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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1915
Page
4
Special bulletin from Buchanan Georgia notes a morning incident involving two Black individuals from Waco. The brief report names Cleveland Hisolm as a person connected to the event, with limited readable details from the damaged text.
An advertising piece promotes S S A and S S to flush blood impurities seen as humors from mucous linings and other areas. It claims quick detection in urine and sweat within five minutes and promises dramatic health gains, citing Dr Swift of Atlanta as a renowned physician endorsing the remedy.
Witnesses say the shooting occurred after drinking led to the incident. The bullet struck one leg of a person identified as Chisolm, the event attributed to alcohol as the cause.
Cranston Williams of Greensboro has been appointed a special agent in the census department to collect statistics of manufacturers. He will leave for New York soon to begin duties after four years at Emery College. He is noted for special feature work for southern dailies and his connection with his father Sam Williams at the Greensboro Herald Journal.
Valdosta on March 2 Special Heath Hightower alias JB Smith guest at a principal hotel was arrested and jailed Saturday on a charge of robbing physicians offices here. W Smith and A G Little, with offices in the McKey building, are the chief conspirators. Items stolen include instruments and ocular gear. A search of Hightower’s rooms disclosed many of the stolen items and pieces from other physicians’ offices.
Johny Valliams is arrested and charged with murder in the Taylor killing at Jemison, Valdosta. Officials say he arrived in the city soon after the crime and used an assumed name while being held by Florida officers.
George F Wing, Macon Georgia’s oldest printer and former city alderman, died at his home on Orange and Magnolia streets at 4 a.m. after a ten day illness with pneumonia. A Confederate veteran, he once waved a Confederate flag from the Macon Telegraph building. He began printing at age 12 and later led a long career in Macon’s printing industry. He married Octeanna Heath in 1869 and left eight children, all living in Macon, plus a brother in Portland, Oregon.
The Forsyth bill features Lydall Rogers Sydel and a friend of five acts including a talking dog style set with a teaching act, a dancing old man, and a versatile troupe. The seal balances balls up a ladder while the cast performs songs, sketches, and comic bits to mixed response. Robert Moran notes the bill is decent value.
Neil O'Brien and associates bring a new and larger company to the Atlantic on Wednesday and Thursday with the sketch Demon Runner a Dry Town. Ming Pasa Hofferman and her company present plays including Blind Love and Fr y at the Bijou with tickets selling fast.
A Monday evening gathering at the Ansley hotel featured Dr J Berg Esenwein of Springfield Massa lecturing on the short story. The lecture traced form growth, offered examples, and highlighted differences, with Major Charles W Humer introducing him. An auction sale of central property on Edgewood Ave follows at 3 o'clock.
Mayor Woodward denounces the second ward delegation for signing a card alleging falsehoods about Pryor street paving. He claims no dictator rules Atlanta, accuses former street committee leaders of malfeasance, and supports concrete paving as a cheaper, smoother alternative to Belgian blocks. He asserts bids and paving decisions were mishandled by the delegation and vows council action.
On Sunday a fight near Buchanan left Arthur Peyton mortally wounded at his home one mile east of Buchanan. William McDonald was jailed on a cutting charge after a knife attack near Jim Arch Wrights place. Peyton died from knife wounds while McDonald surrendered to Sheriff Richards. Both men are described as young white men.
An advertisement warns against calomel with bold claims for Sons Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy. It urges taking two spoonfuls tonight to avoid feeling weak or nauseated, promising quick relief and no salivation, even for children.
Booker T Washington travels from Newark by limited train arriving this afternoon for a 8 oclock address at the Auditorium Armory to aid homeless colored servant girls. A 600 strong reception committee meets at the station and a procession to the church and auditorium includes Knights of Pythias bands and 100 women. program features music and addresses by Dr Booker T Washington and Rev HM A Prod y with student choirs from Spelman Morris Brown and Clark universities.
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