Court Decides Childs Color in Grandmother’s Suit
In Atlanta a civil suit seeks 5000 by Jane Wright, grandmother of Luke Carlton an eighttee n year old girl who died in May 18 6. The case challenges whether the girl was white or black, with the Hollywood Cemetery Company accused of refusing burial on a white grave site. Evidence presented lists witnesses for both sides as to race, with the trial led by Judge Lumphir. The matter hinges on race classification and cemetery regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumphir
Jane Wight
Trutto-nwood Cemetery Corporation
Luke Carlton
Atlanta
Gill
Jane Wright
Hollywood Cemetery
Sexton
Waa
Cemetery Company
Arnold & Arnold
Supreme Court
Ray
Ben Conyers
Venable Urges Authority for Health Board in Atlanta Contagion War
W. B. Venable appeals to Atlanta citizens urging clear authority to control contagious diseases. He urges direct action by the board of health or a designated relief committee as cases of smallpox and fever arise near Temple Court. He stresses protecting children and schools and warns against inaction in public health matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. Venable
W. B. Venable
Atlant
Atlanta
General Council
Board of Health
Caunels
S~allpox
Temple Court
William Hf, Venable
Gwinnett Contests Boundary With Hall Counties
Secretary of State Phil Cook will hear the contest between Gwinnett and Hall counties on May 25 over the dividing line. Governor Wardroper was appointed to supervise a survey after juries of both counties requested action. Gwinnett claims the surveyor started at the wrong point and seeks a final ruling from the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwannett
Hall
Phil Cook
Dl, Wardroper
Iocarte
New Gwinnett County
Becuse
Secretary of State
Baptists Leave for New Orleans Session
A large Atlanta Baptist delegation heads to the Southern Baptist convention in New Orleans. The party, joined by Richmond and North Carolina delegates, includes Dr. Bell and Rev. Jameson among many others. Ex Governor W. J. Northen is expected to be reelected president as sessions convene in Crescent City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante
Atlanta
D. W. Gein
A. Briscoe
Paul S Brhridge
W. ©. Hatcher
Richmond
Willingham
E Bomar
W. P. K Smith
J. W. Ballew
the Biblical Recorder
Raleigh
N.C
L. Johnson
North Carolina
J. F Love
AM. Croxton
Charles el. Taylor
Alex W. Bealer
Cartersville
John F Eden
Monroe
R B. Headden
Rome
EB. L. Thomson
RL. Berner
Forsyth
G. W. Gardner
Greenwood
Miss Emma
Amos
H. G. Jackson
Monroe College For Women
William Wray
Waynesboro
Mr. Massey
Thameston
F.C. McConnell
Lynchburg
B. ¥. Masters
Beech Island
S.C
J. L. White
Macon
Crescent City
W. J. Northen
Govemor Northen
New Orleans
State Treasurer reports more claims filed against Manhattan Pure
The state treasurer notes additional deposits raise total claims to about 35,000. If trends continue, Georgia claimants may receive only about 3 cents on the dollar unless new provisions are made. Previous policy reduced deposit requirements from 8000 to 10000, with higher sums once believed to protect all Georgia claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uu Rark
Elaine
Manhattan Pure ‘Tnedrange
Park
Big Vete
Georgina
Georgia
Concerts at Grant Park by Georgia State Band Tonight
Georgia State Band will play at Grant Park this evening as crowds gather. Special cars will run from all routes to shuttle attendees to the park for the Sunday concert. Prof. James I. Jones in Atlanta reports the band’s appearance, with Jones delivering lectures across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia State Band
Grant Park
James I. Jones
Atlanta
Jones L Jones
Columbia
S. C
Jones
Masonic College
Covington, Ga
South
City Park Rules Adopted by Commissioners
The park commissioners yesterday adopted rules and regulations for city parks. Violations carry a ten dollar fine and thirty days in jail, with strict enforcement by city police and all park employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park Commissioners
W. T. Moyers
Recorder
Atlanta
Board of Police Commissioners
Hamp Mosss Mule a Candidate for Asylum
Hamp Moss, an elderly owner, pleads insanity for his mule after the animal feasts on fine roses and lawns, prompting a $575 fine and a warning from Recorder Broyles. A separate case sees Rev Crayton, a plasterer preacher, fined for practicing without a license as he explains his long stint in the plastering trade. Miss Anne May Knight, missing after spending a night with a friend, returns home to the relieved parents amid scattered theories of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamp Moss
Hamp
Howers
Ham
Tils
Recorder Broyles
Frayton
Crayton
Plas
Rey Crayton
Anne May Knight
Clackhead
Misa Knight
Decatur and
Butter Streets
Fort McPneron
Miss Knight
Lyceum Theatre Vaudeville Bill Receives Rousing Praise
Two large houses praised the Lyceum show yesterday calling it the best bit of the season. Adele Purvis Oarl and cast, Dixon Bowers, Mme Oarl, and others drew encores and strong notices amid a varied program including Forrester Floyd, the Willards, and a graph show. Next week features Milton and Dolly Nobles with the Crescent stock company presenting An Ec centric Tutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theater
Lyceum
Adele Purvis Oarl
Burt Haverly
Dixon
Bowers
Tixon
World
Merrilees
Mme Oarl
Attle Tsuda
Babe
Forrester
Floyd
Willards
Milton
Dolly Nobles
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Hollywood Cemetery Company
Tal Cook
Southern Baptist Convention
Northen
Manhattan Fire Co
State
Lewis
B. C. DeWitt
Dewitts
Boc
Moss
Wntenan
Spear & CO
Whitehall
Crescent Stock Company
Bright
Losg
Hupp
Deno
Bessie la Ree
Fahey
Granger
Carlton
Boyle Stock Company
Lady Windermere
Re Lauok
Chamberline- Johnson-DuRose Co
Peece and
Ci IO
Amsterdam
Fultox
Herman A Agricola
Mary O'Donahue
John & Wilkinson
Whrusa
Fulton County
John & Candler
Rhoderic D Mader
Dlamiscion
John R .Wilkinson
Virgil Jone
Mar
Blake
Hunter
FL Wilkinson
King Hardware Company
Peachtree Street
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