Bank row over Salt Lake Clearing House and Copper National
Washington hearing reveals Salt Lake City clearing house dispute with National Copper Bank. Armstrong testifies the Copper National refused a rule, causing dissolution and new group formation. Extra costs cited. witnesses dispute restraint of trade. Investigators plan possible suspension for partial report before March 4.
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Washington
Clearing House Association of
Salt Lake City
National Copper Bank
City
Money Trust
House
W Armstrong
Clearing House
Copper National
A A
Armstrong
Wr Armstrong
Untermeyer
Norre
Ward
Lntermeyer
Treasury Department
Walson
New House
William Broom Dies in College Park Home
William F. Brown a resident of College Park Georgia died at his residence Sunday night in his sixty eighth year. Born in middle Tennessee in 1845 he worked in merchandising before moving to College Park around 1900 and later focused on real estate. He leaves a widow a son Alfred C. Broom a lawyer in Atlanta and three daughters Mrs Claude Tow Misses Babie Kate and Gladys Broom. Funeral will be held in College Park.
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William F. Brown
Viars
Collexse Park
Fhiowman
Middle Tennessee
College Park
Alfred C Broom
Atlanta
Claude Tow
Balile Kate
Gladys Broom
Collge Park
Notice by Publication Sufficient for Divorce
Washington Supreme Court upholds divorce jurisdiction when the absent spouse is domiciled with the couple. The decision acknowledged publication can bind an absent party in Virginia case law as applied to Thompson of Washington. The ruling cites Atherton and notes long-standing questions about publication notices in divorce actions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Virginla Courts
Chirlkes N Thompson
Columba Tigun
Virginia
Justice Pitney
Atherton
Kentucky
Ugly Stenographer Sought, Ends With Handsome Replacement
A quirky want ad in Summers Buggy Co papers sought an ugly male stenographer but the hired man proved handsome and popular with ladies. The general manager explains the irony as the son, nicknamed Snookums, lands the job after attending business college. The tale highlights beauty, charm, and a shift to real office duties.
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Summers Buggs Co
Barnesville
Fetle
Summers Buggy Company
Summers Bugg
Cupid
Summers
Summers Bugsy Company
Uly Mile
Riley
Isis
Beau Brummel
Peanut Gallery
Piter
Hiw jJov
Atlanta
Marte
City Marshal Reports 1912 Collections Total 319662
City Marshal James M Fuller reports 1912 collections of 319,662 dollars, up 115,547 from 1911. Delinquent city taxes account for 261,484 dollars, with remaining sums from business licenses, permanent street improvements, paving and sidewalks, sewer, sidewalk repairs, public scales, costs, and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M Fuller
Two Bankers Convicted in Jail Pending Appeal in Athens
Athena Ga January Special J W Griffin and R H McCrary president and cashier of the late Athens Trust and Banking Co sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for bank mismanagement. They will stay in Clarke county jail and county prison awaiting appellate court decision likely not before April or May. The case goes to the higher court on appeal from Judge Brand overruling to set aside sentence and withdraw guilty pleas.
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Athena
J W Griffin
R H. McCrary
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Clarke County
Brand
Convict seeks guard permit to attend funeral
A white prisoner at the state farm for murder asked the prison commission for a guard escort to Barnesville to attend a family funeral. The request was sent to Governor Brown's office, but he was out of the city. The funeral is set for today and officials will contact the governor to gain approval. A separate item notes Waycross issuing bids for a reinforced explosive magazine to store dynamite and related materials, with bids due January 21.
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BF Purdue
State Farm
Prison Commission
Barnesville
Browns
Waycross
Specelal
BH Reyes
Editor Heiskell Named United States Senator for Short Term
Governor Donaghey appointed J. N Heiskell editor of The Arkansas Gazette to fill the late Jeff Davis seat in the Senate for a brief term ending March 4. Heiskell, 40, a Tennessee native and longtime newspaper executive, will return to Little Rock to resume his editorial duties after the legislature elects a senator.
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Little Rock
Ark
George W. Donaghey
J. N Heiskell
The
Arkansas Gazette
United States
Jeff Davis
John Netherland Heiskell
Knoxville
Memphis
Chicago
Louisville
Associated Press
Gazette
Heiskell
Arkansas
More Speed for Autos in Streets of Gotham
New York city aldermen raise the speed limit in thickly settled districts from 8 to 15 miles per hour and urge motorists to use discretion and avoid reckless driving. Penalties are set, and the measure, awaiting Mayor Gaynor's action, would take effect March 1.
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New York
New York City
Board of Aldermen
Gaynor
Southern Railway Florida Trains From Atlanta to Florida
Four premier daily trains run from Atlanta to Florida with daytime and nightly service. A local sleeping car departs Atlanta at 9 30 p m arriving Jacksonville at 7 40 a m. From Monday January 6 through sleeping car will run to Palm Beach leaving Atlanta 11 10 p m daily. For tickets and reservations contact City Ticket Office No 1 Peachtree Street.
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Florida
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Palm Beach
Pork
City
Peachtree St
Weather forecast warns freezing rain and cold wave across region
The local weather bureau predicts rain with temperatures dipping below freezing before nightfall. A cold wave spans the Panhandle, Texas to San Diego, with 28 degrees noted there yesterday. Snow may follow rain, and Atlanta is expected to feel the chill late today. Householders are urged to drain water lines to avoid plumbers’ bills.
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Weather Bureau
Pan Handle
Texas
San Diego
Cal
Old Mexico
Atlanta
Weather notes reveal cold snap and clear skies ahead
The report notes very cold weather in the north with no record breakers. After a recent rain, a cold snap persists for a day or two. Forecasts predict clear skies and a return to normal winter conditions in the region as temperatures fall and stabilize.
George Ade Not Badly Hurt After Fall
George Ade, noted playwright and humorist, slipped on a icy sidewalk in Lafayette Indiana yesterday afternoon and was believed badly injured but was able to leave his home today. Underwood Typewriters for rent at Underwood Office 25 North Broad Street.
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George Ade
Lafayette
Ind
Underwood
North Broad Street
Isolated Peachtree Circle Seeks City Fire Relief
Residents of Peachtree Circle and Fifteenth Street urge council action to repair impassable paving that isolates the circle. Affected homes face detours up to half a mile and risk during fires, with property owners offering to cover two thirds of costs estimated at 21 000 to 24 000 for street rebuilding.
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Peachtree Circle
Fifteenth Street
Ansley Park
Peachtree
Fifteenth
Prado
Peach Tree Circle
Houser Jewels Recovered After Police Action
Police recover a large portion of jewelry stolen from Wren Houser on Washington Street. Suspect Adolphus Dixon is held for Atlanta detectives amid doubts about his identity. Jacksonville chief reports $1400 plus recovered with prospects for remaining loot. Rosser heads to the prisoner's location.
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Jett
Wren
Washington Street
Adolphus Dixon
Jacksoniire
Atlanta
Dixon
Jacksonville
Basa Rosser
Whisky Order Leads to Florida Arrest in Larceny Case
Lawrenceville Georgia January report notes J J B Holcomb was arrested by Deputy Sheriff J W Boss on Sheriff M H Wyatt of Bradenton Florida's instruction. Holcomb, a Gwinnett County man, sought in a $350 diamond ring larceny, had traveled to Florida weeks earlier to pack oranges and ordered liquor shipped to Gloster Georgia, aiding his capture while attending a neighbor's funeral. Florida sheriff expected to arrive Tuesday to arrange return.
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Lawrenceville
Holcomb
J W Boss
M .H. Wyatt
Bradentown
Fila
Gwinnett County
Florida
Jacksonville
Gloster
Neill Renominated Commissioner of Labor in Washington
President Taft renominated Charles P. Neill to be commissioner of labor on January 6. The note hints at political sting following an earlier defeat and victory in the capital.
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Neill
Washington
Taft
Charles P. Neill
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Broom
Maier & Berkele, Inc
Whitehall St
Atlanta, Ga
Marshal
Senate
Gov. Donaghey
Senator Davis
Gotham
Trust Company of Georgia
J H Nunnally
J Carroll Payne
Ernest Woodruff
Travelers Bank and Trust Co
Peachtree and Walton
Marietta Sefredt
American National Bank
Alabama and Broad Streets
MR. Cerson Eiseman
Baltimore
Eiseman Bros., Inc
Whitehall Street
Rountree Trunk & Bag Co
W. Z. Turner
Mgr
Sas
Drea
Central Bank & Trust Corporation
ASA G. Candler
Pres
Candler
Corner
Mitchell and
Forsyth Sts
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