City News and Court Actions In Atlanta
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed by M Isenberg broker of Atlanta with assets cited at 160 and a fee of 1021.95. Services at Central Congregational Church include a sermon by Dr George Hanscom and a special musical address. The United States grand jury adjourned after finding true bills on internal revenue violations. illicit whisky cases dominated the trial day. Police warned suspects of heightened scrutiny and one man pair was detained on suspicion of “touches.” A postal card led to the arrest of Roy Kirby and Frank Carden in a highway robbery case. Atlanta workers push for funds to hire park music, and a proposed state plumber examination bill may surface in the next legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beers
Federal Court
M. Isenberg
Brocer
Atlanta
Central Congregational
Ellis Street
Carnegie Way
Carnegie Library
George Hanscom
United States Grand Jury
J. K. Ottley
Internal Revenue
District Court
Roy Kirby
Knoxville
Hood
Kirby
Frank Carden
Tennessee
Carden
General Council
Park Board
J. M. Wusthoff
Musicians’ Union
Atlanta Federation of Trades
He Got His Half From Norman E Mack s National Monthly
Rastus Johnster insists on collecting a long outstanding debt from lawyer Mr. Sawyer. Sawyer offers a $10 payment, claiming the matter will end the dispute. Rastus returns, reporting only his hat received as leverage while warning about the lawyer’s anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Mack
Lively Meeting for New Chamber Building Plan
A large chamber of commerce gathering in Lively, Maine outlined a $4100,000 preferred stock drive to fund a new building. Forty five leaders formed subcommittees, with 200 names allocated for outreach and progress reports due by Monday at 1 PM. Stock is described as a tax efficient six percent investment with strong local support and rapid committee assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Me & M
Evening South Georgian Train Leaves for All South Georgia Points
The South Georgian train of the A B and A leaves for all points in South Georgia at 10 15 tonight. Sleepers to Thomasville and Waycross available for occupancy at Union Station at 9 00 p m. The best route. Try it.
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South Georgia
Thomasville
Waycross
Union Station
Runaway Erie Freight Crashes Into Cleveland Factory
A Erie freight train of 170 coal cars crashed into the Ferry Nut and Set Screw Company factory in Cleveland on March 15. One man was killed and twenty injured as the engine failed on a grade and the train dragged backward, two cars broke away, and the remaining cars struck a car on a siding, breaking through the wall of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Erie
Ferry Nut and Set Screw Company
Cara
Emily Dean Johnson Dies by Gas In Own Home
Cleveland reporter records that 62 year old Mrs Emily Dean Johnson committed suicide by inhaling gas for perceived ugliness. The case notes she had not had her picture taken for thirty two years, reflecting severe self injury beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Emily Dean Johnson
Aviator Killed in Berlin Flight Crash
Berlin reports aviator Witte, who played a prominent role in the Solanusthal aviation meeting, died when his Wright biplane collapsed near Tel Ten. Officials say a gust of wind overturned the aircraft, killing him instantly during a flight in the suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
North Carolina man acquitted after strong plea by lawyer
A man in North Carolina spared conviction for horse stealing after a powerful plea by his lawyer leading to acquittal. The dramatic defense raised doubts about the case and the defense strategy is under discussion in the provincial press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
BE. Mack
North Carolina
Alter
Georgia backs Underwood in county line drive
G R Hutchens citing dispatches from A T Dallas and M Mathhews praise Underwood and predict a solid Georgia majority. A letter warns against personal attacks on Democratic leaders as Alabama solidarity with Georgia grows in the campaign.
Mortuary notices report several family deaths in city
Pat Quinn foreman at the federal prison is advised of the death of Mrs J C Quinn in Nashville due to paralysis at age 49. Burial held in Nashville. Ray Thompson two year old son of Mr and Mrs Thompson died at 52 Rhodes Street. Body moved to Greenberg and Bond. funeral arrangements pending. Zackius Norrell three year old son of Mr and Mrs L Norrell died in a private sanatorium. to be taken to Resaca Georgia for funeral and interment. Dorothy Templeton eleven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Templeton died at 42 Killian Street. funeral and interment to be held in Quincy Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Quinn
Federal
J. C. Quinn
Nashville
Ray Thompson
Ray
Thompson
Rhodes Street
Greenberg&Bond
Dorothy Templeton
Dorothy
Harley T. Templeton
Killian Street
Quincy
Ohio
Mrs Haupert of Atlanta Dies in Cleveland Funeral Plans Set
Mrs Fred Haupert formerly of Atlanta died Wednesday at her Cleveland home. Body to be brought to Atlanta for a 3:30 p.m. Sunday funeral at Barclay Brandon chapel with interment in West View. Survived by six siblings including Mrs M C Hall and Mrs Georgia Whatley. Also noting George W Findley, 65, who died yesterday at the Old Soldiers Home with funeral at Poole's chapel and interment in Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Haupert
Atlanta
Cleveland
Ohio
Barclay & Brandon Chapel
West View
M. C. Hall
Georgia Whatley
Andrew 5S. Watters
W. D. Watters
L. S. Watters
S. T. Feeder
George W. Findley
Old Soldiers
Poole’s
Macon
Death of 14 month old Ruby Pittman
Ruby W. Pittman the 14 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs R E Pittman died yesterday afternoon in a private sanitarium The body was removed to Poole s chapel and the funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Pittman
Ruby W. Pittman
R. E. Pittman
Poole’s
Death of J. J. Hudgins at Griffin aged 68
J. J. Hudgins of Griffin Georgia died at his home near Orchard Hill yesterday afternoon after an illness of several days aged 68. He was a well known figure in the community and is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hudgins
Griffin
Orchard Hill
Death of Charles Davidson of Greensboro Ga
Charles Davidson of Greensboro Georgia died Friday afternoon at a private sanatorium. His body was moved to Barclay and Brandon chapel and will be taken to Woodside for funeral and interment on Sunday. He is survived by three sons and one daughter, Dr C Davidson of Atlanta, Rev C C Davidson of Ashburn, Dr Hal Davidson of Atlanta, and Mrs John Boswell of Greensboro.
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Charles Davidson
Greensboro
Barclay & Brandon
Woodside
C. Davidson
Atlanta
C.C. Davidson
Ashburn
Hal’ Davidson
John Boswell
Funeral of James A. DeFoor Held at Walker Street Church
James A DeFoor died Thursday and his funeral was held at 10 am in Walker Street Methodist Church with interment in Oakland. Pallbearers included B Thompson M De Ben New We PB Anderson John J Wain and BP Thompson.
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James
A. DeFoor
A. Defpoor
Walker Street
Methodital
Oakland
B.thompson
Alabama congressman backs Underwood in Democratic race
An Atlanta businessman, J. Frank Beck, writes to Hon. William Schley Howard praising Oscar W. Underwood and urging Southern support. Howard replies, calling Underwood the greatest man in public life and stressing the South’s opportunity to influence the nation. He notes his duties in Georgia prevent a full campaign but would back Underwood if possible.
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William Schley
Howard
National Congress
Atlanta
Beck
Underwood
Congregaman
Baltimore
Mr. Howard
Mr. Beck
J. Frank Beck
Empire Building
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Gogue
Tenady
America
South
Maine
Mike
Georgia
Empire
Southland
United States
Barber Asphalt Contracts All Go To West Company
The street committee heard Samuel H. Venable accuse Barber Asphalt of collusion with West Construction to secure bids for Marietta street paving. Barber denies preferential pricing. standard and Texas asphalts defended. The panel will ask property owners to remove specific asphalt types from petitions and revisit on the next Tuesday week.
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Barber Asphalt
West Company
Samuel H. Venable
Barber Asphalt Company
West Construction Company
Chattanooga
Barber
West Companies
Bermudez
Trinidad
Venable
Marietta Street
Charles Hall
Barber People
James L. Wey
Barber Company
B. Ia Craig
Standard Oil Company
Harry White
Texas Asphalt
Attorney Key
Texas and Standard
K. Glenn
Marietta
Recall Storm After Hillsville Tragedy Appeals Across Papers
Washington dispatch notes editorials from The New York Sun The Herald Times and Tribune The New York Times The New York Tribune The New York Herald and Washington Post on Carroll county recall after Floyd Allen case. They discuss mob action judge recall and jurists facing public backlash with warnings about mob rule and future lawfulness.
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Byan Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Carroll County
Virginia
New York Sun
Herald, Times and Tribune
Hillsville
Carroll County Court House
Floyd Allen
New York Herald
Commonwealth
Washington Post
Climax in a Beard Tugging Debate between Irishman and Jew
In a Boston Traveler piece, two men square off over who has stronger roots. The Irishman pulls Pat’s whiskers and names Robert Emmet, the Jew yanks Moses, and the exchange escalates with Pat grabbing the Jew’s beard and shouting about the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
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Boston Traveler
Ikey
Ivery Jew
Ivery
Pat
Robert Emmet
Moses
Dan O'Connell
Abraham
Pattickh Henry
Twelve Apostles
Order of Hibernians
Dalba Repents Attack on King in Rome
Rome reports growing suspicion that a plot to kill King Victor Emmanuel involved a weak-minded man named Dalba who claimed he acted under a vision. Dalba apologized saying he regretted the attempt for his mother’s sake while authorities note possible accomplices and antiwar anarchist sentiments in Tripoli.
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Rome
Personala
Dalba
Quirinal
Victor Emmanuel
Berne
Giolitti
Marquis di San Giuliano
Geneva
Committee of Union
Progressive
Constantinople
Berlin
Italy
Tripoli
Helena
Capudine Heads Off Headaches with Quick Relief
Capudine is advertised as a universal headache remedy addressing heat, cold, grippe, stomach issues and nervous headaches. It claims rapid relief from feverishness, aches, and nervous symptoms with restoration of normal conditions. Available as a liquid at 0c, 25c and 50c in drug stores.
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American National Bank
City News
Broyles
J. A. Wilson
McGomh
Miss
L. H. Williams
Clarence Edwards
Montgomery
John Doe
Huntsville
Terminal Station
Graphers Free
Acres Pe Owriter Co
Maier & Berkele, “Inc
Whitehall ‘Street
Moore
I. B. Alten
G. W. Hanson
J. T. Holieman
F. C. Foster
M. M. Davies
W. H. Leahy
R. L. Foreman
F. M. Inman
J. R.A. Hobson
B. Walter Ballard
W. H. Schiegshaber
G. H. Perry
A. W. Hodnett
J. L. Baldwin
Victor Lamar Smith
Co. J. Waden
B. Turman
A. J. Orme
E. H. Goodhart
W. F. Parkhurst
R. M. Walker
Hal F. Hentz
Fred Houser
Holmes Frederick
J. M. van ‘Harlingen
J. D. Word
Hichens
Troup County
G. R. Hutchens
Hutchens
Wilson
Mathhews
National House
Heis
Zackius
Norrell
L. Norrell
Bloomfield- Burkett
Resaca
Samuel Venable
Hilleville
New York Times
Thornton Massee
Foster
Webb
Rillaville
The
New York Tribune
Lfe
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