Fireproof vault for city records urged by mayor
In Atlanta a push to build a fireproof vault in the city building seeks protection for crucial records and books in the basement area. Chief Joyner supports the plan, noting the current room is unsafe and fire-prone, and urging fast action and funding from council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oval
Dan'gil
Howell
Atlanta
Joyne
Geo Ca
Couacil
R Joyner
Evan P Howell
Allanta
Stew B
411
Mt Osio
Chefire Department
Child dies after clothing catches fire at home
A three year old girl, Margarete Ambrose, died at her parents’ home after her dress caught on fire while a box was being emptied. The incident occurred when the child moved toward burning grass, and rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarete Ambrows
Ted
Pe Mire
Warren Ambrose
Faett
Ie End
Court halts public sale in property dispute
In a order signed by Superior Court Judge J H Lumpkin, the sale of a property at 49 East Ellie attest was halted pending a hearing on December 12 to decide a permanent injunction sought by Mrs. Ballie M Mallard. She claims to have bought the estate for 4200 and seeks a deed and damages plus attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballie M. Mallard
J. H. Lumpkin
Superior Court
Michecl Curran
Iate
Annis Curran
Bro. Mallard
Curran
Lumpkin
Cnnctor
Mallard
East Ellie
Linton Hopking
J L Hopkins & Lone
Woman Found Wandering in New York City Streets
Caroline Lamport an elderly woman from Macon Georgia who is described as an old negro woman was located wandering the streets of New York City this afternoon after being reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Caroline Lamport
Macon
Judge H E W Palmer to likely become county board chair
Unopposed indications point to Judge H E W Palmer being unanimously elected chairman of the board of county commissioners at the annual reorganizational meeting. He currently serves as vice chairman and will ascend to the chair, succeeding Judge E B Rosser who has led the board this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Palmer
H. E W. Palmer
Board of County Commissioners
Her W Palmer
Uesday
Palmer
E B Rosser
Roszer
Bah
Rosser
Isag
EB Ropser
H. B W. Palmer
Clifford Ll. Anderson
Jd&An B Goodwin
Hubert L Culberson
Henry M. Wood
Thomas J Donaldson
Albert Howell
S H Donaldson
W. C Fisher
RL. Hope
Reformatory
T A E Means
A Q Turner
Court House
BP Marbut
G I. Moyfeld
A D Howard
Pp ‘Mitchell
WL Bryan
Swapped Beats The Two Cops Arrested For Boat Swap
Two policemen Officers J Coogler and T C Goodson were arraigned on a charge of swapping a boat duty rather than a lawful duty swap. They admitted wrong but claimed no disobedience. The board suspended Goodson ten days and Coogler six days and ordered new rulebooks. Both men are veterans and well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Jcoogler
T. C. Goodson
Hodge
Coogler
Whitehall Street
Goodson
Boater
Bunjn
Cooglar
Engish
English
Wiggs Card Co Advertises New Game Wiigogs
Fragmentary notes list advertising of a card game Pictures of Mr Wiggs and related items with price 60c. Numerous personal mentions of guests and registrations at the Kimball Piedmont hotels in Atlanta. Names include HB Livingston Covington Magid Tallulah Falls Gabay Savannah Parker Appalachicola Richardson Montezuma Preston Roanoke Bennistt Waycross Felder Macon Phillips Cushmen Brunswick Jones Brown McDonald Quincy Primrose Foley Branham Bickerstarf Columbus Smith Athens Laws Galneaville Hardaway Columbus Oglesby Jones.
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Mr. Wiggs
Little Wiggses
So Agt Wiggs Card CO
Atlanta
HB. L. Livingston
Covington
Kimball Souls
Magid
Tallulah Falls
Piedmont
C H Richardson
Montezuma
Piedmont Co
I. Preston
Roanoke
Kimball
John W. Bennistt
Waycross
Kimball T. 8
Felder
Macon
HB Phillips
Brunswick
Wiliam H Cushmen
Dunwoody, Ga
Charles J Jones
HL Brown
Memphis, Tenn
City
George I Branham
Romeway
R H Bickerstarf
Columbus
EB Smith
Athens
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief for Stomach and Nerve Distress
In classic ad style the passage touts Electric Bitters as a cure for restless nerves sleeplessness and stomach trouble. It claims benefits for digestion liver and kidney function and blood quality with a 60 cent price and a guarantee of satisfaction from druggists.
Salvation Army Moves Headquarters to Peachtree Street
Salvation Army Southern Division moves its headquarters from 410 Austell building to 41 1 2 Peachtree Street and combines with the army hall at 127 Marlot. Staff Captain J M Berriman and Captain S A Runele lead the new center with a formal opening next Wednesday evening assisted by Mrs Captain Patterson, Envoy Benton of Chattanooga, Captain Hinkle of Cleveland, and Mr Widgery. The charity drive continues with 1000 envelopes sent for Christmas donations to fund a Christmas dinner basket program aiding hundreds in need.
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Austell
Peachtree Street
Salvation Army
Austell Building
Army
Marlot
Penditres
J M Berriman
8 A. Runele
Patterson
Envay Benton
Chattanooga
Hinkle
Cleveland
Ohio
Widgery
Berriman
Gossett Murder Trial Postponed
Olizabus No November 30 Special. The James murder trial, set for today in the state court, is postponed until next May day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gossett
Olizabus
Yake James
St Court
Trial Begins In Mail Pouch Fraud Case In Baltimore
The trial of Thomas W McGregor and Columbus Ellsworth Upton postoffice officials opened in court with motions to quash indictments denied. Prosecution alleges a 60 cent takeoff on 20 000 government mail pouches sold at 90 cents, with witness Charles B Smith testifying about the scheme and shipments to Massachusetts firms. The case resumes Wednesday as jurors hear further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton
McGregor
Baltimore
Thomas W McGregor
Columbus Ellsworth Upton
Postofice Department
United States
Mevone
Morris
MacGregor
Charles B. Smith
Smith
Warren Manufacturing Company
Massachusetts
Werren Company
Bmishaald
Frea Delivery
A. v. Machen
Madisn
Machen
Travel Abroad Report Tangles With Officials
A fragmented note outlines a visit involving the mayor of a Latin American city and figures named Belfi Willian Geeta, focusing on manufacturing and processing links with Glasgow. The text is incomplete but suggests international travel and talks on trade and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Belfi
Willian
la Agares
Geeta
Conoo
Georgia Baptist Convention elects officers in Austell building
Rev J ite elected president with Captain J B Maddox as vice president Rev Y Jameson as corresponding secretary and treasurer M L Britten as recording secretary and C Davis as auditor John B M Keene chairs the executive committee Twenty two ministers and laymen from across Georgia attended the session which ran from 10 to 1 with a one hour intermission. The group dined hosted by Captain J J Maddox and G Willingham. Christmas gifts advertised at Buehl Book Co 68 Whitehall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. White
Georgia Baptist Convention—Convention
Mission Board of the
Georgia Baptist Convention
Austell
J. Ite
J. 3. Maddox
Y. Jameson
M L. Britteln
C. 4. Davis
John BM. “Keene
Georgia
J J. Maddox
G Willingham
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Ig Cone
Fueral Record Room
Ot Joyner
Wites
Joyner
Aatte
Chief Joyner
James
Feng
Book Co
Yatenan
A E Calhoun
Hicks & Mullalley
Mweryman
DW Liddell
al- Minta
Liddell
Maconovery
Firma
South Carolina
Adair
T S Felder
Bibb County
Walter A Sims
John W Wells
Atlanta Fire Department
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Wells
North Boulevard
T H Goodwin
Goodwin, Anderson & Hallman
Hubbard
Donald Hubbard
Southern Railway Company
Southern Railroad
North Avenue
Sidney C
Cheriokee Cotton and Waste Company
Arch Harrigan
J H Crutchfield
Cuyler Smith
J W Preston
V. A Batchelor
Mary Goodman
Goodman
Henry Hull
Dr. King
The
Argonaut
Thomas B. Reed
Sargent
Congress
Maier & Berkele, Jewelers
Annwa
Jaivay
Wiigogs
L. Gabay
Savannah
B.G Parker
Appalachicola
W W McDonald
J W Quincy
Douglas, Ga
George Primrose
the Foley Brothers
T B Laws
Galneaville
B.H Hardaway
Columbu
Kimballa 19
Reals
W Oglesby
Sam Jones
R “Copede
Keely’s
Jacobe
Pharmacy Ce
Jacksonville
Bolvthern
Florida
Cuba
Nassau
Boutherh Ry
Otte
Kintball House
Buehl
Eiseman Eros
Liz
Buster Brown
Norfolk
Battler
Eiseman
Boya
Brown
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