Indictments in bunco case loom over city justice scene
The report details a wide set of indictments against police officers, a councilman, and several others for liquor violations, bribery, and gaming activities. It notes Lieut Shaw accused of misappropriating $5500, payoffs to officers, and a gaming house run in Carnegie Way. Bench warrants issued, bail posted, and trial scheduling discussed amid court routine.
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Fingleaders
Bunco
Trust
Shaw
N. L. Davis
Davis
Solicitor-General
Councilmanic Banco
Kimball House
Merchants and Mechanics Bank
West End
Council
Payne
West
Nat McWhorter
McWhorter
Poole
E. C. Poole
A. Lamar Poola
Carnegie Way
Atlanta
Martin Marely
Highsmith
Steve Felder
Felder
Ernest Poole
Edi Fils
Banco
Aldine Chambers
Police Commission
Sheriff’s Office
Lfe
Boykin
L Lkely
Sperior Court
Huelness
Humphriaz
Thomas
Valdosta
City Council set to vote on police report Monday
City leaders debate ratification of the majority police report and Couch recommendations as factions predict a narrow majority adoption. Mayor Key may veto, while others expect strong public pressure shaping a lively council session Monday.
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Ita
Monay
Serlatim
Beavers
Poole
Waggoner
Shaw
Payne
West
Jones
Whalley
Key
Atlanta
City Hall
Council
Banco
Miss Lillian Jacobs Atlanta Girl Dies in Boston
Miss Lillian Jacobs of Atlanta died at a private Boston hospital Friday at 4 p.m. after a weeks illness from pneumonia contracted en route home. She was the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Stonewall R Jacobs of 630 East North Ave. Body to be returned to Atlanta. funeral plans pending. Japan has three women representatives traveling through America studying methods for a solution to a problem.
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Lillian Jacobs
Atlanta
Boston
Miss Jacobs
Stonewall R. Jacobs
East North Avenue
Japan
America
Gurone
CANDIDATES READY FOR LEGISLATIVE FIGHT IN GEORGIA
Campaign drift highlights unopposed Senator L C Brown for president pro tem and A P Griffin seeking re election as doorkeeper with C H Murchingen opposing. Messenger race sees C M Hooks up against A E Strother. Reverend J W G Watkins slated as chaplain. Speaker race looms as Nellisa confirms bid after two year buildup. pledge of broad cross faction support and backing from governor elect allies.
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L. C. Brown
Clarke
Senate
A. P. Griffin
DeKalb
C. H
J. W. G. Watkins
Clayton
House
Nellisa
Atlanta
Sucess
Nelli
Gregston
George Carswell
Wilkinson ‘Sounty
Committee On Rules
Thare
House of Representatives
Georgia Senate elects leader amid assurances from 44 senators
In Midway, Clay declared he has assurances from 44 senators to win on the first ballot for president of the Georgia Senate, needing 26 to elect. He pledged fairism and suggested placing capable Sanatara on committees, hoping to emulate his father’s tenure. Howard Ennta, in Midledgeville, asserted his own inevitable bid for state House speakership, claiming broad support and a businesslike, productive administration.
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Clay
Senate
Georgia
Georgia Senate
Mia
J. B. Roberts
Lindley W Camp
John
Wood
Howard Ennta
Midledgeville
Howard Hants Wan
Bis
Atlanta
House
Confession False Declares Arthur Confession False Declares Arthur
Mrs. Glenn testified about rings and jewelry dropped in a car and claimed she suspected being framed. Police arrested Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Highsmith and Mendenhall after an investigation, with Arthur denying his confession while Mendenhall asserted it. All three remained held on suspicion pending further inquiry.
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Po Mea
Glenn
Arthur
Highsmith
Mendenhall
Woodall Seeks Police Supervision of Pool Rooms
Councilman Woodall surveys Atlanta pool rooms crowding around green-topped tables. He claims at least 104 roving patrons per room, says pool halls foster idleness and crime, and calls for more police supervision and a higher tax. If shut down locally, he favors relocating operations downtown where policing is easier.
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Ély
Atlanta
Woodalla
Woodall
Atlanta Guard battalion organized for action in city
Atlanta forms a three infantry company battalion plus one machine gun unit. Major Charles P. Byrd leads the effort and the battalion is quartered at the Auditorium armory. Officers for Companies EB FP G and H are listed, with Major Charles F H Cox commanding and Lt. Charles B. Thompson as adjutant.
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Atlanta
National Guard
War Department
Charles P. Byrd
Old Guard of
Old Guard
Georgia
Byrd
Infantry
Thomas W. Bulfin
George K. Churchill
Benjamin M. Sykan
FE C Meredith
Harry A. Heinz
Otis J. Holmes
Gerald P. O'Keefe
Wililam B. Midgett
Wililam B. Midgett; Second Leutenant
Richard C. Endicott
Tre C. Sanders
Leutenant
JT. Allan
Divie L. Thornton
Charles FH. Cox
Charles B. Thompson
Political Heads Likely to Fall in Bonus Battle
A war bonus fight looms in Congress with vast costs and potential political fallout for both parties. Senator Underwood opposes the measure on economy grounds, as lawmakers weigh votes and reelect implications. The Georgia delegation is expected to back the bill, aided by the American Legion lobby, while details shift from house to senate.
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United States
Congress
Underwood
Alabama
Senate
House
Georgia
Senatoraand'a
Watson
American Legion
FP. W. Galbarith, Jr
Senate Finance Committee
Veterans bonus plans debated by commerce chamber
The U S Chamber of Commerce opposed a cash bonus for ex service men, urging focus on rehabilitation over cash payments. It warned that monthly deficits and mounting debt would burden families nationwide, urging preservation of resources and taxation relief.
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U. &. Commerce Chamber
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Congress
Thunder Showers Probable Sunday Forecast from Washington
Local and Washington forecasts call for partly cloudy skies today with a high around 90 degrees. The weather office predicts thunder showers likely Sunday. Saturday's heat lingered, and indications point to a repeatly hot day with possible storms.
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Washington
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