Soldier Leverton Charged With Arson at Whitfield House
Marshal Ryan obtained a warrant before Justice Tailor Brent charging Prigate R. L. Leverton of company B Twenty-seventh United States infantry with arson. Leverton, detained at Fort McPherson, will be handed to state authorities for a preliminary trial. Evidence identifies him as the man seen near the Whitfield residence before the fire.
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P. Ryan
Oakiend City
Justice of the Peace
Brent
Prigate
R. L. Leverton
Company B
Twenty-seventh
United States Infantry
Fort McPherson
Leverton
Superior Court
Chatham County
Marshal Ryan
The
Constitution
Julia Whitfield
Mary Drewry
Corn
Whitsell
Wihitfield
Colonel French
Neeple
Oakland City
French
Liver and Kidneys Health Product Claim
A brief ad states Ty here Uitte Watermelon Seeds promote liver and kidney health and are sold for 40 cents at all druggists.
Smiths condition serious as police seek rearrest Johnson
Robert Smith lies in serious condition after being cut by his brother in law J W Johnson on a dairy farm Wednesday afternoon. County police request rearrest due to insufficient bond. city police fail to locate Johnson who faces trial tomorrow but may be postponed. The brothers in law fought over a cow with Johnson drawing a knife and cutting Smith in the stomach and abdomen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Robert Smith
J W Johnson
Smith
Thompson
Petition by Policy Holders for Unpaid Premiums
Federal court petition filed on behalf of Manhattan Fire Insurance Company policy holders from the Cordele agency seeking payment of unpaid premiums. Receiver Otte Kelsey named to oversee the company’s affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
Cordele Agency
Otte Kelsey
Diamonds for those interested in stones and settings
A local sale note advertises numerous diamonds and jewelry in stock both set and unset. The listing points to choices of stone and setting at 32 Whitchell 32, inviting buyers to inspect and select.
Kilpatrick Sues Fourth Ward Committee for Libel
Alderman Kilpatrick of the fourth ward sues sixteen defendants for libel over two published cards targeting his reputation as a public official. He seeks $25 000 in damages, alleging false and malicious statements designed to expose him to public hatred and ridicule.
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James W. Kilpatrick
Fourth Ward
Fourth Ward Committee
Kilpatrick
Kpatrick
M. M. Welch
Milton A. Candler
Frank Beck
Thomas Wiems, Jr
P. F. Clarke
B. L. Francis
H. L. Wilson
H R. Ravenel
John Carey
B. D. Crane
L. B. Nelson
C. L. Pettigrew
H. A. Kellam
Carl Stanton
W.D Hoyt
W. H. Harris
A. C. Bruce
Charles T. Hopkins
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Forrest Avenue
Peters Street
Aldermanic Board
Welch
Lmit
Alderman Kilpatrick
Atlanta
City of
Rapid Transit Company
Second Card to Kilpatrick Admits Public Ventilation Fight
Extracts from a committee letter to Alderman Kilpatrick question his honesty of purpose in granting long term city franchises. The text accuses him of inconsistent twenty one year limits and vows to continue ventilating his public record until its rottenness is exposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick
Fourth Ward
City Health Board to Adopt Rules for Health Officer and Crematory
The city board of health meets at 5 PM to discuss drafting rules governing the health officer and to consider approving recommendations on crematory operations. Officials debate using tank wagons with compressed air to unload refuse, eliminating odors. Mr. Collier backs the plan and will provide power lines.
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City Board of Health
G. Pierce
Hops
Sanitary Department
J.F. Lester
M. F. Collier
Collier
Lester
Pierce
Chief Hope
Board of Health
Sanfi
Governors Name Georgians Appointed Arbitrators
Governor Candler named ex Governor W J Northen of Atlanta and Judge Alex Irwin of Athens to arbitrate the tax returns of the Atlanta Railway and Power Company. They will work with W T Gentry for the railroad. Arbitrators start around August 4 and expect a report within days after. Comptroller Wright hopes for the Northen Irwin report to aid decisions on Atlanta Rapid Transit Company returns due by August 10. The Rapid Transit returns total about 357000 dollars for property as of March 14.
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Candler
W. J Northen
Atlanta
Alex 3. Irwin
Athens
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
W. T. Gentry
Northen
Erwin
Superior Court
W A. Wright
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Wright
Fot
Mrs Belle Marshall Dies in Washington Georgia
Mrs Belle Marshall aged 58 died at her home 264 Spring street at 2 pm yesterday widow of Henry H Marshall long a police officer She leaves T C Marshall an employee of Elkin Watson Drug Company and several other children Funeral services were held at the residence last night and the remains were shipped this morning to Washington Georgia for interment scheduled for today at 7 50 AM
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Belle Marshall
Spring Street
Marshall
Henry H. Marshall
T C Marshall
Elkin-Watson Drug Company
O'Clock
Washington, Ga
Burial of Miss Iria Woodruff Follows Soldier Lover’s Philippines Death
The body of Miss Iria Louise Woodruff who died by her own hand at her father's home on East Harris street was sent to Griffin for interment. Officials offered no alternate cause beyond sorrow for a soldier lover killed in the Philippines on July 4. The young woman's beauty and sprightly manners drew many grieving friends.
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Griffin
Iria Louise Woodruff
East Harris Street
Philippines
SAD DEATH OF B F SAWYER IN AGELESS ELDERLY
The infant son of Alec B and Sawyer died yesterday morning at their home 63 West Cain street. Benjamin F Sawyer aged 4 months was the only son of Mr and Mrs Sawyer and a grandson of the late B F Bayer. Interment at Westview followed the 9 am funeral. Also noted deaths include Albert Koppe who died at St Josephs infirmary and was buried from 511 West Hunter Street with interment at Westview, and Homer Armstrong buried at Mableton after arriving on the 7 20 train following his death at Grady hospital.
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Alec
Sawyer
Benjamin F. Sawyer
Albert Koppe
St. Joseph's Infirmary
West Hunter Street
Westview
Buriel
Homer Armstrong
Mableton
Grady Hospital
Body Carried to Griffin After Death in Central Georgia
The body of Willis Mangham Jonnaton, who died Wednesday night, was shipped to Griffin yesterday afternoon on the 46 train of the Central Sea Georgia railway. The funeral took place upon arrival of the train from the Methodist church.
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Griffin
Willis Mangham Jonnaton
Griffi
Central See Georgia Railway
Methodiat Church
Dispute Over Emory Speaker in State Oratorical Meet
The Georgia State Oratorical Association faces a controversy over Alfred C. Broom of Emory who may be barred as a law student under the rules. Sam Johnson of Georgia and Dahlonega's rep say they will not compete unless Emory names another speaker, risking a split as Mercer and other colleges weigh in. The issue hinges on the interpretation of the rule requiring undergraduate status in the literary department, prompting officers to decide soon as the contest nears.
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Lvely Figeas
Georgia State
Alfred C. Broom
Emory College
Atlanta
Law School
Sam Johnson
University of Georgia
Emory
Dahlonega
Mercer
Johnson
Broom
Achoo
Newnan
Origen
Finnery
Interest Grows as Policemen Contests for First Prize
Labor Day fundraising contest draws 60 candidates and supporters. Police department narrows field to five as Dan Cook withdraws. Mayo Gores Turner White Blackstone vie for top prize. police board to decide. Firemen and labor union candidates trail, with unions fielding more entrants than others.
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Express
Mayo
Gores
Will Turner
Blackstone
Dan
Cook
White
Sud Turner
Police Board
Turner
West End
A S Blackstone
Buffalo
Atlaritit
Syrup of Flea Promises Lasting Constipation Relief
In olden times people settled for temporary fixes, but now it is claimed Syrup of Flea permanently ends habitual constipation. Well informed readers are told to buy the genuine product made by the California Fle Byrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fle Byrup Co
August Weather Prospects and Past Day Conditions
Pleasant August opening with cooler air and light breezes. Yesterday’s high reached 88 7 degrees, with 33 percent humidity and a low of 70 4. Mean 80 about two degrees above normal. Forecast calls for fair, pleasant days ahead, August expected to be milder than July with normal August around 76. Rainfall may come in later weeks, but overall weather opening shows improvement and optimism.
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Marbur
Cunrise
Signs Over Sidewalks: Saloon Signs Violating City Law
Officer John Dodd filed cases Wednesday against saloon owners A E Tennis Proprieter of the Inter Ocean Ja cob Vogt of the Pabst William Brown of the Globe and Bell Gifford of the Office for signs protruding over sidewalks The police chief believes the offenses are technical and the cases may yield fines rather than heavy penalties, reflecting a habitual issue with long standing signs.
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John Dodd
E. Tennis
Inter Ocean
Jacob Vogt
Pabst
Wiliam Brown
Globe
Ll, Gifford
Dodd
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