Governor Slaton Denies Inquisition for Hall Madness
Governor Slaton refused to order an insanity inquiry into I B Hall, condemned for murder in July 1912. Dr J Baird examined Hall, reporting normal intellect and responsibility, leading Slaton to deny the petition to halt the death sentence on grounds of insanity. He upheld that the law and state institutions require confidence and that no insanity claim arose since the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaton
I B Hall
Tift
Baird
J. B. Baird
Bard
Man Gives Multiple Names in Drunken Disorder Arrest
A man identified as E L Floyd, 22, born at an unknown date, gave varying aliases during a midnight arrest at Edgewood Avenue and Peachtree Street. He listed names Charles White James Harris William Harper and himself as Floyd before being freed on bond after clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles White
James Harris
William Harper
EB. L. Ployd
Zeant
Wloyd
Avenna
Floyd
Edgewood Avenue
Peachtree Street
Ser
Weather Forecast Sparks Warm Rain Expectation in Atlanta
A weather report notes predictions of warmer, rainier conditions for Atlanta with clouds and possible showers statewide. Forecasters acknowledge past misses due to fog and shifting winds, hoping the current forecast of warmth and rain verifies today.
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Weather Bureau
Atlanta
Ralph Odell to Speak to Local Cotton Men
Ralph Odell special representative of the U S bureau of foreign and domestic commerce returns from the Red Sea cotton regions to address the Georgia Cotton Manufacturers association at the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Saturday at noon. He brings samples of the most demanded cotton in foreign markets. An executive committee meeting of the Cotton Manufacturers association will follow at 9 30 A M in the office of President S A Carter of the Gate City Cotton Units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Odell
United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Red
San
Georgia Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Atlanta Chamber of Commer
Cotton Manuffacturers Association
S. A. Carter
Gate City
Diamonds Exchanged At Full Value Under One-Price System
Solitaire diamonds sold by us carry a exchangeable contract allowing trade for a larger diamond at the full price paid. We also credit the mounting’s gold value. Deferred payments preserve cash buyer privileges and the one-price safeguard ensures the new diamond is as cheap as cash. Call or write for booklet Facts About Diamonds.
Governor Slaton Opens New Municipal Court in Atlanta
Governor John B. Slaton spoke at the opening of Atlanta’s new municipal court, declaring it in active operation before a 400-strong bar association audience. First cases were filed within minutes, including suits under and over $100, with marshal writs served and storage moved to the court house. clerks and officers were introduced as part of the new court’s personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Slaton
Municipal Court of
Atlanta
L. Wilsen Company
M. M. George
Gulf Refining Company
W. H. Mathews
Milson & Dpaud
C. B. Thomas
Municipal Court
Ea Smith
Temple Court
Slaton
Atlanta Bar Association
John B. Slaton
John T. Pendleton
Superior Court
Fulton County
T. C. Miller
J. C. Lynes
H. B. Cobb
James Girardeau
H. C. Stevens
D. C. Jones
J. R. McClelland
Hewitt Chambers
O. F. Simpson
G. A. Patterson
G. A. Carter
W.T. Buchanan
O. H. Puckett
Watkins
Bar Association
Thomas
Eugene Thomas
Tribumal
Groves Tasteless Tonic Advert Gets Wide Stampede
An old print ad proclaims Groves Tasteless Tonic as a stimulating blood builder for adults and children. It touts energizing effects, anti fatigue benefits, and claims to drive mosquitoes away, presenting a brisk fitness tonic tone for general health.
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Grovs
Mosaris
Dividends Declared by Atlanta Banks in January Meetings
Atlanta banks and trust companies plan about 275000 in dividends to stockholders within two weeks. Several institutions have already announced payouts with rates ranging from 2 to 6 percent semiannual or quarterly on capital stock totals, as annual meetings set dates in January and discussions decide the distribution to surplus funds. The report lists dividends for Atlanta National Fourth National Third National American National Lowry National Waiton National Trust Company of Georgia Central Bank and Trust Travelers Bank Atlanta Trust Colonial Trust Secur State Bank and Georgia Savings Bank and Trust.
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Atlanta
Unum
Tre
Atlanta National
Fourth National
Semaaannual
Third National
Fanioual
American National
Lowry National
Waiton National
Secur’ State Bank
Colonial Trust Company
Georgia Savings Bank and Trust Company
West End Subscribers Win Lower Telephone Rates
The railroad commission announced that Southern Bell will extend the West End exchange radius from one mile to two miles and equalize rentals. Suburban Capitol View now falls within the two mile zone. New rates go into effect: $4 monthly for straight line and $4 for duplex service, replacing prior two mile rates of $8.64 and $3.54.
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Railroad Commission
Southern Bell Telephone Company
West End
Knoch
Capitol View
T. H. Jackson
Bis
J. Epps Brown
H. H.W. Palmer
Southern Bell Company
Prince Webster
Murphey Candler
Railroad Cormmission
Southern Railroad Commissioners Plan Early Meeting Here
Rate expert Prince Webster of the railroad commission received a notice from Royal C. Dunn of the Florida commission that zone No 4 representatives of the Interstate Commerce Commission will meet at the Piedmont hotel in Atlanta on January 12 to align intrastate express rates with ICC schedules. W A Ryan to attend as special representative. Attendees from Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Kentucky Tennessee Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida and Arkansas expected. Date conflict with Georgia state commission meeting prompts suggestion to move to January 19 or February 2.
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Prince Webster
Railroad Compission
Royal C. Dunn
Florida Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Piedmont Hotel
Atlanta
Interstate Commerce Comminsion
W. A. Ryan
Southern Express Company
Louisiana
Missssaippi
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Arkansas
Georgia State Commission
Hatel
Webster
Dunn
Courthouse Fence Felling Marks New Year in Pryor Street
Rome Georgia on January 1 reports workmen began tearing down the Fulton county courthouse fence after architects consented. The project aims to remove the long-standing barrier between Mayor Woodward and county commissioners, with debris to be cleared by nightfall. Also noted is Postmaster J P Bowie’s unusual day handling letters from Ed ward Fitzsimmons seeking a wife and a Chicago woman’s claim to an estate.
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Rome
Fulton County
Pryor
Hunter Atrest
Woodward
Smith
Bill Posing
Shelby Smith
Postal Savings Bank
J.P. Bowie
Edward Fitzsimmons
Hock Springs
Wyo
Ineany
Tam
Flizsimmons
Roma
Bowie
Ida Hastings
Honeymoon in the Mountains After New Year Wedding
Ales Martin and Miss Azile Center wed New Year afternoon at 2 oclock, officiated by Hen. Bit Fraser. They plan a mountain honeymoon in North Georgia, hiking the Erie Ridge route to Tallulah Falls, then return to 36 Weyman Avenue with Mrs. Mary Cotter as mother of the bride and the groom tied to The Constitution.
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Georgia
Ales
Martin
Miss Azile
Hen
Bit Fraser
Martiage
Tallulah Falls
Erie Ridge
Mary" Cotter
Weyman Avenue
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Hall
John M. Slaton
Crichton- Shumaker
South Pryor and
Hunter Streets
Southern Railroad Commissioners
M. B. Richardson
Forrest
Ivy
Quitman
Brooks County
Brogka County
Jhe Banner Meat County
Tha Banner Peanut
Bandi Track
Quitenan
Criceeon
Wncipal
D. E. Shumaker
Crichton-Shumacher
Eiataraoth
Essig Bros. Co
America
Whitehall Street
Lgegake
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