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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1915

Page

4

West Point inquest finds victims killed by unknown hands

At Blanton’s Ferry the coroner’s jury, after a brief charge, rules the three men died at unknown hands. Prosecution and some relatives did not appear. McKinney and Melton witnesses faced absence as the inquest adjourned without testimony or recommendations.

West Point Blantom McKinney Walter McKinney Columbus George Palmer Tony Melton Max J. Epps Melton Alabama West Poin John Johnzon Riverview Harris County Georgia Blanton’s Ferry Teal Margett Lends Dows Grover Leake John Leake Leake Melson Dlue Blanton's Parry John Hargett Schaeffer Charley Hargett Ed Hargett John Sands Blanton Leven

What to Do for Itching Skins

An advertisement extols Resinol treatment for itching and burning skin eruptions. It claims instant relief and rapid healing with Resinol ointment and resinol soap, suitable for babies, and notes the product is affordable and available from druggists with free samples offered by Baltimore's Resinol company.

Baltimore A. Iy

Cody Heads Atlanta Fire Department in 1900s

W B Cody was elected head of the Atlanta fire department, succeeding Chief W S Cummings. Born in Warrenton Georgia, Cody moved to Atlanta and joined the city force. At 56, he pledged harmony and efficiency, with a long service record from the old volunteer department.

Cody Warr Nnton Warren County Georgia Atlanta Fire Department T. W. Haney Atigate Cummings Politioa

Many Negro Fights Reported To Police

Police report a night of violence in Darktown with multiple razor wounds. One unidentified woman murdered a rival at Devatur and Courtland, fled to Barthwood, Ga, while detectives pursued. Two men were rushed to Grady Hospital with throat cuts. both likely to die. A separate shooting at 387 Spring Street killed Mamie Rice. Johnny Rucker was cut amid the melee. Dozens of intoxicated suspects were jailed. eleven were arrested in one location. Court cages will be called for trial today.

Devatur Courtland Streets Barthwood Joan, Blick Jim Dayal Grady Hospital Darktown Ruby Hardman Decatur Street Mamie Rice Spring Street Johnny Rucker Rucker Dean Rice Johnny Wiliams Street Sam Webb Wiley

Roswell C Smith Dies After Apoplexy at Daughter’s Home

Roswell C Smith a retired merchant of Blakely died suddenly of apoplexy while visiting at his daughter Mrs. H C Bickmore’s home at 287 North Moreland Ave. He was 66 and survived by wife two sons R M and L J Smith of Atlanta WH Smith of Blakely and sister Mrs J Odom of Blakely. Funeral to be sent to Blakely for interment.

Roswell C. Smith Blakely H. C. Bickmore North More Land Avenue Smith Glakely Mr. Smith R. M L. J. Smith Atlanta WH. Smith Odom East River

Fourth of July Picnic by Atlanta Scots Enjoys Damp Day

The Atlanta Scottish Association held its annual Fourth of July picnic at Burns Cottage despite drizzling rain. Hundreds in Scottish dress joined games, songs, and a nail-driving contest for married women, followed by a large noon feast and an evening of dancing blending Scotch and Atlanta styles.

Burns Cottage sAtlanta Scottish Association Land of the Thistle A. Ak. Craig Atlanta

Mortuary notices from Adairsville and Barnesville

John C. Dunaway of Adairsville Ga died at home Monday aged 84 survived by wife and several children including Rev Charles Dunaway and Henry Dunaway of the W A railroad. Dr J L Fogg of Barnesville Ga died Monday afternoon from apoplexy aged about years. Charles Leonard Lewis died Monday morning at a private hospital aged. Charles W Moody died Monday morning at home aged 184 Wood Avenue 10:50 AM survived by wife and one son Charles G Moody.

John C. Dunaway Adairsville John ¢. Dunaway Rev Charles Dunaway Henry Dunaway W. & A. Railroad J. L. Fogg Barnesville J. L. Foes Middle Georgia Virginia Pore Dasan Charles Leonard Lewis T. H. Lewis Roy L Jewell Tiewin Misses Pearl Laura Lew Charles W. Moody Agewood Avenume Charles G. “Moody

Court of Appeals of Georgia Judgments Reversed List

The document lists multiple court cases from the Court of Appeals of Georgia with reversed judgments and notices of rehearing and submissions. It includes names of parties such as Green v. City of Atlanta and Ferrett v. Stace, judge references, and mentions rehearing matters and various state cases. Also notes continuous exhibitions starting at two o'clock and a comparison of physician ratios in Germany and China.

Green City of Atlant Fulton Superior Court Tudge Pendleton Daley Chambers & Daley JL. Mason W. D. Ellis Ferrett

Federal jury indicts Innes and his wife in Atlanta case

A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Victor J Innes and his wife Ida Innes with fraudulent use of the mails. The action follows a lengthy effort by Mrs. Nelms and her son to unravel the mysterious disappearances of Lois Nelms Dennis and Beatrice Nelms and to obtain evidence of schemes using funds from the Dennis estate. The Inneses await a decision on habeas corpus petitions challenging extradition, while San Antonio lawyers question the statute of limitations on the federal indictment.

J. W. Nelms Atlanta Federal Grand Jury Victor 4. Innes Ida Innes Innes Lois Nelms-Dennis Beatrice Nelms Post Office Eat Inneses Federal Supreme Court Fulton County Grand Jury Den Tor Ual San Antonio Texas BR. Ho Ward Victor J. Innes Ido. Innes Innis Ward Lowver United States Supreme Court

Fight Likely as New Tax Law Faces Debate

A heated clash over a proposed tax law looms as senators press for action to prevent state property depreciation. Lawmakers plan hearings on Western and Atlantic issues, charter reforms for the L&N railroad, and potential special sessions.

Central High School Favored by 1912 Class

The annual class banquet of Mays’ High School was held at the Piermont hotel last night. Members passed resolutions urging a proposed Central High School and recommended Professor W. T. P. Dykes for supervisor. The resolutions committee included Howell Foreman, Albert J. Andrews and Richard J. Broyle.

Mays Ign School Piermont Hotel Tme Central High School W. TP. Dykes Howell Foreman Albert J. Andrews Richard J. Broyle

Negra Woman Charged With Jewelry Thefts Returned to Atlanta

Detective John Black brought back to Atlanta a Negra woman named Mattie Lester, alleged to be involved in numerous jewelry thefts around the north side over months. In Cincinnati he recovered about $3,000 in jewelry pawned by her, including diamond rings, and plans to return with an escaped convict, Luther Shaw, once held for breaking into a Decature street store and resisting arrest.

John Black Cincinnati Ohio Atlanta Mattie Lester North Side Black inCincinnati Luther Shaw Decature Street Mahwah

Fourth Celebrated Sanely in Atlanta

Police records show a calm Fourth of July in Atlanta with seventy eight docketed cases and fifty eight calls. No fireworks injuries reported at Grady hospital unlike last year. Notable incidents include Henry Stansel reporting a murder case and Ruby Hardin's arrest for a brutal cutting. Burma wedding customs prompt severe penalties for bands of youth demanding money.

Grady Hosmtal Henry Stansel Byman Street William Hull Hugg Ruby Hardin Gorman Allen She Courtland and Decatur Streets

Knights of Pythias Install Officers At Meeting Tonight

Knights of Pythias to hold a joint semi annual installation at 8 oclock in the Pythian castle hall Kiser building under Uniform lodge No 123. Clifford Walker state attorney general and supreme representative will speak. Jesse M Wood deputy grand chancellor leads service with exemplification of secret work.

Knights of Pythias Pythian Castle Hall Kiser Uniform Lodge Clifford Walker Seneral Walker Georgia Supreme Lodge Jesse M. Wood Cniform Lodge Lawton Naily The J. Ed Walker J. L. Moore RW. Andrews U. L. Humphreys BK. C. Nixon J. T. Andrews WG Moore L. L Owens MP Harrigan

Mart Ella Woman Dies After Auto Crash

Mrs Betty Shaw 66 of Mart Ella Ga died in a private hospital Monday at 2am from injuries after a machine shop riding car collided at Bellwood Avenue and Franklin Street Wednesday night. Survived by husband Henry G Shaw seven daughters two sons and four brothers. Body taken to Burkert-Simmons chapel.

Betty Shaw Martella Bellwood Avenue Franklin Street Shaw Henry G. Shaw J Ho Seay Sable Bar Mckinny Thomas Jacobs HL. Read W. KE. Barver Linzie Shaw Pink George W Bot Anderson Bedy Burkert-Simmons Chapel

Pearls Found in Australia Shine in Varied Shapes

Unclear text references scattered phrases about pearls found in Australia and ongoing exhibitions. The fragment mentions a scandal and a person named Forsyth, suggesting ongoing or past exhibitions and possibly a controversy, but details are incomplete.

Australa

Four Houses For Sale On Cook's Alley Income Property

Four well built houses for sale about seventy feet off Edgewood Ave on Cook's Alley. They offer a safe income investment with a speculative value. Lot size about yx127 feet priced at 3500 dollars with reasonable terms.

Edgewood Ave Cook's Alley Ezzard St

Funeral Notices for Mr Jonind Lewis and Others

Funeral notices announce services for Mr Jonind Lewis and Mrs Henrietta Shawe with family members listed. The ceremonies are set at Oakview and Mifard churches, with burial at Greenlawn and calling hours arranged by Barclay Brandon Co. Limited details include dates in July 1975 and numerous relatives from Riversdale to Portersville and beyond.

Moaiy Chiles Moody Migik Glenn Senn Fruveard St.ic Walker Glenn Fiehroc Lil John Pee W. Moody Marans Shoelock West Viewcentry Rave Wood Avenue Bske Barclay & Brandon Company Cenacal Directnes STAW Ruhitives Henry Shayemm Hwpens Sallie Barber M's Dtenry Willwen F Danienterson Riversile Gas George Wooknee Danfersom Portersvaile Anderson Henry Hhaw Aliford Church Vobhaunty Rana Mifard Eharenland

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