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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1913

Page

8

Murder Charge Against Bailiff in Columbus Slaying

In Columbus Georgia Bailiff RW Willis is charged with murder after shooting Luther Hawkins an Atlanta youth who fled arrest for a $0 debt Not bail granted before a preliminary hearing next week Citizens condemn the killing as unjustified The suspect says he aimed to frighten the boy and did not intend to kill, while Hawkins body will be sent to Atlanta for burial

Columbus RW. Willis Luther Hawkins Atlanta Citzens of Hia Guther Hawkins Andrew Jordan Sher- Mfs Balimt Wiis Jordana Wits Willis Hawkins Beavers Frankins

Rutherford farmer to face murder hearing in Murfreesboro

William Cook, a Rutherford county farmer, is to have a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Murfreesboro on charges of murdering his wife Mrs Magsyie Cook and his niece Lacy Stanford near Smyrna last Monday night. Cook remains jailed in Rutherford County amid fears of mob violence as officials note a bitter family quarrel motive is possible. He has lived in Nashville and worked for the street railway, previously operating a saloon, with stints in St Louis and Chicago during his career.

Nashville Tenn William Cook Rutherford County Mur Magsyie Cook Anather Nlrse Lacy Stanford Smyrnz Murfreesboro Cook Coax Smyrna Aater St. Louis Chicago Mul

Hospital Seeks Color Answer Over Hawaiian Native

Savannah officials face a race question after Richard Andrew, once a sailor from Hawaii, was placed in a ward with Black patients at a Savannah hospital. He caused a stir, leading to his transfer to the Marine Hospital, then kept from admission until a decision on his race is made by multiple facilities.

Savannah Hawaii Richard Andrew Alor Georgia Andrew Marine Hospital

Eighth District Farm High School Opens in Athens

The Eighth District Agricultural High school under Principal W. G. Acrees opens September 2 with a reorganized faculty. New science and mathematics teachers join, including Gay in science Peacock in math and shop work, Cummings in history and English, Moore handling bookkeeping, Cole teaching domestic science, and Morehead as farm superintendent.

Athens Agricultural High School W. G. Acrees Gay Hag Peacock F. Cummings Foster B. W. Moore South Carolina Ivete Cole Taugh Morehead

Hookworm Dispensary Planned Along Gainesville Midland

Athens Ga August 30 A dispensary for examination and treatment of hookworm will be placed at Candler a station on the Gainesville Midland railroad between Athens and Gainesville Dr Verner representing the state Board of health will be there on September 10 17 and 24 and October 4 He is working along the systematic lines data out by the board for the eradication of the hookworm which has been found in practically every county of the state

Athens Candler Gainesville Verner State Board of Health

Miss Annie Williams Dies at Americus Home

Miss Annie Williams aged 17 daughter of Selicitor General James B. Williams of the southwestern judicial circuit died this morning after an appendicitis operation performed last Monday. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at First Methodist Church with interment at Elaville. The Americus Bar Association will attend as honorary escorts.

Americus Annie Williams James BR. Williams Southwestern Judicial Circuit Tee Williama Intermental Eilaville Americus Bar Association

Doctor Arrested in White Slavery Case in Memphis

Memphis report says Dr. J yo Stephens of Knoxville was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Joy on a white slavery warrant. He allegedly brought Elizabeth Martin aged 22 from St Louis to Memphis. Government agent C R Nixon says several well known Memphians may become involved.

Memphis Tenn J. Yo. Stephens Knoxville United States Joy Stephens Elizabeth Martin St. Louia C. R. Nixon

Lawyers of Southern Meet in Washington

Washington August 20 Special The annual meeting of the Southern railway counsel drew many leading Georgia lawyers to Washington in recent days. Technical matters affecting suits were discussed. In attendance were Colonel N. E. Harris of Macon and his two sons Walter A. Harris and Joan Harris of Macon Judge Joe Bennet of Brunswick Este Graham of McKee Sam P. Maddox of Rome G. McCurry of Hartwell

Washington Southern Railway Counsel Georgia N. EB. Harris Macon Walter A. Harris Joan . Harris Joe Bennet Brunswick Este Graham Mckae Sam P. Maddox Rome G. McCurry Hartwell

Davis Sworn In as Solicitor General of United States

John W. Davis of West Virginia was sworn in today as solicitor general. He succeeds resigned officeholder from the House of Representatives. The confirmation marks a key legal post appointment in Washington on August 30.

Washington John W. Davis West Virginia United States Ife House of Presentatives

Fight at Dr Hinkle's home injures two women in Macon

In Macon on August 30 a free for all at Dr A S Hinkle's residence left Mrs Hinkle with head injuries and Mrs T A Hinkle of New York with a broken hip. Dr Hinkle was taken into custody but released after Mrs Hinkle requested it. The dispute stems from estrangement and a pending divorce. Dr Hinkle's son James accused his father of being influenced. a warrant for assault was issued.

Macon A. 5 Hinkie Dr. Hinkle Theinkle Hinkle Palisades Shipwade Juaitus Peace McCowan

Divorce of ninth husband yields alimony in Oregon case

Gregon City Oregon August 30 Aileen Kerring Grangerow a wealthy Uma tila Indian obtained a divorce yesterday from her ninth husband Grant Nicholas Grangerow and voluntarily settled upon him as alimony the sum of 2000 dollars She charged willful desertion.

Gregon City Ore Eilen Kerring Grangerow Umatila Grant Nicholas Grangerow

Fish Hook in Throat Worries Mayor Gaynor

New York August bulletin reports Mayor Gaynor troubled by a fish hook in his throat linked to a gunshot wound from three years earlier. He remains at his Long Island residence with friends quoted about ongoing health struggles and recovery effort, using his familiar metaphor to describe the body’s stubborn fight.

Mayor Gaynor New York Gaynor Long Island

Ardmore Suspect Charged In Morbid Fire Deaths

Adelbert Borah was arrested in Johnson county after a morning fire at his Tishomingo home killed his wife Adelbert Borah and their 12 year old daughter. The couple had been estranged for some time, and Mrs Borah was the daughter of Sam Cole of Morgan town, Ey.

Ardmore Oklo Adelpert Borah Tishomingo Johnson County Adelbert Borah Borah Sam Cole Morgantown

Gossip of Georgians in the Metropolis

A New York dispatch notes Georgia figures and events, from child labor debates at the federal level to Southern pamphlets, society visits, and marriages. It covers Len G. Broughton’s revival plans, Evelyn Humphries's Fayetteville wedding to Samuel Paris, Georgia visitors in New York hotels, and a roster of Atlanta and Savannah residents vacationing or attending events in the city.

Carraway Constitution New York Federal Children's Bureau Julian Lathron National Child Labor Coommittee National Child Labor Committee Georgia North Carolisa Misa Evelyn Humphries Brooklyn Borough Atlanta Fayetteville N.C Samuel Harrison Paris Miss Humphries May Ivy White Brooklyn Erasmus Hall School Neforia Humphries Marlborough-Bienheim Broadway 37Th Street New York City Marlborough Withlin Grand Central Station Maarlboough-Blenheim Hotel CO

Macon to Host Georgia State-Wide Meeting September 16

Macon Georgia August 30 Special Directors of the Macon Chamber of Commerce met with Charles J. Haden of Atlanta to plan the Georgia Chamber of Commerce state wide meeting in Macon on September 16. About 200 to 300 businessmen from across Georgia are expected. Prominent outsiders likely to speak include Treasury Secretary McAdoo and Senator Duncan Fletcher. The meeting aims to advance the statewide organizational effort begun in Atlanta July 23.

Macon Macon Chamber of Commerce Charles J. Haden Atlanta Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Richard H. Edmonds The Manufacturers' Record Duncan A. Wletcher McLana Tilton Alabama Bankers’ Association Chamber of Commerce Roys

College Girls Arrive Soon For Miss Woodberry School

A large group of Georgia and nearby state college girls will enter Miss Woodberry's resident department on Peachtree when September opens. Among them are scholars holding Federation Club scholarships. enrollment in both boarding and day schools is the largest in the school's history. Read as a list: Etta Lula Walton Waycross Dorothy Poole Buford Grace Shelverton Austell Nell Johnson Athens Sarah Agnes Higgins Mary Welden Thamesville Lynette Eva Fallin May Fallin Rosalie Booth Athens Frances Kennedy Litha Boeings Gussie McDaniel Pickett Norcross Annie May Powell Lottia Powell Jackson Thelma Bradley Buena Vista Hattie Calloway Hanton Lois McElreath Athens Henrietta Dauer Edith Gilleland Elizabeth Kimball Mary Frances Whetstone of Atlanta and Mozelie Lyndon of Austin, Texas.

Georfia Miss Woodberry Peachtree Federation of Clube Waycross Dorothy Poole Buford Grace Shelverton Austell Nell Johnson Athens Sarah Agnes Higgins Mary Welden Thamesville Lynette Eva May Fallin Rosalie Booth Frances Kennedy Litha Boeings Gusie McDanial Pickett Norcros Annie May Powell Lottia Powell Jackson Thelma Bradley Buena Buena Viste; Hattie Calloway, Hatonton Lois McElreath Athene Henrietta Dauer Edith Gilleland Elizabeth Kimball Mary Frances Whetstone Atlanta Mozelie Lyndon Austin Texas

Marriage notice and music school opens in Atlanta

Mrs William Anderson McConnall of Mount Airy Ga announces daughter Kate Hall to Norman Edgar Bowden in Atlanta on Saturday August 3 1913. At home in Wauchula Fla September 16. The Southern University of Music opens September 2 at 353 Peachtree St Apply at once for choice of teachers Adv.

Southern University OF Music Peachtree’ St

Barnard Preaches on the Frank Case at Baptist Tabernacle

Rev John E Barnard of Apheville New York announces a Sunday night sermon on capital punishment at the Baptist Tabernacle. A large crowd is expected to attend and discuss the Frank case. Names listed include H Jones Athens M D Flynn Augusta I A Carr Augusta G B Clark Savannah and B W Nelson Macon.

Ansonia T. L. Altman Latham F. A. Sherman Georgia Belmont Joseph Hall H. L. Hall Savannah McAlpin J. Boley Athens Eldred I Stmpkins Mr. Woetten Savannan Imperia C. G.tennant Albany John Wright C. B. Powers Macon Navarre S. G. Coleman Wayvrosa Woodward W. C. Tempikins Holland Peter W. Meldrim St. Denis R. R. Wallis Stratford House Park Horper Moultrie B. I. Throop Colingwood P. M. Brown W. FE. Burns Valdosta Park Avenue T. H. McKey Astor G. A. Wilcox Augusta Herald Square F. J Eane Rome G. P. Estes Gainesville Ritz-Carlton J. B. Gerrish Hoffman House I. A. Henderson A. J. Pratt Savoy A. L. Blackburn M. Jackson Majestic E. BE. Murphy John E. Barnard Apheville N. Y The Baptist Tabernacle Cayital Frank Case Marie Antoinette Mr. H. Jones Prince George M. D. Flynn I. A. Carr G. B Clark B. W. Nelson Mra W

Scottish Association Plans to Build Home in Atlanta

The Atlanta Scottish association plans to construct a club house near the city, following the Burns club model. At a meeting next Friday night, expected steps will be discussed though no site has yet been chosen. The association has long hosted its events at the Burns club and aims to strengthen the group with its own building.

Atlanta Scottish Association Burns Club Atlanta Bears

Fritzi Scheff Files Bankruptcy Petition in New York

Fritzi Scheff, noted stage star, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York today. She reports debts near $150,000 with assets around $975,000, including real estate at Big Stone Gap Virginia, once owned by her former husband John Fox Jr.

New York Fritzi Scheff Fpotlight Fame Big Stone Gap John Fox, Jr

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