City seeks dismissal in crematory receiver case
In Atlanta a $260000 crematory suit moves toward dismissal as City Attorneys Mayson and Ellis urge the case be dropped before Judge Newman. The judge visited the plant, will reconvene Friday morning, with oral arguments to focus on the motion to dismiss forthcoming from the city.
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Atlanta
Mayson and Ellis
Newman
Federal District Court
Dlemigg
Destructor Company
Grant &Receiver
Mayson
Americus League Moves to Close Near Beer Saloons
In Americus Georgia a prohibition campaign to shut down beer saloons seems likely as a local law and order league forms with ministers and citizens. A council meeting drew 300 attendees including women and business people protesting saloon music and free lunches, while opponents were barred from speaking. The move triggers plans for immediate injunction actions against saloons.
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Americus
Falls from Water Wagon Bring $15000 Claim
Miles Malone, a city water wagon driver in Atlanta, sues lawyer G C Gores for injuries with a claim of $15000 after being knocked off the wagon on August 23. The suit was filed in superior court Thursday.
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Chix
Miles Malone
Atlanta
Malone
G. C. Gores
Gores
Superior Court
Fulton Tax Rate Fixed at 85 Cents
County commissioners fixed the Fulton tax rate at eighty five cents on the hundred after three hours of discussion. Officials say readjustment of the tax rate will eliminate the deficit by next year. The 1914 property value in the county is listed at $152,396,200.
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Fulton
Mrs Champion Buys a Bale in Hatanton Ga
The first bale of cotton movement in Hatanton was sold at 16 cents a pound to Emma L Champion a respected Hatanton citizen and mother of Mr Leon Champion of Atlanta Her act is expected to prompt further purchases by local patriots and loyal residents.
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Champion
Ratanton
Speciai
Luis
Hatanton
Emma _L Champion
Leon Champion
Atlanta
Display of La Vallieres in South Window attracts buyers
Prominent La Vallieres showcased with gold necklaces in a south window. Prices range from 5 dollars for solid gold pieces to diamond set items starting at higher levels. Three stone drops begin at 17.50 dollars. Catalog and booklet available on request.
Three Georgia railroads seek to discontinue trains
Three Georgia railroads filed petitions with the state railroad commission seeking authority to discontinue passenger trains, citing reduced traffic due to conditions from the European war. Central of Georgia, Georgia and Florida, and Ocilla Southern propose cuts across multiple routes with various local and mixed train substitutions. Hearings set for September 22 and 23 before the commission.
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Georgia
State Railroad Commission
Central of Georgia
Georgia and
Florida
Ocitla Southern
Central
Atlanta
Macon
Americas
Moultrie
Nashville
Millen
Vidalia
Georgia and Florida Railway
Alsa
Hazelhurst
Augusta
Valdosta
Madfeon
Fla
Southern
Rochelle
Fitzgerald
Wife Faints in Court as Husband Faces Larceny Charge
W B Wells was bound over on a charge of taking medicines from John B Daniel's wholesale drug store at 4 Wall Street. Clerk J Dickey testified several medicine thefts occurred over months and Wells was seen trying to hide four bottles worth $4. Mrs Wells fainted at the bar as sentence was about to be pronounced.
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John B Daniel
Wall Street
J. Dickey
Dickey
Wells
C. W. Smith
W. B. Wells
Pound Takes Over Hotel Savannah In Million Dollar Purchase
J K Pound has acquired full control of the Hotel Savannah in Savannah Georgia by buying all stock of the Newcomb Hotel company from J A and J Newcomb for one million dollars. This adds the fifth Pound syndicate hotel joining Ansley in Atlanta Henry Watterson in Louisville Patten in Chattanooga and Seminole in Jacksonville. Pound previously owned major Southern hotels and was a former newspaper publisher.
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Savannah
J. K. Pound
Newcomb Hotel Company
J. A
J. Newcomb
Pound
Ansley
Atlanta
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Patten
Chattanooga
Tenn
Seminole
Jacksonville
Fla
J. B. Found
South
United States
Memphis News
Chattanooga Daily News
Knoxville Evening Sentinel
Knoxville Daily Tribune
Hoe
Watterson and
Marshals Seek Albert D. Futch Over Abduction Case
United States Marshal Brown of Tampa issued a custody warrant for Albert D. Futch who fled Plant City with Clara Hughes a sixteen year old. The pair traveled to Atlanta to marry despite parental objection prompting a Mann Act inquiry. Clara Hughes mother Mrs James H Hughes sails to Atlanta to aid proceedings.
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Beavers
United States
Brown
Tampa
Fla
Albert D. Futch
Plant City
Clara Hughes
Futch
Clara
Atlanta
James H. Hughes
Clemency Denied in Dalton Murder Case
Governor Slaton refused to grant clemency to William Lemphrey of Dalton who awaits execution for the November killing of Joseph Pritch Fett. Convicted on circumstantial evidence after two reprieves, Lemphrey appeals but remains without strong support or relatives. The sentence stood and a hanging was scheduled in Whitfield County.
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John M. Slaton
W. le Humphries
Dalton
Whitfield County Superior Court
Pritchett
Humphries
Prison Commission
Supreme Court
Thomas R. Glenn
Slaton
William Lemphrey
Joseph & Pritch- Fett
Umphrey
Perry Tax Rates Rise in 1914 Tax Digest
Ferry Ga September 10 Special The county commissioners set the county tax rate at twelve mills and the school tax at two mills an increase of one mill over 1913. The state rate is four and one half mills totaling eighteen and a half mills for state county and school taxes. Digest shows taxable property at 4 598 906 up 790 929 from 1913. Taxes for county purposes to be collected total 55 187 69 up 9 491 18. Rise largely due to tax equalizers.
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Ferry
Clayton Farmers and Bankers Meet to Form Cotton Association
In Jonesboro Georgia on September 10 a Clayton County Cotton Association was formed at the courthouse to unite bankers and farmers for solving cotton market issues. Leaders and speakers included Harvie Jordan A O Blalock G M Hale D B Melson and several bank presidents and officials. Judge Mundy presided with L J Brown as secretary.
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Harvie Jordan
Atlanta
A. O. Blalock
Fayetteville
G. M. Hale
Riverdale
D. B. Melson
Jonesboro
Bankers 4
C. Blalock
L. Gilbert
J. W. Hates
O. J. Coogler
B. H Coleman
J. W. Mundy
W. E Wright
BF. P. Camp
Board of
County Commissioners
Clayton County
GM. Huie
Bank of Riverdale
E. M. King
Bank of
J. Walter Bates
Bank of Rex
A.C. Blalock
Bank of Jonesboro
G. P. Babb
Lovejoy Banking Company
Jno. Bi. Mundy
L.J. Brown
Witnesses Held Guilty In Atlanta Auto Theft Case
Macon men J D Gober and G A Walker were held in jail on suspicion of running a car theft ring involving Atlanta autos but were freed in Recorder's Court. Principal witness Arthur Pope was found guilty on a fire charge and bound over on 3500 bond. The Brannon car from 68 South Pryor street vanished August 31. Pope claimed presence at theft and later described the vehicle in detail. He sought immunity by alleging promised court relief, which Chief Sanford denied. No further incriminating evidence against Gober or Walker. City Councilman Charles W Smith presided in Recorder Broyles absence.
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J.D. Gober
G. A. Walker
Macon
Sanford
Atlanta
Recorder’s Court
Arthur Pope
J. C. Brannon
Pryor Street
Brannon
Pope
Iacon
Recorder's Bench
Gober
Alicar
Charles W. Smith
Ninth Ward
Broyles
OFFICERS ELECTED BY HOUSTON MASONS
Perry Ga September 10 Special On last Tuesday the fourth anniversary of the birth of the Wellston Judge of Free and Accepted Masons was celebrated at Wellston A barbecue and picnic dinner was served At the afternoon session two members were made fellowcraft Masons in due and ancient form at the conclusion of which meeting the county association was organized four lodges of the county being represented Wellston Byron Perry and Fort Valley The following officers were elected for the county association for the coming year Master T W Murray Wellston lodge senior warden C T Eberhardt Fort Valley lodge junior warden Pred Bonner Perry lodge secretary and treasurer T W Leverett Wellston lodge
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Perry
Wellston
County Association
Byron
Fort Valley
Convict James Jolly Granted Clemency by Governor
James Jolly known as the dean of Georgia’s convicts, with a 34 year sentence for murder, had his life term commuted to time served by Governor John M Slaton. The clemency order noted he had no supporters, and the case hinged on his alleged indecent proposal and the missing woman found nearby. Prosecutor Ben Hill and Judge Hillyer supported the petition for clemency last July.
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James Jolly
Georgia
John M. Slaton
Linton
Jolly
Alabama
Ben Hill
Hillyer
Tolly
Evangelist Klein Declares Church Members Destined for Hell
Evangelist Klein at St Pauls Methodist Church condemns self righteous members as on the road to hell. Revival begins last Sunday and runs through next week with a men only rally planned for Sunday at 3 PM. Three services scheduled including Friday morning at 10 30.
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Evangelist Kein
St Paul's Methodist Church
Church Meeting and Services Announced for Saturday
A church announces a children’s meeting at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and an evening service at 7 45. Saturday includes a morning aid and an evening service. Mr Klein preaches straight at the church urging members to seek personal righteousness first.
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Klein $E
Buy-a-Bale Movement Expands From Macon to Texas
Macon Georgia September 10 Special Macon begins buy-a-bale movement with several purchases and more expected. The Cotton Men's association and Dallas commercial body asked the Macon Chamber of Commerce for details to extend the plan into Texas. Secretary Hyman of the local chamber wired full information.
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Macon
Cotton Men’s Association
Dallas
Texas
Bay
Macon Chamber of Commerce
Hyman
Mayor Bridges Smith Bets On War Length In Macon
Macon Georgia September 10 Special Mayor Bridges Smith of Macon places a bet on the duration of the war with Louis Sayre clerk to the mayor of Augusta. Smith writes to Sayre with a battle image claiming the war will end in thirty days. Sayre replies with a witty brand label remark.
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Macon
Bridges ‘Smith
Louis Sayre
Augusta
Smith
Sayre
Kodak Story Promises Simple Picture Taking
An advertising note from Moore & Sons at 42 N Broad promotes Kodak and Brownie cameras as easy tools for capturing worthy trips. The blurb touts picture talking and the allure of a photo story, inviting readers to see how simple it is to start using a Kodak camera.
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Kodak
Inc
Moore & Sons
N. Broad
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