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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1915

Page

10

Recorder Upholds Paving Ordinance in Grant Street Case

Recorder George E. Johnson upheld the amended general street paving ordinance as applying to Grant street wood block paving. Georgia Railway and Power Co superintendent George Gully was fined 25.75 dollars after a three hour trial. The company plans an appeal and a Monday hearing before Judge Fills.

Georgia Railway and Power Company Grant Street George E. Johnson George Gully Gully Preston 3. Arkwright Wiliam H. Glenn Colquitt & Conyers James J. Mason R Construction Nym Recorder

Georgia Road promotes H S Young to commercial agent

H S Young, formerly traveling freight agent, has been promoted to commercial agent of the Georgia railroad. The appointment took effect September 1 according to an announcement from the traffic department.

H. S. Young The Georgia Railroad Traffic Department Mr. Young

LaGrange Bank Extends Aid to Cotton Farmers

LaGrange National Bank at LaGrange Georgia will discount notes of its farmer customers collateraled by cotton produced this year by them and tenants for 30 percent of the market value, at 6 percent interest. Cotton will be stored securely at 33 cents per bale per month, with insurance at market value. The offer is extended to bank’s farmer customers only.

LaGrange LaGrange National Bank

Sheriff’s Wife Fends Off Mob to Save Negro Suspect

In Borwling Green Missouri the wife of Pike County’s sheriff confronted a mob of over a hundred men demanding surrender of Harvison Rose, a Black man accused of murder. She persuaded the crowd to disperse claiming she was alone at the jail as the sheriff was away, while a posse and twenty cars pursued other suspects.

Borwling Green Pike County Harvison Rose Foss Dudley Pavidson Tate Nexro

Judge Reagan Buys The Covington News

Forsyth, Ga September special reports Judge Frank Reagan of McDonough has purchased The Covington News and assumed charge. A former editor of The Henry County Weekly and former McDonough city court judge, Reagan is described as a capable lawyer and experienced newspaper man.

Forsyth Frank “Reagan McDonough Henry County Weekly Bt Forsyth Covington Anul McLonoud

Alabama Upper House Passes Warehouse Bill

Montgomery Alabama September 2 A bill providing for a uniform system at cotton warehouses throughout the state has been passed by the upper house. The measure makes cotton warehouse receipts negotiable and the state will lend its credit with construction patterned largely after the Louisiana system.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Louisiana

Kelly to Carry Fight for Liberty to Supreme Court

James P. Kelly, former federal prisoner rearrested on a Missouri warrant, plans to appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court. His attorney Lamar Hill argues that a man brought into a state by force cannot be extradited. The case echoes the Victor Innes affair as a parallel when Innes and his wife challenged extradition to Georgia in a San Antonio hold related to the Nelms sisters murder.

James P. Kelly Missouri Victor E. Innes Kelly Lamar’ Hill Supreme Court of Georgia Victor Innes San Antonio Nelms United States Court Georgia

Women Seek Cure at Atlanta Dope Treatment Hospital

Dr. J. P. Kennedy and other officials toured Atlanta’s drug treatment hospital where twenty eight patients have been admitted since Monday. Most are women who volunteered for the program, praised the care, and expressed contentment with the tapping-off treatment. Notable cases include a 16 year old wife and a refined 60 year old woman. Two trained nurses oversee care under local health officers.

J. P. Kennedy Atlanta

Many Prominent Men To Address Lincoln Jubilee

Chicago September 2 Special The Lincoln jubilee and half century celebration of negro freedom in America is in session in the coliseum of this city. Leaders include Rev Dr A J Carey and Bishop Follows with a white relief board and state governor aiding. William Jennings Bryan Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt among speakers yet to come. Widespread exhibitions show trades and inventions by the race with about 10 000 visitors daily.

Chicago America A. J. Carey Institutional Church Samuel Fallows Carey William Jennings Bryan Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt J. Hamilton Lewin Ferris Michigan de. J. E. Bowen Atlanta B. F. Lee Ohto T. A Smythe Booker T. Washington Tuskegee Richard D. Stinson Atanta L. J.capplin Philadelphia W. D. Chappell South Carolina J. 8. Flipper W. W. Heckett Columbia, &C Pred Moore New York Age New York J. M. Conner Jackson, Miss William Byrd Shorter College Little Mock,Ark Hisnop Tom Hurst Jacksonville Fla Joshuah. Jones Tennesee James M. Henderson Deroit

Women Sleuths Search for Mashers in Gotham

New York police announce that police matrons will be sent on detective duty tonight to enforce a newly enacted vagrancy law. The statute treats street harassment by men and women equally, allowing offenders of either sex to be sent to the work house for ten days to six months, with no fine.

New York Ylieas

Du Ponts to Aid in Dye Stuffs Production Plan

A long conference in New York between Dr. A D Chambers of Du Pont and Dr Thomas H Norton on dye stuffs abuse investigation led to a report that Du Pont will devote immense chemical production to assist American users. The company, a large Bengal and toluol user in dye cart manufacture, will allocate space at the first national exposition of chemical industries in New York the week of September 20.

New York A. D. Chambers du Pont de Nemours Powder Company Thomas H. Norton Department of Commerce Powder

Legislative Probe of School for Deaf in Cave Spring

Rome Ga September 2 Special The legislative investigating committee to study removing the Georgia School for the Deaf from Cave Spring will visit the institution on Tuesday September 7 The panel also will probe alleged misconduct by Superintendent W O Connor and alleged misappropriation of funds by management Senators Holden McFarland and Lawrence and Representatives Aver Griffin Jones Steele Yeomens Brown Roberts Knight and Walker constitute the committee

Rome Legislative Investigating Committee General Assembly Georgia School For the Deaf Cave Spring Harris W. O. Connor Holden McFarland Lawrence Aver Griffin Jones Steele Yeomens Brown Roberts Knight Walker

Bond Issue Indorsed by Fifth Ward Club

The Fifth Ward Improvement Club unanimously endorsed a 3.358 million bond issue for municipal improvements at English Avenue school. Grady hospital, waterworks, and city schools would receive 375,000, 150,900, and 1,000,000 respectively. Dr. Summerall, W Zode Smith, and L M Landrum spoke on needs and growth.

Fifth Ward Improvement Club English Avenue W. B. Summerall Grady Hospital Grady W. Zode Smith L. Mf. Landrum Grammmar H. J. Penn

Vaudeville to Feature Irene Douglas and More at Local Theaters

Theaters announce a seven act program with Irene Douglas and Noel Travers headlining a comedy sketch. Acts include Billy Lieyd and George Britt, Mitt Collins monologue, and a top headliner night titled A Night With the Poets. Also appearing are John Ford eccentric dancer and John Barrymore in The Incorrigible Dukane at the Grand. plus The House of the Lost Court at the Strand with Viola Dann and cast. Petrograd reports General Yanushkevich named assistant viceroy of the Caucasus and General Alexeyev to lead Northwestern Front forces.

Eveny Cms Atlanta Irene Douglas Noel ‘Travers Billy "Lieyd George Britt Mitt Collins Georges H. Hickman Poets Johnny Ford Grasd John Barrymore Mason Mexico Dulane Famous Paramount the Grand Dukane Ytrana Edison Company Sir Anthony Lilet Duncan McHae Bruce McRee OC. N. Willemson

PLEA FOR PROHIBITION BY SAM SMALL

Rev. Sam Small of the Anti-Saloon League spoke to about 600 in Gainesville on state and national prohibition. He argued for majority rule, attacked insurgent lawmakers, and claimed Georgia’s finances show no need for liquor taxes. He noted Georgia’s debt, tax rate, and agricultural output as evidence of independence and urged dry bills in the governor’s coming session.

Gainesville Sam Small Anti-Saloon League of America Georgia Fnally Lquor Alabama Birmingham News Abama Commonwealth General Assembly Cloginnatl Milwaukes Jeffs George Small South Ohio Texas Mr. Small Rome

Waycross Hosts Dixie Highway Boosters Dinner

Waycross Georgia welcomed boosters from every county on the proposed Dixie highway short route with a chicken barbecue. The association's business session opened at 10 30 A M led by W L Stanton of the Waycross Chamber of Commerce.

Waycross W. L. Stanton Waycross Chamber of Commerce

Good Roads Progress Highlighted By Dixie Highway Delegates

Delegates spoke on county road progress led by Hon. Will T. Anderson of The Macon Telegraph, who delivered a grand address on Good Roads and Rural Progress. A 400-strong delegation toured Millwood sand clay road praised as the best in the state and enjoyed a Winona park barbecue after Andersons speech.

Will T. Anderson Macon Telegraph Dixie Highway Commissioners Winona Park Millwood

Reserve Bank Branch Delayed Opening to September 10

Officials of the local branch of the sixth district federal reserve bank in New Orleans announced the opening will be delayed to September 10. The bank had planned to open on September 1 but could not arrange all details in time.

New Orleans Sixth District Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank

Three Bodies From F-4 Identified In Honolulu Bay

The two bodies from the United States submarine F-4 were identified as Charles H Wells of Norfolk Virginia machinist mate and Frank N Herzog of Salt Lake City electrician. A notebook in his pocket yielded no clues to the submarine's appearance in Honolulu bay Mare with 22 men aboard. The remaining identified body is George T Ashcroft gunner's mate of Los Angeles Honolulu.

United States Charles H Wells Norfolk, Va Frank “N. Herzog Salt Lake’ City Honolulu Bay Mare George T. Ashcroft Los Angeles Honolulu

Guaranteed Accurate Thermometers Offer From John S. Moore&Sons

Does it matter if a thermometer is accurate The price for guaranteed accurate thermometers is shown The Moore company advertises a stock assortment to fit taste and budget at 42 N Broad Street cedarville.

John S. Moore & Sons N. Broad Street

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