Woman Wife of Juror Faces Insanity Ruling in Court
In an ordinary's court session two defendants were declared insane. J L Speer, about forty, held in the Tower, will remain for transfer to Milledgeville asylum after being adjudged of unsound mind for alleged bicycle theft. Mrs T J Penn, wife of juror T Jefferson Penn linked to the Mattie Adams case, was also found insane and will await state asylum. she faced larceny charges for shoplifting in December.
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J. L. Speer
Speer
F. G Byrd
Calhoun
Criminal
Charre Speer
Mil Jedgeville
Wilkinson
T. J. Penn
Penn
T. Jefferson Penn
Mattie Adams
Wiliam A Bradley
Dave Looney
Looney
Martha Gibbons Fined For Swinging In Crooked Alley
Martha Gibbons defended her actions as a harmless swing in a dark town alley blocked passage for passers by. The recorder cited it as a legal violation and fined her 375 dollars while suggesting swinging in parks as a cheaper alternative.
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Martha
Martha Gibbons
Jedge
Tedge Briles
Sooty Alley Courtroom Dialogs From The Dark Dip
In a rough edged court scene Bob Dawson and Joe Dormann face fines after police note fatal flaws in their myths of whiskey and tree felling. Recorder Briles mocks their tales as a January street drama in Devil’s Dip with references to liquor, cold weather, and spare cash.
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Devil's Dip
Joe Dormann
Joe
Broyles
Jon
Bolger Boy May Be Found Near Corinth
Georgia man John Miller reports a youth matching Walter F. Bolger’s description stayed at his home last Saturday night. The traveler, who gave the name Hensley and claimed Spartanburg NC roots, was en route to Natchez MS and claimed to have ridden from Newnan by train. Miller cites restlessness and sleep trouble and says he will notify Paul A. Bolger in New York City.
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Georgia
Corinth
John ¥. Miller
Walter F. Bolger
Yonkers
Bolger
Constitution
Miller
Bolgers
Hensley
Spartanburg
Natchez
Miss
Newnan
Opelika, Ala
Miver
Paul A Bolger
Park Avenue
New York City
Monnish Seeks Building Permit Against City Inspector
Dr. W A Monnish again seeks a court mandamus to force City Building Inspector Frank A Pittman to issue a permit for a house at Peachtree and Far Test avenues. Judge Lumpkin set a hearing for January 18 at 9 am. the case follows a July ordinance aimed to block sanitarium or boarding house permits without council approval. Captain James F O Neill argues the inspector still has authority to grant a permit despite the ordinance.
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Monnish
W. A. Monnish
Peachtree
Far- Test Avenue
James F. O'Neill
Lumpkin
Chambers
Frank A. Pittman
Pittman
Dr. Monnish
Peachtree Street
Council
O'Neill
Ones
General Council
Defendan's
Sensational police reports debunked by overhyped claims
Atlanta police stave off wild rumors as three to four days yield a string of sensational calls. Incidents range from a supposed riot with a killed man to burglaries, a dead cabman, and alleged starved families, but most tales prove untrue as officers chase down real distress and dismiss imaginary dangers.
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Atlanta
Fraser Street
Grape-Nuts Promotes Brain Health for Hard Work
Advert says brain workers burn tiny particles daily and must replenish with proper food. Grape-Nuts, rich in albumen and phosphate of potash, builds back strength and health when eaten with cream, as massed grains convert to sugar. Produced by Boston Cereal Co Limited at Battle Creek Michigan.
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Bostum Cereal Co. Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Atkinson Says Mayor Responsible for Settlement Failure
Atkinson, returning from Birmingham with Abbott, criticizes Mayor Mima in a council message. He says the mayor’s annual message proves his claim that the mayor is responsible for the failure to reach a settlement.
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Atkinson
H M. Atkinson
Mima
Mir. Abbott
Birmingham
CIA
Booth Tucker to Speak in Atlanta January 23
Consul Emma Moss Booth-Tucker, Salvation Army leader, will visit Atlanta for one day on January 23. She will speak at the Tabernacle and be accompanied by twenty New York officers. A Southern Division officers conference, about fifty attendees, runs during her visit. She will attend only the first day while the meeting continues. The local branch aims to test new work schemes for the unemployed, turning waste materials into useful articles.
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Emma Moss Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
Atlanta
Tabernacle
Booth-Tucker
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Reader in Arkansas
A reader from St. Paul Arkansas, J F Gerall, touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a permanent relief for protruding bleeding piles after prior years of suffering. The ad urges buyers to avoid counterfeit versions and trust the genuine product.
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DeWitt
J. F Gerall
St. Paul
Ark
Vaughan's Sentence Commuted and Rail Advertisements
Governor Aycock commuted Drew Vaughan's death sentence for the killing of John Berton, citing circumstantial evidence and doubt about guilt. Advertisements promote the Chicago and Florida Limited, a fast vestibuled train with Pullman sleepers dining car and day coaches, operating daily through Atlanta to Jacksonville and St. Augustine.
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Vaughan
Raleigh
N. C
Aycock
Drew Vaughan
Winton
Ford County
John Berton
Chicago and Florida Limited
Central of Georgia Railway
Atlanta
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Thomasville
Pullman's
Wallst
W. H. Foss
A K Hawkes Optician Firm in Viaduct Sheds Shine
A K Hawkes, the optician and eyeglass maker established in 1879, remains a leading optical house in the south at 14 Whitehall Street Viaduct. For over thirty years the Amsee firm has maintained prominence in spectacles and styles.
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A. K. Hawkes
Amsee Firm
Veme Brs
Whitehall Street
Lost Pocketbooks Told By Two Women At Police Barracks
Two well dressed young white women visited the Atlanta police station seeking a ticket to Macon after claiming to have lost their pocketbooks. They registered as Mary and Lilie Thompson claiming to be sisters. They were given lodging for the night and the city warden would be informed in the morning. Police Matron Bahnefeld oversaw them as they complained about room and towels. They said they came from Chattanooga and hoped to travel to Macon for a few days after losing their pocketbooks on Whitehall street.
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Police Barracks
Macon
Mary
Lilie Thompson
Bahnefeld
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Whitehall Street
Hooke
Market Street
TY 18
Robert W. Grasty
Rapidan
Atlanta National Bank
The
Southern Railway Company
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Wewman
Circuit Court of the United States
Northern District of Georgia
Abbot
Cox
Abbott
Bank
Woodward Avenue
Connally Street
Pryor Street
Sparke
Jones Avenue
Ezzerd
Cornelia Streets
East Elis Street
W. F Stewart
W L Fowler
Presbyterian Hospital
Noah Fowler
Kirkwood
Intercept
Oakland
B. M. Blackburn
London Guarantee and Accident Company
Moore and Sons Eyewear Makers at 42 North Broad Street
MO L Moore and Sons specialize in fine eyeglasses made to oculists prescriptions. Their grinding is completed in this section and their work is unexcelled. Successors to Kellam and Moore, located at 42 N Broad Street, with Prudential building plant nearby.
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MO. L. Moore & Sons
Kellam & Moore
Broad St
Prudential Pbuilding
Meeting at Orphans' Home in Hapeville
The Baptist Orphans' Home Association and building committee held an all day session at the home in Hapeville. Reports show over 13000 collected for the home’s support, with 110 children in residence. Mrs A Adair reelected president. John M M Green chair of the building committee. other officers retained. The home is in good condition and supporters expect continued growth and usefulness.
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Baptist Orphans’ Home Association
Georgia Baptist Convention
A . Adair
John MM. Green
Battle Hill Council First Meeting Elects City Officers
Battle Hill city council opened the new year with officers elected. Mayor pro tem Feliz Langelty, clerk A L Garrison, tax collector and rear snal W W Smith, city treasurer W M Anderson, recorder George W Walker, city attorney E B Thomas, Mayor W H Whiteheath presiding.
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Battle Hill
W. H. Whiteheath
Feliz Langelty
A. L. Garrison
W. W. Smith
W. M. Anderson
George W. Walker
E. B. Thomas
Red Seal Shoes Mail Order Offer Promises Growth
The ad asserts strong January stock at quarter million dollars and a growing mail order business reaching two thousand dollars daily. It invites a salesman via postal inquiry, claims advantages over competition, and promotes a weekly mail order book to double shoe sales with each first order.
City Engineer Hooke inspects Atlanta viaduct plan
Short items note Chattanooga city engineer Hooke arrived in Atlanta to inspect the Whitehall Street viaduct and assess bridging the Market Street grade crossing. Railroads reportedly will share bridging costs. Hooke to report to Chattanooga mayor upon return.
Attempted Bribe Arrest Ties Hammond Marm Margarine Case
Kalamazoo Michigan January 1 an attempt to bribe State Food Commissioner W W B Bhaw of this city led to the arrest last night of Charles H Thompson of Chicago in Commissioner Snow s house. Thompson offered a bribe of half a cent per pound for Hammond oleomargarine to prevent prosecutions for the sale of their product in Michigan. Snow signaled to Sheriff Shipmann and Thompson was arrested. Snow swore to a warrant charging the bribe offer. Captain Cyril W King granted new trial at New Orleans January 7 following a lower court bribe case at Fort Morgan Mobile.
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Ion
Packing
Kalamazoo
Mich
W.W. B. Bhaw
Hammond Packing Company
Hammond
Ind
Charlis H Thompson
Chicago
Snow
Hammond Company
Bliss
Michigan
Thompson
Glenn Shipmann
King
New Triat
New Orleans
Cyril W King
United States Volunteer Arms
Mobile
Fort Morgan
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Matsie Adams Will
Bob
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Brilea
Reckless Woodman
Bolger Boy
Agus Lucas
Plescles
Nere
Butter Street
Boulevard Railroad
Mississippi Bottom
His
Emrs. Booth-Tucker Cowes
H. K. Bryson
Fayetteville
Tennee
Orphans’ Home
Battle Hill Council
Modlea Shoe
K. Ork Shoe UU
Fulton
Coulebge & B&o
Ailania, Ga
Eral Agents
Bute and Durant
Prudential Building
Moran
J J. Spalding
Lonnie Lawrence Dennis
Fort Street
Clermont
Sao
Grabfeias
Gary Ombtillers
Louisvilla
Kentucky
Southern Trav
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