Walker's Account Shortfall Reported in Atlanta
Charles H Walker, southern manager of the Wine of Cocoa Co, left Atlanta with reportedly $600 short. Company will not prosecute. Walker said to be in Kansas City. Proctor, company GM, found affairs behind and left for Boston. Walker formerly resided on Linden Ave and was well known locally. The firm declined to issue a publication beyond noting his departure and the cash shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Walker
Southern
Wine of Cocoa Company
Atlanta
Walker
J. ©. Proctor
Boston
Kansas City
Forsyth Street
Linden Avenue
Enthusiastic Woodworkers Union Admits New Members
An open meeting at Federation hall hosted by the Woodworkers Union saw several prominent labor figures address attendees. President Gilbert presided and welcomed new members as the organization, four months old, asserts its progress and aims. The mayor, Georgia Federation of Labor president Garrett, Jerame Jones, C. C. Houston, and S. M. White delivered remarks supporting union goals.
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Woodworkers’ Union
Federation Hall
Sesson
Gilbert
H. F. Garrett
Georgia Federation of Labor
Jerame Jones
Journal of Labor
C. C. Houston
M. White
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Move to Mark First Mayor Moses Formwalt’s Grave
Atlanta council considers a resolution to locate and honor Moses W. Formwalt, the city’s first mayor. A committee will search for his burial spot and arrange a monument to mark the grave, which lacks a headstone and is reportedly overgrown.
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Moses W. Formwalt
Avanta
Hotland
Chmittee
Ing
Gid Airman
Com- WH
Moses W. Formwall
Counscil
Atlanta
Holland
Benjamin F. Bomar
Formwalt
Atlnta
Edgewood Avenue
North Pryor Street
Formwall
W. H. Hulsey
Fulton County
Marcus Bell
Coronel Hulsey
Deag
Colonel Hulsey
Holand
Moses Formwalt
Moore-Marsh
Atlanta Drum Corps May Attend Louisville Reunion
Atlanta fire department drum corps, praised for a Memorial Day parade hit, is invited to join Confederate veterans at the Louisville reunion. Chief Joyner says council permission needed for leaves, with a likely vote next week. If approved, corps members would head the Louisville procession with Atlanta veterans, showcasing the department’s fire record.
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Louisville
Atlanta
Loulevilla
Drum Corpa
Joyner
Lousville
Atlinia
Presbyterians to share hosting of Southern Assembly in Atlanta
City Presbyterians plan to entertain most of the Southern Presbyterian general assembly visitors in Atlanta next May 47th, inviting other denominations to join in the hospitality. Interested groups may contact C. D. Montgomery at 16 South Pryor Street or Charles F. Whitner at the Prudential Building by next Tuesday to offer assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Atlanta
Therm Én H. Rice
Central Presbyterian Church
C. D. Montgomery
South Pryor Street
Charles F. Whitner
Prudential Building
Prince of Wales Acknowledges World Sympathy and Gratitude
Albert Edward, the prince of Wales, expresses heartfelt thanks for global sympathy and congratulations after the providential escape from assassination. He notes widespread expressions of good will from queen’s subjects and foreign representatives, and says the reception upon returning to Britain will remain a treasured memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Edward
London
Prince of Wales
Princess of Wales
Nervine Help Rebuilt Health After Nervous Collapse
A Texas woman from McGregor credits Dr. Miles Nervine with saving her life after four years of intemperate living and confinement left her nearly unable to stand. She reports regained strength, now working long hours, and recommends the remedy with Dr. Miles Medical Co. offering free advice and a booklet.
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Dr. Miles
Miles
G. White. McGregor
Tex
Miles’ Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
J. Newton Hathaway
Railroads to Offer Low Summer Travel Rates Across Territory
Railroads plan reduced fares starting June 1 with tickets expiring in October. Rates match last year for major routes and weekend getaways to mountain and seaside resorts. Atlanta lines push suburban trips to Lithia Springs and Warm Springs while promoting Cumberland Island Tybee and North Atlantic coast resorts to boost summer travel.
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Atlandlang
Wisconsin Lakes
Lake Superier
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
New Jersey
North Atlantic
Atlanta
Lithia Springs
Warm Springs
Tate Springs
Indian Spring
Mt. Atry
Cumberland Island
Tybes
TRY GRAIN-O A NEW DRINK THAT REPLACES COFFEE
An advertisement urges readers to try GRAIN-G grain drink as a coffee substitute. It claims children can drink it safely and adults feel no discomfort, noting its rich seal brown color like mocha, made from bare grains and sold at 15 and 29 cents per package by all grocers.
Railway Notes on Rates and Appointments in 19th Century Railroads
The report covers requests by major railroads for a first class round trip rate to Cincinnati for a national convention, W. Dicking's appointment as general agent of the Baltimore and Ohio, and notes on uniform mileage tickets between Western and Southwestern associations. It also notes a Michigan Supreme Court ruling reducing Wabash fares to 4.5 cents per mile, clarifying passenger train earnings calculations including express and mail income.
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Richardson
Atlantic Coast Ne
Atlanta
Knoxvilly and Northern Rally Y
Atlanta and
West Point
Atlantic
Val Gear and Western Railway
Central of Georgic Falt Company
Charleston and Western Carolina Railway
Floridas Central and Peninsular Railroad
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Louisvlle and Nustivile Railroad
Elint Syscermuss
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Southern Railway
Tri Jton and
Northeastern
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Western Railway of Alabama
Cincinnati
Southeastern Maassenger Association
National Convention People's Party
W. Dicking
Bartimore
Ohio
Licking
Chicago
Western Passenger Association
Southwestern Passenger Association
Missouri River
Southwestern
Kansas
Western Kansas
Wabash Railway
Michigan
Supreme Court
Osborne
Tts
Furniture Firm Sued Over Hat Rack Purchase
Mrs. Kate Davis widow of 208 Hunnicutt street sues John L. Coleman & Co. for damages in city court alleging deceptive credit on a hatrack bought last December. She claims after partial payments totaling two dollars by March 9 1500 company employees forcibly removed the hatrack breaking a gas jet and causing property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Davis
Hunnicutt Street
John L. Coleman & Co
Potee Dar” Peartless
Grace NG al Ove
Firemen to Stage Six Week Handball Tournament in Atlanta
Atlanta fire department launches a six week handball series starting Monday with three daily games at 3 o clock on three courts. Class A players will face Class B and C with merchants contributing prizes and more donations expected. Teams include Harrison and Short, Lawshe and Garrett, Baldwin and Lafitte, plus many others. Prizes from Atlanta Gas Company, Jamp, and local merchants to be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Fire Department
Atlanta
Tas Short
GC. Fife
J. A. Lafitte
Jr. O. Parker
Tiiman Crouch
Garrett
Baldwin
Lafitte
B. Joyner
Lagamarsina
W. Benson
Parker
Courtney
Crouch
Anderson
Delaney
Clasgy
Allen
Seize
Jones
Pressley
Dooley
Jenkins
Ivey
Cummings
LI Cap Joyner
Harry Joyner
Henne
Harris
Franklin
Megee
Vee
Ralph Joyner
Prevented a Tragedy with Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving her life from a nightmare cough and preventing tragedy. A single bottle cured her and another restored Mr Long from a severe pneumonia attack. Cures all chest and lung troubles. Only 0c and $1.00. Trial bottles free at drug stores.
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
King
Long
Tobacco seized in San Francisco over stamps dispute
San Francisco authorities seized 1.6 pounds of North Carolina tobacco sent by Sparger Bros. Co. of Mt. Airy, claiming the packages lack proper stamps and contain extra tobacco. A prior seizure from a St. Louis factory is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
San Francisco
Sparger Bros. Company
Mt. Airy
N. C
St. Louis
Their Scheme Frustrated in Huntsville Jail Break Attempt
In Huntsville Alabama on April 27 special report says Ed Satterfield Will Perris Will Byers and two other prisoners in the county jail plotted a wall breach by burning the sandstoned wall for two weeks then pouring cold water to crumble it. Aiding outside the prison a daily accomplice supplied wood. Jailer Connally uncovered the plot last night.
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Huntsville
Ala
J— Ed Satterfield
Will Perris
Will Byers
Sandstons
Satterfield
Connally
Dai
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Columbus, Ga
Muscogee County
Fire Department
Council
Miles’ Nervine
MBS
D. D
Frizes
Atlanta Gas Company
W. Wood
Hightone Graves
Anderson Hardware
Brown & Allen
Battle Ofdmondson & Hro
A. Pitts
W. J. Guryan
Wo OM. Lewis
H. R. Durand
Heim
H R
QO. Campton
Nee & Sun
CW Stanas
Jerry Yu
Natikaiser
Bright
Dr. Hathaway
J. Werton Hathawat
M.D
DE P Baharay
Paine’s
George H. Graves
LaCrosse
Wis
Paine
Palalags
Havana
Cuesta, Ray &Co
Tampa
Fla
HIG
Peachtree St
Banks
Bank OF England
Bank OF France
Imperial Bank OF Germany
Bank OF Russia
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Amous Vans
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Richard A. McCurdy
Robert F. Shedden
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J. B. Thompson
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