Board Confronts Lengthy Beavers Case At Meeting
Commissioners press Defense and Board for time to complete charges against Chief Beavers. Clarke demands a long hearing while Key resists and Fain admonishes order as Verney cites Rule No. 150. Tense exchange centers on how long the proceedings will last.
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Christman
Mr. Key
Commissioner Clarke
Beavers
Clarke
Key
Fain
Verney
Heavers
Fein
Board
Thad
Torce
Fiest
Arthur Coney
Manly
Ball
Jennings
Sam Sheppard
Verney amendment sparks Atlanta police trial session chaos
The Atlanta hearing on Chief Beavers continues as Commissioners Verney and Johnson press for expedited defense time while questioning witnesses. Judge Candler testifies to police department familiarity. defense witness McCord lauds Beavers, voicing sympathy with anti liquor efforts amid disputes over misconduct claims.
Beavers era under scrutiny in Atlanta police hearing
Testimony shows mixed views on Chief Beavers and Harmony within the police and detective units. Judges, aldermen, and ex-officials discuss efficiency, race dynamics, and calls for better resources amid ongoing investigations and cross examinations.
Beavers Testimony Marks Police Board Hearing
Chief Beavers addresses the board after being sworn in a tense, direct deposition. Witnesses including Beavers’ lieutenants and city officials defend his competence and cooperation with departments while noting internal friction and calls for harmony among city leaders.
Chief Defends Actions and Requests Board Mercy
A police chief testifies about his leadership, praising his officers and denying wrongdoing. He defends enforcing all laws, closes the red light district, and says suspicions about neglecting ill officers are unfounded. He apologizes for any hurt and asks the board to overlook the incident to make him a better chief.
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Thoreues
Red Light
Bose
Police Relief Association
NO SEABOARD DECREASE DECLARED BY HARAHAN
Norfolk August W J Harahan president of the Seaboard Air Line railway denied Savannah reports of a earnings decline this year He said there would be no decrease and predicted a healthy increase He attributed last year’s dip to war related inefficiencies in operation and stated Seaboard was improving performance
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W J Harahan
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Savannah
Seaboard
Harahan
Southern
Shoe Reform Urged by Osteopaths at AOA Meeting
Portland August 2 at the nineteenth annual convention of the American Osteopathic Association Dr Kendrick Smith of Boston urged reform in footwear saying no nation abuses feet as American women do He called for proper foot posture and natural position of the feet to reduce harm and improve comfort This report notes the opening session and a call for practical changes in shoe wear.
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Ore
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Kendrick Smith
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China
Detroit Plans Purchase of Street Railway System
Detroit city officials confirm agreement to buy the Detroit United Railway lines. The board of street railroad commissioners approved the contract and the city council will set a date for a popular vote on the charter amendment authorizing the purchase. The final price will be determined by the Wayne County circuit court.
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Nineteen Injured In Train Siding Collision Near Buena Vista
Nineteen persons were injured slightly today when a Norfolk and Western passenger train side-swiped a freight near Buena Vista, Virginia. Authorities investigated the incident and reported minor injuries with no fatalities.
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Auto Crash Wounds Four On Mayson Turner Road
A midnight accident on Mayson Turner Road near the E A Danehoo residence left four injured. Victims include Viola Gamble 18 of 644 1 2 Marietta Street with head injuries, Mrs Ernest Anne Huffington of South Georgia with forehead lacerations, Thomas A Plaster of 182 Hampton Street with facial wounds, and Hampton's wife with bruises. The car reportedly spun after front wheel spokes broke at a curve, throwing occupants into the road. Ambulance crews from A O Hey Son preceded to Grady Hospital.
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R Huffington
South Georgia
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Grady Hospital
Allies prepare for long struggle says Corey
New York August 2 William E Corey former U S Steel president arrived on the Espagne from Bordeaux and said the allies expect at least three more years of war. He noted uncertainty about U S entry but thought it likely to happen. He added Russia would need time to reorganize and that the allies require more manufactured iron, which would be good business for the United States. The Coreys stayed at their chateau near Dart, opened to convalescent soldiers.
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Germany Takes Control Of The Cotton Industry
Rotterdam August 2 German newspapers report the government will take over all German cotton industry. An issued order states that from August 2 all textile factories in Westphalia will operate under state control to ensure equitable distribution of cotton among German factories.
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Westphalia
Germany
Kaiser Credits God With Teutonic Gains On the Eastern Front
Cologne reports Cardinal Hartmann, archbishop of Cologne, said he congratulated Emperor William on recent military gains. The emperor replied that God above had helped them, speaking with deep conviction. London dispatch notes this as part of wartime morale.
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Cologne
London
Hartmann
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