James A Anderson Near Death From Euremic Poisoning
Judge James A Anderson a former city recorder and city attorney in Atlanta lies near death from euremic poisoning caused by liver and kidney complications. He has been ill for weeks, losing mental faculties and consciousness, with his wife at his bedside. He belongs to the prominent Goodwin, Anderson & Yallman law firm and is a leading figure in local judiciary.
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Euremic
James A Anderson
City Recorder
Law Frm
Goodwin, Anderson & Yallman
Atlanta
Two Fulton County Physicians Nominated for Office
Dr J W Hurt and Dr E D Richardson win caucus backing to become Fulton County physicians at the February county board meeting. The board voted to appoint two doctors to split the increased workload, with new salaries totaling 1600 dollars each, up from 1500 for the late Dr W C Fisher.
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J W. Hurt
E. D Richardson
Des W Hurt
ED Richards
Fulton County
Board of County Commissioners
W C Fisher
Mieglonera
Fisher
Grain tariff debate over 1 cent terminal penalty in Louisville
Louisville on January 15 hosted over twenty executives of the Mississippi Valley Association as they discussed a proposed one cent terminal penalty on grain moving northwest to southeast. A local dealer argued Louisville dealers face higher costs than western peers since grain moves landward to Atlanta, not via direct ship. He outlined through rates from St Louis to Louisville and to Atlanta that would match with a one cent penalty, contending the policy violates interstate commerce law. The meeting, held after adjournment from a southern city, focused on elevator storage time and extra charges for delays and double rates.
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Louisville
Mississippi Valley Association
Mississippi
Atlanta
St Louis
Cairo
St Lours
LouisVie
Atlata
Loral
J H Goldsmith Stricken By Pneumonia In Atlanta
John H Goldsmith city comptroller of Atlanta is critically ill at 36 West Peachtree Street Visitors from city hall were not allowed to see him yesterday afternoon Physicians say a severe pneumonia attack began about a week ago causing his extended absence from work His condition showed slight improvement last night and he is described as one of the city’s most popular officials with many inquiries at his home.
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John H Goldsmith
Atlanta
H E Dangerously
Peachtree Street
City Hall
Goldruth
The Jaws of the Wolf Appeal by Rev McConnell
Rev Lincoln McConnell of Wesley Memorial issues an urgent appeal under The Jaws of the Wolf for a needy family suffering poverty. He recounts a desolate tale of a rheumatic husband, an ailing mother, and a brave wife working to feed and clothe them as winter bites and asks readers to help with food fuel and work.
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Lincoln McConnell
Wesley Memorial Church
Nexus
Artie Dettlr
Sity
Ike
Valdosta Grants Twenty Year Ice and Light Franchise
The Valdosta city council approved a twenty year franchise for Consumers' Ice and Light Company a newly chartered corporation. The plan includes a plant to illuminate and heat gas for the ice factory, with an overall investment near $100,000. Work must begin within 30 days and the plant should be completed by July 1, with incorporators J F Lewie Dr J C Wilson EBmf Sichel and George Beckett of Savannah.
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Consumers’ Ice and Light Company
Valdosta Gap
Valdosta
J. F Lewie
J C ‘Wilson
Ebmf. Sichel
George Beckett
Savannah
Quiet Election in Elberton
Elberton voters chose Aloin Amok W O Jones and M E Maxwell with no opposition in a swift city election on January 14. They join the water works council with plans for a new system. Fire at Waycross planing mill injures no one. blaze started in the afternoon and was quenched with minimal damage.
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Elberton
Aloin Amok
W O Jones
M E Maxwell
Water Works Council
Planing Mill
Waycross Ga
John Harris Executed After Fatal Stabbing at Fulton Jail
John Harris was executed by hanging at the Fulton County jail after confessing to fatally stabbing Policeman Hans Dresbach. The condemned man, calm and praying with his family beforehand, spoke briefly at the end and requested prayers for those who testified against him. The sheriff tested the gallows and Harris dropped seven feet at 11 07, declared dead by physicians, with the body turned over to undertakers.
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Hans Dresbach
Hengrf
Fulton County
Harris
Gatlows Chamber
Nelma
Hartis
Nelms
John
Goodby
Sheriff Nelms
L. &, Lee & Sons
J W Mitchell C E, Hall
J W Hurt
G@ D_ Blackwell
H M. Clarke
I T Catron
J B Goodwin
Kirkwood Baptist Church
I B Hall
Shiloh Baptist Church
Slew His Wife Then Himself in Philadelphia Tragedy
Philadelph ia January 16 Fidward K Landis a 45 year old manufacturing chemist killed his wife Exima 43 and then shot himself at their home The widely known chemist had a laboratory visited by chemists from the U S and Europe He was a member of the Engineers Club after two weeks of asthma and nervous strain he was driven by insomnia and a bell ringing urge to violence When his wife entered the room he fired twice then killed himself
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Philadelphi
Fidward K. Landis
Exima
Landa
United States
Europe
Engineers’ Club
Landis
Express Employee’s Suicide in Tupeld Migs Note
Special William Blount, a Southern Express Company employee from this city, died by self harm in Tupeld Migs last night. The body was brought here for burial. His only immediate relatives are two sisters.
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Express
Hontsville
Ala
William, Blount
Southern Express Company
Dr Armstrong Heads Park Board In Reorganization
The park commissioners reassembled for the year with Dr W B Armstrong elected president and Jerome Jones reappointed as secretary. Joel Hurt declined the presidency due to private business demands, and Walter Ormond’s resignation to secretary left Jones in place. The board receives 1800 for the year, up from last year, signaling focused improvements and better playground management.
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Board of Park Commissioners
W. B. Armstrong
Jerome Jones
Buelnaas Joel Hurt
Sid Holland
Holland
Armstrong
Hurt
Jones
Park Board
Walter Ormond
Armatrong
Vittur Elected Colonel of Knights of Pythias in Savannah
On January 15 Savannah reports Charles Vittur of Atlanta elected colonel of the second regiment uniform rank Knights of Pythias to succeed Col. Hall of Augusta who resigned after opposing Brigadier General Charles Cox. Vittur received more votes than his opponents. Officers mailed ballots to Savannah. opened by Lt Col H E Dibble and A H Merrill. Merrill states he did not seek the post and asked for correction of a Savannah misstatement regarding the colonelcy.
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Knights of Pythias
Savannah
Charles Vittur
Hall
Augusta
Charlea
A Cox
Vittur
HE Dibble
Aanta
A H Merrill
Constitution
Labor Agents Arrested Under Migration Law
Augusta Georgia January 15 Special 3 M Walker of South Carolina Frank Thomas colored and Charlie Colson all of this city were arrested by City Court Hall on migration law charges. Colson released. Walker and Thomas held on 280 bond to answer at next term of city court.
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Augusta
Walker
South Carolina
Frank Thomas
Charlie Colson
Colson
Thomas
Soiy
Monument plan for General Gordon statue urged by Bennett Young
General Bennett Young of Louisville subscribes $100 to the Gordon memorial fund and urges a centralized Atlanta committee to manage the effort. General Clement A Evans recommends General Stephen D Lee organize nationwide veterans groups to raise funds for an equestrian statue to General Gordon in Atlanta. Young expresses strong support for the monument.
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Jonos Gordon
Bennett Young
Louisville
Yasterday
Clement A Evans
Atlanta
General Gordon
General Evans
Stephen D Lee
Columbus
Miss
United Confederate Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Gordon
The Bijou Stages A Knickerbocker Girl And More
The Wells Dunne Harlan Company finishes A Knickerbocker Girl at the Bijou with matinee and eight performances today, promising strong inducement to future stagings with star turns and lively musical numbers. Otis Hartag Mary Marple Robert Harty Maude Poole and Flatter lead a cast famed for its clever musical comedy and engaging revival plans for Milk White Free next week. The Grand features Harriet Ford's The Greatest Thing in the World with Virginia Bryant, promising a rare dramatic treat and advance-seat sales for discerning theatergoers. The Old Homestead with its famed farmhand quartet returns managed for richer stage effect with Denman Thompson and a grand organ accompaniment. Denman Thompson appears Wednesday and Thursday in three Grand performances, while The Spenders brings Crane’s Peter Bines to the Grand next Friday and Saturday amid strong anticipation.
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Wells Dunne-Harlan Company
Bijou
Little Chip Otis Hartag
Mary Marple
Robert Harty
Maude Poole
The
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Dunne-Harlan Company
Sttire
Militia
Charles Hoyt
Otis Harten
Rose Coghan
Harriet Ford
Apirginia Bryant
Thase
Miss Coghlan
New York
Tanqueray
Old Homestead
Grace Church
Denman Thompson
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plan urged for May festival
A yesterday meeting at the Piedmont hotel discussed establishing the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as a permanent institution and proposing a five concert music festival in May. Attendees included prominent businessmen, women leaders, Cox College students, and supporters who urged broad advertising and large audiences for success.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Mnes
Piedmont Hotel
Orin Pally
Inngs
Cox College
C H Behre
Royal Dantet
I T
Clark Howell
J K Orr
McCord
Hamilton Douglas
J Lewla Brown
Bir LaHatte
Blackburn
Musical Courier
No Unpleasant Effects From Mozley Lemon Elixir Ad
An advertisement touts Mozley Lemon Elixir as pleasant to take with no unpleasant effects. It claims the product costs 60 cents a bottle and is sold at all drug stores.
Atlanta Becomes Army Center in Gulf Department
The first order of the U S Army department with HQ in Atlanta established a Gulf command, appointing General Barry to lead. The staff faces crowding at Captain George’s recruiting office in Temple Court as changes unfold, with moves planned to Leyeth House near Tire. Officials report post strengths and equipment, while rumors of a Panama deployment are denied. Funeral services for General Gordon are noted among Barry’s staff. A promotion of Patrick Bloomfield in Washington is mentioned. The World Moves period ad promotes Florida trips via Southern Railway with three daily trains.
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United States Army
Atlanta
Barry
George
Temple Court
Psviria Leyéth
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Tire
Panama
General Gordon
Barrys
Patrick Bloomfield
Rovernment
Washington
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