Monopoly grips electrical work in Atlanta hinted
A city investigation into B C Turner revealed hints of a monopoly by the Elektron company arranged by electrical contractors to favor their work. Testimony showed daily reports to members, bids avoided, and funds given to Turner, with various witnesses noting payments and a luncheon gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Electrician
B.C. Turner
Elecktron Company
Atlanta
W. L. Smith
Gaye Turner
Jack” J. Peters
Gorton States Electric Company
City Eléctrician
Turner
Peters
Feters
Elektran Company
Smith
R. CG
Wesley Memorial
Ins
Fort
Wilcox Electric Company
M. H. Sugerman
Wilcox Company
Birmingham
Cotton States Electric Company
Justie
Cotton Stuel Electric Company
Aldine Chambers
Carl N. Guess
Clectrivian
Gotton Statey Electric Company
MlekCon
Joel Linrt
Realty Investment Company
Als
Carl Lutcheson
Elektron Company
Chambers
Catton States
Moran
Memphis
Pho
City
Council
City Officials and Ministers Attend Welfare Exhibit Tonight
Dr W W Memminger will read aloud at 8 o clock during the Child Welfare exhibit in Atlanta with John Galsworthy's Justice praised as timely. The event draws city officials, the Boys High faculty, and many citizens through a full day of exhibits, medical inspections, nurseries, and demonstrations by Kindergartners and the Home for the Friendler. The Anti Tuberculosis exhibit hosts a free clinic with physicians and nurses inspecting children from local institutions, hailed as a remarkable philanthropic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Memminger
John Galsworthy
Galsworthy
Meyminger
Atlanta
Victor Steigshaber
Frederic
J. Faxon
Werner Byck
Oscar Elias
John C. Parmalee
E.W. Medure
Lynna Amsden
J. N. ¥Inzelhurst
J. 5. Sommerfield
H M. Percy
Isaac Sthven
5. C. Debts
Who Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Yayfots
Theety
Winecoff Mansion Destroyed By Fire In Ansley Park
The Winecoff home on Peachtree Circle in Ansley Park was consumed by flames early Monday night. Built about five years ago at a cost over 108000, only marble walls remained. Jewelry and diamonds belonging to Mrs William F Winecoff, plus an extensive wardrobe, were lost in the blaze. Authorities have no identified cause and no one was in the house at fire time as servants were out and Mrs Winecoff attended a theater. Continued on page eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Winecoff
Peachtree Circle
Ansley Park
Wiliam F. Winecoff
Winecoff
Paris
Crazy to the Jury Man Killer Is Sane to the Alienists
Cincinnati Ohio December 8 Robert Huber of Chicago declared insanity a jury last week when on trial for the murder of John Kunzelman here last summer was set free today as a committee of alienists reported to the probate court that Huber was now sane. Huber said he had shot Kunzelman after his wife and he told him details of an experience with Kunzelman about five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert Huber
Chicago
John Kunzelman
Huber
Kunzelman
Tragedy of a Hat Told To McAdoo By Girl
Washington December 8 a Seattle girl Lottie Lester writes to Washington seeking a Panama hat for 62 cents to gift her papa after using his hat to make a bunny nest. She includes a clipping showing seized Panama hats for sale by the government and addresses Uncle Sam at the Panama Hat Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George K. Cooksey
McAdoo
Little Lottie Lester
Seattle
Wash
Uncle Sam
Panama Hat Department
Washington, D. C
Seattle Post
Uttie
Papa
Panama
Clements 10 Wold His Commerce Post
Washington December Special reports give Judge Clements renewed White House prospects for reappointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission after indorsements by shippers and Georgia lawmakers. Senators and governors discussed potential posts including Secretary of the International Joint Commission with a $4,500 yearly pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobs Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Judge Clements
Shippers Associationa
Congress
Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
W. C. Adamson
Georgia
Frederick K Stevens
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Clements
Commission
LaFolette
Washington Times
Senate
The
Times
LaFollette
FR. B. Glenn
North Carolina
Glenn
International Joint Commission
James A. Tawney
Minnesota
Obadiah Gardner
Maine
United States
George Lurner
Tawney
Girl Killing Priest On Trial For His Life
New York reports Hans Schmidt once assistant rector of St. Joseph's parish on trial for the murder of Anna Aumuler. He confessed after parts of the girl body were washed ashore by the Hudson River. Defense asserts insanity, DA alleges sham. Jury selection in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hans Schmiat
St. Joseph's Church
Anna Aumuller
Hudson River
Schmidt
Maikers
Flood leaves 150 dead as Texas towns struggle to survive
News from Houston to Bryan details a Texas flood that killed 150 across a dozen counties while thousands of refugees remain marooned. Rescue efforts face peril as boats capsize and a dozen men perish. Army supply trains race to aid victims amid freezing conditions and hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Bryan
Brazos
Hempstead
Waler County
Walter
San Felipe
Austin County
Government aiding flood sufferers in Texas fires aid
Washington reports the War Department has extended relief to flood victims in the Texas bottoms. Brigadier General Elisa reports 14 000 affected with 10 000 Black and 4 000 White residents stranded. About 4 000 rescued. 10 000 remain in gin houses or on roofs. Rations and blankets urgently needed. 25 000 rations and 1 000 blankets recommended for Bryan. General Bliss ordered supplies dispatched after coordination with local relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Texas
Austin
Milam County
Brazos
Simonton
Fort Bend
Bragos River
Richmond Tedaty
Houston
Hempstead
Colorado River
Gulf
Howard St
Cavite
Clifton Elsie
Asa J. Robbins
Fescue
Evany
Fana
Bryzn
Galvestom
Quartermasters’ Department of the United States Army
Bryan District
Charles FR. Krawthot
Guarmaster
Washington
Tlooda
War Department
Elisa
Krouthoff
Brown
College Station
Bliss
Oyent
Citizens’ Relief Committee
Garrison
Nations to Be Asked to Drainage Congress
Representative Edwards of Georgia introduced a bill authorizing the secretary of State to invite nations of the world to attend the drainage congress to be held in 1924 at Savannah Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edwards
Georgia
Nec
Savannah
London Visit of Sayre and Wife Mark First London Day
Francis Sowes Sayre and his wife Miss Tresea Woodrow Wilson begin their London visit with a city tour. Tomorrow Dr Sayre will join Walter H. Fuge, the American ambassador, at Cambridge University for the Trinity Feast celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sayre
Treseie Woodrow
Wilson
Walter H' Fuge
Cambridge University
Trinity Soleee
Fleeing Mexicans Reach the Border at Presidio Texas
Describes the mass desertion of Huerta’s northern troops and their civilian families fleeing Chihuahua City and walking across the desert toward the Rio Grande near Presidio Texas. Refugees include high ranking officers and wealthy civilians. U.S. border authorities and guards monitor the movement as federals seek safety on the Mexican side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidio
Texas
Huerta
Mexico
Tia
Oxitiaga
Chituahua City
Salvador Mercado
Pascual Grezce
Antonio Rojas
Percale Caraveo
Ynez Spi
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Merchants Promote Christmas Advertisements in The Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution urges readers to inspect merchant displays and use the paper as a guide for thrift in Christmas shopping. It notes prudent buyers, especially women and children, should study the ads carefully and carry The Constitution ad when downtown. Advertising Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
THE
Atlanta Constitution
Citizens Glad to Welcome Rebel Forces Nineteen Years Ago
A historical note recalls rebel forces arriving amid upheaval as Villa fled Chihuahua to evade or confront authorities. The account highlights local reactions, ongoing tensions, and the lasting impact on regional stability over the ensuing years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Chihuahua
Huerta Must Go Says Gen Carranza
General Venustiano Carranza declares he will not negotiate with General Huerta. Reports say Huerta's family left Mexico City for Guadalajara with a possible move to Manzanillo. Zapata forces clash with federals near Autililac Morelos as rebels threaten Amecameca and Ozumba. Authorities claim Zapata disarray south of Juarez at Pascual Orozco Jr. drafting to guard against false alarm reports. Government says Zapata routed in Morelos and body of General Genevo de la O found among rebel dead. Federals to grow by three divisions, totaling about 105 000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
el Paso
General Orozco
Salazar
Verrazas
Federals Might Occupy the Smell Ofinaga
Mercado
Mexico City
Huerta
Carranza
New York
Venustiano Arranza
Constitutionalists
Hermosillo
Mexico
Associated Press
Huertz
Renort
Guadalajara
Jalisco
Manzanillo
Colima
Luis Buentes
Iuerta
Fuentes
Eiena Huérta
Huapata
Zapata
Farque
Auitgilac
Morelos
Amecameca
Ozumba
Varique~perte
Haa
Juarez
Pascual Orozco, Jr
Guintano Roo
Sondra
Genevevo de la O
I de la OQ
Villa And His Forces Enter Chihuahua City
General Francisco Villa and his rebel forces occupied Chihuahua, the state capital, as federal troops fled. The city welcomed Villa with an ovation amid sieges and isolation, promising rail and telegraph reconnection. Chao with thousands remained nearby, and the change triggered bells and trumpets signaling governance shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vuares Mex
Aumang
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua
Mercado
Benavides
Juarez
Vera
Villa
Chao
Also Mentioned on This Page
Welf
Francis H. Price
Georgia Homie Society
Madoo
Zee Comabil
Adamson
Republic
Luis Terrazas
Chihuahus
Olinaga
Almidst
Atspanic
Omaga
Rio Grande
Fuettives
Pacific Coast
Chihuahua City
Lp.m
Bastary
Brownsville
Buffalo
Chica
Charleston
Galveston
Dea Moines
Hatteray
dacksonvHis
Kunsan City
Louisville
Lami
Mobile
Clear
Fon
Miery
Ao Naw Loans
Ely
Oklahoma
Pittsburg
Cid
Ralefeh
St. Louis
Ston
GF von Herrmars
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