Mellen to testily in New Haven monopoly trial
New York October 19 former New Haven president Charles S. Mellen will take the stand tomorrow as a government witness in the trial of William Rockefeller Lewis Cass Ledyard Edward D Hobbins and eight other directors charged with monopolizing transportation in New England by unlawful methods. The government will use documentary evidence and three witnesses including Arthur Claris and Arthur Russell to build its case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
William Rockefeller
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Edward D. Hobbins
New England
Mellen
New Haven
Robert L. Fatty
Batts
Federal Court
Arthur Claris
The
Arthur Russell
Tourists Complete Splendid Journey in Georgia and Florida
Tourists on a lavish Dixie Highway visit are welcomed with roses and feasts in Thomasville and Tallahassee. Officials praise the Dixie Highway’s role while public enthusiasm erupts as cars, flags, and bands fill streets and a grand luncheon showcases confederate rose symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Georgia
Commercial Association
Thomas
County
Hensel Merrill
Thomas County
Mitchell
Cal Pepner
Merrill
Dixie
Chicago Tribune
Tallahassee
Florida
Dixie Highway
G. W. Saxon
Georgia-Florida
Florida Supremes Court
Negro, College
State College For Girls
Live Oak
Madison
Jacksonville
Holcombe Held on Usury Charges in Municipal Court
A warrant was issued in municipal court against E B Holcombe capitol attache over usury charges. The case, investigated by state authorities, alleges Holcombe and associates charged usurious rates on loans. Doc Mitchell led the proceedings and Holcombe’s trial is set for this morning in Judge S D Thomas division with a $100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. EB. Holcombe
Capitol
Doc Mitchell
Holcombe
D. Thomas’ Division
PLEA FOR SAFETY FIRST MADE BY KINGSBURY
Detroit October 18 Darwin P Kingsbury of New York president of the Safety First Federation of America opened the first annual convention here with a plea that human life must not be sacrificed by haste or speed. He said safety first is good business but a federal organization is needed as the problem is national. The two day meeting drew more than 100 delegates from major cities. Also noted a Austro Hungarian officer Pickler died by his own hand in Vienna while about to undergo a dangerous operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Darwin P. Kingsbury
New York
Safety First Foderation of America
United State
Safety First
Mr. Kingsbury
Federation
Pickler
Vienna
Amsterdam
Reuter
Washington
Wilson
United States
Hoke Smith
East Georgia
Smith
South
England
Senate
Georgia
Columbus River Meet Marks Enthusiastic Session
The seventh annual Flint-Chipola-Apalachicola Chattahoochee River association gathering in Columbus featured calls to make the river navigable from the gulf to Atlanta. Officials including Congressman Adamson and John Burnett discussed dam sites, outside capital, and a coordinated federal state plan. President Davis of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce led the meeting with Henderson and Bleecker in supporting a broader dam and navigation strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Chattahoochee
Guit
Atlanta
John S. Bleecker
Cohuumbus
W. G. Cooper
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Jonn T. Davis
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Leland J. Henderson
John 5. Bleecker
Martin Amorous
Marietta
J. W. Glover
LaGrange
Puller Catlaway
Newnan
R. D. Cale
West Point
John Johnson
W.C. Bradley
Bufaula
G. C Mercer
Columbia
E.W. Williamson
Fort Gaines
Peterson
Alvany
Henry Traver
Bainbridge
John W. Callahan
Marinanna
W. Im. Wilton
Apalachicola
J. P. Combs
St. Andrews
J. J. Drumman
Panama City
Quke
Franklin
MR. Lewis Guard
Morgan
Phenix City
J H. Buchanan
Whitesburg
R. B. L. Tones
Naval budget questions and proposed vessel costs
The document outlines navy spending, listing vessel costs such as battle cruisers 71.5 million, scout cruisers 5 million, destroyers 1.36 million, and submarines 1.5 million each. It notes additional appropriations for munitions storage, ordnance, and naval militia, plus a 20 percent marine enlistment increase and a flying corps for aviation support. The text also references Britain's German prisoners and a Commons inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sensational charges against a dairyman and a physician
A 15 year old girl accused her father W R McCart of Haynes Street and Dr Z Birdsong of Oglethorpe Avenue of sex abuse and illegal operation. Detectives Jameson and Harper led the investigation with McCart held for preliminary hearing October 22 and Birdsong released on $1,000 bond. McCart pled innocence saying his daughter accuses him out of spite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. McCart
Haynes Street
McCart
Z. Birdsong
Atlanta
Oglethorpe Avenue
Recorder Johnson
Dr. Birdsong
Jameson
Harper
Birdsong
Constitution
Valdostas Big Fair Opens South Georgia Event
Valdosta Ga October 19 Special The Georgia and Florida Fair association runs a strong county and state fair with boys corn club and girls canning club promising fine programs. Visitors come from up to seventy five miles. The ladies department shows fine hand work and cooking. Dr Emory R Park and the state health board exhibit baby health care. Over 150 mothers prepare babies for the health show with judges to select the best exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
South Georgia
Georgia and
Florida Fair Association
Girls Canning Club
Georgia
Virginia
Ashley
State Board of Health
A A. Griffin
R. A. Powell
South Georgia Normal College
Emory R. Park
Atlanta
Burns finds his wife in a charity hospital
New Orleans dispatch reports Julia King, later identified as Mrs. Julia Burns, was admitted to Charity hospital after claiming illness and requesting an ambulance. Tommy Burns, former world heavyweight champion, identified the woman as his wife despite police efforts to verify her identity. She claimed to be the widow of Captain King and said she came from Seattle, wearing jewelry valued over $1,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Julia, King
Charity Hospital
Tommy Burns
Burns
Social notes and upcoming events in local society
Mrs Archer Avery hosts a reception on October 27 from 4 to 6 pm at 18 Springdale Road to meet Miss Sarah Lee Evans and Mrs Robert Lippincott. The Armstrong Baldrides wedding is at the bride’s parents home on North Avenue tonight. Delamar of West Foire visits Mrs O P Lyman. Mrs Calvin McClung of Knoxville visits Adair family. Lotta Wright returns to Rome Thursday after visiting Greene parents. Mrs John Utton hosts a bridge club Friday on Colquitt Avenue. Miss Ethel McKay of Macon visits Miss Louise King and will depart Thursday. Mr and Mrs John Russell Gresham move to 524 Highlang Avenue. Birth announced of Dorothy Jane to Mr and Mrs A B McLean. Mrs W S Booker recovering at St Joseph’s Infirmary, convalescing at Fifth Street home. Third-week dinner-dance at East Lake clubhouse proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer Avery
Springdale Road
Sarah Lee Evans
Robert Coos Lippincott
Horace Mather Lippincott
Margaret Armstrong
Milton
Baldrides Merts
Huntsville
Ala
North Avenue
Calvin McClung
Knoxville
A. D. Adair
Lotta Wright
W. D. Greene
Rome
OP Hyman
Washington
A. &. McLean
Dorothy Jane
W. S. Booker
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Fifth Street
Woman Socialist Orator Causes Excitement in Douglas
A reputed woman socialist spent a week in Douglas proclaiming socialist doctrines from street corners. Large crowds gathered, debates grew heated and a riot seemed possible as authorities used the fire alarm and police made arrests to quell the disorder in Coffee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Coffee County
Lady's Keen Hearing Prevents Prisoners Escaping From Jail
Forsyth Georgia report credits Mrs. T. S. Holland, wife of the county sheriff, with stopping an attempted jail escape by inmate Clayton Pippin. Police say the man, jailed on assault with intent to murder and carrying concealed weapons, had already sawed through two bars and opened a window using a hacksaw. He faced further bars removal before liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
T. S. Holland
Monroe County
Clayton Pippin
Uberty
Floyd County appoints T B Grafton public works chief
Rome Ga October 19 Special T B Grafton was appointed by Floyd County to serve as superintendent of public works at a 3000 dollar yearly salary. He will start November 1 and resign as Dixie Highway Association chief engineer to devote full time to county duties following a petition by major taxpayers and property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
T. B. Grafton
County Board of Commissioners
Floyd County
Ina
Grafton
Dixie Highway Association
Bainbridge Merchants Plan Pay-up Week
Bainbridge Georgia declares November 1 as Pay-up Week to kick off the Merchants Association campaign to clean up accounts. The slogan I'll pay him, he'll pay you, you pay me appears on statements mailed that day, signaling a new effort to boost business and civic finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Merchants’ Association
Bean
Waycross Makes War on Whisky Selling
Waycross Georgia October 18 Four of six cases charged with violations of the city whisky ordinance have been disposed of this week. Three convictions and one dismissal. Bob Brown Cleve Wharton and Watson Westberry convicted fined 100 or 90 days on the city farm. Peter George found not guilty. Two cases continued. The arrests mark a spike in white men charged with tiger ing while African Americans face fewer prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross
Bob Brown
Cleve Wharton
Watson Westberry
Bates
Peter George
Southern Lumber and Box Company Formed in Rome
W L Hume J B Patton and MAN Patton of Home file petition for incorporation as Southern Lumber and Box Company with capital of 10000. Principal office expected in Rome to manufacture crates boxes sashes doors and blinds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucu
Ue Peetas
W. L. Hume
J. B. Patton
Man. Patton
Home
Southern Lumber and Box Company
Social notes list visiting friends and guests from across cities
A string of social notices records individuals visiting or staying with local families and traveling to cities like New York Baltimore San Francisco and Louisville. Guests include Emma van de Vande Edward Hook Hort on M Irys Ruth Harris Mae MacDonald Catherine Graham and others with accompanying family hosts and upcoming wedding mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma van, de Vande
K. Slifer
Atin
Ty ‘Enslick
New York
POSSAM GREAT TO SOOTHE INFLAMED SKIN PROMOTES HEALING
An advertisement touts Possam for rapid skin healing including eczema and pimples, claiming overnight relief of inflammation and soreness. It promotes Possum Soap as safe for tender skin and offers samples via Emergency Laboratories at 32 West 25th St., New York City, with druggist availability.
Mrs Rutherford Lipscomb Returns From Athens Visit
Mrs Rutherford Lipscomb has returned from a three week visit in Athens. formerly Mrs James Jennings of Knoxville Tennessee is the guest of Mr RL Welker. Mr Jennings will join Mrs Jennings for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford Lipscomb
Athens
James Jennings
Knoxville
Tenn
RL. Welk
Jennings
Good Positions for Graduates At Southern Business College
Several graduates have secured stenography and bookkeeping roles after short courses at Southern Shorthand and Business University. Connie Curtis and W S Strozier started new positions, while others were offered roles or awaiting placement as enrollments rise daily at the Atlanta based school led by A C Briscoe and LE Arnold at 10 West Mitchell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Mias
Connie Curtis
Attis
Messie
Briscoe
Arnold
Southern Business College
W. S. Strozier
The
Jacobs Pharmacy
O. A. Smith Mfg. Co
Humphrey
Sont
Tate
Curtiss
Atlanta
Southern Shorthand and Business ‘University
City
Pour’ University
School of Quality
Southern“Business College
Cat
A. C. Briscoe
LE. W. Arnold
West Michell Street
Atlante
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New York and Port Chester Railroad Company
Tralley
Boston
Port Chester
Fmn
Billiard Company
Billard Company
Warren D. Chase
Hartford
Conn
T. E. Vickers
London
F. HB. Vickers
Kingsbury
Self
Majer & Berke "Gold & Silversmiths
Whitehall St
Ic, Ime
Columbus River
Howell
Joe Sokolow
G. ¥. Tigner
Joe Sukolaw
Hig
Lee M. Frank
Sokolow
NAVY
Ilinois
Minnesota
Ciaiss
Sedcuagt
Nevel
Naval
Naval Academy
Britain
House of Commons
I. W. Birdsong
Delamar
Mrs. John @utton
Commission Bridge Club
Colquitt Avenue
Ethel McKay
Macon
Louise King
John Russell Gresham
High-lang Avenue
East Lake
Floyd Public Works
Hawkes
Hiptechustied
Edward Hook
Augusta
Mrs
Stephens Hook
Hast, Lake
Edward W. McCerren
Hotel Fairmont
San Francisco
Walter P. Andrews
Southern California
Horton M. Iryus
Carrollton
Misa Tudle Talmadge
Thomas R. Talmadge
Horace B. Clar
W. T. Gentry
Graham Phelan
Frank
Mae MacDonald
Sheppard W. Foster
Hot Springs
Ark
Fred Scott
Milwaukee
H. I. West
Florence
Bassie Dent
Elizabeth Ramey
Frank &, Bloodworth
Savannah
J. A. Sasser
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Luther FE. Mann
Winetta Mann
C. A. Mann
Buena Vista
Oscar Humler
Catherine Graham
Louisville, Ky
George Kent Warden
Kentucky
Wade Langston
St. Louis
HL. Colier
Henry Latimer Collier
Christine Hooper
Mr. Langston
Langstone
Americas
Ulric Atkinson
Brrs. Wyckliffe- Goldsmith
Henrietta Crosman
Chalmers
James Chalmers” Sons
Williqmassillo
N.Y
ASP. Taylor, Jr
Richmond, Va
National Toilet Company
Aioe
Atrie Beuthier
Popular Business
Thoronck
Southern, Shorthand and Stumacss University
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