Georgia girl prefers drowning to starving in Cincinnati
Mildred Hughes of Rome Georgia told Judge Yeatman in Cincinnati municipal court she would rather drown than starve after two days without food. She sought work after arriving in the city three months ago to find her husband, who left her, and said she had lost her job as a beauty powder demonstrator and had been living at 815 Vine Street.
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Cincinnati
Mildred Hughes
Rome
Ohio
Yeatman
Yedtman
Georgia
Atlanta
Vine Street
Former Annapolis Cadet Montague Nicholls Joins British Army
Spartanburg S C February 2 Montague M Nicholls of Spartanburg has gone to England after the outbreak of war, enlisted in the English army and taken the oath of allegiance to Great Britain. He has been promoted to second lieutenant in the royal artillery. Nicholls was a coe at the United States naval academy until a year ago and was star quarterback of the Navy team in 1913, captaining the team in the Army Navy game.
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Spartanburg
S.C
Montague M. Nicholls
England
Great Britain
Royal Artillery
Nicholls
United States Naval Academy
Self Defense Claimed in Augusta Homicide
Willath McCullough was shot and killed in Augusta by Joseph J. Taylor of Graniteville S C. Taylor admits shooting but says it was in self defense. A coroner jury charged him with voluntary manslaughter after he fled the scene and was arrested the next day. The killing arose from a scuffle on the steps of a woman's house, whose reputation is questioned. McCullough's funeral was held that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Joseph J. Taylor
Graniteville
S. C
Willath’ McCullough
Taylor
Hackman
McCullough
Engine Jumps Track No One Hurt in Jesup
A Coast Line passenger train No. 83 derailed when the engine left the track at Jesup Georgia this afternoon. Conductor Wilkerson and Engineer Oneal were aboard the slow-moving train with General Manager H A Burns on scene. Cause undetermined. Columbus Historical Society charter granted at Columbus Georgia with papers read on textile origins and the last Civil War battle east of the Mississippi.
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Jesup
Atlantia Coast Line
Wilkerson
Columbus Historical Society
Columbus, Ga
Spe
J.D. Massey
Ohunbus
Charles Jewett Swift
Mississippi River
Columbus
Bigamy Charge Shocks Acusta Georgia Town
Johnn W. Batman is under bond to answer bigamy charges at the Marek term of the superior court. Effie Batman of Indiana claims she was never divorceed from him, while Batman is living with and married to Rebecca Kahrs of Acusta in February. He arrived about a year ago as a recruiting officer, gaining local friends.
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Acusta
Johnn W. Batman
Bond
Effie Batman
Indiana
Batman
Rebecca Kahrs
Brunette Eulogy Before Rotarians Provokes Heated Debate
Wylie West and W J C Smith debated blondes versus brunettes at the Rotary lunch in Hotel Winecoff. West argued blondes are the progressive gender, praising hair color as a sign of vitality. A brief interruption questioned Cleopatra's hair, but West claimed she stirred mischief regardless.
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Wylie West
Cleopatra
Helen of Troy
Xantheus
Socrates
Rome
Wyle West
Rotarians
Winecoff
W. J. C. Smith
Hve
Wylie
West
Ionde
Wile
Weill
Mr. West
Mrs A McD Wilson Chosen As President For Life
Mrs A McD Wilson was elected president for life of the Uncle Remus association at the annual officers’ election in the Hotel Winecoff. New officers include H L Connolly as vice president and Robert J Lowry as second vice president. The advisory board and ladies’ board were installed with multiple named members and committees. Mrs Connolly was re elected hostess of the Wren’s Nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McD. Wilson
Uncle Remus Association
Winecoff
H. L. Connolly
Robert J. Lowry
G. Hastings
Fred ‘Stewart
Thomas T. Stevens
J. Paxon
Forrest Adair
R. J. Lowry
W. L. Peel
Victor H. Kreigshaber
A. P. Stewart
John_J. White
Pather
John Grant
W. A. Candier
Sam Jones
Augustus McHan
B. Price
Andrew Stewart
Jeliner
A. RB. Uoleord
W.l.’Peel
W. E. Foster
J. . Melt Mngbean
Victor Breigshaber
Lollie Belle - Wylie
Divina Lockett Avery
Fred Stewart
J. F. Purser
R. T. Connolly
Wesley House Home and Its Good Work
Friends of the Wesley House settlement home furnish the Constitution with a statement on its work. In Atlanta, Wesley House, run by ladies from Methodist churches, operates with a city mission board. The annual report shows expenses of 6752.26, funded by contributions, with programs in domestic science, kindergarten, day nursery, medical work, and boys clubs. Miss Mary Burton invites visits to Wesley House to learn about the ongoing work and praises Mrs. R P Milan and presiding officers for their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley House
Wesley
Methodist Churches
Atlanta
John Wesley
Christ
Fulton
City Mission - Board
W. M. Jenkins
Weyley House
Mary Burton
R. P. Milan
Fast Schedule Boosts Atlanta & West Point Freight Pace
The Atlanta and West Point railroad reports its fastest freight schedule in the history from Montgomery to Charleston. A seventeen hour run now links Montgomery and Charleston, just two hours longer than the fastest passenger run. A new fast freight named The Cannon Ball handles perishable goods and cotton products from Alabama and Georgia mills to meet eastern demand.
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Atlanta
West Point
Montgomery
Arleston
E. S. Center
Charleston
Alabama
Georgia
Ward Leaders Named for Religious Census in Atlanta
Ward leaders were named Tuesday to supervise the religious census tied to the Chapman-Alexander revival meetings in Atlanta. The list covers Fifth and Seventh wards with pastors and church representatives from Brown Memorial, Western Heights and West End churches, plus several Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Meee Cede
Sweet
Brown Memorial Church
Urban
Bellwood
A. WN. Taylor
Jones Avenue
Charles Shirley
St. James
Seventh Ward
George White, Jr
W. O. Smith
Gordon Street
S. J. Heath
C. R. Cunningham
B. M. Cross
Park Street
FR. & Lowrance
West End
T) Cadaway
J. S. Sewell
West End Christian
R. W. Williams
Church of the Incarnation
Mark J McCord of Atlanta Dies in Chicago at 45
Mark J McCord a prominent Atlanta real estate and insurance man died in a Chicago hospital Tuesday morning after a yearlong illness. He was 45 and is survived by his wife Helen Crew. Mrs McCord accompanied him during his illness. The body is being brought to Atlanta and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Mark J. McCord
Atlanta
Chicago
Hopea
McCord
Helen Crew
B. B. Crew
Ben Lee Crew
Henry Inman
Thim
Atlanta Raffles Fails To Get McKenzie Gems
A bold jewel theft attempt on Peachtree Road fails after Mrs. McKenzie’s maid blocks a well dressed man posing as a jeweler. The incident follows similar calls at other north side homes as residents warn of a local ruse.
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Atlanta
George M. McKenzie
McKenzie
Peachtree Road
Portable Prison Camps Back Before Fulton County Board
The Fulton County board of county commissioners meets this morning to decide on portable wagon camps for convicts. Protesters from a citizen group are expected to speak against the plan. The board previously favored housing convicts in mobile camps and moving quarters as needed. The Evangelical Ministers association opposes the scheme. Also on the agenda is establishing an automatic laundry to replace the hand laundry system in Bellwood.
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Fulton County
Board of County Commissioners
Evangelical Ministers’ Association
Bellwood
Hartman asks pardon for husband jailed for forgery
Mrs. Erich Hartman of Chicago appeared before the state prison commission on Tuesday to plead for clemency for her husband serving a two year term for forging checks totaling 1200 dollars at the Fulton National Bank in Allentown. She said illness and unemployment led to the crime and recounted their courtship and marriage while he did laundry and housework during her illness. Attorney Frank E. Hadenaleben represented her. the commission took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erich Hartman
Chicago
State Prison Commission
Tuesaday
Fulton National Bank
Allenta
Lattman
New Orleans
Hartmann
Frank E. Hadenaleben
Federal Bill Proposes Federal Censorship of Movies
Washington on February 2 the House Education Committee favorably reported a bill proposing federal censorship of moving pictures. The measure aims to regulate film content under federal oversight, marking a new government role in media control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Horse Education
Combination For Success Ad Promotes Merchandising Mix
A Massengale Advertising Agency notice from Atlanta urges businesses to combine meritorious merchandise with advertising to reach the world. The piece argues that success now requires both elements, not just quality goods, and invites potential clients to use their full advertising service.
Henry T Hayes Funeral and Burial Details
Henry T Hayes city license inspector dies Monday and will be buried this morning at Sacred Heart church with interment in Oakland. Members of Heptasophs Knights of Columbus Loyal Order of Moose Ancient Order of Hibernians and St Vincent de Paul will help lead the rites. He was 60 years old, survived by his wife and eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Hayes
Sacred Heart Church
Oakland
Heptasophs
Knights of Columbus
Loyal Order of Moosé
Order of Hibernians
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Hayes
Dr Watkins Not Late In Death Report Exaggerated
A Georgia story corrects an error about Dr Watkins. Gar land tkins of College Park is named justice of the peace for the district. The report claiming his death is greatly exaggerated. Dr Watkins, a noted Methodist minister and long time Georgia Senate chaplain, seeks reelection when the legislature convenes next June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Tkins
College Park
Ifi
Watkins
J. W.G. Watkins
Mark Owain
Lhe
Georgia Senate
Nineteen New National Banks Authorized in January
Washington February 2 W Nineteen new national banks with capital aggregating 737000 were authorized to begin business during January the comptroller of the currency reported today On January 31 7603 national banks were doing a business with capital of 1074959175 and outstanding circulation of 982206133.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Concealed Weapons Are Scored by Judge Daniel In Charge
Forsyth Georgia February 2 Special Monrose superior court sits with Judge BR Daniel of Griffin on the bench. Abolishment of Forsyth city court moved civil and criminal matters to the superior court, creating a large docket to dispose of. In his grand jury charge Judge Daniel condemned pistol carrying, noting his experience shows about 80 percent of Georgia homicide cases stem from such practice and urged action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Forsyth
Monrose Superior Court
BR. T. “Daniel
Griffin
Grand Jury
Georgia
Prohibition Law Forcing Plea Shown By Statistics
The report notes that 90 percent of criminal cases stem from drinking intoxicating liquors. The judge states that removing cases from drinking would reduce indictments to under ten per term, and the court will likely continue for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menros County
Negro murderer caught at Forsyth Georgia
Sheriff T S Hotline of Monroe county returned John Day a Negro from New Bern North Carolina wanted for the murder of Goon Davis a fellow Negro. Day was arrested by New Berne police and brought back for grand jury action after Governor Slaton offered a reward of 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
T. S.hotland
Monroé County
New Berne
N.C
John Day
Goon Davis
Davis
North Carolina
Monroe County
Ar Slaton
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J. J. Taylor
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Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
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Mark M’cord
Atlanta Raffles
M’kenzie Gems
BOARD
Mrs. Hartman
Massengale Advertising Agency
Candler
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