Plan Early Clearing of Peachtree Creek Project
City officials press for immediate clearing of Peachtree Creek of rock and debris to launch a new 195,000 sewerage disposal plant. Board of county commissioners and city leaders plan a Saturday meeting to push the work, aiming to hire a ten man crew for about 739 dollars. The effort seeks health and operational benefits before plant startup in September.
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Peachtree Creek
RM “Layto
Board of County Commisson Re
Aordiig
W Ton Winn
Shelby Smith
Rall Phursiay
Carter
Clavion
Souther Bttantric Company
Cayton
Smich
Clayten
John Harwell
Uiils Sewer
Arial
James G Woodward
Hingell
Miltons
Drowning of Boy at Lithia Springs Charged to Negro
Report describes a struggle on the Lithia Springs bank leading to a drowning of a white boy. A black man named Holingsworth was jailed after an alleged altercation. Witnesses say the boy could not swim and the crowd feared a lynching, with tense atmosphere surrounding the incident.
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Lithia Springs
Nina
Hollingsworth
Lithia Spring
Sour Ene
Singers at Barnesville Rar Este Gr Viospe
A fragmentary report notes singers performing in Barnesville with unclear references to people and places including a Turkish crowd and a judge named Jos Tins. The readable portion mentions a prominent Jest wn prise and a big eros by ple owt amning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Poe
Wiley Tree
Western and Atlantic shows record gain in earnings
The report to the railroad commission shows a record gain for the Western and Atlantic railroad in the year just passed. Gross earnings reached 319,900,802, up from 2,922,112,248, with net earnings at 91,218,420 vs 81,881,912. Operating expenses rose to 227,982,078 from 210,235,933, yet lessees’ profit increased, and gross per mile reached 23,372.7 while net per mile was 6,???????? Showings of per mile figures and details on leases and upcoming commission investigations are included.
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
Railroad Commission
H C Maney
Met
Campbell Wallace
Central of Georgia
Atlantic Coast Line
Atlantic
State of Georgia
Legislative Commission
House
Senate
Commission
Barry Wright
Flosh
Slain Judge’s Estate Sparking Defense by Slayer’s Kin
In Savannah on August 21 a judge’s will valued at roughly 49 600 to 64 500 earmarks most property to his children and ex wife. The slain judge’s sister and relatives influence the estate as guardians. Defender Acott and administrator Mrs Florence Rover G dtec named to oversee assets while Justice Godber’s death stirs calls for defense of the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Waiter
Godbees
Maasgte Godbee
Sinai
Rink
Wiss Sarih
Jenkins County
Itabe
Flornce Rover
Wallace Oon
Fruen
Atlanta Bar Seeks Fourth Judge Appointment
A committee of the Atlanta bar urged Governor Slaton to appoint a fourth judge of the Atlanta circuit from among Fulton County lawyers with at least three years residency. The governor said he would study the petition, with Judge L Roan remaining a leading possibility and Roan’s post unaffected by the process.
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Atlanta
Slaton
Fulton County
L . Roan
Roan
John M Blatan
State of
Georgina
Siverter Court
Eni
Wonerhie
Stexne
General Assembly
Sode
Small
Ranith Pet
Johnson
Carrail Latimer
Furdan
J Tilson
Alet
Warrison
Denn Moore
Hnis
Batchelor
Terral
Id Jones
Shenard Tran Furene Doda
Victor Jamar
Mareian
Samuel
Timi Sy
Robert P Jones Joase
Servic Ag
Ueng
Atanta Bar
Fatun
Herorce
Jadic
Atanta
Goernor
Tan
Avants
Pra de
Lew Jere
Fulton Saunty
Roatolph
Samuel Nesht
Juttan S
Chambers
Rade
Geoge
Spence
Houricon Toms
Paule Jom
Himebaah
Straw
Walkina
Charles Whit
Sith
Arial Hom
Ryyan Woop
Reali Paso
Simmontyn Fares
Apoo
Yim Montgomery
Thhe
Thomas H Geode Young
Vicor Tanat
Warren Marty
Tata
Scar
Moran Alec
Powell
Phila
Noted artist Miss Susie Buttolth dies
Miss Susie Buttolth, a renowned artist, has died. She was known for portraits and sculpture and regarded as a devout Presbyterian. The funeral will be held at her Marietta residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock with Rev Dr Hugh Walker of Atlanta officiating. interment will be in the family burying ground.
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Sunes
Burtith
New York
Rideith
South Pier
Sears
Feta
Paris
Presbyterian Church
Marietta
Hugh Walker
Atlanta
Lawyers Battle End Today in Georgia Mary Phagan Trial
The defense and prosecution wrapped closings in the Atlanta courtroom as Hooper urged the jury to seek truth not guilt and Arnold delivered a lengthy rebuttal denouncing circumstantial evidence. They argued over Frank, Rosser, Dye, and the factory’s corrupt conditions amid race and class tensions surrounding the Mary Phagan case.
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Hooper
Avanta
Darley and Schiff
Frank
Franks
Birla
Jekyl
Edwin Hyde
Mary Phagan
Gantt
Rosser
Canley
Lather Rosser
Pinkertons
Durant
San Francisco
Hampton
England
Dreyfus
France
Mary Pagan
Mulder Wi
Conny
Victory to be attraction at matinees this week
Fragmentary notice states Victory will headline matinees this week alongside continuing shows at the Grand Palace. It mentions daily programs with first run motion pictures and color changes from noon until night, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatela
Victory
Matines
Monty
Effingham County Murder Trial Details At Georgia Court
The report describes Judge and Solicitor commentary during the trial of a murder case in Guyton Georgia. It notes defense and prosecution criticisms of investigators and witnesses. A chart of Frank’s movements is shown and the case is labeled as perjury and prejudice. Court attendance is noted with many Mrs Frank supporters present. Luther Rosser and Hugh Dorsey are scheduled speakers in sessions.
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Contey
Newt Lee
Dorsey
Effingham County
Cowlleys
Frank
Luther Rosser
Hugh Dorsey
At Theaters Forsyth Show Delivers Strong Week
At the Forsyth the week builds with a strong run from opening act through finale. Grace DeMar and Wille Westun perform songs while Howard Winburo hosts. Next week features Fred Bond and Mua Penton in a top comedy sketch and other acts of quality.
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DeMar Han
Wille Westun
Howard Winburo
Fred Bond
Mua Penton
Meredith Smeca
Aldy
Hapals
Moving Pictures at the Grand Promises Navy Themed Night
Victory is drawing crowds at We Grand as the five reel film Weotteion screens with naval aid. The United States Navy helps show peacetime duty and wartime readiness. Several scenes intrigue audiences and two romance plots add charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Avena
Cotton From Gayton Gynery to Savannah Factory
A 499 pound bale of cotton turned out from the Gayton ginnery and shipped to a local Savannah factory. The article notes the bale is average weight and of good middling class, remarking it is ahead of previous years in early fleece production. Also references remedies for health issues and a Porter antiseptic product priced at 25c and 92 00.
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Gayton
Tocal
Savannah
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Essig Bros. Co
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