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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1915

Page

8

Building Owners Honor Wilkinson at National Convention

The eighth annual convention of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers concluded with delegates honoring Charles F. Wilkinson, naming him treasurer. New officers were elected, including Charles E. Doty as president and L. L. Banks as vice president. St Louis won the 1916 convention bid, Atlanta received a gold gavell and a thank you note, and delegates praised southern hospitality while addressing outside criticisms of mob law in Georgia.

National Association of Building Owners and Managers Piedmont Charles F.wilkinson Candler Atlanta Association of of Building Owners and Managers Naional Association Charles E. Doty Cleveland Association of Balding Owners and Managers L. L. Banks Pittsburg National Organization Patterson H. G. Loomis Omaha A. Patterson Buildings and Chicago St. Louis New York San Francisco Erie Atlanta Atlanta Association B. M. Horine C. F. Wilkinson South E. M. Horine Southland Asa G. Candler National Organizano Atlante B.S. Jewell Mr. Jewell

Order Physical Exams for Georgia Students

The University of Georgia prudential committee orders every student to undergo a physical examination starting this date to record data on physical development and guide course of exercise and diet. Dr D J Dupree named official examiner. Dr G Hardman covers salary if state funds are insufficient. About five hundred students registered. attendance expected to match last year.

Athens Prudential Committee University of Georgia Today D. J. Dupree G. Hardman

Felder and White Plan Prohi Rally in Macon

In Macon Georgia on September 17 Thomas B Felder and Rev Jacob L White of Atlanta arranged use of the city auditorium for a prohibition rally next Tuesday night. They will defend themselves discuss the prohibition issue and respond to a Macon Telegraph editorial attacking certain Prohibition members of the legislature.

Macon Thomas B. Felder Jacob L. White Atlanta Macon Telegraph Felder

Man in Phenix City Attempts Suicide by Cutting Throat

George Davis, a noted resident of Phenix City, attempted suicide in Columbia Ga this morning in a despondent mood. His health problems were cited as the cause.

Columbia George Davis Sir— Sen Phenix City

Atlanta Reads Protect Addicts After Treatment Ordinance

Fulton County Medical Society and Atlanta pharmacists back an ordinance to control narcotics traffic after hospital discharge. A special identification card system will track patients, with doctors and health officials reporting to ensure compliance. The measure, introduced by Councilman Claude Ashley Priday, aims to curb post treatment drug access and protect patients.

Fulton County Medical Society Druggsts of Atlanta Claude Ashley Priday General Council Aghrey J. P. Kennedy City Health

Eubanks Amateur Pitcher Arrested in Douglas Case

Will T. Eubanks of 45 Stewart Avenue, famed in Atlanta as a top amateur pitcher, was jailed at the police barracks on a Douglas, Georgia warrant alleging seduction. Detectives C. C. Cochran and Bags Rowser detained him. Eubanks protests innocence as his elderly father remained at the station late into the night.

Will T. Eubanks Stewart Avenue Atlanta Douglas C. C. Cochran Bags Rowser Eubanks Ubanks

Farmers Needed in Coweta County to Spur Settlement

A Raymond gathering outlined steps to bring eight Chicago families to Coweta County under the Southern Settlement and Development organization. Leaders including Charles J. Haden and W. O. Berg described land opportunities, planned tracts of up to eighty acres, and a shift from tenancy to diversified farming and stock raising.

Raymond Coweta County Southern Settlement and Development Organization Charles J. Haden Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia W. O T. Berg Chicago Immigration Organization Baymond Tt. M. Pindel Tolanization Coweta B.D. Cole Cole Manufacturing Company Catchings ‘Therrel Sr ‘Therrel

Means and Posey Battle Fugitive at Fraser Street

Fulton county juvenile reformatory Superintendent Thomas A. E. Means and Officer B. B. Posey clashed with Mose Williams who fled the reform school and hid at his mother’s home at 90 Fraser Street. The struggle ended with Williams recaptured and Mrs. Jackson fined $10.75 for interfering with an officer.

Thomas A. E. Means Fulton County Juvenile Reformatory B. B. Posey Punnie Jackson Fraser Street Professor Means Mose Williams Fas

Hubert Greene dies at 25 at Hill Street home

Hubert Greene prominent Atlanta real estate dealer died early this morning at his residence 38 Hill Street He was a steward in Trinity Methodist Church Survived by wife and three sons Hubert 19 Lieya 7 and Clement 4 three brothers Forres W D and Al Greene and two sisters Mrs W D Branan and Mrs Forrest Adsie Sr Funeral arrangements to be announced later

Hubert Greene Atlanta Hill Street Trinity Methodist Church Hubert, Sr Lieya Clement Forres W. D al Greene W. D. Branan Forrest Adsie

Lard Laden Steamer Stopped By Sweden

London dispatch reports the Gothenburg steamer laden with about 199000 pounds of lard was halted by Swedish authorities as she prepared to sail for Stockholm. A Reuters despatch notes suspicion she aimed for a German port. A second ship, the Aero, left Malmo for Stockholm with oats and lard and is said to have been seized by German torpedo boats and taken to Stettin. In response, the Swedish government issued a decree restricting export cargoes prohibited from transit between ports by water, banishing water routes in favor of rail where possible.

London Dune Gothenbure Stockholm Reuter Malmo Aero Stettin

Government funds not required for crop movement

Federal Reserve agent in St Louis told the treasury today that government funds were not needed there to finance the crop movement this year. Agents in Kansas City and Minneapolis notified the treasury yesterday that government deposits were not needed in their districts.

Aiam McG Martin Federal Reserve St. Louis Treasury Department Kansas City Minneapolis Treasury

Douglas Chief Praised for Police Raid Success

Chief of Police Stevens earned praise from A W Cansom general claim agent of the stlamia Birmingham and atie railway for a successful raid on thieves. The state and car robberies have paused since the operation.

Cosmirs San

Reverend Tenny to Preach at First Congregational Church

Rev. Tenny and Rev. W. Tenney of Plymouth Congregational Church Brooklyn will preach Sunday night at 8 o'clock at the First Congregational Church. Rev. HH. Proctor is set to preach at 11 a.m. on "the Waals Grew on Lily."

Tenney Plymouth Congregational Brooklyn First Congregational Church Calered HH. Proctor

Unwise Question Echoes In Courtroom Exchange

A cross examining lawyer probes a witness with hostile tone while the witness remains calm. The exchange centers on arrest history and prior court appearances with a saloon bartender remark surfacing in the tense moment. The scene captures courtroom friction and a sharp back and forth.

Beem Am

Auto Mer Plans Harvest Festival Parade Support

An enthusiastic meeting outlined the Atlanta Automobile and Access association aiding the Harvest Festival with prominent parade floats. Plans include two main floats, one for auto interests and one for accessory firms, plus using cars to welcome visiting county queens and escort tours from nearby towns. Efforts to invite speed kings like De Palma and Burman were discussed, weathered by possible conflicts with a Pacific coast front colonial meet during carnival week.

Atlanta Automobile and Access Orlea Association Harvest Festival Association Tve Automovile Association Avlanta de Palma Burman Pacific Coast

Husband Barred From Disposing Of His Estate

Mrs. Bertie Lou Reeves filed for divorce against Alexander Reeves. Judge W D Bilis issued an order restraining the husband from handling his $41,000 property in the city until a hearing on Cruel treatment is heard. Divorce proceedings were filed by Reuben Kold Lamar H II and J A Drake after a separation last Monday night.

Bertie Lou Reeves Alexander Reeves W. D. Bilis Reeves Attor Reuben Kold Lamar Hii J. A Drake

Rome Bridge Suit Heard In Federal Court Friday

Federal court heard arguments in the Rome Railway and Electric Light Co v city of Rome over partial payment for three new bridges costing 245000. The street railway, using old bridges since 1884, was asked to pay 75000. Judge Newman took the case under advisement. decision expected soon. Attorneys included Doslan, Dean & Dean for the company and Branham Maddox and Wu for the city.

Rome Allwor Company Jota C. Doslan Solarille, By Dean & Dean Joel Branham Ed Maddox M. B. ‘Wu. Sinks

Harmony Class Sings at Soldiers' Home

The West Slide Christian Harmony class will sing at the Soldiers' home tomorrow at 2 o clock. All Christian harmony singers are invited to come and bring their friends.

West Slide Christian Harmony Singers

Barred From His Room Suing Over Damages

Morris, a former tenant of the Black apartments, filed a $5,000 damage suit through Mottig Mack against owner Mrs. W. W. Felder. He says on April 6 a belt was placed on his door and janitors were told not to admit him, delaying access to linen and laundry for days. The case will be heard at the next terms of superior court.

Allew Western Union Macon A.M Cook United States District Court Western Union Telegraph Company St. Louis Cook Jatl Ike Morris Black Apartments Mottig Mack W. W. Felder Black Niy

Monroe farmer held on arson charge in Forsyth Ga

Forsyth September 17 Albert Smith, a Monroe county farmer and former cropper for W D Thurmond, was bound over to the Monroe county grand jury on a charge of arson in the burning of Thurmonds barn three miles north of Forsyth. After a daylong trial Wednesday Judge J E Carson remanded Smith to await grand jury action and set bond at 200 dollars.

Der Mazon J. H. King Macon King Pubiie Forsyth W. D. Thurmond Alvert Smith Monroe County Mr. Thurmond Smith J. E. Carson

Columbus Court Race Vote Consolidated

Columbus California September 17. The primary vote for three officers of the new municipal court was consolidated by the Democratic executive committee. Results show Judge candidates Worseley 993 Lewis 1,238 Pinkston 5h. Clerk candidates Gamman 901 Germany Gal Speer 7h t Marshal candidates Beulin 603 Gibson 726 Martin 145 Comer 275 Huling 628.

Columbus Democratic Execative Committee Worseley Lewis Pinkston Gamman Germany Gal Speer Marshal—Beulin Gibson Martin Comer Huling

Gwinnett Court Adjourns After Two Week Session

Gwinnett County Superior Court adjourned after a two week session with Judge W E K Thomias presiding in place of disqualified Judge Brand. The second week had EH Brand in the chair. A Black defendant named Thompson was found guilty of the murder of Ed Milenburg in April, with no sentence imposed.

Gwinnett Court Lawrenceville Gwinnett County Superior Court W EK. Thomias Valdosta Brand Thomas All-Iance EH. Brand Thompson Ed Milenburg

Lees Divorced for Second Time in Four Years

Mr and Mrs J J Lee announce they will not fall in love again after a second divorce in four years. They had reconciled after their first divorce, but conflicts led to renewed suits. Judge John T Pendleton presided Friday, and the jury granted the divorce to both parties.

J. J. Lee Sudge John ‘T. Pendleton

Calf weight ruling fines butcher in city court

Thomas Adamson a butcher was tried in police court Bridey after noon for bringing into the city a calf under the 60 pound legal weight. He claimed he bought the calf at a meat market for dow fond. The recorder noted the calf would have provided only bones to dogs. He was fined $27 as the law requires calves used for food to weigh at least 60 pounds.

Thomas Damson Recorder Dow Fond Resigder Adamson

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Honor Wilkinson Ies Maier & Berkele, Inc. Gold and Silversmiths Whitehall St Skyscraper Men Howard G. Loomis Charles Doty Cleveland Bottom C. A. Patterson Charles Wilkinson Fitlsburg Building Owners and Managers’ Convention Felder and White Plan Prohi Rally Macon Ga Bridges Smith Marcy Smithame Sam Edmundson Cherry Street Recorder Cochran A.M. Arnold Edmundson Arnold Howard Edamundson Sam John Gillespie Cochan H. & Matthews Matthews Fulton Medical Society Ashley Means Posey Sweden U.S Elon Fe Rentanhes Rev. Tenny Auto Mer Soldiers’ Home Monroe Farmer Columbus Court Lees CAEF Pavone Fourth National Bank Sporting Goods MacGregor’s MacGregor Ray and Braid Mill Hardwick Atlanta, Georgia
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