Death car case heats up as detectives chase clues in Atlanta
Forsyth detectives Lowe and Malcom head toward Cummings Ga in a widening search tied to Edgars death. A $500 reward is offered for evidence to convict the driver. Police report phone tips and a West Peachtree car seen around midnight with a drunken driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe
Malcom
Cummings
Forsyth Cquity
Atlanta
Edgars
J. Douglas’ Edgar
Druid Hills Club
Frank Adair
Edgar
Peachtree Street
Edwar
West Veachtree
Ant
Witth Street
Lowa
Malcolm
Tuniper Street
Beavers
C. N. Fort
Juniper Street
Fleming's Team on School Board to End This Year
The city attorney ruled that Paul L. Fleming's term as commissioner on the board of education from the third district ends this year. His successor must be named at the August 31 primary, with Mayor Key and President Gaines confirming the termination. Fleming is away on vacation and cannot qualify without paying the entrance fee, possibly delaying his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Fleming
Board of Education
Key
Gaines
Fleming
Savannah Convicts Released For Tybee Fire Heroism
In Savannah Georgia on August 12 the court ordered all police court prisoners who were serving time and who aided the Tybee fire response to be released as a gesture of community gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Freak Contest Alabama Enters First-Place Tie
The Alabama vegetable freak contest heats up with two nine ear corn twins sharing first, plus twin squashes and other twin entries from Georgia counties. L M Mann and A J Spradler submit twins, while Mitt Winn from Lithia Springs sends a twin canteloupe. Entries flood in as farmers showcase singular horticultural oddities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Georgia
L. M. Mann
Goodwater
Ala
Roopville
Heard County
Heard ‘County
W. G. Woody
Chula
Erwin County
Mitt Winn
Lithia Springs
Douglas County
Praise to Lotons of 1921 Legislature and Guard Honored
Governor Hardwick praised the recently adjourned Georgia legislature as better than any since the Civil War and noted its frugal use of revenue. He lauded the state troops as the best organized in history, commended the Old Guard at a Peacock cafe luncheon, and announced a October 10 commemoration of the Piedmont Park peace monument by the Old Guard and local Georgia National Guard units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hardwick
Old Guard
Peacock Cafe
Georgia
Georgia National Guard
Hardwick
Old Guarda
Atlanta
Batalllon
Lnfantry
Arma
Charles H. Cox
State Yard
Fic
J. 9. Mieer
Governor's Horse Guard
Iiz
Wal
Piddmont Park
Earth Passes Through Comet Tail Says Heidelberg Observatory
Heidelberg reports earth passed through a comet tail on the night of August 7. W. W. Campbell of Lick Observatory observed a bright object near the sun at sunset on August 7, about three degrees east and one degree south of the sun. Experts think the object may be the nucleus of a bright comet, aligning with German observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelburg
Koenig-= sight observatory
W. W. Campbell
Lick Observatory
San Jose
Cal
Germany
J M Hewitt Dies After Sudden Heart Attack
J M Hewitt aged 73 died Friday afternoon at his home 234 Juniper street after a heart attack during tooth extraction. A longtime head of a private detective agency in Atlanta he was a Civil War color bearer for the nineteenth Georgia. Survivors include his wife and two sons Sam and E M Hewitt. Funeral plans pending at Greenberg Bond chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hewitt
Juniper Street
Mr. Hewitt
Atlanta
Georgia
Carrol County
Sam
E. M. Hewitt
Greenberg & Bond
Merchants Week Dates Announced in Atlanta
James J. Ragan of Ragan Malone presides over the Atlanta Merchants and Manufacturers association as it hosts Merchants Week September 6 to 9. Retail merchants from the Southeast will visit, with programs in business and entertainment. Atlanta aims to top Baltimore in displays and draw considerable attendance from nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta, Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
James J. Ragan
Ragan-Malone Company
Southeast
Baltimore
Ragan
South
Fred S Stewart Receives Shrine Pin and Flowers at Company Outing
Fred S Stewart was surprised by employees at closing time with a valuable Shrine pin from Wheeler Springs and a similar gift for J B Martin, while Mrs Stewart received flowers. Gregory E Stone of Lunn & Sweet Shoe Co Auburn Maine praised the staff for teamwork. Stewart pledged a vacation next year and thanked his “family” of workers as they sang and posed for photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Stewart
Borden
Wheeler Springs
J.b. Martin
Shoe Company
Stewart
Gregory E. Stone
Lunn & Sweet Shoe Company
Auburn
Maine
Captain Stallings Amputates Leg in War Injuries
Captain Laurence T. Stallings Jr. of Atlanta underwent leg amputation after wartime injuries. The operation was successful and he is recovering. Stallings had served as editor at the Washington Times and previously worked as a reporter for The Journal before joining the Marine Corps. He led troops at Chateau-Thierry, sustaining injuries that led to the later amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
The
Journal
Chateau-Thierry
Ice Cream Festival at Governor Mansion Lawn
The Gilbert class of Wesley Memorial church holds an ice cream festival today from 12 noon to 11 pm on the governor's mansion lawn. Arrangements cater to a large crowd with proceeds funding deserving boys and girls to attend business and literary colleges. Grounds will be decorated for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Wesley Memorial Church
Cale
Pusiness College
Literary Colleges
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against Barrett-Limbaugh Co
Three Atlanta creditors Atlanta Paint Beaver-Board and Akers- Mangham filed an involuntary petition for bankruptcy against Barrett- Limbaugh Company of 81 Marietta Street on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Paint Company
Beaver- Board Company
Akers- Mangham Company
Barrett-Limbaugh Company
Marietta Street
Supreme Court of Ga Judgments Summary Fragment
Supreme Court of Georgia decisions listed include Crawley et al v State reversed in error with counsel Sibley and Denny. Myers v State affirmed. Backhenon v State from Wheeler affirmed. Gord Willeeple case rehearing denied. Several judges and attorneys general are named in association with these rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawley Et al
State
Union
Perfor
Tudce
Ww. T. Townsend
Shipp & Kline
R.A. “Denny
Lang
Graham Wright
Oast
Atty.-Zen
Backhenon
Bureau to settle insurance claims for ex service men
Georgia American Legion announces that the United States War Risk Insurance Bureau will settle all claims in the coming months. Special cleanup squads will be sent to each state, dividing the state into units and notifying ex service men of each visit time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Georgia Department of the American Legion
Lecson
Bigh Melonie Season Brings Troubles To Chief Jentzen
Chief John J. Jentzen asks council authority to bury excessive garbage in low spots when crematory capacity is full. He cites August to date averages of about 260 tons daily with 207 tons hauled in one day. Health committee backs deputizing night water truck drivers as special policemen to deter nightly robberies and drunk disturbanc es.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Jentzen
Sanitary Department
Council
Jentzen
Oniel Jentzen
Gerard Is Freed From Tower By Atlanta Judge
Judge George L. Bell of the Fulton superior court ordered John J. Gerard of Boston, vaudeville producer, released from the Tower after a hearing on a rule nisi. The case involved Mrs. Mary J. Gerard custody matters and alimony. the judge ruled she cannot hold him when they are no longer married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Bell
Fulton Superior Court
John J. Gerard
Boston
Bell
Mary J. Gerard
Gerard
Atlanta
Birmingham
Warrant Officers Gather for Fort McPherson Convention
Warrant officers meet in a three day session at Fort McPherson to discuss questions of importance. The convention, opened Thursday and ending Saturday, hosts several hundred members including former non commissioned officers. The aim is to foster camaraderie and establish annual meetings at different locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McPherson
Leutenant
Meeting of Negro Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The Negro Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of Atlanta district convened with president Hildonia L. Canady. One hundred sixty delegates gathered Wednesday to discuss conditions of negro boys girls and families and how best to serve the negro masses. Speakers included Mattia Ford Sarah A Townsley Mary Flowellen Sarah Irwin and Mary Lawrence at the police station. Rev L L Fiewellen pastors the church hosting the meeting and will close Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Atlanta
Hildonia
L. L. Fiewellen
World War Heroes Honored on Friday in Atlanta
Patriotic groups in Atlanta held memorial services Friday morning for fallen World War heroes. More than twenty-one coffins arrived at Terminal Station from Hoboken, New Jersey, at 7 o'clock. Wreaths and sympathy cards were laid on the coffins. Chaplain John Randolph of Fort McPherson read the United States army ritual and taps were blown by a veteran bugler of the late war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Organizations
Atlanta
Terminal Station
Hoboken
N. J
United States Army
John Randolph
Fort McPherson
Buelar
Governor Hardwick Signs Numerous Bills Friday
Governor Thomas W. Hardwick signed many bills on Friday, approving measures passed by the recent legislature. About seventy five bills await final review and signature by the clerk, including the general tax and general appropriations bill expected to be signed Saturday. Most of the Friday signatures were on general bills of minor importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hardwick
Girl Waif Offered Home by Craighead
Estelle Howard, 14, visiting her mother in Grady hospital, was taken in by police after being unable to pay hotel bills. Edgar R. Craighead of 104 North Pryor Street offered to provide a home, with police officials considering the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Howard
Atlaity
Grady Hospital
Wag
Edgar R. Craighead
North Pryor Street
Dora Vausey
W. W. Evans
Captain George Rice of U S Prison Dies
George Benjamin Rice age 62, captain of the day watch at the United States penitentiary, died Friday afternoon at his home 247 McDonough Road after a period of ill health. Survived by wife and ten children, with relatives in Silver Creek Georgia Akron Ohio Memphis Tennessee and Atlanta. Funeral plans await arrangements at H B Patterson and Son chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Benjamin Rice
States Penitentiary
Donourh -Road
Masonic Lodge
Lakewood
Cooper Street
Silver Creek
J. L. Hawk
C. Hi. Blackmon
W. A.boy
W. P. Nash
Akron
Ohio
Iwo Bong
J. Frank Rice
Memphis, Tenn
E. B. Rice
Atlanta
Truman Nuckolls
Forsyth County
Georgia
H. Bi. Patterson, & Son
Gasoline Tax Increase Sparks Station Price Hike
Following Governor Hardwick's signing of the gasoline tax bill a one cent per gallon levy and a half cent per gallon distributor tax, Atlanta stations boosted prices by a cent to 23 cents. Macon reports say dealers statewide plan similar action with new tax provisions, quarterly returns, and penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwick
Atlanta
Macon
Lawig
Quay Ag
Grand jury to probe killing of Dr. Pickard in Atlanta
Fulton county grand jury will next Tuesday investigate the killing of Dr. J A Pickard a prominent Atlanta druggist. Tom Condon of Macon who attacked Pickard was bound over to the grand jury on an assault with intent to murder charge and held on $1200 bond. Witnesses say Condon struck Pickard from behind as he turned from helping a stalled automobile at Peachtree and Pryor streets. Pickard never regained consciousness and died Tuesday night.
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Fulton County Grandad Jury
J. A. Pickard
Atlanta
Tom. Condon
Macon
Dr. Pickard
Condon
L. Z. Rosser
Peachtree and
Pryor
Savannah faces transfer of Carolina Slayers to keep peace
Savannah jail holds C. OI Fox Jesse Gapping two confessed slayers of William Brazell a Columbia taxi driver as authorities plan an imminent removal to a safer location. The coroner's jury returned that Fox Gapping and J. B. Kirby caused Brazell’s death with knife wounds. Sheriff Plunkett testified and produced confessions.
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Savannah
Augustee
C. Olfox
Jesse Gapping
Wiliam Brazell
Columbia
Augusta
South Carolina
S. Fox
Gastonia
N. C
Salumbia
S.C
Yd Kirby
State
C. C. Fox
Jesse Gappins
William GC. Brazell
Leesville
Young Brazell
J. Kirby
Plunkett
Richmond County
Georgia
Augusta Ig
Kirby
Fox
Gapping
Crosson
Brazell
Methodist Laymen Hold Conference at Lake Junaluska
Lake Junaluska N C August 12 RH Bennett of Nashville and John R Pepper of Memphis spoke on Laymen and Missions and the Boy Problem during the laymen week conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South nearing completion. The summer Bible school will begin a weeklong conference here August 34 conducted by the department of evangelism Nashville Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Junaluska
RH. Bennett
Nashville
John R. Pepper
Memphis
Methodist Episcopal
Milk producers of Ga to discuss publicity campaign
A meeting of Georgia milk producers who are members of the state Retail Milk Producers Association is called for next Tuesday at 1 PM in the chamber of commerce. Secretary Paul White reports the session will plan a publicity drive to show the value of milk as food and discuss a marketing system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
State Retail Milk Producers Association
Chamber of Commerce
Paul
Committee to Decide Status of Atlanta's New Citizens
Tonight at 8 o'clock a sub committee of the city democratic executive committee meets at city hall to decide the status of Atlanta's new citizens in the territory annexed under recent authority. The territory is near the federal prison and about fifty residents live there. Registration closed August 1 but eligibility may allow registration if the sub committee rules in their favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Democratic Executive Committee
City Hall
Atlanta
Rates ordered in horse and mule freight case in Southeast
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled against higher through rates for mule and horse shipments by Hudson Mule Co and Louisville and Nashville. Twenty eight dealers in Atlanta, Montgomery, and Birmingham argued Southeast rates were unreasonable. Carriers must refund the difference between through rates and the lowest intermediate rates, totaling about 60,000 to 75,000 dollars. New future rates set on a two mile scale range from 10 cents to 63 cents per 100 pounds across 10 to 1000 miles.
Autoists Halted by Two Bandits in Savannah Robbery
Two unknown highwaymen held up an automobile near Savannah early today and robbed three men of about 900 dollars. The victims were driver J L Davis, and passengers J Lipschitz and L Maranbure. The bandits escaped and remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
J. L. Davis
J. Lipschitz
L Maranbure
Georgia Retail Dealers to Convene in Savannah
Savannah Ga August 12 Special The Georgia Retail Dealers association will hold its first annual convention in Savannah Wednesday and Thursday next week at the DeSoto hotel Extensive arrangements have been made for entertaining the convention The later sessions will be held at Tybee L C Gilbert of Macon is president and L W McManus of Macon is secretary It is hoped that 150 to 200 furniture dealers from across the state will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Georgia Retail Dealers’ Association
DeSoto Hotel
Tybee
L. C. Gilbert
Macon
L. W. McManus
Record hog prices secured at Valdosta
Valdosta Georgia August 12. Today saw a record mid summer hog sale with about three carloads sold at 10 1 4 cents per pound for all grades totaling 6250 dollars. Hog export to Cuba paid in cash as weighed at the stock yard. The sale was arranged by the State Bureau of Markets with W W Webb in charge. He will address Kiwanis clubs at Vidalia and Blakely on summer hog sales and feeding methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Spegt
Cuba
State Bureau of Markets
W. W. Webb
Embezzlement Charge Placed in North Highlands Lodge
Cody E B Bryan former treasurer of the North Highlands Odd Fellows lodge was arrested in Columbus Ga on embezzlement charges tied to a fund shortage. Bond set at 500. prosecutors allege he used lodge funds and did not replace the amount, despite opportunity to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Spelal
North Highlands Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Cody EB
Bryan
Rose Hhi Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ashburn City Court May Be Abolished
Ashburn Georgia August 12 special. After petitions from both sides, the legislature passed a bill to vote on abolishing the city court. The bill embeds a clause reducing the salaries of the judge and solicitor if the court is not abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburn
Cotton Men Meet in Ashburn August 16
Ashburn Ga August 12 Special A mass meeting of Turner county farmers will be held at the courthouse August 16 to discuss the California Plan of marketing cotton. Principal speaker will be W T Hanson. The plan has been adopted by the Georgia Cotton Growers Cooperative association. Hanson aims to mobilize farmers and businessmen in Turner county under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashburn
Turner County
Courthours
California
W. T., Hanson
Georgia Cotton Growers Co-operative’ Association
Hansah
Georgia Railroad Seashore Special Train to Charleston
The Georgia Railroad announces a round trip special to Charleston from Atlanta leaving at 8:00 P.M. Tickets are valid on regular trains through Sunday August 21. The offer includes three days in Charleston with sleeping cars and day codes. City Ticket Office Ivy 2726 Urlon Bennet Ivy 3666.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
8. C
Atlanta
Ivy
Urlon Bennt
Gresham Made Head Of Atlanta Florists
At a chamber of commerce meeting in Atlanta Rh. Irving Gresham was elected president of the Atlanta Florists association. Ed Wachendorff is vice president Ralph Dean secretary Other officers named. The group aims to unite local florists and send delegates to the national convention in Washington DC next week. Local florists W C Lawrence and D Thompson to attend. The association plans to press for the 1923 national convention to be held in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Florists
Chamber of Commerce
Irving Gresham
Atlanta Florists Association
Ed. Wachendorff
Ralph Dean
Florists
Washington
D.C
W. C. Lawrence
D.thompson
Atlanta
National Association
Davis to Be Tried Twice In Poison Case
Soperton Ga August 12 Special Davis Ben Davis to face a new trial in Montgomery superior court before Judge Eschel Graham on grounds a juror in the prior trial was related to a prosecutor Davis was convicted last February and sentenced to life for causing the death of William Hall whose death was linked to a $30000 life insurance and an automobile wreck in which Hall drowned Autopsy reports suggested possible chloroform poisoning though water in the lungs was not found
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soperton
Ben Davis
Wiliam Hall
Montgomery Superior Court
Eschel Graham
Davis
Hat
Hall
Howseme
Eligibility of Councilman's Son for Third Assistant Inspector
Health committee to rule on Ralph E. Jackson’s eligibility for the third assistant plumbing inspector position and book keeper duties in Chief Beach’s office. Regulation read requiring five years of plumbing experience. debate focused on opposing Jackson’s election and eligibility. The council elected Jackson by majority, with the eligibility question left to the council. the successor to C. O. Harrison was approved via committee actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Jackson
Jackson
C. O. Harrison
Regulation of peanut stands and lunchwagons in Atlanta
Street committee started action Friday to regulate peanut stands and lunchwagons citywide. Councilman Robert H. Jones Jr. will draft an ordinance with the city attorney to tax or restrict vendors in the business district after objections at the meeting. George West urged action. one vendor has set up at the city hall corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Robert H. Jones, Jr
George West
The
West Lumber Company
James
Mrs Campbell Hurt In Auto Crash. Boy Knocked Down
In two incidents Friday night and afternoon, Mrs Mabel Campbell of 287 Morgan Avenue Macon was treated for facial and arm cuts after the auto she rode in crashed into a telephone pole at Central and Fairview avenues in Hapeville. R J Lawler driver of 246 Peachtree Street said bright lights from another car blinded him. In Forsyth Street near the Western Union building, Richard Gossett a messenger boy was knocked from his bicycle by a car owned by Mrs E Kirkland of Griffin. witnesses blamed the boy’s dash. no injuries and no charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Campbell
Mor
Gan Avenue
Macon
Central
Fairviaw Avenues
Hapeville
R. J. Lawler
Peachtree Street
Lawler
Spanish War Vets to Meet Sunday in Wigwam
The Theodora Roosevelt camp No. Spanish War veterans will hold its regular meeting on the Wigwam second floor Sunday at 3 pm with public session at 4 pm when Mayor Key will speak on the tax increase. A resolution opposing bonuses for veterans will be presented and is expected to pass. The group favors pensions for veterans and widows in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora Roosevelt
Central Avenue
Key
Cotton Crop Reduced by Half Says Brown
WJ Brown, commissioner of agriculture, says the cotton crop will be about half normal, estimating 7,000,000 bales for the entire belt after visits to southwestern counties. He notes boll weevil damage and heavy rains as primary causes while corn and other food crops show strong prospects. Hog herds are abundant and harvests for beans hay peanuts and potatoes look favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJ. J. Brown
Gericulture
Atlanta
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Obervatory
Merchants
Stallings
Supreme Court of Ga
Bureau
Fort
Craighead
George Rice
U.S. Prison
Pickard
Carolina
Methodist
Georgia Railroad Seashore
Ge Eciienne
Gresham
Pel
Brown
Nettleton
Daniel Bros
Finesi
Warm Springs
Warm Springs Pool
Dexter Jordan
Real ‘Dance Orchestra
DONAX
SHELL
Atlantic Beach
Florida
American Pay
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