Beavers Prepares to Fight Charges of Board Members
Chief James L. Beavers, under suspension, moves to hire defense for Thursday’s trial. He gathers subpoenas and vows a full defense while Police Board Chairman W P Fain plans further charges and broad witness testimony from Atlanta’s leading citizens.
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Walter McElreath
George Westmoreland
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Felon
Andy King
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Marlon Jackson
Woodward
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Commissioner King
Arion Jackson
Eivana
Mags
W. M. Maya
Chigti Beavers
Polices
Fain & Tons
Victor Innes Attends Mother's Funeral in San Antonio
Victor E. Innes, incarcerated awaiting extradition to Georgia, attended his mother Harriet Haddock's funeral in San Antonio, guarded by three deputy sheriffs. Haddock died yesterday. a special permit allowed Innes to accompany the body to the grave.
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San Antonio
Texas
Victor E. Innes
Georgia
Harriet Haddock
Bed & m
Local Option Bill Faces Adverse Vote By Committee
The House temperance committee voted 10 to 0 to kill Mr Bale of Floyd's local option bill. Bale argued the measure would create a referendum. opponents said it imposes police regulation and should be decided by the people. Committee chair Stark said the panel acted only on this bill and regretted missing action on related subsidies.
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Bale
Floyd
My. Bale
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Wos
Webb
Georgia
Receiver Named for Nashville Ouster Proceedings Begin
Nashville Tenn July 27 Chancellor Allison appoints Master fy Chancery Hubert Vaughn receiver for Nashville. Judge Matthews suspends Mayor Bilary B Hownae and Commissioners Robert Elliott Lyle Andrews and City Treasurer Charles Moyers under Jenesses new ouster law. Miles Burns comptroller resigns. Indicted are M J Wilkerson Andrews Burne Moys and W H West. City commission reduced to Marshall and Alexander. The move targets officials for alleged misconduct while city finances face audit.
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Robert Elliott
Lyle Andrewa
Charles Moyers
Miles Burns
Burns
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Andrews
Rights and Finance
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Charles Meys
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Fire Department
Supreme Court
The Constitution Advertising Appeal
Public favor hinges on steady reminding of merchandise and desirability. The Constitution is urged as the best method for placing goods in the spotlight and building trust with families who consider it the standard guide for where to buy.
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Merchant
Prohibition Leaders Prepare for Action in House Caucus
The house prohibition leaders met at the Hotel Ansley naming Henry J Fuller right Burke as floor leader with a strong advisory board including Hopkins Dickerson Yaokmans Edwards Dorris and Culpepper. The session signaled a determined push to keep prohibition measures alive despite the house temperance committee recommending the local option bill be refused. Atlanta prohibition figures including Thomas B Felder W Woods White and Dr J M DuBose attended as invited guests.
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Prohibition
Son Bendal Assembly
Atlanta
Thomas B. Felder
W. Woods White
J. M. DuBose
Four Thousand Three Hundred Cases Under Judge Johnson in 98 Days
Recorder Johnson’s court logged 4300 cases from April 19 to July 26, 1915, with fines like $10.75 for George Miller. The big docket book records cases across the spectrum from chicken thieves to murderers, reflecting a busy three months in the city’s records.
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Johnson
Recorder’s Court
George Miller
Jimmy Meade
Minister Exonerated for Killing in 1870 in Covington
Rev. W. H. McCart, charged with the 1870 murder of Montoe Smith in Covington, Ga, was acquitted after a jury deliberated 1 hour and 5 minutes. McCart testified his act was in self defense after Smith insulted his mother. witnesses recalled the tragedy as dated and the minister, who had worked in Hawaii, returned to Newton county for arrest.
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W. H. McCart
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McUart
Georgia
Gio
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Newton County
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Smith
France Honors American in Second French Army Award
Professor Richard Norton founder of the American Volunteer Ambulance Corps unit in the Second French Army receives the Military Cross from the French government. Norton led Red Cross effort assisting troops and care teams during battles, reflecting Allied humanitarian service.
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France
Elendon
Richard Norton
Ambulanas Corpu
Governor Harris Completes Prison Farm Message
Governor Harris yesterday afternoon finished writing a special message to the General Assembly on the state penitentiary. The message, to be presented to the House and Senate this morning, supports continuing existing farm conditions, exonerating the prison commission for the attack on Frank and any conditions found, and cites lack of funds as the fault. It recommends liberal appropriations for the prison, notes a change to repeal a law directing beer tax revenue to the prison, and calls favorable passage from the Appropriations Committee.
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Senate
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Appropriations Committee
Frank Rockefeller Accused by Widow in Cleveland Suit
Mrs Bertha M. Leland, a Montreal widow and former Cleveland restaurant cashier, filed a $100,000 suit in Cleveland accusing Frank Rockefeller, brother of the oil magnate, of defrauding her of $19,000 in a stock deal, beating her, and causing her arrest on a false charge. She described the action as a vilipending proceeding and vowed to fight to a finish.
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Ohio
Montreal
Frank Rockefeller
Germans Halted In Warsaw Drive By Russians
German attempt to envelop Russian forces defending Warsaw has slowed, with heavy fighting along a widening front. Von Mackensen takes a few villages toward the Lublin-Cholm rail line while Austrians counter near Sokal. Russians report counter blows and repulsed German actions as battles peak along the Vistula, Narew, and Dniester fronts with French actions in Alsace and Austrian offensives nearby.
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Atlanta council asks people to ratify charter changes
At a joint Fulton county meeting, General council urged Atlanta voters to ratify charter amendments including electing water works superintendent and chief of construction by the council and a ten year street paving plan. Fulton reps opposed the plan and urged amendments for public approval.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alabama
Indianapolis
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Freeman
W. Tom Winn
County Board of Public Works
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Revolution in Port au Prince Executes Political Prisoners
Port au Prince rebellion leads General Oscar to execute political prisoners, marking a harsh crackdown. The action underscores the volatile power struggle and raises fears among residents and observers of further upheaval.
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Port Au Prince
Oscar
Haitis Capital in Revolt As President Flees Legation
Rioters seize Port au Prince after a violent revolt led by Rosalvo Bobo supporters. General Vilbrun Guillaume III and top officials flee to the French legation as rebels seize the city, destroy the palace, and execute Governor Oscar. The Dominican legation is stormed with the governor killed, amid wholesale arrests and widespread indignation.
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Weather Prophecy Generously Fair Foretold
Washington forecast notes generally fair conditions for Wednesday and Thursday across Georgia. Some periodic readings suggest light winds with no significant precipitation expected. Overall, northern and coastal areas should see mild to warm temperatures with typical day length.
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