutors seeking verdicts on who knew the brass was stolen. Bond set. Wallace postponed to April 2. others jailed or bonded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Sandy Jewis
Southern Railway
Alfred Mercy
Wallice
Atlanta
Chicago
Langler
Wallace
Langley
Skates
Sanders
Lewis
Warris and
Ozburn
Benjamin Smith
Louisville and Nashville Railway
J. c. Connally
Southern Road
Orr
Louisvile and
Nashville
Pittsburg
Brass Theft Suspects Nabbed in Railroad Metal Heist
Police claim four African American suspects linked to a massive railroad brass theft. Boxes were loaded into Langley Supply Company’s depot and shipped to Chicago. Langley denies knowledge. accusations shift among witnesses as officers say they have identified the plotters and halted the scheme.
Michael Strogoff given a most satisfactory production at the Columbia
Rentfrow company presents Michael Strogoff at the Columbia with Frederick Herzog in the title role. The entire cast earns praise and moving pictures between acts enhance the show. Matinee today. Witch of Wall Street set for tonight. Under the Red Robe to be seen next Wednesday at the Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Strogoff
Columbia
Rentfrow
Frederick Herzog
Wargraph
Michael Strogof
Grand
Zaton
Tales Blave
Palace of
Richelieu
Chateau de Cocheforet
Paris
Gli de Berault
Three New Mills Incorporation Filed in Anniston
Papers for Woodstock Cotton Mills Adelaide Cotton Mills and Anniston Yarn Mills filed with Probate Judge Crook in Anniston Alabama. Each company capitalized at 100000 dollars. Woodstock led by John H Noble president. James Keith Jr secretary treasurer. Directors include J B Goodwin W L McCaa William Noble. Adelaide Mills to be directed by Thomas Li Walter A and Claude H Robinson and two Wades. Anniston Yarn Mills to be built by popular subscription. James T Gardner may be general manager. Plant work to begin soon. six mills now plus three more planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
Crook
Woodstock Cotton Mitts
John H. Noble
James Keith, Jr
J. B. Goodwin
W. L. McCaa
Wiliam Noble
Adelaide Cotton Mills
Thomas Li
Walter A
Claude H. Robinson
Messrs. Wade
Anniston Yarn Mills
James T. Gardner
Tine City
Yailla Wach
Harwell Announces Candidacy for Fulton Tax Receiver
J H Harwell announces run for Fulton County tax receiver placed before Democratic primary on May 15. He currently represents the first ward on city council and is allied with Major J B Dozier, a former seventh ward councilman and ex Governor's Horse Guard captain now battalion commander in the First Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Warwell
First Ward
Fulton Country
J. 8. Dozier
Seventh Ward
Governor’s Horse Guard
First
Regi
Harwell Announces Candidacy for Tax Receiver in Atlanta Race
Mr Harwell, a groceryman on West Hunter Street and long-time Atlanta resident born in Henry county, launches a bid for the office of County Tax Receiver. He runs with cavalry and Georgia volunteers backing, subject to the May 15 Democratic primary, and expects a lively race with many workers canvassing in the final weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harwell
Ment of
Cavalry
Georgia Volunteers
Aeir
Hunter Street
Ife
Henry County
Fulton County
Atlanta
Moves for Change of Venue in Neal Embezzlement Case
Colonel W A Neal counsel will move for a change of venue in this county claiming prejudicial newspaper coverage has biased potential jurors. He filed notice of appeal with the attorney general and solicitor. Affidavits from business leaders support belief that a fair trial cannot be held locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Columbia
D. C
W. A. Neal
Governor to Speak at Albany Chautauqua Day
Governor Candler will speak in Albany Georgia on Governor’s Day at the Albany chautauqua April 21. Invitations were sent by Assistant Adjutant General Byrd to Governor Candier’s military staff to attend. Colonel Byrd will address the reorganized militia of the state during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Candier
Albany
Tibet Talk by Rev W W Simpson Illuminates Nomad Life
Rev W W Simpson spoke on Tibet for the Christian Missionary Alliance at Gate City Guard armory. He described travel from China to Tibet, harsh journeys, and Tibetan village life with primitive homes, vast altitudes, and oppressive social customs guiding a hard, lowly life for daughters in law. Delegates and other speakers joined the session. Atlanta hosts next fall with expected large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Simpson
Tibet
Gate City
Simpson
China
Kan-su
United States
Whhile
Yangtse
Hankow
Hau River
Hau-chong
Kansu
Amdo
H. Wilson
H. Wilson and Mrs. “Abbie C. Morrow
New York
C. Todd
A. LeLacheurs
Alliance
Atlanta
Vegetabia Compound Promises Cure for Women's Ills
An advertisement claims Vegetabia Compound cures ailments among women by toning general health and regulating menstruation. It asserts the medicine acts on the female organism to relieve inflammation and displacements, warns that alternatives may be dangerous, and cites testimonials from readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Strange Mission of a Little Old Woman at Police Barracks
A tiny woman in a red gown and blue sunbonnet arrived at a police station with a baby in a basket. She claimed to be Jana McKay, seeking shelter for herself and the baby as she planned to take the child to her farm near Chattanooga. She recounted stealing the baby to reunite with Minervy, hoping the old home would welcome them. The duo were given lodging for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jana McKay
Chattanooga
Minervy
Augusty
mMel
Atlanta Railway Plans Brookwood Car Service Next Sunday
Schedule begins Sunday as Cars of the Atlanta Railway and Power Company start running to Brookwood. Track nearly complete from Fourteenth and Peachtree, about a mile and a quarter to Brookwood. Officials aim to extend Brookwood to East Lake once ready, hoping to popularize the line. Distance about nine miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Brookwood
Fourteenth Street
Peachtree Street
East Lake
Writ of Mandamus Filed Against Tax Defaulters
J S Cooley petitions in superior court to force county tax collector to pursue back taxes from Loan and Banking Co and Atlanta Gas Light Co for five years. Judge Lumpkin set show cause for the 21st. Tax figures claim $2.5 million property vs 450k reported. proposed double levies cited. Collector Stewart says test cases pending before action against others. Also an ad note for La Grippe cure with Grove signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. Cooley
F. M. Hughes
Real Loan and Banking Company
Atlanta Gas Light Company
J. H. Lumpkin
Stewart
Rosser
Also Mentioned on This Page
ER. Langley
Langley Supply Company
EN Mass
Maier & BF E
Whitehall ST
Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Anni
Ston's
JH. Harwell
Major ‘Dozier
J. H W. Harwell
Christian Alliance
Mr. Simpson
Nes
Hirsch Bros
J. 8
Cooley
E. W. Grove
the Cable Company
Atlanta, Ga
Bun Wylie
Peachtree ST
Boys’ and Children’s Department
Whitehall
Tea Rei
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!