Judge Mangum Railroaded Sinners in Darktown Court
In Darktown a colorful court led by Councilman Mangum as recorder handed down sentences for a string of offenses. Pearl Myers, a nurse of topper color, the ring theft, a chicken theft case, and disputes over a loose dog and a broken dispute are described with courtroom theatrics and stern fines.
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Garvin Wherler Mangum
Third Ward
Darktown
Mangum
Jedge Briles
Pearl Myera
Jedge
Newgro
Co O Hilley
Les
Son
Alabama
Whitehall
Constitution
Rival Armies Camp In Atlanta City
Two armies clash in Atlanta as the American Salvation Army under Adjutant Williams and the regular army contend in a campaign of recruiting and public influence. Officials note no bloodshed, while debates over affiliation and debts arise among city residents. The scene centers on 110 Walton Street and the differing aims of the two groups.
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Atlanta
Fens
Adjutant St. Wiliams
American Salvation Army
Wal Iron Street
Salvation Army
England
Wilams
Johnson
Regular Army
Willams
Williams
Pennsylvania
Eral Moore
Walton Street
Berriman
E Johnson
Herriman
Rylander
Alabama railroad tax arbitration discussion in Atlanta
An informal executive gathering of railroad leaders and counsel, returning from the Alabama war, met in Joseph Richardson’s office in the Equitable building. They reviewed the Alabama case and Georgia status after legislative adjournment, denying any compromise toward a 2 1/2 cent flat rate and saying each road would act at its own will before the railroad commission.
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Atlanta
Joseph Richardson
Southeastern Passenger Association
Equitable
Alabama
Georgia
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Railroad Commission
Mee
Georgia rail commission drift as Jones declines and Brown may follow
President Sam D Jones of the Atlanta State Works refused a railroad commission post after a legislature change to qualifications. Gov Smith may still appoint, with Hawkinsville figure Pope Brown likely declining. Speculation ties Savannah broker A B Moore and north Georgia names to the remaining seats. Governor signed the bill. appointments expected today with reorganization next week and S G Mc Lendon favored as chairman.
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Sam D Jones
Atlanta State Works
State Railroad Commission
Smith
Hawkinsville
Capitol
Inquirers
Browns
Savannah
A B Moore
North Georgia
Atlanta
George Hillyer
James WH Smith
Gainesile
Railroad Commission
Ft Ia
S G Mc. Lendon
Thomasville
Champagne Robbers Stand Trial In Grand Larceny Case
Frederick Spaeph and Max Crabstone faced Magistrate Crane in New York on $1000 bail for grand larceny after using champagne as a ruse to defraud money. They claimed to represent the Grape Fro Champagne and Tone Company, showing barrels of champagne misdescribed as goods. Terex Wolf, a jeweler, said he lost $1000 to them, with nine more victims expected in Friday’s hearing.
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New York
Frederick Spaeph
Max Crabstone
Crane
Una Spectom
Terex Wolf
Pleasantville & Y
Wolf
Curtis Nominates Himself to Jamestown Meeting
In a city council meeting Alderman Peters proposed cutting travel funds for four city officials to Jamestown from 300 to 200 dollars, citing rail fare and daily allowances. Alderman Curtis declared his desire to attend, even offering to be elected to the committee to represent the city. The motion to cap expenses passed, and Curtis stated his intent to participate.
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Aldermanic Board
Pen
Peters
City Fathers
Jamestown
Norfolk
Curtis
Key
Atlanta
Khow
Century Old Snake Blown Up In Mountain Blast
A Woodbury man reports witnessing a blast on the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic line near Woodbury, Columbus, revealing a huge rattlesnake in the debris. The reptile weighed 103 pounds, bore worn rattles and a button, and died from the blast shock.
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Columbus, Ga
Woodbury
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic
Father’s Mother Granted Custody Of Two Children
In the habeas corpus proceeding before Ordinary John R Wilkinson, petitioned by F F Edgar to obtain Annie May aged 4 and Edward F Biger aged 2 from their grandparents George W Rogers and Mrs Emeline Rogers, the court ordered the children placed in the care of their paternal grandmother Mrs Katie Edgar. Edgar sought to reclaim them Aug 22 but Judge Wilkinson ruled for the father's mother while allowing the other grandparents access as they wished.
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Hmbeas Corsus
John R Wilkinson
F F Edgar
Annie May
Edward F Biger
George W. Rogers
Emeline Rogers
Katie Edgar
Edgar
Oridnary’s
Wilkinson
Court of Ordinary
Weet Twelfth Street
Willonson
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Neal Bank i
Thornton
Mamry
G. Caldwell
Berry
Anciotent Castle
Thro’ Police
Mangia
Jedge Biles Onair
Cops
Vountain
Theodore Lyons
Hell's
Half Acre
Jonas Walker
Crae
Festa Tucker
Fea
jed@e
Altay
Montgomery Farmers Meet
Coker
Mount Ton
Mt Vernon
Farmers’ Union
Montgomery County
M. Coker
Pike County
JI P Campbell
I N Rogers
Tanth Congressional District
Agricultural College
J C Brewton
Union Baptist Institute
Hart
Dever
Screven
Statka
Ynshit
Cncilwasn Wheeleh Mangum
Recorder
Ay Gordon Noel Hurtel
Maier & Berkele
Salvationists
Ainutant S
Sam D. Jones
China
HCO
Vania
Castoria
Rountree Trunk & Bag Co
Turner, Mar
Whitehall St
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