Seven Locker Club Managers Arrested in Raid
After a ten day probe Detectives under Chief Newport Sanford and Chief Beavers raided downtown locker clubs arresting seven superintendents on charges of illegal liquor sales to non members. Bonds set at 300 dollars each. clubs not closed. The action followed six general prohibition enforcement orders. hearings to be held Tuesday.
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Beavers
Cbs
Passe Barraska
E. Butts
Central Club
Fe Morris
J. M
A. I. Smith
Metropolitan
H. R Smith
Theatrical
W. M. Wolpert
Owis
H. R. Pitts
R. Green
Eagles
Newport
Lanford
Moon
Patrick
George Mathiesen
ALY
Chief Mathieson
Atlanta
Broyles
Raid on alleged blind tiger follows raid on clubs
Police disrupted a liquor operation using the Forsyth hotel at 50 South Forsyth street as headquarters, arresting M. V. Lee of Hapeville, B. W. Atkinson of 311 Whitehall street, and W Norton of 5014 South Forsyth street. They face lawful sale charges with Lee and Norton as dispensers and Atkinson as delivery. Detectives Studevant Davis Moon and Patrick led the action, promising more arrests as evidence links the rocker clubs to the liquor ring. The defendants’ case goes to recorder's court Tuesday.
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Forsyth Hotel
South Forsyth Street
M. v. Lee
Hapeville
B. W. Atkinson
Whitehall Street
W Norton
Atkinson
Lee
Norton
Recorder's Court
John W. Thomas Jr. Near Death in Nashville
John W. Thomas Jr., president of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, has fallen ill at his Nashville home with pleurisy and pneumonia. His condition worsened suddenly, and death is expected within hours according to reports from the city.
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John W. Thomas,jr., IN
Shville
Tenn
Jonn W. Thomas, Jr
Nashville, Chattanooga
Martial Law Guards Waynesboro Over Lynch Suspects
Martial law is in force in Waynesboro as three Jefferson County negroes accused of a brutal murder are held under guard. Troops block approaches, disarm outsiders, and move prisoners to the jail under militia protection amid rumors of a large mob from Wrens and Jefferson County. The crime occurred near Wrens and involved the killing of a white farmer’s wife, with details of the brutal assault and subsequent mob threats. The governor called out the militia to prevent lynching and maintain order as authorities escort the suspects toward Augusta.
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Augusta
Waynesboro
Irby
Louisville
Wrens
Wrena
Jefferson County
Slaton
Robert Paschal
Sam Irby
Tate
Burke County
Augusty
Dail
Glasrock
Seth Irby
near+ vyne
Leng
Sarifé Sith
Melton
Georgia Enjoys Record Christmas Shopping Season
Georgia merchants report unprecedented Christmas buying on Monday with crowded department stores in Atlanta and profits up over 20 percent from last year. Retailers Davison Paxson Stokes and J M Fish praise the surge while noting rural trade to come and hopeful continued brisk sales through Christmas Eve.
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Georgia
Whitewall Street
Beaumont Davison
Davison-Paxon-Stokes
Atlanta
W. H. Brittain
J. M. Fish
Young Girl and Youth Take Their Own Lives
Zebulon Georgia December 15 A young woman Jessie Rogers about 18 or 19 years old died by self harm this morning at her father’s home three miles from Zebulon. She took serpentic acid and died within minutes. No motive given. Butler Georgia December 16 Heath Fey 23 son of Sam Fey died by self inflicted gunshot in upper county. Supposed financial troubles contribute to act.
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Zebulon
Jessie Rogers
Butler
Heath Fey
Sam Fey
Lesnondeney
$25,000,000 Proposed for Federal Aid to State Roads
Washington report: Senator Swanson proposes a $25 million federal aid bill for state road construction with pro rata shares based on post road mileage and population, contingent on states matching funds. Representative Saunders introduces a parallel $25.3 million measure for rural post road construction and maintenance through federal state cooperation.
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Washington
Swanson
Virginia
Saunders
Victory for administration in first currency reform test
The Senate approved a key test vote 40 to 35 on the currency reform bill, tabling Senator Hitchcock’s substitute for section 2 1/2, which proposed four regional banks with public stock. The Owen plan, for eight to twelve regional banks with stock held by national member banks, gained momentum as leaders predicted an early end to debate and a final vote soon. Senator Reed defended the Owen bill against Senator Root’s charge of inflation risks, arguing any inflation would come from bankers, not the bill itself.
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Senate
Hitchcock
Publc
Reed
Root
Hoot
Bryan
Heat
F A
New York
Senator Root
Mr. Bryar
Brown Drops Dead in Lanier Hotel Elevator
Macon Georgia December 11 Special W. Brown Jr receiver for the hotel Lanier collapsed and died at midnight as he stepped onto the hotel elevator to his room Heart trouble is named as the likely cause He began in the hotel business ten years ago with the Kimball House in Atlanta and served at the Lanier from 1908 to 1909 He later worked at the Duval and Aragon in Jacksonville before returning to Macon last September.
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Macon
W. Brown
Hotel Lanier
Brown
Kimball House
Atlanta
The
Lanier
Jacksonville
Duval and
Aragon
Nine Die in Salvation Fire at Cincinnati Home
A fire at the Salvation Living Home for Men in Cincinnati tonight left six known dead and one missing woman and two children presumed dead. One man was fatally injured in the blaze.
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Cincinnati
Salvation
Five Exciting Minutes When Fire Breaks Out In Police Station
A cracker box of newspapers caught fire on the third floor of the police station last night at 11. Fire crews arrived but the blaze had already been extinguished in an ante-room of the detective department where a gun heater had been left burning. The closed door allowed the fire to burn half the box before discovery. Prisoners were not in danger and unaware of the fire.
End of Life on Earth Predicted in Millions of Years
Philadelphia date. Astronomer Eric Doolittle of the University of Pennsylvania spectates on the Earth’s fate during a Presbyterian ministers meeting. He says life may end about 15 million years from now unless a supernatural or celestial intervention occurs, with the Sun’s cooling bringing darkness and cold.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Ministers
Eric Doolittle
University of Pennsylvania
Astronomical Observatory
Doolittla
Frank's lawyers seek new hopes from high court
The high court session on Leo M. Frank's murder appeal features defense attorney Arnold and solicitor Dorsey presenting arguments. Rosser, then Attorney General Felder, prepare to speak as the court prepares to adjourn for the day. दोनों proceedings centered on alleged trial tactics and misstatements of fact.
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Battien
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phaxan
Mopenning
Fred
Arnold
Dorsey
Rosser
Thomas Felder
Supreme Court
Frank
Wilson bans Caraboa song amid Philippine policy uproar
President Wilson ordered an investigation after a Washington banquet of the Carabaos featured irreverent songs about the Philippines and Secretary Bryan. Officials said the indignation centered on hostility to Philippine independence, with calls for court martial and reprimands.
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Wlisen
Witech
Daniels
Burleson
Justice McKenns
Vandeventer
United States Supreme Court
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Navy
Wilson
United States
White House
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Garrison
Thomas T. Howard
James Aleshire
U. S.A
Howard
Weather Prophecy Geos Lay Fair Tuesday and Weduen
A concise forecast notes fair skies for Tuesday and Wednesday with mild conditions. No significant precipitation expected as high and low temperatures trend seasonally, according to the regional forecast.
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