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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1916
Page
8
Moultrin Ga February 22 Walter Williams indicted for assault with intent to murder after shooting Gregory Moore found guilty in superior court. Sentence deferred until later in the week. The shooting occurred at a country dance event.
A new book from the author of Supreme PersonaleLy claims to offer miracles of life power happiness health youth beauty and confidence. Dealers say 50 000 copies are demanded and supplies are available through all news companies.
Clerk reports from the Supreme Court of Georgia for the March Term listing case counts by circuit and county. The fragmentary OCR shows circuit headings such as Northern, Western, Southwestern, and records names like Crawford, Thomas, and Barrett with various district indicators, plus scattered docket notes and totals. The page appears to be an index of cases by circuit, county, and year with several unreadable portions, reflecting a statewide calendar and tally rather than a single decision.
The report notes a brawl at Williams home during a dance leaves Moree shot and two others seriously wounded. Williams testifies he acted to restore order and shot Moree as an uninvited guest. Three other men indicted will face trial tomorrow.
James Linn Rodgers consul general at Fiat Vana is chosen to act as Special Agent of the state department before the Carranza de facto government. He will confer with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing in Washington before starting. Rodgers may travel to Mexico after brief leave. Consul John J. Silliman likely reassigned to Guadalajara.
Grace Chip from New Castle loses on a foul to Youn Ahearn in the fifth round of a ten round match. Chip had previously dropped Ahearn in the third with a left hook to the jaw. The referee allowed the foul despite the club physician ruling it foul.
A fire in a theater district boarding house above a restaurant in New York City killed five people. Four men and a woman perished, later identified as employees of the boarding house. The blaze disrupted a bustling area known for actors and performers. Institutions and authorities investigated the cause as survivors and theater staff mourned the loss.
Macon Ga February 2 Special Bunyan Lucas goes on trial for the second time in Bibb Superior Court for the murder of his wife Ida C Lucas shot to death months ago. At the first trial the jury was unable to agree and Lucas contends the shooting was accidental during an attempt to kill a man holding his wife. The couple had been separated and the killing occurred on his return to reconcile. The jury is seated and a few state witnesses are introduced.
New York February 22 resolutions urged all humanitarian, educational and patriotic societies to press state legislatures for laws requiring physical training for young men to ready them for military service. Universal military training including rifle practice for under 20 was recommended, with broader military education in colleges and universities endorsed. The committee will publish a compendium on military education to help people train themselves to defend the country and address neglect of physical education, especially in small communities. Also notes South African traders fell over 50 percent due to the war.
A trio of Atlanta reporters staged Alias Jimmy Valentine to benefit the Police Belief Association. Ward Morehouse, Leslie Rawlings, and James A. Bellflower received praise for poise and transformation. Elvina Neal drew acclaim, and other amateurs Harllee Branch Jr, Caroline Wingate, Walker Conklin, Raymond Horton, Bernice Horton, and Walter LeCraw contributed strong turns.
Obituary notices from Atlanta area papers report the death of Thomas Biggs Lumpkin at Crawford Georgia at age 43, survived by wife, sister and brother, with prior involvement in wholesale dry foods, real estate and insurance in Atlanta. Additional briefs note multiple deaths: Mrs Mary Allen Peebles, Natuy Lynch, Mrs Margaret Seals, Mrs Katherine Ryan, Mrs Lorina Warne, Mrs M A Barfield, Miss Agnes Mays, Mrs Eva Moore, J C LaVier, Rob K Reeves, Huber Weaver, Mrs F S Phillips and infant D F Shumate Jr, with funeral plans and interment details in Atlanta and other towns.
Berlin february 22 by wireless james w gerard the american ambassador fell yesterday while chatting at partenkirchen bavaria and broke his left collarbone he returned to berlin today in care of the naval attache of the embassy and surgeon carl qhnnard he will wear a sling for three weeks or more but remains active in signing letters and handling embassy business
A letter from munitions minister David Lloyd George states British warship crews are turning out war munitions in spare time aboard ships. He praises the officers and men of the fleet for their output and the voluntary, unpaid effort that aids the trenches.
Macon Georgia February 22 Special The mayor and council revoke the license of one beer dealer found with a federal internal revenue license for sale of near beer and file cases against twenty three others for violations of the prohibition law. An ordinance to curb violations is introduced to punish possession and sale of intoxicating liquors and to offer relief from prosecution to the drunk in exchange for sworn testimony identifying suppliers.
The text describes Edwin receiving a daily allowance if he takes medicine, saves a weekly amount, and contributes to a box on Sunday. One Monday he rushed home, took medicine from the cupboard, and told his mother he would spend the week's money on movies, revealing a plan to use the funds early for leisure.
Fragmentary notes present reflections on wealth and ambition, with lines about spending time to borrow money, waiting to wake, and the idea that many chase a price while few have one. It mentions the notion of many seeking value, the average adult’s breathing rate, and peat brick usage in Sweden.
Maite Lodge No 641 F and A M holds a regular communication at Masonic Temple Wednesday evening at 7 30 sharp Entered Apprentice degree to be conferred by Junior Warden Vernon Skiles All duly qualified brethren invited to meet with us By order of W A Upchurch W Red Gibbs Secretary
Funeral notices list the Seals and Linch families for Houston and nearby areas. Mrs Margaret Farris Seals funeral planned Wednesday afternoon from Barclay & Brandon Co with burial at West View cemetery officiated by JE Dickey and CU Cary. Nancy Po Qineh funeral in Battalion with 144 Highford Avenue service by Mrs Luke G Johnson and interment in Laurages Georgia via VA W P railway.
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