Pennies Turned to Dimes. Fred Cole Arrested in Counterfeit Scheme
Fred Cole, a known young white man from Tian, was arrested by Detectives Ozburn and Stent for passing silver coated pennies altered to resemble dimes. He planned to use the coins to buy beer and receive change, allegedly progressing to larger sums before officers seized him. Cole was moved to the Tower on a counterfeiting charge and awaits a preliminary hearing.
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Fred Cole
Tian
Ozburn
Stent
Coles Peachess
Cole
Colewig
United States
County to Employ 100 Convicts for Street Grade Work Near Depot
County officials plan to place one hundred convicts on changing grades of streets around the new passenger station site. Major City Engineer Clayton and Captain Donaldson inspected the area. Mayor Howell says paving will be completed as rapidly as possible and the city may not see new pavement until next year. Grades to be altered on Wauhsen avenue, Alabama, Hunter and Mitchell Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Bo Howell
Gmin Passienger
Tluach
Clayton
Taptala Roo Donaldson
Claston
Donaldson
Ironaldson
Howell
Roger Howell
Wauhsen
Alabama
Hunter and
Mitchell Streets
Postmen Outing Delights Atlanta Letter Carriers Band
The annual Atlanta Letter Carriers Association outing at Ponce de Leon drew several hundred friends for a day and evening of amusement. Ideal weather powered two Casino theater shows while side attractions entertained crowds, and grounds stayed lively until midnight under the organizing committee led by chairman R M Singhes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce de Leon
Atlanta Letter Carriers Association
Alan
A Carriers Committee
Rahe
R M Singhes
Whitesboro Negroes Flee After Lynching Attempt
In Whitesboro Texas on August 13, rumors of police protection fail as mobs drive out Black residents. The night mob tried to lynch a man, flogged several men, burned or damaged homes, and warned others to leave, signaling imminent depopulation of the colored quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesboro
Tex
An Excellent Tribute to Smith's Blood Syrup
Mrs Emma Stafford of Atlanta Georgia reports a severe nose sore healed in days after using Smith's Blood Syrup saying the remedy cured her ailment. The note praises the medicine and its quick effect.
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Smith’s
Emma Stafford
Tlanta. Ga
Old Glory Flown At Federal Prison Ceremony
A tall flagpole near the federal prison raised the Star Spangled Banner above the facility. Inmates with faded blue uniforms watched from behind screens as veterans among them reflected on the national emblem. The sunset lowering of the flag drew a quiet salute from some soldiers who once wore the same stripes.
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Federal
United States
Breve
Free
Ita
Buntioe
Bnt
Fay
Cracks Found in Battleship Massachusetts After Docking
Bar Harbor Maine August 13 divers inspecting the battleship Massachusetts found serious damage beyond initial estimates. Forward compartments A7 and A8 flooded some 300 tons, with cracks in the port and starboard strakes, including a four foot by fourteen inch seam open area. Repairs may exceed substantial cost and pumps, wrecking gear, and further inspections were ordered to assess the extent and prevent sinking.
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Bar Harbor
Maine
Massachusetts
Washington
Darling Nate Thls
Emory
Indiana
Oficer
Bar Arbor
Bechetar
Navy
Gilmore
Bath
Boston
Varden
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Department
New York Harbor
Soldiers Return to Fort McPherson After North Carolina Visit
Company I commanded by Lieutenant White of the Sixteenth United States Infantry returns to Fort McPherson after a stay in Greensboro North Carolina where militia treated them well. Company L to North Carolina encampment at Asheville with Captain George.
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Fort McPherson
White
North Carolina
Sixteenth
United States Infantry
Greensboro
N. C
Old North State
George
Asheville
Corone
Price
Russia's March in Central Asia and Far East
In August dispatches detail Britain’s view on Russia’s growing power in Central Asia and the Far East. Lord Hamilton notes India’s progress and fiscal surpluses while cautioning on troop transport and currency stability. A new Amur district viceroyalty is created with Vice Admiral Alexieffe as viceroy overseeing civil administration and security in Manchuria during occupation.
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London
George Kamilton
India
House of Commons
South Asia
Rusaly
Central Asia
Great Britain
Rusela
Thassie Tid
Beacons
Asia
Russia
Russa
Lord Spencer
Cunard Steamship Company
Lord Selourne
St Petersburg
Araur
Kwan-Tung
Amur
Alexieffe
Far Eastern
Kwang-Tung
Manchuria
Eil
Alexzleffe
Port Arthur
Taltenwan
Arrest of Fox in Utah for Alabama murder on excursion train
W L Fox, wanted in Alabama for killing a man named Stuart on an excursion train near Camden Wilcox County Alabama, was arrested in Salt Lake City Utah and will be returned to Alabama for trial. Fox had been in Salt Lake since January 38 working one of NS, the murder occurred in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Stuart
Balt Lake
Utah
W. F. Fox
Alabama
Crane
White County
Georgia
Will Case Arguments Nearing Evidence Review
Two speeches in the Collier will case were made before Judge Wilkinson with many in the courtroom. Judge Westmoreland opened for executors and Judge Hopkins for caveators, while later sessions set for Eugene Dodd and Hoke Smith to argue. The judge plans a thorough examination of evidence before ruling in coming days.
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Collier
John R. Wilkineéw
Gines
T P Westmoreland
Juyce John L Hopkins
Eugene Dodd
Dodd, Newman & Dodd
Hoke Smith
Hopkins
Tveclock
Supreme Court
Funeral and local notices mix of obits and public items
Short items report multiple local notices including funeral times for Mrs Saran C Barr and the Bridewell child, a funeral and interment in Oakland, a delay in Addison Hook’s funeral in Rocheaster, and police related items. Also mention coroner guest watermelons at the barracks, Dr Amos Fox resignation rumor, a youth arrest for cheating from White County, and a talk by Dr Theron Riv at the Presbyterian church. City hall park board and city council routine matters noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Hook
Rocheaster
WN. Y
Dol
Macon
Rainy Weather Today Across the South
Rainy unsettled conditions prevail across the south and cotton belt with heaviest rainfall in Monroe Louisiana at 2.70 inches Kansas City 2.22 inches and Thomasville Georgia 1.54 inches. A high pressure area centers over the eastern lake region shifting southeast while southern map shows pressure near normal. Atlanta figures near normal.
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Cotton Belt
Monroe
Kansas City
Thomasville
Lake Region
Atlanta
Mandamus against Comptroller General to tax Atlanta railroads
A mandamus nisi was issued against Comptroller General W. A. Wright to show cause why he should not assess railroad taxes separately for Atlanta as petitioned by the city. The case, filed by City Attorney James D. Mayson and Assistant City Attorney Wood, seeks division of property taxes on railroads serving Atlanta and East Point, contending the current $1200 per mile valuation applies to all lines regardless of location. A hearing set for September 6.
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Mandamus Nisi
Atlanta
W. A. Wright
Fulton
I. & Hoan
Lumakin
Comptroatier General
Iir
James JL
Mayson
Woop
Roan
Muandami
Lumpkin
Central of Georgia
East Point
JF 1
McCool
WM Knott
Jessie M Haraluon
HC McCool
W M = Knott
Mra
Mom. McPherson
Roan Bs Hoke Smith
Il ¢ Peepies
Petition Filed To Rename Hiagan Tires To Hagan & Dodd
A petition to change the company name was filed in the superior court office by James E Warren. Several property transfers and deeds were filed for record with the deputy clerk, including warranty deeds, quitclaim, and loan deeds involving numerous individuals and properties across streets such as Chestnut Georgia Livermore Williams and more.
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RC O Neal
Arnold
Hiagan Tires
Hagan & Dodd Company
Arnold Brovies
Superior Court
James E Warren
Alex Duuler
Francis D Bloodworth
Katie Ludwig
Chestnut Street
Georgia Avenue
Marian Huntman
Hudson
Charlesonvenue
Livermore Street
Ida
Maggie I McMarten
Whitehill Street
Charlotte Smith
Jena Bates
Harria Street
Fort Street
W H McCilain Et
Harvey Baker Et al
Kienfree Street
J D Flemings
Merchhents and Mechanics Banking and Loan Company
Hrgan Street
Cora E Hollis
Idifizell
Williamsy Street
Sampson Street
Southern Loan and Banking Company
M A Rose
Spencer Street
Charles A Davis
Laurie Davis Anderson
Ponte de Leor Avenue
Jackson Street
J_G St Amand
Allen Robinson
Southeast Corner Row
Wileon Streets
Wef Beckham
Buck Palmer
Newton Street
M B Haralson
Sadie Palmer
Lucile Avenue
Holderness Street
Ben Young
Atlanta Savings Bank
Willams Street
Lawrence E Grant
Frank Edmondson
Vaudeville heads Atlanta bill at Ponce de Leon and Bijou
A lively Ponce de Leon Casing audience applauded the Musical Cutups James Richmond Quienray Borani Nevarro and four other acts. George Wilton headlines the Lyceum Summer Garden closing week with his blackface routine. The Illustrious Bove New York Symphony Orchestra headlines next week under John Palmer and Signor A F Pinto, with fifty two performers. Seats at Bijou box office. prices unchanged.
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Ponce de Lebn
James Richmond Qienray
Borani
Nevarro
Wells
Vaudevie
Atlanta
Lyceum Summer Garden
George Wilon
Bilia
Impowdter
John Hearney
Wray Duryéa
Carmentella
Scott Brothers
Jake Wells
Bove
New York Symphony Orchestra
Ponce de Leon
Casino Scala
John Palmer
Signor A F. Pinto
Borea
Philadelphia
Willow Grove
Wella
Richmond
Norfolk
Pleasure Bay
Bijou
Seate
Bea
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County
Texar
Whitesboro Willoon
Smith Blood Syrup CO
Wall St
Fusaia
Wilkinson
Saran C Barr
Trinity Church
Westview
Minhell
G Browne
Owen
Williamson Bop Smith
A C Bilstoe
Walter Bridgwelit
Bridewell
Randulph Street
Taocick
Vlrksten
Luck Ted Iy
L Eb Wella
St Panchurch
Jtunter Street
BC England
Oakland
R Stamps
J A Walton
Pellce
L B Nedson
Boulevard
Enon Chunk
Amos Fox
Dr Fox Ia
Popper
Brotherton
Theron Riv
Presbyterian Church
Washington Street
Young Men's Prayer Association
Central Presbyterian Church
Friends of the Association
Naples
Board OF Park
Courtland
Winn Ts
Joseph Spielberger
Salt
M Friedman
Taohim EU
Lumpkin & Hoviin
L. 8Ivan
Jo Mitchell
Clarkston
Ga Mitchell
Isg4th
Alonzo Loid
Charles 1. Ainslie
Hena Agiea Braswell
Georgia Railroad
Rees
Mra Braswell
Inman Park
Fannie Willard Braswell
W. H. Braswell
Hena Agnes Braswell
Arnold & Arnold
John T Sample
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
West End
Decatur
Edmund J. Newmeyer
L. B. Norton
The
Newmeyer
Lithonia
Sara Bishop
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
West Petersburg
Fla
R. 0. Lovett
Yonge Street
Edgewood Avenue
J. L. Leftwich
Georgia Railway and Electus Company
F. M. O'Bryan
Superior’ Court
Alex Dittler
New York
Washington Seminary
North Ave
Peachtree S&t
Seasion
Etudents
Vassar Wellesley
Wommna College
Baltimore
Randolph-Macon
Cornell
W. T Chandler
L D. Scott
North
Klindwort Conservatory
Manhall
Kurt Mueller
P.O
Bell
Frerett
Sullivan, Crichten
Gompere
Aurea
Tal Jost
China
William Lycets
Whitehall Street
Atlants
Southern
Fouth
Briscoe
Locust Dale Academy
Locust Dale
Virginia
West Point
Annapolis
W.W. Briggs
Agnes Scott Institute For Young Lads
Colege Preparatory
H Gaines
University School For Boys
Stone Mountain
GAA
Schoo
Elz
Woo Griffin
Virginia Female Institute
Maria Pendletos Duval
J. B. Stuart
Atlanta Select School For Boys
Richardson
Jane Draiger
Tech Tad University
Bichardaom
Fryor
Becca
Empire Remedy CO
Atlante
Arn
Republic
San Francisco
Wabash
W. Greene
Ava
Louisville
the Tripod Paint CO
N. Pryor. Street
Gorhamsilver
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