Talking Fingers Car Crash Toll in Atlanta Suit
Thomas Elfe a deaf mute with mangled fingers sues Georgia Railway and Electric Company for 15000 damages after a Decatur trolley strike left him unable to speak or hear. He says he signed a low settlement, later challenged by his brother and lawyers. The accident occurred April 7 on Edgewood avenue with amputations and extensive injuries.
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Thomas Elfe
Poplar Street
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Hill Wiigat
Hilfe
Elfe
Edgewood Avenue
Decatur
Speer
Macon
Hay
Macah
Gar
Atlanta’ Hospital
Atlanta
John A Elfe
Hin & Wright
Rioting Suppressed in Marne Region Over Champagne Label
In Marne and nearby departments riotous protests subsided after the French Chamber of Deputies nullified the Senate’s delimitation plan for the champagne district. Premier Monis planned to refer the matter to the council of state as the army maintained a presence. Two ringleaders were arrested at Venteuil as gendarmes faced aggressive crowds and efforts to seize incriminating papers.
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Epermy
Department of
Marne
France
Caim
Maine
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Premier Monls
Council
Ite
Venteuil
Champagne
Mmita
Department of Maine
Atart
Aube
Work begins on Mitchell widening project
The street committee of council decided the widening of West Mitchell street between Elbott and Davis streets will start immediately. Councilman Curtis reported $3,800 in cash was subscribed by property owners along with all necessary property. one owner has not agreed, and condemnation proceedings will be started.
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Weat Mitchell Street
Elbott and
Davis Streets
Council
Curtis
Emery and Howard Headed to Cincinnati for Club Talk
Washington April 14 Chairman Emery of the tariff board and former Georgia congressman William B Howard now a board member left for Cincinnati to address the Commercial Club. They are expected to discuss the board's work on the Payne Aldrich law wear and cotton schedules.
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Washington
Emery
Tariff Board
Willam B Howard
Georgia
Cincinnati
Commercial Club
Ikig
Mery
Washington council opposes state prohibition violation
Washington Ga April 14 The city council at its regular meeting passed an ordinance prohibiting the express company and other transportation firms from handling whisky shipped from Georgia into Washington in violation of state law The city cannot action shipments received from outside the state due to interstate commerce rules.
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Washington, Ga
City Council
Washington
Express Company
Georgia
Atlanta Contends Dry Town Debate After Whisky Reports Stalled
The city debates enforcement a week after the McClelland ordinance. Transportation firms reportedly have not filed any whisky shipment reports, fearing federal law conflicts. Police will probe as officials seek why reports are missing and whether a test case will follow.
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Atlanta
Subcommittee Named for Trinity Architect
Building committees met in Judge W A Hammond's office to appoint a three member subcommittee to select an architect for a new Trinity church at Trinity avenue and Washington street. The subcommittee will report to the main committee today at noon and is expected to finalize the architect choice and discuss other matters.
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Trinity Church
Trinity Avenue
Washington Street
W A Hammond
Judge Hammond
Nine More Near Beer Dealers Plucked in Savannah
Savannah authorities report nine additional near beer dealers seized today and an extra 2700 dollars deposited with the court of ordinary, bringing two day total to 13200. The figure stirs debate as Chatham County reclaims its share of the privilege, with only twenty two dealers remaining unpaid.
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Savannah
Chatham
Death of Glenwood postmaster Lewis T Beacham
Helena Ga April 14 Lewis T Beacham postmaster at Glenwood Ga died this afternoon at 1 o clock from Bright disease after years of illness He was prominent in the area engaged in the sawmill business He leaves his wife three children and two brothers C B Beacham postmaster at Lumber City and R H Beacham of Empire Ga The interment will be in Glenwood at 2 o'clock Saturday
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Lewis T. Beacham
Helena
Lewis T Beacham
Glenwood
Bright
Beacham
C B. Beacham
Lumber ‘City
R. H Beacham
Empire, Ga
Alford Earns Living By Fistic Trade In Court
Paul Alford a young white man described as a professional fighter faced a police court case after he attacked Marechal of Owl Pharmacy Western Heights. He admitted being hired to whip people and that his fine would be paid, and the recorder ordered a $25.75 fine and $200 bond for assault and battery.
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Recorder
Paul Alford
Alford
Vhh Marechal
Qwl
Western Heights
Alford Ani
Redan
Death of J A Virgil Former Atlanta Employee
News from Atlanta confirms the death of A Virgil a former Constitution employee and prominent Atlanta resident. He died Friday at his family home in Norman Ohio after a period of paralysis. He leaves wife Mary L Virgil and four children Joseph Judith Virgil of Oklahoma 12 are 5 G Hall and C A Virgil of Atl
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Atlanta
A. Virgil
The
Constitution
Norman
Ohio
Virgil
DeKalb County
Oklahoma
Mary L. Viren
Joseph and
Judith Virgil
G. Hall
C. A Virgil
United States probes slaying of Americans in Agua Prieta
Douglas Ariz April 14 United States District Attorney Joseph E Morrison arrived in Douglas to investigate killings and wounding of American citizens in yesterday's battle at Agua Prieta He focused on the wounding of A R Dickson who sheltered at the Agua Prieta railroad station on ground owned by an American company Shots struck Dickson first in the thigh then a near leg wound as a federal squad advanced a flank toward the Americans The attackers claimed non combatant status while a Mexican insurgent killed their leader in the same incident Dickson a wealthy miner two years old
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Douglas, Ariz
United States
Joseph E Morrison
Douglas
Agua Prieta
A R. Dickson
Dickson
W OC Green
Indictment Planned for Macon Near Beer Dealers
Macon Georgia reports the grand jury will indict delinquent near beer dealers next week for failure to pay the $200 state license. The article notes several dealers have not complied. The case highlights enforcement of beverage taxation and licensing laws in the region.
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Macon Ga
Macon
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Mitchell Widening
Howard
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Natura Auto
Rome
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