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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1910

Page

12

Marriage of Children Seeks Divorce Court Annulment

Through Dr G Pierce his father and next friend Georga Theodore Plarea filed a petition for annulment of his marriage to Miss Kee Hanennte. The petition states both are minors and that a June 4 2910 license issued under a fictitious name concealed the girl's identity. The ceremony occurred June 1 and both parties seek annulment after learning the marriage was void.

G . Pierce Georga Theodore Plarea Yeaterday Kee Hanennte Georga Pierce

State Highways Plan Pushed By Dr Hardman For Georgia

Dr Hardman of Commerce leads a push to create a state highway commission to aid the good roads movement. The bill imposes a graduated auto tax from five to ten dollars to fund the commission, with governor appointing a state highway commissioner at a three thousand dollar salary and limited powers for advisory cooperation with local road authorities.

State Highway Commission L."s Hardman Commerce State High Commission For Georgia Hardman

Lively Griffin Politics Ahead of City Primary

Griffin on June 23 reports a heated municipal race with four wards and aldermen contests. Mayoral candidates include incumbent J W Gresham, ex-mayor David J Balle, and J A Stewart, all described as prominent local businessmen. Each ward likely to see council opposition as campaigns begin.

Griffin Ciy J W. Gresham David J Balle J A Stewart

Monroe County Politics Warming Ahead in August Primary

In Monroe county politics begin to boom as residents show rising interest in county offices. The closest races appear to be for county school commissioner between A Moltner and J H Phinazee, both of Forsyth, and a legislative contest among Forsyth's leading citizens. The primary is scheduled for August.

Monroe Juliette Monroe County A Moltner Forsyth J H Phinazee

Will Organize for Legal Aid in Atlanta

Arrangements by Atlanta citizens to fight money sharks near completion this afternoon. A constitutional committee will report at 4 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and the Atlanta Legal Aid Society is to be formed to provide legal aid to those oppressed by money lenders and unfair garnishment laws. Woods White chairs the organizing body.

Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Constitutional Committee Atlanta Legal Aid Society Jawa MO Woods White

Jones in Custody Over Murder Confession Trial Soon

Johnnie B. Jones, arrested in Jacksonville, faces murder charges in the Wiley Bishop case. He formerly testified against his cousin Tom Jones, now admits he lied to save Tom. Indicted and to be tried at the next superior court session. transportation by Southern Railway listed.

Wiley Bishop Tom Jones Macon Johnnia B Jones Jacksonville

Committee on Constitution Deliberates Before Report

The committee examined the matter thoroughly from every point of view before drafting its report. He is extremely sanguine about the beneficial outcome of the movement.

Committee On Constitution and By Laws

Auto Convention to Meet at Albany

Auto owners from Macon to Thomasville are invited to an Albany meeting on June 30 to plan a November round the state tour. Delegations from Moultrie Camilla Americus Ellaville and others will participate with cars and business leaders showcasing road projects and tourism potential.

Albany Macon Thomasville Manville Moultrie Camilla Fitasilie Americus Montezuma Camilla Aycock Moultris Hustler George Kiine Moult Thleway

Railroad Men Seek Two Paydays a Month

The Atlanta Federation presses for state law mandating at least two paydays monthly for railroads and major corporations. Delegates argue semi monthly pay would curb moneylenders and reduce borrowing by workers, with WS Penn noting timely wages help shoppers and curb usury. The effort follows efforts by the Mutual Aid Society and support from machinists Local etc.

Savannah Federation

Olds Limited A J Corbett Bridge Tale of a Grand Tour

The report lists drivers from Blaville Montezuma and surrounding towns planning a state tour with multiple cars. Subjects include Asan Candler of Atlanta and TA Bryson of Savannah planning entries, Williamson of Schley and others weighing participation. Towns such as Thomasville Albany Valdosta and others are mentioned as meeting to decide routes and conditions for the tour.

Ga Olds Limited J Corbett Chalmers Bmilliamson Blaville Blavile Gye Zara Minor Lewis Montezuma Summers Bérnesville Buena Vista Asan Candler Atlanta Bryson Savanneh Mr Wilamson Schley New York Crawford Whestley Americus Thomasville Albany Valdosta Thomas

Thresher Blast Kills Jim Lee in Georgia Field

A threshing engine exploded near High Shoals Watkinsville Ga fatally injuring Jim Lee a colored man and injuring several others including an unknown white man. The tragedy occurred this morning as workers thresh wheat causing multiple injuries.

Watkinsville Rowland Jim Lee

Road tour to pick night stops across Albany Americus

A state pathfinding car will travel the state within two weeks to inspect night stops at cities including Albany Americus Macon Athens Augusta and others. Frank Weldon heads the tour representing the state press in the good roads campaign.

Ville Albany Americus Waveroa Macon Berbersile Athens Augusta Frank Weldon Presa

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