Will Key Cleared Of Murder Charge In Decatur Trial
The committal trial of Will Key for the killing of Ira Strickland and wounding his brother Bass Strickland at Key’s home near Decatur concluded with a verdict of justifiable homicide. Evidence showed an alleged threat by the Strickland brothers and Key’s claim that he acted to protect his family and children during a confrontation. The trial, in Decatur, spanned the evening with Justices Sheiverton, Brown, and Baker presiding.
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Decatur
Will Key
Ira
Bass Strickland
Key
Sheiverton
Brown
Ingleside
Baker
Edgewood
George M Mapier
LF Steele
Strickland
Atlanta
Keys
Strickland Brothers
Stricklanda
Wi Strickland
Atlanta Faces Impending Cold Wave Warned by Forecaster
The forecast warns Atlanta to brace for a cold wave starting this morning with a drop in temperatures. Officials and weather prophets agree that by Thursday real cold weather will arrive, following a cloudy day with light rain early today.
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Atlanta
Wife Arrested After Husband Shot on Spring Street
Lillie Chatman, 24, was arrested by Call Officers Dyans and Wiley after allegedly shooting her husband Fred Chatman at 70 Spring Street. Police recovered a revolver from her and she admitted the shooting following a family quarrel. She told Assistant Sergeant Guy Lindsay that Fred had made her angry.
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Fred Chatman
Spring Street
Lillie Chatman
Lillie
Dyans and
Wiley
Guy Lindsay
Fred
Gainesville Man Drowns Near Cotton Mills
Asbury White mill operative about 40 years old was found drowned in a three foot deep ditch near Gainesville cotton mills around noon today. He did not arrive at work, a search began, a footlog crossed the ditch, and authorities indicated accidental fall as the cause. The coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death from natural causes. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Gaines We Ga
Werober
Asbury White Mill
Gainesville
Revenge on a Barnum monkey sparks shipboard terror
A Barnum and Bailey show promoter recalls a voyage where two clever African monkeys were released, one died, and the surviving simian sought revenge by unleashing the others. For days the crew faced bites and battles until many animals were flung overboard, with the rogue monkey leading the charges. Atlanta readers would glimpse the cages during the circus visit next Monday.
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Barnum & Bailey
Barnum & Halley
Atlanta
Atlanta Hospital for Drug Victims to Close Nov 1
City health officer Dr Kennedy announces the city hospital for drug victims will close around November 1. He says 100 have been cured and 70 remain under treatment. those seeking free cure must enter now or miss the opportunity.
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Kennedy City Health
Kennedy
Western Union Wins in Long Telegraph Case
The United States District Judge Lambdin terminated the litigation between Western Union Telegraph and the railroad defendants Toumike Nashville Atlantic Coast and Georgia railroad. The decision sustains Western Union claiming a permanent easement on railroad lines and overrules the railroads demurrer. Counsel for Western Union included Dorsey Brewster Howell Heyman of Atlanta with WoL Clay of Savannah and WH Barrett of Augusta. railroad counsel were Major J B Cumming Bryan Cumming and J McHull of Augusta.
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Macon
W W Lambin
Western Union Telegraph Compris
Toumike and
Nashville Atlantic Coast Tyne
Georgia Railroad
Lambdin
Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Airect
Dorsey
J.B Cumming
Bryan Cumming
J “McHull
Augusta
Autoist Freeman Fined After Tyson Collision
Griff Freeman was fined 1.78 by Recorder Johnson after a two hour trial for allegedly striking Jesse B Tyson with an automobile at the corner of Whitehall and Mitchell Streets. Witnesses testified the car exceeded the speed limit and traveled on the wrong side of the street.
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Griff Freeman
Jesse B Tyson
Whitehall and
Mitchell Streets
Recorder Johnson
Freeman
Jesse B Lee Explains Why He Signed Recall
Councilman Jesse B Lee of the fifth ward releases a statement explaining he signed the recall petition to hold an election for the police commission demotions. He says he acted to end agitation quickly and to bring the matter to a prompt decision, denying haste or a change in his stance against the recall.
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Jesse B Lee
Fifth Ward
Police Commission
Beavers
Lee
Board of Delice Commissioners
Atlanta
Constitution Office
Edid
Strotch
Court considers title to Broad Street lots
Judge George L Bell of Fulton Superior Court yesterday heard Mrs E R Gunby against Charles B Alverson over title to Broad Street lots valued at 59000. Following earlier related suits and settlements, including quitclaim deeds from Gunby totaling about 100000, plaintiff contends the defendant holds the property under a court order not authorizing her interest sale.
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George L Bell
Fulton Superior Court
E R Gunby
Charles B Alverson
Broad Street
Gunby
H L. Wilson
High School Students To Entertain Teachers Reception
Taft hall hosts an informal reception for thirty new high school teachers on Friday October 22 at ten oclock. Guests include the mayor, the general council, the board of education, the board of Indy visitors, the superintendent, and the assistant superintendent of schools.
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Taft Hall
Board of Education
Board of Indy
Humane Society Meeting Held At Noon Today
The Atlanta Humane Society will hold its annual noon meeting at the chamber of commerce assembly hall. President RC Gongdon will report on the year's work and new officers will be elected for the ensuing year.
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The
Atlanta Humane Society
Chamber of Commerce In the Assembly
RC Gongdon
Vitalitas Promises Health From Peculiar Texas Earth
Tests prove all samples are different from Vitalitas though Vitalitas claims a unique life force enhances its mineral properties. The ad urges readers to try a free sample at Jacoba DPharmacy 3 Whitehall Street and to write for information about this earth liquid health tonic.
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America
Vital Remedies Company
Houston
Texas
Vitalitas
Jacoba Dpharmacy
Whitehall St
Broad Street property dispute court actions and representations
The case describes property claims by the residuary owner and other parties after court orders. Several tracts were settled via quitclaim deeds following a supreme court ruling, leaving only the Broad Street tract contested. Mrs Gunby is represented by Colonel and H Brewster. defendants are represented by a firm including Gordon, Peeples, Jordan, Alston, and others.
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Broad Street
Gunby
Colonel
H Brewster
Dorsey Brewster Howell & Heyman
George Gordon
Tye
Peeples @ Jordan
Robert Alston Andrandon
British Association Meeting In Atlanta Tonight
The regular monthly meeting of the British Association of Atlanta will be held this evening at six o clock in the parlors of the Ansley hotel. A large attendance is requested as important business will be transacted and amendments proposed.
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British Association of Atlanta
Ansley Hotel
Mrs Farlinger Dies in Fort Covington NY
News of the death of Mrs James R Farlinger in Fort Covington NY was reported yesterday. Mrs Farlinger, formerly Miss Harriet McPhee of Atlanta, was reared and educated there and was sister of Mrs Farlinger and sister in law of AW Farlinger. Interment will be at Port Covington.
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James R Farlinger
Fort Covington
Farlinger
Harriet McPhee
Atlanta
AW Farlinger
Port Covington
Infant Drowns After Fall Into Tub, 16 Month Old
A 16 month old Black infant, Frances Oliver, fell into a tub this afternoon and drowned before help arrived. The tragedy emphasizes water safety and caregiver vigilance on bright day.
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Warerocs Wareroner
Frances Oliver
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Negress
Atlanta Hospital For
Western Union
Tyson
Jesse B. Lee
Councilman
E. R. Gunby
Charles A B. Alverson
Humane Society
Bang
Maddox & Rucker Company
Hl, Wilson
Supreme Ranet
Ric
American National Bank
Alabama and Broad Streets
cScnah
Para
Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths
Georgia‘savings Bank & Trust CO
Hart Schaffner & Marx Good Clothes Makers
Daniel Bros.co
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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