Negro convict killed in escape attempt near Westview cemetery
George Zeal, a negro convict, was shot and killed by farmer J W Benedict while resisting capture after Zeal escaped from the Chattahoochee camp. An inquest ruled the shooting justifiable. Benedict was not arrested. Zeal grappled Benedict, hurled rocks, and the assault ended when Zeal weakened. Benedict neighbors aided, Zeal died shortly after.
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Chaingane
George Zeal
Westview Cemetery
J. W. Benedict
Benedict
J. J. Stamps
Zeal
Marietta Street
Jim Benedict
Chattahoochee
Said Wife Deceived HIV Searing Began Yesterday
In Superior Court Mrs. da Quinn sues for alimony claiming marriage on February 4, 1939 led to a child born October 14, 1940 and that she was driven from home by her husband. Police court testimony indicates he denies responsibility, says she left voluntarily and that the child may not be his. Hearing adjourned with further testimony expected.
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John H. Quinn
Mre
da Quinn
Lumpkin
Clma de Cleveland Quinn
Norcross
Gwinnett County
Quinn
Smokers for Wu Tingfang are planned in Atlanta visit
The Atlanta chamber of commerce set a smoker to honor Wu Ting-fang during his Carnegie Library lecture visit. A three-member committee will choose the date and nature, inviting only chamber members, with the event likely after his lecture if he stays over.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wu Ting-fang
Atlanta
Orr
Messrs
W. A. Hemphill
H. H. Cabanias
J. Frank Beck
Carnegie Mbro
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Public health warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. L. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Warns buyers to obtain genuine product and mentions Hall's Family Pills and price.
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Hall
FL J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
FEF. J. Cheney & Co
New Evening Paper The Atlanta News Formed
A company organized yesterday to publish The Atlanta News an eight page 1 cent paper. John Temple Graves editor in chief Charles Daniel managing editor and J Frank Beck business manager named. Stockholders elected officers and directors and appointed committees to secure location purchase machinery and launch the paper at earliest date. Temporary headquarters in Gould building room 608. Hight Was Her Terror story ends with Dr King s New Discovery curing coughs colds and lung troubles with trial bottles available at dealers.
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Atlanta News
John Temple Graves
Charles Daniel
J. Frank Beck
Fulton Superior Court
Walter P. Andrews
L. J. Daniel
John & Owens
John W.W. Zuber
Gould Building
Mia
Charles Applegate
Alexandria
Ind
Dr King
Aif Deumsista
Georgia physicians named to tuberculosis congress delegates
Governor Candler named twenty three Georgia physicians as delegates to the American Congress of Tuberculosis to be held in New York at the Hotel Majestic May 16 to 18. The list includes Dr George Brown of Atlanta and Dr Alexander Mack of Hawkinsville among others from cities across the state.
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Candler Nemes
Wits State
Candler
Georgia
New York City
Hotel Majestic
George Brown
Atlanta
London
Alexander Mack
Heawkinsville
J. Lb. Walker Wavcross
F. Carnon
Griffin
E. ©. Riptey
Barnes- Viie
T. M. McIntosh
Thomasville
J. D. Chason
Bainbridge
At L McLeod
Lyons
Franklin Wallince
Cordele
R. L. Por
Mt. Vernon
A. A. Davideos
Sencerne Ral
A. O Burdette
Ems
Montesumnrs Rr B
Bo Richardson
Atlante
Tom Watson to Speak June 10 in Atlanta
Georgia historian Tom Watson will address the Henry Grady Debating Club at Tabernacle Baptist Church on June 10 with the subject The South. It will be his first public appearance since his vice presidential campaign in 1896 and is expected to draw a large crowd and notable officials. Proceeds will fund a permanent club home.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Henry Grady
Thomas E. Watson
Watson
Tabernacle Church
Mr. Watson
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Broughton
W. H Suttles
Aldine Chambers
E F Childress
Thomas BE. Watson
Weather Report Shows Moderate May Day Conditions
Yesterday was warmer than normal but not hot, with a high of 8 degrees at 2 pm. Temperatures this May have averaged 4 to 13 degrees above normal over seven days, yet humidity remained low and dryness limited heat-related distress.
City to seek funds to lay water mains expansion
The city council will be asked to add 7600 to the water department appropriation for laying new water mains. The water board met yesterday and reported a shortfall due to deeper pipe placement, risking unfinished work without council funds.
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City Council
Water Works Department
Board of Water Commissioners
Water Board
Water Department
Nsltle
Dr H Mozley Dies Confederate Veteran Drug Maker
Dr H Mozley died at his Battle Hill home at nine o clock after two years of declining health. Born in Douglas County he served in the Forty first Georgia during the Civil War and later moved to Atlanta twenty two years ago. He built a business manufacturing Mozley Lemon Elixir after leaving the drug store. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs Sanford Gay. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
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H. Mozley
Bie
Battle Hill
Dr Mosley
Douglas County
Dr. Mosley
Atlanta
Mozley
Sanford Gay
Ater
Passing Throng Reveals Southern Club Oddities in New York
A traveling man recalls a New York wedding tour tale about a Southern Club near the city where a Virginia uncle is cited among locals. Guests joked about real southerners and Charleston’s liquor scene, while Atlanta policemen gear up in summer uniforms. Several travelers and visitors register at the Kimball in Atlanta as ads note postpaid advertising services.
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New York
New York City
Virginia
Atlanta
Georgia
South
James J. Blank
Runaway Horse Injures Atlanta Pair Near Fast Point
John Gating and Miss Caroline Sheehan were thrown when a frightened horse bolted after a passing train on the McPherson chert road. Sheehan suffered a likely broken collar bone and shoulder injuries, while Gatins sustained facial cuts and bruises. both were treated at home and Kimball house.
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John Gating
Atlanta
Caroline Sheehan
Piedmont Avenue
Mr. Gating
Miss Sheehan
Inn
McPherson Chert Road
Misa Sheehan
Mr. Gatins
East Point
Chert Road
Pietmont Avenue
Gating
Kimball House
Willam Perrin Nicolson
Six Hundred Voices to Sing at Piedmont Park Field Day
A large chorus of 610 children from Piedmont public schools will perform patriotic songs during the grammar school field day exercises Saturday afternoon at Piedmont Park. The singers have rehearsed daily, with Dr. Theodore Toepel supervising as physical director, and dress rehearsals completed yesterday. The event is expected to attract a large crowd and surpass last year's success.
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Piedmont Pari
Theodore Toepel
Anna Karenina paper covers advertised by John M Miller
An advertisement notes Anna Karenina with Tolstoy as the great Rus sian novelist. Paper covers offered with postage on mail orders 10 cents. From John M Miller Co located at 39 Marietta.
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Tolstoy
John M. Miller Co
Marietta
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