Weather Turns Colder With Fair Skies Today
Weather notes predict a cooler day with fair skies today after the last of the rain fell last night. An observer cites clear morning conditions and widespread calm as citizens anticipate a bright start. A lighthearted aside mentions a local hat expert nicknamed Pat who buys the latest derby styles, prompting amused chatter about fashion trends.
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von Herrmann
Pat
Derby
Walt
Sevilla
Directors of Chamber Talk Conventions in Atlanta
Directors of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce will meet in Empire Building at 4 PM. Four committees report on securing conventions, membership for nonresidents and travelers, and an inquiry into undry hours for the post office.
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Chamber
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Empire Building
Atlanta
County Treasurer reports 74000 surplus in Bibb County
The treasurer announces a surplus of 74000 on hand, the largest ever in Bibb County. The county is described as absolutely out of debt following today’s report.
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Macon
Bibb County
Park Board Approves Easter Egg Hunt in Grant Park
The Atlanta park commission voted yesterday to spend 100 dollars for an Easter egg hunt for children, with donations expected from auto firms and civic donors. W. C. Puckett will chair a special committee to organize the event, likely scheduled for the Saturday after Easter at Grant Park despite concerns over park damage. The group will purchase 75 000 to 100 000 candy eggs and seek merchant donations for prizes.
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Atlanta
Othset Car Company
W. C. Puckett
Grantpark
Carey
Park Department
Grant Park
Park Commission Committee
Father Takes Child as Divorce Is Pending
Little four year old Charles Warren Maddison was taken from Sunday school by his father W. W. Maddison and disappeared. Mrs Annie Maddison, seeking custody, reports divorce papers served and court restraints on visitation. Police search for father and son. Maddison employed at Philadelphia Casualty Company. location unknown.
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W. W. Maddison
Charles Warren Maddison
Currier Street
W. W Maddison
Annie Maddison
Maddison
Philadelphia Casualty Company
Divorce Refused After Husband Claims Wife Would Not Agree
Dr Edward Hawkins sought a divorce from Annie Hawkins arguing she would not agree with him in anything and even took his watch to return it to his brother. The jury declined to grant divorce after a brief deliberation, finding no sufficient grounds.
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Edward Hawkins
Annie Hawkins
McConkey Voices at First Presbyterian Tonight
James H W McConkey will speak at the First Presbyterian Church this evening at 7 5 o'clock. He has led a two week series of meetings at Central and First churches, continuing his revival outreach.
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M’conkey
Presbyterian
James HW McConkey
First Presbyterian Church
McConkey
Central Church
First Church
Grant Park Zoo Recruiting Roots Recalled in Debate
The Grant Park Zoo once rose with small costs and strong backing from city leaders and Georgia Railway and Electric Company. In the late 1910s a $10,000 boost funded animals and upkeep, including Buck the zebra, but funding dwindled after 2008, sparking renewed protests and calls to restore support.
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Grant Park Soo
Childrens
W R Joyner
Fire Department
Dan Carey
Park Department
Parks
Carey
F S. Arkwright
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
H M Atkinson
Grant Park Iite
Park Board
Joyner
Buck
Ed Buchanan
New York
Autoists Killed by Falling Tree in Ocala
In Ocala Florida on April 4 Mrs John Mc Dowell of Gainesville was killed and Mrs L Lynch of Gainesville was probably fatally injured when a tree blew down onto their automobile on the way to the city. Seven other occupants escaped with minor injuries. Locals helped at the scene and Mrs Mc Dowell’s body was sent to Gainesville that night.
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Ocala
Fla
John McDowell
Gainesville
L. Lynch
McDowell
Courthouse Sales Totaled Eight Thousand Five Hundred Thirty Five Dollars
Sheriff and associates sold Wells estate property at public auction in front of the courthouse. Adair and others realized totals including 8535 dollars with a largest bid of 2235 for 566 Central Avenue. Purchases included multiple Middle Street homes, a Beryl Street lot, and a Coca Cola Company levy against Walter C. Craig.
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Forrest
George Adair
P Stewart
Wells Estate
Adair
Ben J. Massell
Central Avenue
Wells
S"lottis
Humphries Street
E. L. Winn
Middle Street
J. H. Moore
Holcombs
Beryl Street
George Real
de Olahe
W. Hargove
G. C. Goving
Augusta Avenue
Coca-Cola Company
Walter C. Craig
Plateuf
Longley
Mre
Carrie I. Akera
Governor's Horse Guard Plans to Buy Trained Horses
The Governor's Horse Guard considers purchasing fifty eight trained horses for drill to mark a new step as the troop, without city aid, seeks funds through its own efforts. The unit, with a history of over fifty years, boasts a record of horsemanship and rifle excellence and notes Captain J O Seamans as its current capable commander.
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Governor's Horse Guard
Atlanta
Governors Horse Guard
Johan Miller
J S Dozier
George M Hope
W T # Wilson
J O Seamans
Seamans
Georgia National Guard
McClelland Ordinance Before City Council Special Meeting
The council calls a Thursday 2 PM special session to consider a McClelland introduced ordinance requiring daily whisky shipment reports to police. Railroads and Southern Express oppose, arguing interstate commerce conflict, while supporters say the measure is legal and fair. Other routine items await, as Monday’s meeting left unfinished business.
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General Council
McClelland
Railroads
Southern Express Company
MccClelland
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Cor. Mitcher & Forsyth Sts
Limbert
Carmichael-Talman Furniture Company
Whitehall Street
Grant Park Zoo
Uncle Joe
Chine
Crossett Es Led Lewn A. Cromett, Inc
Marth Abjartom, Msos
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