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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1916

Page

9

Clemency Sought for Stella Griffin in Perjury Case

Stella B Griffin of Vila Rica Ga seeks executive clemency after a four year state prison sentence for perjury. She aided Rauch against Garrett and Jackson in a blackmail scheme and was kept in Atlanta jail from July to February before transfer to the state farm. The petition includes endorsements from Felder Rauch Hill Dorsey and others supporting clemency.

Stella B. Griffin Vila Rica Rauch State Prison Commission Lawton Nally Philip Weltner Thomas B Felder George B. Rauch Ereia Griffin Villa Rico Atlanta C. Garrett R. Jackson Garrett Jackson Prison Commission State Farm T Hie State Farm Ben H. Hill Hugh Dorsey Stats Thomas B Feldar George B Rauch

Petition Details Clemency Request In Blackmail Case

The petition states the woman came to Atlanta two years ago to take money from Rauch after being manipulated by Garrett and Jackson. It claims her confession was voluntary and led to a better life, with letters from Thomas B Felder and George B Rauch urging clemency or commutation, supported by Wooda White’s involvement.

Atlanta Core Roeper Rauch Garrett Jackson Voluntaru Itd Letter Welder Prison Commission Thomas B. Felder Levy Dlackman George BH Thia Thomas B. Fwlder George B. Rauch W Wooda White Alles Garrett Ammons Tex Dept. T Beetem

Southern Bell officers reelected at stockholders meeting

At the annual stockholders meeting in New York on February 24 the company reelected directors U N Bethel Epps Brown W T Gentry N C Kingsbury George Deline Theodore Vail and C H Wilson. Following the meeting the board reelected officers W O T Gentry president J Epps Brown first vice president J M B Hoxsey second vice president and treasurer Addison Maupin secretary and assistant treasurer Leland Hume third vice president C J Holditch general auditor Hunt Chipley general counsel.

New York Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company U_N Bethel Epps Brown W T Gentry C“Kingsbury George Deline Theodore Vail Ang C H Wilson W OT Gentry J Epps Brown J M B Hoxsey

Mail Cartier Delivers Constitution Through Heavy Western Floods

In Santa Ana California a local courier named Modjairn, a long time paper subscriber, helped deliver mail during days of flooding. Ed Lofland, a Tara free delivery carrier for fifteen years, swam and waded to complete routes after streams overflowed and roads flooded.

Mail Cartier Constitution Cartier DA MecNairn Santa Adna Calatr Modjairn Ed Lofland Tara

Police think Crones hiding in Chicago after banquet incident

Chicago February 24 police believe Jean Crones sought in poisoning of a banquet to Archbishop Mundelein may be hiding in Chicago. Detectives and States Attorney Hoyne renew searches among anarchist haunts with a picked squad to uncover a trace of the missing chef at tomorrow night's amass.

Chicago Jean Crones Mundelein Hoyne Amass Messing

Rabbi Solomon to Lecture Tonight at Congregation Beth Israel

Rabbi H Solomon will give a lecture titled Judaism's Greatest Contribution at Congregation Beth Israel corner Washington and Clarke Streets tonight after services. A musical program precedes the talk with a Monday evening chair. Solomon will discuss Jewish history in the vestry rooms of the synagogue.

H Solomone Congregation Beth- Israel Washington Clarke

The Business Girl Needs a Fountain Pen

John L. Moore & Sona Opticians offer self filling and non risk pen points suited to every purpose. Visit 42 North Broad Street to try them and find a pen to carry in a bag.

John L. Moore & Sona Opticians

Plumbing thieves plague Atlanta real estate market

Chief Sanford retorts as real estate and renting agents press for stronger detective work after a wave of vacant-house plumbing robberies. Records show ten clear cases since January 1, with 300 vacant homes robbed nationwide estimated at $10 000 in losses. landlords demand better protection and stricter junk plumbing controls.

Newport Sanford Churaday Tofelty Sanford Reel Estate Polices Barracks Dozana Ios Brown Piedmont Avenue Louis Metzer Tom Bailey Bishop Dorsey Courtland Street Hast Fair Luckie Street Haat Fair Frank McBride Capitol Avenue Benjamin D Watkins Empire Trust and Safe de- Pohl Company West Hunter Street Grace Methodist Church Harris Street Him Street Mills Street Ormwood Street Spring Street Haden Street Patera Street Gmte J H Boyleston Atlanta Watkins The Constitution Mr Watkins K. Matheson Georgia School of Technolo Atlas Matheson Bert B. Grant & Co General Council

Faray Fined For Entering Wrong Boarding House

William Faray was fined 15.75 dollars by Recorder Johnson on drunk and disorderly charges after entering the residence of Mrs. C. Wilhelm at 235 West Third Street Thursday afternoon. Neighbors reported a noise downstairs and officers Watson and Gorman from No 11 Engine House responded to the scene.

Mrac W. Wilhelm West Third Street William Faray Recorder Johnson Wilhelm Fardy Watson Gnd Gorman Pepinente Ark Wutala

Georgia Florida whisky plants show size and climate differences

The report quotes Bolden comparing Georgia and Florida distillers. Georgia operates large plants with 200 to 400 gallons per run, while Florida makes seven gallons per run with small setup. Climate and water quality are cited as factors enabling Georgia’s larger production.

Georgia Florida Makera Bolden

Old-Fashioned Dances Feature Entertainment of Railway Trainmen

Old-fashioned dancing including waltz two-step bunny hug and tango highlighted the annual Lodge 302 Ball of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at Red Men's hall on Central Avenue last night. About 100 people joined the floor with many quaint costumes. lodge band provided music and refreshments were served. The event was organized by a committee led by John H. Davis with Wesley Weed L Flowers and C Smith assisting.

Lodge No. 302, Brotherhood of Railway Red Men's Hall Central Evenue Danca Carda John H. Davia Wesley Weed L, W Flowers C Smith

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