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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1913

Page

11

Officer from Bullockville Arrested for Carrying Pistol in Columbus

Columbus Ga May 19 An officer G W Williams from Bullockville Ga was bound over in recorder's court on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He said he came to Columbus seeking a negro criminal and assumed he had the right to carry a weapon. The recorder referred the question of concealed carry outside his county to higher courts.

Columbua Sperial G. W. Williams Bullorkville Recorders Court Columbus Rssue

Supreme Court GA Armed and Submitted Jonnings

The record references a Georgia Supreme Court matter involving individuals Stan from pith Frank Collier State and Albunny State Laurene from Chatham and Laurene, with limited readable details from the source.

Jonnings Stan Pith Frank Collier Chatham Albunny Laurene

King Peter of Servia to quit his throne

Geneva May 19 King Peter of Servia intends to abdicate as soon as peace with the Balkan states and Turkey is signed He plans to return to Geneva where he died for years before being called to the Servian throne in 1903 after the murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga His emissary arrived to find a residence Crown Prince Alexander and Prince George were educated in Geneva King Peter 69 has broken health due to the war and desires a peaceful end to his days

Geneva Swit Peter of Servia Balkan States Turkey Alexander Draga Prince George Prince Karageorganizeh Pete

Macon Locker Clubs May Close Sundays

Macon GA May 19 Special The Macon city council will decide tomorrow night whether Macon is to have dry Sundays. An ordinance calls for closing all rocker clubs at midnight Saturday to remain closed until 6 am Monday including the Elks Cherokee Tale Hour Owls and Eagles. Mayor Moore order for clubs to close at midnight each night has reduced drunks but the grand jury indicted clubs for Sunday tipsy behavior.

Macon Gil P. J. Hay Elks Tale Hour Owls Eagles Hay Moore Recorder's Court

Raymond Factory Opens in Raymond

Raymond Specialty company opened its factory this morning for sanitary sweeping compound wax floor dressing and disinfectants It is the only plant of its kind south of Nashville and local investors are enthusiastic about prospects several months of steady operation are expected

Raymond Raymond Specialty Company Nashville

Defends Fire Chief From Mayor's Attack

Councilman Charles W. Smith refutes Mayor Woodward's rebuke of the fire probe committee. He cites thorough investigation into alleged irregularities in fire department purchases and a Tenth ward engine deal. Smith says Chief Cummings saved the city money and disputes Davidson's $400 payoff claim, with all present voting against overriding the mayor's veto.

Woodward James R. Nutting Smith Remember Cummings Webb Davidson R. E Davidson Smith Gays Ruth Council

Burglar Holds Up Couple in Adair Hotel Room

Mr and Mrs Walter M Wilson of 203 Peach Tree Street reported a Sunday early morning robbery at the Adair hotel. A burglar used a pass key to enter, held them at gunpoint, ransacked clothes and stole a gold watch. The intruder slung a threat and fled, later breaking a lobby slot machine to steal 21 cents. a hotel guest said the suspect claimed to be from New York and wanted to “ream.”

Walter M Wilson Adair Hotel Peachtree Street New York

Columbus Chautauqua Opening Draws Large Crowd

Columbus Ga May 19 Special Chautauqua week opened brilliantly on Mott s Green with a large attendance. The program was opened by Bishop J H Vincent founder of the movement. He is 89 years old and a vigorous speaker. The event is presented by the Redpath organization under the city federation of women s clubs led by Miss Edwina Wood. The week promises several social features.

Columbus Mott Edwina Wood

Five Are Thrown Out When Train Hits Car

I EC Hirgh of 40 West Eleventh arrest, and a party of four friends, narrowly escaped death Sunday evening when the automobile in which they were crossing the Georgia railroad tracks on East Lake road was struck by a speeding passenger train. Every occupant of the car was thrown out but none were injured. Besides Hirgh, there were Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Carmichael and the 16 year old son and 12 year old daughter of the Carmichaels. The machine was badly damaged.

I EC Hirgh West Georgia East Lake Road Hirsch I. R. Carmichael Charmichael

U S Court Convened in Rome for Northwestern Division

The United States district court for the northwestern division of the northern district convened yesterday morning in Rome with Judge Newman of Atlanta presiding. District Attorney Tate Assistant District Attorney Henley United States Marshall Johnson and deputies, plus clerks Dern Steward and Beers, attended. The May term is small and expected to close by midweek, with the eastern division term at Athens set for May 26.

U. S. Court Rome United States District Court For Newmen Atlanta Tate Henley United States Marshall Johnson Marshall Rinard John Dern Steward Fred Beers Newman St Athens

Bell Telephone Directory goes to press May 31

The notice urges readers to subscribe now to be listed in the forthcoming Bell Telephone Directory and offers guidance to send corrections to the Manager at the South ee Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.

Bell Telephone Southee Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company

New Bank Opens in Gainesvile With 50000 Capital

Capitol Gosst Gainsville reports Citizens' Bank of Gainesvile authorized by Secretary of State. Capitalized at 50000, incorporators include J. C. Pruett J. H. Hosch J. B. Redwine J. H. Dean C. L. Newton and others all of Gainesvile. Governor Brown rejects clemency for Stripling and offers no pardon. Reward of 150 offered for dynamiters in Cobb county while ordinary's income for Fulton county shows 5300.40 in first quarter expenses.

Gainenville Atonday Citizens' Bank Gainesvile J. C. Pruett J. H. Hosch J. B. Redwine J. HH. Dean C. L. Newton Ah of

Huff Case Up Today In Federal Court

Macon Ga May 19 Special The contempt of court charge against Colonel W A Huff will be tried in the United States district court tomorrow before Judge W J Grubb of Birmingham Judge Emory Speer refused to preside The government will be represented by District Attorney Oliver D Street of the northern district of Alabama Colonel Huff 80 years old and a former mayor of Macon He faced bankruptcy 14 years ago and the case is now awaiting appellate action on points appealed from The letters Huff wrote attacking Judge Speer sparked the contempt charge

Macon W A Hum United States District Court W J. Grubb Birmingham Emory Speer Oliver D Street Alabama Hutt T. Felder Georgia Huff Speer Court of Appeals

Local want ads switchboard numbers listed for calls

Short classified notice instructs readers to phone their want ads and replies to Main 5000 or Atlanta 109 for contact. The fragment implies a newsroom or newspaper classifieds contact line.

Atlanta

Mice Ask Legislature To Increase Pensions

Confederate veterans in Bummerilie Georgia circulate petitions urging state pension increases. Organizers aim to have well funded petitions in every Georgia county. The action is led by veterans groups and Confederate heritage supporters seeking higher veteran payments.

Bummerilie Song of Confederate Veterans Daughters of the Confederacy Confederate Army, Being All Citizens of the State of Georgia Senate

State pension plea as elderly grow poorer

A veteran pension appeal argues that aging veterans lose ground as state wealth grows while pensioners dwindle from death. It urges a minimum pension of 12 dollars a month as a decent, dignified support aligned with the state’s wealth.

Mroch Ag

Seaboard Loses Fight Against Commission Over Rail Connection

Judge Newman of the United States court denied Seaboard Air Line's appeal against the Georgia railroad commission order directing a physical connection at Lawrenceville between Seaboard and the Sewanee branch. Seaboard argued the cost, but the decree was sustained.

Newman United States Court Georgia Railroad Commission Lawrenceville Seaboard Air Line Sewanee Seaboard

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