Colonel Bill Hartley Branded By Deluxe Book Scam in Atlanta
Colonel William S Hartley once of New York Athletic Club arrived at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for a two year term related to selling luxe editions of famous authors at huge prices. He boasted of fame, poetry, and justice as newspapers in New York were questioned, while his charm and rumored schemes faded with the trip to Sing Sing and the Tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S Hartley
New York Athletic Club
New York
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Fred Zerbst
Durane Vile
Atlanta
Hartley
New York Tribune
The
Tribune
Raye
Hill
Bill
James Farmer
Farmer
Bil
Angele
Atrabiamus
Jack Spurgeon
Tohn J Bpurgeon
Snmladelphia Ledger
Thia
Charie Morse
New Lord
Atlanty
Jim
Watts
Tim
Girl 18 Attempts Suicide With Poison at Home
Miss Bessie Tugsle, 18, of 714 East Fairstreet, attempted death by self poisoning using a mercury preparation. her father found her and she was rushed to Grady Hospital in time to be saved. He knew of no reason for the act and she pleaded for permission to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Tugsle
East Fairstreet
Grady Hospital
Tuggle
Gallantry Reverses Soldier's Court Martial Sentence
Paria reports Baptiste Alavaine a private in the twenty ninth Chasseurs was the first soldier court martialed who benefited from a suspension of sentence. He had been sentenced to ten years hard labor but the sentence was wiped out after his brave conduct at the front and he was awarded a military medal.
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Paria
Baptiste Alavaine
Twenty Ninth Chasseurs
Alavaine
Labo
Two Atlanta Elks Honored and Dance Tonight
Atlanta lodge No 75 B P O E prepares a farewell social at the home of the lodge before members depart for the annual Los Angeles meeting. A dance and dig change start at 9 o'clock as Georgia sends a large delegation to support Atlanta in the next grand lodge. Local leaders including Judge Dunn and R A Gordon receive honors, with plans for staff roles under George D Locke. The Georgia delegation departs next Saturday amid legislative duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Georgia
Califernie
Emer
Auanta
Grand Lodge
Elks
George D Locke
Walter P Andrews
Art
Desperate Night Alcohol Fight Ends in Knife Wounds
A brawl over a bottle of whisky near Northgate and thrattrogd tracks left W L Raltwin fatally wounded, with a jugular vein severed in a knife attack. Baldwin, another participant, was slashed. both men claimed involvement by a red headed assailant. Ransom Cofer named as a participant, as Baldwin was rushed by jitney to Grady Hospital where he remained in critical condition. Relatives gathered at Grady Hospital to check on his status.
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Raltwin
Bellwood Avenue
Grady Hospital
Toodsin
Nas
Baldwin
Gealwin
Goodwin
Ransom Cofer
Oug Marietta Street
Cofer
OC Allen
Grady
Gradyiat
Chase by Women Ends in Arrest for Theft Charge
G S Lemings, a Cobb county farmer, was arrested after a police chase. Mrs C C Downs and Mrs H B Ollye allege a purse snatching on Broad Street near J V High. Downs says a gold mesh bag containing $10 was taken. she and her companion pursued toward Alabama Street. Lemmings denies the theft, claiming a companion cousin snatched the purse and escaped. the case was to be heard by Recorder Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemings
Cobb County
Polie
C C Downs
H B .Ollye
Woodward Senue
J Downs
Downs
Broad Street
J Vi High Company
Broad
Alabama Street
Gossett Temmes
Cousi
Tohnson
Teachers Institute Held at Clarkesville
The two week normal institute for rural teachers in northeast Georgia meets at Ninth District Agricultural School under Superintendent M. O. Gay. One hundred thirty one teachers attend from several counties, studying twelve subjects taught by eight instructors. Board is provided for five dollars for the full two weeks, with classes from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and daily public addresses in the auditorium at 3:30 pm, presented by specialists at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkeville
Tiand
Capitol Gossip and Inaugural Day Happenings
Officials Homer Vorhurs and Nat Lolli as well as Attorney General Welker take oaths in a ceremony crowded at the statehouse. Governor Harris addressed the public while Speaker Burwell managed a brief disruption. Garlington of Richmond County sets a new long leave of absence record as McClatchey and clerks revisit the joint session atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Vorhers
Nat Lolliand
Chmort Waller
Waillyam
Lish
Supreme Court
Absener
Garlington
Richmond County
Garlington Jt
Stolen Auto Found in Chattanooga
Detectives recovered a car recently stolen from CW King in Chattanooga. The TAS machine had been abandoned on the city outskirts with its steering gear broken.
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Home
Chattanooxs
CW King
TAS
Prohi Leaders Plan Locker Club Fight in Atlanta
Prohibition leaders in Atlanta and state cities plan a public push this week to urge the General Council to report unfavorably on twenty Tucker Club applications and to rescind near beer saloon licenses granted last week. A convention at the capital will precede district meetings as leaders seek 7000 signatures for resolutions to curb locker clubs and reopen saloon licenses.
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Prehitation Teitlers
Atlanta
General Council
Focal
Simdlay
Ted Indo
Georgia
William Iblp
Hiw Si
Anti Saloon
Pelee
America
Gebrint
Civic Law and Order League of
Atlania
Motorcycle Cop Fails to Stop, Strikes Black Woman
An officer on a speeding motorcycle struck Milly Smith, a Black woman, at North Boulevard and Johnson Avenue late Sunday. Smith sustained injuries and was taken to Grad hospital. officer Dodd was later dismissed after an inquiry found no internal injuries.
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Wooif
Milly
Rnyon
North Boulevard
Johnson Avenue
Figer Dodd
Dodd
Pontul Ajaria
Timis
Milvli Smith
Protet
Grad
Waynegress Ty
Hicer Wis
Stand Against Race Equality Provokes Loud Opinion
A sermon at the First Congregational Church colored service urged commitment to race individuality and warned against miscegenation. Dr WOW Prator challenged mixed unions and urged White and Black to remain separate, stressing pride in one’s own race and opposing amalgamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progcom
Wow Prator
Leos
Jose Gur
Dr Holderby Preaches At East Point Church
Dr Holderby delivers the first sermon in the new Presbyterian church at East Point. He notes that despite crowds and projects, congregations should prioritize spiritual aims over worldly gains and laments funding gaps for church expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Holderby
East Point Church
Woman Recovers After Pinkham Remedy Narration
Not Well Enough to Work. A Adrian Michigan woman describes severe weakness from female ailments. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three months she regained strength and could work again. The ad cites Mrs Alonzo Baust of Tecumseh Street as testimony and promotes the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co of Lynn Massachusetts.
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Adnan
Mich
Lydia E Pmkham
Alonzo E. Baust
Tecumseh St
Adrian
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mae
Building Begins on Jewish Club on Pryor Street
An enthusiastic Kedens hall meeting reports the start of the Jewish Progressive clubhouse construction on Pryor Street between Legynia and Raween as excavation finishes. The venue overflowed, with members recounting the organization’s history and electing officers in a tied presidency.
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Jewish Club
Pryor Street
Lbi
Pryorpireet
Legynia
Raween
Kedens Hall
ZF J
Wendel
Usrman
Leonad
Ulery Balish
Toomim van Cohn
Abe Betta
Tuimonse
Endeavor League Gathering in Monticello
The Atitein Christian Endeavor plans its 44th annual meeting in Monticello after sunset on June 6. Key matters on the agenda relate to the league’s activities and future direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endeavor League
Monticello
Dentur
Look Bright in Heat With Quick Skin Care Tips
A readable fragment describes skin care in hot weather, mentioning aiming for a bright appearance and clear pores. It notes gradual improvement from routines and creams, with a focus on morning and evening steps to refresh the complexion. The text references cleansing, toning, and gentle moisturizers as part of daily care.
Walker Slowly Improving After Illness Seclusion
Reported in early notes that Walker shows slow recovery at home from illness. Friends hope for a swift return to duties as he regains strength and resumes public responsibilities.
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Walker
GT Wall Ugebt
Auianta Fomt
Aha
Faa
Ibs Quiany
Dn Mist Pp
Nini
Convention selects Monticello Georgia for 1918 meeting
The convention discussed the religious advancement of youth and chose Monticello Georgia as the 1918 meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello, Ge
Flood of reports from over south
A column of testimonials from diverse readers across southern towns and rural locales praising Vitalitas. Note mentions of relief from indigestion rheumatism kidney trouble and liver issues. Advertisements urge see sample at Jacob Pharmacy 23 Whitehall Street and request a refund or trial.
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Nashville
Twelfth Avenue
South
Conductor
Austin
Antalita
Plocton
Nelma
Vitalitas
Montgomery
JW Cromwell
Felder
Vitalitas Hax
Baldwin
Mir George Knight Farmer
Vitalitax
Vital Taris Uilires
Jacob Pharmacy
Whitehall Street
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Justice
Atlanta Elks
AL Dlan
Grand Lodge of
Ike
Teachers’ Institute
Clarkesville
Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Atlanta, Ga
Whitehall Se
R A Gordon
Taindisquire
George Lacke
Capitol Gossip
Senate
Wallbright
Puke
Burwell
Lesley Opencup
Beau Bath
Dullbright
Harns
Savannah
Harria
Westeran Vollexe
Macon
Maga
MccCinteney
House
PROHI
AR Hohiesby
Charehish
W Oh Thompson
Overland Soutern Motor Co
Peachtree Street
Willie Overland
Toledo
Otto
Thompson
Southern Branch
Willys Knight Cars
Iedine
Peachtres
Decatur Sts
Wesleyan Female College
Wesleyan
Ees
C. R. Jenkins
D. D
Rome
Eizo Bie
A.W. van Hoose
LL. D
Pree
Texas
Band
Loweit
Bond Ter Kodak
MAD
Eartman Filma
GD Kapert
Hawkes Kodak
Whitehallatlant
Irene Fenwick
the Savoy
Black Box
Mary Fuller
Circus Mary
the Victoria
Victor Moore
Chimmie Fadden
the Alamo
Little Playhouse
Alsha
Mutual Movies
Vera Fuller Mellish
the Desoto
Carlisle
GEM Theater
Marietta, GA
Bonheur Gecatur
Gines
Edison
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