Fight over will postponed after court session
Ordinary John R Wilkinson presided as the Collier will case faced a tentative trial date set for Friday morning with demurrer to be addressed first. Executives and caveators attended, while no Collier heirs were present, and other court actions included suits against the city over alleged Filth deposits in Proctor creek and a writ of habeas corpus for Chief of Police J W Rall and Judge Joiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cage
John R. Wilkinson
City Five
Atlanta
Tester Furnace Company
Tritm
Proctor Creek
Teelto
Jett
Chestnut Sreet
Tila
Dimige
Ho Ho Guthrie
Wagieh Avense
Chestnut Street
Reet
Edward
Walaen Os Ott
Serdax
Woo¢ahoun
Habeas Corms Agiinst
Pelee
Rall
Predlner
Grimes Held For Larceny In Atlanta Boarding House
J L Grimes a Washington born job printer recently in Atlanta was arrested by City Detectives White and Lockhart on two larceny counts. He allegedly stole a pistol and a diamond stud from boarders at a South Pryor Street boarding house. The pistol was recovered after a search and the diamond found under a bathtub setting two weeks after the theft. Grimes confessed to the diamond theft and will be prosecuted on two larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L Grimes
Atlanta
Washington, D
Welock
White
Lockhart Grimes
South Prvor Street
Grimes
Bath
Florida
Lockhart
Washington
Bomb thrown by Joel Hurt at council meeting report
An Alderman accused Joel Hurt of acting without park board approval by sending an unauthorized communication. The council adopted several measures including a bridge project budget and extending fire unit boundaries while debating funding for a lecturer and hospital finances.
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Joel Hurt
Orltielael
Alderman Woodward
Fiurt
Board of Park Commissioners
Grant Park
Board St le Veloin
Park Board
Glen St
Burt
Sfurt
Council Wn Communication
Alérman Woodward
Board of Park Ommissioners
Slurt
Counci
Hex
Bridge Committee
Wikins
Bv Gaphilt
Peters Street
Courtland
Cain Streets
Pembtree
Cain
Spring
Walton
Marietta
John
Thurmond
Monroe
Petera
Algo
Woodward
Committee On Schools
Stephens
Finance Committee
Pole Is Executed in New York for Murder
Antonio Turck puski Pole was put to death today in Sing Sing prison after a swift legal process. He proclaimed his innocence of the murder of Brooklyn saloon keeper John Shepolock, a crime dated March 6. His execution followed a June 22 sentence, noted as one of the fastest in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pole
New York
Antonio Turck Puski
Singing Prison
John Shepolock
Brooklyn
Woman beaten by robber near congressman's wife seriously injured
Mrs John Henry Etham, wife of Congressman Ketcham, was assaulted in her apartment after returning from a morning expedition. The attacker fled. she sustained a broken collarbone, a deep temple wound, and was strangled with a handkerchief. Police suspect a recent discharge related to a cane-tong claim and a manhunt is underway. Numerous property deeds follow in the public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketcham
New York
John Henry Etham
Naresaman
Fightenth
Rk Astrict
Vmrn
Milageing Hall
Sugar Aid Prohibition Talk In British House
London reports discuss whether Britain and the United States may prohibit bounty aided sugar. Mr Lough Liberal asked about communications and the sugar convention bill. Viscount Cranborne replied that the decision rests with the commission and Britain has no basis for action in absence of findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
London
Home of Commons
Lough Hberal
United State
Great Britain
Viscount Cranborne
Silver From Gold and Rixum Metal Discovery
Merlin Greg Aumust, a chemist and metallurgist, claims to have produced silver from old gold and developed a new metal from slate called Rixum. He says Rixum can yield gold, with notes examined by government inspectors. The method uses strong acid, electricity, and long exposure. Second Alabama to Camp Montgomery. Beednd Infantry of the Alabama National Guard to encamp at Pickett Spring near Montgomery for annual drill. Colonel B. ln Graven of Mutesla to command.
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Merlin
Greg Aumust
J_ La Rix
Alabama
Montgomery
Beednd Infantry
Alabamational Guard
Pickett Spring
Colonal B. Ln Graven
Mutesla
Telo
Joyner Orders New Fire Engine for Atlanta
Chief W R Joyner of the Atlanta fire department ordered a new fire engine to be named Evan P Howell. The unit, delivered in December from W Nott Manufacturing Company, follows a New York engine test trip by the chief who returned Saturday. It replaces a damaged unit from a trolley collision and will be stationed at No 4 house on Irby street, numbered four, costing 4786 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan P Howell
W R Joyner
Atlanta
Joyner
New York City
New York
Jayner
W . Nott Manufacturing Company
Minneapoli
Georgia Hallway and Electric Company
Iryer Street
Death in Ohio River Drowns Atlanta Youth Walter Convere
Walter Conver, an Atlanta boy nine years old, drowned in the Ohio River near Cincinnati last Tuesday. His body was recovered Friday at Covington after a search by companions and friends. He was buried today at Westview Cemetery. funeral services were held at Swift Tall & Co's undertaking apartments.
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Walter Convere
Atlanta
Ohio River
Swift Tall & Co
Westview
Convers
Ohio
Cincinnati
Covington
Death of Judge L. P. Cook in Northeast Georgia
Obituary notes the sudden death of Judge L P Cook of Toowea a respected Georgia figure and founder of Ua Soccoa telephone system. He was the son of Major David A Cook of Atlanta and esteemed for genial nature energy and public service. His death is mourned by friends and the bereaved wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fo Cook
Toowea
Itlenda
Georgia
Atlanta
David A Cook
Ua Soccoa Telephone System
Fia
Cookaympat
Boon Potter Arrested in Sheridan Wyoming
Boon Potter, wanted in North Carolina for the murder of Deputy Sheriffs Hanne and Arowne, was arrested in Sheridan Wyoming yesterday. He is held to await arrival of North Carolina officials. Denver Cole reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Denver Cole
Boon Potter
Hlavea
Hanne
Arowne
Sheridan
Wyo
Ratio of 32 to 1 Proposed by Monetary Commission
A United States monetary commission reports on the plan to fix a 32 to 1 ratio for silver coinage for Oriental markets. The commission has visited Lowden Faris, Th Wagner, and Bertin and plans to depart for Saint Petersburg soon. The proposal has been generally well received, though France prefers 2 to 1 instead of the French current ratio. Chinese government representatives show lively interest in the commission’s discussions across European cabins.
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Onetary Commission
Washington
Atare Department
United States Monetary Commission
Rh Commission
Lowlen
Faris
Wagne
Bertin
St Petersburg
American Commission
French Commission
Commission
Work on Bank Building Stopped by August 3
Grimanta bank building work halted as Supervising Architect Ho OW Witcover and Subdistrict HEA Bell attempt brick laying repairs. Architect Witover escalates with Contractor Grant Wikies of Atlanta after Bell receives a letter from Sir Wilkins. telegraph sent to resign, and exterior stone work ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimanta Bank
Ho OW Witcover
Bell
Gell Se
Witover
Grant Wikies
Atlanta
Wiking
Wilkins
Norfolk and Western wreck at Portsmouth speeds and injuries
Norfolk and Western passenger train No 5 derailed near Portsmouth at noon when rails spread. Engineer Billy Edmonton of Columbus, Ohio was fatally injured. Fireman B N McDonald of Portsmouth likely injured as ribs broken and internal injuries reported. About 25 others hurt including Orville Kaga of Portsmouth and Dr J M W Crawford. Train reportedly running 66 miles per hour at impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Billy Estmonton
Columbus
McDonald
Orville Oaka
J M W . Crawford
John Wilhelm
John Ballerd
Philadelphia
J I Kelly
Burglars Gag Millionaire on Home Invasion Night
A wealthy man returning from church was attacked by burglars at his home. He was beaten with a revolver, bound, and tied on his stairs as attackers tied a servant girl who had surprised them. Both assailants and victims were identified in the rush of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seanle
Thonas
Top Make
Clunh
Boy Drowns While Bathing in Etowah River
A 17 year old youth from Cherokee Territory drowned while bathing with other boys in the Etowah River near Carterville. The tragedy occurred in the morning as rough water and cramps hindered rescue efforts.
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Carters Iile
P- Chartie
Lubanke
Cherokee
Aralye
Stuwah
Shalinw
Ali
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Temanl Woa Pxtrat
Rourt
Kohiman Kaplin
George A Speer
Thexs
Bet Meyer
Timpkin
Alex Ditler
Arnold
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Cit
Dibtler
Walton Clark
Sudge
Calhoun
Criminal Court of
Arnold Broyles
Superior Court
Ho Preston
Rrodes Street
Vine Street
Cleora Wright
List Avenue
Nelson
Bisa M Nelson
Piedmont Avenue
Morteage
Eliza M Nelson
Cleora Wrigh
Ehza M Nelson
Highland Avenue
BH Hardin
Irimes
Charles Lamb
Gorham
Jae, Eee
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Surprises Park Board
Council
Park Street
Octasia
Murphy
Walter Barrett
Simpson Street
Venable Street
Peter Randall
Hardin
Harland and Chapelle Street
Loula Green
Reed Street
Enterprien Land Company
James A Mason
British and Amerean Mortgage Company
Charles M Rakerta
Latie © O Keefe
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Walter Conyers
L. P. Cook
David A. Cook
Japan
Georgia Paint & Glass Co
Peachtree
Norfolk
Tafe
Chicago
Kreigh Colling
AC Snow
Collina
Rome
Hunteville
Pulaski
Hunts Ile
Spralaty
Huntsvill
Acore
Ile
Noraagh
Swain
Muntsville
Veeaver
Barnes
Etowah
Wendy
Oxfords
Pat Tip
Womens
Daniel’s Shoe Store
Whitehall Street
Leatherman
Leatherman & Bentley
Austell
Nee Via
Savannah and Ocean Steamship Company
Haile, F 4
Robinson
Ane
PammeMnie Ceurt Semoiane
Svannah
Robinnaire
Robinnaure’s
Jacobs’ Pharmacy Company
Switzerland
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ANC
Rock Island
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North Pryor Street
Atlanta, GA
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