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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1905
Page
18
Special report outlines the Stephens case, a Green Goods scheme tied to counterfeit bills. Inspector Gregory recounts how ex postmaster W O Stephens of Greenville, Ga, was drawn into a New York swindle promising profits from forged money. Stephens was skimmed for hundreds and may have been a prime victim in a broader fraud.
Albany Georgia article recalls Mrs Talbert story of crafting the first Confederate flag seen in Georgia on a passenger train between LaGrange and Atlanta on March 4 1861. Five ladies aided, Captain from Atlanta took interest, flag displayed on engine amid fanfare. narrator sewed the final star.
A young man lured Stephens with a bogus money exchange at a New York hotel and a box of supposedly $3,000. The victims watched as a plan unfolded, a box was sent to Tennil, then to New York, revealing only paper. Postoffice inspectors warn the public to avoid such schemes and report all correspondence marked 50 to aid capture.
Jooks Moore & Sons offer free eyeglass adjustment and polishing for all customers whether or not purchased there. They specialize in frame adjustments and nose bridge fittings. Located at 47 N Broad Street in the Prudential building.
Captain Harrison arranges a special division in the Macon parade for returned Georgia battle flags. Color bearers and survivors from multiple Georgia infantry regiments will lead their flags, including men from the Forty-fourth Georgia and others, in a dedicated historic division.
Franklin J Moore of the General Accident Insurance Corp said a large meeting of lending insurers created the Alliance Against Accident Frauds to curb imposters filing bogus claims. He noted east rail systems and city transit agencies joined and Atlanta may host a branch with Garillon and Finkerton aiding detection.
Cordele Ga November 4 Special reports no new developments in the Burge case. Chief Johnson remains on the streets despite painful wounds. Pues aan Darman rests better tonight and Willurge at bedside shows signs of improvement and recovery.
G H K Grainger, a prominent Bowdon and old Confederate veteran of about 70, buried yesterday in Bowdon. Attended by many from various parts, funeral marked by large turnout and local notice of his death and ties to Carrollton.
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