Favorable Action Taken Upon Oakland Annexation Request
The district committee in session yesterday afternoon voted favorably on Oakland City's petition to annex to Atlanta, with details to be prepared Thursday afternoon for final report. Oakland City, population about 3,000, seeks annexation under conditions previously passed by Atlanta council.
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Oakland City
Allahia
Coinel
Udon
Clayton
Oakland
I. N. Rassdele
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C. Meson
Gakiam
Atlanta
Conmel
Oakland Chy
Unconscious Man Taken To Grady After Robbery Suspect Incident
A man identified as J. Kilgo, 45, residing near College Park, was found badly injured near the railroad tracks and taken to Grady Hospital around 7 pm. He had head wounds described as likely caused by blows, leading authorities to believe the assault aimed at robbery.
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Peters Street
Eagle Pharmacy
J. Kilgo
College Park
Kilao
Southern Must Pay For The Explosion In Jellico Yard
In Tennessee on February 2 a federal court ruled against the Southern railroad over a deadly May Jellico yard blast that damaged property. Judge John B. McCall presided as Gildman v. Southern yielded a 97,300 judgment. Dozens of similar cases against the railroad linger in court. Paris reports Alfred Piccal, now minister of marine, proposing a 245.08 million francs naval program to modernize the French navy’s ships and bases.
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Southern Railroad
Jellico
Jersico
John B. McCall
Cass
Gildman
the Southern
Bouthens
Glickman
Paris
Alfred Picsal
Thamean
Telephone Directory Entry and Mail Timing Note
A fragmented directory item notes a telephone listing and a mail action. It mentions a wrong number or missing name and indicates mail processing after a tee insertion, with a reference to Main 109. The readable items suggest a local notice about dialing or postal handling rather than a standard entry.
Seaboard Receivers Visit Atlanta Amid Improvement Talks
Davies Warfield and M A Garrett, receivers for the Seaboard, arrived by special train from Birmingham and met Atlanta officials including Mayor Maddox and Brown & Randolph lawyers. They discussed planned improvements and potential new lines from Macon to Atlanta and Savannah, noting $7.2 million of new certificates under receivership to back expansions.
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Braboard
Hs Connents Trust Company
Baltimore
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The
Road
Atlanta
Birmingham
Warfeld
Florida
Portsmouth
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Maddox
Robert Lowry
WL Peel
Macon
Atlante
Savannah
Dublin
Talen
Warfield
Volun
Wuatiiog City
Taft and Autos in the Limelight
Washington February 2 The debate over purchasing automobiles for the White House dominates the House of Representatives as Tawney Minnesota calls for urgent deficiency appropriations. Republicans spar over funding for horses versus cars, with Taft’s wishes guiding discussion and a clash over whether to fund transportation needs for the new administration.
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Bartlett
Georgia
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Seventeen Die in Short Creek Coal Mine Explosion
Birmincham February 3 A wind shot explosion at No 2 Short Creek mine operated by Birmingham Coal and Iron Co killed seventeen workers, five white and twelve Black, between 11 and 12 o’clock. Mine officials and inspectors rushed to the scene as bodies were recovered and the mine was cleared. Formal inquiry will determine the cause as officials note the mine’s isolated location and limited access already.
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Alm
Stort Creek
Birmingham Coal and Iron Company
Owork
Gnaley
Birmngham
Alex. Bonneyman
Birmingham
Bower
Figny
Thato- 1
Warfield Praises Aliante Facilities and Rail Network
Mr Warfield and Ma Garrett express favorable views on unlimited business facilities in Aliante noting generous enterprise. They admire the terminal yard and extensive freight terminals across railroads and Seaboard entry into the union. Warfield plans visits to Sackae Sackgouvillé Tampa Pern and Savannah returning via the Carolinas and intends to visit Atlante again in March.
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Ma. Garrett
Aliante
Seaboard
Union de Rot
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Sackae Sackgouvillé
Tampe
Pern Andwa
Florida
Savannah
Carolinas
Atlante Agein
Stirling Divorce Hearing Delivers Woman’s Vivid Denials
Mrs Stirling, in the third week of court, refuted her husband’s allegations, breaking into distress and insisting there was no confession to an attorney. She admitted buying a pistol after separating, denied threats by others, and claimed a conspiracy to ruin her.
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Stirling
Lord Northland
America
Atherton
Alleged Betrayer Dead in Texas Courthouse Shooting
In Galewide Texas on February 2 Silaverns Ware, daughter of a county notable, fired a revolver in a crowded district court room. John Hanes, a Jonesboro merchant, died. bystanders James Smith and David Roam were mortally wounded. A. P. Wrey Jr. was seriously wounded. Ware and her brother Charlie Ware were arrested.
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Texas
Silaverns | Ware
John Hanes
Jonesboro
James Smith
David Roam
A. P. Wrey, Jr
Cone
Essen
Mise Ware
Hanes
Wee
Callme
Misa Ware
Hines
Sbe
Ag Weungs
Arma
Smith
Ross
Wiley
New York Justice Grants Writ Over Rice Murder Case
Justice Will lim J Garner issued a writ of habeas corpus demanding the presence of Lawyer Alber T Patrick, who is serving a commuted sentence to Sing Sing for the murder of William Marsh Rice. The case challenges Governor Higging s commutation from death to life imprisonment as unauthorized by statute, arguing the change worsens the punishment.
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New York
Willlim J. Garner
Alber T. Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
William I. McDonald
Pat Tick
Higging
Patrick
Wreck on Seaboard injures several. passengers hurt
A west bound Seabord line freight wreck near Richland Georgia injures five people and includes conductors Clark and Wright among the hurt. The incident disrupts service between Richland and Lumpkin as responders tend to the injured and investigate the derailment.
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Montgomery
Ala
Seaborn
Conduetor
Richland
Fe Lumpkin
Geroda
Slesmanwright
Clark Waz
Local Farmer Alex Locks Fatally Attacked Near Rep
Huntaville Alabama February 2 Alex Locks a well known farmer died at his home near Rep today from being chopped in the back with an ax allegedly by Stave Bridges on Monday. The blows struck the back ribs and chest. the heart exposed. Bridges faces murder in the Bree degree and is jailed.
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Huntavile
Ala
Ebruary
Alex Locks
Rep
Stolen Kisses Cont This Man Forty Five Cents Each
In Chicago on February 2 Judge Newcomer set a value of ten dollars for stolen kisses taken from a woman who is married. The case involved John Fullon, claimed son of a New York jewelry dealer, accused of stealing three items from the claimant.
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Gach
Newcomer
Manicipal Court
John Fullon
Milonaire Raat Epigts
New York
Costw Tor
Judge Rufus T. Dorsey Called To Final Rest
Judge Rufus T. Dorsey, senior member of the firm Dorsey Brewster Howell & Heyman, died at 2:20 AM at his Capitol Avenue home after eight months of illness. Born in Fayetteville Ga he rose from Fayette county legislator to city court judge in Atlanta and built a famed law practice. Survived by wife two daughters and four sons including Hugh Dorsey and Cam Dorsey. Funeral arrangements pending. formal notice to follow.
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Atlante
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Columbia Uoiversity
Georgia Captain Put Under Arrest For Drunken Court Martial
Captain F. Qualtrough of the battleship Georgia is under arrest aboard his vessel and will be tried by court martial on a charge that he was intoxicated at a shore reception. Rear Admiral Wainwright ordered the investigation. the court convenes aboard a fleet ship with Rear Admiral Ghhrcedar presiding and Major Dion Willamus as chief prosecutor.
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Georgia
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Fa Sue Division
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Tran Lalty
Emicer van Placad
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Bpecxy
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Dion Willamus
Cantetn Qualtrough
Hila Cefepee
separated couple reunited after long wartime split
David R Loud and Berbers Loud, long separated during the war. both believed the other dead. Berbers married another man who died years later. Loud prospered in mining after coming west. They were reunited through correspondence after government officials in Washington advised on a pension.
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Plete Yhars
Joh Angeles
Simost Atty
Raids Hit Negro Quarter as Police Arrest 200
In Petersburg on February 2 more than two hundred Black residents were arrested as authorities raid the Negro quarter to curb assaults on women. Officers report most detainees could not prove employment and were held as vagrants. plans to send them to workhouse tomorrow follow. A cashier at Sealy National Bank park reportedly committed suicide earlier, with the motive undisclosed.
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Picesburg
Herron
Antesap Bills Cause Worry to Roosevelt
Alarm grows in Washington as Antesap legislation faces swift action. President Roosevelt urges caution while lawmakers debate potential economic and political impacts. The bill’s fate remains uncertain amid rising opposition and time constraints.
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Great Corporations Being Held Responsible
In Washington on February 2 the administration faces pushback from California and Nevada over immigration tensions tied to Japan. Business groups fear overreaching rhetoric could derail negotiations for curbing Japanese migrant workers. Officials warn that sharp statements threaten already agreed measures and broader policy aims.
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California
Japan
Andere
Nevada
Weather Prophecy Fair Brief in Wantington
Forecanv reports in Wantington on February 2 that Wednesday and Parityet west forecast unsettled skies. Weather prophecy notes possible precipitation and shifting winds across the region with cautious forecasts for early week conditions.
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Wantington
Georgie
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