Rome Fireman Fired in Rome Georgia
Rome Georgia August 4 special report Sudderth fired as Rome Fire Department member after a year of service amid differences with the administration. His successor named John McConnell.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
12
Rome Georgia August 4 special report Sudderth fired as Rome Fire Department member after a year of service amid differences with the administration. His successor named John McConnell.
Uric acid poisons the body and fermentation wastes clog organs. Jacobs Liver Salt is advertised as a mild tonic that cleanses the liver and bowels, removes waste and toxins, and supports normal organ function without harsh after effects. Sold at Incobe's and druggists.
Macon Georgia August 4 Special Seventy five Georgia police chiefs attended the opening session of the first annual convention in Macon and more are expected tonight for sessions tomorrow Discussions centered on admitting railroad special agents to membership A committee was named to draft a constitution and by laws with J B Griffin West Point serving as temporary secretary and likely to be elected permanent secretary tomorrow
War on auto speeders declared by Mayor Gordon Jones in Cordele. Prominent residents cited for speeding face fines from 2.60 to 10 dollars and a warning to end reckless driving in the city.
Secretary A B McCord of the Georgian Children's Home society rejects running a matrimonial service. He notes he only finds homes for children and not wives, after receiving numerous love letters from readers seeking arranged marriages. A Mackenzie, Alabama man expresses interest in marrying.
Rome Ga August 4 Special A number of important changes have been made in the personnel of the official corps of the Cherokee Life Insurance company Lloyd Damron director of agencies has been appointed to a position with the agency and executive departments of the International Life Insurance company at St Louis He was formerly connected R M Harper has resigned as treasurer of the Cherokee Life and will probably be with the International which recently purchased the Texas business of the Cherokee Life He will be succeeded by Treasurer Hackenthal who has arrived from St Louis and who was formerly with the auditing department of that company Secretary Willis of the Cherokee Life will remain with the company as will C I Guice its president Massey Wilson president of the International Life has been elected vice president of the Cherokee Life and a member of the positive committees
A small alligator was found yesterday in Waycross Georgia by William Sharpe, son of Alderman W W Sharpe, in his backyard on Gilmore Street. How it reached the city remains a mystery.
In Laurens superior court two major cases ended with not guilty verdicts. W O Armstrong former Rentz Bank cashier faced wrecking charges tied to a failed bank and dubious notes, while Harlow Bass was cleared in a murder case involving a negro. both juries deliberated briefly before verdict.
Rome Ga August 4 Special T E Grafton chief engineer of the Dixie highway is back from Rome south to Miami He says enthusiasm and interest in the highways are at a high pitch and local councils of the Dixie Highway association have been organized in every Florida county from Miami to Tallahassee
Clarke general secretary of the Brooks County Industrial club spoke to the Macon Rotary club at luncheon about a Georgia built motion picture by the Georgia Chamber and announced the organization’s annual meeting in Macon on September 29 and 30.
A merchant explains how an adding machine cuts errors in daily orders of about 750 items. Clerks rush to serve customers while the Burroughs machine quickly prints totals, providing proof receipts. The text argues owners should invest in such a device to boost profits and trust.
Rockmart Georgia August 4 A bandit looted the Rockmart bank pistol displayed forced cashier Howard T Fambrough into the vault where he was rescued after more than an hour The robber fled with about 1500 dollars Three arrests were made Fred Ligon Atlanta J B Howard Homer La and S W Pattey Andale Ga The bandit described as small and dark weighed about 140 pounds Also reports of a Savannah bank robbery attempt by an 18 year old James T Fannan who fired at teller H J Williams and fled pursued by police and civilians
Four hundred Americus boosters including one hundred Woodmen of the World members will travel by special train to the W O W state logging event in Hawkinsville. The delegation will march under banners, led by the Chamber of Commerce Cornet Band, with local workers backing the Americus Hawksville railway project.
Eastman Georgia chamber members announce a three day auto tour through Dodge County August 17 18 19 to greet towns and communities. The initiative aims to renew acquaintances and foster wider county ties with fifty autos expected in the line as farmers in the western area contribute.
Rome Ga August 4 Special final report of Floyd county board of tax assessors shows a substantial increase with values raised to 327 528 and tax equalizer John P Davis finding 15229 in new property not previously returned. There is a claim of 1648898 against State Mutual Life Insurance for current year and back taxes being resisted in the courts.
Soloists for the colored music festival at the Auditorium Armory arrive in the city. Alice V. La Cour rehearses the 260 voice chorus. Rowland W. Hayes arrives with accompanist Charles J. Harris. Rachael W. Walker returns from abroad and will reach the city today at noon. White residents have purchased tickets. invitations go to the governor and all legislators.
Covington Ga August 4 Covington fell 5 to 0 this afternoon to the fast Madison squad Kirk's hits and strong fielding highlighted Covington hitters while Williams collected a two base hit and two singles in four appearances Both starters fanned four batters in a 1:49 game Madison led with runs in the first and third and added two in the fourth Umpires Stipe and Peables.
New York August 4 Relatively firm cables and a bullish weekly weather report sent cotton higher with prices 12 to 14 points up at close. Liverpool bought, spot demand active, and 18,000 bales of spot sales aided the rise. rains in the eastern belt suggested some drouth relief while the weekly report kept expectations muted. Port data: 3,916 bales for Port Techepta, U.S. port stocks 743,838. exports 1,957 bales.
The report lists national and interior cotton movements with receipts, exports, sales, and stocks across ports. Key ports include Galveston, Charleston, Wilmington, Norfolk, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and minor ports, plus interior centers such as Houston, Memphis, St Louis, Cincinnati, Little Rock, Dallas. Totals show today’s receipts 2,516. exports 1,457. stock 749,691. Week to date receipts 19,166. exports 446. Season-to-date receipts 40,565?. stock 250,010.
The National Weather and Crop Bulletin reviews the week ended yesterday noting generally unfavourable conditions. Hot dry weather slowed cotton growth in much of the belt, with some progress in the north, drought persisting in the western regions, and premature boll opening in places. Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana report generally good conditions with local rains in Texas helping little as drought persists. Prices and market notes follow for butter, cheese, and poultry in New York Chicago St. Louis Kansas City areas with varied changes and receipts.
Chicago and St Louis report mixed cattle receipts with native beef and cows strong to steady, hogs and sheep varied while New York coffee futures slip after initial gains on July supply data and shipping trends. Boston and New Orleans see mixed grain and bond market activity tied to international cues.
Dry goods and yarns showed a steady tone with activity in spring year goods and active demand for woolen fabrics and yarns for Rome. Laces and embroideries stayed quiet, but prices edged higher due to increased labor costs abroad.
Opportunity will be given to the colored people of the city tonight Friday and Saturday nights to attend lectures and moving picture exhibits presented in various parts of the city by the Atlanta Anti Tuberculosis and Visiting Nurse association. The location is the corner of Piedmont and Houston streets near a colored school. Doctors Slater and Baden will be in charge.
Douglas Georgia August 4 Special Traced by Officer Strickland to a farm where a Black man pulled fodder. Jim Lamar was wanted for a serious incident involving another Black man in Haddocks GA. He was captured and jailed yesterday.
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