Fire Laddies Rally for DeBray Family Benefit
Atlanta fire and police officials organize a benefit baseball game and vaudeville show to raise funds for Patrolman DeBray’s widow and children. Subscriptions reach $712.59 with leaders like W. O. Jones and Captain English contributing sizable totals. Events to be held at Bristine park and Ponca de Leon springs, with free park use and printing donated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offeer DeBray
Captain English
W. O. Jones
English
Joyner
Bristine Park
Syl Lester
Chief Joyner
Englieh
Police Board
Polce Commissionere
Atlanta
Yage
DeBray
Algya
Mia Delray
Virtwbine Park
DeBruy
W.r.joyner
W. English
Nyy Hart
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Charles Chasewood
Ponca de Leon Springs
Springs
Officer DeHray
Tax Case In City Court On Packing House Taxes
Kehrer seeks to recover taxes paid to Collector Stewart in packing house case. Argument began in 61st division before Judge Reid. Kehrer contends he is an employee not an agent and the packing house establishment is state taxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kehrer
Stewart
Fudge FL M
Kebrer
Smith, Hammoné & Smith
Black and Jackson
Checks Mailed to Teachers Today Amid Ongoing Debts
State School Commissioner G H R Glenn dispatched warrants for about 223000 to cover 73 percent of teachers salaries, with remaining balances totaling nearly 80000 plus 349000 owed to widows. Governor Candler signed and treasurer Park to countersign, while funds in vault exceed 420000 but cannot cover all liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H R. Glenn
Glenn
C. M Hitch
Candler
Comptroller General
Treasurer Park
Supreme Court
Treasury
Insurance Suit Over Woodmen Policy Involving Mary Thornton
Judge H M Reid heard the case of Mrs Mary B Thornton against Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World in division one of the city court. The $4002 policy on her husband dentist J A Thornton who died by his own action hinges on whether a late clause altered its validity for beneficiaries. plaintiff cites an earlier policy version. defense argues the change applies. Attorneys King Spalding for Thornton and J I Hopkins Sons with Rosser Carter for the defense. The case likely concludes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reid
Woodmen of the World
Mary B. Thornton
Sovereign Camp
H. M. Reid
Frst
Thornton
J. A .Thornton
Mr. Thornton
King & Spalding
J I. Hopkins & Sons
Rosser & Carter
Bling Tigers Are Bagged in County Raid
County police arrested seven partygoers as operators of blind tigers on Sunday afternoon. Those named were Lella Inman, Tom Collier, Susie Perdue, Ed Morgan, Joe Strickland, William Wilson, and Joe Perdue. Raids occurred at Bunter Hall Golden Gate East Point and the river. Officers Turner Wright Olver Mathieson Pool Chambers and Dunbar with Marshal Ed Ryan of Oakland City conducted the operation. About a gallon and a half of liquor four or five bottles of the same liquor and a bottle of wine were seized. Accusations were sworn in city criminal court yesterday and trials were planned for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lella Inman
Tom Collier
Susie Perdue
Ed Morgan
Joe Strickland
William Wilson
Joe Perdue
Bunter Hall
Golden Gate
East Point
River
Turner
Wright
Olver
Mathieson
Pool
Chambers
Dunbar
Ed Ryan
Oakland City
City Criminal Court
Candler Reappoints Brunswick Doctor to State Dental Board
Governor Candler yesterday reappointed Dr D. D Atkinson of Brunswick to the state dental board for a four year term. He is brother of Judge Spencer R. Atkinson of Atlanta formerly Brunswick and a past gubernatorial candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
D. D. Atkinson
Brunswick
D. D Atkinson
State Dental Board
Dr. Atkinson
Spencer R. Atkinson
Atlanta
Atkinson
Aldermen Board Legal Meeting Confirmed
The aldermanic board will not reconvene to review last Thursday's work. City officials say the Friday adjournment does not invalidate the session. A funeral service for Sarah L. Sheer is set for 2 o clock at the Pine Adore church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Westview
Sarah L. Sheer
LF. Skea
Subscriptions to Debray fund received yesterday
Subscriptions to the fund for Officer DeBray's family totaled 913.57 yesterday with numerous gifts through the Fourth National Bank and other donors. Names include H. M. Atkinson, R. M. Clayton, John K Ottley, J. G Guthrie, Swift & Co employees, and several firms. totals shown for each giver, with final receipts sent to the Police Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficer DeBray
Fourth National Bank
H. M. Atkinson
Schaul & May
R. M. Clayton
Frank Pyer
Ea L. Wight
Harris Clem
W. P. Inman
F.M. Montgomery
New York
H. N. Randolph
W. D. Owens
Ash
Southern Exchange
E. C. Peters
J. K. Orr Shoe Company
John K. Ottley
George W. Harrison
Harry Silverman
W. G. Tones
B. Parker
J. B. Day
Treadwell & Beattle
H. R. Callaway
Montag Bros
Everett
W. H. Turner
A. C. Minchinnett
W. A. Fincher
Southern Flour and Grain Company
H. P. Akers
Duncan & Co
Kimball House
L. B. Folsom
RV. Haslett
C. G. Hannah
Clarence Angier
R. F. Sheddon, Sr
J. C. A. Branen
A. L. Kontz
J. H. Goldsmith
B. T. Payne
J. L. Harelsen
E. A. Bostrom
Randall Brothers
R. C. Mitchell
James Hughes
D. A. Wheeler
J. G. Guthrie
B. H. Hughes
W. T. Ashford
J. L. Gating
T. H. Martin
Southern Interstate Fair Association
Swift & Co
Nelson, Morris & Co
Armour Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
the & S. Beef Company
L. J. Callahan
J. W. Roberts
P. G. Marchman
N. O. Arrington
C. T. Winters
T. A. Nelson
BR. O. Emery
J. A. Carpenter
L. Chunn
F. 8. Kebrer
W. M Douglas
G. FB. Pain
J. E. Stockdale
W. Voleht
J. Sewell
W. S. Terrell
T. H. Caldwell
H. 8
Brown
Norwood Robgen
Constitution
Morris Hirsch
Bluthenthal & Bickert
Hammond Packing Company
Southern Shorthand and Business University
J. H. Lumpkin
Lawton Street
West End
Nat Kiser & Co
M. Dy Blum
Died After Saying He Would Quit Cards
Richmond, June 2—H Cabell Maddox known as Cab Maddox died suddenly in a Virginia clubroom while playing cards with friends. After cashing his chips he declared he would quit staying up at night, then collapsed at the door and died. Maddox, 490 pounds, a noted figure in politics and sport, served as a Civil War scout in Mashy command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
H. Cabell Maddox
Cab” Maddox
Virginia
Severa
Cab" Maddox
Crusade by Atlanta Humane Society Against Cruelty
The Atlanta Humane Society leads a vigorous campaign against cruelty to animals and children. Miss J E Walsh canvasses the city to recruit members as laws under city and state codes punish cruelty with fines up to 60 dollars or thirty days in jail. The mayor, city council, and police recorder back the effort. private arrests may occur under penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Atlanta
J. E. Walsh
Couneil
Arbitrators named to appraise Northern rail road tax
Ts Appraise A EK and N Chairman T GC Crenahaw of the rel road commission and Charles Northen of the Atlanta Knoxville on Northern railway qualified yesterday as arbitrators in the tax returns matter. Tomorrow they begin inspecting the road to fix its value. The line was valued at 3000 dollars per mile by the road, while Comptroller General Wright insisted on 4600 dollars per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A, EK
T. GC. Crenahaw
Rel Road Commission
Charles Northen
Atlanta
Knoxville On Northern Railroad
Wright
Two Suits for Damages in Rail Case
Daniel Scott sues Southern Railway Company for himself and his fifteen year old son Edward alleging negligence on June seven when a crowded train stopped abruptly near Boulevard crossing. Edward allegedly was thrown onto a parallel track and crushed by a switch engine, requiring amputation of the left leg. Damages sought total 2,031.40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Scott
Southern
Edward Scott
Southern Railway Company
Powell's Park
Atlanta
Boulevard Crossing
Mob Releases Prisoner After Lively Chase in Store
A small negro boy named Tom Mingler hid under a counter at CG M Martin’s store on Decatur street. A mob demanded the boy’s release, weapons were drawn, and the clerk freed him as Bicycle Officer Tibbs arrived. The crowd dispersed after officers intervened and the boy was recaptured briefly before being re jailed for the night. The incident will be investigated by the recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. M. Martin
Decatur Street
Negro Excursionista
Tibbs
Tom Mingler
Gro
Mov
Recorder
Christianity in China discussed by Dr Young J Allen
Dr Young J Allen, recently returned missionary from China, spoke to local Methodist ministers yesterday morning. His talk covered efforts to bring Chinese people to Christianity and the progress being made, and it was well received and enjoyed by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young J. Allen
Tor Young J. Alen
Ching
Tor Allen
Record Heat Dazes Atlanta On June 24 Weather Peak
The city endured a record breaking June 24 with temperatures near ninety three degrees in the morning rising above normal until afternoon clouds and showers cooled it slightly. Officials note yesterday was the hottest June 24 in history with the day averaging ten degrees above normal, compared with past peaks in 1897 and 1881, and a weather table records twenty year comparisons for June 24 in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau Atatistics
Atlanta
Heat records and a Montgomery incident highlighted in Alabama report
The article notes yesterday's heat surpassing prior records with a 97 degree high and a June record of 39 degrees frost on June 1. It cites a hot forecast and brighter farmer prospects while recounting a Montgomery incident showing Southern respect for a Yankee veteran, Mr Duff, buried with Confederate honors, highlighting cross regional goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bentleman
Alabama
North
South
Montgomery Journal
Sonora
Authern
A 'T Daft
Afty-tve
Htr
Duff
New Fork
Montgomery
Fred
Zomax
Grand Army of the Republic
Siay
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Atlanta Fire Department
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Maier & Berkele
St Whitenall
Trensuer
STATE
Debray Fund
Tech Boys
Virginian
Maddox
Lyman Hall
H. H. Miles
Lyman Frail
Georgia School of Technology
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Tech
Willam Robinson
B. Newson
W. Heathrop
Captain Fatt
Mr. Miles
Captain Hall
Hoon
Houston Street
Goode & Wilson
Run
China
Alente
Fuawees
A. K. Hawkes
Atlanta Optician
Peachties
South Pryor
RC. Blaces
Whitehall St
Tutt
TheKald Court of Ordinary
Puleon County
Geornia
Lena
Fulton County
Georgia
Cormer
Kennedy and
Lamb
Mullen County
Georgie
Snow
Green
E. van Winkle Gin & Machine Works
Atlanta, Ga
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Baltimore, Md
Whitehall
Eisenman Bros
Hirsch Bros
Bartram & Shomg
The
Pimsey
North Pryor
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