Ill Treated Husbands Take Center Stage In Court
In Judge Ellis branch of the Superior Court on Wednesday undefended divorces were heard at a high rate with tales of abuse by wives. One husband testified of threats with a revolver and poisoning fears while another described being struck with a nailed plank. A 40 year old husband, D Curtis, described a loveless marriage begun in 1892 with a young wife who sought work on stage and later traveled to Florida before they separated and he received a final decree.
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Ellis
Superior Court
D Curtis
Curtis
Growh
Brown
THIRD DISTRICT KNIGHTS ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Lumpkin Ga April 8 Special The following officers were elected at the recent convention of the Third District Knights of Pythias T James Lumpkin president Br EoL Mason Ellaville vice president Pugh Lumpkin prelate RL King Fitzgerald secretary and treasurer C F Sutton Leslie inner guard EA Jackson Cordele outer guard The convention was elaborate and enjoyed by visitors and their nests The convention will meet in Cordele next year
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Lumpkin
Thintrier
Knights of Pythias
T. James
BR. Eol Mason
Ellaville
Pugh
Lumpin
RL King
Fitzgerald
F. Sutton
Leslie
EA. Jackson
Cordele
Atlanta Suffragists Cancel May 2 Parade Plan
Atlanta three suffrage groups will not stage their May 2 street parade. Instead an open air rally on the capitol steps at 11:30 a.m. will honor Georgia suffrage mother Mrs Mary McLendon. Each league will appoint a speaker and mobilize autos to distribute literature.
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Atlanta
Woman's Suffrage Organizations
Ansley Hotel
Amelia Rowch
Milton Arrowood
Capitol
League
Georgia
Mary. McLendon
Elizabeth McArthy
Central Committee
Atlanta Suffrage Organization
Conductors Strike On Savannah and Northwestern Railroad
Savannah Georgia April -- Conductors on the Savannah and Northwestern railroad go out on strike at 830 tonight after demands for higher pay and union recognition were denied. The small road employs ten conductors total and offices filled the positions. Strike called by S W C Turner vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors. The walkout was orderly and officials refused to grant a hearing while committee leaders Gallaher and McDowell sought conference.
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Savannah
Savannah and Northwestern Railroad
Brinson Railroad
Savannah and Northwestern
S. W. C. Turner
Order of
M. C. Gallaher
W. W McDowell
Commit
Call Officer Injured By Boy On A Bicycle
Call Officer James L. Palmer rushed from the gateway to the police station to answer a burglar alarm when a boy on a bicycle struck him, throwing him several feet and causing injuries to his right side and a deep cut over his left eye. He was relieved from duty and sent home for treatment. late last night he was reported improving.
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James L. Palmer
Celaver
Christians Killed by the Albanians in Monastir Vilayet
An official communication says Albanian forces with gendarmerie entered Koritsa in Monastir vilayet and began a massacre of Christians after disarming inhabitants. Vienna report from April 3 claimed Greek irregulars attacked Orista but were repulsed by Albanians.
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Athens
Korltsa
Monastir
Vienna
Avlona
Oritsa
Peace Pipe Meeting With Mayor Sparks Fireboard Hazell
Councilman Jesse B Lee visited Mayor Woodward in private yesterday and returned with a broad smile. The discussion appeared harmonious though details were not disclosed likely centered on the fireboard chairmanship. The mayor later suggested Lee as fire committee chairman while Seawright was named fire board chair, stirring political tension as Lee resisted removal.
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Jesse B. Lee
Fifth Ward
Woodward
Lea
Lee
Woolward
Seawright
Fee Board
Counilman Lee
Clean Up and Paint Up Signs Getting Results
The Industrial Bureau of Atlanta Chamber of Commerce reports strong early results from the clean up and paint up campaign. Downtown shopkeepers say slogans spark local effort as painting spreads from one storefront to neighbors and adjoins the neighboring storefront controls.
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Industrial Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
Bureau
Burglary During Tango Ball Hits Mrs Powers Home
A burglar entered Mrs Edith M Powers of 62 Williams Street during a tango ball with about 30 guests, stealing jewelry valued around 300 dollars. The theft occurred about 9 PM, unnoticed by revelers, and was not discovered until after 11 PM. A gold watch and chain recovered after a man on Houston Street bought it. detectives Wylie and Taggle pursue the remaining items, including a pin, bracelet, jackets, lavaliere, rings, and pins.
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Edith M. Powers
Williams Street
Una Powers
Miss Powers
Girls Save Purses After Snatch Thief Attack
Two girls fought off a negro snatch thief in front of 252 South Pryor street and saved their purses and money. Miss Mary Gershon and Miss Camp were bruised but unhurt. the thief fled as officers Cochran and Wood arrived. The description matches a prior theft from Alma Saliba on Hill Street, who lost a silver mesh bag and about five dollars.
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South Pryor Street
Mary Gershon
Central Avenue
Miss Camp
Gershon
Cochran
Wood
Alma Saliba
Hill Street
Saliba
Misa Gershon
To Dissolve Parliament in June
London April report states the government decided to dissolve parliament in June. The announcement follows debates and a political shift as officials confirm dissolution plans and timing.
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London
Stannara
Tto
Y W C A Campaign Opened To Gain 1000 Members
The Young Women's Christian Association launches a ten day drive to recruit 1000 members with Mrs. Clayton Callaway as membership chair and a team of workers including Mrs. Clyde King Mrs. Jackson and Miss Molly Courtney. Atlanta women are urged to join and send fees to captains or Miss Alice Logan Wings. Daily reports will show new members and leading teams.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Clayton Callaway
Clyde King
James. Jackson
Witham
Ernest C. Kontz
Joseph Broughton
Charles Whittier
Frank
Dallag Dumas
Ben
R. Colcord
Philip Ware
George M. Brown
Thomas
Federal attorneyship not for Pratt Adams in Georgia
By John Corrigan Jr Washington April Special Senator West learned from the attorney general that A Pratt Adams of Savannah would not be named district attorney for the southern district of Georgia over a dispute about leaving his father's law firm. West plans to propose another candidate from Savannah or Cordele, with two weeks likely for a decision.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Senator West
A. Pratt Adams
Savannah
Georgia
West
Adams
Naval
Robert M. Uiteh
F. T. Saussy
D. A. A. Crum
Cordele
T. J. Hill
Lida Oleae
Barry Finds Diamond Then Is Arrested
Barry Hutchins found a diamond at the Speedway and tried to sell it at a Decatur Street pawn shop. A county policeman questioned him, he was jailed overnight, but witnesses later confirmed he found the diamond, and he was released on Wednesday. The Chief keeps the stone in the safe awaiting ownership proof. If unclaimed by Saturday, Barry may face penalties or fines.
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Barry Hutchins
Barry
Speedway
Decatur Street
Mathieson
Prizes include Thirteen Automobiles in Contest
The Constitution announces a large prize contest offering thirteen automobiles as top rewards with nine district prizes and grand division cars. Eligible entrants are urged to nominate themselves or friends, submit names, and follow rules published in the paper. Cash commissions apply for new business. further details and instructions are in the contest booklet.
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Constitution Office
Constitution
Oakland
Gray & Davis
Overland Southern Automobile Company
Overland
Ludden & Batse
Luuden & Bates
The
Atlanta
Bell Phone Main
Boozer Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
James M. Boozer of Logansville filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. He lists liabilities at 3960 dollars with 800 dollars secured and assets at 714 dollars. Deputy Clerk Henley processed the filing yesterday.
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Boozer
Henley
James M. Boozer
Logansville
Crusty Ringworm All Over Face Advances in 1913 Testimony
A Corapeake North Carolina reader describes years of ringworm on the face and scalp with intense itching and crusting. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment for relief and eventual cure, noting hair regrowth and sleep restoration. The ad promotes Cuticura products and free samples via mail order.
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Sumer
L. M. Riddick
Cutieura
Dept. T. Boston
Dept
Ecsinol
Baltimore
Blood Needs Tonic Touch in Health Report
A medical note asserts that tonic methods improve blood health, claiming observable improvements for many people with the treatment. The text emphasizes a known brand or product associated with tonic blood health.
Blood sMackers Remedy Promoted By Swift Sneelie Co
An advertisement extols a Georgia made blood purifier claiming rapid cleansing of impurities with each heartbeat. It attributes relief from weary muscles and nerves to a “3.5, 5” formula from The Swift Sneelie Co in Atlanta and offers a free booklet on impoverished blood.
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Georgia
Swift Sneelie Co
Swift
Atlanta
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Nats Food Magazine
Jesse Lee
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Laville
Senatros Fougerae Co., Inc
New York
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Pachuga
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Houma
Jacobs’ Pharmacy CO
Marietta Treat
Geener St. Pryor
Hooter Ste
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Jones & Oglesby
National Stock Yards
Western and Atlantic
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Spyosita
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Ythonny Marner Anc
Nigat Ray
Simon Rolland & Co
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