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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1913

Page

5

List of Homicides in Atlanta Show Rising Violence

A 1912 Atlanta crime roundup lists numerous homicides with suspects arrested, exonerations, or ongoing cases. Entries include Ida Slade found throat cut, Pearl Williams, Lon Johnson, and Mary Kate Sledge, with several suspects bound over or awaiting trial and others still at large. The compilation notes statewide increases in killings and gun violence.

Georgia Allente Atlanta Ida Slade Ferguson Marietta Road Louisville Nashville Lucky Elliott W. L. Bankston Mise Kate Moncrifef Fraser Street Pearl Williams Cheatnut Wet Fair Streets Lon Johnson Charles Mullins Decatur Street Leela Wilder State Street John Humbert Brooky Howell Cannon Hotel Mary Kate Sledge Jim Anderson Walton Street Richard Harper Kell Potta Mechanic Street Potts Marietta Logan Mary South Atlanta Avenue Svraser Street Kate Hughes Clay Rober I. Clay Lee Street Clay J. K. Arter West Hunter Street Jack Shepard Shepard Fletcher Jones

Druggist Endorses Kilmer Swamp Root Remedy in Family

A druggist testifies to the curative value of Kilmer's Swamp Root from his own family and recommends readers request a sample bottle. The letter, notarized May 6 1912, promotes the remedy and mentions a booklet on kidneys and bladder, urging readers to mention The Atlanta Daily Constitution.

Dr. Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Atlanta Daily Constitution

Stabbed and shot deaths spark deadly year notes

A ledger of violence lists numerous killings and stabbings from June to December in Atlanta streets and homes. Names include Jim Berry, Will Mitchell, Demp A. Smith, Maude Fowler Story, Corinne Morris, Addie Williams, Robert L. Stevens, Charlie Connors, Foreco Dodson, Oscar Hewberry, Amma Cantrell, Henry Gibson, John xium, and many others. Cases show arrests, self defense pleas, and pending trials across Decatur Courtland and nearby avenues.

Jim Berry Berry Daniel Will Mitchell Mitchell Demp A. Smith Decatur Hijliard Street Maude Fowler Story B. H. Story East Hunter Street Story Corrinne Morris Addie Williama William Robert L. Stevens Frank McDonald Auburn Avenue Pryor Street McDonald Charlie Connors Butler Street Fforaco Dodson Pratt Oscar Hewberry Recorder's Court J. T. Lassiter Lassiter John Hardwick Jackson Street Frank Tedder Victoria Tedder Pittman's Alley Tedder Banks John Xium Walter Ratteree Atlanta Ratteree Gertrude Hill Julius Hill Houston and Hill Streets Allen McLendon Will Bender Martin and Crumley Street Bender McEorge Warner Walter McWillams Piedmont Avenue Currier Street Warner Serre Dee Ce Namose Belding J. W. Camp Ntial Avenue Dillard Wright Courtland Oliver Yancey George Smith Jim Thomas Artis Luke McDaniel Peters Streets Milton Willams Williams Will Seals T. F. Gilstrap West Ashby Street A. B. & A. Railroad Gilstrap Kid McCrary Clarence Casey Clarence Jones Ponliceman Slow Wiley Annie Brown Jerry Brown Brown Lon Ross Thomas Key Key Roy B. Clark J. A. Copeland Whitehall Street William Franklin Deratur Street RL. Sloan Frank Risley Broyles Henry Grigs Piedrmont Avenue Sing Kee Houston Street Walter Tut Smith Woodward Avenue Mary Pope Bertha Lark Lark Hen Daniels M. C. Folds Folds Mollie Rauzin Hunter Street Charlie Grest Fila Little Slayer Bob Henderson Col Cored John Henry Perkins Crew Street Perkina Bradford Garner Colered Dixie" Pearson Hunnicutt Street Pearson Recorder

Merchants Cheer As Parcel Post Opens In Atlanta

Atlanta merchants forecast a major boost in mail order trade with the parcel post starting today. Leaders from J. M. High, Davison Paxon Stokes, Daniel Bros., Jacobs Pharmacy, Keely Co., M. Rich, J. Alien, Parks Chambers Hardwick, Cloud Stanford and others predict lower rates, expanded territory, and a surge in orders from surrounding towns, expecting Atlanta to capture a larger share of the national mail order market.

Atlanta Parcels Post W. Henry Britttan J. M. High Company Parcel Post Express Parrels Post Beaumont Davison Davison- Paxon-Stokes Company Merchants’ Association Atlanta Spirit J. Daniel Daniel Bros. Company Charles A. Smith Jacobs’ Pharmacy Atelanta Parcela Post Uncle Sam Robert E. O'Donnelly Keely Company Tuden W. York M. Rich Bros. & Co James P. Alien J. # Alien & Co Lloyd B. Parks Parks-Chambers-Hardwick Company J. Calvin Stanford Cloud- Stanford Company BR. DuBose Uchamberlin- Johnson-DuHose Company TB. J. Elseman Blaeman Bros William W. Orr George Mu Clothing Company

First U S Parcels Post Begins With Hitchcock Ceremony

Postmaster General Hitchcock unveils the new parcels post with the first package as officials look on. The move will shift local deliveries from private express services and may expand the postal force and equipment needed for the coming fiscal year.

Post Office Department Pthis Hitchcock Robinson Regetry Granville Haunt Washington Post Office Department James J. Britt Hag

Southern Plans Better Service for Chicago and Florida Limited

The Southern Railway announces improvements to trains 13 and 14 the Chicago and Florida Limited effective January 5. After January 6 these trains will run with a combined baggage car and coach first class car and Pullman sleeping car daily between Chicago and Jacksonville, with the Pullman car to Palm Beach and a three times weekly Pullman compartment car between Chicago and Jacksonville starting January 7. No schedule changes to the Chicago and Florida Limited and all cars will be electrically lighted and top quality.

The Southern Railway Chicago and Florida Cincinnati Jacksonville Chicago Palm Beach Florida Fast Coast Railway Chicago and Plor- Jada Limited

Griffin Cl erk and Treasurer Dies by His Own Hand

Griffin Georgia scene as city records vanish and Thomas Nall dies by suicide after a long career as city clerk and treasurer. Auditors from Atlanta probe missing thirteen years of tax books while a new financial system is put in place. A farewell note cites fear of being examined and fatigue. Witnesses say mental strain and a prior stroke contributed to the tragedy.

Griffin Thomas Nall Nall Atlanta City Council Hill Street J. Henry Smith Tom" Nall Spalding County Nah Finance Committee J . Bill Holloway City ‘Hall City Hall

Unclear Source Snippet on Philips Shooting

Fragmentary report notes uncertainty about the origin of the set that injured Mr. Philips and states the shooting will likely remain unexplained. No location details are provided and the exact circumstances are not established.

Mr. Philips

Georgia Railroad line rushes toward Snapping Shoals

The Georgia Railroad and Electric Company plans extend a line from Stane Mountain to Snapping Shoals with a segment toward Conversind. Interested parties may contact Z. B. Spencer at the Constitution for details.

Snapping Shoals Georgia Railroad and Electric Company Stane Mountain Burgaine Conversind Snapping Shoals Z. B. Spencer Care Constitution

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