Empire Life Chief Sees Victory Clearing Fraud Allegations
William W Reid, president of Empire Life Insurance, announces that Judge W Elis Brown's decision ends the litigation and clears the company. He says business will resume with strong prospects, citing a sweeping verdict over fraud charges and affirming court and insurance commissioner jurisdiction to investigate. The piece notes Stockholders in Augusta, directors moving forward, and confidence in management despite past disputes.
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Empire Life Insurance Company Faces Injunction Appeal Denied
A judge’s ruling denied an injunction and receiver against Empire Life Insurance. The majority believed the company should continue operations, citing a thorough insurance department examination that found the company solvent. The decision highlighted continued goodwill, a strong future focus, and praise from an examiner calling it the cleanest company he had ever examined.
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Loning
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William W" Reid
Empire Life Insurance Company
Wright I Thankful to People of Georgia Comptroller General Wright
William A Wright expresses gratitude to the People of Georgia for almost thirty years of service as Comptroller General. He notes the overwhelming endorsement on the 18th strengthens his resolve to uphold the state’s financial interests and duties as a public servant.
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War will not injure Atlanta say dealers
The Atlanta real estate board and twelve local paint dealers and manufacturers held luncheons at the Winecoff hotel, with about twenty TVA members present. Speakers at the three gatherings discussed the European war's expected impact on American business, asserting Atlanta's rapid growth and optimistic outlook for the next year.
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Winecoff Hotel
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Winecoft
Wall Collapses Wrecking Crew Man Hurt Instructed
Workman WC Flournoy of 406 Decatur street escaped serious injury when a west wall at the Atlantic Ice and Coal site collapsed Friday afternoon. A fellow worker Amberlie was buried about fifteen feet under rubble, rescued and taken to Grad hospital with a crushed back and three broken ribs.
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WC Flournoy
Decatur Street
Aman
Atlantic Ice and Coal Company
Flournoy
Grad Hospital
Negro Burglar Bound Over After Home Invasion
Mell Prince a Negro burglar was bound over for burglary in the recorder’s court after an afternoon Friday incident at 49 Boulevard Terrace. He broke into the Viewin home, searched upstairs, knocked down Mrs Rolutone, and was restrained by Officer W Martin and others as neighbors chased him into the alley.
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Boulevard Terrace
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Roistone
Downstais
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Viewlys
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Confessed burglars held for trial in Atlanta case
Flood Prince Cecil Paine and Diz Shell, along with two Chattanooga youths, were arrested Thursday and charged with a series of systematic Atlanta residential burglaries. They were arraigned Friday before Recorder Nas Broyles. Judge Broyles bound the four youths over for trial on burglary charges with bonds of 160 each. The defendants confessed to several burglaries.
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Shell
Chattanooga
Tenn
Atlanta
Broyles
Detec tive Agency to be Investigated in Macon
Macon news reports a council committee will probe the Southern States Detective Agency led by W S Lane to assess if the arrest of Ben Atwater on an assault with intent to murder charge was justified. If grounds are found, actions may follow including revoking the agency license.
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Southern States Detective Agency
W S Lane
Police Committee of Council
Ben Atwater
Clift Cook
Wall Street Alley
Atwaters
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Lane
Atwater
Final Session of Colored Men and Women Organization Held
The Independent Order of Colored Men and Women of America reported progress in taxes paid on 310000000 dollars of property and in education. Leaders including H D Canady and F L Fleming spoke on training, ballot rights, and reading The Constitution. Memorial services honored five deceased members. plans urged lodges to boost Georgia membership to 12 by 1915. The next session is scheduled for August in Waccoa? town.
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Independent Order of Colored Men and Women of America
Lelock
H D Canady
F L Fleming
Jackson
G Dawson
Manning
W A Fountain
Morris Brown College
Talka
Fountain
Roy Wilkinson
Georgia
Wace Dowa
Aviator Falls 1000 Feet Then Recovers at Nassau Hospital
Albert Pileux of New York City, an aviator, fell 1000 feet near Mineola during a looping maneuver. He was badly bruised and lacerated but survived, with hospital surgeons noting shock as the primary danger. The monoplane struck ground after engine failure. Pileux remained conscious despite the crash and avoided further injury.
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Albert Pileux
New York City
Hempstead
Nassau Hospital
Fileux
West May Not Be Able To Attend Convention
By John Corrigan, J. Washington August 21 Special Senator West, chairman of the state democratic executive committee, may miss the state convention in Magon on September 1 because senate business may demand his stay. If absent, Hugh J Rowe of Athena would preside. a possible deadlock over the short term could put West at the dark horse table.
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J. Washington
W Os West
State Democratic Executive Committee
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Senate
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Clayton Trust
Hugh J Rowe
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New York Darkened by Lightning Bolt
New York August 21 nearly half an hour of darkness followed one of the most severe electrical storms in history. A pavilion was struck by lightning injuring several people and a Broadway runaway caused panic among bathers. Louis Sena a Chinese man was killed by a bolt while working on a field in Astoria. Boston reports normal buying of provisions since the European war began, with shortages and price increases per a health board inspector’s report to Mayor Gurley.
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Children Urged to Register at Once for Atlanta Schools
The board of education assigns registration to Assistant Superintendent L M Landrum. Parents must register white grammar school children by August 29 to secure seats at opening. Those delayed must wait until after all registered pupils are assigned. Office hours are 9 am to 6 pm at Boys' High School.
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Last Honors Paid to Captain Triplett
A large crowd attended the funeral of Captain John Triplett in Thomasville. The W D Camp Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy led the service with an eloquent eulogy by Rey T White. Residents from nearby towns joined in mourning a longtime local and former builder of Thomasville’s paper.
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N. C. & St. L Railway Grants Annual Passes to 1000 Employees
Nashville August 21 The Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railway will issue annual passes usable on all company lines to about 1000 employees who have served fifteen years. The passes, effective September 1, cover train dispatchers agents operators engineers firemen conductors yard masters shop and roadway foremen brakemen and clerks. General Manager Carson announced the action with President John Howe Pey approving.
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Shipp Named Candidate for Speaker of House
Waycross Ga August 21 Special Reports say R I Shipp of Moultrie will be put before the next session of the state legislature as a candidate for speaker He has a number of friends throughout the state.
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Waycross
RI. Shipp
Moultrie
Branch Bank Expansion Planned to Peru and Lima
A Chicago bank plans to establish a branch in Lima, Peru, and a trade exchange house here as part of broader plans to expand trade between this city, Peru, and other regions. The move aims to boost commerce and ties with Peru, signaling growth for the bank and local business.
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Chicago Bank
Lima
Peru
Cure for Pellagra Promises Recovery for Sufferers
A reader cites personal recovery from Pellagra after using Baughn's Pellagra Remedy. The ad urges others in the Pellagra Belt to obtain the remedy and request a free book, offering refunds if the cure fails. It directs readers to American Compounding Co. in Jasper, Alabama.
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Baughn
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American Compounding Co
Jasper
Ala
Speer thanks Georgia voters for support in primary
State Treasurer W J Speer issues a card of thanks to Georgia voters for renewed confidence in his candidacy for re election. He praises the people and his personal friends across the state for their devoted work on his behalf and pledges to strive to please them in the future.
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W J Speer
Georgia
Chapman Family Holds Annual Picnic and Reunion
The Chapman family of Holy Springs Georgia, numbering 125 members across three generations, held their annual picnic and reunion last Saturday at the old family church and burying ground. The four oldest members, Shiloh F Chapman A O Chapman D Chapman and Mrs Martha Roach, lived near Holly Springs and were all present along with representatives from all parts of Georgia.
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Holy Springs
Old Family
Shiloh
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Martha Roach
Holly Springs
Georgia
Help for You and Your Xim-Professional Help Wanted Ad
Help for you or any xim-nomestic professional or business can be found by the Constitution Want Ad. They lead you by the shortest road to better conditions. Telephone Main 6000, Atlanta 5001.
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