Police Killings Spark Drunkenness Charge Against Officer
Policeman J. W. Camp, in custody for murder of fellow officer S. Belding, faces a drunkenness charge handled by the police commission. A full chain of evidence will be presented to the grand jury after state courts decide the murder case. Prosecution by E. S. Belding’s son D. B. McGowan, with Beavers and detectives Hollingsworth Hewell and Campbell assigned to the investigation.
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J. W. Camp
Belding
Camp
Police Commission
Chiefs Beavers
E. S. Belding
Atlanta
Augusta
D. B. McGowan
Beavers
Igusta
Atlanta smoke crackdown tightens enforcement under ordinance
The city smoke commission ordered Inspector McMichael to enforce the smoke ordinance with railroads and steam plants by October 15, issuing final notices within fifteen days if there is no compliance. Three commissioners present, others absent, with void action on a prior amendment noted by City Attorney Mayson.
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City Smoke Commission
Inspector McMichael
Recorder’s Court
McMichael
Atlanta
Harnett
Corley
Schoen
Smoke Commission
Mayson
Elias
Renfroe
Essig
van Harlingen
Mayo
Winn
Infanta Maria Teresa Dies in Madrid at 24
Infanta Maria Teresa, sister of King Alfonso and wife of Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria, died today in Madrid after giving birth on September 15. She had not regained strength, and her death comes amid a period of illness and state affairs.
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Madrid
Infanta Maria Teresa
Alfonso
Ferdinand
Bavaria
Diggers Pick Puts 300 Telephones On Out Of Order List
A strike shut down city telephones in Augusta, causing widespread inconvenience as 300 lines in the Peach tree street area were damaged by a workman. Automobiles and other conveyances carried many residents until the telephones could be repaired. Company officials anticipated the walkout and arranged for replacements. Officials said service would improve later this afternoon as strikebreakers arrived.
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Digger
Peachtree Street
Baker Street
Wessie Bostwick
Davis Street
Swaringen
Atlanta
Empire Company
Vessie Bostwick
Inquest Clears Self Defense After Tower Wounding
Witnesses describe a shooting as self defense with a bullet entering under the right blade and exiting near the breast. Dr Green notes powder burns and a close-range shot, while the coroner will submit findings to the grand jury.
Baltimore Woman Found Dead in Luxurious Home
In Baltimore Maryland on September 23 Mrs. La vo, 85, daughter of the late R. Q., was found dead at her high end apartment with a gash in the head and blood splashed about the sitting room. Coroner will determine if death was accidental or homicide following statements by neighbors and ongoing investigation.
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Baltimore
Reese
Will 14th St Be Paved Like H L
A reader letter to The Georgian questions if Fourteenth street will finally be paved with sympathy after a city official voiced sympathy. The writer echoes a previous editorial and signs as Job Jr with frustration over practical action.
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Job
Fourteenth Street
Job, JR
Ed Weighs Only Fighting Spirit This Fall
A compact note highlights Ed’s readiness for autumn competition, emphasizing relentless drive and limitless determination. The short item frames him as focused on season goals and steady progress.
Here Is Ed Means Tech Gridiron Star Kicking Long Spiral
Ed Means stands out as a Tech gridiron talent as coach Heisman eyes potential. A left leg kicker with a rare radius for long spirals, he draws attention for impact on the field and upcoming season prospects.
Augusta Streetcars Tied Up by Strike Amid Tension
Augusta Georgia September 238 With conductors and motormen on strike street car traffic on all lines in the city and the Augusta Aiken interurban road is tied up. Strike breakers are expected this afternoon and tonight and trouble is anticipated tomorrow if the Augusta and Aiken Railway and Electric Corporation attempts to operate cars. The strike stems from the company’s refusal to recognize the Augusta union of the Amalgamated.
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Augusta
Augusta-Aiken
Augusta and Aiken Railway and Electric Corporation
Monkeys Refuse Pellagra Tests in Savannah
In Savannah on September 23 government pellagra experiments faced setback as nineteen Washington zoo monkeys sent to the Marine hospital refuse to contract the disease. Two are fed spoiled corn but show no symptoms, and another has been inoculated without effect, highlighting challenges in identifying a cure.
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Savannah
Washington Zoological Gardens
Marine Hospital
$55 000 Railroad Loot Returned at Bank Back Door
In Pensacola Florida a package of $55 000 stolen from an express car on the L and N railway was found at the First National Bank back door by Matthew Thomas a janitor. Investigators confirmed the sum matched the loss and believe the thieves returned the money after detectives closed in. A mysterious phone tip preceded the discovery and the money was turned over to the express company.
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Pensacola
Fla
L. and N
First National Bank
Matthew Thomas
Express Company
Fugitive Vaughn Arrested in Baltimore Church Attendance
S Carolina fugitive T A Vaughn former superintendent of the Odd Fellows orphanage near Greenville was captured in Baltimore while at a Baptist church and will be returned to Greenville to face criminal conduct charges. He first fled Greenville jail on June 26 after a May 31 arrest. rewards totaling 2900 will go to a local man who identified him in Baltimore.
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Harwell
Council
Greenville
8. C
A. Vaughn
Odd Fellows Orphanage
Baltimore
Vaughn
Posses Chase Negro Killer in Milledgeville
In Milledgeville Georgia on September 23 posses scoured Baldwin County for Major Wright a Negro hack driver who shot Emil Blackwell a white man fatally wounding him on Jefferson Street before escaping. Bloodhounds from the state prison farm pursued the suspect but rain disrupted the scent though the search continued.
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Miledgeville
Baldwin County
Wright
Emil Blackwell
Jefferson Street
Blackwell
Driver on trial after fatal Whitehall Street crash
Emma Clifton 65 died when struck on Whitehall Street near Brotherton by A. H. Shatford who drove the auto. He, a cotton salesman, was in bond and faces a police court recklessness charge after stopping to help and surrendering to officers. The body lies in Greenberg and Bond's chapel awaiting funeral arrangements.
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Emma Clifton
Greenberg & Bond
A. H. Shatford
Bond
Clifton
East Mitchell Street
Whitehall Street
Brotherton
Shatford
Piedmont
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