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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1916

Page

14

City tax foreclosures sweep Atlanta by 1940s records

A long foreclosure list describes multiple city lots in Atlanta Ward 9 and surrounding Fulton County tracts. Properties fronting Cleveland, Newton, Wilson, Back and other streets, with owners including Lucy W Wilson, J L Womack, White & Frey, Allen Whitaker, Wilson, John Williams, J Wilson, J A Wells, Birdie Watson, E W Williams, Samuel Wolf, Jane White Estate, and others. Each entry notes fi fa actions in favor of the City of Atlanta for taxes owed in years ranging from 1910 to 1919, with lots variously described by land lots, districts, and street numbers and described as vacant or improved properties.

Atlanta Fulton County Georgia Slims Gardner Aaid Street Puslen Leviedon Allen Whitaker 14Th Humphries Street Higns Tower Wells Streets Eame Jane White Ett

Vacant Lot in Atlanta Tax Levy Case Over Womack Property

In Atlanta Georgia a parcel described as lot 240 in the 15th District De Kalb fronting 189 feet on Hil Crest street between Miller and Euclid runs 125 feet back, known as Wa on Hil Crest Street, is vacant property. Levied on as property of JT J Womack to satisfy a tax lien against Womack for city taxes due in 190.

Atlanta Fulton County Georgia Evans Street Jonespora Wood Streets Aldredge EOOM Cty of E .Mo Williams de Kalb Hil Crest Street Miller Street Euclid Avenue Warneck JT 1. Womack Ful Vnounty Patterson E F Watson de Hhart Eunty Middle Street Canter Auanta Vrs Watson Alanta Ft. Fa L6th DeKalb County Woodbine Avenue Boulevard DeKalb City of Wood Levisdam IA Wood de Kath Chatham Street Teller and Candler Said J L Momack

Property levied in Fulton County for city taxes against JL Womack

In Fulton County Georgia the city of Atlanta levies execution on land lot 18 with 50 foot frontage on Greenwood Avenue between Highland and Frederica streets. The lot runs 300 feet south to a house numbered 395, an improved property adjoining Wilkes. Womack is named as owner of record, with taxes due for the year 1910.

Atlanta 14Th Fulton County Georgia Cleveland Street Seaboard Wade Streets Mila J. L. Womack Womack City of Atlanta Districo Tafton County Wilson Cig of Atlanta Agilnet Sant B Wilson Greenwood Avenue Highland Avenue Frederica Street Wilkes JL. Womack Irwin Street Jackson and Hillard Ralls Atanta Ada T Ralla AP Herrington Therkfeld Marcy and Cragman Reese Teviedon Mattis Jackson Safi Fa City of Washington Pulliam M # Steele M B Steele C_E Thomas JM Fuller

City Tax Lien Notices for Atlanta Districts 1915 1916

Numerous Fi Fa notices list city tax liens in Atlanta ward and Fulton DeKalb areas. Each entry details lot numbers, streets such as Wylie Webster Gl ibon Higham Atlanta avenues, district placements, frontages and depths, with owners including Watts Coleman Turner R W Webster E F Watson J P Wright Paul Wilkes and W W Worley.

City tax foreclosures on multiple Atlanta parcels in 1915 era

A list of city tax executions against properties in Atlanta including land lots in the 14th and 11th districts of Fulton County. Parcels on Griffin Street, Peachtree Street, Randolph Street, Irwin Street, Kalb Street, and more are described with fronts, depths, and adjoining owners. Each entry notes the owner liable and the tax year, from 1911 to 1916, with venditioni exponas details and marshal actions.

Heart Songs limited time offer ends this Saturday

Only three days remain to secure a copy of Heart Songs. The collection features old and familiar tunes by our fathers whose popularity endures, with distribution said to be wide and far reaching. The constitution offer will be withdrawn next Saturday, leaving readers three days to use the coupon printed elsewhere in the paper.

New Board Members to Discuss Duties in Georgia

A. M Schoen chairman of the Georgia members of the national preparedness board has called a meeting for this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The session will be held in the chairman’s offices located in the Trust Company of Georgia building.

A. M Schoen Georgia National Preparedness Board Truat Company of Georgia

British Cabinet Under Fire Over Conscription

London April 17—Cabinet faces a decision on whether married men should be conscripted amid fierce press attacks and alleged government blunders in Antwerp Dardanelles and Mesopotamia. The Times cites German dispositions along Flanders and France. Rumors speak of cabinet dissensions as ministers debate universal service while the war council meets. No general compulsion expected. reports say decisions align with earlier dispatches. Premier Asquith to brief Parliament with any outcomes tomorrow after a royal audience with King George.

London Cabinet Council Antwerp Dardanelles Mesopotamia Times Flanders France Great Britain Council of Ministers War Council Asquith Associated Presa Press Association Augusth George

No German babies dying from lack of milk claims debunked

Samuel McClure reports from The Hague that German infant mortality fell in 1916 versus 1914, with Berlin showing a 17 percent drop. He notes reports of German babies dying from milk shortage are ludicrous, citing government statistics from 25 cities and higher health among soldiers and schoolchildren.

the Hague Cvin Empire von Bethmann-Hollweg McClura Germany Germany Secured By Mr Mec Clure Berlin

Unmarried Men Lead as Breakers of Law

New York report shows unmarried men outnumber married ones among arraigned criminals. In ten years 22 331 single men were accused versus 9 492 married men. Ages 21 to 30 yield most crime. few past 70 convicted. Criminals seek free counsel as lawyers earn no pay except in murder cases.

New York New York County

British Eretria crew strikes in Tampa over wage demand

In Tampa on April 17 the crew of the British steamship Eretria walked off the ship demanding a 26 percent wage increase. They reported the issue to Federal Commissioner Crane and consulted the British vice consul, who ordered a return to duty, which the men refused. Thirty five sailors are involved, arguing wages are too low for the risks of facing submarines while loading phosphate for a French port.

Tampa Fla Eretria the Wright Crane

France to Get Loan From New York Banks

New York April 17 reports that France will obtain a loan backed by no French government obligation. The loan will be secured by securities of neutral countries, with amount and interest rates to be determined.

France New York

New York Presbytery Attacked as Disloyal

The Cincinnati presbytery adopted an overture to the general assembly to cut off the New York presbytery from membership citing long-continued disloyalty. The stormy session at First Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati followed Rev Charles Austin urging unity among ministers present.

Cincinnati

Measure to Enlarge Commerce Commission passes House

Washington April 17 The Adam son bill to enlarge the interstate commerce commission to nine commissioners at $10,000 with authority to subdivide the commission into three or more sections for distribution of its work was passed today by the house and sent to the senate. The measure was urged by President Wilson due to increased business of the commission.

Washington Adamson Interstate Commerce Commission House Senate Wilson

Mystery of Dorothy Arnold Cleared by Alleged Confession

Cranston April 17 Edward Glennorris an inmate at the state prison asserts a confession solving the Dorothy Arnold disappearance. He describes burial in a West Point area cellar after a New Rochelle operated abduction in December 1910, naming unknown wealthy paymaster and an accomplice nicknamed Little Louie. He offers to help locate the burial house, while authorities remain cautious about the claim and its veracity.

Cranston RJ Dorothy Arnold New York Edward Glennorris West Point New Rochelle Davis Glennorris Little Louie Seventh Avenue Francia R Arnold Providence Miss Arnold

Family Narrow Escape As Fire Damages Residence

A fire of unknown origin at the home of C. NR Lewis an employee of Gulf Refining company on 372 Last Fair Street caused fire and water damage estimated at $500. Mr Lewis his wife and baby woke to smoke and escaped with difficulty around 12:30 this morning.

C. NR Lewis Gulf Refining Company Last Fair Street Lewis

More Drastic Rules About U S Passports

Washington April 17 The executive order by President Wilson tightens passport rules citing abuse concerns. It rejects clerks certificate identity without federal court access and limits certification to naturalization privileged state courts. Renewals for frequent travelers may use original applications, reducing new passport needs. Austria Hungary imitates birth or naturalization proof for holders abroad, prompting U S requests to allow affidavits for those already traveling.

Washington Wilson State Department Europe Austria-Hungary Estate Department Austria

State confiscates team hauling liquor

Charleston West Virginia April 17. Commissioner of Prohibition Fred C Blue announced that vehicles used to convey intoxicants into the state from saloon license states will be confiscated by prohibition officers. The policy was first put into effect when three alleged bootleggers were arrested with a large supply of whisky hauled in a wagon drawn by two mules. the team wagon and liquor were confiscated.

Charleston W Va Fred C Blue West Virginia

Indiana author Meredith Nicholson not likely for war post

Washington April 17 after a conference with Secretary Baker Senator Kern said the chances of appointing Meredith Nicholson Indiana author as assistant secretary of war are very doubtful Baker has not reached a final decision but if the appointment goes to Indiana Nicholson would receive it

Washington Baker Kern Meredith Nicholson Indiana Nicholson

Tango the Marvelous Remedy for Corn Pain

No more inflamed toes from caustic remedies. Tango removes the corn core painlessly and leaves skin pink. If it fails to root out the core, druggists refund the money. Made and guaranteed by Jacobs' Pharmacy, Atlanta. Adv.

Jacobs’ Pharmacy Atlanta

Senate ready to act on army measure amid party clash

Washington April 17 rapid defeat of amendments to the army reorganization bill left the Senate poised to vote on the measure and pending changes starting tomorrow afternoon. Senator Borah pressed his charge against the national guard while Reed Pom erone defended it. other proposals to raise guard enlistments and create an industrial force were rejected. Brandegee amendment to boost regular army strength to 250000 will be considered tomorrow.

Washington Senate National Guard Rio Grande Reeda West Point Annapolis Lee Maryland Im Congresa Works Pacific Coast Brandegee

Walker to Announce for renomination

Washington April 17 special Representative Randall Walker returned to Washington from Baltimore after caring for his ill father at Johns Hopkins The Johns Hopkins surgeon suggested a possible relief without surgery Walker has not yet formally announced reelection due to his father’s illness and his congressional duties He plans to announce within a few days with five months to the primary.

Washington Randall Walker Baltimore Young Johns Hopkins TD J Walkers Congress Walker

Reckless Auto Running Charged to E. S. Smith

E S Smith of Cataula was arrested early Monday by officers Mashburn and Roberts charged with reckless running after he struck a wagon of the Standard car company at Marietta and Ping streets injuring the mule He was released on a copy of charges and will appear before Reverder Johnson at 230 o clock Tuesday afternoon

Smith Cataula Mashburn and Roberts Standard Car Company Marietta Ping Streets Reverder Johnson

Huge Mellon to be cut by Ohio Standard Oil

Cleveland Ohio April 17 Directors of the Standard Oil company announced a special meeting of shareholders May 26 to authorize a 100 percent dividend equal to 4560000 in the form of new stock The move will increase the capitalization of the company from 3600000 to 7090000 The company last year paid cash dividends of 12 a share and has paid

Cleveland Ohio Standard Oil Company Today

Uric Acid In Meat Brings Rheumatism

A health note asserts rheumatism stems from excess uric acid from meat and rich foods. It advises warmth, dry feet, and high water intake, plus a week of four ounces of Salts dissolved in water daily to stimulate kidneys and reduce uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive remedy.

Jacobs Liver Salt Promises Constipation Relief

Constipation weakens defenses and may cause chronic illness through liver inactivity and toxin buildup. Jacobs' Liver Salt is advertised as a pleasant laxative that cleanses the liver, relieves constipation, and supports regular evacuation. Available 25 or 50 cents from Jacobs' Pharmacy Atlanta or druggists.

Jacobs’ Pharmacy Atlanta

Segregation Injunction Hits St Louis Court Action

In St Louis on April 17 a federal district court enjoined enforcement of the citys segregation ordinance. Judge Dyer said the order was temporary pending the Supreme Courts ruling on a Louisville case. The ordinance bars whites and negros from blocks where a set percent of homes are of the opposite race. The decision affirms equal rights under law and notes pending higher court action.

St Louis St. Louis Federal District Court Dyer Federal Supreme Court Louisville Mashington Supreme Court White Richmond Baltimore

Fight postponed on anti compact law hearing

A postponed hearing on the anti compact law was moved to Wednesday by the secretary. The session before the insurance commissioner and the attorney general in Columbia was delayed and will now proceed later this week.

Tolumbus Cnfariin Supreme Cent Chlro Rust Etary Heliain Columbia

Calomel Sold As Safer Substitute Rumor

Disjointed advertisement text warns that four people suffer salivation from calomel and promotes a questionable liquid substitute as a safer, non irritating option. It claims quick relief from biliousness, sluggishness, and headaches, urging readers to try the alternative instead of calomel.

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