Leaves of Absence Opposed in House
The house refused a leave of absence for Representative Bale of Floyd, accusing majority leaders Hopling and Sheppard of abandoning the chamber after priority bills were passed. Ledbetter argued many absentees were from the majority wing and urged restraint, noting sickness for Sumter’s representative and personal family reasons for Sheppard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Bale
Floyd
Ereot
Hop~ling
Sheppard
Cali
Julie Hopkins
Definition of stool pigeon by Recorder Johnson
A court session questions whether a stool pigeon is an outside person used to aid law enforcement. A witness denied being one and claimed to be employed, while the defense argued that even a chief of police could serve as a decoy to reduce crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Johnson
Johnson
Woulder
Persa
Anniston to Build Munitions for Allies
The Dingis War era plant in Anniston will soon operate under the Southern Munitions Corporation. General manager Mr Chamberlain states the new company has a $600,000 capitalization and a contract to manufacture 6 inch shells and high grade steel. James Mitchell, president of the power company and the new munition firm, confirms the arrangement. Several hundred workers will be employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gpant
Southern ‘Munitions Corporation
Gereral
Chamberlan
James Mitchel
Power Company
Chamberlain
Lancet Glinic
James Bell
New York City
Dell
Jitney Association Cracks Down on Reckless Driving
The Atlanta Jitney Bus Association voted to fine any member driver guilty of speed or reckless driving by 99 dollars. The plan includes prosecuting speeders when names are provided to the grievance committee or its attorneys T B Felder and Leonard J Grossman. The meeting also denied false reports linking Booth Rogers’ car in a fatal accident to the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
T B Felder
Leonard J Grossman
Booth Rogers
Hatchet Buried Wednesday By Conger and Fullbright
Representatives Conger and Fullbright drew praise for the house’s spirit of harmony after a sharp personal exchange over the final prohibition vote. Conger apologized for earlier remarks and was warmly embraced by colleagues, with Speaker Burwell congratulating both men and the chamber on bipartisan goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatchet
Conger
Fullbright
House of Representatives
Decatur
Burke
Congers
Mr Fullbright
House
Burwell
Representative Brown Denies Disorderly Charge and Details Incident
John Brown of Wheeler county, recently tried on disorderly conduct, issues a statement disputing the accusation. He says publicity harmed him, recounts entering a near beer saloon, being arrested after an altercation, and asserts liquor lobby violence aimed to injure him for supporting prohibition legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Wheeler County
Turner Bros
Berris
Uole
Ang
Atlana
Nquor
Accused by Daughter of Immoral Conduct, Father Goes to Jail
A 13 year old factory girl testified in police court that her father I M Adams of 97 Wymin street forced immoral conduct on her. Recorder George E Johnson sent Adams to jail without bond and ordered the child placed in custody of her brother. The girl, tearful, said she feared she would be killed if she spoke. She claimed threats from both parents. After the confession, the recorder stated that if true the man ought to be hanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M Adams
Wymin Street
George E. Johnson
Adams
Johnson
Hudson to Oppose Crisp for Congress in Third District
Americus residents Charles R Crisp and Thomas Hudson emerge as the leading contenders for Congress in the Third District. Crisp announces reelection bid and heads to Washington for Ways and Means duties while Hudson, former agriculture commissioner, canvasses voters nearby. The race appears a two‑candidate contest in Americus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
Charles R Crisp
Washington
Catchings
Ways and Means Committee of the House
Crisp
Thomas Hudson
Agriculture
Hudson
Congress
Americus
Beavers argues for chief of police eligibility
Beavers declares he is 49 and eligible for reinstatement as chief. He disputes the board’s age limit claim and asserts that others hired after civil service could not qualify under strict rules. He says he resigned and was demoted, not offered the lower position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L Beavers
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Board
Cf Aplain
Pipe Philosophy by Velvet Joe Thig a tobacco tribute
A promotionalbook celebrating Velvet Joe Thigars pipe philosophy and verses. The work features illustrations of Thig and friends and aims as a genial tribute to tobacco rather than pure advertising. It states the book is not for sale and will be sent on a two cent stamp to Liggett Myers Tobacco Co Saint Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velvet Joe Thig
Velvet Joes
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company
St Loum
William Arbuthnot Lane
Paul D McMichael Dies Funeral Told
Paul D McMichael longtime Journal advertising manager died yesterday at a private hospital. Funeral services held this morning at 1029 from Materson chapel. Body to be placed in West View cemetery vault. Pallbearers named Suman Gray JD semigan Wo G Long br Ai Galéwell JG Baldwindro HA lark. McMichael born Barnesville Ga was years old and started as an office boy at the Journal rising to a key position over fifteen years. Survived by three brothers J and H Worwhael Atlanta and W W McMichael Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D WeMichael
Journal
IL Matterson & Pon
West View Cemetery
Suman Gray
JD Semigan
Galéwell
JG Baldwindro
HA Lark Vi
McMichael
Barnesville
Atlanta
Dallas
Texas
Mrs Woodliff Dies After Brief Illness
Friends report the sudden death of Mrs Cecelia Latta Woodliff at 48 Angier Avenue after a brief illness. Wife of J A Woodliff a Dougherty Little Redwine traveler, she leaves two children Sadie and Latty, a brother Albert Latta of Louisville, and a niece Mrs F Or Shireman of Birmingham. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 AM at the residence with interment at Westview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Cecelia Latta Wooditt
J A Woodlife
Angier Avenue
Woodliff
Dougherty Little Redwine Company
Sadie Dll
Latty
Albert Latta
Louisvlle, Ky
F OR Shireman
Iimingham
Ala
Weatview
Night school draws large Georgia Tech attendance
With a total attendance of 268 the Begestanite history on the night school at Georgia Tech shows strong winter term interest. The free night school opens December 13 and runs until December 2 for applications. New students will enter in new classes to avoid disadvantage from missing the fall session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Tech
Nesbit
J Wylie Smith III Trial Postponed Due to Illness
The trial of J Wyle Smith III for forgery was postponed in Judge Ben Will's superior court division yesterday because the prisoner is ill. Doctors Hurt and Green testified he is unable to appear and must remain confined indefinitely. Smith is suffering from tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wyle Smith
Ben Will
Superior Court
J W W Hurt
Sam Green
Smith
Reach Agreement On Finance Sheet In General Appropriation
A conference committee settled House and Senate differences in the general appropriation bill. The final bill passed both houses, keeping most features of the original measure while adjusting the Old Soldiers Home, prison department, and military fund to compromise levels. The accord aligns with Arnold’s stance on military pay provisions and confirms the appropriations for 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
John D Walker Te Witt Lickett
Dobbs
House
Culpepper
Zac Arnold
Howard Hennis
Enry Jullhngaht
House Appropriations Committee
House Committee
Posen Commission
Military Department
Somers
Seagate
Arnold
Widow Seeks 25000 Damages Over Columbus Train Wreck
Mrs Katherine Hawkins files a suit in Muscogee county superior court seeking 25000 for her husband O C Hawkins killed in the November 22 collision between the Con T Kennedy carnival train and a Central of Georgia passenger train in Columbus. The complaint notes Hawkins worked with the Penny Arcade and earned 20 to 40 dollars weekly. Hawkins died burned when his wife remained with the show crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia
Superior Court of
Methodists Open Cordele Meeting in South Georgia Conference
The forty ninth annual South Georgia conference opened at Cordele Methodist Church with Bishop Kilgo presiding. Committees for the session were elected, reports from district presiding elders were read, and a cordial welcome from Cordele citizens was extended. The board of missions and education met, with allocations listed for Savannah, Macon, and other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 4. Brooks
Cordely Ga
South Georgia
Sethodist Church
John C Filgo
Charlotte NC
la Holy Church
F Smith
Valdosta
Thomas H .Thomson
Hawkinsville
J A Smith
Wacon
L W Colson
Quitman
W Curry
Cochran
Z Bummer
Towns
George H Walker
Parrott
J A Hountree
Davisboro
Sesmon
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Long
JB Thrasher
Mosely Bible Board
T F Drake
E W_Gray
Wow Bund
A Mo Willams
J H Allen
RS Stewart
Cordele
Kilgo
Florida
Board of Education
New Missions Created Amid Evangelist Report and Church Events
The report notes numerous new missions across districts including Macon Cherokee Heights, Cordele Pitts and Fitzgerald, and Ameriqus district First church. Evangelists Hes Arthur J Moore and JoM Bays report many meetings, conversions, and church additions, while De Juius Merath appeals for Jews. The Homecoming at Jackson AH Baptist includes choir music and charter member roll.
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Macon
Cherokee Heights
Tugieside
Jefferson
St Clair
Gagh Cordele
Pitts and
Fitzgerald
Afiesin Ameriqus
First Church
Lee Street
Sheilman
Glenca
Thomasville
Side
Pelham Valdosta
Sparka Waycross
Deanwood
Patterson DeKne
Altamaha Baxley
WE Smith
Bingen
Mlawans
de Moneley
Arthur J Moore
Blackshear Conference
Church On Protection of
Fey Jom Bays
PA Ratcliffe
de Juius Merath
Atlanta
the Hebrews
Jickson
Ah! Baptist Church
Services for present and former members urged to attend
All present and former members are urged to attend the services morning and evening. The notice emphasizes participation and remembrance, inviting the community to join in the religious observances at the specified times.
Recipe to Darken Gray Hair from Home Mixture
A home remedy suggests mixing water Bav Rum Barbe Compound and Glycerine to darken gray hair. Apply daily for two weeks then biweekly until used. The mix purportedly clears dandruff, stops hair loss, relieves itching, and promotes glossy growth.
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Anniston
Jitney Association
Brown
Jai
Lou
Weste
Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Whitehall Se
Atlenta, Ga
Paul M’michael
J. Wylie Smith III
Houses
Columbus
Hostetter
Superior Motor Trucks
E.G. Willingham's Sons
Methodists
South Georgia Conference
Misadons Vt
Ainsworth DD
Savannah
Sian
Rincon
Enavelle
Bloomingdale
Garherd
North
St Mark
Geneva
iMank
Thengiba Arabi
Ashburn
Mystic
Lake Park
Statenvillle
Wayer
Waterboro
Glenmore
St. Mary's
Darian
MecKendric
Granbery
Rae
Higgaton
Demise
Denton
Dublin
Register
Eureka
Brewton
Empire
Rockledge
Dexter
Hardwick
Atlanta, Ga
U.S
United States
Standard Oil Company
Jersey
Bayonne
Jerney
Ssikeas
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