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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1916
Page
5
An advertisement promotes Shredded Wheat as a natural food to buoyant energy for youth. It claims the cereal builds muscle and brain, supports sturdy boys and girls, and suggests serving with hot milk for breakfast. The product is made at Niagara Falls New York.
Grand Rapids February court denied government's request for a warrant of removal. Six Michigan men linked to the Eastland disaster face federal case prospects. judge said no proof tied them to crime charges, freeing them from Chicago trial, as families mourn.
Federal authorities argued that the Eastland defendants could not be charged with destroying life, claiming the ship’s seaworthiness was reasonable given years of safe operation. The defense contended the ruling on removal proceedings did not affect the indictments before U.S. district court.
Macon on February 18 Special The Macon police took into custody a young white man using the name Andrew Arnold a suspected swindler active in the city for months He trailed victims with fake orders for men s suits and ladies skirts delivering little cash and collecting receipts Police say he is also wanted in Atlanta and other cities He will be tried tomorrow morning on a cheiting and swindling charge in Macon Judge Speers anniversary celebrated on the bench of the United States district court marking the thirty sixth year with messages and gifts from friends and colleagues at Macon federal court
A local fortune teller led a posse to a house near Colquitt county seeking three escaped prisoners. The approach by night failed when the supposed convicts were not found, leaving the search team irritated and the fortune teller pleading to avoid departure.
Hugh H West, recently freed from federal prison, faces extradition back to Michigan to answer embezzlement and grand larceny charges. Detroit detectives delivered his extradition papers after West stated readiness to return once his term ends. He previously indicated willingness to cooperate with Michigan authorities.
W F Myers statistician of the Interstate Commerce Commission will compile the earnings of the West and Atlantic railroad for the past 25 days of the lease ending 1917. Chosen by Chairman C Murphey Candler, Myers will begin soon and the task may take about eight months. Georgia will pay his salary and provide suitable workload.
Fort Valley will host an agricultural rally on February 25 under the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs. The Fort Valley History Club will act as hostess, with Mon JD Price, State Commissioner of Agriculture, entomologist Lee Worsham, State Veterinarian Dr P F Bahneen, RF De Tach of the experiment station, and other leaders scheduled to speak.
Brunswick Ga February 18 special among arrivals at Jekyl Island today were Mrs J Pierpont Morgan Br and Mrs Vincent Astor The Tatter came to join her husband who has been spending days there and who has joined this millionaire club Mrs Morgan is a regular winter visitor to the island
Mayor Boott Beaton and Recorder Andrew S faster escaped injury when their car hit a grade crossing in Waycross near the southbound limited. The crossing is noted as very dangerous and the driver did not see the train until near the track, prompting a quick reversal to avoid a crash.
Chattooga county schools plan a meeting in Summerville on April 14 as a special session of the Chattooga county teachers institute follows a school test arranged by teachers at the institute's last session.
Bryde, charged with the killing of Brown Mooty on December 20, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Mooty, about 66, was a well known young man in this city.
Thousands cured of rheumatism through a natural blood cleanse. The remedy claims to wash toxins from the blood and restore energy, strength, and digestion after drugs failed. Written by Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA. Offer to advise and sell 5S3 & immediately.
Justin, executed February 18, sentenced to life term for murder of an elderly man named Hightower. Trial held in Laurens County with his wife, claims self defense after an alleged assault attempt at their home. Husband and wife were tried jointly. verdicts delivered in a gang-related case.
A boy wins a mule at a public sale for one dime after being the only bid. He had three cents in his jeans and borrowed half the purchase from a stranger in the crowd. The event occurred in a local district as required by law, with cash payment to the highest bidder.
Proctor, pastor of the Parst Congregational church, vows a sermon on the kind of preparedness needed amid world affairs. He hints at a major surprise for the congregation to be revealed at the close of the morning service, after which attendees will be photographed.
Augusta Ga February 18 Officers search for CE Garretson of Georgia Contracting after a labor deal on the wharves was reversed and a warrant issued for his arrest. Garretson has been missing since the action and construction work continues under new management.
Columbus Ga February 18 special W W Sessions, son-in-law of Edgar Allen Stripling, was arraigned before Judge John Lewis of the municipal court charged with deserting his wife and minor child. He was ordered held pending grand jury action. The warrant for his arrest was sworn by Mrs Sessions, daughter of the noted Georgia convict.
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