Garroting death in Chicago alley shocks city
Robert C P Holmes purchasing agent for Commonwealth Edison was found dead in a downtown Chicago alley. The body showed garroting marks and skull fracture with no valuables on the person. Police searched for the assailants after the body was moved to an undertaker. Also in Georgia Hon W W Sheppard plans a Kennedy’s Pond district address on Saturday at 10 30 for his congressional bid, with several engagements in the county.
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Chicago
Robert C. P. Holmes
Commonwealth Edison Electric Company
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Statesboro
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Kennedy's Pond
Congress
Evidence Given by Mr Brandon in Inman Receivership Case
Affidavits from Morris Brandon and Preston Arkwright consumed much of yesterday's Inman receivership hearing with the case expected to resume at 9 this morning and conclude by Saturday. Brandon details stock sales of The Atlanta Journal to Gray and Atkinson for 159000, funds from Walker Inman, and later shifts in management with Gray named editor and manager. He denies owing anything to the Inman estate, describes pooling arrangements, and cites a dispute over stock sales and earnings, while Arkwright’s affidavit covers the Atkinson stock sale and Brandon disputes irreconcilable conflicts with Gray.
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Preston Arkwright
Inman
Brandon
Atlanta Journal
Gray
H. M. Atkinson
Gray and Brandon
Walker P. Inman
Atkinson
Jonn
Cohen
Morton Smith
Mnnon
Hatate
Inman & Co
Jonrpal
Br. Gray
Heavy verdict set in dam age suit in Rome Oklahoma
In Rome Oklahoma Mrs Emta L Bryan was awarded seven thousand seven hundred fifty dollars in a federal court damages case against the Southern Railway Company over the death of her husband M C Bryan who was crushed while coupling freight cars at the depot and died the next day The suit sought thirty thousand dollars in state court but was removed to federal court by the defense The verdict followed about an hour of jury deliberation Cairo High School also planned to close for the term with a county wide historical contest The term was described as highly successful and the article notes the setting in Cairo, aay 6.
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Federal Court
Romhe
Emta
Bryan
The
Southern Railway Company
Mrrs
M. C. Bryan
Southern Railway
Railrow
Harper to Make Fight for Life
Governor Smith grants a respite for John Harper from May 29 to June 42 to seek a new trial on extraordinary grounds. Harper, condemned for Sheriff Keith’s murder, gains chance as new evidence reportedly emerges via an affidavit from Foster. Harper previously escaped from Irukton county jail and was recaptured near Tennessee. A separate respite to Bonnie Williams from May 21 to June 19 aims to allow the prison commission to review commutation prospects amid strong recommendations.
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Samuel Hewlett
John Harper
Murray County
Keith
Smith
Harper
Fulton County
Foster
Irukton County
Tennessee
Bonnie Willams
Miller County
Williams
Georgia Normal and Industrial College Announces 17th Commencement
Invitations issued for the seventeenth annual commencement at Georgia Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville Georgia. Exercises run May 30 to June 2 with events including junior promenade sermon by Rev W N Ainsworth D D and address by Professor P P Claxton and Chancellor D C Barrow. Alumnae reception and college exhibits featured.
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Milledgeviile
Georgia Normal and Industrial College
W. N. Ainsworth
D. D
Savannah
P. P. Claxton
University of “Fennesses
D.C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Voters at Battle Hill Hear Candidates Rally Tonight
Tonight at the Masonic temple in Battle Hill a political rally will be held under the West Fulton Improvement Club. Several candidates will present their platforms and reasons for running. The public is cordially invited.
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Masonic Temple
Battle Hill
West Fulton
Weather Outlook Signals Warmer, Rain Tonight
A fragmented weather note describes rain today or tonight as a western low moves eastward. Temperature and humidity stay high, with the overall pattern suggesting unsettled, warm conditions and no relief in sight.
Fragmented cautionary note on summer habits and heat
A fragmented readable passage discusses drinking beer and rye bread prices, gambling, and a rising temperature into the eighties. It reflects warning tone about summer behavior and social impact with local slang and nonstandard phrasing.
Howard Safe and Vault Co. Dominates Southern Market
The Howard Safe and Vault Co. on 0 Marietta Street, Atlanta, touts a vast line of safes and locks. Since the fire, it reports major sales to J. J. Goodrum Tobacco, Warren Manufacturing, Robinson Neckwear, and Minor Neckwear, claiming 90 percent of Georgia bank safes sold in five years and inviting tours of its display.
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Howard Safe and Vault Compan
Atlanta
J. J. Goodrum Tobacco Company
Warren Manufacturng Compan
Robinson Neckwear Company
Minor
Howard
Georgia
Witham Banks
New York
Howard People
Bill to spend 100000 for forest conservation study
Under suspension of the rules the House passed a bill authorizing 100000 dollars to assist the secretary of agriculture in cooperating with states and private woodland owners for forest conservation. A five member Senate commission and one House member would study the purchase of forest lands by the United States and report next Congress. The bill includes provisions about U S consent for interstate conservation agreements.
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Washington
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate
United States
Congress
Sparks School Closes Spring Term at Sparks Collegiate
Sparks School in Sparks Georgia wrapped up the spring term with closing exercises. Attendance was reported as the largest in the school's history and drew large crowds from the surrounding country.
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Tifton
Sparks Collegiate Institute
St Sparks
Pullan county Democrats to discuss judge nominees for Fulton court
At a meeting of the Pullan county democratic executive committee next Saturday at noon a heated discussion may erupt over placing Judge Harry M. Herd on the ticket for the proposed third division of the Fulton county superior court. Members Alex W. Smith Alex King Liz Hosser H A Peeples and George Westmoreland call for a county exclusive committee meeting. The Atlanta Bar Association urged abolishing the city court and creating the third division a proposal opposed by some who fear it could undermine the court of appeals. Supporters argue a nomination should appear on the June primary ballot. Judge Reid notes he will participate.
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Pullan County Democratic Executive Committee
Harry M. Herd
Iaira
Fulton County Superior Court
Alex W. Smith
Alex €. King
Liz Hosser
H. A. Peeples
George Westmoreland
Atlanta Bar Association
City Court of
Atlanta
Superior Court
Bar Association
Court of Appeals
Iuperior Court
Reid
Georgia Tech President Receives National Education Society Letter
Dr K G Mattheson of Georgia School of Technology in Atlanta receives a congratulatory letter from M W Alexander vice president of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education. Alexander confirms Atlanta as next convention city and notes Georgia branch formation and official recognition awaits constitution approval. Planning for November city program and speakers proceeds.
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K. G. Mattheson
Georgia School of Technology
M. W. Alexander
National Goviery
Georgia
West Lynn
Aws
Dr Matheson
Atlanta
Mathes
Alanta
Atlante
Georgia State
National Society
Geur- Sia
Alexander Plans 20 Talks For Atlanta Convention
M W Alexander writes that despite other duties he will deliver 20 talks and coordinate post and cooperation from the Georgia state branch. He asks for prompt notice of the Georgia secretary’s affliction to relay messages and aid in convention arrangements and speaker promotion.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Cain
Auraia An
M. W. Alexander
Montgomery Rejects Pythian Temple Site Move
Montgomery Alabama May 22 residents rejected the location of the Pythian temple in the state and approved the permanent quarters of the Knights of Pythias of the state.
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Montgomery
Ala
Knights of Pythias
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