Commercial Investment Company seeks charter for right of way plan
The Commercial Investment Company, capitalized at 20000 with potential growth to 500000, files a charter petition with the Cobb Superior Court through King & Spalding for land purchases along the proposed Georgia Mineral Railroad right of way. Involves Louisville and Nashville interests and surveys in Cobb and Fulton counties toward a route near Marietta and Atlanta, crossing the Western and Atlantic line. Incorporators are Hughes Spalding HL Morris and Daniel MacDougald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King & Spalding
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Superior Court
Commercial Investment Company
Orth Georgia Mineral Railroad
Louisville and Nashville
Cartersville
Marietta
Atlanta
Hughes Spalding
HL Morris
Daniel MacDougald
Cobb County
Cobb
Fulton County
Atlantic
Knoxville
Nashville
Cobb, Cherokee
Fartow J
Court orders arrest of Arthur Thurman on contempt charge
Judge George L Dell orders the arrest of Arthur Thurman a young lawyer amid a divorce alimony dispute with Mary J Thurman and alleged prior legal troubles. Deputies seek Thurman to serve papers as a restraining order blocks creditors from levying on his property at the petition of Edward D Clarkson who claims a claim of 180 or more.
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Arthur Thurman
George L. Dell
Thurman
Mary J Thurman
William J Burns
Mangum
Edward D Clarkson
Greater Atlanta Tent Maccabees Wins Banner
Greater Atlanta Tent to 10 of the Maccabees of the Works on Wednesday night presented by State Commander Kon Jack Bartram. The banner recognizing the largest membership in the state during the first half of the year was awarded. A social inter chment is planned at 3 oclock with the Maccabees and guests the lads and friends. The event will be at the Red Men wigwam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Atlanta
Kon Jack Bartram
Danner
Wiccabes
Red Mens Wigwaim
Stockade watchman shot by negroes at Augusta
Jon Cole, the white night watchman at Richmond Mounts stockade, was shot in the right leg by two black inmates, Tom Harris and Louis Wiggins, as he opened the door to awaken cooks. The pair fled and evaded capture. revolvers likely supplied by a friend outside. One inmate had a prior four year sentence for furniture theft.
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Augusta
Jon Cole
Richmond Mounts Stockade
Tom Harris
Louis Wiggins
Cole
Harris
Viairia
Eubanks
Receiver Sought by Savannah Wholesale Firm in Bankruptcy Case
Savannah Ga September 25 a petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States district court here today by H S McLronard & Bro wholesale dry goods dealers. Liabilities were listed at 48930460 and assets enumerated at 40886359 Appointment of a receiver was asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
United States District Court
Man risks life to save bride’s trousseau in Hartwell blaze
In Hartwell Georgia on September 25 Special-Colonel Parke Skelton, a leading local figure, braved flames at Mrs M L Satterfield residence to rescue the bride to be Miss Montine Alford’s trousseau. Alford had just returned from New York when the fire broke out and urged Skelton to act.
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Trousseau
Hartwell Ga
Parke Skelton
Hartwell Bar
M. L Satterfield
Skelton
Montine
Arrested for Killing Done Nine Years Ago
Hartwell September 25 special Jordan a negro man is jailed in Hart county charged with the murder of John Teasley at a baseball game nine years ago. He fled the country and returned this year after being located at Clifton Forge Virginia by Sheriff Johnson. He was brought back to Hartwell for an adjourned term of Hart superior court. Judge Meadow presiding, Judge Hodges assisting. Jordan has engaged McCurry and McCurry to defend. Self defense is expected as the plea. His wife had watched but evaded officials until this year revealing their residence.
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Hartwell
Jordan
Hart County
John Teasley Ihe
Clifton Forge
Johnson
Hart Ronnion Field
Hart “Superior
Meadow
Wii
Hodges
Jian B
McCurry
A. McCurry
Jordan Jordan
Charleston Bidding For Port Business
Augusta, September 25. Special Advices report Charleston plans a strong bid to handle import export trade through the Panama Canal for the south. Augusta would be a concentration and distribution point for Georgia and northern South Carolina. Experts are developing the plan and expect results as canal routes shorten West Coast trips, enabling more business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Charleston
Georgia
South Carolina
South America
Cordele City Politics Stir With Candidacy
Cordele Ga September 25 prominent attorney HC McKenzie announces bid in the upcoming primary elections. His supporters expect strong backing and speculate Mayor Frid Harder may seek re election.
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Cordele
Specif
HC McKenzie
Cordeles
Maxas
McKenzle
Frid Harder
Rtee
5000 Pounds of Oleo Seized at Augusta
Federal officers seized 5000 pounds of oleomargarine in Augusta on September 25. The colored product from Capital City Dairy Co of Columbus Ohio was offered for sale. uncolored goody also seized. About twenty five dealers locally and others in Georgia South Carolina Florida and Alabama affected as cases cited. Dealers reportedly unaware of the law violation sold uncolored product.
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Augusta
Suu
Capital City Dairy Company
Columbus
Ohio
Georgia
Carolina
Florida
Alabama
I- 18
Edinburgh University Honors Lord Kitchener
London September 29. To avoid a political contest for the lord rectorship of Edinburgh university during the war, Sir Edward Carson and Sir John Allsebrook-Simon had been chosen candidates. Lord Kitchener was invited to become the rector and accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edinburgh University
Edward Carsot
John Allsebrook-simon
Lord Kitchener
Bound Over for Larceny in College Park Case
Thomas Glyton Cosusse was bound over to state courts for larceny from a horse after Officers Andrews and Coker arrested him upon Mrs M L Simmons complaint. Bond set at 309 dollars. Ammonas, a miner of Gemala Wil lary Academy, testified the horse had been taken from her carriage. Ponce de Leonilton confessed to the theft.
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Thomas Gyton Cosusse
Andrews and Coker
M.L. Simmons
College
Ammonas
Gemala Willary Academy
Ponce de Leonilton
Lobby Probe Committee to Resume Hearings in Washington
Washington hears that Senator Overman leads a special lobby investigation, with plans to complete the inquiry on antitrust river and harbor legislation and Panama toll evasion. Talks include extending to individuals and groups alleged to have influenced federal trade and Clayton acts and tariffs. Senator Read backs deeper probe into certain individuals tied to trust legislation.
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Washington
Senator Overman
Special Lobby
Overman
Congress
Read
Missouri
Ten Million Cabbages On One Tift Co Farm
Tifton on September 25. Paul D Tulwood has sown twelve acres of cabbage seed on his truck farm southeast of the city. He expects the twelve acres to yield about ten million plants. The plants on three acres are already up and will be ready to ship in a few weeks. The plant industry, though a comparatively new one, has so far proven the most profitable branch of truck growing. The cabbage plant season embraces both fall and winter. the potato plant season comes on late in the spring, finding growers from nearly all points in the southern states and bringing substantial money to the region.
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Tifton
Paul D Tulwood
Thia
Wilson Thanks Indians For Remaining Neutral
President Wilson expresses appreciation to the Rocky Boy Indians of Montana for offering to stay neutral during the European War. Secretary Lane arranged the letter, noting the Indians’ neutrality promise and Wilson’s touching reply conveying gratitude.
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Washington
Wilson
Montana
Lane
Admiral Winslow Dead in Florence Dispatch
Rear Admiral Herbert Winslow USN, retired, is reported dead in Florence Italy per consular dispatch received today from Toronto Ontario dated September 25. The notice confirms the death of the veteran naval officer and notes the transmission origin.
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Winslow
Toronto
Herbert Winslow Usn
Florence
Italy
Two Killed in Wreck at Louisville and Nashville Line
In Rulphur Kentucky on September 25 engineer George Everett and fireman William Allen of Louisville were killed when a freight train derailed near town. Brakeman George Allen sustained serious injuries in the crash as the engine and cars plunged through a ridge.
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Rulphur
Eorge Everett
William Allen
Bolt
Louisville
George Allen
Here
Louisville Gid
Nashville
President Squelches 20 Term Endorsement
Washington September 45 In a letter to New Jersey Democrats Secretary Tumulty declines to endorse President Wilson for a second term He says the decision should come from his own personal friends and notes New Jersey is the president’s home state The president deeply appreciates the suggestion but would avoid appearing to take advantage of the extraordinary situation.
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Washington
Wilson
Dumulty
New Jersey
Tumulty
Hdward
Groyscup
New Jerey
President Wilson’s New Jersey renomination stance described
The article conveys that Wilson resists actions that would show political expedience, stressing his conscience and spirit. It notes his fear of embarrassment, his hope readers will understand the sincerity of his message, and that friends interpret his position as contingent on future events rather than a firm decision to accept renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Wilsons
Fire destroys nine lake view boathouses in Augusta
Fire early Wednesday morning at Lake View Amusement Park west of Augusta, Georgia, destroyed nine boathouses and contents. Each house held two to four boats. most losses are insured.
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Augusta
Lake View
German prisoner recaptured after twenty days living on snails
A German prisoner who escaped at the start of the month was recaptured today by a sergeant. He says he lived in the open air for twenty days subsisting on ralmns and raw snails, after fleeing from captivity near Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montpelier
Borteaux
Wilson Signs Bill Abolishing Slums
A historical report notes President Wilson signed a bill to eliminate the worst slums in Washington. The act clears alleys of dwelling places, aligning with Mrs. Woolow Wilsons wishes. Congress signaled general approval, though the measure varied in certain details.
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Wilson
Washumeten
Woolow
Mothers Friend touted as relief for expectant mothers
An old advertisement extols Mothers Friend as a aid to abdominal muscles during pregnancy. It claims easier labor, reduced nerve strain, and better health for the mother, offering a book by mail and directing readers to Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta Georgia.
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Ant
Mall
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Blas
Atlanta, Ga
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LOBBY
Tift CO
Athens
Tod
International
Fallow Fox
John D .Moss
J J Wilkins
Georgia National Bank
Jack B. Jackson
Moss
Cotten Mui
Rere
Indians
E. G. Griffin
Gate City
Whitehall
Brown & Allen's
Inter
Esting
Thomas A. Edison
Orange, NJ
William Jennings Bryan
Funk & Weagnalls Company
New York
George Hamlin Fitch
San Francisco Chronicle
Belgium
Brand Whitlock
the Literary Digest
Funk & Wagnalls Company
Southland
Hive
Piedmont Avenue
Plasters Bridge Road
Peachtree Road
Carnel
Seth
Four Corners
Steve R. Johnston
Learghive
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