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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1915

Page

16

Forsyth and Gossett Injured in Barber Shop Shootout

Grady physicians plan a blood transfusion for A B Forsyth as deputies arrest three Black men after a barber shop attack on Auburn Avenue. Forsyth and Deputy Sheriff John Gossett were wounded in the incident, which involved multiple blows and dirk stabbings. Police describe a planned trap when they entered the shop.

Grady Sffort Forsyth Grady Hospital Auburn Avenue John Gossett Homesmith Gossett Singleton Johnson Bell Steel Geeorge Newsom North Boulevard Neal Davis Eirikata Wil Wright Woon Ana Wagoner Atne No al Wir Burnet Dirk aUrWih Gossett Paldlyzen Armi Lanity Gbesett Lorsth Borsyth Gosett Pelice Mathiessen Smith Gimef Mathijssen Korayth Barker Jace Blacka Trafic Breken Slasi Eber Gossett Forsyths Mornien Powell

Washington Memorial Planned for Chicago

Chicago friends of the late Booker T Washington Reso educator launched a popular subscription to buy a building and site to be named the Booker T Washington memorial. The memorial will be a social center and industrial training school for Negro children, valued at $196,000 with $5,000 offered for the memorial. The building and grounds are used by a Jewish congregation and can accommodate about 1,500 children.

Chicago Booker T Washington Reso Booker T Washington Nesro

Dr Hardman Silent On Georgia Governorship Plan

Dr L G Hardman of Commerce travels from Atlanta to Valdosta for Christmas. He declines to discuss a run for governor against Nat E Harris, saying a formal statement will come later. He says he would run on merit, avoid personalities, and letter requests to run continue to arrive from across the state. He is registered at the Piedmont Hotel with wife and children and will stay with Mrs Hardman’s relatives in Valdosta.

L. G Hardman Commerce Nat E. Harris Atlanta Valdosta Haraman Br Hardman Piedmont Hardman

Conqueror of Liege Dies in Germany

General von Emmich, noted as the conqueror of Liege, dies in Hanover at Han over. He led German forces in the Belgian campaign and commanded the Tenth Army Corps. His career spans from a 1845 lieutenant in the Franco Prussian War to major general by 1901 and lieutenant general in 1902.

Berlin Hanover General von Emmich Liege von Emmich Emperor Wiilliam von Gmuich Tenth Army Belgiur Bel-gian Linge Mneide Bern Fransias Austria Sadowa Leutenant Tenth Corps

Southern Mayors to Hear Logan on Beggar Problem

Joseph Logan of the Atlanta Associated Charities will speak at a Jacksonville conference of Southern mayors next month on handling unworthy beggars. Mayor Bowden of Jacksonville calls the gathering to urge systematized charity through organizations. invited are mayors from Florida Georgia the Carolinas Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana.

Joseph Logan Atlanta Associated Charities Jacksonville JB. P Bowden Atd Florida Bemgara North Carolina Virginia Bowden Eggars Associated Charities Logan Georgia North South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Louisiana

Joyful Christmas For Wall Street Prosperity Brightens Trading

New York notes a festive contrast to last year as Wall Street rebounds from depression. Banks and brokerages report widespread year end bonuses and strengthened pension funds, with gifts to employees reaching up to fifty percent in one firm. Exchanges plan post closing celebrations and Lower Manhattan’s poor will receive toys and clothing. Stock and bond sales exceed prior year, signaling broad financial strength amid holiday cheer.

New York Financial District Wall Street Stock Exchange Wahl Street Lower Manhattan Whichall Street

Two Held On Charge Of Attempted Murder In Georgia

Milledgeville Ga December 2 Two young men Enlan Horton and H Grubb were jailed on assault with intent to murder. They reportedly forced automobile driver Kenny to stop at Camp Creek bridge, Horton drew a pistol and fired. the bullet passed through Kenny s hat as he fled to the state sanitarium and then to Sheriff Terry. They were later captured in Washington county after contacting friends for money. neither man has made a statement.

Milledgeville Enlan Horton H . Grubb Os Renny Wilkinson County Camp Creek Bridge Kenny Horton State Sanitarium Terry Washington County

Caucus Held at Police Board Member’s House

A caucus convened at the residence of a member of the Police Board. Details on attendees or outcomes were not provided in the readable text.

Police Board Suspension After Reduced Ranks Action

The report notes action by the police board suspending personnel after ranks were reduced or restructured. It details the disciplinary step taken without a trial and cites the board’s authority in enforcing temporary suspensions amid organizational changes.

The Board of Police Commissioners

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