Bankrupt Petitions Filed in Atlanta City News
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed with the federal court clerk yesterday by B E J Putnam of Atlanta, listing assets at 232.33 and liabilities to 58, with O W Asbury named. C W Asbury, a traveling saleman from Atlanta, also filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition with the U S court. Robert Fuller on vacation. he is removing his summer break from Atlanta toward Detroit and then Canada. Mond headlines note Ellis Hack From Worehead and Roland Elisa visiting Moorehead City for summer, and L&J Kirk Brantley charged with assault near the post office with a $190.75 fine each and under $100 bond. A watermelon weighs 40 pounds exhibited at the AB & 4 depot. Ward Cheshire departs for Atlanta hospital treatment arrangements, while George Garner’s theft case and other legal notices appear in police court. The report references a prison pension, retirement talks, and local show cage acquisitions from the Columbus Show Case Co. with shipping details to be arranged.
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E J Putnam
Damkruptcy
Atlanta
Kirk Brantley
Recorder Brosses
Bo Buchanan
Marietta Street
Jorge Brylea
Young man in Calhoun attempts suicide with pistol
In Calhoun Georgia on July 25 a young man named Davier Q Neal tried to end his life with a 46 caliber pistol. The weapon misfired after he aimed at himself, striking the air and glancing off, leaving him to likely recover from the injury. Judge H Margett refers to the event.
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Calumbua Ga
Teelarl
Davier Q Neal
H . Margett
Strek
Dougherty, Rome Clubman, Missing Since July 19
Robert Dougherty a Rome mill cashier and social leader disappeared July 19 after telling his wife he would travel to Atlanta on business. A telegram dated Atlanta said important business detained him. Auditors are examining his accounts. wife Mrs Dougherty has gone to her mother in South Carolina.
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Rome
Robert Dougherty
Atlanta
Dougherty
Coashler
Roma Mil
Georgia Cation Oil Company
H EB Wells
Columbia, & C
Dougherty S Byoka
Mia Dougherty
Weather and politics mix in sweltering 1916 forecast
The forecast for Tuesday July 26 1916 predicts warm weather with possible coal showers. The piece notes voters face heat and distraction from campaigns, suggesting the heat suppresses political activity and quietness surrounds the state race.
Gopher Candidate Returns Home From Cim Weri Tour
The speaker notes mixed praise and fatigue as the candidate resumes campaigning. He mentions city county and state, pace setting, and public support wavering. He appears sunburned with red-streaked hair, reads a letter from a summer air, and jokes ready to deliver once the trek begins anew.
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Gopher
Cim Weri
Atlanta
Great Strike Stops Building Operations in Chicago
Nearly 20,000 construction workers plan a general strike in Chicago effective Wednesday after a Building Trades Council meeting. The walkout targets Otis Elevator Company to reinstate striking Elevator Constructors. The American Federation of Labor reportedly sanctioned drastic action.
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Nnversity
Chicago Building ‘Trades Council
Ueret
Otis Elevator Company
Levator Constructors” Union
International Association of Machinists
American Oration of Labor
State House debates memorial and tuberculosis ward bill
The Georgia House approved a 1 000 000 appropriation for a tuberculosis treatment building at the state sanitarium in Madison, voting 136 to 16 with five dissenters. The measure, tied to Governor approval of plans and payout by the governor, notes 4 36 inmate deaths in five years. The House tabled a separate 100 000 memorial for a Confederate monument on Capitol grounds and a 2 500 appropriation to aid a monument to General Joseph E Johnston in Whitfield county. A resolution to permit improvements at the public comfort building on the state ranery at Indian Springs was also approved.
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MS Lodgevilis
Vinson
Baldwin
Hall
Bibb
McMahan
Clarke
Capitol
South
Wright
Floyd
Jobascon
Tarver
Whitfeld
Seok
Indian Springs
McMichael
Aulta
Indiar Spring
Glass' Good Work Leads Georgia Agency Rank
HF Glass, manager for Georgia at Life Insurance Company of Charleston, W Va, has been told his agency led all Georgia offices for June and ranked third for the first six months of the year. Since February, his strong showing reflects solid company backing and personal effort.
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Georgia
Wutua: Life Insurance Company of
Charleston
Empire
HF Glass
Rally for Frank Wilby at Sutton county courthouse rally
A mass meeting aired support for Frank Wilby as he campaigns for commissioner in Sutton county. Speeches by Judge George Hillyer James G Woodward and L Key urged continued backing until August 2. A campaign committee was formed for ward and county precincts.
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Frank Wilby
Sutton County
Wilby
George Hillyer
James G Woodward
Damen L. Key
CAIN IN 23 COUNTIES REPORTS DOG TAX GAINS
Twenty three counties report increased taxable property to the comptroller general. Total increases reach 424,227 with 19205 dogs listed for taxation. Dog tax revenue this year estimated between 126,000 and 150,900 dollars for the state.
Enthusiastic Rally for Bibb Joe Brown Club Draws Crowds
In Macon on an early July gathering Judge John Rosa and other speakers addressed Joe Brown supporters at the superior court room. It was the club’s first rally of the season with membership over 1200 cited from multiple reports. Headquarters are open and active work is underway.
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Macon Gn
Largey
Joe Hrowh
John Rosa
Superior Court Room
Smis
Farmers Satisfied with Incumbent Governor Brown
Reports from Brown headquarters say farmers nationwide are content with Governor Brown’s administration and regret an active campaign this year. Weather has been poor, weeds common, but sun may allow fields to recover. few defections from Brown, as Smith backers show sparse support. Joe Brown Club organizers advance campaign in Fulton County with Maddox and Stamps leading efforts.
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Sealth
Smith J
Smith
Hon G & Maddox
Joe Brown
Julton
Maddox
Rome
Atlanta
Monadas
W . Stamps
Kullua
Jie
Fulton County
Fire at W J F Tuggle store burns in Cedar Rapids
July 29 report from Cedar Rapids notes a large retail store owned by W and J F Tuggle burned to the gable in the early morning. A stock of groceries valued at 8900 was destroyed with 3600 insurance. Suspected arson suspected. authorities investigate misappropriated city funds connected to later town events.
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Stone Mountain
Tone Mountain
W & & J F Tuggle
Cedar Rapids
Touncilman Henry S Keffer
Keffer
Eday Rapids
Keffernan
Smith Spends Hour at Headquarters in Georgia Campaign
Former Governor Hoke Smith visited his campaign HQ on the seventh floor at 1 PM and shook hands with guests over the next hour. Supporters mocked Joe Brown campaign claims and noted plans for future events, including a Saturday address at the Auditorium, without additional speeches announced.
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Hoke Smith
Smith
J R Smith
Joe Brown
Fulion
Coffea
Chariton Flores
Cinch
Ncon
Will
Soldiers Accused by Aged Negress in Savannah Shootout
In Savannah on July 25 an inquiry into a fatal shooting affray near Fort Fremont resumed at Fort Screven. Private Emil Thiam of the 127th Company Coast Artillery Corps nears verdict as Julia Potter, mother of Big Potter, testifies. She recounts eight soldiers threatening to kill and burn her home before the shooting began.
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Fort Fremont
Fort Screven
Emil Thiam
127Th Company
Coast Artillery Corps
Julia Potter
Big Potter
Riot at Ashland race meet injures six men
A late afternoon disturbance on the Norfolk and Western Railway in Ashland West Virginia left six men injured with two possibly fatally wounded. The melee stemmed from alcohol related tensions after Tecott pay day money distribution, escalating as roughly 25 participants, including both white and Black men, were involved. records indicate two white men were beaten and two Black men suffered injuries deemed potentially fatal.
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Ashland
W Va
Norfolk and Western Railway
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