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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1912

Page

7

Two Meet Death in Oxford Train Wreck

A passenger train wreck near Oxford between Birmingham and Paxson occurred about 10 am. One deceased passenger Shelter Love, 4, and Sora Boseman, colored, with sixteen others seriously hurt. Injuries include a missing arm, burns, and broken bones among crew and passengers. several named staff and passengers listed with varying injuries.

Oxford Birmingham Sia Paxson‘Southern Railway Esplit Basgase Shelter Love Sora Boseman Hammett Fairman Williams Trace Ture Dave Bennie C. M. Pipkin Express James Cox M. Johnson Dennis Sims Sam Bilas Sykes H. A. White J. E. Prugheit G. A. Colson Ann Dearman Casey White S. Dawson R. B. Johnson Archie On W. M. Scott

Ocean Steamship Co Official Visiting Here

E R Richardson freight traffic manager for the Ocean Steamship Company visits the city on an inspection tour of the south. He will reside in the Fourth National Bank Building with district commercial agent Frank C Dabney during the stay in New York City headquarters are in New York City.

E.R. Richardson Ocean Steamship Company New York City Frank C. Dabney Fourth National Bank Bldg

Lawrence Strikers Win Wage Increase After Long Turmoil

The Lawrence textile strike ends with a 6 percent wage increase based on a $1 hourly rate for 44 hours weekly. Many workers may return to looms Monday as the wage rise takes effect, though some still refuse to return. The action by American Wool Company is seen as influential for the wider woolen industry, with mills likely to follow, while the general strike committee maintains demands for 15 percent raises, double overtime pay, and end to the premium system.

Lawrence Mass Strugg le American Wool Company Algo

Would Vote or Die If He Were Woman

In Evanston Illinois on March 1 the Rev G Smith a congregational minister and legislator spoke on The Relation of the Church to Politics claiming a property owning woman is oppressed without the ballot and that denying voting rights makes them a mere nothing He also accused Illinois voters of tolerating graft by staying away from the polls.

Evanston G. Smith

Atlanta Prison Paper Good Words Publishes Parole Report

A new prison paper titled Good Words appears at the Atlanta federal prison edited by convicts with Department of Justice approval. The four page four column folio highlights a parole board report on the first year of the new parole law, a proposed laundry building, warden insights from a New England prison, religious notes for inmates, and upcoming baseball seasons. The policy emphasizes delivering hopeful messages from those who have lived behind bars and noncontributing verse or prose if meritorious.

Priai Ted Atlanta Department of Justice Robert Vlabow Board of Parole New England Pertralga William Moyer Co Hant Ufe

Beautification of Decatur Planned by Civic Leaders

Elaborate plans for Decatur beautification are being organized by the Decatur Board of Trade civic beauty committee and the ladies auxiliary. A joint meeting Monday will map groundwork for townwide improvements including grading and sodding embankments along the Georgia railroad, planting flower beds, and encouraging residents to beautify lawns. Funds have been raised to begin the Georgia railroad right of way work, with goals for a parklike town and a creditable appearance across the city. The committees include prominent local figures and many Decatur women who aided Home Coming preparations.

Decatur Trade Civic Beauty Committee Ladies’ Auxiliary Georgia Railroad Decatur Board of Trade Civic Beauty Committee W. H. S. Hamilton M. L Stone Guy Webb Thomas I. Cooper E. W. Ramapeck P.L. Weekes C. E B. Bothwell Louis Bates H. J. Wiliams H. G. Hastings T. N. Fulton Nellin Candler T. J. Cooper Hooper Alexander W. W. McKeown Florie Bennett K. Hunter Jennie Finley Harvey Parry George Kelleg W. J. Dabusey J. BE. Scofield Ben Burgess W.W. H

Stone and Montgomery Shine in The Old Town at Atlanta Theater

Fred Stone and Montgomery wow the packed Atlanta audience last night in The Old Town. Their star power carried a disjointed show with clever dances and songs, outperforming the rest of the cast. matinee today and final performance tonight. Sidney Ormond reports.

Fred Stone Montgomery Old Town David Sontgomery Atlanta Stone Wall Street George Cohan Odda

Dont Lie to Your Wife at the Lyric Ends Run

Dayn Lewie stars in Dont Lie to Your Wife with matinees and a tonight show at the Lyric Theatrer marking the end of this week’s joyous engagement Critics note Dave Lewin’s memorable turns in The Isle of Spice and The Royal Chef at the same venue

The Lyric Dayn Lewie Dave Lewin

Crosman to Bring The Real Thing to Atlanta Playhouse

Henrietta Crosman returns to Atlanta with her New York cast to perform The Real Thing at the Maxine Elliott theater. The engagement includes four performances starting Monday with the famed actress and her team, joined by Mac Mcomber and Afiten Morrises, and tickets are now on sale.

Singerk Henrietta Crosman Atlanta Maxine Hisiott New York Miss Crosman Wonderfel Mac Macomber Afiten Morrises Seata

The Girl in the Taxi at the Lyric

The Girl in the Taxi comes to the Lyric for six nights starting next Monday. The Paris sensation, praised as the era's best comedy, drew enormous crowds in New York Chicago and Boston. The show promises merriment and fast-paced escapades from curtain to curtain.

The Lyric Lyric Theater Parla Rock Jean

Local Death Notice for Lumpkin Lat Ga Man

A Lumpkin Georgia man died on March 13 after a protracted illness. He reportedly left an estate valued at $38,000. Survived by a spouse and several relatives, arrangements are pending.

Hawes

Monro e County highwaymen escape from chain gang

Homer Knox Ed Voorman and WH Boman escaped from a Monroe county chain gang while guards distracted. Knox and Voorman, previously jailed for robbery and bigamy in Spalding county, were highwaymen who had already received ten year Fulton county sentences. Boman opened fire. all fled toward Crawford and Knoxville, pursued by guards and reported to Superintendent Bittick.

Mulloden Homer Knox Ed Voorman Atlanta WH Boman Spalding County Monroe County Knoxville Crawford County R. Shepherd VY Voorman Boman Shepherd Bittick Vourman Fulton County Wohlie Walton County Jast

Pruning and Major League Baseball News Review

Ewan the pruning and Major League Baseball figure Mack's camp entries are noted. Claude Pertick rumor and a release are mentioned. Der rick injures right ankle during a practice game and will miss days indoors. Myers of the New York National League team stops in San Antonio to honor President Brush. The Philadelphia team and the Texas League club schedule a two game set tomorrow in Lun a. 5 to 3 Mack 9.

Ewan Badex Regali Ip Claude Pertick Mack Aoapital Derrick Myers New York Mar Hin Ig ¢Eam Ig San Antonio Brush Philadelphians Luna

March 1012 Sheriff Sales include several Atlanta parcels

The notice lists multiple city of Atlanta properties and personal assets to be sold for tax and judgment debts. It covers land in Fulton County near Crew street Woodward avenue and Lawton street plus business assets at Copeland's Dry Cleaning and Realty Trust stock. Also listed are personal items from several defendants and a booth at Hemphill Avenue.

Walt Te Bullain South Pryor Tosis Elebey Fulton Georgia Atlanta Atreet Edward Tatnall Atreet Collier Street Borster's B. Burnhan M.P. Judd Aaid R. Esham Levy Dosseneion Copeland Hemphill Avenue I. P. Jernigan, Jr City Court of M. F. Griffith L. P. Jernigan, Jr Realty Trust Company J. Peargon Superior Court County Realisrust Company C. D. Pearson Lippincott Erson Morrow Treaster and Storage Company East Alabama Street

Flora Kenefick v William J Kenefick Divorce Suit

Flora Kenefick files for divorce in Fulton County Superior Court and serves William J Kenefick notice to appear at the May term 1912. Judge Geo L Beil presides. Arnold Broyles clerk Rollin H Kimbasul attorney listed.

Georgia Fulton County Flora Kenefick J. Kenefick Superior Court William J. Kenefick Anid Court Geo. L. Beil Arnold Broyles Rollin H. Kimbasul

Georgia Divorce Suit Filed in 1912 Fulton County Court

Daniel McGuirk sues Elisabeth McGuirk for divorce in the Fulton County Superior Court. The notice requires Elisabeth to answer on or before the May 1912 term, with Judge W. D. Ellis presiding and Arnold Broyles as clerk.

State OF Georgia Fulton County Nannie L Sald Court J. T. Pendleton Arnold Broyles Daniel McGuirk Elisabeth McGuirk Superior Court Elizabeth McGuirk Montag W. D. Ellis

Notice by Guardian to Sell Land in Meriwether County Georgia

Guardians of Martha Geng Chambers seek court authority to sell undivided one fourth remainder interest in multiple Meriwether County parcels including the D Waggoner place and Coleman place plus Creek Lot tract. Hearing set March 26, 1911 in Fulton Superior Court for reinvestment of ward’s assets.

Red Cypress Lumber Company Wits Ih Dougherty County Georgia Calhoun and Dougherty Countie Corela Turner Timber Fy. Brtek “Skiin Ong Gqhorgia Felton County Superior Court Said County George L. Bell Ruth Lovett Jack Lovett City of Atlanta County of Fulton Haynes Street Rhodes Street Haynestreet A. J. Brady Fulton County Anna G. Lovett Nethan Coplan State OF Georgia Fulgron County Meriwether Jess Cochran Aleo Agia J. , Waggoner M.A. Hogan Wagoner

Land levy and incorporation notice from Fulton County

A 1912 Fulton County notice details a land parcel for sale to satisfy a 4. fa. judgment against Mrs. Kate B. McCrory, with sheriff Mangum executing the levy. it also includes a public notice of incorporation for The United Life and Annuity Company by J H Walton and others, with oath sworn by notary Barnard.

Property Sale in Fulton County Georgia Estate of G T Eubanks

In Fulton County Georgia on a Tuesday in March 103 the sale occurs before the judge of equity. The property listed is part of the estate of G T Eubanks deceased. It describes land in Atlanta including tract 13 in district originally Henry with described boundaries and streets Haslett and Fairlane Alley.

BPATE Georgia Fulton County Superior Court L. 2. Grant Jr Hia Ward Atlanta Oakland Avenue Fair Street Glenn Street Bryant M. Grant P. Grant, Jr Tye, Peeples & Sordan Lawton and Greenwich Streets Greenwich Street Lawton Street P. KB. Seibel W. T. Ashford Seibel City Court of Tuere Setha G. T. Eubanks Henry

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