Pardee orders sale of A B and A properties
Hon Dan A Pardee a federal judge has issued an order directing Victor Lamar Smith master commissioner to advertise for sale on April 22 the properties of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway and the Georgia Terminal Company tied to the Old Colony Trust Company as trustee. The sale follows a 1913 foreclosure order and involves receiverships and a history of appointments including Atkinson Arkwright Parrott Schoenmacker Lamb and current management by Lamb in Atlanta and Birmingham.
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Dan A Pardee
Affants
Federal Court of Appeals
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Victor Lamar Smith
Old Colony Trust Company
Boston
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
Georgia Terminal Company
Pardee
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway Company
Atlants
Bionativa
Atlants, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
Georgia Terminals
Atlanta
Alabama Terminals
Birmingham
H. M Atkinson
Prenton " Arkwright
A Arik-wright
SF. Parrott
Parrott
M J Schoenmacker
Atkinson
Schoenmacker
E 'J. Lamb
Limb
A. B & A. System
Dependent Families Rise in Gotham in 1913 Report
New York February 4 An increase of 4 per cent in dependent families in New York City is shown in the 1913 report of the charity Society During the year ending last September the society cared for 6767 families the largest in over thirty years The tuberculosis campaign saved 1858 lives a 17 per cent gain The society disbursed 386809 for relief and estimates another equal amount paid directly to families via workers December 1 1912 to August 31 1913 The society spent over $7000 monthly with February the peak at $8000 The Red Cross emergency relief committee aided refugees from Mexico and survivors of the Volturno disaster The report notes advances in crime handling with new detention and court buildings enabling greater condition study and progress in coming years
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New York
New York City
Charity Organzation Society
Carea For
Ita
Red Cross Emergency Relief Committee
Mexico
Volturno
Atlantic Coast Line Loses To Goldsboro
Washington February 24 The Supreme Court upheld a Goldsboro N C ordinance requiring the Atlantic Coast Line to grade its right of way to conform with street grades through the city The decision found constitutional the ordinance and held the railroad acknowledged the nation would develop and be subject to regulation of grade No errors were found in the holding
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Washington
Supreme Court
Goldshoro
N. C
Atlantic Coast Line
North Carolina
Colored Wigs Highlight Southern Beauties at New York Event
At a Dixie dinner in New York’s Dixie dinner and colonial hall of the Southern Society of New York vividly colored wigs drew attention. Most wore white powdered wigs, while purple and green styles appeared among dancers, signaling bold fashion trends. Blues roses mauves and greens were among the popular hues.
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New York
Southern Society of
Rate Advance Suspended by Interstate Commission
Washington February 24 the Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a proposed two cent per hundredweight freight rate increase on cement from Indiana to Memphis New Orleans and other southern destinations until June 26 pending an inquiry into the earlier advance.
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Washington
Indiana
Memphis
Tenn
Kew Orleany
South
Southern and Southwestern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court curbs seizures in rights of the accused
The Supreme Court rules that prosecuting officials may not seize papers without warrants, affecting the Weeks case and other prosecutions. Justice Day notes Fourth Amendment protection is vital, while cases like Adams in 1904 shaped limits on admitting seized documents.
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Wshington
United States
Supreme Court
Bernons
Fremont Weekes
Kansas City
Frank M. Ryan
Bridge Union
Indianapolis
Weeks
Justices
Justice Day
Httle
al Adams
King
New York
Adams
Old Fashioned Winter Not A Thing Of Past
New York reports that February mean temperatures show winter remains harsher than many past seasons. Data from 1871 onward reveal February averages around 31.8F to 41.0F in different years, with several February days dipping to record lows near 5 degrees below zero in mid winter.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Jealousy Fueled Murder in Cincinnati Hotel
William Cheney Ellis, a Cincinnati leather merchant, killed his wife in a hotel here after attending a theater with their nine year anniversary celebration. Prosecutors cited letters from Ellis showing insistence that he and the children would meet the mother and father in heaven, and described his belief in unfounded accusations of improper conduct by his wife with a Canadian man. Ell is claimed to have become obsessed after her alleged drops and drink problem, ending in a fatal shooting and stabbing. In custody, Ellis mourned that his heart would break without access to his children.
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Chicago
William Cheney Ellis
Cincinnati
Elis
Stephen A Malato
Mamm
Papa
Malato
Elia
Eilis
Caldwell
Canada
Hilis
Ohio Women Win Declared Constitutional by Supreme Court
Washington February 24 The one woman's hours of favor law was declared constitutional by the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling. The decision affirms protections for working women and sets a legal precedent for hours regulations nationwide. The case centers on labor standards and gender equity in the workplace.
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Ohio
Washington
Supreme Court
Owners of autos to fight additional tax
The Atlanta Auto and Accessory association, at its annual meeting, moved to organize a state wide automobile association to oppose a proposed graded motor vehicle tax. President Hanson pledged opposition and potential legal action, while plans to enroll about 1000 dealers statewide were outlined and a banquet followed the meeting with entertainment by Miss Bess Jordan.
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Georgia
Atlanta Auto and Accessory Association
Automobile Association
C. J. Haden
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Haden
Anstey Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
George Hanson
Hanson
Slade
Muscogee County
MV Mahoney
Association of Atlanta Dealers
RK N Reed
George D MrCutcheon
John & Toole
John H Wsmith
Charles I. Johnson
TP McKinstry
J Kk Gewinner
Frank Steinhauer
MLV
Atlanta Association
State Association
Bess Jordan
Ellis Carnival King Miss Howard Queen Ellis Carnival King
New Orleans February pageant notes Ellis Carnvial King H Ellis head of southern United Fruit Company crowned king at Rex ball while Miss Flores Howard named queen. Comus pageant titled Tales from Chaucer featured twenty floats as thousands filled streets despite cold. A torch bearer burned. parade halted briefly.
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New Orleans
Crawfod H Ellis
United Fruit Company
Hex
Rex
Athenaeum
Flores Howard
Harry ‘T Howard
Mars Grime
Chaucer
St Charles Street
Hospital Mobile
Ala
Burke Ready to Aid in Canal Inquiry in Panama Case
Nev York february 24 counsel for John Burke formerly manager of the commissary department of the Panama railway who was suspended by colonel Goethals visited H Snow den Marshall United States district attorney today and told him that he is ready to aid in every way the district attorney s investigation of charges that Burke accepted bonuses from companies with contracts for canal supplies the lawyer said the accusations were baseless and a thorough investigation is desired to prove Burke s innocence further papers are expected by the district attorney on the next steamer from the isthmus
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Nev. York
John Burke
Commissary Department
Panama Railway
Goethals
H Snowden Marshall
United States
Jus Chent
Burke
Mr Marshall
Isthmus
Hearings on Walsh bill for radium control conclude
Federal hearings in Washington on February 24 on the Walsh bill for government control of radium bearing funds ended. It is expected to be reported favorably. An amendment would require the government to buy the entire output of radium mines.
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Washington
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Dances With Jack Clifford This Week
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw performs with Jack Clifford in modern dance numbers this Thursday Friday including matinee and evening shows. The program features contemporary pieces and a billed collaboration, drawing audiences to the venue for a pair of performances.
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Evelyn Nesbit
Jack Clifford
Negro bandits rob grocery man at gunpoint and flee
Two armed black highwaymen robbed Sam Rosen at 178 Martin Street corner Glenzwood Avenue, taking $17 and two Iver Johnson pistols. Police pursued, captured them on Clark Street within twenty minutes. Rosen identified the suspects as Jake Hambrick and Horace Powell. Both men claim visits to a sick mother.
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Sam Rosen
Martin Street
Glenzwood Avenue
Iver-Johnsen
Rosen
Shummie
Evans
Clark Street
Bhumate
Jake Hambrick
Lumas ‘Avenue
Horace Powell
Terry Street
Robery Rosen
Hie
France Votes 490000 for Pan Pacific Show
February 24 Paris chamber of deputies approved an appropriation of 490000 to fund official French participation in the Pan American Pacific exposition in San Francisco. The bill moves to the senate where opposition is anticipated.
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Chamber of Deputies
San Francisco
Senate
California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Child Health
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children and adults, claiming quick relief for coated tongues, poor appetite, sleep issues, and stomach troubles. It warns against counterfeits and urges buying the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
Wave of crime described as men behaving like beasts
A grim report portrays a surge of crime with observers labeling perpetrators as less than human, invoking a sense of fear and urgency. The article cites victims and authorities, detailing incidents and the call for stronger responses.
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