Warrant Sought Over Police Assault Claim In Atlanta
Johnson, a known Atlanta figure living at 737 Chestnut Street, faces a police assault warrant linked to his efforts to delay disclosures about the county department. Once an inspector in the state agricultural department, he had shown interest in a 1910 bid for county police chief under Hoke Smith's administration.
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Johnson
Atlanta
Chestnut Street
State Agricultural Department
Hoke, Smith
Ex-lawman M Witt Cole sought for three indictments
Lawrenceville ex police chief M Witt Cole, famed for the Wade Higgins incident, faces three Gwinnett grand jury indictments. He remains at large as Atlanta police hunt him since Sunday night. The story also notes Panama Canal tourism and John D. Rockefeller Jr. aboard Victoria Louise bound for Colon.
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M. Witt Cole
Lawrenceville
Gwinnett Grand Jury
Garner
M. Witt
Atlanta
Wade Higgins
Gwinnett
Cole
Higgins
Mena
Ark
Oklahoma Man Tells About Kidney Remedy
A Stillwater Oklahoma man JA Parrish testifies that after years of back pain and diseased kidneys he used Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root with wonderful results. He reports no further kidney trouble and offers his testimonial for publication. Sworn March 8 1912 before H J Haussd erf notary.
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Kilmer
Trey
Lberty
JA. Parrish
Stillwater
Okla
H. 3. Haussder
the Prace
Prove What Swamp-Hart WH Do For You Sample Bottle
A letter to Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York offers a sample bottle and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. The ad promotes regular fifty cent and one dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores and asks readers to mention The Atlanta Daily Constitution.
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Swamp-Hart
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Atlanta Idaily Constitution
Minister's Wife Contests Divorce Granted Husband
Macon Ga March 11 Special Mrs M G Moore filed a motion for a new trial in the case where her husband Rev BE Moore a Baptist preacher was recently granted divorce The grounds are unknown Judge Mathews to hear the motion March 24 Also Mrs Lola N Jones sues for divorce in a separate case claiming her ex husband Johnny S Jones threatened her life after his acquittal in murder trials Witness drunk incident in city court led to a mistrial and a $10 fine
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Macon
M. G. Moore
BE. T. Moore
Johnny Jones
Johnny
Jones
Lola N. Jones
Dronk
Wilder
T. J. Roberts
Myno
Judmir Hodges
Wider
Hodges
Dempsey Hotel Opens in Macon With Grand Dinner
Macon Georgia prepares for the first public view of the new million dollar Dempsey Hotel. Doors open at 2 pm with tours until 6 pm followed by a large society dinner in the evening. The hotel, lavishly furnished, will be managed by former Waldorf-Astoria official Hubbell Joe Hill Hall. A separate item notes Joe Hall’s punctuality fine, a court delay, and a $1 per-minute penalty. Also reported is plans for a new $250,000 bottling company in Macon with major Georgia and Florida distribution, led by Jesse H. Talk, J A Shepherd, and others. Stock $200,000 paid.
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Macon
Dempsey
Wbles
Waldorf Torm
New York
My. Hubbell
Mason
March St
Georgia
Florida
Jesse H. Talk
J. A. Shepherd
J. Sam Morton
Birmingham
Atlanta
Home Rule Pushes Porto Rico Postmaster Appointments
Washington March 11 The Waser administration plans to grant Porto Rico greater home rule by appointing Porto Ricans to island local offices under the island government Secretary O War Garrison said he discussed Porto Rican affairs with the president today Competent locals will fill purely local posts such as postmasters
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Washington
Waser
Porto iTico
O' War Garrison
Porto Rico
Ameng Island
Typewriters Rented Three Months at Five Dollars Am
Writing Machine Co offers rental terms for typewriters at five dollars per three months.
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Writing Machine Co
Carlos Mason Again Heads Police Board In Henderson
In a quiet reorganization session the Henderson police board elected Carlos Mason as chairman for a new term with W P Fain as vice chairman and G P Dozier as secretary. Mayor Woodward opposed Mason’s chairmanship but approved the other two selections. Five votes were cast for Mason, with Woodward voting for Dozier. Action on 165 department applications was postponed to Thursday. Plainclothes officers Fain McDaniel Arrowood and Whelchel were exonerated after accusers failed to appear.
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Woodward
Police Commission
Mason
Carlos Mason
W. P. Fain
G. P. Dozter
Verney
Faln
Dozier
Fain
McDaniel
Arrowood
Whelchel
Henderson Hotel
Valdosta Mourns Joseph A Qualey longtime local merchant
Valdosta Ga March 31 Special Joseph A Qualey one of the oldest citizens here died at his son's home Mr Ousley this city last night His funeral and interment occurred this afternoon He was born in Cullloden Ga eighty one years ago and moved with his parents to Macon then Lowndes county before the Civil War He years ago was a merchant and cotton buyer at Ousley in this county He had been confined to his room for three months and his wife had been dead many years.
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Valdosta
Joseph A. Qualey
MR. Ousley
Culloden
Gal
Macon
Lowndes County
Ousley
M. F. Quiley
G. W. Ambrose
Lawrenceville
W. E. Simmons
J. T. Bakes
New Cemetery
Ambrose
Ivy Street Extension Favored by City and Landowners
The proposal to open a new street through north side property between Peachtree and Cyress streets drew favorable comments. Real estate man J Redding urged city and owners to cooperate, noting potential new frontage, reduced congestion, and that Peachtree frontage could be retained with added gains. He estimated property increases would justify the project costs.
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North Side
Peachtrees
Ivy Street
Cypress Street
J. Redding
Atlanta
Peachtree
Ivy Junction
Redding
Pine
Kimball
Georgia Avenue Grading Begins Early Tuesday
The Georgia avenue grading project started Tuesday morning as a county crew moved along Congelly street to create fill at the lowest point. Councilman Orville E H Hall, a key advocate for the project in the third ward, predicted earlier completion, noting a large workforce and favorable weather should speed progress.
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Georgia Avenue
Woman shoots husband and his girlfriend in Memphis tragedy
Memphis March 11 August Schieber president of a local lumber company was shot and likely fatally wounded tonight. A woman named Lilan Howell, in the same downtown flat, was slightly wounded. Mrs Schieber was arrested charged with the shooting after refusing to speak. One bullet struck Schieber near the temple as another hit the young woman in the arm.
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Memphis
Tenn
Schieber
Lilan Howell
Nashville Seeks Atlanta Conference
Nashville officials visit Atlanta with a proposal to move the 1914 conference to Nashville or possibly hold it in both cities. Two emissaries Rev Thomas H Harrison and Dr James L Vance present the idea to Atlanta Bible Conference association members, with a meeting at the Tabernacle set for Wednesday afternoon to debate the plan and elect officers. A $4,000 donation from Nashville citizens is reported to help cover expenses.
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Nashville
Atlanta
Thomas H. Harrison
James L Vance
the Tabernacle
R. O. Flinn
John, J. Hagen
Atlanta Bible Conference Association
Tabernacle
Conference Association
Hawes Hell
Taberncle
Harrison
Association
Tennessee
Injunction refused to liquor dealers in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on March 11 Judge Wadding refused a wholesale liquor dealers injunction to stop Southern Express from rejecting Hauoi shipments to South Carolina after the Webb Kenyon bill. Chief Justice Gary's order in South Carolina forced express delivery for personal use consignments, with the carrier noting it may cease if the ruling is reversed.
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Richmond
Southern Express Company
South Carolina
Congress
Waddin
United States District Court
Gary
South Carolina Supreme Court
Jig
Clarkston Citizens Form Board of Trade
Clarkston Georgia March 11 Special The Clarkston board of trade was formed at an enthusiastic meeting following a campaign of civic improvement A committee was named to draft a constitution and by laws and a mass meeting will be held next Monday to enroll members and elect officers Speakers included Hon C D McKinney and Robert Ramapeck officers of the Decatur board of trade also named were F L Waggoner chairman J R M Dillon DBD W Webb Clem Jolly Frank Carter Edgar Barrett Frank McClendon I A Nucholls
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Clarkston
Clarkston Board of Trade
Clvyic
C.D. McKinney
Robert Ramapeck
Decatur Board of Tr
Edgerton Named for Post Office Purchase Agent
Washington reports unofficially that Richard E Edgerton of New Jersey is agreed upon for appointment as purchasing agent of the post office department. The office pays 3000 dollars annually and has been vacant since January 6. Taft had named Frederick P. Austin for the place but he was not confirmed.
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Edgerton
Washington
Richard E.edgerton
New Jersey
Post Office Department
Taft
Frederick P. Austin
Officer 666 Captures American Stage With Sensational Merit
The extreme sensationalism and rapid movement of Officer 666 give it strong literary merit and directness. A competent cast including Clarence Oliver George Howell Ralph Dean Frank McGlynn John Arthur James W Brady Edmund Pollock Iona Bright Edna Hibbard and Charlotte Lambert performs with great spirit.
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Vogue
Clarence Oliver
George Howell
Ralph Dean
Frank McGlynn
John Arthur
James W. Brady
Edmund Pollock
A Lucky Hoodoo at the Lyric with Beaumont Sisters
Billy B. Van presents A Lucky Hoodoo at the Lyric with the Beaumont Sisters and Engle Big Company. The musical comedy promises humor and novelty with a captivating chorus and jingling numbers. Lovey Lane debuts and a Tango dance craze is featured.
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Billy B. van
Beaumont Sisters Engle Big Company
Nhine
New York
Chicago
Billy B. B. van
Tabloid Musical Comedy at Forsyth and Grana
A lively tabloid musical comedy at the Forsyth this week blends witty songs and bright chorus performances. George Beban’s The Sun of the Rose sketch at the Grana offers a graceful interlude, both showcases praised for entertaining theatergoers.
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the Grana
George Beban
Wilson Intervenes in Appraisers Dismissal Case
Washington March 11 President Wilson decided to intervene in the case of Thaddeus Sharratts a member of the United States general board of general appraisers at New York who was dismissed by President Taft on charges of malfeasance Senate Lodge Smoot and Stone urged reinstatement of Mr Sharratts The president referred the three senators to Secretary McAdoo
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Wilson
Washington
Thaddeus Sharretts
United States General Board of General Appraisers
New York
Taft
Senate Lodge
Smoot
Stone
Sharratts
McAdoo
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H. G. Montgomery
Gotham
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Carlton
Joe Hill Hall
J— jHlon
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Lion of Bird
Carlos’ Mason
Mortuary
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Athens
Oconee Cemetery
Escott Brown
Fiist Baptist Church
Oconee
Miss Brown
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Rome
Nome. Ga
James A. Smith
Nashville, Chattanooga and
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Columbus
Thomas J. Chappell
L. H. Chappell
S Alston Wrage
Linwood Cemetery
Scott
Auburn
Ala
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R. H. Taylor
Senora
Thomas M. McIntosh
Millwaukee
Pooley
W. B. Cox
Washington Street
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McIntosh
Mamie Phelps
Jones Avenue
G. D. Phelps
Jones Avenue Baptist Church
Hollywood
Nelson Thomason
Wesley Memorial Chapel
Owen
Charlie
George Yancey
Claude Hreedlove
Alton Langley
Morgan Johnson
Burt Jarold
G. T. Murray
Covington
Covington, Ga
George T. Murray
North Covington
John Murray
B. S&s
ADS ‘Police Board
Ivy ST
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U.S
Waddill
Express Company
Clarkston Citizens Form Board OF Trade
Porter
John Boyle & Cos
Kcca
Serote
F. L. Volberg, JR
S. Forsyth St
Bell Phone
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J.P. Stevens
Auten
Fae Ae Wee
Reena
Keith Vaudeville
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Toda
Bell
Tora Balagis
Brourhy
Rog
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Cash Grocery CO
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Missouri
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Bert Melrose
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