Detective Ansley and wife arrest in swindle case
A sensational case centers on Detective W W Ansley and his wife, held on cheating and swindling charges. The Looney Barratt agency is implicated, with alleged forged contracts and losses to the Plant system and Augusta streetcar firm. Ansley was arrested in Augusta. his wife in Atlanta, jailed then released on bond. Detective Barrett claims to have uncovered fraudulent contracts and that the couple received funds for cases never completed. The two warrants were issued Tuesday. investigators await Ansley’s return for a court appearance aided by Attorney Burton Smith.
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W. W. Ansley
Augusta
Looney-Barratt
Tom Barrett
Ansley
of the Constitution
Grant
Barrett
Anstey
Looney-Barrett
Au-gusta
Augusta Car Company
Chasewood
Atlanta
W. WW. Anstey
Chicago
Slaughter
T. A. Barrett
Dave Looney
Looney
Ransom Payne
Aussta
Analey
Hewitt and Wootten
Manly
Burton Smith
Brave Lad Shoots Burglar Defending His Home
Frank Adair, thirteen, fired his father's pistol when a burglar forced a Park avenue window. He shot twice, heard the intruder cry out, then notified his father who was nearby. No blood traces were found, but Mr Adair praised his son's marksmanship and bravery.
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Frank Adair
Forrest Adair
Park Avenue
Mr. Adair
Frank
Jury awards Jones two thousand against railroad
The jury in the R L Jones versus Central of Georgia Railroad case returned a verdict after eight hours of deliberation at ten o'clock last evening at the hotel where the trial had been held. The award totaled two thousand dollars.
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Jones
R. L. Jones
Central of Georgia Railroad Company
Baptists to Host Banquet for Dr MacArthur Tonight
Dr. MacArthur of New York will be guest of honor at a banquet at the Kimball House in Atlanta hosted by the Atlanta Baptist General Union. He is pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest Baptist organizations, currently visiting south Georgia on a lecture tour.
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Dr. MacArthur
New York
Himball House
Robert 8. MacArthur
D.D
New York City
Kimball House
Atlanta Baptist General Union
MacArthur
Calvary Baptist Church
United States
Hoe
South Georgia
Banquet Honors Dr MacArthur in Atlanta
The text notes that he has consented to stop in Atlanta to attend a banquet in his honor. Colonel B F Abbott, president of the union, will introduce Dr MacArthur tonight as the orator. After remarks, Dr W W Landrum of the First Baptist Church will give a brief address. Only these three speeches will be delivered.
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Atlanta
B. F. Abbott
The
Union
Dr. MacArthur
New York
W. W. Landrum
First Baptist Church
Unprecedented Demands by Counties on State Officials
An aged Chinese person named WM is to be laid to rest as counties press for state officials to act. The notice outlines unexpected demands, signaling strained local governance.
Funeral for Lung Few To Be Held At Westview Cemetery
A long time Atlanta resident Lung Few, 58, died after leg amputation at Grady hospital. The Christian Chinaman and Sixth Baptist member will be buried at Westview with elaborate ceremonies. A large crowd is expected.
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Westview Cemetery
Lung Few
Atlanta
A. C. Ward
Insurance policy dispute on semi-tontine plan case
The New York Appellate Division upheld Justice Gildersleeve’s ruling in favor of Mary Hackett who claimed a share of Equitable life policy profits under a semi-tontine plan. The suit sought a ratable portion of profits. the company argued policyholders cannot sue for such accounting and that surplus distributions are discretionary. The appellate court affirmed.
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Supreme Court of New York
Mary Hackett
Pittsburg
Equitable
Court of Appeals
Greet
Gildersleeve
Greef
Appelate
Gildershere
Medical College Janitor Charged with Assault
Patrolmen DeBray and Coker arrested B. M. Scott, a Negro janitor at the Electric Medical College, on charges of assaulting a seven year old Negro girl at Grant park. He was arraigned before the recorder and jailed without bail as evidence appears conclusive. The orphaned child at 222 Auburn avenue is critically ill and may die.
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Medical College
DeBray and
Coker
B. M. Scott
Eelectic Medical College
Grant Park
Scott
Auburn Avenue
Railway Notes Reflect Shifts in Rail Leadership and Alliances
General Agent W. T. Pratt will move from Pittsburg to New York on May 1 as eastern chief succeeding C. O. Gwatkin who retires. The Richmond Petersburg and Carolinian line nears full track connection with a test train. Thomas F. Ryan litigation moves toward dismissal in Raleigh. Burlington plans own rails to Ogden within eighteen months, with rail orders and changing alliances. Lackawanna sees Raymond Du Puy resigning May 1, C. H. Ketcham to fill, Buffalo appointment noted. Rockefeller rumored to hold Missouri Pacific stock with Goulds, possibly reshaping leadership. Arbitration rules for joint passenger committees outlined with new ticket and stopover provisions.
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W. T. Pratt
Wisconsin Central
New York
Pittsburg
C. O. Gwatkin
Burlington
Ogden
Far West
Union Pacific
Raymond du Puy
Andrew Reasoner
Lackawanna
C. H. Ketcham
Ketcham
West Shore
Buffalo
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Missouri Pacific
Goulds
Gould
Rockefellers
Missouri Pacile
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Weas
Joint Passenger Committee
Farmer
Trunk Line Passenger Committee
Central Passenger Committee
Peruna praised by Hebbardsville woman for grippe cure
Mrs. Jane Gift of Hebbardsville recounts severe grippe six years ago, doctors unable to help, and how Peruna relief led to full recovery after reading a testimonial. She credits Peruna for enabling her to work again and staying cured. Additional letters praise Peruna’s effect on digestion and general health from Henry Shimel and others.
Monroe Officials Weigh Subscriptions Over Primary Ballots
A Monroe county committee faces a delicate issue as ballots printed without several candidates’ names cause a stir. A prominent citizen notified Atlanta officials of the omission while urging statehouse officers remain aligned with local Democrats before May 1. Additional tickets may be printed to meet committee demands.
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Monica County
Democratic Committee
Georgia
House
Monroe
Candler
Cook
Terrell
Wright
Stevens
G. R. Glenn
R. E. Park
Macon
Elbert
Talbot
Glascock
Heard
Statehouse
Democratic Party
Monroe County
Atlanta
Glenn
Monrod
Local court cases against Southern Railway arise
Several small-claims suits filed in city court name the Southern Railway Co for damages. Don Hubbard alleges 500 dollars for injuries after a live stock incident on a train. Clem Magnum seeks 1900 dollars claiming a running board injury. Both suits list R Alston as attorney and describe injuries from mishaps aboard a train or car. A separate notice appoints a major for the Third Georgia regiment at Augusta. In Whitehall street a white man, Morgan, stabbed a negro youth, Charles Brassell, with a pocket knife. Brassell hospitalized and Morgan jailed, with self defense claimed by Morgan and friends.
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Don Hubbard
FL R. Alston
Southern Railway Company
Mm Merchef
Clem Magnum
Southern Railround Company
Ite
Clr. Alston
Byrd the Tergune
Georgia
Augusta
Hl Morgan
Staiert Chariie Lrassell
Whitehall Street
Bragsel
Grady Hospital
Morg
Morgan
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Detective Barrett
Looney-Barrett Detective Agency
Bismarck
Dr. King
Baptists
Rort. Ss. MacArthur
Atlanta Baptist Social Union
Acton of Monme
Richmond, Petersburg
Caroling
Richmond
Petersburg
William H. Page
R. O. Burton
Raleigh
N. C
Thomas F. Ryan
United States Court of Appeals At
Raleigh and Gaston Railroad
Santa Fe I
Morton
Streator
Til
Jane Gift
Hebbardsville
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Cu- Tambus
Henry A. Shimei
Newperrytown
Henry
Ohio
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall St
Josephine Pothill
Due West
S.C
Catarth
S. S
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