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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1915

Page

11

Birmingham to Probe Kidnapped Child Case Involving Mrs Redd

A Georgia arrest for allegedly kidnapping Robert Striker leads Mrs Jane Redd and companion C H Brown to Birmingham. Authorities seek to identify the child seen in Waynesboro and confirm if the infant is Striker’s alleged grandchild Willie Redd. Brown claims legal authority to deliver Redd to Alabama officers and seeks to verify the child’s identity.

Jane Redd Waynes- Dor Robert Striker Atlanta C HB Brown St Petersburg Fir Birmingham Waynesboro Redd Willie Reda 2 Constitution Union Station Tirmingham Sho Mr Brown Alabama Georgia Brown Fachter WC Michter Bert Striker Brooklyn Striker Hobert Wo C. Richter Robert Fig Richter

Bishop Reese to Deliver Jesup School Baccalaureate Sermon

The diocese of Georgia Bishop Frederick T Reese will deliver the baccalaureate sermon for the Jesup High School graduating class. The event, on Sunday May 23 at the school auditorium, marks the largest graduating class in the school's history.

Jesup Maren Frederick T Reese Savannah

Counties to Receive Tax on Automobiles If New Bill Passes

Bambridge Ga March 29 Special At the next session Senator-elect John W Callahian of the eighth senatorial district plans to introduce an amendment to the state automobile law. The proposal would distribute the automobile tax to each county rather than to the state. Callahan believes counties would gain a larger share and enforce the law more strictly, aided by direct county control.

Bambridge Ga General Assembly John W. Callaihan John W. Callahian Callahan

Eight White Farmers Face Peonage Charges in U S Court

In federal district court eight white farmers from Spalding and Laurlette counties are charged with peonage for holding a Black youth, beating him, and forcing labor after seizing him on a public road last August. The defendants are Franklin Watt, Charlie Adams, Harry Putnam, WT Goodin Floyd Mad Ea Putnam, Blaak Starr, and Bass Hult. John Westmoreland testified to the alleged captivity and abuse, with witnesses summoned for a trial likely to run through the week.

Nefro Federal District Court Franklin Watt Charlie Adams Harry Putnam Goodin Floyd Mad Ea Putnam Blaak Starr Bass Hult Spaldmm Lasctle John Westmorelind Harry Awa Wd Putnam Floyd Moody Tim Née

State railway history used in California purchase debate

Georgia state railroad records show authority to extend or build rail lines, including five extensions from the Western and Atlantic road to Athens Madison Milledgeville Forsyth or Macon Columbus, funded partly by state stock. Chairman Murphey Candler notes the 1835 act empowered the legislature to subscribe one fourth capital to branch lines, with private capital later completing them. A telegram from California seeks constitutional or statutory proofs of state power to purchase and build railroads.

Georgia Western and Atlantic Railroad California Western Pacific Railroad Murphey Candler Georgian State Railroad Commission Railroad Commission of California Charman Candler Etock Athens Madison Milledgeville Forsyth Macon Columbus Atlantic Candler General Assembly California Commission Georgian Railroad Commission Atlanta Ga State of Georgia California Railroad Commission Charles R Detrick Charles Detrick San Franchco Cal Western Atlantic Railroad Atlanta Lands End Wiknok McAndler Chattmen Railroad Commission “of Georale

Markham Funeral Set for Today in Atlanta

Marcellus Markham 73 died yesterday at the Marion hotel Atlanta. Survived by daughter Mrs Smyth D Pickett sister Mrs Robert J Lowry and son Markham Jr who arrives from California. Funeral at 4 p m from the Marion with pallbearers named. longtime Atlanta civic leader and former customs supervisor under Roosevelt and Taft.

Marcellus @ Markham Thomas J Peeples Robert F Shedden Hugh McKee J G Ernest John & Cohen George W Parrott Thomas D Meadow, Jr Henry Moser Edward H Barnes OH Scoville John T Iall BT Gunby Joseph ‘Thompson Mr Markham William Markham Roosevelt Taft Georgia Florida Markham Smith Pickett Marcellus Markham Los Angeles Cal Robert J’ Lowry Atlanta Willam Markham Connecticut Markhane

Mayo Sues Chilton Over Polly of the Circus Plot

Margaret Mayo known as Margaret Mayo Selwyn files a federal suit for 6000 dollars charging copyright infringement against Mrs William Calvin Chilton lecturer and actress of Oxford Miss Chilton accused of relating Mayo’s Polly of the Circus plot and quoting passages verbatim at Alkay hest talks.

Polly of Margaret Mayo Margaret Mayo Selwyn Bering Aikahest. Lyceum System William Calvin Chilton Chilton Oxford Misa Hest

Rattlesnake Fatality Sparks Possible Lawsuit

Waxtross Georgia March 29 Special Lewis Anthony a Ware farmer plans civil action against a negro named John Hammond who killed a large rattlesnake on Anthony’s farm Anthony traps and sells snakes and estimates a loss of at least 10 dollars Hammond was near Anthony’s farm when he killed the rattler which had thirteen rattles and a button

Waxtross Lewis Anthony John Hammond

Blotter Case Draws Hundreds of Witnesses in Municipal Court

A large crowd of witnesses gathered Monday in municipal court to testify in the Handy-Crowley blotter case involving Dr Alex B Smellis and a $828% advertising bill. The dispute centers on payment for blotters and a $10 ad fee. Judge E D Thomas presiding.

Handy-Crowley Company Alex B. Smellis E D Thomas

Evangelism Plan Approved by Atlanta Baptists

The Atlanta Baptist Ministers Association approved a personal evangelism campaign plan. A committee from the Evangelical Ministers Association proposed the measure, forming the Interdenominational Personal Workers League of Atlanta to drive conversions. The first campaign runs April 14 to June 1, with a second from September 12 to November 1.

Atlanta Baptist Ministers' Association Evangelical Ministers’ Association G M Eakes Richard Qrme Flinn A. H. Gordon B Walmer TO Bricker Fev Woc Schaeffer FR Ghipman Personal Workers League of Atlanta

Early peaches unhurt in northwest Georgia crop report

Ex pert fruit growers in Lyerly Georgia report the late peaches survived the recent cold snap though the bloom and wild plum suffered. Early peach crop remains unhurt, with assessments dated March 29.

Lyerly Georgia

Scott's Emulsion Builds Blood to Fight Catarrh

It states catarrh signals a weakened body and warns local sprays and vapors do little. The remedy urged is Scott's Emulsion a medicinal food and building tonic free from alcohol or harmful drugs, claiming it treats the cause by enriching the blood.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloonsfield, NJ

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