Grand jury to hear murder cases in fall term
The new grand jury will convene Monday for the fall term with about seventy felony cases, including nine murder charges. Four Negroes held. one white man, Henry Lyle, sought for a Negro woman murder. Patrolman E H DeBray’s murder case heads the list. witnesses and solicitors prepared for court at the old courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lumpkin
Solicitor Hill
Old Court House
John 8. Candler
Investigton
Bury
Charley Hill
John Monaghan
W. Johnson
Robert Smith
Piedmont Park
H. DeBray
West End
Tom Hammond
Oscar Hammond
Ike Hammond
Jim Irwin
Field
Thera
Henry Lyle
Maraghan
Candler
Criminal
Interesting Programme at Boys High Normal Class
A large attendance at yesterday's normal class featured lectures by Mrs. Holbrook on George Eliot, Dr. Sanford on spelling and reading methods, and Miss Edginton on rational reading. Professors Davis Toepel and Utterbach spoke on music physical culture and manual training while several teachers led discussions on geography language grammar and teaching relations to grammar schools. About fifty visitors from local cities and private schools attended and today's program promises similar sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ High School
Yesday
Holbrook
George el- Mot
Sanford
Edginton
Ward
Davis, Toepel
Utterbach
Whiteside
Scratchens
Ella Smiley
Grammer
Rev J E White Returns From North Carolina Visit
Rev John B E White, pastor of Second Baptist, returns from a family visit to Carey North Carolina. After eight years he preached last Sunday at First Baptist Durham to large crowds. He will begin his autumn campaign next Sunday and spoke on The ideal Workingman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. White
John BE. A White
Second Baptist Church
North Carolina
Carey
First Baptist Church
Durham
White
Capitol Window Tragedy Claims Young Glenn Byrd
Glenn Byrd, son of Colonel Phill Byrd, died from injuries after a fall from a Capitol window ledge. He spoke of his act then faded, having known many state figures, and his funeral was set for Rome. The article also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Bitters as remedies for sleeplessness and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Byrd
Phill Byrd
Gundy Hospital
Capitol
Glenn
Crew Street
Rome
Byrd
City panel rejects Edgewood Lyceum electric sign request
Streets committee recommends denying R Coley Anderson the lessee of the Lyceum theater permission to erect an electric sign across Edgewood avenue. The denial cites potential city liability for damages if an accident occurs. The panel notes an ordinance bans signs across streets and sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Wheater
R. Coley Anderson
Edgewood Avenue
Lyceum Theater
Mable
Anderson
Whitehall Street
Boys Run Away. Father Reports Still Missing
Moore reports to police that his two runaway boys Jimmie and Sammie remain missing after disappearing from home last Tuesday. Police searched the city but found no trace. The elder, 11, may have influenced the younger to run away. Jimmie wore dark clothes and a cap, Sammie wore knee breeches a shirtwaist and a mottled hat. Father seeks information and says he has not slept since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Decatur Street
Jimmie
Sammie
Wireless Telegraph Show at YMCA Tonight
Wireless telegraphy experiments will be presented at the YMCA this evening as part of a social program for members. The event features a musical program with Hob Daniels on piano, a violinist, and Professor Reubens the magician. Sergeant Z. D. Moon, a police sergeant, is praised as a proud grandfather by news of a newborn son to his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
Hob Daniels
Reubens
Moon
Z. D. Moon
Walter Z. Moon
St. Augustine
Saloon Man Abe Humphries Held After Pistol Threat
Police report Abe Humphries waited in a dark place last night with a large pistol near Officer Adolph Branan. Branan says he owed his life to catching Humphries on sight as the man intended to shoot him. Humphries, a retired whisky dealer, faces disorderly conduct contempt of court and carrying a concealed weapon in recorder court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Humphries
Adolph Branan
Humphries
The
Constitution
Branan
Kontz
Dolph Branan
Recorder’s Court
City Court Postponed as Judge Reid Delays Opening
Judge Reid will not convene city court until Monday week due to unfinished annex courtroom. Jurors summoned for September 2 are ordered not to appear. court will sit in the old courthouse while remodeling proceeds. Captain Anderson stated temporary quarters may be ready by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Reid
Superior Court
Judge Lumpkin
Clifford L. Andeson
Board of County Commissions
Nelms
Reid
Cawe
Turnout Removed on Hunter Street Line by Public Works
The Atlanta Rapid Transit Company removed a partially constructed turnout on its Hunter street line between Washington street and Piedmont avenue under a notice from the Commissioner of Public Works. Belgian blocks were replaced as required. The railways committee ordered removal of existing switches and denied a turnout at that point, with permission to petition council if a turnout is desired on the Grant park line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Public Works
Commisssioner of Public Works
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Hunter Street
Washington Street
Piedmont Avenue
Astrest Railway Committee
Grant Park
Serious Strike Feared at Kansas Coal Mines
Fort Beett Kansas August 29 in anticipation of a serious strike at the Big Four coal mines in southeastern Kansas companies have guards protecting non striking or those who refuse to strike The galing so growing that a majority of the 4009 men in the district will go out on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Beett
Kans
Kansas
Hare
Bere
Santenibet 2
Interstate Commerce Board Opener Discusses Rules Application
The railroad commission holds a major session with all commissioners present led by Chairman T C Crenshaw. Cases include applying commission rules to interstate oats shipment demurrage notices at Macon, a freight prepayment dispute with Tifton Thomasville and Gulf, Western Union offices on Seaboard Air Line, and the Postal Telegraph Company asset dispute with the Plant System.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bracks
Macon
Terrell
Georgia Northern
Tifton
Thomasville
Gulf
Moultrie
Titton
Thomasvilli Am Gulf
Western Union
Seaboard Air Line
Postal Telegraph Company
Genuine California Fig Syrup Promises Lasting Relief
Olden Times ad pitches Byrup of Figs as a permanent solution to habitual constipation. It warns against temporary laxatives that harm the system and urges buying the genuine product produced by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Byrup
Lyceum and Columbia bills feature top acts this week
The Lyceum presents Eugéne O Rourke and company with Parlor A, James Richmond Gilroy the man with the green gloves, Casey and Le Clair in Our Irish Terants, Craske and Stevens dancers, Atalla Spencer, Forbes and Quinn. Columbia theater opens with Wanted a Family starring Guy Woodward, 10 20 30 and 30 cent prices, Cherry Pickers band, Rudolph and Adolph opens next. Lottie Whams Salter leads a strong cast including the Laurence Sisters and Beatriz McKenzie in a lively farce on the Grand schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
James Richmond Gilroy
Casey
LeClair
Craske
Stevens
Atalla Spencer
Forbes
Quinn
Charles Townsend
Guy Woodward
Columbia
Woodward
Atlanta
Cherry Pickers
Laurence Sisters
Nelie Maskell
Beatrica McKenzie
Lew H. Newcomb
Willam O'Day
Iva Merlyn
Estelle Gilbert
Samuel Mirfield
Harry James
Eddie Russell
Charlotte Love
Presbytery Meets Today in Atlanta Central Church
An important meeting of the presbytery of Atlanta is held today at noon in Central Presbyterian Church to act on the call extended by Westminster Presbyterian Church to Rev. Charles R. Nisbet. Other matters of interest will arise. all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery
Atlanta
Central Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Charles R. Nisbet
Atlanta council race heats as veto decision looms
Citywide primary in two months sparks a crowded field of candidates. Key issue is whether the council will sustain the mayor's veto on Boulevard extension and Peters Street franchise, likely shaping the campaign and candidates' positions. Dr. T. D. Longino and others announce bids for alderman posts, pledging businesslike, fair handling of public utilities.
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Council
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Mondey
Forrest Avenue
Peters Street
Longino
T. D. Longino
Dr. Longino
Howell
A. C. Minchinnett
Day
James G. Woodward
Minchinnett
Beck
J. Frank Beck
Atlanta
Iberty
Electric Light
Fire
Ite
Businesas
Trondshins
Bert
Political and personal at the state capitol
Georgia political talk centers on Governor race between Guerry and Terrell with liquor and railroads as the clash. farmers reportedly indifferent to politics. Congressmen Griggs comments on crop troubles. legal actions over 7 miles of track between Rome and Dalton involving Western and Atlantic and Southern Railway. Governor Candler travels to Alabama for family matter. Sanford removal dispute with Tax Collector W. T. Banford. additional execution against Sanford noted. various Southwest Georgia figures visit the capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Chronicle
James Barrett
State Agricultural Society
Thomasville
Jim Barrett
Jim
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Ney
Turner
Estill
Terrell
Georgia
J. M. Griggs
Congressman Griggs
J. M. Terrell
Macedonia
Hall County
Atlanta
B. T. Brown
Western and Atlantic Railroad
A. W. Fite
State Library
Western and Atlantic
Southern Railway Company
Dalton
Southern
Western and
Atlantic Road
Rome and
Gadsden
Dorsey, Brewster & Howell
Shewmate & Maddox
A.orneys
Wv. T. Banford
Floyd County
Candler
Alabama
Sanford
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Remarkable tale of Concha Balaguer and Atlanta crisis
Concha Balaguer, about 30, repeatedly deemed dangerous, has been shuttled between police custody and charity homes since spring. From Cannon House to Hospital for Incurables, Baptist Tabernacle, and state asylum attempts, her case sparked police, hospital, and governor level appeals as she wanders between city prison and aid facilities in a recurring, sensational cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concha Balaguer
Tabernacle Baptist Home
Police Department of
Atlanta
Cannon House
Tondie
Grady Hospital
Concha
Baptist Tabernacle Home
Baptist Home
Georgia
Presbyterian Hospital
Charleston
South Carolina
Radiant
Kall
Charity Homes
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Eilting
E. H. DeBray
Ils Seb, Ier & Eomac Fis “Sitters
Geom
Dow
Baw
Khayer
Dylie
End
Hood
Robert Beott
Bratock
Braman
Wao
Save Hea
Aguinet Branan
tatIrona’ Commission
Refiroad Commission
J. Pope Brown
Spencer R. Atkinson
T. C. Crenshaw
Dr. Wenen
John M. Bmilter ‘Co
Marietta Street
Pevencalui
Will
Seventh Ward
J. Hrenk Beck
Corneil
Whitehall St
State Capitol
Wetumpka
Ala
Bunkley
W. S&s Humphreys
A. M. Raines
Dawson
Southwest
J. H. Oxford
Chstoria
Tess Heiss
Marietta
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