Police Inspector McCann Indicted for Vice Protection
Chicago July 24 Police Inspector Edward McCann was indicted for malfeasance in office over alleged protection payments from West Side vice operations. Detective Sergeant Jeremiah Griffin already charged. four others also named including millionaire Louis Frank. Witnesses say up to 9 000 monthly were collected for higher officials, with total around 150 000. McCann posted bail, surrendered his star, and was suspended pending case.
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Chicago
Edward McMcCann
West Side
Tenderloin
McCann
Jeremiah Griffin
BriCann
Griffin
Louis Frank
Weat
Michael Heltler
Morris Shatz
M. Sanchez
Inspector McCann
pRotica Department
Vice
Schuettler
Affections valued at five thousand dollars suit filed
Mrs. J T Vickery has filed a $5,000 damages suit in Fulton County Superior Court against Mrs. Elizabeth Bunnell formerly of Atlanta now in Jacksonville Fla. alleging alienation of her husband detective Mr. Vickery. The suit claims Mrs. Bunnell financed the affair and sold Atlanta property to support him. A non resident attachment was issued to reach her property at Spring and Mills streets. Funeral notice: Mrs. Carrie Couch dies at Macon residence, burial Riverside, husband W H Couch.
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J T Vickery
Elizabeth Bunnell
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Fla
Vickery
Fulton County
Justice
Carrie Couch
Macon
Columbus Road
Mr. Jones
Riverside
W. H. Couch
Death toll in Texas hurricane climbs in Louisiana reports
New Orleans reports confirm thirteen more deaths from the Texas Louisiana hurricane bringing the total dead to forty one with six missing. Maurice Wolfe his wife six children and a servant drowned at Christmas bayou plus Captain Glasacock and Columbus Maddox died from the storm. Finley and Jarvis are listed among new Texas deaths as Rock Island Texas notes thirteen deaths. Property losses exceed 2006000 with many areas still awaiting crop damage estimates.
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New Orleans
Texas
Louisiane Jast
Tate
Angleton
Maurrice P. Wolfe
Christmas Bayou
J. K. Glasacock
Columbus Maddox
Rock Island
John Finley
David Jarvis
Finley
Jarvis
Colorado County
H. Batty
Galveston Tribune
Hebert
Creole
Theother Columbus
Quintantate
Meeting at the Park Stopped by Mr Carey
General Manager Dan Carey blocked a Second and Third Ward Improvement Club meeting at Grant Park claiming it violated park rules without a permit. Police asked attendees to disperse and the gathering moved to White City. Carey plans to report to the park commission before commenting.
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Dan Carey
Third Ward Improvement Clube
Grant Park
Park Commission
Cary
White City
Carey
Fulton County Sunday School District Convention Held
The first Fulton County district Sunday school convention met for its twenty eighth annual celebration at East Point Baptist Tabernacle. The day featured a morning start at 10 o clock, a program with district school participants, opening song, scripture by Rev Upshaw, welcome by KR F Thompson, and an annual address by Hugh M Dorsey of Atlanta.
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Fulton County
East Point Baptist Tabernacle
Will
Upshaw
KR. F. Thompson
M. M. Wairaven
Hugh M. Dorsey
Atlanta
Portland heir hanged himself in Philadelphia prison
Alfred Wort man, 40 years old, who claimed a Portland, Oregon wealth connection, died by hanging in the county prison. He had been jailed on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and reportedly tore his clothing to form a noose, committing suicide at the cell door.
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Philadelphia
Alfred Wortman
Portland
Oregon
Duffy's Malt Whiskey Offered as Cure for Neurasthenia
Advertises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a treatment for neurasthenia also called nerve tire and nervous exhaustion. Claims to rebuild nervous systems, improve heart action, aid digestion and toxin elimination, and promises home delivery with price tiers and a medical booklet on request. References to Rochester banks and business agencies provided.
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America
Duffy
Dusty
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester Bank Or Trust Co
Dun’s
Bradstreet’s
Business Leaders Oppose State Tax Increase Resolution
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce directors adopt a resolution opposing higher general tax rates on corporations. The document argues the tax would raise costs for domestic and foreign firms, deter investment, and impede economic progress, urging legislators to block the measure and inform other business groups.
Tax on corporations faces Georgia critics in Atlanta debate
Attorney Wimbieh argues the proposed occupation tax will drive capital from the state and harm both foreign and domestic firms. He warns many offices may relocate to Texas or other southern cities, reducing local employment and postal revenue while increasing hardship for Georgia businesses and investors. The Atlanta Chamber condemns the measure as burdensome, predicting a 300 percent average tax rise that could force offices to close and hurt trade across the Southeast.
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Evenge
Wimbieh
Atlanta
Georgia
Texas
Incorporated
Wilkinson
Legislative Committee
Equitable
Chattanooga
Alto- Bathor
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
House of Representatives
Tas
Tax on Corporations Lacks Justification and Equity
The text argues that corporate taxation is arbitrary and unequal, applying a tax for mere existence rather than for any special privilege or function. It notes corporations’ property is often declared at higher values due to greater publicity and difficulty evading taxes, contrasting with individuals.
Dropsy Cured by Dr J H Bruce Opens Edgewood Office
Dr J H Bruce, renowned for dropsy cure, reports many successful cases and invites patients to his new office at 138 Edgewood. Those unable to visit can write for medicines and full directions.
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J. H. Bruce
J H Bruce
Edgewood
Emory College Alumni Seek Current Addresses and Occupations
The Emory College Alumni Association seeks current addresses and occupations for about 1,600 graduates, with 995 located, 490 deceased, and 116 still unsettled. Treasurer Thomas W. Connally asks readers to report information on listed names and years from 1840 to 1888 to 244 Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Emory College Alumni Association
Emory College
Thomas W. Connally
Whitehall Street
Atlanta
Association
Lewia S. Graves
Wiliam
Moore
B. Thomas
W. B. Merritt
R. F. Connelly
C. C. Harralson
R. Hardensy
B. Ware
J. H. Branham
James M. Hambrick
Wayman
H. Potter
Iasi
John W. Akers
John P. Harrow
Robert B. Gardner
Thomas F. Green
Benjamin F. Jordan
J. J. Scriven Smith
James FR. Drake
James F. Hatsley
Whitman H. Hill
Stephen B. Jones Wip. Purifoy
James T. Searcy
W. A . Stangell
B.D. Sturges
George W. Allen
John H. Wil
Milton Wells
Thomes J. Tate
Te Devine
Shooting at Coal Mines in Birmingham Causes Fatal Wounding
In Birmingham Alabama near Wylam a pistol fight between Huey Chynch bank boss and miner William Hanley at the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company left Hanley fatally wounded. The clash followed a discharge of Hanley a week earlier and occurred in front of the company commissary after a meeting at the stables.
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Birmingham
Ala
Huey Chynch
Nos
Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company
Wylam
Here
William Hanley
Hanley
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Ayles
MR. Carey
District Convention OF Sunday Schools
Caldwell
DR. Caldwell
Tike
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello, Ht
J. P. Stevens Engraving Co., Engravers
Whitehall ST
Atlanta, GA
W. A. Wimbish
Board of Directors
Ta Capital
Atlanta,Chamber of Commerce
Amber
Comerce
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Dite Crtele
Mich. U.S
Cravenette
Whitehall
EMORY
DIXIE
Dixie Culvert and Metal CO
Bell St
Erta Douglas
Josiah Sidney Lewis
Wesley Tarver Banka
J C McEachin
Warren Wimpey
G. G Boland
C E. Dunlap
F E. Means, Jr
D S Vanhoro Jeag
A. Farmer
HW Morgan
O E Payne
J. A Eakes
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H. B Landrum
L. P. Neill
T. D Seals
E. E Barnett
D. L. O'Neal
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