Moon's Trial Set By Police Board Next Monday
Captain Z B Moon faces a formal hearing by the city police board next Monday over alleged negligence in not restraining J D Clayton. Moon asserts readiness for immediate trial, while prosecutors accuse him of gross negligence for releasing a dangerous man who drank, carried a loaded pistol, and caused a car to stop, frightening passengers. Commission Brandon’s absence delays proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. B. Moon
Board of Police Commissioners
Morris Brandon
Moone
J. D. Clayton
Captain Moon
Clayton
Brandon
Chief Telegraph er Comes Opens Tour of Union Leader
President S J Small of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America will arrive Wednesday morning and be greeted by four local union members. He visits for inspection and organizational work, with an open meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Kimball House North Pryor street. His address will urge organization and upbuilding of the profession and telegraphers are invited. Thursday afternoon the local delegation will tour the city, followed by an elegant luncheon for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Small
Commercial ‘Telegraphers’ Union’ of America
Small
Kimball Howse
North Pryor Street
Smalls
Strailie Held On 750 Dollar Bond for Passing Raised Bills
Charles Strailie, arrested for passing one to ten dollar raised bills, was arraigned before United States Commissioner W. T. Colquitt and held on a 750 bond. He admitted the offense saying he needed money to live. He operated by circulating a raised bill at a boarding house, exchanging it for $8 in change on a $2 room, netting about $7 per transaction. Punishment could include up to a $3,000 fine or up to fifteen years in prison. Officer Mood was praised for capturing him after a struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Strailie
United States
Straile
Strailfe
fMood
Straille
Credit Men Hold Meeting in Atlanta Concludes With Resolutions
Two addresses of interest were delivered before the Credit Men's Association of Atlanta at the Piedmont convention hall. John B. Candler spoke on a Uniform Homestead and Exemption Law. E. Thornton discussed Exchange for Out Town Checks and Who Shall Pay It. A resolution for a conference of adjustment bureaus managers was adopted. A second resolution urged a campaign for uniform homestead and exemption laws. Emory College Oxford issue highlighted in the February Emory Phoenix. A house on Mrs. Kate H Wade’s place burned, four babies were in the home.
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Credit Men's Association of Atlanta
Piedmont
John 8. Candler
Supreme Court
HE Thornton
Neal ‘Bank
W. P. Hill
M. L. Sterne
Adjustment Bureaus
National Association of Credit Men
Baltimore
J. R. Mobrey
National Association
Oxford
Emory College
Emory
Baies the
Mercer Change Elects Greek Courses for All Students
At Mercer University a weekly faculty meeting approved abolishing science degrees and making Greek courses elective. All students in the college of arts will receive the A B diploma and may choose Greek or another field. President Smith and the faculty anticipate broad benefits and profit from the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution Bureau
Macon
Mercer University
Mercer
College of Arts
Smith
Nature’s Laxative the Best in Market Ad
An advertisement extols Hunyadi Janos Natural Laxative Water as the premier, genuine laxative. It claims many imitators fail to match its natural, unaltered form and years of trusted reputation. It positions the product as store remedy without artificial additives.
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Hunyadi Janos
Eye Glasses Adjusted Free at John Moore & Sons
John 3 Moore & Sons offer free adjustment and polishing of eyeglasses whether bought there or not. They specialize in frame adjustments and nose-glass fitting, with skilled work on difficult frames. Located at 42 N Bread in the Prudential building.
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John
Moore & Sons
Prudential Building
Georgia Florida and Alabama railway may be absorbed
Columbus Ga February 20 Special It is reported that the Georgia Florida and Alabama railway from Cuthbert to Tallahassee and leased Tallahassee Carrabelle may be absorbed by a larger system A representative recently inspected the line assessing country freight and passenger business and future prospects The road is owned by J P Williams of Savannah and associates Three surveys have been made between Cuthbert and Columbus to extend to this city
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Columbus, Ga
Georgia, Florida and Alabama
Cuthbert
Tallahassee
Fla
Carrabelle
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
J. P. Williams
Savannah
Suppressed Bid Claims Surface In Augusta Contractor Case
Savannah report on the Green and Gaynor matter recounts witness testimony about bid manipulation. Twiggs testified Gaynor discussed bid terms and offered a $500 bonus to eliminate Twiggs, then Gaynor tore up a note indicating no other bids. The district attorney argued the conspiracy is outlined in the indictment as the case adjourned for further proceedings.
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Gaynor
Augusta
Savannah
Green
Twiggs
Twigen
Mr. Osborne
Greene
Twigs
Twigss
Deming
Erwin
Carter
Venable Brothers
Atlanta
Osborne
Meldrim
Adams
Weakley Named Chief Justice Of Alabama Supreme Court
Montgomery February 20 Governor Jelks appointed Samuel D Weakley of Birmingham as chief justice to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas N McClellan. Weakley, 45, a leading Alabama attorney, will serve until the November general election and may be nominated for a full term by the Democratic convention in September. He has prior Supreme Court experience and was campaign manager for the governor, a law partner of E H Cabiness.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. DB. Jelks
Samuel D. Weakley
Birmingham
Supreme Court of Alabama
Thomas N. McClellan
Weakley
Alabama
Mel Weakley
Supreme Bench
E. H. Cabiness
Tallulah Volunteer Fire Company Holds Annual Meet
Surviving members of the Tallulah volunteer fire company gather for their annual meeting in Chief W R B Joyner s office on Washington s Birthday. About twenty original members are still living and set to attend the event. John L Moore Sons advertise Kryptok Invisible Bifocals promising seamless far and near vision in one glass from Georgia s sole manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallulah
John L. Moore & Sons
John J. Moore & Gong
Georgia
Broad St
Prudential
Humpty Dumpty at Grand Scores Big Audience
The grand production by Klaw and Erlanger, Humpty Dumpty, draws large crowds with its massive stage effects, flighty ballet program, and strong cast led by Johnnie McVeigh and Maud Berti. Next week Richard Carle brings The Mayor of Tokyo to the Grand with a ninety-strong company and lavish scenery.
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Sian & Erlanger
Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger
Johnnie McVeigh
Frank Moulan
Maud Berti
Neilie Daly
Shrade Brothers
Diamond Donner
Princpaia
Grigolatis
Richard Carle
Tokyo
Grand
Blue Ribbon Chorus of America
Local items on Clayton Copeland and city events
Local notes report that Mr John D Clayton of The Wet1 is not the same as the streetcar episode figure. Principal Minnie Scratchin clarifies no children left the playground during recess and a rescue story was inaccurate. Bankruptcy petitions filed by A M Hairston of Atlanta and J H Cothran of College Park are noted. The U S District Court session adjourned with no business. Work on the federal building damages continues. John T Connolly shows slight improvement but remains critical. Epworth League reports a large meeting with sixteen new records and an installation sermon. An aged dray horse examined by Dr Carnes was found to be overworked and underfed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Scratchin
State Street School
United States
J. H. Cothran
College Park
Ruth Cothran
J. B. Cothran
John T. Connolly
Irwin Street
Mr. Connolly
Fat Hulper
Atlanta
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E. G. Griffin
Moon
Board
Governors Mansion
Yelefone
Frank Wright
Cave Springs
St. St
Union
Strailie
FW. W. Rove
America
Rogers, Peet & Co
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Daniel Brothers Co
Peachires
Watton Jr
Conant
McClellan
Mozley
Mozley’s
Corvincr
BOK
Frank A. Munsey
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tallulah Fire Company
The
Tom Boy
Star Theater
Lae
Sete
Musa Lowman
Mutual Life
Northwestern
Equitable
New York Life
Southern Guarantee Loan Co
Kiser
John D. Clayton
J.D. Clayton
A. M. Hairston
Pankruptcy
United States Court
Unithid States District Court
Newman
Federal
Epworth League OF Gra! Methodist Church
Messrs. Seidel. F
W. Wilhail
Lloyd Grn
C. ©. Darrell
Carnes
Atlanta Society
Broad and
Alabama Stres
Ward
TRIS
Ihr
Tay
ELKIN
Watson Drug CO
Wesspies
Exidence
Esponder
Jj.m. High Co
Wesleyan
Speare Wesleyan Female College
Alty
Andrews & Co
Ilinois
Guerry
Venatituer 3
Nature
TE Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlante. Sa
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