Governor Slaton seeks venue change in mob threat case
Governor Slaton requests a Judge to change venue for the murder case of Mrs Seth Irby in Jefferson County. Sheriff Smith warns 200 troops needed to prevent lynching as mobs move from surrounding counties. Judge Rawlins to convene special term and may transfer trial to Fulton County under 1911 statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Seth Irby
Ben Rawlins
Jefferson Superior Court
Avernor
Smith
William
George Hart
Robert Paschal
Lotisville
Vreally
Venus
Atlanta
Rawlins
Fulton County
Jefferson ‘Oanty
Decrease in Weddings Births and Deaths in 1913 New York
New York reports lower health figures for 1913 with births down to 135134 from 133 in 1912 and marriages falling to 51257. Deaths reach a new low record for four consecutive years, though the text notes reduced mortality among various age groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ealth
E. 3
Lederle
Commissioner Health
Ehilraiky
Macon Society Tangoes On Stage Between the Acts
Bacon December 21 Macon society members danced the tango between acts at the Grand after a Monday ball given by Mrs Emory Winship of San Francisco. More than twenty people left the boxes to dance as the orchestra played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Emory Winship
San Francisco
Macon
Year 1948 Ends With Far Reaching Government Reforms
The December 31 retrospective highlights major shifts in U S government and economy in 1948. A Democratic administration and Congress opened a new era with amendments for income tax and direct senatorial elections. The federal reserve reorganized the banking system, a reformed tariff law took effect, parcel post rates adjusted, and interstate rail rate actions touted public savings. Panama Canal progress, Philippine self rule steps, and a cross‑business stance on Sherman anti trust enforcement marked a broad transformation in government relations with big corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Grover Cleveland
White House
United States
Europe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Eastern Railway
Commission
Panama Canal
Islands
Wison
Philippine Commission
American Telephone and Telograph Company
Western Union
Wilson
Supreme Court
Atlanta Sees 1913 Homicide Surge Amid Mary Phagan Case
In 1913 Atlanta recorded forty seven homicides, led by the Mary Phagan murder and Jerry Appelbaum slaying, with thirty eight victims black and nine white. Police say arrests totaled twenty nine though records are incomplete, while holiday crime dropped versus 1912. Police credit strict gun control and a roundup of criminals. the era’s most noted cases spurred court action and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
Jerry Appelbaum
British Empire
Healy Bullaing
Charle Collins
Colling
Broyles
I 11
National Pencil
Supreme Court
Lfe
Leo M. Frank
Yoang
Frank
Southland
Appelbaum
Burglars Attacked Young Lady In 158 Bucilé Ave
Miss Mary Dor ser, 20, was assaulted by two men at her home on Bucilé Avenue yesterday afternoon. They choked her, searched the house, and fled after a gunshot. A pearl lavalliere was stolen from the bedroom. police found muddy footprints by the back door and are pursuing the two suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucilé Avenue
Mary Dorser
Jim
Taluting
Lucile
McDaniel
Milam
Watt
Migsbozier
Jeading Iaron
Miss Dowler
Thetr Voleek
Josilives
His Wedding March Sounded 700 Miles For Augusta Girl
New York reports an unusual wedding scene as Miss Mary Virginia Saxon wed John D. Hashagen in Augusta, Georgia. Music was played in New York by Dr. William G. Carl via remote organ performance while a sister and friend attended. The wedding music linked two cities as part of a New Year ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Virginia Saxon
John D. Hashagen
Augusta
William G. Carl
First Prbyterian
Fifth Avenue
Saxon
Carl
Nis
Reault
Holiday Business Heaviest In the History of Atlanta
Atlanta merchants report the 1913 holiday season far surpassing 1912 by about 500000 in late December crowds. Department stores faced bustling shelves as inventory was refreshed and buyers bought higher quality goods amid general Georgia prosperity. Executives from Davison Paxon Stokes and Muse noted record trade, with optimism for a larger 1914, citing new banks and regional financial growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Leity
Whitehall
Constitution
Georgia
Beaumont Deavison
Davison-Paxon-Stokes S
Brittam
United States
George Muse
Sares
Wiliam W. Or
Johnson
Chamber Johnson-DuBoese Company
Ite
AEE Tte
Richie Bros. ‘Company
Wag
Rich
Pagg
Man Accuses Sawyer Of Elopement With His Wife At Piedmont
George Sawyer, Boston businessman, was brought to police after Palbot accused him of eloping with Palbot’s wife, Mrs Palbot, at the Piedmont hotel. Palbot followed them from theater to New Year banquet. Mrs Palbot fled when approached. Police traced clothing and letters in Sawyer’s room. Mrs Palbot fled hotel in evening dress. two motorcycle men were sent to Peachtree street apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
George 4
Sawsyer
Boston
A. L. Palbot
Seaboard Avenue
Palbot
Sawyer
Atlanta
Jet
Georgia
Tennessee
Palbat
Heaton
Palve
2 Bey
Trapped Federals Fight Rebel Fire at Presidio
Reports describe Mexican federal troops at Ojimca entrenched in the village as 6,000 rebels under General Ortega surround and attack with artillery and shelling. Federal officers including General Mercelle Charavec are reported killed or wounded. many federals fear desertion or surrender as reinforcements and medical aid are prepared for border civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidio
Texas
Ojimca
Mexico
Ortega
Huerta
Mercelle Charavec
A. Renke Am
United States
Mans
Swere
Mora
Red Cross
Paso
Quinaga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Slaton
Louisville
Macon “Society
Ae Ougy
Dakota Hotel
Callie Scott Appelbaum
Roy Spear
East Cains
Fort Streets
Sprear
Hebo Charlie
Johnson Street
Arthur Glover
Harvey Mozeley
Decatur Street
Mozeley
Lagene Tuff
Lagene Macus
Will ‘Danjielg
Traqnham’s
Danielal
Addie"Morrison
Jim Harrison
H. D. Newsom
Alabama Street
Jerry A. Appelbaum
Bey
Mary Dozier
Chase
Ojinaga
Newspapre Hechive
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!