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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

16

Central of Georgia may issue fourteen million in stock

The Central of Georgia Railway plans to issue 14 million dollars of preferred stock to retire outstanding income bonds. The reissuing, selling or pledging of redeemed bonds as collateral requires explicit commission consent. After refunding, the commission may order cancellation of redeemed income bonds. Plainville Ga plans a new bank with 25 thousand dollar capital under Witham system. L Veach of Adairsville named resident. Engine No 1758 wreck at cemetery crossing near Andersonville. engineer escaped. one man injured.

Central of Georgia Railway Company Central Central As Plainville Calhoun Ti M L. Veach Adairsville Apfine Andersonville Central of Georgia Taikroad Americus Fort, ‘Valley Cemeery Crossing Ionesero Reman

Postpone Naval Stores Hearing in Georgia

Macon Ga June 2 Special District Attorney Alexander Akerman consented to a postponement of the demurrer hearing in the suit for dissolution against the American Naval Stores Company. The hearing, set for Monday in Atlanta before three circuit court judges, was moved to the fall after defendants’ counsel cited a prior engagement. The dissolution suit had been filed in Macon several months earlier.

Macon Alexander Akerman American’ Naval Stores Company Atlanta Akerman American Naval Stores Company

Oxford District Conference closes in Eatonton Ga

The Oxford district meeting in Eatonton ended on Wednesday afternoon after a week of sessions. Delegates named for the annual conference include H L Gardner W B Pennington G D O Myrick and M T Peed with alternates J L Chapp R K A Bakes Vivian Folds and F B Spearman licensed to preach and the next conference set to be held in Lithonia.

Oxford Eatonton James J. Dickey J.S. Jenkins Atlanta W. S. King Lithonia George Gardner John T. Smith H. L. Gardner W. B. Pennington Covington G. D.o'myrick Meriwethser M. T. Peed J. L

Whitehall Street Store Disturbance Sparks Court Protest

Bailiffs from Judge Jackson's court invaded Mrs. S. Springer’s Willow Street shop on Whitehall, tearing 8700 worth of delicate plumes and other items from display and backing the claim of a $15 debt. The Springers deny any debt, condemn the conduct as outrageous and vow to seek redress in higher courts.

Whitehall Street S. Springer Waitehall Street Jackson Mrs. Springer Yme

Cherokee Life and Rome Life Consolidate in Major Southern Merger

Cherokee Life Insurance Company merges with Rome Life Insurance Company in a deal cited as the souths largest insurance consolidation to date. The new Cherokee Life expands as the region’s biggest industrial company south of Richmond, with the Rome offices moving to Cherokee on Second Avenue and all employees retained. W W Bowie presides with H G Howie as VP and G K Henkshall secretary, joined by A M Harper treasurer and Dr W W Mangum medical director. Directors include T K Scott of Augusta F W Butler of Madison Ga and H P Mitchell of Ponchatoula La.

Rome Specia Cherokee Life Insurance Company Rome Life Insurance Company Richmond Rome Insurances Company The Rome Life Porter Cherokee Second Avenue Cherokee Life W. W. Bowie H. G. Howie G. K. Henkshall A.M. Harper W. W. Mangum J. G Oglesby, Jr

Big Negro Firefight In Western Style Town

A large Black man fires on a group across Auburn avenue at ten oclock. Police rush a patrol. Felton escapes then returns to threaten residents. He is captured after a street chase but slashes the chauffeur before fleeing again. Police search for Savage Felton and recover a knife from the scene.

Auburn Avenue Hilliard Street Savage Felton Henry Budd Negro Treffle Felton Auburn Edgewood Budd

Poisoning of Dozens of North Side Dogs Alarms Community

Grim incidents on North avenue near the North avenue school see scores of family pets poisoned over four nights. Ten dogs died yesterday as the sanitary department removed the remains. Residents report specific losses including a valuable terrier and a Scotch collie. A reward of 36 dollars is offered for the suspected culprit.

North Avenue Sanitary Department W. A. Hemphill East North Avenue S. A. Pegram Hemphill

Alabama Lady Offers Aid To Mrs Morris Family

A Beasemer Alabama woman offered household articles clothing and a hammock to Mrs J Springer for the Morris family after Adron Morris was killed while aiding a white woman. The gift follows a widespread southern drive tied to press coverage in The Constitution.

Aaron Morris South Beasemer Ala Mra. J. Springer South Prust Street Atlanta Morrin Constitution Springer Mra Voacher Adron Morris Oman

Broyles Urges Hotels to Watch Unmarried Couples

Judge Broyles told hotel keepers to suspect unmarried couples registering without luggage and, if needed, refuse them accommodation. The trial of P. W. Smith of a West Hunter Street lodging house ended with him bound over for running a town home. May Peacock, city witness, fined 15.75 dollars. J. A. Jones of Augusta forfeited the same collateral.

Broyles P. W. Smith Hinton West Hunter Street May Peacock J. A. Jones Augusta

Major Woodbury Tried by Court Martial in Savannah

Savannah Ga June 27 Major Frank Thom Woodbury of the medical corps stationed at Fort Screven appeared before a court martial presided by Colonel James Parker of the Cavalry. Details of the charges remain unclear though several army officers involved and witnesses will be heard as the sittings begin today.

Savannah Frank Thom Woodbury Medical Corps Army Fort Screven James Parker Hlaventh Cavalry

Nephew Shoots His Uncle in Columbus

In Columbus Georgia this afternoon Willy Black shot and fatally wounded his uncle John Lewis at Guardy Ale. A pistol was used and the ball entered Lewis's chest. The shooting’s cause is unknown with Black claiming accidental fire. Black was arrested and Lewis transported to Isnia Hospital in Columbus.

Columbus Willy Black Boselbly John Lewis Guardy’ Ale Lewis Simpach Black

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Darrows Offer of Bribe Charged in Trial

Los Angeles June 27 a Chicago detective testified that Clarence Darrow personally offered a bribe to turn over evidence about the McNamara case. Witness Guy Biddinger said Darrow proposed $5000 to forget a train confession and later $600 in Los Angeles, with $200 in San Francisco. The defense won a ruling blocking part of a reporter’s testimony.

Los Angeles Cal Darrow Clarence Darrow McNamara Guy Biidinger Chilcago James B. McNamara Ortis McManigal W. J. Burns Biddinger E. A. Clancy San Francisco Clancy Burns Hutton Waldo Falcon John RK. Harrington Falcon Chicago Tha Namaras

Federal judge under fire probes by congressional panel

Seattle June 27 Leonard Olsson of Tacoma testifies as first witness in inquiry into Judge Han ford record. Olsson says he faced questions about devotion to the constitution and affiliation with socialist groups and the I W W Detroit wing. He asserts willingness to abide by laws, supports a ballot revolution and industrial government. He cites socialist platforms of 1908 and 1912 as reflecting his views.

Seattle Wash Leonard Olsson Tacoma United States Cornelius P. Hanford Hantford Olsson Socialist Labor Party Detroit Industrial Workers of the World Tvro Olson Graham

Depot Plans For City Seem Settled In Local Debate

Citizens discuss a new railroad depot to rise on the east side of the tracks replacing the existing freight depot moved westward. A brick and stone building similar to Waycross design is planned with work to start September first and a construction budget of about 50 000 dollars or more.

Waycross Aaid

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