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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1912

Page

14

Nomination to the seven member city board for two years

The document nominates Wimer L. Moore Richard M. Hare Ohrig Hasiz J. N. Renfroe Rob in Coriey Oscar Hishs and Charles WW. Berkhardt to serve on a seven member board for a two year term as provided by the ordinance. Details mention inspection of quality and quantity and creation of a city office for smoke inspector. The nomination is to be ratified in a Baltimore convention or by John Westcott of Camden.

Andice Seid Seid Ordinance, Following Citizens: of This Ally, To ‘Wimer’ L. Moore Richard M. “Hare “Ohrig’ Hasiz J. N. Renfroe Robi'n Coriey Oscar Hishs Charles ‘Ww. Berkhardt Namination Gore Ams Cinerea Baltimore Woodrow ‘Wilson John Westcott Camden Nn

City council backs charter change to close Forsyth viaduct underpasses

A council resolution urges securing state charter amendment or special authority to close Forsyth Street viaduct underpasses. It cites traffic congestion in downtown on Peachtree and Whitehall and proposes widening access by raising Forsyth Street grade and opening the viaduct fully for public use while coordinating with Western and Atlantic railroad terminals.

Forsyth Stree Ubridge Committees Peachtree Whitehalh Streatag Forsyth Street Aaid Street Buslneas Alabama Mitchelje Western and Atlantic Railroad General Assembly of Georgia

Central Georgia plans large bond issue and stock offering

The Central of Georgia Railway asks the railroad commission on Thursday to approve 15 million dollars in preferred stock issued to current stockholders. Cash raised will retire 15 million dollars of outstanding first and second income bonds. Stockholders later vote on 375 million dollars in first mortgage bonds for the system, with 40.6 million for refunds and 25 million for extensions and improvements.

Railroad Commission Central of Georgia Railway Company Savantinah Central Philip Cook Central of Georgia Himneals Central

Desperado Fisherman? Desperado Captured in Indiana

Desperado George Blackburn linked to parole violation is under arrest in Indianapolis after a letter to his sweetheart Una Gadamanoee led to his capture. Blackburn identified as Levi Lockhart, sought for parole violation from Michigan City Prison, previously shot Policeman Dawson in Owensboro. He was arrested at St bowls and faces transfer to Dur ee Lockhart Penitentiary.

Indianapolis Ind George Blackburn

Baptists Launch Fund Drive for Bessie Tift College

A campaign aiming to raise a substantial endowment for Bessie Tift College was announced in Forsyth with Miers elected chair of the cooperative committee. Plans include fundraising in Atlanta, headquarters at 411 Atlanta National Bank Building, and a goal to expand Georgia girls’ education beyond present capacity.

Atlanta Baptists of Atelanta Bessie Tift College Etre’ College Forsyth Atlants Miers Ay Minohéon Aragon Bessie Tift HK. S. Jackson Atlanta National Bank Smith Mattie Morris Bhagélation Atudenta Robert 8. MacArthur The Baptist Tabernacle William Russell Owen Capt 1Tol Georgia H. H. Tift Atignta Baptists

Boston to Open World’s First Appendicitis Hospital

Boston reports plans to open the world’s only hospital dedicated solely to appendicitis treatment next October. A large Beacon Street section of the Hilps estate has been donated for the hospital, including a building suitable for both ward and private patients.

Boston Hilps Beacon Street

Chapman Heads Macon Schools Executive Change

Macon Georgia June 17 Special At an executive session of the board of education Kyle T Alfriend longtime Lanier and Gresham high school superintendent resigned The board asked Bibb county schools superintendent C B Chapman to fill the vacancy and no one has yet been named to replace Chapman The board plans a new 100000 school building for the high schools Chapman asked to be assigned as high schools principal Henry George a former Macon policeman shot himself after a long depression and left a note I am tired of lying Fifteen applicants will be examined by the Georgia state board of embalmers in Macon tomorrow with P L Torbett of Columbus presiding Roland Kis resigned as solicitor general of the Macon city court and J L Hall was appointed H A Mathews of Milledgeville recently named to the circuit but temporary appointments made here for his request Drunks in city court fines to rise to 10 75 next Monday morning

Macon Board of Education Kyle T. Alfriend Lanier High School Gresham High School C. B. Chapman Bibb County Alffiend Chapman Alfriend Henry George Self Fourth Street Jy. S Raley Manu State Board OF Embalmers Georgia State Board of Embalmers P. L. Torbett Columbus Atlanta J. H. Burghard C. L. Stevenson Mouljtrié W. E. Pratt Augusta State Undertakers Roland Kis Resians Roland Iil Maconelty Court Daly

Little 3 Year Old At The Convention

Margaret Davis Hundley, called Dixie Belle, drew attention among delegates wives in Chicago as her parents Oscar and Margaret Hundley sent for the negro nurse from Birmingham to care for her. The toddler arrived with a birthday celebration planned at her home.

Chicago Margaret Davis Hundley Dixie Belle Birmingham Ala Oscar KR. Hundley Chicago. Littles Margaret Margaret Arlyangea

Movement Begun to Name Mayor Gaynor

A movement has started in New York to designate Gaynor as mayor after unspecified prompts. Organizers urge civic leaders and residents to back the effort, citing leadership and policy direction as key factors.

Gaynor

New Trial Sought for Dr McNaughton in Murder Case

The supreme court heard an extraordinary motion for a new trial for Dr. W. J. McNaughton of Emanuel county who faces the death penalty for the murder of Fred Flanders, with Mrs. Flanders indicted for complicity. If denied, McNaughton must seek clemency from the governor and pardon board, a challenging path in current times.

W. J. McNaughton Emanuel County Supreme Court McNaughton Porson Fred Flanders Emanuel Superior Court McNaighton

Preacher Arrested for False Pretenses in Alabama Case

Rev A P Ridgeway once editor of the Junea County Courier and Ovett Miss minister was arrested in Mobile on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses using two checks drawn on a Corinth Miss bank. J C Landrum Jr cashier Bank of Ovett filed the complaint. Ridgeway says the money was a loan pending equipment arrangements with Landrum.

Mobile Ala Laurel Miss A. P. Ridgeway Junea Ridgeway Landrum Qvett Observer

Eagles Gather at Augusta Aerie Convention Opens

Augusta Ga June 17 Specially The district aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene here tomorrow at 4 o clock Delegations from North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama will be represented Fully 2960 are expected They will stay three days Elaborate plans for entertainment have been made and it is believed to be the largest convention the district has seen A special train brought 306 delegates from Savannah tonight to secure the next convention for that city The first district officers will be elected here.

Augusta Oreer of Eagles North South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Savannah

Honeymoon Auto Fatality Claims Wealthy Couple

Erie Pennsylvania June 17 T A Snider a Cincinnati manufacturer and his wife on their honeymoon were killed when their car was struck by a fast train at a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern crossing near Harbor Creek. Miss Ethel Stanton was seriously hurt and chauffeur Harold Leet escaped with minor injuries. The Sniders bodies were described as terribly mutilated. Snider, 70, had married Mrs. Harry Stanton, the widow of a Philadelphia woolen manufacturer, three months earlier.

Erie T. A. Snider Cincinnati Ohio Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Harbor Creek Here Ethel Stanton Snide Snider Harry Stanton Philadelphia Snider Wag

Hot Weather Hair Care With Newbro's Herpicide

An advertisement promotes Newbro's Herpicide as essential for scalp cleanliness during heat. It claims the product destroys the scalp fungi causing gondruft itching and hair loss, relieves itching instantly, and leaves a cool clean sensation with a pleasant odor.

Newbro

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