Oppose Prohibition for Extra Session Urges Governor Not to Include
The Atlanta Clearing House Association asks Governor Harris to omit prohibition from the extra session call. Prominent Atlanta businessmen, including Jonah Ottley and St Elmo Massengale, argue an extraordinary session on prohibition would be costly and unwise amid unsettled state conditions. Delegations urge inclusion, but the association presses economy and business stability as reasons to exclude prohibition from the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Atlanta Clearing House Association
Harris
Beowes
Clearing House Association
Jonah Ottley
Atlanta Clearing House Associaion
St. Elmo Massengals
Charles Hopkins
Preston Arkwright
BM Blount
Wiliam J Davis
W OH Kiser
Forrest Adair
Hobdin Adair
Carlos Glason
Fudge
Spencer HB. Atkinson
Walter P Andrews
R B Blackburn
James B Nevin
Atlanta
Prohibition
Prohibition Clearing House
John K. Ottley
Jeg House Association
Heth Warders Plan Park Improvements
Fifth Ward Improvement club members met at English Avenue Schoolhouse to map park projects for Maddox Park. President Penn to name a committee of ladies and a new committee from the club will assist park management. Cochran praised park improvements including the lake. The park commission plan was outlined and next season's council appropriation was to be sought. Bond issue for municipal improvements sparked division. no action taken. Nearby talks covered under way improvements. Dr Jewell elected assistant secretary.
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Fifth
Cochran
Park Commission
W Maddox
WH Johnson
Duume
CH Jewell
Fifth Ward
Helder Resigns as County Administrator and Guardian
Helder resigns after a year and a half as county administrator and guardian. Ordinary Harry Johnson selects Charles W Mortis, Helders predecessor, to succeed him immediately.
Husband Missing Spurs Atlanta Police Appeal for Hemphill
Mrs Mae Hemphill reports husband James H Hemphill disappeared after cashing a postoffice money order at Third National Bank on Monday morning August 16. He left with 170 dollars in his pocket after breakfast with friends and has not been heard from since. The couple, who came to Atlanta from Cincinnati four months ago to open a Decatur Street restaurant, fear foul play or an accident while the wife appeals to Chief Yo and detectives for help.
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Atlanta
James H. Hemphill
Decatur Street
Hemphill
Third National Bank
Mra Mae Hemphill
Constitution
Toon
Mr Hemphill
Cincinnati
Ohio
Clayton
Mia Hempni
Milledgeville
Buffalo
Kahler
Postics
J .A. Moore
Nationalsbank
Moore
Permission to Strike Granted to 15000 Machinists in North East
Washington reports the International Association of Machinists executive board authorized 15 000 machinists in New York and New England to strike if needed to win an eight hour day and better conditions. Vice President J Keppler presented a report on shop conditions in New York New England and New Jersey and denied misquoted statements urging a national strike for the eight hour day in arms and munition plants while endorsing a general campaign for the eight hour day without strikes if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
New England
International Association of Marshinista
Invelvea Wera
J . Kep~ Bler
New Jersey
Eppler
Confederate era killer McGriffe hanged after confession
William McGriffe a negro hanged here confessed on the gallows to ten murders including the killing of W. S. Washington a wealthy factor near here July 11 2911 He claimed additional killings in North Alabama south Mississippi and Louisiana before his capture after escaping.
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Moultrie
William McGriffe
Washington
Here
Dan Showers
Henry Green
Alabama
Mississippi
Lowsiana
McGritte
Kling
London Modifies Wool Export Embargo Plan
London announces major changes to the wool embargo aiming to widen exports to safe destinations. Negotiations are under way for a substantial extension to the United States with a decision likely next month to ensure winter military supplies for Britain and allies and help balance trade while stabilizing the wool market.
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London
United States
Great Britain
England
Attempted assassination of Shanghai governor during farewell
Shanghai August 19 an unsuccessful attempt was made to assassinate Admiral Taung Ju Cheng military governor and Kiangnan arsenal director by a bomb at the China Merchants Wharf as he said goodbye to his wife en route to Tien Tam. His rickshaw coolie was wounded a suspect claiming to be a former soldier from Tien Tem was arrested.
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Shanghai
Taung Ju Cheng
Kiangnan
China Merchants Wharf
Tien Tam
Tien Tem
President Retires Amid Hail of Bullets in Peru
In Lama, Peru on August 19 ex president Oscar Banavides retired after returning to his residence near Dr Jose Pardo's inauguration. He escaped injury as assailants fired into crowds while soldiers quelled a rebellion attempt at Chimbote, a Peruvian seaport in Ancash.
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Lama
Peru
Oscar Banavides
Gat
Jose Pardo
Chimbote
Department
Ancadis
Augusta homicide leaves man dead after street quarrel
A Black man died after a late Tuesday night quarrel with a woman on Augusta streets. Gertrude Burner reports that the incident involved a Black man cut to passing and a woman who has not yet been arrested. The injured man died while en route to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Henry Glascock
Gertrude Burner
Responses to Mexican peace plan drawn from Pan-American appeal
Washington reports three responses to the Pan-American peace appeal from Mexican factions, including General Villa and General Cantu, favoring a constitutional settlement and U.S. good offices. Villa’s text supports a provisional government and elections, while Carranza’s reply is expected. A Vera Cruz-bound battleship report accompanies the dispatches.
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Washington
State Department
Villa
Enrique G Liorente
Laveloy
General Cantu
Lower
California
Carranza
Mexico
Constitutionaliata
Navy Department
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Vera Crag
General Villa
el Paso
Texas
Convention
United States
America
Brazil
Chile
Argentine
Bolivia
Uruguay
Guatemala
Isco Villa
Miguel Diaz Lombardo
The Erudite Farmer Speaks of Science in All Lands
A concise note describes a farmer who speaks in high minded science terms about agriculture. The piece portrays his effort to appear learned across places and dialects, turning routine farming into a discourse on knowledge.
Cook Again Refuses Road Charter Block on Georgia Line
Secretary of State Phil Cook reiterates refusal to issue a charter for the North Georgia Mineral Railway to build from Cartersville to Atlanta to parallel the Western and Atlantic. Attorneys for the road plan to test the new law, with a conference among state officials supporting the decision.
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Phil Cook
King & Spalding
North Georgia Mineral Railway
Cartersville
Atlanta
Western
Atlantic
Cook
General Assembly
Coon
Cooks
Mesra Hing & Spalding
North Georgia Mineral Railway Company
Philip Cook
State Capitol
Avaust
Admits Robbing Postoffice in Aycust Grove Case
Andy Goodman, a local resident, testified he robbed the Aycust Grove post office to fund a trip. He said he gained entry with a friend’s key and took $130 from the drawer plus 2 cents. Postmaster Harnett reported missing money and Goodman attempted to hide two marked bills when caught escaping.
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Goodman
Kidnapping of 12-Year-Old Girl Shocks Eastville Community
In Eastville, Georgia, a 12 year old girl was abducted from near her grandfather’s home. The child was seized from the village school and driven toward Gwinnett County as authorities in Athens, both state and federal, pursue the kidnapper. The grandfather had not legally adopted the child, complicating custody efforts. The girl’s father Oscar L Dooley had previously entrusted her to her grandfather after the mother’s death eleven years ago. The abduction occurred yesterday after the father sought access and was refused.
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Athens
Eastville
Oconee County
Gwinnech County
H H Daeley
Federal Courts
Oscar L Dooley
Gwinnett
Negro Arreste d in murder of James Bolt three years ago
Rome Georgia August 19 special A murder charge from a three year old case recalls the shooting of James Bolt as he died en route to medical aid. Henry Armstrong a Negro is jailed after authorities traced him to Birmingham. Armstrong allegedly shot Bolt during a quarrel over a match. He will be tried at the January term of the Superior Court.
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Rome
James Bolt
South Ramet
Henry Armstrong
sheritTn
Armstrong
Birmingham
Bolt
Bol Bee
Active Dry Paper Planned for Atlanta
The Anti-Saloon league raised capital at a headquarters meeting to publish The Commonwealth as a weekly with Dr George Wichelberger as editor. The paper will advocate absolute prohibition and aims to advance the movement from a bi weekly to a weekly publication in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Commonwealth
Anti-Safeon League
George ‘Wichelberger
Georgia Anti-Saloon Length
Greas
Argo Robbed by Negro Near Boulevard and Decatur
Argo reports he was assaulted and robbed of $75 by a tall man wearing overalls and a checked cap near Boulevard and Decatur Street. He came to town with a load of produce, visited a friend, then was knocked down in an alley and relieved of his money. Police contacted Officers Haslett and Evans Thursday night.
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Argo
Haslett and Evans
Agelock
Boulevard Avenue
Decatur Street
Jewell Kelley Opens Bijou Theater September Six
Jewell Kelley leases the Biron theater on Marietta street and on Labor Day will open the regular season with the Jewell Kelley Stock Company. The company arrives from New York and has drawn strong crowds in past Bijou engagements.
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Jewell Kelley
Marietta Street
Jewell Kelley Stock ‘Company
New York
Jewell KeNey Company
Fitzgerald Man Dies From Sheriff's Wounds
Fitzgerald Ga August 19 3 John Anderson man who killed Hd Hutchinson Monday died in the county jail this afternoon as a result of shots fired by Sheriff Fountain during an attempted arrest Anderson in an ante mortem statement implicated others whose names the sheriff refuses to reveal at present
Should a Mother Tell? at Strand features Nansen in dramatic power
Rex Ingram’s story presents a mother torn between justice and her daughter's happiness. Belly Nansen delivers exceptional emotional depth as Misa Nansen and Stuart Holmes supports as Gaspard. The Baron and Baroness Gauner, Arthur Moops and Claire Whitney, also excel. The production is noted as remarkably refined for its time.
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Sar Wee Uing
Willam Fox
Triday
Rex Ingram
Carly Cor
Belly Nansen
Mother Loyn
Misa Nansen
Stuart Holmes
Mica Nansen
Gaspard
Arthur Moops
Claire Mhitney
Gaun Uer
Will Attempt 10 Cure Victims of Dope Habit
United States District Attorney Hooper Alexander and Acting Mayor I N Ragsdale discussed city cooperation with federal efforts to aid narcotics users. Plans were not finalized but Atlanta officials pledged to support tapering off treatment and to involve city physicians with government programs to curb the dope menace. Revenue agents have led a Harrison narcotic law drive, with a broader campaign to identify and treat drug users. Elliot of 148 Chapel Street was arraigned, telling a pitiful story and obtaining a prescription for dope at the government’s direction. Recorder George E Johnson advocated a city farm for drug users to receive care and tapering off treatment, but no action was taken. A charter amendment to empower General Council to establish the farm was discussed but not enacted.
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United States
Hooper Alexander
I N Ragsdale
Atlanta
Bf Elliot
Chapel Street
Ward
George E Johnson
General Council
General Assembly
Maddox Contempt Trial Deferred In Police Court
Alderman Maddox faced contempt charges in police court on Thursday after being served with the accusations. Cit. Attorney Mayzon presented witnesses showing damage on Ponce de Leon avenue from heavy machinery. Maddox acted as his own attorney and cross examined witnesses. trial to resume Friday at 2:30 p.m.
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J. W Maddox
Tarling
Joneon Mesding
Cit
James Ll. Mayzon
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Aldermatt Maddox
Cure for Pellagra Promoted by Baughns Remedy
A reader from Cowards SC writes of a seven year Pellagra illness ending after using Baughn’s remedy. He details skin sores mouth throat and digestion symptoms and credits the treatment for his recovery. The notice urges others to request a free Pellagra cure book from American Compoundmsts Go box 2002 Jasper Alabama.
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David G Pate
Fort Davn
American Compoundmst
Jasper Ala
Governor of Alabama probes lynching in Hope Hull case
Governor Henderson orders a rigid investigation into the lynching of three Black men near Hope Hull. Coroner's jury finds the victims met violent destin but cannot establish the lynching party's identity. The August report notes no conclusive evidence tying any individuals to the crime.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henderson
Hope Hull
Stockholders Sued Over Unpaid Bank Capital
Augusta August 29 Special Stockholders of the defunct Bank of Hephzibah are being sued by the receiver for the balance of capital stock subscribed. Only 40 percent has been paid. Even if collected, funds won't cover depositor obligations.
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Augusta Ge
Bank of Hephzibah
Vitalitas mineral medicine showcased at Jacoba Pharmacy
An isolated Texas coast site hails Vitale stag as a great gift to mankind and a beacon to the sick. Crude Vitalitas is shipped to Houston laboratories for extraction into a liquid form that purportedly treats indigestion rheumatism catarrh and chronic disorders. A demonstration is in progress at Jacoba Pharmacy 3a Whitewall St with information available by writing.
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Texas
Houston
Vitale Hase
Jacoba Pharmacy
Whitewall St
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Orient
Maier & Berkele,Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall St
James Hemphile
McGriffe
Argentina
Muratore
Latin America
North Georgia Mineral Road
Oscar Dooley
Active “Dry
Negro
Tee Reet
Ragsdale Cenfer
Maddox
Pellagra
Parks-Chambers
Hardwick
Parks-Chambers-Hardwick Co
Atlanta, Ga
Vitalitas Mine
Lawrence D'Ornay
Harry Ayera
Rosemary Theby
Fea
Texen Quartet
the Strand
Betty Nansen
Alamo NO
Olga Petrova
Victoria
World Film Feature
Marguerite Clark
Helene of the North
Paramount
Doggone
Keystone
Charlie Chaplin
GEM Theater
Marietta, Gal
Amy
Desoto
SAVOY
Batfice
Tom
Edy
Bob Leonid
Tila Hall
Little Blond
Decatur
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