Markham appoints Markham as surveyor at once
President appoints Markham, a noted Republican of Alabama, to succeed C. G. Wimblisth as surveyor of customs in Atlanta. He will receive a salary of about 1090 dollars yearly and serve a four year term, with possible raise as business volume grows. The appointment ends two terms for Wimblisth and ties Markham to Colonel Robert Low and prominent local Republicans.
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Marces
Markham
Sotmmt Wahd Tepublican
AL Lan
Presi Haseselt
Ib Ubeity
C. GC
Wim- Bish
Cureten
Neveysar
Ates
Marknant Howesel
Troy
Torr
Lie
Lenjamim Harrison
McKives
Ted
Robert Low
Elis
Atlanta
Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence and Legal Rulings
Mississippi Supreme Court at its January sitting affirmed one death sentence and ruled on several points of law. Decisions include execution set for the condemned in Pearl River County, recognition of concealed weapon rights with conditions, and wholesale rulings on sales terms and evidence standards. The session also covered civil suit Henry Leonard v. Harrison County and related appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Supreme Court
Pearl River County
Maggie Bata
Alex Smith
Bates
Desu
Wen- Greer Jordan
Silas Nalls
Yenin
Holmes County
Jim Wilson
State
Escult Court of Alcorngaunte
Circuit Court of
Greene County
Anpriint
Moses
Supreme Cover
Whit Owens Cage
Ieunert
WH Mathis
Owens
J. Boony
Court of Lawren
Dames Stark
Stace
Winston
Winston County
Aemik Gany Carter
Henry Leonard
Harrison
Police Shake Up Tap Detective Bureau And Brooklyn Precinct
January 7 report says Police Captain George Litus is transferred to Oak Street precinct and Inspector Brooks gains immediate supervision over detective bureaus in New York and Brooklyn. The move signals a major reorganization of the city’s detective force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George 4 ‘Litus
Oak Street
Brooklyn
Brooks
Inlaid Art Glass Hand Made with Natural Color Glass
The piece is crafted entirely by hand with patterns chiseled as marble. The Poppy or Lily motif stands out in natural colors on the vase or bowl. A lovely choice for wedding gifts.
Holidays in schools before June vacation
The article notes schools plan many observances for Lee's and Washington's anniversaries, Georgia Day, and other patriotic programs. It describes students’ enthusiasm, routine class participation, and how celebrations substitute for some heavy work, with future June and summer holidays in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Lee
Washington
Georgia
Gus
George
George Washins
New President Joel Hurt Leads Park Board Meet
Joel Hurt was elected unanimously as president of the board of park commissioners at the first session held yesterday in the committee room of city hall. Welter B. Ormond was named vice president and secretary. No action was taken on a superintendent election, postponed for an indefinite period. James V. Gillespie remains acting superintendent, with Will Gantinga continuing until the election. The board also announced plans to establish Moyers Memorial Park near Lake Abana, honoring late board president Colonel W. I. Moyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Hurt
Board of Park Commissioners
Welter B. Ormond
O¢Lock
C Hall
James V. Gillespie
Une
Fe Will Gantinge
Gillespie
Joan Aumbert
Biowell Wy
Walter E. Ormond
Lon Wigend
Joel Tiwett
Hurt
Courtland
Winn
Ormond
Vic
Plaice
Moyers Memorial
Ges
Nork
Moyers Memorial Park
Entire street sold in Atlanta's Negro district
A private sale in ten days sold the entire Hammack Street frontage in Atlanta's Negro district. Will Walthall of Forrest and George Adal notes the Bio tech frontage, divided into many lots sold at four dollars per front foot to buyers including Priscilla Raye and A D Lewis, with investors and homeowners among the purchasers.
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al Lane
Will Walthall
Forrest
George Adal
Mr. Walthall
Nntire
Hammack Street
Frager Street
Martin
HNL
Heero
Stinnta
Priscila Raye
A. D. Lewis
BO Peet
T. M. Barnese
Peck
J. G. Ogiests
Frank Adalco
Han T. H. Latham
W. Op. Walthall
J. M. Beasley
Peace for Western World Arbitral Treaty Favored
Washington January 7 Senate committee on foreign relations reported favorably to Senator Lodge the general international arbitration treaty proposed by the Pan American conference at Mexico City. The pact mirrors the Hague treaty but covers only Western Hemisphere republics, creating a tribunal to settle boundary and claims disputes and other issues between Western nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Pan-American Conferance
Mexicy
United States
Veneguela
Stabbed Woman in Breast in Chicago Quarrel
A 19 year old John Capitoz fatally stabbed Mrs Michela Monaco at 428 Fifth Avenue in Chicago during a morning quarrel. Capitoz swung water down stairs provoking the attack. Monaco was cut in the neck and breast and later died. Police captured Capitoz.
Boy Loses His Left Hand in Shooting Accident
Clifford Stewart, a 13 year old son of John Stewart and local farmer near Matthews, was injured while out shooting. He aimed at a flock of birds, the gun barrel burst at the point where his left hand rested, necessitating amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stewart
Charlotte
N.C
Cuard Stewart
John Stewart
Matthews
Ulifford
Paris Fears Yankee Control of Gas Works
Paris residents show resistance to foreign ownership as an American syndicate led by George C. Knap C J G Bullnss and Anthony M Brady seeks to gain control of gas works. Municipal officials are approached but cautious about countersigning deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
George C. Knap
C. J. G. Bullnss
Chicago
Anthony M. Brady
New York
Fied
Interstate Commerce Commission Hearing Postponed by Late Train
The opening session in Charlotte North Carolina was delayed when the Washington commissioner's train arrived six hours late. The hearing on charges of discrimination in freight rates will begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omerehania
Washington
Texas Wonder Hall’s Great Discovery Promoted for Kidney and Bladder Relief
A vintage testimonial notices Texan Wonder Hall’s Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims cures for diabetes, back pain, rheumatism, irregular kidney function, and urinary issues in men, women, and children, with endorsements from Dr. W. Hall and customers like Dathan and BR Young.
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Hall
W. Hui
St. Louis
Ala
W. Hall
Bmo
Bod
BR Young
Razors and Guns Abuse and Divorce Suits in City Court
Ruben Neal accuses J H Tribble of threats and a pistol in a barber shop dispute over shop ownership and damages sought at 2300. Mrs Ethel Blackstock sues Marvin Blackstock for total divorce citing threats and heavy drinking. Property transfers, charter petition, and various deeds listed from the superior court docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruben
Tribble
Mrs. Blackstock
Mr. Blackstock
Ruben Neal
J. H. ‘Tribble
Barber Chain
Italy
I North Wroud Streat
Neal
North Broad Street
Ruben) Entirely Oy M. Gigses
Sidney Smith
Phintiff
Ethel Blackstock
Ethel Lords
See Perluy
Marvin Blackstock
Sie
W. H. Sulsey
Honest Eye Care and Real Estate Title Services Ad
A. K. Hawkes advertises fitting department with expert opticians for precise measurement and adjustment. Promotes accurate eyewear service at 34 Whitehall near the viaduct. Also markets Title Guarantee and Trust Company title insurance for easy land sale or borrowing, urging visits to examine or insure titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Hawkes
Whitehall
Fatal Explosion Kills Two Black Miners in Alabama Mine Accident
In Birmingham on January 7 two Black miners, Shelley Jenkins and Wil Kidd, died in a mine accident at Smith mines. Two coworkers had planned a sudden accident by lighting a fuse. upon returning after the report, another blast occurred, destroying the chamber and killing the men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Smith Mines
Shelley Jenkins
Wil Kidd
Taw
Wife of 3 preacher badly burned in Birmingham incident
Mrs Harrell Killough wife of Rev John Killough was found beside a grate in her Birmingham home early this morning. Her face and breast were badly burned and one hand was almost burned away. It is believed a heart attack may have caused her to fall into the grate. She was in her thirties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Harrell Killough
John Killough
Ruffman
Kilough
Kitonga
New County Board Begins Work with Re-elected Officers
Judge H B Rosser chairs the new board of county commissioners with Judge H B W Palmer as vice chair. John B Goodwin and Hubert Cinderson replace Forrest Adair and Walter Brown. The board reelects county policemen, approves pay raises for Dr W G C Fisher and others, and organizes committees for alms, finance, legislation, minutes, public buildings, public works, printing, roads, quarantine, sanitation, and the industrial farm.
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Walter BR. Brown
John B Goodwin
Huebert Cinderson
Anderson
W. G C. Fisher
Gom SL
Pvice
Sevund
Kennedy
Fisher
Forrest Adiar
Siedia
Worrest Adair
Adair
New York
Anterior
Palmer
Rosser
Ihe Sand
T. T. Donaldson
Publc Works
Albert Howell
H. Donaldson
W. C. Fisher
Te Z
Altormer
L Tapa
Alemskeurey Spl Market
Martient
al Couthouse
A. D. Howard
AJP
Mitchell
Wayatirganal
A. Q. Tursor
Otter
Trunvar
WH. Chesire
W. J. Podte
J. L. Heard
Wy A Wright
C. Oliver
Prank Golden Fred
White
D. N. Willams
George Matthewson
J. W. Maddox
Byron Bettis
C.D. Buran
JW. Chambers
J B R. Hall
H. 8
W. Ty. Broag
Almshouse
Goodwin
Culberson
Rosner
Tinance—Goodwin
Apberson
Son
Pubic Works
Goodwin, Palmer
Gulberson
Ander
North Carolina Deficit Estimated At Over Three Hundred Thousand
Special from Raleigh renders State Treasurer Lacey stating the deficit amounts to more than 300,000 with 149,632 needed by institutions and 200.90 owed to the National Park Bank of New York due March 1. An offset of 3,098 exists in cash, leaving doubt about revenue sufficiency and a bond issue may be needed after an expected reassessment lowers property values.
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Raleigh
N.C
Lacey
W National Park Bank of New York
Alphonse Obert Found Dead Near Mobile After Missing Week
The white boy Alphonse Obert was found dead in a field several miles from Mobile, Alabama, after a weeklong disappearance. Suspicion centers on a Black man last seen with him. another party who shot him is also mentioned.
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Mobile
Ala
Alphonse Obert
Afobile
Sul
Bos
Obert
Resolutions Adopted by Georgia Life Insurers Union
The Georgia Association of Tate Insurers adopted resolutions at a called meeting on the death of James T. Prince, a long-time member. The committee reported that Prince wore a noble, kind heart and was a cherished friend. The association declared his loss severe and planned to inscribe the resolutions in the minutes as a memorial, with sympathy extended to his bereaved family.
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Georgia Association of Life Insurers
James , Prince
Georgia Association of Tate
James, Prince
Arizona
James T. Prince
Prinze
Shedden
Thomas Peters
WB Hawkins
TH. Daniel
New Orleans Railway Files Mortgage For 40 Million
New Orleans Railway Company filed a mortgage in favor of the New York Security and Trust Company. The loan funds a 30 million dollar issue of 4 1/2 percent Ford bonds. Property and franchises of the street railway systems are held in trust. The arrangement includes bond issues and a Jersey substitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Railway Company
New Orleans
Mort
New York Security and Trust Company
Comtemporane
Rust Company
Hallway Company
Ponds
Trust Company
Florence Crittenton Home Thanks For Support After Loss
The Florence Crittenton home expresses deep thanks for generous support over the past year. A serious loss occurred with the death of a faithful old horse, a symbol on the grounds, and the board offers memorial verses as they plan for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Board of Florence
Crittenton Home
Panrence Crittenton
Ue Buard
Carl of
Tani
Florence Crittenton
Jose
Declared Good Dividends in Americus Banks
Americus banks report solid finances with dividends expected. The Bank of Commerce declared a 7 percent annual dividend on its $150,000 capital stock, while the Bank of Southwestern Georgia paid a 1 percent semi annual dividend on its $10,101 capital. The Planters Bank plans a forthcoming annual dividend. Local banks in southwest Georgia signal strong financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Bank of Commerce
Bank of Southwestern Georgia
Planters’ Bank
Americas
Southwest
Change of schedule for Central of Georgia trains
The Central of Georgia Railway announces a schedule change for the Savannah to Jacksonville night run. The Atlanta departure moves from 9 p m to an earlier time. The Chicago and Florida Limited will depart Atlanta at 9 p m for all Florida points. Warren H. Fogg, traveling passenger agent, Kimball House, Atlanta.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Savannah
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Chicago and Florida “Limited
Florfia Paints
Warren Hf. Fogg
Wall St
Kimball House
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Roosevelt
Wimbish
Maier & Berkele
Whitehall St
Robert Lee
Baferebana
Wood
the Park Board
Montgomery
Ilona
J. Ro Wood
Macon
Tie
Toorrow
Qaim
Rudhead
Wond
Dawson
Juyoris FL Dawson
Ce. Dawson
Montgomery, Haynerville and Camden Railroad
B. Durham
D. Rha
W.T. Brightman
W. D. Westrott
Sam Sabell
W. T. Riley
Major Dur-ham
SD. Bloch
James T. Bark
CG. Andrew
Nesbitt
Mionissoner
Marvey FB. Jones
F. L. Nesbitt
Russell County
J.B. Goodwin
Cathaui
Young
E. m. Young
Defiuiet
Rufaula National Bank
National Banking Act
Jones
Acter
Boy
Yankees
Texas
Ruben Neat Sues d
H. Tribble
Charter
Atlanta Mhuce Company
la Broyles
Superior Court
J. Leyden
A. G. Stapleterday
Base Incorporated
Leo St. Jordan
Petiioners
Alex Dittler
Lebio L. Bowell
Keith
FD. Powell
Hellwood
Avelovss Insurance Company
Lemuel My Park
Secopa
Eiizabeth
Spinis
J.T. Summerlin
Chattansoches Avenue
Sherif
Tohn W. Welms
W. Quillian
Coun Lige
Belkaib and
Fulton
W. Welms
Athinta National Dani
Corner Avenue
Howell Street
S. W. Foster
Fredelty Investment Company
Lancoln Parte, Tor
Elizabeth BG. Johnson
Jake Wo
Wiliams
Mig. Lowa
Sanders Rain
Robert L
Arrowood
Laan
Piedmont Hotel
Johny
Tomer
Chu Tususca
Ind
Ising
EwWo
NEW County Board
E. B Rosser
EH. B. Rosser
H. B. W. Palmer
Board of County Campargsioners
Old Court House
Forrest Adair
E. BE. Rosser
Board of County Commissioners
North Carolina
Alphonse
Lea
Bnai
Iocec
Erseman
Whitehall Si
Pe Allanta
EtsEwat
Baltimeza Md
Newspap
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