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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1915
Page
10
Police Chief W. M. Mayo, Atlanta’s new chief, told patrolmen there is no foundation to rumors of a conspiracy to reopen the red light district. He urged efficiency, law knowledge, and courteous public service, warning against lenient handling of violators for minor infractions.
The Atlanta police board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight, with a captain to be elected and a sergeant possibly named if the sergeant is elected captain. Candidates include four sergeants and one bicycle officer, led by George C. Bullard and Ed Hyan, among others. Mayor Woodward’s seat on the board will be filled by Mayor Pro Tem M. Ragsdale, as the mayor is away. Councilman Edwin Jondro will be represented by Councilman J N Tenfroe, with Councilman Renfroe voting in Johnson’s place per City Attorney Mayson.
A Chinese fraternal order faces another setback as two Kock Sam laundries, tied to a treasurer charged with absconding funds, were auctioned on courthouse steps. Harry Leo won the sale with Charley Lang as the other bidder, while Columbus J. Smith acted as receiver and Hugh Howell attended as the order’s attorney.
Frank Potts, a negro, was fined $25 and costs by Recorder Johnson after a police matinee incident near the Ellis club on Ellis street. Mrs. S J McCay reported Potts approached her around 9 pm as she walked home from work, he followed, and onlookers restrained him until officers arrived. Potts, a janitor at the Hurt building, had no business on Ellis street or speaking to Mrs. McCay.
The Fulton public works committee met to discuss ongoing oiling of city and county streets. Members Tom Winn Saft Hightower and Oscar Mills heard about northern methods to apply in Fulton. Mills urged narrower roads to reduce maintenance and initial costs, while county crews oil drives in Piedmont and others work on city and county roads.
Judge Johnson denounces costs of operating police and detective departments as Brannon, on probation for disorderly conduct, is jailed after traveling from Griffin Ga to Atlanta in intoxicated condition. Warranted by his wife, Brannon pleads for release, offering 3.75 to pay the fine, claiming he has seven children to support. Mrs Brannon implores authorities to let him go and pays the fine from her last cent.
Valdosta buyer M Ray reports strong interest from eastern mills and improved demand outlook for Sea Island cotton with expected prices around 60 to 23 cents per pound. He cites the January 1 1916 Egyptian cotton fumigation law as a key factor raising costs and shaping future prices. Rayon notes wider acreage and larger receipts, with mills stocking foreign cotton amid the new regulation.
Waycross Ga August 9 Special ten persons were injured when an automobile and a wagon collided on the Waresboro road three miles from Waycross Mrs Edward Taylor and child were bruised Dr W F Thomas was cut by glass Orlando Blalock thrown 25 feet and bruised Mrs Taylor suffered the worst injuries needing medical attention The auto swerved to avert the crash and the wagon held the center of the road
Deputy Marshal E Z Lasseter returned to Atlanta after recovering over 150 dollars worth of clothing and jewelry stolen from Mr and Mrs Johnt of 92 Forrest Avenue. Georgia Tobnson a negro woman confessed when captured near Maxeys and most of the items were recovered. She faces trial before Judge Ridley.
The steel barge Ocmulgee departed Brunswick over a week ago for Macon with 160 tons of freight. After leaving Brunswick the vessel broke a propeller and lay up at Dadortown, 100 miles above Brunswick. It later sailed again but nothing has been heard since. The delay is blamed on low river water. An advertisement seeking its whereabouts may appear if it does not reach Macon soon.
Captain Hangon of the steamer Santa Ana reported Favlof volcano on the Alaska peninsula in full eruption the night of July 23 with flames and heavy black smoke from the crater. Katmai volcano was still smoking.
An OCR fragment notes a Georgia Rose Brand fashion lard product labeled Pure Lard No 5 Pall priced at 6s. Rogers item mentions savings. The readable text is partial and unclear on full context or dates.
Grand Master N A Ballard of the Georgia land lodge will address the fifth district Masonic convention in Decatur on Wednesday. The event includes an old fashioned Georgia barbecue for Master Masons, an officers election, and multiple degree ceremonies at Agnes Scott College and nearby lodges. Ballard will speak on the college campus after introductions by local Masonic leaders.
Five well known young railroad employees awaited legal action Sunday afternoon as County Officers Casey and Jackson intervened at a secluded outdoor spot near the Genet Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. The scene ended with the officers and players in a tense moment and the youths concluding indoor games are preferable.
Waycross Georgia August 9 special. H Jones restaurant proprietor was cleared of fighting charge after forcing out Dan T Cowart civic league leader who watched through back door and kitchen. Jones admitted calling Cowart harshly but said he acted to prevent peeping. Cowart faced pure food ordinance charge which was dismissed after Recorder Estes lectured him.
An Atlanta recital at the Auditorium Armory features organist Stanley aiding Kraft next Sunday afternoon. The program includes Edward Grieg opus 45 Norwegian dances. Stanley, a Ponce de Leon Avenue Baptist Church organist, has trained under Lenetshtizka and gained broad musical renown.
An advertisement urges readers to buy into The Uncle Sam Oil Company claiming rapid growth in Oklahoma and Osage fields. It touts a 20 percent stock advance on a Saturday August 21, cites refineries, pipelines, and independent production against oil trusts, and appeals to small investors to join a nationwide campaign with large potential profits.
Remitter shows a raw wire with prices and share counts including 4000 and 20000 shares. Ambiguous note mentions WOW SHARES and 2 BLDOO. Contains no clear entity details or verifiable action.
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