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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1915

Page

12

City considers ordinance to bar ambulance chasers at Grady Hospital

Grady superintendent Dr W B Summerall pushes a new ordinance to stop ambulance chasing by lawyers and their runners at hospitals. The Grady board backs the move and forwards it to the city attorney for council review. Secretary Wade Harding resigns, prompting a proposal to expand board membership from three to four to include his replacement.

General Council W. B. Summerall Grady Hospital Grady James J. Mayson Atlanta Summerall James L.megson Wade P. Harding Ninth Ward Third Ward Warding Eate Harding

Committee at large on weevil appointed in Georgia

Thomasville September 28 Special a committee to further the resolutions from the boll weevil conference was appointed by State Entomologist B Lee Worsham. Members include J D Fou Columbus chairman W Cooper Thomasville J A Bush Camilla C J Sealey Edison B D Brantley Blackshear W M Sutchel Waynesboro Z T Clarke Moultrie J G Hudson Amherieus The committee works with county groups to educate farmers and encourage prevention measures. A boll weevil convention will be held in Cairo tomorrow with speakers including State Commissioner Price and Entomologist Worsham to discuss control strategies.

Thomasville B. Lee Worsham J. D. Fou Columbus W. Cooper J. A. Bush Camilla C. 3.Sealey, Edison; B.D. Brantley, Black=shear:’ W. M. Sutchel Waynesboro Clarke Moultrie G. Hudson P. H. Ward Grady County Cairo Jana Meang Price Worsham

Judgments Hit Americus National Bank Stockholders

In Americus Georgia on September 28 judges in local courts awarded judgments against stockholders of the defunct Americus National Bank. Awards ranged from 500 to 2000 dollars and targeted residents of Sumter Webster Muscogee and Terrell counties. Bank officers Mack Lowtley GD Wheatley Jr and Emmett Hawkins faced federal indictments in Macon for alleged irregularities and may be tried in November. Civil suits against the directors are expected, and the bank’s failure reportedly cost about 500000 dollars to stockholders and depositors.

Americas Washington Fternoon Americus National Bank Sumter Webster Muscogee Terrell Mack Low

Hall Murder Trial on Franklin Docket

Franklin superior court convenes with Judge D W Meadow presiding and Thomas J Brown prosecuting. The term concentrates on civil cases this week while the criminal docket opens Monday featuring the state against Carlton Hall for murder in a May shooting at Dean Busha home in Carnenville with bond set at two thousand dollars.

Carnenville Franklin Superior Court D. W. Meadow Thomas J. Brown Carlton Hal Dean Busha Busha Hall

Fugitive Frank Cawley Held by Dougherty After Ashburn Assault Charge

In Albany Judge Cox kept Frank Cawley in Dougherty county jail after Turner county officials sought his return for an attempted assault on an Ashburn young woman. A large Ashburn crowd gathered, fearing mob action, as Cawley faced a Turner county warrant and a preliminary hearing was set for next Saturday.

F. J. Cawley Ashburn Albany E. E. Cox Dougherty Superior Court Turtmer Frank 4 Cawley Cox Beregs Bainbridges Eer Perry Jaci Sherif Jarman Turner County in_atl Tarver Turner J Turner Aghburn E. J. Cawiey Cowley Ming Young May Dudge Gox Dices

Secretaries' Meeting Showcases Atlanta Prospects in Southern Event

Frederic Houser reports the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries convened in St Louis with several hundred delegates. Speakers included James R. Mann and Allen B Alpert. Atlanta's Chamber and delegation impressed, with Atlanta touted to host the next convention.

Fred Houser St. Louis National Association of Commercial, Organization Secretaries HW. Cristy Mead New York City Sunset Inn Club St.Lous Business Men's League Jefferson Dixie South Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Walter G. Cooper Atlanta Empire State Atlanta Convention Bureau Southern Commercial Secretaries

Alabama Solicitor Faces Impeachment

Montgomery Alabama September 28 Impeachment proceedings against D C Almon solicitor of the eighth judicial district will be filed by Attorney General W J Martin in the supreme court later this week. The announcement follows the Morgan county grand jury report charging Alman with corruption in office for accepting money to grant immunity from prosecution.

Montgomery Ala D. C. Almon Eighth Judicial Jeizeult W. J. Martin Supreme Court Martin Morgan County Grand Jury Alman

Slayer of Editor Thirty Miners Search

In Walsenbure September 28 thirty miners families and posses search for the killer of Robert Mitchell editor and politician. Mitchell was shot when surprised in his home robbery. The suspect reportedly fled toward a drift between Walser and Robinson mines but escaped into old passages.

Walsenbure Cole Walsen Pogseses Robert Mitchell Mitchell Posses Hanted Walser Robinson Old Entrica

Coffee County Protests Weevil Quarantine

Douglas Ga September 28 Farmers protest a weevil quarantine after E Lea Worsham rules cotton seed cannot be marketed outside quarantine districts Coffee County two counties from infected press is put under quarantine Chamber of Commerce Eunice county demonstrator and local G BE cooperate to relieve the situation

Douglas E.lea Worsham Coffee County Messare Chamber of Commerce G BE Eunice

Cotton Market Rises Amid Weather Warnings in Belt

Broad bulletin reports bullish government outlook and Gulf disturbances lifting cotton prices. New York and New Orleans markets show gains with October near 12 cents, May above 14, while spot trade in Atlanta and the Southeast strengthens. Weather remains warm and fair in the belt as traders await Saturday government reports.

Atlanta New York Glear Solumbus Sieur Cy Griffin Gaineeville Macon Moaiticalto Clear Newnan Ear Tallapecas New Orleans Chattanooga Clay Greenville Mar Ees Spartanburg Cloud Dee Hes Pierce Weatherford Heary Ruins Arkansas Calliprock Wilmington Memphis

Wall Street Trading Reaches Widened Heights on War-Contract Bets

Markets rose with speculative strength as war-contracts favored certain issues, notably Baldwin Locomotive and General Motors, while railroad stocks faced intermittent pressure. Bond activity remained strong with a $45 million New York issue sold and United States bonds steady. rumors of a deal tied to Colorado Fuel and Great Northern Ore circulated amid broad market shifts.

New York Chicaga Baldwin Locomotive General Motors Industrial Willys-Overland Studepoker Bethlehem Steel Colorado United States Steel United States

Bond Market Snapshot From New York on September 25

A fragmented report from New York outlines fluctuating prices in metals and currencies. Copper, electrolytic at 18.25 dollars. iron stable. London copper futures quoted around 71 pounds, spot at 153 pounds 55, and futures near 214. The fragmentary note mentions bargain levels and market activity in bonds and metals.

New York London

Courthouse Fight Delays Murray County History In 1912

The Chatsworth site for the Murray County courthouse sparked a lengthy legal battle. Judge Fite opposed the eastward facing plan, injunctions followed, and the supreme court reversed, leading to tax protests, jail sentences for officials, and further injunctions against county officers with hearings looming in October.

Chatsworth Ainte Fite Supreme Court Alexander Blair Oracon H. J. Carr & Co Atlanta Cohutta Mountains Judge Fite B. H. Beck Fiton Eupreme Court Tex Cartersville Ey Just

Cotton Movement Fort Musement and Major U.S. Ports

The report lists midling and various grade receipts, sales and stocks across ports including New Orleans, Galveston, Mobile, Norfolk, Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and minor ports. Totals show today’s receipts 77,408 and exports for the week around 1.0 million, with season totals near 495,10 and interior movements across Houston, Memphis, Augusta, Cincinnati, Little Rock, and Ballay.

New Orleans Mobile Es Ee Savanah Ars Sahedy Pe Charleston Wilmington Norfolk Fae Houston Augusta Memphis Fort Musement Orleans Galveston MoWle Baltimore Boston Philadelphia New York Exyorta Expo Stiles Midd Ling Aalea Auguste—Middline Vereuta Gala Winck T Leute Sulea Cincinnati Little Rock Ballay Atock

Live Stock Prices and Receipts Across Markets

Chicago and St. Louis market notes show cattle hog and sheep receipts for September 23 and 28. Prices vary by grade with native steers cows and calves listed, while hogs show steady to firm quotes and packers demand. Banus City reports similar ranges for hogs and cattle with mixed lots and dressed beef values.

Chicago Atte Sharp—Ruoripta Slim Wathhers RFN St. Louis Texas Banus City Selina Wwelfurs Mtomkers Wrendy Tambly

Colton Goats Markets Trang Active In New York Trade

Dry Goods report from New York dated September 28 notes Trang and active goat markets. Yarns firm with price advances. Men's wear in good demand for spat delivery. Sila active. Underwear for immediate use advanced.

New York Colton Goats

Connie Mack's Son Weds in Raleigh Tonight

Garle McGillicuddy, manager of the Raleigh team in the North Carolina league and son of Connie Mack of Philadelphia, married Mise Mary Cain of Morganton in Raleigh tonight.

Mgtesrion Garle McGillicuddy Raleigh Connie Mack Philadelphia Mise’ Mary Cain Morganton

Danish Vessel Venet Sunk by German Mine in Sound

The Danish steamer Venet of eighty two tons was struck by a German mine in the sound and sank. Two crew members were wounded and the remainder were landed at Copenhagen on September 29.

Copenhagen Ivin Iondon Achuoner Venet

Professional views on cotton situation

New York reports heavy southern buying driving prices to new highs. Market notes indicate the crop outlook is strong in the south, with expectations of higher prices, while long-term interest in cotton remains widespread. Market chatter predicts possible selling pressure if conditions shift. traders watch government reports and tropical storm warnings for clues.

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