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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1915

Page

12

Macon Warehouse to be Enlarged

After the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Macon Bonded Warehouse it was announced the facility will nearly double in capacity before the next cotton harvest. Over 140,080 bales were stored this year in its first season under new management. All officers were re elected. Severe actions to enforce life saving rules at county lakes were ordered following two drownings at local outing clubs. Five clubs operate lakes. only one has a dedicated lifeguard. Lena Nagel, 89, longtime Macon teacher, died at her daughter’s home on Second Street.

Jim Atlanta Georgia Florida F. Heima Blao Macon Lena Nagel Sarah Hall

Whitfield County Elusive Jrailbird Makes Third Escape

Dalton Ga June 21 Sheriff Charley Connally returned from Webb City Missouri with Arthur Painter wanted for burglary jail breaking and misdemeanors. Painter was captured but liberated by sympathizing friends and escaped again. Missouri officials will prosecute aiding prisoners. Sheriff Connally was reimbursed for expenses by Missouri authorities.

Dalton Painter Georgia Bai Missouri Connally

Stormy Police Board Session Promised Over Trials and Report

The adjourned police board meeting tonight could be the busiest in history. It will weigh the Detective Chie New port Sanford trial and the Drake committee report criticizing Chief Beavers. Chief Lanford faces charges by Station Sergeant S A Roberts over a telephone curse claim, amid alleged department friction.

Police Board Chie Newport Sanford Drake Committee Beavers Lanford S. A. Roberts

Coyote Gifted to Zoo by Clifford Ragsdale

Clifford Ragsdale of Atlanta and son of Alderman J N Ragsdale presented a coyote to the Grant Park zoo. The animal was brought from Nebraska and installed in a berth at the sac Monday. Ragsdale is in the west with allied forces and buying horses from western dealers.

Clifford Ragsdale Atlanta J. N. Ragsdale Grant Park Nebraska J. Or Cochran Mr. Ragsdale West

Banquet Tendered Cotton Oil Men

An elaborate banquet was tendered the employees of the Atlanta district by the Southern Cotton Oil company at the Hotel Ainley last night in recognition of faithful service during the year ending May 31. District manager F. H. Lamar and assistant district manager J. P. Chivers headed a list of officers and guests including B. H. Burgess and W. D. Halk among others in attendance.

Atlanta Southern Cotton Oil Company Ainley Southern Cotton Ofl‘company F. H. Lamar J. PF. Chivers Ww. L. Wisdom F. PF. Wisdom D. L. Witmx McD. Brittain D. McMeth DB. Barker W. Pues MW. GU D. H. Cameron W. Thompson

Florida Planter And Negro Employee Murdered on Saturday

Eakins, a prominent planter and merchant, was killed near Green yija Florida on Saturday afternoon along with a black employee. Both bodies were found in the road riddled with bullets, likely shot from ambush. Officers made no arrests. Janking was buried in Greenville today. he is survived by a wife.

W. Eakins Greenyija Fla Raparta Janking Greenville

Atlanta Playgrounds See Big Attendance Rise This Week

Florence M. Tibbets reports attendance across Atlanta public playgrounds reached 16 430 for the first full week open this season, up from 9 404 last year. Eleven playgrounds for white children and two for negroes are included. Grant Park led with 2 629 and Ponce de Leon with 1 164. A schedule lists inter playground baseball and volleyball events beginning Tuesday at various parks.

Florence M. Tibbets Atlanta Hig Iba Grant Park Ponce de Leon Park Ivy Street Adair Park Pine Hill Dargan Park Joyner Park Springvale Park English Avenue School Mims Park Ponce Ie Leon Ira Street Storr's Wehoo jGray Street Forvals Ponce de Leon Adair’ Park Mims Dargan Mima Park Jroyner English Avenue Engish Avenue Ana da D: Park Alr Pe Ivy Grant Ira

Plans for New School Accepted by the Board

The board of education approved plans for the Meador Goldsmith school and work will start immediately. Superintendent Landrum and architects Battle and Rarillimbent examined the donated lot, 236 by 700 feet, bounded by Rice, Church, Cobb and Marietta, with park beautification planned. A special sewer will be requested since the site sits below Marietta Street.

Meador Goldsmith School Board of Education Landrum Architecta Battle City Park Department Marietta Breet

Dalton Prepares for Baptist Young People's Union Meet

Dalton Ga June 21 Special The city is in gala attire for the Baptist Young People's union state convention to convene here next Tuesday. Stores streets and First Baptist church are decorated with the union colors. About five hundred delegates expected with accommodations arranged. Sessions run through Thursday evening. Colonel Sam P Maddox will welcome the guests. Atlantes will send 125 delegates. Volunteers from various denominations aiding entertainment with several social events planned.

Dalton Secial Baptist Young People's Union State Convention First Baptist Church vAbout Sam P. Maddox Committee On Atlantes

Moise Deleon Dies After Yearlong Disappearance

Moise Deleon, aged 40s, Atlanta contractor, died Monday morning at his home 111 East North Avenue. Once missing after August 7, 1911, he was found in an Australian hospital following memory loss. He had lived at 744 Piedmont Avenue a year earlier and was brought back to Atlanta in fragile health. Survived by his wife and three children.

Moise Deleon Atlanta East North Avenue Mr. DeLeon Piedmont Avenue W. DeLeon Chicago Logata

Atlanta Attorney Fined $60 for Contempt of Court

Daan B. Fryman, Atlanta attorney, was fined $60 for contempt of court by the state court of appeals Monday afternoon. He was directed to pay the fine. The contempt arose from statements in a motion for rehearing after losing in municipal court and on appeal. Fryman claimed the court had not read the record, prompting the contempt citation. Attorney General Gries presented the court’s case.

Daan B. Fryman Atlanta State Court of Appeals Ryan Court of Appeals Ryman Atldnta Gries Cosa

Accused Blind Tiger Kills Witness Father

Quitman Ga June 23 Special Allen Johnson an old negro was shot and instantly killed by Joe Traylor not her negro here yesterday because Johnsons son had given evidence against Traylor in a blind tiger case Traylor went to the Johnson home to shoot up the family and the old man went out to remonstrate with him Trayler made his escape

Quitman Allen Johnson Joe Traylor Johnson Traylor

Berry School Student Drowns While Bathing in Oostanaula River

In Rome Georgia Hugh Sewell of Leoma Tennessee a Berry school student drowned while swimming in the Oostanaula River near Rome He was not a strong swimmer and went beyond his depth his companions recovered his body about twenty minutes later Physicians failed to revive him The body was taken to Leoma escorted by Principal Atkine and Warner Sowell The school held a memorial service and plans to fund a memorial for needy youth.

Rome Speaigl Ogatanaula Hugh Sewell Lcoma, Tenn Berry School Leoma Brincipal Atkine Warner Sowell

Brown resigns from ninth ward health board

Brown, the ninth ward representative on the board of health, submitted his resignation to the general council Monday and it was adopted. He began his term January 1 this year with three years remaining. The council also did not elect a successor to I. C. Green on the park commission from the fourth ward. Charles G. Bowen will be elected to that vacancy with the fourth ward delegation's endorsement.

LN. Brown Board of Health General Council Brown Thrush I. C. Green Park Commission Charles 4. Bowen

Probable Slayer of Bandera Bryan Wounded Near Waycross

Waycross Ga June 21 A negro, thought to be Bandera Bryan’s murderer, was found near the Atlantic Coast Line track at Waresboro with a broken right leg and severe bruises. He is barely conscious and has given several conflicting statements, claiming the name Jam Wright. No train incident reported in the area today.

Waycross Bandera Gryan Tift County Waresboro Hig Jam Wright

Auto Riders Fired Upon By Rider of Shy Mule in Whitfield County

In Dalton Georgia on a Sunday ride Hubert Juda and companions were fired on by a rival rider near Gilbert farm. The assailant chased the auto, fired with a large revolver, injuring one person. The rider and mule escaped, with no action taken yet but likely inquiry.

Whitfield County Dalton Hubert Juda Atte Gibert Gilbert

Auto owner claims right in court dispute over wreck

July term of court hears designation about an automobile owner who says Jugd acted within rights and followed all laws, asserting he nearly wiped his car when the shooting occurred.

Jugd

Suez Landlord Sued for $2000 in Fame Georgia Suit

A damaged OCR notice reports Mery filed a $2000 damage claim against her landlord HH J Classing in Fame Georgia alleging injury from a fall on a stairway in a rental residence. The suit, claiming permanent disability, will be heard at the past term of the city court.

Suez Fame Mery Fdsina Hee HH J Apiainst Landiora

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