Conviction grounds revocation of boarding home permits urged by police chief
Commissioner Johnson, chair of the city council police committee, warned executive session that boarding houses and hotels tied to disorderly or lewd activities may lose permits if prosecutions justify revocation. The report ties fines in recorder’s court to operators of such houses and previews a broader crackdown ahead of new traffic and probation matters.
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Edwin Johns
Police Board
Seneral
Police Department
Fiona
Johnson
Henry Hobnaor
Fambor
Nin
Christian
Mika
Pachtaree
Billy Winltshall
Stunty Avenue
Madison Avenue
Walehas
Peachtree
Cone Sroe
Peachtree Street
Porsith
Eetristta
Ket
J Coogler
Collingsworth and Hewell
Probation
General Council
Coogler
O Venta
City to Upgrade Signal Room and Police Records System
Chief Mayo requests one new truck for the signal department and $600 to install a new card and record system for the detective department. He also proposes improving the signal box system by placing red lights on boxes so patrolmen can be directed from headquarters via operator flashes.
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Signal Department
Mayo
Ste
Long Distance Officials Meet in Atlanta Conference
Southern toll plant chiefs and superintendents from nine southern states convened in Atlanta to plan maintenance and improvements of long distance lines for prompt service this year. First Vice President J Eppa Brown and Chief George J Yundt spoke as officials outlined aims to enhance reliability for patrons. Attendees include HO Reiley, J L Moore, L Joynes, R Dean, S D Merritt and plant chiefs W S Calhoun, N W Kissell, CE Harrison, WG Phingstay, CN Edwards, PH O Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Cumberland Telephone Companies
Atlanta
J Eppa Brown
George J Yundt
Plant
HO Reiley
L. Moore
Charlotte
L. Joynes
Savannah
R' Dean
New Orleans
Merritt
Nashville
Ranch
Lowsville
Greene Evanaville
Ind
Tall Plant
Calhoun Atlanta
Kissell
Harrison Charlotte
Harrison Charlotte WG Phingstay
New Orlans
Edwards Nashville
Louisville
Guilty but Insane Favored as Verdict in Crime Case
New York reports that a shift toward guilty but insane as a verdict is recommended for crimes by insane individuals. A committee of the Society of Medical Jurisprudence backs not guilty in some cases, arguing disease negates criminal intent while ensuring the verdict clearly separates insane from sane offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Society of Medical Jurisprudence
State Bar Gasocration
Frank W . Robertson
Matteawan
Fortifications bill seeks 23 million in coastal defense funds
Washington December 14 The war department proposes a fortifications bill requesting 23 305 123 for coast defenses aerial torpedoes radio control and mobile heavy guns. It outlines 2 033 000 for new coast works 867 000 for forts 3 900 000 for ammunition including armor piercing shells 947 000 for radio torpedoes and 2 000 000 for ammunition contracts. The plan emphasizes private munitions contracts and future long term purchases under the general preparedness program with total four year outlays projected at 780 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Rape Henry
John Hays Hammond, Jr
Ivy Field
Ste
Ordnance Department
Sdminiattaton
Hunting Club Holds Its Annual Banquet
The Homosassa hunting club held its annual banquet at the Winecoff hotel last night. One of the city's oldest organizations, its members have made pilgrimages to Homosassa, Florida for over twenty years to fish and hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homosassa
Winecoff Hotel
Thix
Homosassa Fla
No Breach of Neutrality Acquitted in Europe Speech
Amsterdam reports Herr Schroeder editor of The Telegrazif was acquitted of improper utterances about scoundrels causing war. Prosecutors sought six months for saying central Europe harbors war culprits. Tribunal found no proven threat to state neutrality. Cheers greeted the acquittal. Schrader remains jailed on a second charge of endangering neutrality.
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Amsterdam
London
Herr Schroeder
Telegrazif
Europe
Helland
Harr Schrader
Francis Joseph Paralyzed and Lacking Use of Limbs
Rome dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph suffered paralysis of both legs last year and his right arm is unusable. The Vatican has been informed via Cardinal von Hartmann, archbishop of Cologne, who attended Rome for a consistory. He cannot sign state papers, a special stamp is used by his private secretary in his presence.
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Paris
Francia Josephs
Peror
Rome
Matin
Vatican
von Hartmans
Cologne
Britain seeks pledge on Ausable cotton cargo
Washington December 14 The British foreign office may ask the United States to guarantee that the cargo of cotton aboard the steamer Ausable sailing from Galveston to Copenhagen will not reach Germany or Austria The embassy indicated the pledge might be required to ensure the ultimate destination of the cargo given British contraband policy ahead of prize court proceedings involving the Hocking and Genesee regarding German ownership concerns.
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Washington
Great Britain
United States
Ausable
Galveston
Texas
Copenhagen
Germany
Austria
British Foreign Office
Hocking and Genesee
Jewelry Store Robbed in Atlanta for Heavy Jewelry Haul
A bald thief entered the E Spring er jewelry store at 95 Whitehall Street in Atlanta using a pass key and escaped with forty watches several bracelets and seventeen rings valued in the thousands of dollars. City detectives Jamison Harper Doyal and Black investigate with no forced entry tracks found and no recovered jewelry at local pawnshops.
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Atlanta
E Springer
Whitehall Street
Jamison Harper
Doyal
Black
Picture of Piedmont hotel found in Atlantan shop window
Royer manager of the Piedmont hotel received a postcard showing the Medmont hotel taken long ago. The image, found in Sydney Australia, is at least ten years old and depicts brick paving, Forsyth street corner with the now gone Forsyth theater, Luckie street entrance with horse drawn vehicles, and no automobiles. The card was mailed to Vic Royer by RH McMillan of Atlanta, now visiting Sydney, about 12,696 miles away.
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Manager Royer
Piedmont Hotel
Vic Royer
RH McMillan
Atlanta
Sydney
Australia
Medmont
Forsyth Street
Forsyth Theater
Luckle Street
McWulan
Jitney Turned Over After Crash In Afternoon Collision
A fast moving automobile struck a jitney bus yesterday afternoon, tipping it onto its side. Most of the riders in the bus were seriously hurt, with several passengers requiring medical attention at once. Authorities investigated the crash and reported the extent of injuries remains under review.
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Auguala
Funeral Notices Highlight Perry Area Deaths
Perry Georgia December notices report Judge S T Hurst death at Evergreen Street home and burial in Werereen cemetery. Also listed are William P Hix of Montgomery Avenue, Joseph Ragland of Chattoogaville, and young Miss Katie H Jones of Bellwood Avenue with arrangements at local chapels.
Obituary notes two deaths and parish record remarks
Meir Einstein aged 80 died at the Confederate Soldiers home Tuesday morning at 10 oclock The body was moved to the chapel of Harry G Pols for shipment in Cornelia Gn Mo Bennett aged 43 died at 3.4 Whitehall street Monday night at 12 oclock The body was moved to the chapel of Harry G Poole A survey of longevity notes long parish priest tenures in St German du Val Paris and Giory en Argonne reading centuries apart.
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William P. Hix
William P Hix
Montgomery Avenue
James T Anderson
Martin G Hix
Atlanta
A O & Hovt Donehoo
Isabelle
Dauthier
J and
Mee
Jack Lynn Gued
Ticly Street
Harry & Poole
Katie H Jones
Bellwood Avenue
Theody
Meir Einstein
Confederate Soldiers Home
Harry G Pols
Cornelia
Mo Bennett
Whitehall Street
Harry G Poole
France
Great Britain Resolves to Keep Ford Peace Ship Away
London reports that Britain will not allow the Ford peace ship Oscar II to enter Kirkwall or approach shores. Officials cite policy favoring pacifist aims while denying government steps that might endanger Passcundes and provoke retaliation. Dispatch from Bern notes pacifists seeking German aid to route the peace party with minimal formalities.
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Great Britain
Ford
Endorsement by a prominent American rail travel advocate
A fragmented nostalgic notice praises a California rail journey via the Golden State Route and Pacific lines. It extols modern equipment, disciplined service, and low excursion rates. The ad-like piece urges early reservations with contacts for Golden State Limited and broader routes.
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California
Allande
Gifforti
Witunds
Rock Island
Pacific
Golden States
Tforrtun
Barly Rraervatna
Picker
Tantaphone
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Avalemoig
Thomas B Felder
Sears
Felders
Els
NPA
Hunting Club
Francis Joseph
Britain
E. Springer
S. T. Hurst
Perry
ST. Hurst
Ton “Evergreen Street
Aclock
Werereen Cemtery
Land
Ans
ST Wurst, Jr
Lula
Georgia
Havel Gurst
Fuliette Farrett
Kate Davia
Tennessee
Houston County
J. B. Ragland
Lyerly
Lverly
Joseph Ragland
Bia
Chattoogaville
Querry
Mr Ragland
Lerick
John Ragland
Lula Ragland
Chattanooga
Isabelle Lynn
Katie E. Jones
H. L. Bennett
Oscar
Kirkwall
Lord Robert Cecil
Formgn
Unin
Reece Amittun
Ford Party
Switzerland
Ford Peace Party
Rich & Bros. CO
Royal Society
Tims
AM. Rich & Bros. CO
Helf
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