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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1903

Page

3

Father Sues For Son In Atlanta Burglary Case

L E Wood travels to Atlanta to aid his son Cleveland Wood jailed after a break in at Dr Greens drug Store on Marietta street. Wood senior pleads for mercy, aided by sympathetic women, while police prepare charges against Wood and a partner Charles Schmidt. Wood’s condition improves as he awaits a preliminary hearing before Justice Orr.

L. E Wood Atlanta Wood South Carolina Laver Tower Hospital Kit Cleveland Woodie Charles Schmidt Dr Greens Marietta Street Thenn Schmidt Young Wood Orr Towers Hospital

Local obituaries and notes from Fulton county

Short items report the funeral of Willie Ford who died after an accidental shooting and the interment at Hollywood cemetery. Jerome Johnson a former Atlanta teen dies at his father's home and will be buried at Oakland cemetery with pallbearers named. Mrs E C Logan dies at her home on Hill street with funeral at the residence and Oakland cemetery burial. No pressing legal business this week. several judges absent. Will Moten escapes city chain gang. police search. Clarence Moore, clerk of the recorder's court, handles council appointments and is eyed as potential recorder with praise from police.

Jerome Johnson CIT Atlanta G. N. Johnson Austell Oakland Cemetery Patterson's Joe Boston Henry Leng Eugene Setze Jesse Childress Hugh Caldwell Clarence Caldwell E. C. Logan Fulton County Lumpkin Reid Calhoun Roan Superior Court Tallulah Falls Campbell County Stone Mountain Clarence Moore Recorder's Court Broyles Police Marines Recorders Clesk Moore

Troopers Enjoy Tybee Island Excursion from Savannah Camp

Savannah dispatch reports the First regiment cavalry Georgia state troops enjoyed a Tybee Island trip amid a day of relaxed duties. Regimental inspection preceded the excursion, with Captain Ola W. Bell supervising. Soldiers praised the sea sight, with tickets provided by President John M. Egan. Leave extended to the last train tonight as duties paused.

Savannah Cavalry Georgia Neatiess Ola W. Bell Seventh Cavalry U. A Tybee Island Central Railway John M. Egan Tybee J. de Bradley Meldrim Tattnall John H. Long Liberty Guards W. H. Connerat, Jr Georgia Huswars Meldrim Camp Pulaski Volunteer Cavalry J. 3. Dozier Governor's Horse Guard Atlanta Candler Horse Guards Gainesville Richmond Hussars Augusta B. T. Sincleir Mcintosh Light Dragoons Georgia Hussars Effingham Hussars Liberty Independent Liberty Guard Wayne Light Troop W. P. Walter Atlantic Coast Line Seaboard Air Line Avondale Belt A. J. Scott Hea W. G. Obear Harry Silverman

Rockefeller's Fortune Wager Sparks Cash And Coin Talk

A man boasts of Rockefeller's rumored fortune near 700 million dollars and proposes counting it in silver dollars at 16 to 1, while another suggests sending the amount in United States treasury gold notes, prompting a playful discussion on value and timing.

Rockefeller United States Treasury

Bishop Candler Preaches in Montgomery Visit

In Montgomery Alabama on July 2 Special W A Candler Georgia bishop of note in the Southern Methodist Episcopal church delivered two sermons. He is hosted by Colonel J J Flowers of 02 South Court Street. Also noted is Missouri to display its oldest clock at the world’s fair, a timepiece shipped from upper Louisiana via North Carolina by George Frederick Bollinger.

Bishop Candler Montgomery Ala P W. A. Candler Georgia Southern Methodist Episcopal Church J. J. Flowers South Court Street Missouri Upper Louisiana North Carolina George Frederick Bollinger Missouri General Assembly

Proctor Replies to Smith Over Post Office Inquiry

Washington July 23 to July 24 193 by the civil service commission chairman in reply to former Postmaster General Smith attacking the commission report on the Washington post office. The letter defends findings that the department bore most civil service violations and describes Smiths statements as evasive while outlining specific rulings on classification and transfers.

Proctor Washington Post Office Washington Civil Service‘commission Smith Philadelphia Commission Department Civil Service Post Office United States Mr. Smith Tnereass Post Office Department Civil Service Commission Foulke Garfield Commissioner Foulke Philadelphia Press John R. Proctor

Woman confesses murder claim in Salt Lake City case

A 19 year old woman calling herself Mrs. Aurora Hodge told Grand Rapids officials she killed a man near Salt Lake City on July 11 while traveling with a salesman. She fled to Chicago then Grand Rapids and is jailed. Salt Lake City authorities seek her for murder.

Grand Rapids Mich Aurora Hodge Denison Iowa Bellee Carr Toney Salt Lake City Utah Chicago Spring Lake

Lynch mob thwarted in Bloomfield. four men secured

Four men N. THOMER, W. R Nydem, and William McComb were moved to safety from Bloomfield after a mob attempted to lynch them for the alleged killing of 9 year old Girtle Gibson. Sheriff Stoddard transported the prisoners overnight as tension rose in the town during the inquiry and civil service disputes lingered in the background.

Bloomfield J. Loula Thomer Nicholas W. R Nydem William McComb Girtle Gibson Stoddard

Poisoning Case Sparks Mob Lynching in Shreveport

Special report from Shreveport Louisiana recounts Jennie Steer a Black woman who allegedly poisoned 18 year old Linzie Dolan daughter of John Dolan. A white mob pursued she was dragged from a hay loft and hanged at Bayou La Chatte while several bullets struck the corpse. The Dolan funeral was held today. Authorities note possible links to a recent Mrs Frank Matthews case. The neighborhood remains tense with no visible sympathy for the mob.

Shreveport Jennie Steer Linzie Dolan John Dolan Bayou la Chatte Beard Plantation Atia Dolan Misa Dolan Misa Dotan Polson Miss Dolan Frank Matthews Matthews

Heaters at Ponce de Leon Casino Bring New Vaudeville Bill

The Casino at Ponce de Leon presents a new vaudeville lineup headlined by Swift and Huber with musician Barton. Featured is Al Reno with trained Airedale terriers, touted as the nation's best trained dog act. The management pledges a bill equal to or better than last week’s closing show.

Ponce de Leon Wells Venderville al Reno René Reno Swift Huber Acta Barton

He'd Be Leavin Altimore News Snippet

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a boxing or sports scene with a rowlin and a caplled Me vl, front ind, Clancy. Names and details are unclear. readable hints point to a local news item about a departure or incident involving people named Clancy and a figure called Me vl.

Altimore News Rowlin Clancy

Depot Builders to Meet Today

P Thornton Marye architect of the new Atlanta depot is due from Washington with plans. Directors of the Atlanta Terminal Company will meet after arrival to review specs, likely approve with few changes, and invite bids this week. Project figures: total investment about 1,600,000 including 500,000 for depot and 200,000 for car shed, promising many local jobs. Excavation under Chief Engineer Henry M. Steele to continue. Sir John Ligby former lord justice of appeals dies in London.

P. Thornton Marye Atlanta Washington Atlanta Terminal Company Mr. Maryer Henry M. Steele Central of Georgia

Sailor excesses at Lisbon deemed unimportant

Reports from Madrid say an incident involving United States sailors in Lisbon was minor and satisfactorily settled. Meanwhile New Orleans photographers plan a credible exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, with a dedicated photography section in the art palace.

Madrid United States Lisbon Associated Press New Orleans Art Palace

Letter List Uncalled Letters in Atlanta Post Office 1908

Weekly postal notice from Atlanta Georgia lists uncalled letters for week ending July 25 1908. Includes Ladies and other recipients with many names and titles such as Julia Askew Lillian Allen May Adams and Mary Barrett along with numerous Misses Mrs and others. Recipients are urged to call and state advertised and pay one cent per letter.

Atlanta Julia Askew Lillian Allen May Adams Mary Andres F. Avery L. M. Arnold Lena_Adame Pearl Arnold Mary Barrett Mary Ballard Alice Hatley Angiine Black Mary Brown Mary Bowen Cora Bowden Neltie Bell C. Bellinger Ida Brown Rebecca Boyd Amy Boorman Misa Luizer Bentley R. EB. Beaver H. G. Baxter Alva i Brown Minnie Brown Mattie Baker Ed Binns Cornelis Bradlay Violet Belland Hrattle May Budeye C—Misa Margaret Cheely Ellzer Croly Misa Vara Crawford Misa Mollie Carter Maria Cotton Blanche Carlaway A. O. Cook J. Cadwell Louise H. Candler Sarah Drake Nellia Dardin Frankie Dalzell Davis C. L DeMore Davie HR. C. DeLoach Bettie Dorsey George Darby E—Mine Salfle Elliott Lula Eawards E. A. Erin Mamie Ps R. V. Eaton Lu Lu Flater Mise M

List of women and men names with organizations in Atlanta notices

A long list of names including Mrs Jos E Levy, Miss Roxie Mclendon, Miss Adeline Richardson, Miss Beatrice Reese, Miss Ella Turher, Mrs Anna Wright, Miss Pearl Talley, Miss Florence Wells, Miss Mary Williams, Miss Ida Wilson, and many others. Also includes corporate names such as Atlanta Typewriter Exchange, Atlanta Grocer Mtg Co, Atlanta Vinegar Co, and various firms like Empire Remedy Co and Pierce Pub Co. The text appears as a directory like roster of individuals and associated businesses with scattered notes and titles.

Adeline Richardson Beatrice Reese Bertha Ross Carrie Ross Jennile Bryseed Valolet Roland S Louisa Sims Mies Daisy Scott Mise Annie Sherman Milas Cora Smith Misa Estelle Sport Rosa Carrie Simmons Henrétta Stokes Annia Scott Emma Bimpson Rosa Stantos Mattie Schroeder Clara Wison Clara Wofford Queen Young Molie Young Lilly A Zimmerman Geo Archey H Akers John B Alden W H_ Asell Henry Adams W W Andrews C A Alford E Atkins Henry Baker L ® Barker Georgi A Ballow Butler Lee Brooker Henry Byrd EB & Barker Calle Bragdon John A Brown C 3 Brown A BR Barr M Butler Grous Byrd J A Braswell J H Brown Dr R H Butler R L Barra Wille Raliding Lizeger Bracket Jarvey Carter Wl Calloway Cineman Ruther Caine Jne Cook W A Lepper C H Campbell Benson Crawford Henry Carter N Clark Moses Chisall Conwnay Daniel @ EV Dickson Noah Dean Augustis Dalton Burton Fen CO Debardelahin C Neitzen Davie Feueene Dale Fenton Dancy Thamae Nanehans Pegaee Etheridge Vaat Eling Smarhardt Henry Che Blebhofen F-Harria Wuter Florence Gow Wrederick Jamee Griffits TB Galdbera Greary Graydon Mr Prioleau Person Chariie Priscell Charlie Riggins Nathan Rucker Frank Russell Jamie Riggins Jan Reese Jesse Rosenfeld R B Rooks Heber C Reed Barney Rucker Dr Rucker Jas K Ralph Erwin Reasy Mr _ Sneed Fred B Sutton Jno W Smith Bill Smith Ino N V—Chas Victor Jno B Vaughan Johanner van Elderen W—Hall Willams A C Wagner W Walters A M Wallace Ino Wesley T J Waters W H ‘Wason James Wayman M_D Wallace Jamies Walker J G White J EB White John White Chester 0 Ware J N Watts Mose Williams Jno Whaly Virgi Young Atlanta Typewriter Exchange Atlanta Grocer Mtg Co Atlanta Vinegar Co Anderson & Co American Tag Co Empire Remedy Co Fulton Iron and Steel Co Hunter Mix Co Merchants Business Bureau Ad Exchange Bank Pierce Pub Co Sazan Milling Co Smith @ Clark Stern Bros Taber Organ Co Williams & Co Walt Paper Co Western Loan Co Misan'Mamie

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Willie Buford Reece Waits Grady Hospital Atlock Barclay & Bradon Hollywood Cemetery Will Moten Chaingang Escapin Murersp Civil “Service Commissioner Thorn The Negress Filia South Atlantic Coast Jacksonvillle Florida East Coast Railway Jas. P. Vining Atlantic Beach Florida Marye John Ligby London
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