Atlanta Decides to Do Own Horseshoeing
Mayor James G Woodward halted city contracts with local horseshoers accused of forming a price fixing scheme. The city will hire nine firms to provide shoing services while enlarging the sanitary shop to handle all stock, saving about $500 yearly. Purchasing Agent Chambers noted the city will pay the workers on the payroll.
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Attlanta
James G Woodward
Chambers
Woodward
John Jentzen
Orseshoers
E Ts
Millard Hayes
Harrison Shoe Company
Jackson Shoeing Company
G FR. Paker
Negro Leaders at Cuthbert Conference in Parrott
The Cuthbert District conference led by Elder William D. Johnson draws negro leaders from Georgia and beyond. Presidents F. H. Trenderson and J. C. Styles urged progress in the south while bishops J. S. Flipper and Henry M. Turner prepared to speak. Richard D. Stinson of the Atlant Normal and Industrial Institute planned an address on industrial education. President A. Johnson of Arguey Industrial College spoke on denominational education.
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The
Atlant Normal and Industrial Institute
A . Johnson
Arguéry Industrial Coreg
Police Chief Resigns in Dublin Georgia
Dublin Police Chief Hightower resigns effective March 2 after charges of conduct unbecoming an officer are withdrawn. Special report notes the move follows internal actions and assigns responsibility to the departing chief.
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Dublin
Polis Hightower
Baby Rash Case Highlights Cuticura Claims
A mother reports her infant’s severe head to foot rash, sleepless and irritated, relieved after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticur a Ointment. The ad promotes Cuticura products with free sample offers and a 32 page Skin Book by mail from Cuticura Department T, Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept
T. Boeton
Georgia Officials Proclaim Municipal Clean-Up Week
Governor Slaton designates April 5 to 12 as Clean-Up Week to boost public health and city appearance. Federated Georgia women urge coordinated effort with no state funding, promoting local action and state pride.
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John M. Slaton
Rewest
Federation
Women's Clubs of Georgia
Gvherens
Women of
Georgia
Georgic
Miss Murphy Robbed by Negro at Cordele
Miss Mary Murphy of Atlanta lost two suitcases valued in the hundreds, stitched with diamonds, to a brown-skinned man named Sherry Hill in Cordele. He was about 20, 130 pounds, and authorities expect to arrest him soon. Miss Murphy continued to Americus after the theft.
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Cordell
Mary Murphy
Atlanta
E Murphy
Miss Murphy
Americus
Resinol Heals Eczema Says Sufferers Find Relief
An advertisement claims Resinol ointment and Resinol Soap halt itching and clear eczema. Doctors allegedly prescribed the treatment for twenty years and a trial is offered free. The soap is advertised as nonalkaline and gentle on skin, promoting healing and a clear complexion.
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Resinol
Haltimore
Macon Bond Vote Nears as Committees Push Push
Macon Georgia March 5 Special with the $300000 bond election only three days away volunteers fill the effort to get out voters and 100 automobiles are pledged to the transportation committee. It will take 940 votes to win two thirds of registered voters with the election set for next Tuesday. The bonds cover sewers paying and the Macon hospital. Jackson Billkas state convention plans are also noted with Elks executive committee meeting in Macon next Tuesday to outline Waycross May conventions. City Detective G L Morrin suspended for days, dropped from service for the department. Brig 8 Young supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias and wife arrive in Macon for a lodge inspection tour guests of T J Carlidg.
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Macon
Transportation Committee
Smith
Billkas
Georgia Association of Elks
Waycrass
Macon Lodge
Waycress
Morrin
Civil Service Commission
Young
Adt
Ohio
The
Knights of Pythias
T. J. Carlidg
Captain Pleads To Keep Opium For Chinese Crew
In Savannah the British steamship Eyleakin arrived as U S customs boarded and seized a large quantity of opium, pipes, and a full outfit. Captain Campbell argued the opium was for the crew and that Chinese sailors must be allowed to smoke opium to stay aboard. It marks a rare raid on the port after several years.
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Savannah
Eyleakin
Campbell
United States
Increase in Bank Resources Reported by Atlanta Fed
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta weekly report shows a usual rise in business activity and a gradual easing of the money situation in the district. Total resources reach 17.27 million dollars with reserves of 388,557.82 and federal reserve notes 000.00 in circulation.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
TL Bass
Federal Reserve Bania
Sena
LIA BantTras
Capital Puta
Federal Reserve
Consent Verdict in Screven County Case in Georgia
In Savannah on March, a federal court returned a verdict of not guilty for seven Hiltons residents of Screven County who were charged with robbing a Brinson railway train and taking the crew off during a strike, interfering with mall handling. Defendants named include Matthew L. Parker George Ewan William R Brage D T Jenkins Robert Mobley James Godbee and J O Parker.
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Savannah
Hiltons
Screven County
Matthew L. Parker
Georgeewan
William R Brage
D.T. Jenkins
Robert Mobley
James Godbee
JO Parker
New Fire Engines Ordered for Fifth Ward House
The city awarded American LaFrance the contract for two fire appa ratus to serve the new fifth ward engine house on Marietta street after reviewing bids. A triple combination rotary pump engine at 8260 and a motor driven truck and chemical wagon at 5590 total 23750 with a five year guarantee and immediate shipment to Atlanta within thirty days. Other bidders included Ahren Fox Robinson Seagrove and Bove firms. Boyd bid was lowest but lacked long term guarantees or 30 day delivery. Fifth ward delegates Maddox Lee and Johnson praise the purchase.
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Fifth Ward
Marietta Street
Chambers
Woodward
American la France Company
LaFrance
Atlanta
Ahren-Fox Engines Company
Robinson Fire Apparatus Company
Seagrove Fire Apperette Company
Andessa Bove & Broont
Boyd
Corncil
Maddox
Lee and
Johnson
Three U S Guards Given Furloughs
Warden Moyer of the Atlanta federal prison announced furloughs for three guards due to lack of funds. The furloughed guards are A J Duncan of Tennessee J D Buckner of [unknown] and Her Ormondroyd of New York.
Glenn Fights Traffic Route Law In Court
Atlante Steel president Thomas K Glenn faced Recorder Johnson over a city road violation. He argued from Marietta street toward Peachtree using the Five Points route, offered a blueprint, and agreed to seek a legal change with the council ordinance committee.
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Thomas
K. Glenn
Atlante Steel Company
Recorder Johnson
Scott
Five Points
Glenn
Marietta Street
Peachtree
Marietta
Peachtree Street
The
Recorder
Marisia
Mrr
Ordinance Committee of Council
Kennedy to Face Life Term for Wife Killing
In Sandersville Georgia on March 5 special dispatch reports Lee Kennedy found guilty of murder for killing his wife in Emanuel County in 191%, with a jury recommending life imprisonment. Judge Hardeman will sentence Kennedy the Saturday after noon. A motion for a new trial was filed and a hearing set for April 5 in Louisville. The article also notes a separate life sentence for Hesman and implies local court reforms.
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Sandersville
Lee Kennedy
Ermanuel County
Kennedy
Louisville
Montiroé Hesman
John Wingfield Dies in Charleston After Unconscious State
John Montgomery Wingfield, 63, died at his home on Cherokee Avenue after being found unconscious in Charleston in February. He had been hospitalized where papers showed an Atlanta address. Funeral set for 2:30 PM at Patterson’s with burial at West View. Survived by wife, three daughters Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Freeman Jr, Mrs. Winefeld, and son G Wingfeld.
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John Montgomery Wingfield
Cherokee Avenue
Charleston
Wingfield
Atlanta
Patterson
Grelock
West View
Wingfeld
M. E. Moore
Thacleston, S. Ci
J. M. Freeman, Jr
Mis. Marentet Winefeld
S. G. Wingfeld
Lawrenceburg
Tallest U S Guard dies at Grady hospital
Henry D. Green aged 28 longtime guard at the federal prison died Friday morning at Grady hospital He stood about 11 feet 11 5 inches tall in bare feet He was a member of Kershaw lodge No 20 Camden Also noted are his wife a sister Mrs W T Duncan of Chester and a brother J T Green of Sumter The body to Poole's chapel then Sumter S C for interment
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Henry D. Green
Federal
Grady Hospital
Green
Kershaw Lodge
Camden
Poole
Sumter
W. T. Duncan
Chester
J.’ T Green
Large Wildcat Killed in McMillian Bay Swamp near Jesup
A notably large wildcat was killed near Jesup in the McMillian bay swamp after a seven hour drive by hounds. The animal has caused nine months of depredations on young pigs and goats in the local farms, and its end is posed to relieve farmers in the area.
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Jesup
McMillian Bay
Confirmation Service at Church of the Incarnation
Bishop C K Nelson will lead a confirmation service with a large class prepared by Rector Rev L B Richards at the Church of the Incarnation West End on Sunday night March 7 at 7 30. Everyone is invited to attend.
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C. K. Nelson
Connrm & Large
L. B. Richards
Churci of the Incarnation
West End
Woodside Robbery Details Dramatize Cash Loss Dispute
Reported theft from John J. Woodside Storage at 285 Edgewood Ave centers on $45 in cash and items stolen, contradicting papers that claimed $1,000 cash and $1,100 in negotiable paper. Chief Sanford and manager John J. Woodside Jr dispute figures, citing minimal cash loss and damaged combination safes.
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Yeegmen
John J. Woodside Storage Company
Ime
Edgewood Avenue
Newport
Sanford
Woodside
John J. Woodside, Jr
Constitution
Miller Jumped From Second Story Window in Albany
Albany Ga March 5 Special Former Thomas county mail carrier J G M Muller serving a federal sentence in Dougherty county jail developed pneumonia and in delirium jumped from a second story hospital window. A nurse grabbed his clothing but he weighed too much to be held and fell. He was convicted of taking money from a letter and sentenced to jail plus a fine.
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Albany, Ga
J. G. M. Muller
Thomas County
Dougherty County
Rome Thieves Hungry Epidemic Strikes Rome Georgia
An epidemic of petty thefts has broken out in Rome Georgia with numerous complaints to police. In most cases thieves have taken only pieces of food from refrigerators and arrests have yet to be made.
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Rome
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