Coroner Jury Frees Suspects in Berta Jackson Case
The coroner's jury after a five hour session released Flowers and two Black boys, saying no evidence tied them to the murder of Berta Jackson. Witnesses contradicted claims, and blood stains were deemed not human by Dr. Smith, while residents and the Constitution reporter testified about sightings, tracks, and Flowers's actions surrounding the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta Jackson
Flowers
Sherif Calley
Parker
Link
Constitution
The
Berta
Judas A. Parker
Berty
Walt
Covington
Atlanta
Talley
Dr. Smith
Fragmentary witness account links to a possible foul play case
A neighbor recalls hearing a fall near 4 PM Wednesday and describes searching a house without success for clothes belonging to a missing person. The speaker suspects foul play involving Bertz, but defers action, believing Plowers should initiate inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta
Plowers
Charlea Mercer
Bertz
Perjury charge leads to arrest of Maloney Publishing head
Thomas J. Maloney, president of Maloney Publishing, was arrested on perjury charges after a grand jury indictment. The case relates to testimony given in a U S court hearing on a dispute with Foote and Davies over Atlanta city directory practices. Bond set and posted. case tied to long running feud and prior injunction bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Maloney
Maloney Publishing Company
Yenteriay
United States Grand In
Benjamin H. Hill
United States Court
Maroney Publishing Company
Foote & Davies Company
J. H. Rinard
Maroney
United States
Angler
Maloney
C. Fuller
Robert Alston
Atlenta City
Maloney Company
Atlanta
Foote & Davies Airectory
Foote & Davica Company
Hill
Ais
Foote & Davies
Boy Killed by Train at Central Station in Chattanooga
A seven year old boy named Wey Evans was run over and killed at Central station on the Southern railway in Chattanooga Tennessee. He was playing under the car shed and attempted to cross in front of an approaching train. The collision crushed his skull in what is described as the second such incident in a short span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Wey Evans
Central Station
Southern Railway
Fortune claim ties Knoedler family to Berlin estate
Special dispatch from Chattanooga reports Charles Knoedler, a First National bank paying teller, received a Berlin authorities certificate declaring a large fortune left to his late father’s family in Germany. The notice requests proof of parentage and details on the extent of the estate. Knoedler has one sister and two brothers in the area, with both parents deceased.
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Knoedler
Chattanooga
Tenn
Charles Nneedier
First National Bank
Berlin
Germany
Old Country
Mr. Knoedler
Knoaker
Deep Mystery In Jury Deliberations On Local Case
The jury questioned witnesses about a boy’s claim of seeing a child named Berta and a supposed bogey track. Flowers denied suspicions and maintained he knew nothing to aid the inquiry. Negro boys Jethro Argish and Mate Willingham were examined with no new facts arising. The jury released suspects but adjourned to Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Berta
Niay
Flowers
Tink
Alexander
Manny
Berry
Matt
Link Cout
Decatur
Sweeping boycott set for July 1 by Atlanta trades federation
The Federation of Trades at a closed meeting approved a citywide boycott of all employers using non union labor. The action, to take effect after July 1, targets manufacturers contractors and others employing non union workers. Union members will be urged not to rent houses built by non union contractors. The federation also discussed a nine hour workday demand by painters and decorators, progress of machinist strikes, and plans to support strikers in Lockport and barber price standardization. Labor Day plans were also scheduled to be developed for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of ‘Trades
Atlanta
Building Trades Council
Federation of Trades
Federation
Arsa
Holly Manufacturing Company
Lockport
Holly Company
Wm. Strauss
J. W. Bridwell
Wm. Robinson
Te Ff
Presbyterian Hospital Opens July First With Exercises
The new Presbyterian hospital will formally open on July 1 with exercises and several addresses by prominent Presbyterians. Rev. Richard Orme Flynn will open with a prayer, and Dr. J. W. Bridewell Dr. Theron Ries Dr. S. Ro Holderty and Hon. Hoke Smith will speak. The two story brick building sits near the state capitol on Central place. The Ladies Auxiliary met to arrange details while hospital beds have been ordered and should arrive soon for installation. The facility aims to admit patients by the first of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Hospital
Richard Orme Flynn
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
J. W. Bridewell
First Presbyterian Church
Theron Ries
Central, Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Young Men's Christian Association
Coca Cola Case Nearing Verdict In Revenue Fight
Yesterday the Coca Cola Company case against Collector H A Rucker neared closure as evidence finished and closing speeches by Reuben Arnold for the plaintiff and George L Bell for the defense were heard. Judge Newman would then charge the jury. Testimony included Thomas A Crampton, chief chemist, who discussed Coca Cola analysis, with D G Furse and J S Baird also testifying.
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Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Internal
H. A. Rucker
Reuben Arnold
Asalatani United States
George L. Bell
Bell
Arnold
Newman
Thomas A. Crampton
Revenue Department
Washington
D. G. Furse
J. 5. Baird
Death notices for Herbert L Reeves and Jennie Fincher
Death of Herbert L Reeves occurs in Campbell county at grandparents home with funeral by Dr W Quilan at 10 AM. Funeral of Jennie Fincher reported, buried at Rock Springs after services by Rev J H Dickey at Grace Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Reeves
Reeves
Campbell County
Frank Reeves
Harrig Street
W. Quilan
Trinity Church
Jennie Fincher
Jénnie Fincher
J. R. Fincher
Nat Rock Springs
Odd Fellows Celebrate Fulton Lodge Anniversary Night
Fulton lodge No. 22 10 O F observed a large anniversary with over 400 members and wives attending on Decatur street. Deputy Grand Aire John B. Goodwin Grand Warden John A Hynde and others delivered addresses while B A Bray presided. Refreshments followed the exercises in a festive program praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Lodge
Decatur Street
John B. Goodwin
John A. Hynde
Alex Cittler
C. ¢. Houston
W. #. Shearer
B. A. Bray
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Alcaims
Hooper Alexander
DeKalb County
Mulltyerson
Claude A. Smith
Hope
Spot
Matt Williuchem
Howe
Galves
Mr. Flowers
Herta
Jethro English
Jethro
Mercer
Bette
Berta Wad
BR. F. Flowers
Berta Ik
Judab Parker
Martele
Maier & Berkele
Whitehall Street
T. J Matone
of Publishing Co
B. H. Hill
Agsinat
Juletty
Miller
Marietta
Inderses
Scops
Building ‘Trades Council
Indies
Erle BH
New York
Chautauqua Lake
Dustalo
Erle Ror
Cincinnati
Tcket
H.C. Holatird
Cin- Henett
Argon
ODD Fellows
Cook
Lee
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D.C
Seaboard Aa Line
Seaboard Air Line E Railway
Athens
Cross Hill
Morris Lithia Springs
8. C
Wilmington
N. Y
Morehead City
Fosnerby
N. C
Lincolnton
N.C
Old Point
Virginia Beach
Baltimore
Norfolk
Slane Ante
Norfol
C.D
Bartram & Sromng
North Pryor
Eiseman Eros
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, Md
Pryor and
Alabama Streets
Frank E. Block Co
Fiseman Bros
Urdays
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
Esseman Bros. Outfitters
Whitehall Si
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