END NEAR IN PROBE OF CONVICT CAMPS
A Fulton county grand jury nears completion of its inquiry into conditions at county convict camps. Thirteen convicts from four camps are to appear, while four women from the almshouse will not be brought before the grand jury. Officials say the women report no mistreatment and no testimony is expected from the almshouse entrants.
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Fulton County
Rand
Miner
Dudge F. Weltner
Almshouse
Satuday
Trey
Priven Commission
Self Cure for Rupture Promoted in Captain Collings Book
An old advertisement promotes Captain Collings for a self cure of rupture. It claims a self invention cured a bedridden case without surgery and offers a free remedy by mail. The plea urges readers to clip a coupon and request the remedy without charge.
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Teliin_s
Collings
Convicts Summoned As County Gathers Grand Jury
Deputy Minor will escort thirteen convicts from Roseland Bellwood Oakland and Minor camps to testify before the grand jury on Tuesday. The guards face discipline amid demoralization after suspensions while authorities warn they may still whip prisoners under the law if needed. Officers expect no violence but vow strict watch as investigations proceed.
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Grand Jury
Roseland Bellwood
Oakland
Grand
Public Works
Sf Donaldson
Donaldson
Public Works Committee
Donaldson Alay
Talaa
Tom Winn
Publc Works Committee
One With Knife and Other With Pistol Athens Men Settle a Misunderstanding
In Athens in February a police court case will feature two married men, Thomas Beasley and D Welma, as principals. Nelms, former Athens police chief and now a cigar and news stand proprietor in Atlanta, allegedly drew a pistol and fired at Beasley, who reportedly attempted to stab Welms with a knife. Nelms denies wrongdoing, claims charges are distorted, and says he will be cleared at the hearing.
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Athens
Thomas Beasley
D Welma
Sherff Nelms
Atlanta
Harzed
Whet
Nelms
Beasles
Beasley
Welms
Lawte
Mra Beasley
Tinas
White Slavery Cases Before U S Court in Valdosta
Valdosta Ga February 7 Special The December adjourned term of the United States district court for the southwestern division of the southern district of Georgia will convene next Tuesday morning with Judge William B Sheppard presiding for Judge Speer The grand and traverse jurors were drawn by Deputy Clerk D B Smell under an order by Judge Sheppard Two negroes were drawn one on the grand jury and the other on the traverse jury A heavy docket awaits the court and two weeks may be needed to clear it Civil docket includes railroad suits and criminal docket lists two or three white slavery cases and an important peonage case.
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Valdosta
United States District Court
Southern District of Georgia
Wiliam B Sheppard
Fieldo
Speer
Grand
Traverse
Eta Todey
D B Smell
I Sheppard
Six White Prisoners Escape at Savannah
Savannah Ga February 7 six white prisoners all serving short terms at the county industrial farm escaped from the detention room by sawing away the barn guarding a window. County police aided by guards have scourged the county but no trace of any has been found.
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Savannah
Mass Meeting Today for Colored Y M C A
A large mass meeting for the Colored Y M C A is set for this afternoon at 3 o clock at Weet Mitchell Street Colored Methodist Church. Speakers include Dr Charles W Daniel pastor of First Baptist and Rey G Wo King of Central Avenue Methodist.
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BM. C A
Weet Mitchell Street
Methodist Church
Charles W Daniel
First Baptist Church
King
Central Avenue
Rey
Odd Fellows to Meet in Royston February 26 and 27
Athens February 1 special The second division meeting for the year of the twenty first division of the 100 F of Georgia will meet at Royston on Thursday and Friday February 26 and 27 Franklin Hart Banks Stephens Ratin and Habersham are embraced in this district
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Athens
Georgia
Royston
Franklin Hart Banks Stephens
Whitehall and Forsyth Officials Clash With Mayor Over Projects
Southsiders issue a self titled statement from Whitehall and Forsyth street property owners denouncing Mayor Woodward’s interview on funding and responsibility. The letter questions the mayor’s claims, cites prior committee actions, and urges a just, full relief for the Whitehall main artery and surrounding streets amid a lengthy regrading and widening debate.
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Improvement Committee
Whitehall and
Forsyth Street
Woodward
Forsyth Streets
Woodwort
Forsyth
KR Otis
Whitehall Street
Hoow
Spring Street
Peachties
West Peachtree
Whitehall
France
Aavernl
TRS
Eaye
Busibk
Vie
Vie Utnker ‘At Town Through Privple
Xeif
PSU
Renue Vanta
Buano
Mane
Peachtree Street
Carrey
Peantres
Rua Brosien Nathan
Wolfe Ton
Daniel J Ro
Holiday
Uaverly
Uaverly VE Erlegwhater BM Woolley Prack Liehman Bom Wilingham
Forlon
Green
Smith
CB Carder EH
Jaan Walter Rien
FG Jones
DT Strauss H Wolfe
Andrew “Calhoun
Walker
Black Dan Rich
Heath T
Gay George Kohn
Toho & Smith
Rich Walker Danson
Ioman
Sheldon’s Rhapsody Featured in Atlanta Concert Today
A radiant rhapsody by Charles A Sheldon Jr of Atlanta will be played this afternoon at the Auditorium Armory. The program includes a Bach prelude, Mendelssohn Wedding March, and several named pieces, with the composer Dedication to Kawin Arthur Kraft the new city organist. The concert starts at 1 30 o clock and marks a policy of performing at least one request number at future free concerts.
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Atlanta
Charles A Sheldon, Jr
Kawin Arthur Kraft
New City
Auditorium Armory
Ot Teel
Wusu Festival Association
Hollins
Charles A Sheldon Fr
Mr Mraté
Fidelbert Nevin
Rachmaninef
Toles Muatwenet
Lelux Mendelsshon
Wr Riaft
Te Hag
Bible Conference Ends With Meeting Monday
The Bible conference at Wheat Street Baptist church closes Monday night after a week of sessions. A record attendance is expected with three sessions today, Rev W H Moses to speak at each. Attendees are urged to bring Bibles and notebooks. Wheat Street Baptist choir provides music and Professor Britt of Louisville, Ky offers a solo.
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Wheat Street Baptist Church
Atlante Chamber Names Committee for National Convention
Mell Bh Withmeon, president of the Atlante Chamber of Commerce, appointed a sen ior committee yesterday to represent the Atlanta Chamber at the second annual meeting of the chamber of commerce of the United States in Washington DC, February 11 32 and 13. The Atlanta delegation includes JR A Hobson as chairman, John W. Grant, Hollins VW Randolph, and C J Haden, president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.
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Mell
Withmeon
Atlante Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Washington DC
Atlanta
JR A Hobson
John W. Grant
Hollins VW Randolph
C J Haden
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Socialists Meet This Afternoon
The Atlanta socialists will hold a meeting this afternoon at 3 o clock at the Temple of Labor, 112 Trinity Avenue, to arrange lectures and debates on socialism. The public is invited and all visitors are welcome to participate and have their views heard.
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Atlanta
Temple of Labor
Trinity Avenue
Hinds Mystery Solved by Finding His Corpse
Luther C. Hinds, missing from his Guntown home two weeks ago, was found dead in a river near Aberdeen Offas. No marks of violence were noted. He was a prosperous merchant and had reportedly been seen in Mobile, though that sighting is believed untrue. The body had been in the water about two weeks.
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Aberdeen
Offas
Luther C. Hinds
St Guntown
Here
Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder Firm Formed in Washington
A new Delaware corporation in Washington reflects rapid growth of Tyree’s Antiseptic Powder. Founder JS Tyree, after turning down a $1,000,000 cash offer, will continue active involvement as the company expands to meet demand. The venture remains a Washington enterprise with local manufacturing plans.
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Washington DC
JS Tyree
Tyrees
Laura Witt
Tyres
Boy Survives 30 Foot Fall In Abandoned Well
An eight year old boy named Fenelon fell into a dry well on Gunns Hill while kite flying with friends. He was rescued unharmed aside from a severe shock after being lowered a rope and chain. he did not lose consciousness during the fall.
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Macon
Dim Fenelon
J FT Fenelon
Gunns Hill
Gunn's Hall
Pla
Val Peavy
Pener
Fenelon
Surace
Decatur Trade Board to Name Committees and Chairmen
The Decatur Board of Trade will meet Monday to appoint chairmen for 25 committees and to chart a 1214 program. Directors will review member questions on board aims and determine tasks for the coming year.
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Decatur Trade Board
Deratur Board of Trade
Owners and Managers of Buildings Banquet in Atlanta
The Atlanta Association of Building Owners and Managers will hold its annual meeting in The Pine Room of the Ansley Hotel on Tuesday evening February 17. Governor John M Slaton Captain J W English Preston S Arkwright and A W Gandler will give short addresses. The entertainment committee plans reports of interest, informal supper costs, and invites members and interested attendees to forward checks to G W McIarts at 06 Walton Building.
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Atlanta
Asse Jation
Manazes
Ansley Hotel
John M Slaton
Preston S Arkwright
Aw G Candler
Walton Buldms
George Berry to Speak at Atlanta Organize Day
George Berry, president of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants union, arrives in Atlanta to attend Organize Day events. He will be hosted by the Atlanta Federation of Trades and appear Monday at the Atlanta Labor Temple. Dr W Chaef, pastor, is among the speakers with J B Hewitt introducing the program participants.
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George Berry
International Printing Pressmven and Assistants Union
Atlanta
Federtion of Trades
Mr Berry
Atlanta Federation of Yrade
Atlanta Labor Temple
Trinity Avenue
Chaeffor
Church of the Redeemer
J B Hewitt
Chambliss Suit Seeks Divorce Over Carbolic Acid Attack
Mrs Minnie Iver Chambliss alleges her husband Joel Chambliss attempted to kill her by throwing carbolic acid on her face. She seeks divorce, restoration of her maiden name Minnie Clarke, and custody of their 6 year old daughter. The couple separated in July 1913 amid reports ofPrentalty and intoxication and lack of support.
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Minnie Iver Chamblisa
Minnie Iver Clarke
Fulton Superior Court
Chaatine
Joel Edgar Chambliss
Larsen Brothers Win Fight For Life At Lake Michigan
Indiana Harbor February 7 Edward and Adolph Laveen fishermen battled ice floes when a gasoline launch failed near shore. Rescued by a wrecking tug and a fireboat after hours in the water they reached safety by climbing aboard and clinging to a passage through the ice.
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Indiana Harbor
Edward
Adollph Laveen
Lake Michigan
County Mass Meeting Sets February Dates for Party
Athens and Jackson County Democrats plan mass meetings in February to name a new executive committee and fix the county primary date. The Jefferson site at Lith and Jefferson is listed for the Lith area meeting.
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Athens
Jackson County
Jefferson
Prominent Atlantans Rally for Negro School Support
Wealthy citizens from Atlanta and beyond assist the Atlanta Normal and Industrial Institute to ease debt and sustain work for Black youth. Principal Richard D Stinson notes local leaders and many others listed, with a $120 urgent need and a $285 note due on the 12th. He praises broad community aid and appeals for rescue funds.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Normal and Industrial
Ia Deling
Richard D Stinson
Samuel M. Inman
James WW
James W Lee Clark Howell
T BR Blackstone
O Foote
Joseph A McCord
Frank Hawkins
Bolling
HL Jones
Charles J Hayden
Edward H Inman
John I Murphy
John W Grant
John
Whitman
Mentgomery
Woods White
Milton Armstrong Wiss
Iama Dovly
WJ Lowry
Hogs Trumen
T B Felder
EF Mason
Stinson
Sam
Court Orders Sale of Yaryan Plants in Georgia and Florida
In Macon Georgia on February 7 a court ordered sale of the Yaryan Naval Stores plants at Brunswick and Gulfport with an upset price of 5400000 to occur within sixty days. The sale aims to maximize price while allowing continued operation briefly, with proceeds and plant closures to be decided later by the bankruptcy court.
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Macon
Yarran Naval Stores Company
Pleots
Brunswick
Gulfport
Tudre WB
Shappard Trading
Tuden Speer
Lee
Braiky
Stetson
She
Valdosta
Tanaptes
Llody Ohio
Toledo
Brunstick
Alrport
Young Athens Man Accused of Assault and Battery
In Athens Ga on February 7 a young man was bound over to answer to assault and battery charges that carried possible rape intent. The accused allegedly went to the home of his pretty young married cousin and made improper advances prompting a warning from her husband. bond was set at 100 dollars.
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Athens
Iri Hns
Husba
Selver Thauen
Recorder Upholds Segregation Law In Hardee Street Case
Nash R Broyles upheld the Ashley segregation ordinance in a Hardee Street block dispute where Decey a Syrian tenant challenged a black designation. City Attorney James L Mayson and Wood Sims argued. Decey was ordered to vacate within thirty days. A similar suit by John Carey, a white property owner, sought injunctions over rent to Black tenants.
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Nash R Broyles
Ashley
F Decey
Hardee Street
Biovahel
Negro Pi Pris
James L Mayson
Wood Sims
Decey
Cout
Eland
Claude Lighl
John
Carey
Negro Blown High in Air by Dynamite Explosion
Americas on February 1 special reports that T W Sumter a convict guard and Charlie Baldwin a man serving life on the Sumter chain gang were injured when a dynamite charge exploded unexpectedly. The blast lifted Mancare who stood over the charge causing him to be thrown several feet. Sumter suffered a broken nose and facial injuries while Baldwin, though bruised, escaped any broken bones. Both men are described as recovering.
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Americas
T W Sumter
Charlie Baldwin
Sumter Chain Gang
Lato
Pegram Enters Automobiles With National Agency
A. Pegram moves into the auto field after returning from Indianapolis with a contract from Mall council Motor Vehicle Company to distribute National automobiles in Atlanta. Wekoall named service head to run the department, promising Georgia’s most complete line and machinery at the new agency.
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Pegram
Indianapolis
Mallanai Motor Vehile
Nationa Antamobule
Atlanta
Teorsie
Tegram
Hroge Wehr
Wekoall
Georgia
Mchnall
Recend
Atlatota Auto Sales
Remarkable Blood Remedy Promises Health and Vitality
An advertisement extolls S S S as a powerful blood purifier and nerve stabilizer. It links blood health to overall vitality, claims rapid relief from eczema to boils, and asserts the tonic benefits for digestion. The copy urges readers to insist on S S S, warns against substitutes, and directs inquiries to The Swift Specific Co.
Cure for Gatarrh Promised By Free Swiss American Vaporator
Contained in this ad is a persuasive claim that a Swiss American Vaporator cures Gatarrh and asthma. The ad urges readers to send a coupon for a free trial, touting instant relief and the device as portable and easy to use, appealing to shame and health anxieties to prompt action.
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