Mystery in Parks death in Georgia creekside
James A. Parks, a Atlanta salesman, was found dead from a gunshot wound on Goodwin creek near Newnan six miles from the city. A forked stick with blood smears lay beside the shotgun. The coroner's jury found the shot fired by Parks himself, unclear if intentional or accidental. He left a wife and two children and had life insurance.
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James A. Parks
H. Wilensky
Piedmont Avenue
Goodwin Creek
Newnan
Mr. Parks
Parka
Parks
Royal Arcanum
Atlanta
G. E. Parks
James Parks
Key
James Park
W. H. Beavers
B. P. Overby
J. A. Parks
McDonald's
Kentucky Quarantines Indiana Over Smallpox
The Kentucky state board of health announced a quarantine against Indiana due to smallpox in southern Indiana. Effective noon June 1, travelers from Indiana must show a health official certified vaccination within five years. Railways and ferries must bar entry without vaccination proof, with transit passengers through Indiana exempt if not stopping. Indiana’s health secretary protested this action, as did the Kentucky Indiana Bridge Company citing large cross river traffic.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Kentucky State Board of Health
Indiana
Nurly
Indiana State Board of Health
Kentucky Board
May Extend Sewer System Charter Changes Debated
The Charter Revision Committee met yesterday to review the sub committee report on streets sewers and sanitation. It proposes extending trunk sewers beyond city limits and aligns the city engineer with the public works commissioner while boosting the latter’s bond from 10000 to 25000 dollars. Chairman Hillyer urged considering compulsory service on city boards. The group adjourned to reconvene at his call.
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W. D. Bills
Colonel Moyers
Martin
Hillyer
Minister Wu in Washington Tales and Salon Etiquette
Washington gossip centers on Minister Wu and tall tales about his behavior at a society wedding and a reporter interview. Stories praise his courtesy yet highlight his sharp questioning of interviewers and intolerance for lying, with several Savannah and Georgia residents noted as hotel guests in Atlanta.
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Washington
Minister Wu
Court Fixes Lawyers Fees in Southern Mutual Case
After a lengthy hearing Judge Candler fixed the compensation for receivers and attorneys in the Southern Mutual Building and Loan Association winding up. Total fees near 50 000 inclusive of 40 700 to law firms and 6 200 for winding expenses. Receivers expected to settle all affairs early next year amid prior creditor payments and ongoing litigation across ten southern states.
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Candler
Southern Mutual Building and Loan Association
James A. Anderson
Atlanta
M. A. O'Byrne
Savannah
B. K Lumpkin
Wylie Burnett
Dorsey, Brewster & Howell
King & Spalding
Association
Ellis, Gray & Ellis
South
Alex King
Reuben Arnold
J. Carroll Payne
Luther Z. Rosser
H. A. Alexander
Charles A. Read
Charles T. Hopkins
Polls set in all seven city wards for state primary
A county executive subcommittee reports plans for a June 5 state primary with a polling place in each of seven city wards. Citizens will host booths free of charge and volunteers from country districts and the city will serve as managers and clerks without pay to keep costs low. Registration closed Monday for those qualified to vote.
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W. H. Brotherton
Cooperative Supply Company Formed In Superior Court Action
In a yesterday filing L. W. Buff Jr and M. D. Huff through attorney J J Travis applied for a charter for the Cooperative Supply Company. The proposed concern will be capitalized at 1000 dollars and will deal in various merchandise nationwide and dry goods.
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L. W. Buff, Jr
M. D. Huff
J. J. Travis
Cooperative Supply Company
Georgia Educators to Meet at Tybee for 1900 Session
The Georgia Educational Association plans a June 19 1900 Tybee session with an extensive program on all education branches and physical culture. Officers G G Bond J Henry Walker M Scratchin preside. Southeastern Passenger Association offers round trip fare.
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Georgia Educational Association
Tybee
Southeastern Passenger Association
G. G. Bond
Athens
J. Henry Walker
Griffin
Tenlock
Savannah
Margaret Cook
Newnan
William F. Slaton
Atlanta
C. Wright
Covington
Otis Ashmore
Theodore Toppel
Tditan Pierce
A. H. Lewis
Wesinyan College
W. A. Spencer
Covington College
W. M. Slaton
Abbeyilie
W. RB. Webb
Bell Buckle
Tenn
T. J. Wooster
Girls’ Normal and Industrial College
J. B. Mell
E. E. Utterbach
M. L. Dillon
Augusta
Warm Passage in Court Sparks Clash in Recorder's Court
In a lively morning session Recorder Broyles and Attorney W J Albert argued over handling a case as a state matter. The dispute grew as Albert pushed for a justice of the peace trial, while the recorder suggested limiting his court's role. Officers Rowan and Giner arrested E L Puller on stealing a watch, with the case listed on the city docket for disorderly conduct.
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Broyles
Albert
Recorder's Court
W J. ‘Albert
Rowan and
Giner
E. L. Puller
Puller
Albert Wanted
Justice of the Peace
Recorder
Justice Court
Women Fight For Husbands in Georgia Trial
In Columbus Georgia Maud Price wife of Will Price was convicted of shooting at another woman during a dispute over an account with merchant Albert Emrich. She received a fine of 375 or twelve months on the chain gang. a new trial motion was filed. Jim Haines was convicted of unlawfully shooting at a policeman and sent to the chain gang for twelve months.
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Columbus
Maud Price
Will Price
Price
Albert Emrich
Emrich
Jim Haines
Washington urged negroes to cling to soil and rural life
Booker T. Washington told a large Atlanta audience that the best path for the Negro is to stay in agricultural work and own land. He argued the race should develop by beginning where it stands, favoring country districts, dignity in farming, and skilled trades over dependence on city life.
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Atlanta University
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
Booker Washington
DuBosa
Lfe
Europe
America
Safe summer storage for silver and bric a brac
Before you leave town for the summer, store silver cut glass and bric a brac with us. The home may be unoccupied, even with a servant in charge. Storage charges are very little.
Donation Prompts 10,000 Raised for Tech Building
The Constitution reports the General Education Board through Dr. Wallace Buttrick will donate 10 thousand to the Georgia School of Technology if the school raises an equal amount. A committee will be named today to lead an immediate canvass aiming to complete the fund by June 19. President Hall notes labs must be equipped for fall term and promises several large gifts already promised.
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General Education Board
Wallace Buttrick
Georgia School of Technology
Friends of
Hall
Hail
Lberty
Dr. Buttrick
Emphasize Trades for Negro Labor, Skilled Roles Urged
A Morning Session of the Atlanta conference on negro problems urged evaluating the best suited skilled trades for African Americans. The discussion emphasized identifying demand in iron work, leather work, brick masonry, or plastering and training blacks to plan as well as perform. Fellow speakers urged patience and unity with southern whites to lift both communities through skilled service. Continued on Twelfth Page.
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Atlanta
Bumstead
Holmes
Texas
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Maier & Berkele
S Charter Revision Committee
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L. W. Haskell
E. C. R. Haskell
B. H. Justice
J. E. Wright
Monroe
Majestic
A. B. Matthews
Barnesville
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J. C. Abrams
New Orleans
Kimball
Henry D. McDaniel
G. I. Reilly
The
James IR. Dawson
Aragon
Addison W. Lynch
LaGrange
Alvin M. Perrins
B. H. Collins
Marietta
Kimballis
Southern Mutual Building and Loan
Esterbrook Steel Pen Co
Camden
John Street
Georgia
State Educational Association
CB. Gibson
Department of Physical Culture
F. J. Florence
Madison
A. D. Hammock
Conyers
M Od. Miller
Titagerald
Gertrude Alexander
Training
Macon
Bessie Merrill
Thomasville
Emma Wilburn
Model School
Danielsville
Jerem. Pound
H. H. Stone
Emory College
WD. Hooner
University of Georgia
W. B. Griffin
Stone Mountain
Qgrarles R. Forster
High School
M. M Parks
John Neely
G. C Adams
Oxford
A. E. Booth
Cornelia
Ancient Rome
Hooper
Theoore Toepel
C. B Glbson
W. CC. Wright
Andrew Sleed
M. L Brittain
Booker J. Washington
Trust Company
Empire Building
R. L. Foreman
Georgia, Atlanta
Merricoe
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall Street
Banister’s Fine Shoes
Manhattan
Panamas
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter Underwear
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall St
Psemay Sros
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, Md
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