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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
11
Governor John M Slaton on Wednesday offered a $300 reward for the capture and conviction of the unknown party or parties who murdered Bradford Houser at Fort Valley Georgia on the night of November 6. Bradford Houser was the son of Emmett Houser a prominent political figure in the state.
The 1915 police committee in Atlanta, led by Chairman Edwin F Johnson and Mayor Woodward, voted to renew permits for nine locker clubs while denying one for the Sixth Ward club. The committee plans strict regulation of public places serving intoxicants and will remove pool tables from saloons as recommended by the mayor.
Miss Dora Stevens aged 14 daughter of J M Stevens of 520 South Moreland Avenue and Marvin Mc Dowell of Inman Park wed in a runaway marriage on a Wednesday. Mrs McDowell sister of Mrs Von Moore of 70 Pearl Street, the couple’s guardian family objected to the match due to her age. The union had been discussed in the household for months.
Judge Ben Hill told the new grand jury that while it must pursue laws on gambling prohibition and pistol carrying, he has not advised pursuing investigations into the city's locker club system during its administration. The jury convened Wednesday morning and began its routine duties.
Fragment describes judges charge urging jury to take up numerous jail related matters quickly. It notes bona fide flail clubs may furnish liquor to members and emphasizes prompt handling of jail cases in the proceedings.
G G Wells, 60% grown tires of life, fires twice at his head in a back room at H E Butler’s shop on Marietta street. Bullets miss the target and hit furniture as Wells is restrained by Butler and others before police take him away. He admits drug habit and awaits anti dope treatment in jail.
The Gate City Free kindergarten association plans a benefit recital at Atlanta University tonight to raise funds for five colored kindergarten schools. Led by Miss Gertrude Ware, the project faces funding challenges from city conditions while Miss Angel Edwards of the university along with faculty and the University Glee Club will perform. The public is invited to attend Friday evening in January.
In a lively session at the rustle hall Adolph Brandt No 3 Knights of Pythias installed officers-elect for 1915 led by Deputy Grand Chancellor James Kempton. The ceremony included a smoker where annual reports for 1911 were read showing prosperity and optimism.
A S Colyar, noted lawyer and adventurer, is reportedly held in this city on a request from Oklahoma City officials. He is said to face a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Colyar is linked to the Frank case and its sensational dictagraph episode involving prominent Atlanta figures.
The state board of education will convene Saturday at 1 o clock in the statehouse offices. Auditor Stepheny will present his report and other routine matters will be discussed.
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