Land City arson by soldiers shocks Oakland City
Two U S soldiers stationed at Fort McPherson attacked Julia Whitfield’s home in Oakland City last night, forcing her from the house and setting fire to the residence and an adjoining vacant dwelling. Private BR L Leverton is in custody. the other attacker remains at large. The arson is under state and federal scrutiny amid jurisdictional questions and pending trials. The burned houses, three-room cottages owned by Smith & Simpson, drew wide attention from local and county officials.
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United States
Fost McPherson
Julia Whitcleld
Oakland City
Marshal Ryan
Fort McPherson
BR. L, Leverton
Twenty-seventh Regiment
Leverton
Georgia
Ryan
War Department
Fulton County
Ed Ryan
Oakl and Oly
Smith & Simpson
Marlborough Hotel North Atlantic Souths Meets in New York Travel Note
Americans abroad seek American consuls and familiar society in major cities. The Marlborough on Broadway is described as the south’s headquarters in New York, attracting southern travelers with European and American plans and proximity to Central Park and shopping. Also noted is a Gainesville merchant, Igle J. Blackman, filing for bankruptcy with debts around 1,480.37 and assets of 1,200, in Judge Newman's court.
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Rome
Venice
America
London
Berlin
Paris
New York
Cosmos
New York City
Buffalo
Citiea
New England
Marlborough
Broadway
3Th
7Th Streets
Central Park
New ‘York
Diamonds for sale tempt buyers with unset and set stones
Diamonds to those interested in diamonds the stock is tempting with hundreds of stones offered in dainty jewelry or unset awaiting choice of stone and setting 2 Marete Bevceien.
Arbitrators named in power tax case still await action
The Comptroller General certified that arbitrators could not reach an agreement on the Atlanta Railway and Power Company tax returns. Governor Candler will appoint two disinterested men to act as arbitrators and an umpire, with possible appointments today or tomorrow. Chairman Crenshaw sought a $2,200,000 returns figure, higher than the comptroller’s. Also, Joseph F. P. Jones of Inomeon, Ga., shipped Georgia Rattlesnake watermelons to Atlanta, with fresh carloads at the Central railroad depot daily through September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Hurt
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
W. T. Gentry
W. A. Wright
Candler
T. Crenshaw
Candier
Crenshaw
Power Company
Wright
Joseph FP. Jones
Inomeon
Atlanta
Central Railroad
Hurt Denies Objecting to Charter Amendment Discussion
Joel Hurt told the ordinance committee he did not discuss the Pierce resolution and did not object to it. He said the proposed charter amendment should be thoroughly debated to ensure full understanding and opportunity for public utility concerns to be heard. He dismissed reports claiming he objected as untrue and emphasized awaiting final wording.
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Pierce
Ordinance Committee of Council
Joel Hurt
Hart
Hurt
Mr. Hurt
Labor Day Committee Eyes Speakers for Atlanta Parade
A Labor Day committee meeting discussed speakers and program but took no definite action. Several prominent names may be invited. another meeting is planned. The federation of trades held Lindsey as president, and a large float depicting progress for Atlanta is under design for the parade.
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Atlana
South
Federation of Trades
Turner urged to decide on Georgia governor bid
In Quitman and Atlanta circles Hon. Henry G Turner is pressed to declare within 48 hours whether he will enter the race for governor as the South Georgia candidate. Supporters say Turner would likely run if Estill abstains, with Estill signaling he would back Turner if he does contest. A Quitman dispatch notes Estill’s claim that he will not run if Turner enters the race.
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Turner
South Georgia
Henry G Turner
Quitman
Mr. Turner
J. H. Pstill
Estill
Colonel Estil
G. M. Ryall
Savannah
Atlanta
Bitila Intereste
Terner
Tart
The
Constitution
Henry G. Turner
Phones for Elberton district under Southern Bell
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company bought Elberton exchanges Ga and will assume operation today. Construction starts on a new exchange and modern long distance toll service linking Atlanta and Elberton. Growth in Elberton prompts the upgrade. Superintendent West will oversee local departments.
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Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Elberton
Atlanta
West
Death of Her Lover Drove Girl to Her Own Death
Report from Atlanta notes a suicide linked to a love affair. An earlier city claim over Whitehall and Peachtree viaduct damages prompted a council compromise with Snook and Austin Furniture Company for 4500 dollars. A special aldermanic meeting was called for action on the city payment arrangement.
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P. H. Brook & Austin Furniture Company
Whitehall Street
Council
Furnitures Company
Furpence Company
Ie Board
Atlanta
Council Chamber
Councit
Snook & Austin Furniture Company
Whitehall
Peachtree Streets
I. Mims
Tragic Death Shocks Family Over Soldier Lover
Louise Woodruff 17 retired to her room at 67 East Harris Street and died from chloroform. The coroner held an inquest finding death by own action with chloroform. Jury cited grief for a soldier lover killed in the Philippines as the probable cause.
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Louise Woodruff
East Harris Street
Eyad
Phillippines
W. W. Woodruff
Griffin
Mise Woodruff
Lakewood
Ehie Wen
F. M. Flowers
Philippines
Bhewea
Libel suit may grow from Atlanta alderman charges
Reports say suits may be filed in days by Aldermen Welch and Kilpatrick against the Fourth Ward committee over libel claims. The committee accuses Welch of oath violation, favored vote, and bad faith with constituents linked to Joel Hurt of Atlanta Railway and Power. Names on the committee list include T Brank Beck and C H Stanton among others.
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Atlanta
Welch
Kilpatrick
Lbel
Fourth Ward
J. W. Kilpatrick
M. M. Welch
Nashville
Bightland Avenue
Il Tru
Bers
Mr. Kilpatrick
Hilpatrick
Alderman Welch
John Carey
L. B. Nelson
C. L. Pettigrew
C. H. Stanton
W. D. Hoyt
W. H. Harris
A. C. Bruce
W. D. Crane
Charles T. Hopkins
Turner in 48 hour decision push from supporters
Supporters of Captain Turner push for a verdict within forty eight hours as friends deem it premature to speak yet now press for him to go public. Local sentiment in the region favors Turner and his response could reshape political alignments in south Georgia.
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Turner
South Georgia
Death of Mrs G W Mapp sister of Teackle Quinby
Mrs G Walter Mapp, well known in Atlanta, died at Accomack Court House Virginia on Tuesday. She was the sister of Teackle Quinby and visited Atlanta four years ago at his marriage. Her death will be learned with much regret by many acquaintances and friends formed here.
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Teackle Guinby
Atlanta
G. Walter Mapp
Accomack Court House
Teackle Quinby
Prominent Bostonian Koen Shot Dead in Arizona
Paso Texas report says Jack Koen, member of a Boston family, was shot and killed by Constable Matt Moore at Gleason Arizona during the escape attempt of a prisoner in Moore’s custody. Koen allegedly aided the prisoner’s bid for liberty.
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Koen
Paso
Tex
Gleason
Ariz
Jack Koen
Boston
Matt Moore
Moore
Iberty
Lyceum Week Delights With Opera Stars And Comic Sketches
The Lyceum week features opera stars M and Mile DeMontval drawing strong ovations. Minnie Allen charms the audience with an added song while La yines’ acrobatics and an Uptown Flat comedy sketch by Mr and Mrs Harry Thorne with Gaylor and Graff entertain. Putegerald’s rapid costume changes showcase a versatile city act. A light failure brief interrupted performances due to a Georgia Electric plant issue. Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne is advertised.
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Mile
DeMontval
Lyceum
Elnger
Minnie Allen
Layines
Oliver Lavine
Harry Thorne
Gaylor
Graff
Putegerald
Fitzgerald
Georgia Electric Light Plant
Street extensions and land aims eyed by council committee
The Streets Committee and City Engineer R M Clayton visited town sections to study improvements and report next Monday. Frank P Rice backs extending Powers Street through his property from Willams to Orme streets near the Willams Street School. The Woodward Lumber plant on the Atlanta and West Point line backs closing one end of a short street in West End.
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R. M. Clayton
Frank P. Rice
Rice
Powers Street
Pear
Willams Street School
Willams
Orme Streets
Woodward Lumber Company
Atlanta and
West Point
West End
Limber Com
Property owners back street closure plan in city council
The Jang block sees mixed ownership with no houses on one end while others reportedly oppose closing the street. A lumber firm may pay the city for the privilege and waivers from affected parties are sought. Further discussion expected at the next council meeting. JOHN HENRY noted as an amusing deck character. John Df Miner Co., 9 Marietta street.
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Jang
John Henry
John Df Miner Co
Marietta Street
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Estilus
Ples
Bell Telephone Company
Aldershm
Wiss
Louise Wuwucl
Wao
Her’ Bie
Vesta
Chlorgpora
G. W. Mapp
Cook
W. S. Johnston
Willis Mangham Johnston
Chestnuut Street
Bright
A. Baldwin
New Orleans
Joan W. Heidt
Cromwell
Hirsch Bros
Lannie Ors
Gvec
Vici
Lumber Company
Dixie
Dowman Mfg. Co
Hoth
Trinity Ave
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, Md
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