Converts Won in Thunderstorm at Atlanta Evangelistic Rally
Dr J Wilbur Chapman led a rain soaked service in Atlanta where personal responsibility to others urged churchgoers to bring friends and family to Christ. Amid thunder and leaks seventy five to eighty converts moved toward the back room as the crowd sang Come to Jesus. The sermon stressed responsibility for loved ones and neighbors and urged timely action and consistent living to help others find salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter LeCraw
J. Wilbur Chapman
Chapman
Welkin
Hetter
Creamer Found Guilty With Life Penitentiary Recommendation
In Hazlehurst Georgia on February 23 a jury convicted James Creamer of killing Robert Rowland. After one hour of deliberation the jury recommended life imprisonment in the penitentiary, a verdict seen as a defense victory by some observers.
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AARE
Creamer
Hazlehurst
James Creamer
Robert Rowland
Meinhard bankruptcy case considered of Savannah firm
Savannah Ga February 23 The question of the confirmation of the composition in the matter of H and Meinhard and Brother bankrupts is being considered by Judge Speer The court entertained a motion today for the confirmation of the composition and the attorneys representing the several interests went extensively into an explanation of the agreement and the desirability of the composition The decision will be announced later Half a million dollars are involved.
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Savannah
H. &. Meinhard
Speer
Six to Be Tried Today for Murder of Oliver
Leesburg Georgia February 23 Special The commitment trial of six men in jail charged with the assassination of Banker A D Oliver will be held tomorrow morning Judge W M Harper of Americus city court will preside Officer Starling Wilkerson of Smithville arrived with a Negro named Ike Carter who is said to have found a gun on a dove field and gave it to a defendant Deputy Coxwell went to Macon to bring the automobile said to be the one used by Oliver s killers The Negro witness Carter was lodged in jail
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Leesburg
A. D. Oliver
W. M. Harper
Americus
A. W. Godwin
Starling Wilkerson
Smithville
Ike Carter
Coxwell
Macon
Oliver
Carter
War talk of wife forced him off on trip around globe
Norman Grantham, linked to the Bird gang and accused husband of Missie Robins of Savannah, leaves home after war talk with his wife and daughter. Detroit plans to take him to court while he tours the world, claiming the conflict drove him away. He defends his stance on Allies and King George, seeking diversion from domestic tensions.
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Hin Song
Judah
Tiffany's
New York
Pollcn
Christ
Philadelphia
Round Globe
Savannah
Norman ‘Grantham
Bird’ Gang
Sxlohe Trotter
Missie Robins
Savanna
Jacksonville
Norman Grantham
Detroit
Grantham
Globe
Ile
Balger
King George
Tinsley Before Speer in Misapplication Case
Fleming D. Tingley, Savannah social and business figure, was brought before U S court charged with misapplying national bank funds. His counsel argued lack of federal jurisdiction as trial opened under Judge Speer ad vising jurors on jurisdiction. Trial began today.
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Savannah
National Bank
Fleming D. Tingley
United States Court
W. W. Osborne
Tinsley
Jndge Speer
Blow Post Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The supreme court on Tuesday held as constitutional the blow post law requiring railroads to place posts near crossings and have engineers whistle and control trains to stop if needed to avert accidents. The case Seaboard Air Line railroad v. Blackwell arose from a crossing death in Elberton. The railroad argued the law unconstitutional as it applies to interstate trains.
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Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Elizabeth Blackwell
Elberton
Speer Holds Contract Valid In Spite Of War
Savannah Ga February 23 Judge Speer holds that the charter party of the British steamship Bylands was not between enemies in the European war and the conflict did not void the contract. The charter party was between American citizens and British subjects with standing to seek adjustments except for voyage abandonment. The court finds the ship liable for money its agents received on its account.
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Savannah
Bylands
No Convict Cages Just Sleeping Cars
The county board committee weighing convict cages has decided to build four wagons including two sleeping cars one commemorative car and a shower bath room The move aims to address objections to portable cages The public works committee has awarded contracts for thirty dozen new convict uniforms The regalian blue and white striped uniforms will be made by Nuonally and McRae and brown uniforms by A M B Robinson and Co
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Board of County Commissioners
Public Works Committee
Board
Nuonally
McRae
A.M. B Robinson & Co
Rights Foot Mistaken in Foot Surgery Lawsuit
In Athens on February 28 a damage suit between Mrs. E. J. Parrish of Bishop and a St Marys hospital surgeon concluded in city court. Parrish sought 5000 dollars for disability after an appendix removal and two major operations on the instep. A by phone instruction led to treating both feet, with misinterpretation of right foot. Jury returned verdict for both plaintiff and defendant, awarding 126 dollars to the plaintiff and 126.60 dollars to the defendant.
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Athens
E. J. Parrish
Bishop
St. Mary's Hospital
Wachard
Scrappers Reach Peace Talks After Rivalry in Mariett Street
Frank Trammel and Mack Franklin operated rival stores on opposite sides of Mariett Street Arrow. Police were called as a dispute escalated. In recorder's court Tuesday both were arraigned for disorderly conduct and announced they had made peace. The recorder released them, noting the court cannot interfere with peace negotiations.
Bankrupt Petitions Filed For Six Individuals
The following bankruptcies were filed Tuesday. Thomas X. Cheves of Buckhead shows liabilities of 25051 with no assets. Benjamin Rosenthal at 451 Washington Street owes 10614 with no assets. Charles Teftan a railway switchman owes 305 with no assets. Charles Davis of College Track owes 254. W V Daris an ad meter inspector owes 1696.04 with assets of 82.
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Thomas X. Cheves
Buckhead
Benjamin Rosenthal
Washington Street
Charles Teftan
Charles Davis
College Trark
W. V. Daris
Decatur to discuss $650,000 school bond at meeting
Decatur Georgia February 23 special mass meeting set at the courthouse next Tuesday at 8 PM to discuss the proposed 650000 bond issue for a new public school building in the Oakhurst area and for waterworks and sewer improvements. The decision followed a gathering of citizens with the board of education mayor and council at city hall.
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Decatur
Oakhurst
Board of Education
Ciy
A Merry Chase to Darktown in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg, an unwritten law bars Darktown visitors from courting local belles. Harry Vaughn, a Darktown figure, tried to call on Ole Johnson, the Pittsburg belle, prompting the town's Dirty Dozen disorder league to intervene with a rapid, rock-fueled pursuit.
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Pittsburg
Hell's Half Acre
Darktown
Harry Vaughn
Ole Johnson
Dirty Dozen
Police court fines for Dirty Dozen leaders in sectional dispute
The police court Tuesday afternoon heard a story of sectional warfare. Emanuel James the captain and Alonzo Sewell the lieutenant of the Dirty Dozen were tried and fined $10.75 each for their roles in the dispute.
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Emanuel James
Alonzo Sewell
Judge Landis Likely to Rule This Week in Federal League Suit
Chicago February 23 Judge Landis may issue a decision by Saturday in the Federal League anti trust case against organized baseball. The judge has studied the case for a month and is expected to rule this week, bringing resolution to a dispute that has drawn baseball fans.
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Landis
Chicago
National Educators Meet Opens in Cincinnati
Delegates from every state gather in Cincinnati Ohio for the annual meeting of the Department of Superintendence of the National Education Association. Addresses by William Lowy Bryan of Indiana University and Franklin B. Dyer of Boston Schools open the event. Health in education dominates the national council agenda as rural school sanitation is urged. Thomas D. Wood of Columbia University calls for higher attention to teacher education.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Department of
National Education Association
William Lowy -Bryan
Indiana University
Franklin B. Dyer
Bofton
National Council of Education
Thomas D. Wood
Columbia University
New York
Whisky Is Barred in Indian Country Supreme Court Ruling
Washington on February 28 the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the Dopin Mercantile Company and Joseph Filler of Joplin Missouri for conspiracy to introduce intoxicating liquors into Indian country by shipping from Joplin to Tulsa Oklahoma. The court held the federal act against liquor import into Indian country was not enforceable against intrastate traffic while state prohibition remained in force.
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Washington
Dopin Mercantile Company
Joseph Filler
Joplin
Tulsa
Oklo
Supreme Court
Congress
Deputy Sheriff Heads to Oklahoma for Atlanta Prisoner
Deputy Sheriff George Broadnax left Tuesday evening for Mangum Oklahoma to return to Atlanta the prisoner Greer wanted on a charge of forging his brother in law's name to a $2096 check cashed at a local bank.
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Greer
Atlanta
George Broadnax
Mangum
Okla
Inign
Two Years for Taking Biscuits from Boy
Columbus Ga February 23 A negro named Lary Whitaker was sentenced to two years for robbery. He forcibly took biscuits from a small boy named Clement Passmore near Nankipoop. The sentence was the minimum for the offense.
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Columbus
Lary Whitaker
Clement Passmore
Nankipoop
Censorship Power Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recognised the power of a state to censor motion picture films. The Ohio and Kansas state censorship laws were upheld, affirming local authority to regulate cinema content.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Ohio
Kansas
Mother's Friend promoted for maternity comfort and safe childbirth
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as an abdominal support to ease strain on ligaments and reduce nausea during pregnancy. It claims long usage, pleasing effects on nervousness, and widespread grandmother endorsements. Produced by Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, it urges readers to request the Attie book.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Blig
Atlanta
Attie
Lester gets 15 years for killing his wife
Columbus Ga February 23 Special Haywood Lester convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of his wife here recently was sentenced today by Judge Gilbert of the superior court to a term of fifteen years in the penitentiary.
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Columbus
Haywood
Lester
Gilbert
Superior Court
President Wilson to Stand by Nominees
Washington February 28 President Wilson defends his nominations for the saw trade commission amid Senate opposition. He states he will stand by the appointees including Parry of Seattle, described as a Republican, amid turbulent confirmation and public debate.
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Washington
Wilson
A.cenate Fishe
Saw Trade Commission
Wae
Parry
Seattle
Parry Hithe
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