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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1912

Page

5

Petition in Bankruptcy and Local Notices

A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court by George B. Perfect of Atlanta, listing assets of 426.76 and no assests. Police seek William Battles family in Atlanta. a sister may live here. Atlanta post office February receipts show a gain of 6,857.50 over 1912. Banking Institute speaker C Dorris to address local chapter on Institute Work and its advantages. Government weighs mail nationwide. Atlanta weighed starting yesterday. G H Bell arrested again on a bad check case. Er F Ludwing under arrest in Jacksonville for passing worthless checks. Pocket-picking reported on Candler Building elevator. student C S Smith affected. Peddler Max Lirigavic wept in court over theft of fruit tied to wagon and streetcar incident.

George B. Perfect Atlanta Banking A. C. Dorris American Institute of Banking Postoffice Department Phe McKee G H. Bell G. H. Bell St. Louis Marietta Street Bell McDonough Ludwing F.ludwing Jacksonville John’ R. ‘Black GC. F. Morris L Ludwing Morris Atlante Sendas Max Lirigavic Connally Street Chise Max

Diamonds on Rising Market Predicts Higher Future Prices

The text argues diamond prices have risen recently but will rise even more, noting higher costs for cutters, labor, mining, and cutting. It claims most of the world output is controlled by a syndicate with planned 20 year price schedules and highlights a booklet titled Facts About Diamonds with net prices and terms.

Wholesale coal thefts shock city police court

A case of wholesale coal stealing was aired in police court as Inspector Buchanan testified that a car loaded for Campbell Coal Company had been dumped in yards and most of the coal stolen before two tons could be hauled away. Hattie Jenkins admitted picking up a coal basket with yardman consent and paid a 10.75 fine. A second note involves Charities 29 Alderman Mund who sought charity funds for an appendicitis operation and moved on after being shown the term’s meaning, heading toward Ridgewood Avenue past Grady Hospital.

Buchanan Campbell Coal Company Hattie Jenkins Charities Mund Atlanta Associated Charities Grady Hospital Ridgewood

World to have only three countries says Hudson Maxim

In Boston, Hudson Maxim predicts a near future with three distinct powers. He envisions the United States of Asia including Europe, the United States of Africa, and the three United States of America, citing rapid progress and Japan as a model for the Chinese republic's growth.

Boston Hudson Maxim Lord Wolseley China United States Europe United States of Africa United States of America Japan

Attempt to murder banker de Rothschild in London

London, March 4. An assailant fired three shots at Leopold de Rothschild as he boarded a bank motor car in St Swithin's Lane. The banker was unharmed. a detective was wounded and the car windows shattered. The shooter, named Nam Tibbits, a young anarchist, was arrested.

London Leopold’De Rothschild Mr. Rothschild Wil- Nam- Tibbits

Want Ads Free Read Full Announcement

Brief notice invites readers to see page 8 for a complete Want Ads free announcement. The item outlines that free want ads are available, detailing how to access the full listing on the specified page.

Merchant Shot Over Debt in Concord Shop Fight

M umford Ritchie a wealthy Concord merchant was mortally wounded in a March 4 shooting at Eaird's department store. Marion Hamilton, a Marshville farmer, fired five shots after a dispute over an account due. Ritchie was taken to Salisbury hospital for emergency operation but is not expected to survive. Hamilton is held without bail pending results of the injuries.

Charlotte Mumford Ritchie Concord N. C Marion Hamilton Marshville Union County Concord Ritchie Eaird Salisbury

Beanstalk Advice Urges Bare Feet for Children

Boston reports Dr Charles B Putnam urged mothers to feed baked beans to children and let them go barefoot to curb traits. He claimed baked beans are nutritious when well baked and the child likes them, and that corporal punishment is sometimes the only effective method to modify behavior.

Boston Charles B. Putnam Harvard Medical

Sister Refused to Go Brother Shoots Her

Terre Haute Indiana police report a tragedy as a man allegedly shot his sister Hana Rambo Cox after a dispute about leaving, with the suspect Ram bo, a Paris Ohio merchant, described as having fled with his father following the incident.

Russia and the Russians Bible conference address

Dr Robert Stuart MacArthur led the Baptist Tabernacle Bible conference on Russia and the Russians recounting his recent trip to czarist Russia with the Baptist World Alliance. He contrasted nominal Christianity in Russia with American Protestant strength and noted examples of religious depictive practices. Professor Camden Cobern followed with New Testament discovery and language history, asserting Matth ew, Mark, Luke, and John first published the Bible in the people’s tongue.

Atlanta Jesus Christ Robert Stuart MacArthur Russia The Baptist Tabernacle Dr. MacArthur Puet Tabernacle Church MacArthur Dominions Baptist World’ Alliance Cobern Camden M. Copern Meadville Théburn Allegheny College London Oxford Wycliffe Luther Matthew Mark John Paul

Kimmel Claimant Disputed Over Kimmel Living Status

The jury in a $25 000 life insurance case in Niles Mich could not agree if George A Kimmel was alive in March 1904 or dead, leaving the receiver of the bank to seek recovery. Andrew White ex convict testified as a claimant for the New York insurer but the panel doubted Swinney story of an Oregon forest death. The judge said a verdict would be read in the morning if the panel reached agreement.

Louis Kimmel Andrew White Lfe Insurance Company New York George A. Kimmel George A. Kimmel John’ B. Swinney Oregon S ‘Ney Niles Mich Bank Insurance Company Amidon

Atlanta’s strong cinema safety ordinances praised

An article in Case and Comment lauds Atlanta for leading U S cities in safeguarding motion picture audiences. Henry Spurr argues cinema use grows, cinema fires risk, and Atlanta’s licensing, wiring, fireproofing, exits, and permit checks are among the nation’s best though buildings still need reform. A W Russell ايضا commends Atlanta’s censorship ordinance.

Atlanta Lawyers’ Magazine Henry Spurr Rochester N.Y Cinematograph United States Jacksonville Chattanooga Galveston Memphis Board of Supervisors Maryland Fire Department A. W. Russell Case and Comment

Georgia Court Opens In Lawrenceville With Temporary Judge

Gwinnett superior court convened with Judge Robert T. Daniel presiding in place of ill Judge C H Brend. Grand jury organized with John B. Cain foreman. Jackson jail inspection notes state convicts in Butts county in good condition. Ramhurst Lumber to locate planing mill at Chatsworth. site work begun.

Lawrenceville Gwinnett Superior Court Robert T. Daniel Griffin Flint C. .H.brend Florida John B. Cain Daniel Chatsworth Ramhurst Lumber Company

Married Woman Held for Andersons Death

Newport News Va March 4 There were no developments in the case of Mrs Lucy Barnes held on a charge of murdering Hartwell Anderson a married man who she says shot himself after borrowing her husbands revolver Police expect to show it was impossible for Anderson to shoot himself as described Jealousy of another woman is claimed by authorities Anderson had a wife and five children

Hoyasia Russia Hia Russia Empire Dr. MacArthur New York City Grover Cleveland MacArthur Speek Lamareaux Alag ‘Lamareak Newport News Lucy Barnes Hartwell Anderson Barnes Anderson

Pitney Favored for Supreme Court Nomination

Washington reports unanimous Senate Judiciary Committee vote to favor Mahlon Pitney of New Jersey for associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. It notes a labor decision linked to Pitney’s father and states confirmation must await Senate oath.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Mahlon Pitney New Jersey Supreme Court of the United States Iowa Federation of Labor Pitney

Devotional Hour and Speakers at Local Church Event

Services for today include a 9 a.m. devotional hour led by Dr Stephens followed by a 10 a.m. peak by Dr Camden M Cobern and a 11 a.m. session by Dr Charles Inwood MacArthur. An evening program features a 8 p.m. Russia talk and 4 p.m. address by Mrs Bamateaus. Dr W Bustard, pastor of the Rucia Were Baptist church in Cleveland, Ohio attended by John D Rockefeller, will speak at 7 p.m.

Stephens Camden Cobern Charles Inwood MacArthur Russia Bamateaus Bustard Rucia Church of Cleveland Ohio John D Rockefeller

Victory Predicted For The Coal Strikers

London reports a confident prediction that the coal strike may end within ten days, with miners prepared to remain out for six weeks. MP James Kerry Hardie notes possible triumph for the miners while Premier Asquith offers no new information. Derbyshire miners are reported considering an amicable settlement, which could aid a wider agreement on government proposed minimum wage rates.

London James Kerry Hardie Labor Asquith House of Commons Derbyshire Midland Counties

Two Men Sentenced to Die on Gallows

Nashville telegraph reports Georg Shelton and John Butley were sentenced in Decaturville Tenn to hang on April 19 for the murder of Gen Pettigrew and his two children. The jury found them guilty of first degree murder. A defense motion for new trial was overruled with an appeal noted to the Supreme Court.

Nashville Tenn Decaturville George Shelton John Butley Pettigrew Barham Supreme Court

Rotten prison system critic speaks after transfer

W. BR. Winant, moved from the police station to the Tower after two days’ detention, calls the policing system rotten though most of the force may be decent. He faces charges connected to four rematlo rebriberies of freight cars on the Southern railway where he worked. He claims innocence and recounts harsh treatment, including lack of contact with friends and poor prison meals.

W. BR. Winant Southern Railway Inman

Many Applicants for Hangman's Job in Montreal

Montreal March 4. After Sheriff Martin of Fraserville could not find an executioner for Jules Plourde due March 8, forty men applied to Sheriff Lemieux in Montreal seeking the post. Applicants ranged in age and some were boys. Lemieux limited office intake. no one is yet engaged. Authorities still seek an experienced hangsman.

Montreal Que Martin Fraserville Quebec Jules Plourde Lemieux

State Senator Andrews on Bribery Charge Trial Opening

Columbus March 4 A jury was empaneled late today in the trial of State Senator L R Andrews charged with taking a $200 bribe in connection with an insurance bill before the last legislature The indictment was issued last year along with one against Rodney J Diegie former senate sergeant at arms Now in prison for bribery A delay arose from the absence of detective Frank Smiley who allegedly paid the bribe A telegram from the agency said Smiley would arrive tomorrow

Columbus Ohio L. R. Andrews Andrews Rodney J. Diegie Senate Frank Smiley Smiley Senator Andrews

Georgia's State Chemist Praises Cottolene

State Chemist J H McCandless lauded Cottolene in a public gathering, saying its sale and claim of cotton oil origin have greatly popularized cotton seed oil. He argued a pure refined vegetable base ensures a clean digestible cooking product for women.

J. H. McCandless Georgia McCandless

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