Grand Jury Probes Fulton County Board Charges
A Fulton County grand jury met in special session Tuesday to hear pre election graft and irregularities claims against the county board of commissioners. Oscar Mills and H M Wood testified, Mills charging neglect of state interests for personal gain and Wood asked about contract methods and failed bids. Commissioner Tully Waters, summoned, planned to testify Thursday and back his charges, while Wood remained uncommunicative.
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Board of County Commissioners
Churstay
Waters
Oscar Mills
H. M. Wood
Mills
Commonwealth of
Fulton County
Clerie Wood
Tully Waters
Wood
Jury room exit hints at brief remarks on testimony
Witness Iie offered only a few words as he left reporters. The case centers on Waters accusation that Barber Asphalt purchases were authorized at a set rate but a cheaper material was substituted without altering county price.
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Iie
Mr. Waters
Barber Asphalt Company
Hen Lays Egg the Size of a Pill in Summer Heat
A guano dealer, I M Kirk, brings a strange white object to The Constitution office. The city editor and a reporter test it by asking for an egg. The object, about twice a thimble size and crooked in places, is described as a hen ess. Kirk asserts a perfectly normal hen laid it, illustrating oddball summer folklore.
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I. M. Kirk
Maddox & ‘Rucker
Constitution Office
Body of C. Q. Baushell Arrives in Atlanta for Interment
The body of C O Baushell 23 of 275 Whitehall street killed in a wreck near Springfield Missouri will arrive in Atlanta early Wednesday and be taken to Union City at 2 oclock for interment He was a train passenger at the time of the accident and lived with his aunts Mrs A E Wehner and Miss Lily Baushell with two brothers in the city
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C. O. Baushel
Whitehall Street
Springfield
Atlanta
Union City
Mr. Baushell
Baushell
Airs
A. E. We
Senate Moves To Fast Track Trust Legislation
Washington June 16 President Wilson presses for a full antitrust program this session and allies prepare to push the trust bills through the senate. Democrats and Republicans show limited cooperation as adjournment in six weeks is touted. The president forecasts committee reports on railroad securities and omnibus bills within two weeks.
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Washington
Wilson
Democratic Senate
Senate
Congress
James
Kentucky
House
Pink Shirt Twin Edward Haight Sentenced in Pottsville Robbery
Edward Haight one of the pink shirt twins was sentenced to nine to ten years in the eastern penitentiary and fined $500 for the jewel theft at W L Shaefer's Pottsville home. Haight, 31, said to have a New Orleans wife, admitted many robberies from Florida to New Jersey and to a recent jail break at Bridgeton New Jersey.
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Pottsville
Edward Haight
Pink Short
W. L. Shaefer
Eastern Penitentiary
Haight
New Orleans
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Bridgeton
N. J
Columbus Hotel Clerk Charged with Larceny
Columbus Ga June 16 a warrant was signed this afternoon for 3 D Jones former clerk of the Hotel Ravine charging him with larceny after treason it is alleged that Jones is short in his accounts with the hotel in the sum of 309 Jones has not been arrested as his whereabouts are unknown
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Columbus
D. Jones
Ravine
Jones
Senate approves foreign aid and pension bills in minutes
Washington June 6 in three minutes the senate passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill totaling 4 259 000 and the pension appropriation bill carrying 164 000 000 this rapid approval followed swift chamber action on the measures delivered as a concise financial package.
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Washington
Senate
Gov Eberhart Leads in Minnesota Primary Returns
St. Paul June 16 returns late tonight show Governor A O Eberhart with a substantial lead over W B Lee in the Republican subernatorial race. In the Democratic subernatorial contest W S Hammond leads Daniel Lawler. Hugh T Halbert polls about three to one over W N Westerlund for the progressive nomination for governor.
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St. Paul
Sum
Minnesota
A. 0
Eberhart
W. B. Lee
W. S. Hammond
Daniel Lawler
Hugh T. Halbert
W. N. Westerlund
Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices for Stillmore Area
Mrs James Warren of near Stillmore dies at about 60 from paralysis. Survived by husband and five children, formerly Miss Dasher, reared in Bryan county. Funeral at Warren cemetery led by Rev Williamson from Vidalia. W. R. Scarborough, Dublin, dies at sanitarium in Sandersvale aged 76. son Homer Scarborough wins wrestling notes this year. Culvert, 13, dies in private sanitarium. body to Sparta for funeral. survived by wife mother and sister. Sadie Audoin, 38, dies at 891 Capitol Ave. husband A B Audoin. funeral at Greenberg Bond chapel, West View burial. W. R. Tyson, 13, dies at private sanitarium. funeral at residence 1 Kennedy St. interment North View. Rev Henry Pace officiating. Arthur Mitchell Runette, 1, dies at home on West Twelfth St. funeral this afternoon at 3:50, West View. Mittie Summerell, 11 Porter St. funeral Tuesday at 3. West View. E M Page Jr, infant son, dies at 209 Kennedy St. at Donehoo's chapel. funeral arrangements later. Sam Suard funeral after roof fall to be held this afternoon at 3. interment Casey’s Cemetery. Mrs E F Davis’s body to be taken to Clay Brandon’s chapel. arrangements later. W G Maloney’s body to Lafayette Ga for funeral and interment.
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James Warren
Stillmore
T. Culvert
Tne
Sparta
A. T. Culvert
Daisy Hearn
Sadie Audoin
Capitol Avenue
A. B Audoin
Greenberg & Bond
West View
W. R. Tyson
Sauterlam
Kennedy Street
Henry Pace
North View
Arthur Mitchell Runette
Wilson Runette
West Twelfth Street
Mittie
G. Summerell
Porter Street
E. M. Page, Jr
Ana
J. M. Page
Donehoo's Chapel
Plain Talk About The Girls at Hull House Convention
Jane Addams led a Hull House session recounting the Fairy Baby myth to urge immigrant women, especially older ones, toward fellowship. Detectives found Italian and Jewish versions, with tales of devils and dangerous parentage used to urge obedience, while officials urged restricting gifts and pushing state care for dependents. The program also covered immigrant women issues and school programs as officers led by Mrs Pennybacker faced ballot today.
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Hull House
Tech Social Center
Jane Addams
Bliss Addams
Miss Addams
Misa Addams
Edward A
Sociology
University of Wisconsin
General Federation
Russ
Percy ¥. Pennybacker
Chance for recovery of Capt. E. E. West
Captain E West of Rome Georgia formerly of the United States Marine Corps attempted suicide yesterday in Chattanooga Tennessee by shooting. He is reported to be somewhat improved today, with chances for recovery seen as favorable by attending physicians, though the bullet entering his temple likely caused total blindness if he recovers. Delicious Shortenkes and Pastry now made in a fifty with Alrmixt Self-Its ing Flour. Needy no leavening nor mixing. Results guaranteed. Ask your grocer Advy.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
K. West
Rome
United States Marine Corps
West
Roosevelt Lecture Draws Packed Royal Geographical Society
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt spoke in London to explain how he mapped the Davida river in Brazil. The Burlington Gardens theater held 700 but drew a thousand attendees, with many officials and dignitaries present. A demand for access led to crowds outside and a guarded, orderly reception inside.
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London
Theodore Roosevelt
Royal Geographical Society
Douglas William Freshfield
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Faward Grey
Farl Grey
Canada
Lord Bryce
Farl Curzen
Walter H. Page
Forsyth Theaters Show Mix Of Musical and Drama
The Forsyth program this week features sevengels and a Pathe Weekly with a lively lineup from opening novelty to a tropical set. Claude Gallingwater and Edith Lyle star in Wives of the Rich, while Jane and O'Donnel teach patience and Emma Francis and Arabian performers thrill. Neptune's Daughter at Grand theater draws 11,800 viewers in two days and is hailed as a peak of dramatic art. The Jewel Kelley company performs A Desperate Chance at Hijau with elaborate stage effects, and The Russian melodrama Ror Her Bake is promoted for neat work.
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Cas de Forsyth
the Forsyth
Pathe
Claude Gallingwater
Edith Lyle
Ax Niere
Playler
Genaro
Bailey
Shecessey
Jane
O'Donnel
Emma Francis
Bowran Lrothera
AL Me Gaga
Annette Kellermann
Neptune
Jowell Kelley
Theodore Kremier
Riddell
Pittaburg
Smith and Jennings Winning at Augusta
Augusta, Ga June 16 The South Atlantic States tournament moved into the second round of the men's singles with several three set matches Costa three setters. Victor Smith of Atlanta defeated SL Nurnberger of Augusta 2 8 Wes 7 Jennings of Atlanta beat W Martin of Augusta 6 4 7 9 10 8 Wilson of Atlanta defeated Merry in three sets Jennings then beat Wilson both of Atlanta 6 4 7 9 10 8 Codman Beaufort S C defeated Fort 6 7 6 3 in a third round match A round trip excursion to Valley Falls offered June 19 by Southern Railway
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Augusta
Victor Smith
Atlant
SL. Nurnberger
Wes
Jennings
Atlanta
W Martin
Auguste
Tina
Wun Faegga
Wilson
Merry
Lidin
Wilsom
OY Codman
Beaufort
8. C
Fort
Apr
Codman
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Clerk Wood
C. Q. Baushell
Mozley
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir Co
Atlanta, Ga
Ivy
Want
South
Main
Columbo Hotel
Palm Beach
Norfolk
Geo. Muse Clothing Company
W. R. Scarborough
Dublin
J—w. R Scarborough
Sandersvale
Homer
Scarborough
Charles Watkins
Mason's Church
Thee Burchyard
The
Woodmen of the World
Masons
Denehoo’s Chapel
W. B. Tyson
Mittie Summerell
Sam Dillard
Funera
Sam Suuard
Casey
Nesat Barclay & Brandon
E. F. Davis
F. Davis
Savannah
Barclay & Brandon's
W. G. Maloney
Lafayette
Capt
E. E. West
Roosevelt
Keith Vaudeville
Smith
Jexcursion Vallulah
Southern Railway
van Winkle
Andrew J. Paxton, Jr
Sales Mgr
Kryptok
Peachtree St
Rae
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