Rights of Clerks to Marry Denied by Lawyers
Atlanta lawyers clash over whether clerks and deputies of the new municipal court may perform marriage ceremonies. Walter McElreath and Edgar Watkins say clerks lack authority, Captain Miller asserts clerks can marry, Colonel Lynes performed a ceremony, and the dispute hinges on the meaning of ministerial duties. The controversy draws legal opinion and student debate on the court’s powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McElreath
Bar Association
Edgar Watkins
Atventa Har Association
T H Maller
May Court
Justices of the Peace
Colton Lynes
Colonel Lynes
Captain Miller
Bose
Peacans
Égar Watkins
The
Miller
Miler
Forged Checks Case Ties Hartmann to Family Needs
Hartmann, a German-born former Chicago worker driven by a desire to support his wife and baby, was bound over in Atlanta after forging several checks more than a year ago. He fled to New Orleans, took a newspaper job, was arrested when his name appeared, and a purse raised by New Orleans detectives helped his wife and child on the journey home. A group of college girls handed Hartmann $13 for the family as he traveled back toward Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ais Gli
Firleh Harmann
Atlanta
New Orleans
Hartmanns
Orleana
Inew Orleans
Hartmann
Germany
Greeks in Atlanta Observe Christmas Day Solemnly
The Greek community of Atlanta honors Christmas with a morning church service at Central Avenue and Garnett Street led by Rev Dimitrius Perlides. Greeks keep the day as a sacred religious holiday, avoiding fireworks, while New Year’s Day brings festive gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Pope Gregory
Christ
Atlanta
Central Avenue
Garnett Street
Demetrius Perlides
Saul
Old County
Negroes Urged to Prepare for War in Washington Speech
In Washington on Charles Sumner birthday a preacher Rev I N Rass urged African Americans to halt purchases of music instruments and send children to dancing schools, proposing defense by guns and military training to gain social and political rights. Oswald Garrison Willard spoke against the plan while Justice Stafford and Patent Commissioner Thomas Owing were among other speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
I N Rass
Charles Sumner
Ross
Oswald Garrison Willard
New York
Fom
Willard
Democratic Party
Truth
Nexra
Federal Executive
Civil Service Commission
Stafford
District Supreme Court
Patents
Thomas Owing
Arrest of Czolgosz for McKinley Shooting Reported
Kansas January report notes John Mc Cauley arrested Leon Czolgosz after President McKinley was shot in Buffalo. Mc Cauley, a police sergeant, headed eleven patrolmen assigned to assist Secret Service protect the president. He previously served with the Kansas City police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
John McCauley
Leon & Czolgosz
We Kinley
Buffalo
McCauley
Secret Service
Kansas City
Atlanta to spend 50000 on Spring Street boulevard plan
Atlanta finance panel for 1914 will ask for 50000 to improve Spring street from center city to Brookwood. Property owners along Spring and Carnegie Way pledge land to create a straight funnel outlet to Peachtree road. county commissioners also promise regrading and widening starting January 15. The project aims to link south and north city, ease Peachtree congestion, and boost area values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Spring Street
Brookwood
Carnegie Way
Rhodey Estates
Father and Son
Peachtree Road
Brookwood County
Willivesid A.W Barlinger
Haiies Estates
Epring Street
Eaiwth
Sprling Street
Peachtree
West Tench Tree
Peach Tree
Lome
Citzens
Fourteenth Street
Board of Education
Spring
Fourtenth Street
Freakwood
Elts
Ansley Park
Marietta
35000 Rail Workers to Strike in South Africa
Johannesburg January 6. Thirty five thousand South African state railway employees will go out on strike Wednesday at midnight to protest dismissals under the retrenchment policy. Attempts at settlement have failed as the government refuses reinstatement, with coal miners still on strike. the situation is grave. Washington January 6. A 25 cent contribution to the conscience fund arrived from an Oregon man who said he once used a 2 cent stamp that had been used before, earning him a debt with compound interest.
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Johannesburg
Watal
Washington
Conscience Fund
Treasury Department
Man
Oregon
Howards demands inquiry into Atlanta prison guard firings
Representative William Schrey of Georgia calls for a Civil Service Commission probe into the December discharge of seven Atlanta penitentiary guards. He cites due process concerns, charges of inciting mutiny, and demands access to the formal charges and hearings. Attorney General McReynolds says an investigation will proceed.
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John Corrigan
Washington
Willian Schrey Howard
Georgia
Department of Justical
United States
Atlanta
Civil Service Commission
Howard
Civil Service
Department of Justice
Ortehe
Moe Meads
OR_Cobb
McGiure Oliver
Giomes CW Rosson
BOE Lyins
B A Dunn
Samuel T Griham
Favernment
Tes Tre
Alv
Civ
Julian Hawthorne
New York Sun
Ife Yard
McReynolds
Groom of Valdosta Saved From Death by Action of Mother-in-Law
Harry Myers a young man from St Louis, in Valdosta for weeks, attempted suicide by swallowing muriatic acid. His mother-in-law summoned physicians promptly, saving his life. He had married recently and had prior troubles, including a jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Harry Myers
St Louis
Myers
Prisoner Reveals Black Fagin Gang in Confession
A prisoner tells police at headquarters of an organized gang led by a black Fagin. He describes robberies, the handbag theft wave, and names of accomplices. Detectives locate a den near the mouldang street viaduct with bed clothing and improvised living quarters. The gang split up after the arrest of their youngest member. Continued on Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police
Chiet L. L. Jett
Robert Gresham
Wes Ipers
Willer
Tau
Crew Streets
Jung
Ernu Rhe Graham
Mouldang Street
Leafer
Wallabley
Bankers of Macon Endorse Atlanta for Regional Bank
In a 1914 Macon meeting the Macon Clearing House Association unanimously endorsed Atlanta as the site for a regional bank for Georgia and the Southeast. Macon bankers vowed cooperation, with leaders citing Atlanta’s central location and regional appeal, while Savannah and Atlanta representatives discussed support and upcoming hearings in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Mace
Messra
Robert F Waddua
Ottley
Orr
Atiiata
Naturly
Maconins
New York
America
Atlante
Allants
Mi Grz
Macon
Aida Itianta
Macon Cleang Floure Sen Ocia
Aor
Marcon
Georgia
United States
Atlanti
Vndorsas
Innia
Hearts Cooperation
Georgi
Vanta
Waren Clearing House Association
Bigner
Id Cobb
Tit Phillifr
Funeral plans reveal the late Porto Rico justice
James Starvey McLeary a justice of the supreme court of Porto Rico who died yesterday arranged his own funeral realizing death was inevitable. The service features hymns and poems with Masonic and military honors planned at Arlington National Cemetery following services at the Arlington Unitarian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtor
James Starvey McLeary
Supreme Court of
Porto Rico
We Leary
Im Arabia
Arnold
Bryant
God
Theo
Ail iSouls Unitarian Church
Burlai
Arlington National Cemetery
Foreign Powers Reach Agreement On Mexico Interests
Washington reports frequent conferences among ambassadors and ministers seeking a tacit understanding to protect foreign financial interests in Mexico. The United States signals it will act to guard lives and property, while avoiding direct political entanglement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
Anercia
State Department
Ths TV
Hun
United States
Ut Fima
Rebels wait for Villa in northern Mexico clash
Fragmented rebel columns led by Felix Villa and other leaders press toward Juarez as federal diversions hold. Intense fighting along the Ojinaga line weakens northern defenses while rebels concentrate near Chihuahua and Ospinaa with reports of supply shortages and reinforcements expected.
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Lynes
Morris Mucks
Lueida
Macks
Elrich Hartmann
Broyles
Czolgosz
M’kinley
Yoru
Saconag Safar
WIL
Brookwoor
Moyer
Owanis
Bankers OF
Clearing House Association
Gate City
Puasa
Laluely
Wexoxeim
Juaneisco
Willy
Ospinaa
Gener Uerrera
Hihuahua
Teper
Ojinaga
Willae
Generis
Mexico City
Federal
Azms
Las
Idtel
Hutry Ing
Chihuahua
Tiblelang
Genral Castro
Bankers OF Europe
Mexic Syndicate
London
Negotisnans
Incher Pathe
Touleville
Memphis
Ou Mobile
Montgomery
New
Oxlaham
Palestine
Phoeni
Pittsburs Tons
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Tampa
Teleda
Washington Mear
von Beremann
Diracten
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