Corrigan's throat cut in Central avenue attack
John A. Corrigan, an aide to the city solicitor, was severely cut by a man described as a desperate negro on Central avenue near Fair street after an exchange on a Rapid Transit car. The assailant pulled a razor, slicing from beneath the left ear toward the chin. Corrigan escaped, received care, and police searched for the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Corrigan Specter
Eugene Black
Central Avenue
Corrigan
Fair Street
East
Mr.Corrigan
Mr. Corrigan
Fire in Triped Paint Company Sparks Brick Factory Blaze
A blaze broke out last night at about 1 o clock in the Triped Paint Company factory on Madison Avenue. The one story brick building interior flames were quickly extinguished by the fire department. damage is not expected to be extensive though machinery and bulk paints may be affected. The cause is undetermined with spontaneous combustion suspected. Auguste Tripod will assess total losses today. The company store lies on Pryor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripod Paint Company
Triped Paint Company
Madison Avenue
Auguste Tripod
Ins Ang
Pryor Street
Burglar Scare Terrifies Family on Fair Street
Mrs EB S Jackson of 155 Fair Street and her two daughters awoke to a barking dog and sounds of a front window being forced. A man was seen on the porch, a whistle frightened him away, as Officer Coker arrived. the burglar escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. S. Jackson
Fair Street
Coker
Carnegie Library Trustees Banquet At Aragon Last Night
Carnegie Library trustees held an informal dinner at the Aragon where library affairs were discussed. Speeches by F A Po son B M Mitchell A A Meyer Walter J Kelley Elkin W M Slaton Robert Alston HH Cabaniss R Nutting T J Day and Darwin G Jones praised past year efforts and future prospects, the group lingering long after dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Aragon
Carnegiebrary
F. A Poson
Mitchell A. A. Meyer
Walter
T. J. Day
Darwin G. Jones
Mbrtary
Tuttre
Lieutenant Colonel Wash in City Visit
Lieutenant Colonel J Q Nash commandant of Jordan Institute visited the city yesterday. Nash is noted as a West Bounder member aligned with Governor Candler's administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
J. Q. Nash
Jordan Institute
Coloonel Nash
White Woman Struck by Negro in Piedmont Avenue House Incident
Emuel Prince, a 75 year old Black man, was arrested after allegedly striking Mrs. C. W. Helms on the head with a broom at 69 Piedmont Avenue. The case, charged as disorderly conduct, will be heard this afternoon before Recorder Broyles. Prince claims Mrs Helms struck him first and that he merely touched her with a broom handle in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emuel Prince
Polles
Cali
Coker and Covington
Fringe
Helms
Prince
Orelock
Testimony in Camp Creek case cites act of God theory
Experts testified yesterday with little new development in the Camp Creek damage suit. Mining engineer Q F O'Brien described culvert failure during a six inch per hour rainfall, supporting a cloudburst theory. Hydraulic engineer B Dr Hell argued the north fort was washed away first and that the culvert was constructed to handle typical rainfall in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Creek
Mgne
Q. F. O'Brien
Birmingham
McDonald
O'Brea
Hell
Mr. O'Brien
Invitation to Regimental Camp at Indian Springs
Mayor Beauchamp of Jackson traveled to Atlanta to invite the Fifth regiment to camp at Indian Springs during the second week of July for a chautauqua. The regimental committee, including Majors Van Holt Nash, W. W. Barker, and B. C. Davis, considered the proposal. Bishop Candler was also asked to deliver the opening sermon at the chautauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauchamp
Jackson
Indian Springs
C. Beauchamp
Atlanta
Indian Spring
I van Holt Nash
W. W. Barker
B.C Davis
Ther
Fitch
Bishop Candler
Officers Elected By The Brotherhood Of Saint Andrew
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew elected officers for the ensuing year in Athens Georgia on May 3. President Edward Elliott Christ Church Savannah, President-W. K. Miller St. Pauls Augusta, Secretary H. A. Gould St. Pauls Brunswick, Secretary Junior Department J. P. Roosevelt St. Philips Atlanta, Treasurer T. E. Berry Trinity Columbus, Executive Committee E. T. Glenn Macon BF Finney Savannah O A Coleman Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Athens
Eward
Elliott
Christchurch
Savaanghangee
W. K. Miller
St. Paul's
Vugueia
H. A. Gould
Brunswick
J. P. Roosevelt
St. Philip's
Atlanta
Tressurer
T. E. Berry
Trinity
Columbus
E. T. ©. Glenn
Macon
Finney, Savantah
O. A Coleman
Downing Methodist Church Dedicated in Wavecross
Ray J M Glen dedicates the new Downing church as Viola chapel in Wavecross Georgia on May 9 honoring Miss Lily Viola Thigpen daughter of C L Thigpen. The church has fifty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wWavcross
Ray
Glen
Downing
Viola Chapel
Lily Viola Thigpen
C. L. Thignen
Exceptions to Candler's Order in Mandamus Case
The treasurer's counsel filed exceptions to Judge Candler's mandamus decision seeking payment of school teachers' warrants from public property funds. The case heads to the Georgia Supreme Court, with filings aimed for a hearing by June 1. Nine superior court judges and others reportedly would have ruled differently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Candier
B.D. Park
Candteri
Arnold Broyles
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Washington Dessau
Treasurer Park
Awkrat
Asaiin
Candler
Paris
Atlanta
Neal Loan and Banking Company
Capital City National Bank
Macon
Columbus
Savannah
Augusta
Bandersville
United States
Georgia
Undertakers in Session in Augusta Meeting Georgia Directors
Georgia Funeral Directors and Embalmers' Association convenes in Augusta from Tuesday the 85th to the 2th. Atlanta undertakers will be well represented as the body discusses advances in embalming and the cremation reform proposed by Dr. Carl Barnes of Chicago. W. & Platt of Augusta is president, GH Brangon of Atlanta chairs the seating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Palmetto State
Augusta
Atlanta
Georgia Funeral Directors and Exbalmers’ Association
Embelming
Carl Barnes
Chicago
Barnes
Platt
Georgia Funeral Directors and Embalmers’ Association
Nine hour day pledge sparks Atlanta machinists meeting
About 369 Atlanta machinists of union No 1 voted unanimously for a nine hour workday while keeping ten hours pay. They warned a general strike may follow if employers refuse by May 18. President Riley voiced cautious optimism for a settlement, noting the move could influence unions nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Im Federation
National Union of Machinists
Michael Riley
Atanta Union, No 1
National Union
Nations’ Union
Union No. 1
Jerome Jones
Riley
Machinists’ Union
Jacksonville Clothing Drive Surpasses Expectations
A special committee led by Chief W. R. Joyner, Robert F Maddox, and Harry Lichtesinger invested about 2000 dollars in clothing for Jacksonville. They secured shoes, shirts, skirts, underwear, trousers, and neckwear at steep discounts, with items sent by Southern Express tonight and arriving tomorrow. George C. Nealy is improving after appendicitis surgery by Dr. William Pecrin Nicolson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
W. R. Joyner
Robert F Maddox
Harry Lichtesinger
Southern Express
Atlanta
George C. Nealy
George C Nealy
William Pecrin Nicolson
Delayed Visitation for Grady Hospital Patient Named Negly
Friends fear limited access after an operation at Grady Hospital. The patient, identified as Negly, remains under care and will likely be unable to receive visitors for several days. Bart is noted as arming, adding a hint of local tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Negly
Grady Hospital
Bart
J. W. Moore Dies Suddenely In Hapeville
J W Moore a prominent Hapeville citizen died at his home from a morning stroke of paralysis. He was 47 a Pennsylvanian by birth and long active in Savannah then Hapeville. Survived by wife two sons father and two brothers. Funeral planned for Saturday at Westview. He was a Mason Elks and Royal Arcanum member and senior vestryman at Christ Episcopal Church. Death of Mrs W R Richardson noted with funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Moore
Hapeville
J. Z Moore
Wayne Moore
T. J. Amy James N. Moore
Westview
Moore
Brth
Savannah
Hapevine
Royal Arcanum and Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Christ Episcopal Church, Hapeville
Torpedo Boat Board Plans Southern Cruise for Bases
The naval torpedo boat board decided to travel south to coastal points for spotting sites for torpedo boat stations. They will visit Charleston Savannah Port Royal Pensacola and several other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torpedo Boat Board
Washington
Naval Torpedo Boat Board
Charleston
Savannah
Port Royal
Pensacola
Col Hall’s Appointment Pleases His Friends
Colonel William P. Hall is named adjutant general of the department of the Philippines, a promotion welcomed in Atlanta where he previously served as assistant adjutant general. He will succeed General Barry in Manila and depart on the next transport. his wife and children will stay behind for now due to climate concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam P. Hall
Department of the Philippines
Atlanta
Hall
Department of the Gulf
Maade
Porto Rico
Island
Department of Porto Rico
Department of the Lakes
Thomas H Barry
Manila
Palippines
Planis Mt Win
Bert Ay
Elwell S Otis
Philippines
Navy
Otis
Manta
J. O. 8. Blackburn
Kentucky
Joe Blackburn Hall
Ottavin Hall
Army
Fifth Cavalry
Western Plains
Adjutant General’s Department
Washington
United States Army
Viaduct Work Begins On Whitehall Peachtrees Streets
Contractor Wilkins announces viaduct construction will finish in four months after steel arrives. Excavations for twenty two piers started, walls and foundations laid before steel erection. Avante Rapid Transit to relocate its Peachtree track. Whitehall side switch retained for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Grant Wilkins
Whitehall Street
Whitehall
Peachtree
Avante Rapid Transit Company
Peachtree Street
Marietta Street
Alabama
Marietta
Men’s summer wool under suits and boys’ outfits
A local shop advertises gauze-weight and honeycomb underwear, balbriggan, nainsook, and woolen under suits for men who wear wool year round. It also offers boys’ wash kilts, blouses, hats, caps, shoes, and hosiery, with a note on keeping up with new styles for boys alongside men.
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John Corrigan
Suiael Cai
Bis
Library Trustees
Slice Station
Mrs. Helms
Hegro
Maier & Berkele
J Whitehall
Public Property Fund
Jacksonville Committee
J. W. Moore
W. BE. Richardson
W R Richardson
Atlanta Gas Works
Howell Station
Col. Hall
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, Md
Hirsch Bros
Confederate Veterans Reunion
Memphis
Southern Railway
Ferorg
Peter Lynch
Mitchell Street
Mason's Improved
Masons
Metal Top
Millville
Woodbury
Elso
THE
Keeley Institute
GAL
Eisenman Bros
Whitehall St
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