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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
8
The Atlanta chamber of commerce plans to hypothecate common stock valued around 19 600 to raise nearly 50 000, converting the old M C A building into a stor e furniture store while projecting annual rents of about 325 000 to cover expenses and fund improvements.
Lomax reports a moving picture dispute at a Belmont locale involving Webster and members of the Belmont quartet. A scuffle occurred on stairs as witnesses say Webster tried to pass fans, prompting a fight and verbal complaints to police.
A lawsuit seeks 1337.50 in damages from Grady Ambulance tied to an incident near Surset Avenue and Teta Street in Atlanta. The plaintiff alleges injuries and seeks compensation from the Grady system in what appears to be a medical transport accident.
Obscure obituary notice notes a veteran named Dawde or Dawde and his funeral near a gravesite. It mentions Viet Nam era service, a procession, and mourners from a local community.
The weather man reports warmer conditions expected today with temperatures rising above yesterdays high. We forecast a morning low near 38 degrees rising to about 60 by afternoon with rain along the Georgia coast not reaching this area. Moderate conditions prevail with no major storms in the region tonight.
Tinmer Weaver, custodian of the Auditorium Armars, is re elected to the position amid rumors of rivals. Weaver remained favored over Woodward and was chosen by the auditorium committee for another year despite disputes and alliances influencing the process.
The Constitution reports an interview with Witt Cole claiming Mayor Martin promised him a police post on return from Armihai. Cole alleges counsel and police leadership spurred fear and a race to remove him after Nad thig’s escape, with officials dismissing reinstatement and praising Parker.
A historical notice reports that the New Mercantile Agency, originally capitalized at $50,000, increased its capital to $500,000 while undergoing personnel changes. Named individuals include James T Anderson and Whitman among others. The piece references the agency's ties to Putder Anderson Pot & Whitman and notes involvement with state and federal papers.
January term of Laurens superior court opens with grand jury session. Attorneys Davis and New file plea in abatement challenging the legality of Laurens superior court as constituted. Defense aims to block grand jury if the Lynns are indicted. Civil business occupies the week. Lynn murder case may be postponed to next week.
Children entered in the prize contest for the best composition on General John B Gordon are invited to meet Professor Derry Thursday at 1 PM at the Atlanta Woman's Club 17 West Poke Street. He will assist interested students and provide information about Gordon for their essays.
Dr William Lawrence, secretary of the American Unitarian Association, will lecture in Athanti on ethics as part of a series of addresses promoting a greater religion. The program runs from Sunday morning February 2 to Tuesday evening with talks and sermons. Tickets are free from committee members Hamilton Douglas Wiss Hattie Martin Julius E Watts or Dr J Wade Conkling.
Norman Jackson, a Black preacher in Dublin, was fined 150 by the city recorder on Monday for running a blind tiger. He was caught in the act by a patrolman as whisky was exchanged, and witnesses later testified that members of his household attempted to move additional liquor, though law officers intervened.
Commissions were issued yesterday by Judge Wood Ellis to the county registrars for the next two years. The men commissioned are Holbrook and William Gaines, both Democrats, and William Woo Scott, a Republican. All have served before.
An investigation into WW L Farnell’s alleged involvement in a suit brought by Tr. Tfatt aremist and Towler was ordered yesterday by Judge WooP. The matter arose from a dispute near a drug store on Me came street after a misunderstanding over a cigar and tobacco sale agreement. Farnell, a 9 clerk on the gro pre stare, was named in the proceedings.
An advertisement extols Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective remedy for infant constipation and indigestion. It features testimonials from mothers and a money saving offer of free sample bottles by mail to Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello, Illinois.
Houston Texas January 28 District Attorney Richard G Maury begins a three day jail sentence and $100 fine for contempt of court after an in court altercation with attorney Henry Bo Kahn Maury cited defending his honor and said he would not apologize for striking back in the incident despite the judge ordering punishment
A former employee of Georgia Railway and Power sues in superior court seeking damages of 10000 for personal injuries after a trolley crash on May 22 1914 at Georgia Avenue and Pavilion Street. Conductor T F Bell claims the other car was ahead of time and struck his car as it let off a passenger. Suit filed by Hill and Wright and Reuben Ro Arnold.
Macon Ga January 28 Special Marion Erwin longtime United States district attorney for the southern district of Georgia has announced he will leave government service within a month to start private law practice in New York City He earned renown for handling the Savannah harbor fraud case returning nearly 200000 to the U S treasury One suit remains pending for asset recovery in Virginia as the twelve year span of his work on a single case concludes
A society notice from The Chicago News notes a claim about Boston’s best soviets requiring around 350000 dollars, while suggesting a revolutionary father could be involved with far less money. The item frames money as key to status in rumored circles.
Judge L Roan presided in seventeen felony cases in under five hours. All defendants were black, most charges burglary or robbery. Eight entered guilty pleas, expediting the court’s work.
Sam T. DeLoach, a renowned Atlanta shoe man, has been promoted to manager of the Fred S Stewart Company store in Nashville Tennessee. He has long been with the company and is highly regarded. he has already departed for Nashville, leaving friends regretful at his promotion.
Lansing notes that in mid January the Michigan lower house voted this afternoon to ratify the federal constitutional amendment providing for U S senators to be elected by popular vote. The senate has already acted similarly.
Heavy rains pushed the Chattoochee River up fourteen feet at West Point Georgia, with no further rise expected unless warmer weather brings more precipitation. The river remains within its banks despite the large increase since yesterday.
A Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Co sale of toilet articles notions and small novelties from Christmas stock highlights deep price cuts. The catalog promises refined toilet preparations dependable notions and tasteful novelties with significant savings for daily uses and seasonal needs.
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