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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1901

Page

10

Police Commission Names Mrs Bohnefeld Matron At Bornefeld Station

At the monthly police commission meeting Mrs 3 M Bohnefeld was elected matron of the police station, chosen from two applicants. Officer Pap Key was discharged for liquor intoxication after an incident at Lawrenceville. The Rutledge case was discussed as witnesses testified. resignations of Bucks and Moss were accepted, other officers paid for injuries. Debts against officers debated. salary for ex Chief Manly remains at 30 a month. Officer Quinn praised for handling a drunken soldier. clarification issued by The Constitution. Prisoner Melold murdered in Hamburg jail, Pine Bluff Ark.

Police Commission 3. M. Bohnefeld Nolice Bohnefeld Susie C. Boyd Pap Key Lawrenceville Whitley Key Rink Rutledge J. B. Rutledge J ©. M. Bucks A. J. Moss J.°. Hudson Isaac B. Jackson J. M. Arundel Mima Manly Recorder’s Court Fli Quinn

Dunton Cleared Proves Innocent of Allegations by Railroad Brotherhood

Altoona lodge members vow to clear Bellaving Golden B Dunton a railroad yard conductor charged in a fatal Southern railway yards crash. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen backs a bail application and hires top lawyers while awaiting the Fulton grand jury action. If true bill is found they will provide defense funds. if not, no further action. Judge Lumpkin expected to set bail. trial potential next week.

Bellaving Golden B. Dunton Altoona Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Treinmen Atlanta Dunton Southern Railway Jaf Wallon The Brotherhood of Railway Ture Abim T. Laison Messrs Latham Terrell Recorder J. H. Lumpkin Fulton County Superior Court Fulton County Grand Jury Altoona Federation Hall W. G. Puckett Ladson Latham and Terrell Hey Latham and John S. Candler Fulton Superior Court Brotherhood Lampkin

Heavy Bond for Barry Set in Assault on Officer Quinn

J L Barry, a private, is jailed in the Tower after Recorder Broyles set a $5,000 bond on an assault with intent to murder charge. Barry, drunk, fired four shots at Officer J H Quinn during a Sunday arrest, wounding three. the officer testified despite injuries.

Quinn J. L. Barry J. H. Quinn Broyles Barry Recorder’s Court Sol Ier

Agnes Scott College Highlighted For Higher Education

Agnes Scott Institute at Decatur Georgia is praised as a premier southern educational plant for women. The recent session closed with 230 students and emphasizes environment and self work that earns recognition from northern female colleges. President Rev EF Gaines leads a large faculty.

Agnes Scott South Agnes Scott Institute Decatur Atlanta North EF. H. Gaines D. D Institute

Weather and crop impact note from Marietta area

A report notes yesterday's temperatures were above normal with a high around 87 degrees and a low near 66, predicting a gradual rise and continued mild warmth ahead. Widespread rainfall damaged crops across the state, especially cotton and grasses, while dry spells would aid wheat and corn harvests. Also mentions "Juletty" sold by Miller in Marietta.

Imment District Mississippi Valley

City Tax Rate Restore May Be Sought Amid Budget Strains

City officials weigh restoring the former tax rate of $1.50 per $100 to increase revenue by about $135,200.72, funding schools and departments after years of salary cuts, with mayor and council preparing to seek legislative charter changes and formal resolutions this summer.

Mims Council Tax Committee of Council Nance Department of Public Schools Eit

Will Make Bust of Bartow in Atlanta

Distinguished sculptor and painter Will Teppon and Captain G. G Purse of Savannah arrive in Atlanta to consult with Mrs. K. B. Seabrook about a bust and portrait of General Bartow for Forsyth Park. Mrs Seabrook, Bartow’s widow, and Mrs. Reest, his sister, join the consultation. Teppon previously painted General McLaws.

Atlanta G. G Purse Savannah R. Folnoy Winnie Davis Richmond Will Teppon K. B. Seabrook General Bartow Syth Park Seabrook Bartow Bull Run Reest Topoon General McLaws Georgia

Convicted Grogan in One Dollar to Ten Dollar Bill Case

In a special session of the United States Court yesterday Tom Grogan a Negro was convicted while William Travis Reynolds and Dock Floyd both Negroes were acquitted. Grogan faces sentence this morning for raising one dollar bills to ten in Cobb and Jackson counties. Reynolds faced a similar charge in Jackson County. John F Miller faced pension fraud charges but his trial was postponed as the government was not ready.

Tom Grogan William Travis Reynolds Dock Floyd United States Grogan Reynolds Floyd Jackson County Cobb County John F. Miller Saverment Miller Limmsett Cada Fuse

Power Company Return Raised in Atlanta Taxation Case

Comptroller General W. A. Wright assessed Atlanta Railway and Power Company property at 1.9 million dollars in Fulton County, a 472,980 dollar increase from the company’s return. The city would receive about two thirds of the rise. Atlanta Rapid Transit Company failed to make a return by May 1. Wright will assess its property with arbitration available for disputes.

Atlabta Rapid Transit Company Ite W. A. Wright Atlanta Railway and Power Company Fulton County Wright Comptroller General Board of Arbitration Railroad Commission Power Company Transit Company Atlanta Rapid Transit Company C.J Simmons Wrist Comptroller Plac Georgia Secur Ly Investment Company Wisell Aule Allene Street Allene Mtvest Nancy M Henry Fulton ‘Auner

Poor Woman Seeks Help. Tabernacle Home Cares for Destitute

A poor white woman, young but burdened by trouble, arrived from Birmingham and sought police aid. Superintendent Mr. Peacock arranged admission to the Tabernacle Baptist Home, where volunteers provide care and nourishment until she recovers. The home reports most city cases are referred there, praising the institution's long‑needed work.

Tabernacle Baptist Home Birmingham Peacock

Milk Dealers to Register Forms Prepared for Board Approval

Dr. Bizzell, chairman of the special milk committee of the board of health, has prepared a registration blank for all milk dealers. The board may adopt the committee recommendation to revoke all licenses. Recent tests show some dealers use water. the board aims to regulate to make this practice nearly impossible in the future.

Mrs Jennie Fincher Dies After Illness

Mrs Jennie Fincher wife of J R Fincher died last night at 645 oclock at her Edigewood avenue residence after a long illness with consumption. Funeral services will be at the residence tomorrow at 934 am conducted by Rev Dickey and interment will be at Rock Springs church Bush.

Jennie Fincher J. R. Fincher Edigewood Avenue Mr. Dickey Rock Springs Church

Twenty Nine True Bills Returned Indictments

The United States grand jury returned twenty nine true bills yesterday with most indictments focusing on moonshining. Ella Jinks, an African American woman, was indicted for sending an obscene letter through the mails amid a local dispute. John Chatten, a white man, was indicted for robbing the post office at Weir in Lumpkin County, with Matthew McDonald charged as an accomplice and previously convicted and sent to the penitentiary.

John Chatten United States Eila Jinks Ella Weir Lumpkin County Matthew McDonald

Richards Sues for $1000 Damages Against City and Clemons

A. B. Richards, by Felder and Rountree, filed suit for $1000 against the city and J. F. Clemmons. It alleges Clemmons, a plumber, obtained a permit to excavate on Central Avenue, the hole was negligently left uncovered, and Richards fell in, suffering serious injuries.

J. F. Clemmons B. Richards Felder & Rountree Clemmons Central Avenue Mietz Richanis

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