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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1916

Page

13

Crematory plant to close Tuesday

George C Spence, attorney for the Destructor Co of New York, says the crematory will shut down next Tuesday. He argues the move is due to heavy operating losses and the city’s unreasonable stance, not coercion, and notes the city could obtain court-ordered use via a receiver during an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The article asserts the plant has burned garbage more satisfactorily for three years and outlines extensive court findings supporting payment for construction and operation.

George C Spence Destructor Company New York City Meht Hie United States Supreme Court Spence Ius United States Rudolph Hering Gavriel Ro Solomon Akti “Unta Vaon Georgia School of Technology Washairan Frank Cailor Impany Atlanta Atrenta

Pretty Greek Bride Arrives For Wedding Of War Hero

Reorge Nikas, now a prominent business figure in the Greek colony, arrives with fiancée Marica Kentistou from Styra Kanistras. He earned a Macedonian war medal and leads the Imperial Fruit Co. as weddings await his English progress. the couple plans nuptials next month after her arrival amid town life and local scenes.

Reorge Nikas Styra Kanistras Greece Imperial Fruit Company, Inc Maria Kentistou Styra Kamnistias Styra Kanistias Marica Kanzistias County Hugh Dorsey Fulton George Hood Sne Ste George America Land of Fortune Harente Ma-ricas of the Anklea Reviow Mitchell Street Imperial Wrait Co Tre Lie Imperial Cafe Por Marita Matica

City weighs action after crematory dispute and debt

The health board refuses further steps at the crematory case, leaving settlement to council. Tentzen warns action is needed to avoid old garbage dumping practices. The city owes about 115000 on plant contract with total costs near 180000. funds in treasury may cover the balance, with plans to delay remaining costs.

Bond of Health Neambers General Council Mornday Sh Owas Board of Health Coin al Heft

Irish Horse Traders Gather for Funeral

Funeral services were held for four members of the Irish horse traders clan at the Immaculate Conception Church. Pat McGuire, 66, died at Reidsville January 4 and was buried at West View. The bodies of Mrs Pat Gorman, her three month old daughter, and Mrs Bridget Sherlock, 69, who died at Rebecca Georgia on September 1, were to be taken to Nashville Tennessee for burial.

Alabama Immaculate Conception Roman Catholi Pat McGuire Reidsville West View Pat Gorman Gormnan

Patterson and son held in Orovitz case

Warcross Ga April 78 investigation into the death of Je Orovitz from an assault Wednesday afternoon led to arrest of W W Puttergon and his son Zeddie and the identification of an eye witness Emma Jackson. She testified a young white man struck Orovitz with a soda bottle at the back of the Orovitz store. She later named the younger Patterson as the man she saw, while two others were released. Jury continues with proceedings and plans to resume tomorrow. Remains were taken to Albany for burial.

Warcross Sperial Je Orovitz W. W. Puttergon Zeddie Emma Jackson Orovitz Qorevitz Orevitz Patterson Young Patterson Orevite J . Westberry Lloyd Boone Jr Aci Albany

Fair Weather Forecast Improves Across Eastern U S

Last night’s forecast for Saturday promised fair and balmy weather with a light frost in Chicago Toledo and Des Moines. Forecasters expect warmer conditions in coming days as a disturbance north of North Dakota alters weather. no rain anticipated in the near future for the region.

Martinee United States Chicago Toledo Tes Moines North Dakota

Snow Dec 27-year Record Falls in New England

Snow covered eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, reaching about two inches in Boston and Providence. The late fall event marked the latest snow for such a fall in over 27 years, with flakes melting quickly and little disruption reported across New Bedford Lowell and surrounding areas.

New England Boston Massachusetts Rhode I Island Providence H. T New Bedford Lowell

Philadelphia Return Fare On Sale April Two For All Route

Tickets for a round trip to Philadelphia go on sale April 2 with a 24.80 dollar rate. Return until June 4 is allowed. City ticket office at 74 Pear Tree Street provides information via Ivy 810. Atlanta. Southern RAF service reflects the issuer.

City Ticket Office Pearhtree SL Ivy Atlanta Southern Raf

Shippers Lase Renewed Fight Over Reduced Tariffs

Atlanta shipper groups led by the Atlanta Freight Bureau and the Merchants and Manufacturers Association filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission through Attorney W A Wimbish. They allege railroads acted in haste to enforce new rates since January 1 1916, violating the Sherman anti trust law by conspiratorially putting tariffs in force without adequate study by the suspension board.

Southeast Atlanta Shippers

Unusual Recovery in Paralyzed Teen at Santo Hospital

An 18 year old girl Miss Anna Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Jenkins of 62 Alamo avenue TECO leaped from paralysis after doctors prepared to operate on tiny arteries in her right arm. She grasped the vessel and moved the limb stunning the physicians who called it one of the most singular recoveries in medical history.

Nady Hospital M Anna Jenkins M J Jenkins Alamo Avenue Teco Miss Jenking Jenking

Three Youths Charged With Murder in Georgia

Three youths from Willacoochee Dougas Ga are jailed by Sheriff Hicket gon on murder charges in the death of Mat Cleveland an elderly Black man shot in Willacoochee last week The coroner jury ruled death by gunfire from unknown parties The arrests follow community interest and reports of strong evidence against the suspects Sullivan Day Sheppard Sears Jr and others are named trades likely to attract attention

Auto Strikes Child on Decatur Street

George Powell six year old son of Mr and Mrs R O Powell of Decatur was struck by an auto Thursday evening as he ran onto the street after a ball near his home. The car owned by J T Walker of Chattanooga allegedly tried to stop but could not avoid the collision. Powell suffered a fractured skull and was badly injured.

George Powell R. O. Powell Decatur J. T. Walker Chattahoochie

Three Washington Street Homes Damaged by Fire

Fire of unknown origin early Friday afternoon damaged three Washington street residences. The blaze began at 615 Washington street, spreading to 620 and 612 Washington street, impacting the homes of W F Allen E C Bell and J W Tasksanka. No injuries reported though residents evacuated as crews fought the flames.

Washington Street W F Allen E. C. Bell J. W.tsanska Washington I Street

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