Smith Given 99 Years for Murder of Woman
Ashburn Ga September 17 special Charles Smith was found guilty of murdering Miss Nancy White in July 1912 and received a 99 year sentence from Judge E Cox The trial lasted over two days and counsel plans a new trial motion to be heard within sixty days This marked the last case on the Turner superior court criminal docket The docket has been in session since Monday morning
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Ashburn
Charles Smith
Nancy White
E . Cox
Smith
Cox
Turner Superior Court
Happenings at Southern Short Hand and Business College
Sixty two new pupils enrolled for the fall term at the Southern Short hand and Business University of Atlanta. Firms seek graduates for stenography, bookkeeping, and office work. Applications come from South Carolina North Carolina Mississippi Florida Alabama Iowa Virginia and Georgia. The college touts its training as leading to reputable positions and cites endorsements from graduates and local business leaders.
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Southern Short Hand
Business University of
Thea City
Cuthbert
Atlanta
South Carolina
North Carolina
Mississippi
Florida
Alabama
Lowa
Virginia
Georgia
John W Bryan
The
Southern
Demorest
T Ga
Piedmont College News
United States
Washington DC
William I Wenning
Southern Business College
Post Office
Washington A
Louis A Sear
South
North
Tanks
Southern A & Biscue
J OW Arnold
West Mitchell Street
Handsome Apartment House Planned at 61 Forrest Avenue
The Mutual Realty company to erect a three story fireproof apartment building at 61 Forrest Avenue in Atlanta costing about 60000. The project includes twenty four housekeeping units with front porches, hand elevators, modern amenities, and varied apartment sizes. Rents not yet decided.
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Forrest Avenue
Atlanta
Mutual Realty Company
Bric
Pickwick Apartments
F J Hurdley
KT Walker
Mise
C E Glenn
Walker & Chase
British cabinet split over conscription sparks crisis in Britain
London reports a cabinet crisis over conscription with Lloyd George and Churchill said to have converted rivals including Curzon Lansdowne and Carson. Asquith and Hitchener silence prompt fears of resignation unless compulsory service is declared. Churchill warns of public challenge while praising Allied efforts and urging unity for victory.
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London
England
David Lloyd
George
Winston Spencer Churchill
Curzon
Lansdowne
Andrew Bonard
Hume Long
Austen Chamberlain
Earl of Belhorne
Edward Carson
Asquith
Admiralty
Balfour
Donald Grey
Lord Lichener
Lord Hitchener
Winston Churchill
Duchy of Lancaster
Enfield
Churchill
Willay Ghurchin
France
Flanders
Germany
Dardanelles
Great Britain
Europe
Forsyth to Present Big Variety Week in Atlanta
Manager George A Hickman announces a large week at Forsyth with a major DMI musical comedy and a pantomime A Gypsy frame featuring a carnival of dance led by fourteen performers A standout act includes Lew Brice with a troupe of gowns and a beautiful dancer Also featured are Knapp and Cornella Z Co Charles Mock Z Co in an Irish sketch and several other high profile acts creating a packed program this week.
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Sal Wie Evensay
George A .Hickman
Forsyth
Atlanta
Heedline Place
Lew Brice
Knapp
Cornella Vaude
Villes
Charles Mock Z
Mane
Printing Paper Money to Meet the Demand
Washington September 17 Improved business conditions are shown by rising demand for paper money to meet United States notes and silver and gold certificates. Secretary McAdoo authorized the director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to raise daily output by 25 000 sheets. The increase does not raise total money in circulation but preserves treasury reserves for immediate reissue of redeemed notes.
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Washington
Treasury Department
United States
McAdoo
Bureat
Ralph
Bureau
Treasury
French Gov Prohibits Hunting Rabbits and Birds
In Paris on September 17 the government bans hunting wild animals and birds to protect crops. Rabbits hares pheasants and other game have multiplied, ravaging orchards and forests. Authorities begin controlled killings on designated days, aiming to relocate captured animals when possible.
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Paris
Season ticket sale to Lyceum course closes today
The Alkahest Lyceum association ends season ticket sales today after a prolonged extension. Interest from Atlantans and state residents was high as tickets sold at Cable Piano, with a forecast of a successful season featuring top American musical talent and notable men.
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Lyceum
Alkahest Lyceum Association
Cable Piano Company
America
Prominent Forsyth figure J. S. Jossey dies
Forsyth Georgia September 17. J S Jossey longtime Monroe County leader died at home after an apoplectic stroke Friday morning funeral set for Sunday at 11 in the Methodist church with Masonic honors He was foreman of the Monroe County grand jury.
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J. S. Jossey
Forsyth
Forsyth Ga
F . Jossey
Monroe County
Aethodist
Tossey
Rajou
His Performance From Judge and the Unemployed Army
The piece reflects on a judge evaluating a Tiger figure and a never named Seldom Fedd pondering career choice. It notes a janitor role in a castle where the Soiled Spooner, a notable volunteer, is mentioned. It hints at polite conduct toward enemies in difficult times.
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Tiger
Naderly
Fedd
Betn
Spooner
Many Turkish ships sunk by the Russians
Russian torpedo boats near Sinope on the Black Sea reportedly sank an entire fleet of Turkish vessels loaded with war munitions and took the crews prisoner. In Vienna a Austrian submarine reportedly sank a large British transport in the Southern Adriatic. Additional reports described a British transport sunk by a mine at the Dardanelles and another by a torpedo in Turkish waters.
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Sebastopol
Russia
London
Sinope
Asia Minor
Black Sea
Vienna
Tuckerton NJ
von Trapp
Adriatic
Bremen
Berlin
Southland
Red Cross
Vaderland
Sofia
Dardanelles
Eighteen fuses found on liner Sant Anna in Azores port
Washington reports State Department dispatch from American Consul Schultz describing the arrival of the Padre liner Sant Anna from New York to Italy at the Azores. Eighteen fuses were found aboard and there were multiple explosions before reaching the Azores. The shipment carried passengers including women and children who were transferred to the Ancona as the ship prepared to sail with about 1196 passengers.
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Washington
State Department
Azores
Sant Anna
New York
Italy
Schultz
Azore
Sant Anna Fabreine
Ancona
Schwein Germany
Father investigates killing of W E McGee in Columbus
Wig McGee of Raymond Georgia, father of Marshall McGee killed by Officer N Harry Gibson, with a private detective and Coweta County Sheriff, travels to Columbus to aid a thorough inquiry. Solicitor George C. Palmer questions the official tale while asserting the boy acted under prior circumstances. Officials and McGee’s father seek the truth about prior events before the store entry, with expected developments but no arrests yet.
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Columbus
Wig McGee
Raymond
Marshall McGee
Harry Gibson
Coweta County
McGee
George C Palmer
Seaying
Bos
Ramspeck Heads Decatur Athletic Club
Ramspeck the United States deputy marshal was elected president of the Decatur Athletic Club at its annual meeting last night in DeKalb. An unusually large attendance was present. The board also elected George R. Jones vice president Atticus O Haysudg secretary treasurer. New directors were Ros K Hendee Joe J Taylor and Theo BR Ramspeck. Directors continuing were G S Callier William S Ansley and H H E Tratti.
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W Ramspeck
United States
Decatur Athetic Club
Decatur
George RH Jones
Atticus O Haysugd
Ros K Hendeejoe J Taylor
Theo BR Ramspeak
G S Canaller
William
Ansley
H H E Tratti
Mrs Mabley Praises Sylax In Atlanta Ad
An Atlanta advertise ment extols Sylax as a life changing tonic, citing Mrs Nelle Afvey of Charleston who credits the remedy with curing severe stomach issues nervousness and fatigue after three bottles. The testimonial touts Sylax sold by A G Payne at Coursey and Munns drug store corner Marietta and Broad streets.
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Sylax
G@ Payne
Courier & sEuno
Marietta
Vrs Nelle Afbey
River Front
Charleston
Medina
Payne
Atlanta
Mamey
Oritex
Coursey & Munns Drug Store
Marietta and
Froid
Daly
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Horlok
Evurofe Ordona
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Pew Apartment House
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Bramwell
Loganville
Lawrenceville
WH Braswell
Sam P. Jones
Sam P Jones
Lopiavine Courier Journal
Sant’ Anna
W. E. M’gee
R. C. Ramspeck
Decatur Athletic Club
Beacon Shoe Store
Peachtree Street
PS Ie
Cousea
Paramountmount
Fxactures
Lou Tellegen
Jesse L. Lasky
Paramount Theatres
WTO
Sarah Bernhardt
Lasky Studios
Paramount Theatre
Paramount
Picture Progress
Cee
Rire Co Co
Enoch Arden
Longfellows
Turestrand
Sidney Drew
Playing Dead
Lydia Borrelli
Mario Bannard
Gloria
ALPHA
Imperial
Cleo Madison
Hobart Henley
Victoria Today
Edwin August
Universal Features
Hayyae
Cyril Maude
Paramount Production
Alamo NO. 2
GEM Theater Marictt
Droken
Grace Cunard
Francia Ford
Komle
Desoto
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Faker
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Selig
Lubin
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