Bond Deal Omission Raises Questions In State Inquiry
An Athens street railway bond transaction and the surrounding controversy are discussed as Governor Smith’s suspension message omits references to the affair. Rumors say a post-suspension conference among former governors influenced the omission. The Joint Committee plans daily sessions, elects leadership, and will begin taking evidence to report to the General Assembly promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary of Bead
Athens
McLendon
Atlanta
General Assembly
Smith
Friends
Monroe
House
Burwell
Twentieth
Senate
Joint Committee For
Wright
Joint Committee
Mrs F G Nunn Dies in Morphine Overdose
Mrs F G Nunn wife of an Atlanta traveling salesman was found unconscious in a Kimball hotel room early this morning and died from morphine overdose. She had registered under an assumed name and told hospital staff she was tired of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Nunn
Atlanta
The
Kimball
Largest Flag in World Hoisted in Fittaburg
A 180 by 90 foot flag was raised yesterday between Allegheny County Courthouse and the Frick Building in Fittaburg pa. The flag hangs from a 2 inch steel cable anchored at the courthouse and passing through the Frick Building, claiming to be the world’s largest flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittaburg
Allegheny County Court
Housgp
Frick
Free Religion Urged by Taft at Norwich Celebration
President Taft addressed Norwich's 250th anniversary urging freedom of worship and criticizing early intolerance. He argued individuals must worship in their own way and warned that self-government requires restraint and mutual rights. He planned to join Albany then Lake Champlain tercentenary events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Taft
Old
New England
Clvb
Right
Dun Tee
Albany
Lake Champlain
Funeral of Mrs Powers Scheduled for Tomorrow
Mrs Susan Powers wife of WH J Powers died at her home 714 loach jiree street shortly before noon from heart disease. Funeral set for 10 30 tomorrow morning at All Saints church residence officiating pastor Dr S Z Farland with interment at West View. Survived by husband son OR Powers daughter Mrs John F Glenn brother T A Bagat Brooklyn NY sister Mrs Lewis Belcher Nemtonville MA. Known for education charm and wide circle of friends she devoted life to family church and social work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Powers
WH. J. Powers
Loachjiree Street
S. Z. Farland
AN Saints’ Church
Will
West View
Powers Ivy
Virginia-Carolia Chemical Company
Fowers
John F. Glenn
T. A. Bagat
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lewis Belcher
Nemtonville
Mas
All Saints' Church
Physicians Kept Busy at Grady Hospital on Fourth
Grady hospital officials said the Fourth began quietly but soon grew active with four major operations and about twenty knife and pistol wound cases treated. A plate bullet was fired into the nurses’ home, adding to the late night excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grady Hospital
Atretch
Moat Ardent
Observatory caretaker Warriner shoots self at Colorado college
Colorado Springs July 6 Lew H Warriner caretaker of the Stellar observatory for Professor Frank Loud of Colorado College shot himself dead after soaking the floors with coal oil and setting fires in three places The sleeping Professor Schud discovered the flames and heard the fatal shot Despondency said to have caused Warriner's act
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Colorado Springs
Jnly
Stellar
Frank 4. Loud
Colorado’ College
Schud
Warriner
Mayor Busse of Chicago Underwent Operation
Mayor Fred A. Busse of Chicago was in critical condition after an operation for appendicitis at Mercy hospital. Born in 1866, he rose from city clerkships to state senator, state treasurer, postmaster, and mayor, after a long political career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Busse
Chicago
Fred A. Busse
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Busse
Ichicago
Langham dies from cannon cracker accident in Seymour
Arthur Granville Langham former president of Provident Life Assurance Society died in Seymour Indiana after a Fourth of July cannon cracker exploded in his hand tearing fingers from his right hand and injuring him fatally. He was visiting at the home of John J Peter with Louisville acquaintances when the mishap occurred. Langham, a prominent Louisville financier, had risen to national prominence in 1908 over Provident stock control and later served as president. His widow Stella Peter remains in Europe with European aristocratic relatives.
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Langham
Provident Life
Louisville
Seymour
Ind
Arthur Granville Langham
Provident Life Assurance Society
John J. Peter
Neo Langham
J. L. Tierce
Barbee & Castleman
Baroness von Stereburg
Europe
Five Children Die in Danville Fire Near South Boston
A mysterious early morning blaze at S F Hamlett’s two story frame home near the Norfolk and Western railroad in Danville Virginia destroyed the residence. Five Hamlett children aged 14 7 11 3 and 8 months died after the fire. Their mother and father escaped with injuries to a 4 year old child who fell from a window and was badly hurt. Henry Hamlett aged 8 months was among the victims. Fire collapsed the building soon after the escape. A second adult occupant H A Strange a Halifax County Confederate veteran also died in the flames. The bodies were recovered burned beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
S. FE. Hamlett
South Boston
H. A. Strange
IL Hamlett
Henry Hamlett
Halifax County
Boston
Mr. Hamlett
Epidemic of Charbon Strikes Crowley Cattle
In Crowley Louisiana on July 5 the charbon epidemic has appeared and spread rapidly. Large numbers of cattle are dying daily from the disease as it reaches this section for the first time weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Daniel Water Mineral Water Remedy Claims Digestive Relief
Daniel Water, produced by Daniel Mineral Water Co of Union Point Georgia, is touted to neutralize excess acids and cleanse the stomach. The ad claims it remedies reflex nervous irritation linked to stomach derangements and supports digestion with sulfates, sold at 10 cents per gallon at the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Mineral Water Co
Union Point
Woman in New Jersey Jail After Leg-Severing Attack
New York July 6 Mrs Mary de Marco 80 is jailed in Jersey City charged with violent public safety incident. She allegedly fired an old fashioned single barreled firearm at her stepdaughter Margene Carlo 24 after a quarrel over property, severing the left leg at the knee. Police found the dismembered leg stuck to wall plaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary de Marco
Jersey
City
Marg Enet- Carlo
Mother on Knees to Claim Four Year Old Son
Miss Matilda Woolsey traveled from Denver to New York to reclaim her four year old son, given away while she was briefly confined at Middletown asylum. She pleaded before Supreme Court Justice Morchanser, who noted the foster parents’ stronger claim, as tears filled the judge’s eyes and the decision denied her request. The foster family defended their bond to the child amid the courtroom drama. Mrs Woolsey testified that she was told the child had died after her release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Matilda Woolsey
Denver
Middletown Asylum
Supreme Court
Morchanser
Preacher Policeman Heads City Police Force
Mason City Iowa July 6 Dr W W Carlton the preacher policeman who led the dirty police department for forty eight hours surrendered his star to Mayor Kirschman Just before he arrested two women on the street Carlton in his sermon preached on Righteousness and declared that his observation showed ninety percent of the cities people did not need policing and that vast sums spent on jails penitentiaries and policing were for less than one tenth of the population
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
W. W. Carlton
Kirschman
Dr. Carlton
Macon Enjoys Celebrations Across City Parks
Macon Georgia on July 5 saw specials at public parks draw large crowds as business paused for the afternoon. Military events at Central City park were the day’s main attraction and drew substantial attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Central City Park
German diplomat may be chancellor in German empire
Heflin July 6 announces Count Johann Heinrich von Bernstort the German ambassador in Washington is a leading candidate for chancellorship. His success in ingratiating himself with American officials is noted as a key factor. Bernstort’s appearance among the elite is mentioned as a sign of his rising prominence in Berlin politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heflin
Johann Heinrich von Bernstort
Washington
von Buelow
Bernstort
Appeal for aids roads and bond postponement in Georgia
A report on an appeal to the legislature for good roads funding and a postponement of a $200,000 road bond election. Judge Maddox led a resolution approving road bonds but delaying the August election to allow broader education. Local bankers supported prudent financing while noting recent road investments in Rome and Floyd County. Prominent officials attended a luncheon at the Third Avenue Hotel with judges, county commissioners, and bank leaders from multiple counties.
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Iocal
Union
Commer
Binek Otal
Floyd County
Maddox
W. M. Gammon
Georgia
Rome
H. Reynolds
First National Bank
Penaiis
Lovelock
Third Avenue
Athen
Moses Wright
John B. Henderson
Rossville
Waller County Board of Commissioners
J. 3. Lester
Lyerly
R. A. McWhorter
Memio
B. N. Martin
Summerville
Chattooga
J. J. Moore
Rockmart
Polk County Board of Commissioners
W. ©. Cornelius
Pretty Girls Galore In The Casino Chorus
vaudeville style review of the Wayne Musical Comedy Company opening at the Casino theater with a chorus of attractive performances. strong names include Loretta Marshall Wayne and Harry Gordon. audience reaction was enthusiastic as the company plans to extend in Atlanta and other cities.
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Casio Theater
Wayne Musical Comedy Company
Cardosa
Loretta Marshall
Harry Gordon
Wayne
Atlantane
Charlie Grapewin
Mr. Pipp
Atlanta
Virginia
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Tree Home
Dr. Farland
Fred. Ai Busse
Daniel Water
Pacific Coast
Seattle Exposition
America
Union Pacific
Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
J. F. van Rensselaer
G. A
Peachtree St
Atlanta, GA
Imother
Lyric
Edna May Spooner Company
Bose
Nan Hewins
Edna May Spooner
Edna May
Frank LaRue
LaRue
Fred Primrose
al Brazor
Baby Athlone
Sats Zaroni
Derek Mirely
Phyalelans
Cong
Inman
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