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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
8
The Columbia Woodmen, a fraternal insurer, cut its 1914 tax from 575000 to 3400 in 1915 and may challenge taxation exemption under a prior act. City Attorney Mawson backs assessor Harrison, arguing no exemption. case likely to test constitutionality.
Travel ad promotes a round trip from Atlanta to California via Rock Island routes and named trains. Highlights include Panama Expositions, Colorado Rockies, Pacific Coast, and Golden West wonders. Speaks of travel bureau assistance and full information, urging readers to visit notable expositions and scenic circles.
Local official J G St Armand secretary of the order states the 1914 act exempts the institution on charitable and benevolent grounds. Only real estate and office equipment are taxable per the decision, underscoring the charity status of the organization.
Hazlehurst Georgia in April announces the purchase of a printing outfit from Dodson Printers of Atlanta. Mrs James B Grant and her husband Judge Grant will establish a second weekly newspaper on May 2 to be known as The Hazelhurst Enterprise. Mrs Grant will manage and Judge Grant will edit. The Grants bring prior editorial experience from Clarksville and Grayton publications, promising an excellent weekly paper.
Dublin Ga April Special Tay damages set at 10 34 007 filed against the Georgia Grocers company Holcomb Jr owner of the Union grocery company and TM Strong a former employee. Plaintiffs indicted and prosecuted for attempting to burn the grove of the Georgia Grocers company. Trial heard in Superior Court February verdict not guilty. suit aims to restore reputations and business.
The Houston grand jury returned fifteen true bills, with multiple felonies noted. The docket lists murder and criminal cases on the calendar, including Ray Anthorne and Seane Bryant, and discusses court reforms and funding considerations for the county jail and engineering staff.
Cordele April 3 Special The body of Oren D Gray of Waseross machinist was found beside the Georgia Southern and Florida railway near Arabi twelve miles south of Cordele. He died of a rifle wound and investigators suspect murder aboard a passenger train or a severe blow to the head. Details indicate he clung to a car platform as he fell. The corpse showed skull fracture and track marks. Sheriff Juan Ward and Walter Potter son marshall at Arabi led the inquiry. Gray had been in Waycross yesterday and left with two unknown men. Funeral arrangements are through Wa cross Lamerrey Funeral Ointment pending.
A historic start signals a campaign to fund a new building at A and M College. The effort features local officials and donors aiming to advance campus infrastructure, with community support anticipated to accelerate planning and approvals.
Dublin considers issuing bonds to raise about 6600 to fund a city ice plant and abattoir with cold storage. Total estimated cost around 40 000 for plant construction, improvements, and moving structures, with ongoing annual municipal support and county farmer access.
The Friendship Baptist Church marks a 33d anniversary for its pastor noted as a prohibitionist ally. The pastor, long esteemed by Sayendre Congress members, will review his pastoral tenure in a three-cart sermon at the church. The church serves about 400 members and funds a home for unwed mothers and orphans, including property near the Torregt Fair road.
In Macon Georgia a fisherman recovered the body of A H Smith, proprietor of a livery and stable, who fell into the river during a ferry incident. Ed Arnett and Hittiman found the body during a water search ongoing since the tragedy. Arnett received $250 from the Smith family as reward.
In Cordele Georgia on a spring day the fugitive from Crisp County jail was captured after an attempted shooting by Lon Hollis. Sheriff Ward and his deputy halted the escape, ending the day with the arrest of the Black man who fled the jail.
A swift escape set off a manhunt as a quartet of detainees fled in a pursuit that ended with Holi seizing a prison escape and a sheriff’s deputy gun being wrestled backside by an officer. Mrs Ward confronted the scene with a revolver, ordering the escapee to drop the weapon.
In Augusta area, a car driven by Cox and Gresham collided with a one horse wagon at night. Cox suffered a cut over the eye and facial gashes from a broken windshield, Gresham had a bloody facial wound, a chipped chin, and a sprained ankle, while Fulcher escaped injury. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
The elegant home of George Loverts on Kennesaw Avenue in Marietta was destroyed by fire at about 10:30. The house, considered one of the handsomest in the city, was discovered aflame with the interior furniture destroyed. insurance covered the building but not the contents.
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