Baptism of condemned man Burge planned at church
George Burge sentenced to die for his wife’s murder is to be immersed in immersion baptism at Western Heights Baptist church after being escorted from the Tower by six deputies and with governor approval. Officials warn of possible delays and emphasize safety concerns. The church is at 677 Chestnut Street on the River line.
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George Burge
Western Heights Baptist Church
A. C. Schuler
Burge
Fultont County
Brown
C. Wheeler Mangum
Jaller Golden
Sheriff Mangum
Sheri Mangum
Sherif Mangum
Chestnut Street
River Car Line
The Wingo Agency Makes a Move to New Offices
The J. A Wingo Co advertising writers and publicity experts announce growth and have leased suites 619 620 621 in the Atlanta National Bank building to better serve clients. The company was formerly at 738 Century building.
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J. A Wingo Co
Atlanta National Bank
Century Building
GIRL IS STILL MISSIN IN LOUISVILLE
In Louisville on January 5 Frank Fehr and Captain Cagney report no new developments in Alma Kellner disappearance. They say they have not heard back from the writer of a letter about Alma and believe the mystery remains far from solved, with no solid leads beyond crank activity.
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Louisvit
Alma Kellner
Frank, Fehr
Cagney
Big Four Increases Dividend Cuts Previous Payout
The Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway Company known as the Big Four declares a new 2 percent semiannual dividend on common stock. The prior dividend was 1 percent, with the last payment due by March 1998. Underwood Typewriter rentals listed at 119 Peachtree Street appear in the same column.
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New York
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and
Sheffield Plate Reproductions Draw Dining Silver Buyers
Sheffield Plate reproductions are popular with silver enthusiasts for tableware. A large variety is on display and making heavy sales as wedding gifts.
Mrs Morse Visits Husband Again at Federal Prison
Mrs Charles W Morse wife of the convicted banker visited her husband for a second time, a special warden sanctioned visit. She planned daily meetings during a brief stay, and said a petition to the president would be started as she fights the case in court.
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Charles W. Morse
Mr. Morse
New York
Mrs. Morse
Piedmont
Morse
Mr. More
Pragg
Syed
Sod
Mrs Fiske Sets Matinee in Salvation Nell Atlanta
The Indies of Atlanta will see Minnie Maddern Fiske in Salvation Nell at a Saturday matinee next week. An unexpected rearrangement moved the matinee from the night show, costing a performance and causing no Hatchday night performance. Advance man R L Giffen coordinated with Henry DeGive to confirm the switch due to strong local interest in the play.
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Atlanta
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Henry DeGive
New Orleand
R. L. Giffen
Advanca
Thin Company
Mr. DeGive
Femi
County Board Stands for New Courthouse Plan
The county commissioners debated the courthouse project noting patching the old building is useless and a complete new structure should be built with fireproofing and open records access. The matter was referred to committees to study and report next meeting while a minor repair adds an extension phone line in the sheriff's office for the bookkeeper.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sheriff'a
Georgia Juvenile State in open clash at reform farm
Reports from near Athens describe a violent dispute among the governor, superintendent and general secretary of Georgia s Juvenile State, leading to rock throwing and gunfire. Superintendent Rogers alleges Jackson and Gentle attacked, Rogers fired but missed, Gentle overpowered him. Jackson claims Rogers fired at Gentle twice. An assault with intent to murder warrant is sworn against Rogers. further developments expected as legal talks continue.
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Athens
Georgia
Latters
Hardman
James M. Rogers
Crawford Jackson
Juvenile Protective Association
John B. Gentle
Jackson
Atlanta
Gentle
Rogers
L Otter
Mr. Rogers
Stanford Jackson
Roger
Ames
Tha
Rev. Jackson
Turman Elected Chairman of Fulton County Board
At the Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting the board elected S. B. Turman as chairman. Turman, a longtime education board member and business figure, has led the Atsata Lithographings Company and aided major Atlanta projects. He previously served as vice chairman and held multiple committee roles. The county officers for the year were confirmed, with salaries approved.
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Board of County Commission
Fulton County
Yeaterday
S. B. Turman
Board of Education
Thme
Itr
Turman
Atsata Lithographings’ Company
Hoe
Atlanta
Aap
Lakewood
Young Men's Christian Association
Chamber of Commerce
Guaranting and Sanitation
Snelling
J. Donaldson
T. A. E. Means
J. Fannin
Sims‘house
Marriutt
Andy Howard
Board of County Commissioners
Tael
Real estate dealer Turman elected chairman for ensuing year
Turman, a known real estate dealer born in Columbus, Ga, was elected chairman of free homes for the ensuing year. He was nominated by Judge Palmer, with Forrest Adair as view chairman, and both selections were unanimous. Turman has been in Atlanta since 1880s and served as district road commissioner for four years.
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Free Hones
Turman
Palmer
Forrest Adair
Columbus
Atlanta
Local Hotel Men Elect New Officers
The annus meeting and banquet of the Atlanta Hotel Men's Association was held at the Piedmont hotel last night. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President James T. Williams of Durand's, Vice President H. M. Dutton of the Piedmont, Secretary and Treasurer Fred H. Houser of Reagan Lee Jorgam, attorney. Executive committee: Wallace Boyd of Boyd's, H. G. Lalvalore of the Scavills, and Bune Bokotzer of the Terminal.
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Hott Men's Association of
Atlanta
Piedmont
James T. Williams
Durand’s
H. M. Dutton
The
Fred H. Houser
Reagon
Lee “Jorgam
Wallace Boyd
Boyd's
HH. G. Lalvalore
Scavills
Bune Bokotzer
BOKD CAMPAIGN NOW UNDER WAY
A bond campaign plan unfolds at City Hall as an executive committee forms to push the $3,000,000 bonds for the February 16 election. Voter registration nears 4,000 with up to 9,500 expected. organizers push active outreach, literature, and a campaign fund to persuade undecided voters.
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Genera
Mayora
Federation of Trades
Sever
Campaicn
Walter G. Cooper
Chamber of Commerce
Eitizens
Unis
Injunction Case Up Again Today In Atlanta
The hearing of the injunction filed by South Atlanta residents to restrain Atlanta from taking land in that section began before Judge Blits yesterday. The session filled the day and, unfinished at adjournment, was continued today. Both sides argued legality citing portions of the state code. The crowded courtroom, with about seventy five South Atlanta residents watching intently, underscored the high interest in the case.
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South Atlanta
Atlanta
Blits
Jclure
Folly
Todey
Bartow County Farms Sold in Cartersville
In Bartow County Georgia the Plantation estate of the late J R M Burge near Cartersville sold for 14000 cash. The 260 acre farm sits in the seventeenth district beside the Etowah river with six acres in the river bed and a per acre value around 70 dollars. Purchaser was N B M Adams. The concurrent sale of the P Hawkins farm in Calville district covered 320 acres and fetched 8625, purchased by C R Richards.
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Bartow County
Cartersville
J. R. M. Burge
Etowah
N. BM. Adams
Anoither
Calville
P. Hawkins
C. 3
Richarda
Hats of Uncommon Smartness in Fur Millinery
The fur hat discussion highlights emphatic millinery with collars muffs and matching turbans. Describes varied tastes and styles, noting ergodic fashion sense and the enduring appeal of ermine fur in hats and accessories.
German scholar to entertain Atlanta Turners in Valdosta meet
The Atlanta Turners plan bi weekly winter entertainments for members and families. On Thursday Dr. Friedrich Michel, famed German scholar, will recite German poetry in the Turner auditorium, likely drawing Atlanta’s German community. The Georgia Hotel Men’s Association state convention will be held in Valdosta January 12 13 with Atlanta members traveling January 11.
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Friedrich Michel
Turners
Valdosta
Atlanta Turners
America
Turner Auditorium
Michel
Germany
South
Atlanta
The
Georgia Hotel Men's Association
Barnesville
Macon
Cordele
Titton
Valdes Hotel
Ed Ferrel
Little Tim Died Poor in New York Estate Tale
Late "Little Tray" Sullivan, a Tammany Hall aldermanic leader, left almost nothing. Only $2,000 remains in bank deposits to be used for the widow and son.
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New York
Little Tray" Sullivan
Tammany
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