Are Policemen Over Vigilant at Atlanta Police Board
Acting Chairman Johnson challenged city officers for making too many arrests claiming about 17 000 cases last year. He sought Richmond Virginia figures to compare efforts and argued officers must enforce laws, while some commissioners noted many cases are dismissed and fines drive police revenue. The board will revisit the issue at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iohnson
Police Board
Atlanta
Richmond
Fu¢hmond
Johnson
Hecorder Broyles
Brotherton
Fox
Ball
Day
Commissioner Day
Jones
Agnes Scott Institute Opens Fall Session With Notable Visitors
Agnes Scott Institute in Decatur Georgia begins its fall session with opening exercises at noon. Prominent educators from the south attend, and over 120 boarders have enrolled. The opening is billed as the most auspicious in the school’s history as it aims to rival Bryn Mawr and Mt. Holyoke in the region. Patrons are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Scott Institute
Decatur
South
Bryn Mawr
Mt. Holyoke
New England
Negro chicken thief caught by citizens in North Jackson street
A man named Frank Irwin was found in J. W. Harper's yard at 109 North Jackson street with an iron bar and a corn sack after a hen house burglary. He claimed the bar came from a wagon and the sack was for his father, but he offered no plausible explanation for removing a staple. Irwin was jailed at the police barracks and will be prosecuted for burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Harper
North
Jackson Street
Frank Irwin
Dorsey
Irwin
Tabernacle Settle Question on Alien Immersion Tonight
The Tabernacle Baptist church will hold its regular meeting at 8 pm with the public admitted to decide the alien immersion issue. The deacons endorsed alien immersion and oppose Stone Mountain Association resolutions. A paper will present views and may influence other churches in the association. No new developments reported on the Rescue Mission matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Board of Deacons
Stone Mountain Baptist Association
Clarkston
Len G. Broughton
John E. White
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
Man Attempts Suicide With Taudanum In Drug Store
John Cody, about 20, walked into a Decatur street drug store last night and swallowed taudanum from a vial. Pharmacists alerted Grady hospital, where doctors treated him and after an hour he was out of danger. Cody, with wife and child, is believed to have been drinking for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cody
Decatur Street
Grady Hospital
Cody
Killed in Coupling Cars at Cohutta
J M Kelly a Car Coupler was crushed to death while coupling cars at Cohutta yesterday. The Atlanta man left a wife and three children. His death leaves Mrs Kelly in critical condition after the shock of the accident. The body was taken to his home at 165 Venable Street. He had worked for the railroad about two years and was noted for a good record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Kelly
Cohutta
Atlanta
Venable Street
Kelly
Atlanta man seeks Savannah girls Phoebe Ruth Prendergast
An unnamed Atlanta man in Savannah searches court records for two lost children, Phoebe and Ruth Prendergast. He claims to be their husband and stepfather and says he hails from Atlanta. One girl had been found at the Episcopal Orphans home. the other's whereabouts remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Savannah
Phoebe
Ruth Prendergast
Episcopal Orphans’ Home
Pearl Prendergast
Ruth
Little Minnie
Saubee
Episcopal Orphans 'Home
At- Tanta
Hartson disputes Fort McPherson loss to Olympics
Sergeant Hartson of the United States Infantry baseball club claims the Sunday defeat was not Fort McPherson but a scrub squad at Waco and asserts Fort McPherson has never been defeated. He challenges any baseball nine, professional or not, to a game and notes a likely match with the Atlanta league team after the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McPherson
Thomas J. Hartson
United States Infantry
Rifle Range
Waco
Hartson
Mr. Peters
Odd Fellows 10 Leave Tomorrow for Des Moines Meet
A party of 160 Odd Fellows from Georgia South Carolina and Florida will depart Atlanta at 5 PM for Des Moines Iowa to attend the sovereign grand lodge meeting. They travel in special tourist sleepers with J C Beam of the Southern guiding the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Georgia
South Carolina
Florida
Southern Railway
Des Moines
Iowa
Sovereign Grond Lodge
Order
J. C. Beam
Southern
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Queen and Crescent
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Thomas N. Scales
Atlanta Canton
A. C. Morris
Nice
Dixie Canton
J. M. Moore
Macon Canton
Controversy over reward for recovered diamonds in Atlanta
Police commissioners debated the $25 reward paid by Columbus resident Mrs C I Callahan after her stolen diamonds were recovered. H M Houk claimed a share for catching a boy with keys at the Empire building but the board split the reward between Dobbins and Lanford, denying Houk. Fuller & Nolan prepared to sue to recover the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Callahan
Columbus
H. M. Houk
Empire Building
Dopkins
Lanford
Callahan
Atlanta
Dobbins
Houk
Fuller & Nolan
Sanford
Jones
Brotherton
Day
Jones and Johnson
Fuller
Great Remington convention gathers world agents at Mount Washington
Mr. W T Crenshaw attends the Remington typewriter general agents convention in Mount Washington New Hampshire with representatives from every civilized region. The meeting began in New York but, on invitation from C W Seamans head of the typewriter business, adjourned to Mount Washington to continue for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Crenshaw
Remington Typewriter General Agents
Mount Washington
N. H
Remington
New York
C. W. Seamans
Memorial services urged for McKinley by churches
Cincinnati telegram urges all denominations nationwide to hold memorial services on Sunday September 14 the first anniversary of President McKinley death. Governor Candler Atlanta GA is asked to notify Georgia churches to participate in the national memorial day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
McKinley
Cincinnati
Ohie
Allen D Candler
Atlanta
Cincinnati Times-Star
Local campaign takes on new life in Atlanta politics
The city sets two branch registration offices as reg istrar A P Stewart expands effort ahead of the October 1 white primary. Mayor candidates plan speeches and ward meetings while registration closes September 18, with Howell expected to resign to trigger a special election and Burgess Smith poised to succeed in seventh ward.
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Aivery
Algerman Harvey Johnson
Atlanta
AP Stewart
Silverman's
Peachtree
Edgewood Avenue
Lucien Harris
Pansy Pharmacy
Houston
Hilliard Streets
Dr Watson
Evan P Howell
Mims
Howell
Burgess Smith
Seventh Ward
City Executive Committee
Charles T. Hopkins
Mystery Meeting of Council in Mayor's Office
Mayor schedules a secret 3 PM council gathering in his office tomorrow by phone and messenger. Attendees are unsure of the purpose, but the talk centers on bond issues for sewer extension, a new filter plant, and water works pumping plant upgrades.
Our Responsibility in Real Estate Title Work
Our Responsibility outlines the core duties of title examination and insurance. It declares the aim to uncover all title facts and guarantee correctness to protect every investment. The guarantee is backed by a million dollar responsibility.
Clarke Singer suit seeks stock delivery and appraisal in corporate dispute
J R Singer files in superior court to compel Clarke and Singer Buggy Co to deliver stock valued at 1000 and to appoint an expert to appraise the business since its organization. He claims prejudice by president Clarke and secretary Childs, alleges heavy losses, and says they seek to confiscate his 10 shares while they refuse information. The case is set for September 20 with Judge Lumpkin presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claims
J. R. Singer
Clarke & Singer Buggy Company
Singer
John §. Clarke
C. G. Chilis
Clarke and Childs Refuge
Clarke and Chilis
Clarke and Childs
J. J Barge
J. H. Lumpkin
James M. Stewart
P. A. Stewart
Acme Opium Care Company
A. C. Hook
Alfred I. Manton
A. I. Manson
E. 8. Morris
L. ¥. ‘Ulden
Attevddy C. L Pettigrew
Georgia Crop Conditions Improve After Heavy Rains
Georgia crop reports show heavy rains in northern and middle counties from the 20th to the 4th and in southern counties from the 4th to the 6th. Soil is in fine condition for fall plowing. late forage crops and potatoes progress well. cotton opens rapidly but many fields are beyond recovery and labor is scarce. Overall conditions show little improvement, with some sections facing the poorest outlook in years and yields expected to be well below average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Marbury
Claré
Woman falls and fractures shoulder after door incident
Mrs S A Morris of Houston and Jackson streets was found unconscious with a broken left shoulder yesterday. She recalls only unlocking the back door and walking toward her room. The 86 year old, in good health, fainting is suspected, and the family plans to move soon but she is unable to be moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Morris
Houston
Jackson Streets
Murrs
John B. Gordon
Seaboard Short Route to Portsmouth Promises Savings
Seaboard Air Line Railway advertises a two hour shorter trip to Portsmouth with a 212.00 round trip fare and tickets valid ten days. The listing mentions Old AATS cleaned and an address at 23 Whitehall Street for Bussey.
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Bussey
Whitehall St
Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth
Southern Pacific
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
F van Rensselaer
Atlanta
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Sones
Seabnara Air Line
Washington
Baltimore
Norfolk, Va
Maier & Berkele
Whitenall St
Tabernacle Will
Church
DR. Broughton
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Goodwin
Country
Will
M’kinley
A. P. Stewart
Title Guarantee and Trust CO
Clarke
Singer Bagéy Co
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Ida Davis
Méa Davis
Arnold & Arnold
Alex Dittler
Superior Court
Wiliam L. Norroan
Jessie Gartrell
South Delta Street
Sove
Peters Land Company
Annie L. Laird
Spring Street
W. B. Disbro
Clarence A. Tappan
Linden Avenue
I. D. Williams
J. F. Galgatly
H. E. Daniel
Capitol Avenue
Love Street
Royal A. Church
W L. Peel
Marietta Street
Amanda McNabb
J. K. P. Carlton
MagHsah Avenue
Daniel F. Donahoe
Wiliam T. Healey
A. E. Liebman
Bush and
Eliot
John K. Ottley
Samuel Spencer
Peters Street
Peters and
Garnett Streets
Mary A. Williams
Neal Loan and Banking Company
West Third and
Cherry Streets
W. P. Archer
Virginia G Simmons
Queen Street
A. W. P. Archer
Emory College
Lillie H. Hobbs
Guarantee Redemption Company
Lakewood Avenue
Whitehall Street
Morris
Old Point Comfort
Kimball House
Homeseekers
Se Sree
Sherman House
Randolph and Clark Straits
Pular Price Restaurantis
Iman House Hotel Company
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter Underwear
Rilemon Bros
Atlanta. GA
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