Atlanta Troops Move to Chickamauga Amid Dreary Skies
Georgia troops from Atlanta depart in two sections for encampment at Chickamauga. Regiments from Fifth, Second, and Blhat units join officers and visiting commands at the depot, sharing camaraderie while weather dampens spirits. Governor’s Ulery unit and field artillery prepare for field service, as rosters and leaders signal disciplined transport to federal reservas.
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Alan Rogers
Pomeroy
Georgia
Anderson
Atlanta
Atelanta
Did
Seaboard
Chickamauga
Battlefelda
Clifford L. Anderson W
BH. H. Shearer
Shze
Hiberton
Hunter
Athens
Capps
Shcmands
Obear
Twiggs
Wooster
Augusta
Blhat
G. “A. Gordon
Savannan
Central of Georgia
Lytle
Walter Harris
Macon
Dublin
Tennisse
Henry Smith
Pritchard
Marietté
Milledgeville
Rome
Edward Postel King Jr
Atlanta Iles
Warford
Jimmy
El Dorado Theater Named For Atlanta Project On Marietta Street
The El Dorado, a new Atlanta theater on Marietta Street, will feature a 2800 seat capacity and grand foyer. The contest for a season ticket or 82 prize named the theater, with a winner to be announced later. construction progresses with lavish decorations and a focus on affordable family entertainment.
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Marietta Street
el Dorado
Atlanta
Duis Rouse
Escape from Reformatory Two Youths Flee Industrial Farm
Leo Davis and Claude McGinnis two white youths around sixteen escaped from the Industrial farm near Hapesville yesterday afternoon about four. Officers tracked them to Lakewood but have not arrested them. Davis had been sent for robbing a blind pedlar on Decatur street and was allowed liberty due to good behavior, but rain and a cucumber field exit gave them the chance to run away.
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Lakewood
Leo Davis
Claude McGinnis
Hapesville
Reformatory
Young Davis
Scott
Decatur Street
Davis
Chaterhochee
Tha ‘Woods
Two Die in Texas Election Shooting
Cota Springs Texas August 4 In an election fight Democratic tax assessor nominee E B Adams was instantly killed. His brother Sam Adams was shot in the head and Jt 1a believed fatally wounded. W Robertson wounded and C W Williamson wounded but not seriously. Williamson allegedly did the main shooting.
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Cota Springs
Tex
E. B. Adams
Sam Adams
Jt 1A
W. ¥. Robertson
C. W. Williamson
Williamson
Earthquake Clause Push Urges Uniform California Policy
August 4 report from San Francisco notes a policyholders committee seeks removal of restrictive clauses from insurance policies and urges the next legislature to make a standard form mandatory for all insurers doing business in California, including inserting an earthquake clause.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Ciithin
California
Red Rock Makes Knoxville Deal For Ginger Ale Bottling
Report from Knoxville dated August 4 announces The Red Rock Company formed by H. T. Hackney Company and partners to bottle Red Rock ginger ale. Initial capital $25,000, planned expansion to $100,000, 18 salesmen to operate across Eastern Tennessee, and plants planned in Atlanta Jacksonville New Orleans and Knoxville with business expected by mid September.
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Knoxville
Tenn
H. T. Hackney Company
Red Rock Company
Foxville
Tennessee
Red Rock
Hackney Company
South
United States
Red Rock ‘Planta
Atlanta
Jacksonville
New Orleans
Ara Ibeim
Tallulah Falls Purchase Inquiry Moves On
A joint Georgia legislative committee led by Senator Hamby surveys Tallulah Falls and surrounding woodlands as potential state park or reserve property. Attendees include Senate members Crum Wilcox and Wamby and House members Edwards West Longino Greenstein Ward, with several local residents accompanying their spouses. Hope runs high that Georgia will buy and preserve the area known as the Niagara of the South.
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Tallah
Senate
House of Representatives
RE. A. Wamby
Crum and Wilcox
J. (. Euwards
James F. West
L T. Longino
A. N. Greenstein
A. C. Ward
House
Hamby
Fortieth
Tallulah Falls
W. 3. West
George M. Willcox
D. A. R. Crum
Eschel
Graham
State of Georgia
Milwaukee Chefs Plan Floating Turtle Cannery at Sea
Three Milwaukee men propose a floating cannery to harvest Central American green turtles for turtle soup. Promoter Joseph Oberhofer, a chef, along with John P. Beade and William Selgmeier, outline incorporation for 35 000 dollars, a New York vessel, and a crew to can 200 000 cans in a season from mid July to mid September.
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Milwaukee
Central America
United States
John PB. Beade
Wiliam Selgmeier
Oberho
New York
Nova Scotia
Public recreation spending in major cities charts high costs
New York spends 45 cents per capita on public recreation including parks baths piers and flowers, totaling over 1.5 million dollars annually and rising toward two million. Philadelphia follows with 45 cents, while Boston Cincinnati and others vary from 13 to 65 cents. Washington equals New York in per capita outlay though federal support affects overall spending. The national total for allied nations reaches 210 million, with growing but uneven municipal finance for recreation.
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New York
Beaton
Kiladelphia
New Park
Unicmeo
Providence
New England
Denver
United States
Labor Day Plans Advanced by Atlanta Federation
Rev Dr Wilmer and Ham Sam Jones add to the General Committee as labor leaders meet in Atlanta. Piedmont Park emerges as the favored Labor Day venue with generous donations pledged for attractions and programs. Key figures including James O Connell and Samuel Gompers show interest, while Sheriff Nelms and Mayor Woodward express support for the federation.
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Dr. Wilmer
Ham Sam Jones
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Piedmont Park
Piedmont
Fonce de Leon
Hugh Cordoga
Jake Wells
W. C. Puckett
Committee On
James O'Connell
International Association of Duachinists
Samuel Gompers
Theamerican Federation of Labor
H. H. Cabanas
J. B. Hewitt
Wilmer
Sam Jones
Chamher of Commerce
Federation
Nelms
Fulton
Woodward
Atlenia
Kalenatto
Peonage Charge at Lockhart Denied by Lessor
Lessor of Birmingham reports after a full Lockhart investigation that charges of peonage are unfounded. He states that men may leave when they please and notes the same assertion was made by the German vice consul at Pensacola.
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Montgomery, aAls
Dipé-' Dalj
Sna
Lessor
Birmingham
Lockhart
Congal
Pensacola
Big Coal Deal Consumated
Scranton August 4 report says Pennsylvania Beech Creek and Eastern Coal Company with 8 million capital acquires by 999 year lease all property and business of Pennsylvania Coal and Coke and related firms. New entity controls 125000 acres of coal sands containing 900000000 tons, forty four mines and over 1000 coke ovens in operation. It owns 1000 private railroad cars and docks at Port Liberty New Jersey, expanding distribution across Pennsylvania New York New Jersey and New England.
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Scranton
Pennsylvania Beech Creek and Eastern Coal Company
Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company
Beech Coal and Coke Company
Webster Coal and Coke Company
North River Coal and Wharf Company
Port Liberty
N. J
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
New England
Rich man is imprisoned by Oregon legislature member
Portland August 4. WHlord N Jones a member of the Oregon legislature of 1903 and a wealthy contractor and timber dealer was sentenced by Judge William J Hunt in the U S circuit court to one year in the federal penitentiary on McNeill Island and to pay a 2000 fine for conspiracy to defraud the government Thaddeus S Potter a Portland lawyer tried and convicted with Jones was sentenced to eight months in Multnomah county jail and a 600 fine
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Oregon
Portland
Jones
Multnomah
Negro Teachers Association Protest Over City Train Service
Washington notes a meeting at Galbreath African Methodist Episcopal church where the National Negro Teachers Association drafted a resolution denouncing city streetcar companies for unequal service. The resolution urges separate cars yet criticizes overall quality and demands accommodations required by law be provided.
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Teachers’ Association
Washington
Galbreath
African Methodist Episcopal Church
National Negro Teachers’ Association
Rairona Companies
Negio
Sagrb
Maneuvers at Camp Mabry Describe Troop Practice Near Austin
August 4. Camp Mabry in Austin Texas hosts infantry and artillery practice with flank and center attack drills. Regulars on limited duty and volunteers gather for dawn maneuvers while Major General Bracy inspects the camp noting excellent health and ample water and food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anatin
Austin
Tex
Camp Mabry
Asc
Tamip
Vegas
Bracy
Texas Volunteer Troops
British Solons Finish Session and Land Reform Debate
London reports that the liberal parliament adjourned after a productive session with notable leaders Winston Churchill and Augustine Birrell shaping policy. The education bill advanced, land reform discussions loomed, and tensions between Lords and Commons over amendments signaled a historic autumn clash. Birrell and Churchill emerged as the standout figures while party cohesion faced strains.
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London
Snetch
T P. O'Connor
England
Gression
House of Lords
House of Commons
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Halabury
House of
Comemons
Iri
Wigsted
Booncer Churchill
Augustina Birrell
Board of Education
Birrell
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Will F. Nelson
Fifth Regiment
Resady
NEW Theater
Lese
Texas Row
Pacific
Meana
Tallulah
Will
Absolute Furniture Clearance Sale
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