Argument Concluded In Atlanta Rate Case
John Corrigan reports the fourth section suspension board of the Interstate Commerce Commission heard final arguments for Atlanta Montgomery Selma Mobile New Orleans and other cities. Counsel C B Elie argued for suspension while railroads Northcutt Moore and James defended the new tariff schedule urging immediate order delaying rates until further investigation. The board will report early next week. suspension hoped to prevent rate increases effective January 1. The case centers on alleged manipulation of the fourth section amendment to readjust votes and grant discriminations, with southern cities fearing irreparable injury without suspension.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Southeastern
Fourth Section
Interstate Commerce
R. Walter Moore
Virginia
F B James
Boston
Fourth Section Board
Ite
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Board
Supreme Court
Intermountain
Atlanta
Christmas Thieves Target Post Office Robbery
A purse snatching occurred in the federal building corridor as Mrs P Noon of 460 East Fourteenth Street was robbed of a $13 pocketbook while at the parcel post desk for Christmas gifts. Postmaster Bolling Jones was alerted and patrons warned to beware of such thefts.
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P Noon
Fourteenth Street
Federal Building
Bolling Jones
Whisky Found At Home Of Williams Brothers
Jam and Turner Williams two the Williams brothers were arrested by patrolmen Luther Green for keeping liquor beyond the law at a late hour. Detectives Waddox Hamby and Vickery raided their Raspberry alley residence and seized over fifty quarts of whisky and several dozen half pints. The pair face trial Wednesday before Recorder Johnson for illegal liquor possession and sale.
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Jam
Turner Williams
Hugro Ornthers
Luther Green
Waddox Shiw Hamby
Vickery
Raspberry Alley
Tomber
Recorder Johnson
Nquor
Griffith Wins Third Time In Court In Adultery Case
Mrs Porter Griffith fights to overturn her husband’s actions after he allegedly ran away with another woman. He secured his third legal win as the adultery case was dismissed in municipal court, with two other cases dismissed earlier in the week. A writ of no axeat led to alimony and travel-bond proceedings over a diamond ring reportedly in his possession, while Mrs Griffith seeks federal help over white slavery allegations.
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Porter Griffith
Griffith
Birth of a Nation Tops Attents Theatre Run
The Birth of a Nation continues its popular engagement at the Attents theater drawing large audiences including many women shoppers who attend matinees. The strong orchestra accompanies a swift panorama of the south reconstruction and adds to the show’s appeal as the run nears its end with two daily performances at 2:20 and 8:16 pm.
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Auacm
Attents
Griffith
Atlanta
Think Commerce Fire Was Caused by Thieves
Two fires struck Commerce within days one at Colonel R L Smith home causing little damage. The second hit W D Mann’s Broad Street two story building near Northeastern Bank. hay ether and gasoline stored below worsened flames as thieves may have tried to steal a car and gasoline was poured into the machine. No insurance covered the building.
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Commerce
R L. J .Smith
W D Mann
Broad Street
Bank
Mrs Mary Whatley Leaves Hospital in Stable Condition
Roomers say Mrs Mary Whatley age 30 drank poison at her residence No 272 South Pryor street Tuesday morning after her son 16 urged departure from Atlanta to Jacksonvill e She was rushed to Brady hospital and later reported out of danger at night.
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Mary Whatley
South Pryor Street
Atlanta
Jacksonvalle
Whatley
Brady Hospital
Dreamland headlines and vaudeville acts at Forsyth and Grand
Keith Vaudeville presents Dreamland with exotic dances and lavish stage effects headlining the Forsyth bill. Hop Matthews and Al Shayne lead a troupe including Flynns minstrels and the eccentric violinist Trovato. Frances Nordstrom offers a surprising sketch, plus acts by Fred Hoberts, Welling Severin, and the Three Ankers. Denman Thompsons Old Homestead plays at the Grand Thursday and Friday with scenic imagery and period pastures.
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Keith
Forsyth
Dreamland
Frances Nordstrom
Fred Hoberts
Welling Severin
Alleged fowl thief captured under Hall home
A negro boy was found beneath the house of H Brown at 51 Piedmont avenue with a sack of chickens believed to come from the Brown coop. Officers Watson and Kirk detained him after responding to a call from the Brown home and he will face Recorder Johnson in a police matinee this afternoon.
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Hall
Recorder Johnson
H Brown
Piedmont Avenue
Brown Coop
Watson
Kirk
Brown
Syrian of Macon Indicted for Murder by Grand Jury
Macon Ga December 21 Special Asad Asa a Syrian who is charged with the murder of his roommate J Hassan was indicted today by the grand jury and he will be tried at the January term of court Esa will plead self defense.
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Macon
Asad Asa
J Hassan
Esa
Cuthbert Ga
Lee Ingram
Ingram
Randolph Superior Court
The Melting Pot opens at Lyric Christmas day
The Melting Pot, a celebrated roaster feature featuring Walker Whieside and Isael Zangwill s work, comes to Atlanta for a Christmas day opening at the Lyric theater. It is praised by The Chicago Examiner as a real masterpiece that stirs emotions and celebrates love of country.
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The
Lyric
Lyric Theater
Atlanta
Walker Whieside
Isael Zangwill
America
Cort Flim Corporation
Fine Arts Theater
Chicago
Hippodrome
New York
Chicago Examiner
The Whirl of Life and The Iron Strain at Vaudette theater
After four days run the program continues with Vernon Castie in The Whirl of Life and The Iron Strain. Pretty Miss Mackey appears at the Vaudette with Dustin Farnum before Miss Markey takes the part of a pampered New York society girl. Farnam shines in taming the modern shrew and Triangle’s fast paced drama plays at the Shickerbocker theater in New York. Marguerita Snow debuts solo in Rosemary at the Stand under Metro, with Paul Gilmore Frank Bacon William Clifford Virginia Kraft and others in a five part feature. Snow plays Dorothy Cruickshanker as Captain William Woolwood in the production.
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Ion Ot Veuimes
Bnid Mackey
Vaudette
Iron Strain
Dustin Farnum
A & Cave
Miss Markey
Amelia
Farnam
Repid
Thomas H Ince
Shickerbocker Theater
New York
Marguerita Snow
Francis X Bushman
Metro
Rosemary
John Drew
Quality Pictures Corporation
Mise Snow
Ceat
Paul Gilmore
Frank Bacon
William Clifford
Virginia Kraft
Dorothy Cruickshanker
Rosemery
Miss Snow
Mr Gilmore
William Woolwood
Dublin Man Shot When Revolver Falls
Dublin on December 21 Special. Dr J H Moore of this city was wounded in the left knee by the accidental discharge of a pistol that fell to the floor in his Dexter county room where he spent the weekend with friends. He was dressing to return home in his car when the revolver struck the floor and fired.
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Dublin
J H Moore
Dexter Thise
Captain Von Papen Buys Steamship Ticket
New York December 21 Captain on Papen purchased his steamship ticket this afternoon for the Noordam thus confirming reports that he would sail on this Tollind America Hner The ship was to have called today but her departure was postponed until tomorrow The article notes the voyage plans and the postponed departure for the Noordam.
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New York
Papen
Noordam
Tollind America Hner
Policeman Shot in College Park Wound Serious
John H Cook, College Park officer, was seriously wounded Monday night during an attempted arrest. Wayman Haygood, suspected of shooting, remained at large as deputies, citizens, and bloodhounds pursued him. Gov’t. investigators and Atlanta police pressed on Tuesday and to early Wednesday with no capture reported.
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John H Cook
College Park
Wayman Haygood
Haygood
Lberty
Atlanta
Thim
Hartzog and Crumbley Will Not Be Tried
In Macon on December 24 a grand jury returned no bills for two white men, Hartzog and Crumbley, accused of murder after Wilson, a Black man, was killed when he attacked Hartzog at the Bible Brick company plant. Crumbley also faced a charge for striking a Black man during a valley fight six weeks earlier. both will escape punishment. Three Black men arrested in Atlanta for robbing a local clothing store were indicted for burglary. Nina indictments charging violation of the prohibition law were returned.
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Macon
A. Hartaom
Tim Wilson
Wilson
Bible Brick Company
York Crumley
Atlanta
Fall in boiling water may have fatal result
Obie Pruit of Banks County, 21, nearly died after tumbling into a kettle of hot water used for scalding hogs. He fell in up to his hips and the skin peeled from his legs as rescuers removed his clothing. Doctors fear for his life.
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Obie Pruit
Banks
Savannah Man Freezes To Death In Wagon Incident
Savannah December 21 William Smith, a Black man, froze to death last night while driving a horse in the countryside. He became numb from the cold and was found near the wagon almost deceased and died at 11 o clock today. Cuthbert report mentions related incident.
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Savannah
Willam Smith
Cuthbert Negro
Attorney Appeals for New Trial Reaches Supreme Court
The attorney appealed for a new trial and carried the case to the Supreme Court but it failed. The last hanging here occurred seven to eight years ago when a Black man paid the death penalty for a criminal offense.
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Hang Hi
New T
Supreme Court
I Negro
Sao
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Randolph
Georgia Savings Bank & ‘Trust Company
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Corge
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Joseph K Bosarn
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