Alberi’s Murder To Be Avenged In Atlanta Trial
Detective Spradlin and Solicitor Hi discuss bringing Jim Shephard back to Atlanta for trial in the death of Officer Albert on Broad Street Bridge nine years ago. They report locating Shephard in the state penitentiary and say more evidence beyond the confession will be needed to secure conviction. The case is hailed as a major detective achievement and Spradlin is praised by his superiors.
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Jim Shephard
Albert
Atlanta
Broad Street
Shephard
Jim Om
Five Penitentiary
Meriwether County
Shephari
Avlanta
Sprathin
Lyert
Council set to read rail franchise ordinance and veto moot
City council session extended with little public business. The Atlanta Griffin and Macon electric railway franchise was postponed for review. The mayor's whisky sales veto was sustained as no two thirds overrode. Dr. Brawer resigned from the health board and W. T. Winn was named his successor. Petitions on carriage association funds and cheaper railway tickets were referred to committees. An age amended prohibition on minors in whisky houses passed. Pavilion avenue arc right granted. Boulevard underpass contract to Mayer for 30000. Glenn street widening referred to finance committee.
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Atlanta, Griffin and Macon Electric Railway
Woodward
Joseph N. Brawer
Health Board
Chasewood
Pavilion Avenue
Grant
Hil Streets
Boulevard
W. R. Mayer
Gude & C O
Holland
Glenn Street
Grant Street
Finance Committee
Careless use of matches burns Clayton residence
The dwelling of Fr B. Ritchie, a large house in the Tenneasca valley, caught fire Sunday at 9 o clock. Cause given as careless matches by a small child. Household and kitchen furniture destroyed, fruit and shade trees killed. Damage estimated at 2000 to 3000 dollars, no insurance.
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Clayton
B. Ritchie
Tenneasca
Credit Trust United by Atlanta Business People
The business community of Atlanta forms the Men’s Mutual Protective Association to operate a local credit office. Records of credit will be kept, and credit extended only upon recommendation by the association. Honest debtors gain a reputational boost while willful debtors face denial of credit and notices to settle.
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Atlanta
Men's Mutual Protetive Association
Business’ Men's Mutual’ Protective’ Association
Fred C. Keppler
Fred Bristol
Flease
Judge Russell at Commerce addresses large audience
Commerce Ga August 6 Judge Russell spoke to a unusually large audience at Jefferson at the noon recess of the superior court. He was introduced by Jon H W Bell. The crowd, estimated around two thousand, stood in front of the courthouse as he spoke. He was in his home county and at his post with his wife and five of the Russells present. He received hearty applause. The Elite SafeFare Resort The Continental at Atlantic Beach Florida 20 miles from Jacksonville via the Florida East Coast railway now managed by H E Bemis offers rates 260 and 3 per day special by week month and season with extra for private bath. Rooms available for use by salt all sizes of parties accommodated. Bathtubs unsurpassed Reduced late summer tourist tickets now on sale Convenient connections through Jacksonville terminal.
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Commerce
Russell
Jefferson
Superior Court
Toda
Jon. H. W.bell
Court House
Atlantic Beach
Fia
Jacksonville
Fiorina East Coast
H. E. Bemis
Burt
Jack Sonvitle
Colored Sunday School Convention in Smarra Ga
The African Methodist Sunday school convention is in session in Smarra Ga with reports showing improvement spiritually morally and intellectually. Bishop H M Turner appealed for Morris Brown College as Life Saving Medal recipients Emile M Wagner and Harry H Bittell were awarded for rescuing shipmates aboard the battleships Alabama and Kearsarge in Washington.
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Smarra
Schoola
H. M. Turner
Morris Brown College
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Emile M. Wagner
Harry H. Bittell
Caxswaing
Alabama
Kearsage
Knox Taylor Reaches City to Inspect Atlanta Federal Building
Hon Knox Taylor of the national architectural department arrived in Atlanta yesterday to inspect the contemplated federal building. He said his visit aims to report on work already done and praised local efforts to provide the best for both federal government and Atlanta. Taylor, a tall vibrant figure, toured city landmarks with Atlantan friends and planned further official discussions after meetings with revenue collectors and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Taylor
National Architectural Department
Atlanta
Mr. Taylor
Piedmont
Taylor
Tve
Charley Sciple
Sciple
Business Partner Cleared In $3400 Theft Case
In New Orleans Mrs. Susan Hardesty of Lexington was discharged after Edward Bruns testified they were business partners and she had a right to the sum. In Washington Navy Lieutenant Edward H. Dunn was ordered to Mare Island for a court martial on scandalous conduct for allegedly taking women onto the training ship.
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New Orleans
Susan Hardesty
Lexington
Louisville
Edward Bruns
Bruns
Washington
Edward H. Dunn
Navy
Mare Island
California
Dunn
Hartje Divorce Trial Sees Wife Break Down In Court
In Pittsburg August 6 the Hartje divorce case opened the argument phase before Judge Fraser. Marcus W Acheson Jr appealed for Mrs Hartje while Mr Marron and Mr Ferguson spoke for Augustus Hartje, with tears and tense exchanges marking the proceedings as observers noted the deep impact on both spouses and children.
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Pittsburg
Hartje
Fraser
Augustus Hartie
Hartie
Marron
Mr. Marron
Ferguson
Freeman
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Spradlin
Hil
George Spratlin
Geoorge H. Spradlin
Council
Boulevad
Electric Railway
Mayer
Dr. Brawner
Ayer
Argumenta
Eagun—Libellant
Macon
L. Bartlett
Tattnall Square
Mozley
Hart
Milans
Porto
Rico
Scriven’s
Sale
Daniel Brothers Co
Peachtree
Walton Street
Half Seaginer
Mart
Newspaper
Frdhive
Hart Schaffner of
Marz
National Biscuit Company
Els
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Warm Springs, Georgia
Pine Mountains
America
Chas L. Davis
Coturminbus
E. H. Racine
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Lanier House
Hardacre
Tate Spring
the Carlsbad of America
United States
Tate Spring Epsom
Tomlinson
Syrina
New York
Will de
Trea of
Enarge
Union Square
NEW __ ne World's
Subway
Moderal
Hot Springs
Ark
Tek Rocokafellow E
Pwenam
AIF
Addock Inn
Toccoa Falls
Georgia
H. P. Bimpron
Bridget Smith
Seasion of Council
Smith
Williams
Bowdre
Melton
Bibb
R. J. Anderson
Ozone Kenilworth Inn
Bitmore
Asheville
North Carolina
St. Mitchell and
Pisgahn
Biitmore Estate
Edgar B. Moore
Chicago
Jackson Birds
Merchants and Miners Transportation Co. “Queen OF Summer Trips
Moi
Philadel Saina Providence
Houkets
Savannah
Norfolk
Nationa Bank
Atlanie Woop Turner P of
Madamoe
Maryland
Niewspapen
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