Atlanta News Briefs Include Freight Hearing and Barbecue Meet
The morning session of the railroad commission will decide on the Atlanta freight bureaus and special iron articles. WS Bill, who directed the Atlanta home show last fall, is slated for the coming season. Also reported are New York exhibitors, a park incident with a river rat bite, ward registration changes by Tax Collector Andy Stewart, and the upcoming quarterly barbecue of the Atlanta Builders Exchange at Cold Springs on August 13. A separate item covers a group of white men fleeing a window incident, charges not proven in a separate case, and Chonaks arrested on a jewelry warrant. A tonic advertisement ends the round.
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Wang
Atlanta
Orlock
Bill
New York
Neat
Sanity
Death of a Thomaston farmer from heart trouble
Gordy a prominent farmer of this county, about four miles north of Thomaston, was found dead in bed Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack caused by rheumatism. He was unmarried. In New York August 1, Ian Ballen died, a notable political figure who helped nominate Abraham Lincoln by breaking away from the Navy delegation and casting a lone vote for Lincoln.
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Thomarl
Jeln
Gordy
Nyan
Thomaston
Lincoln
New York
Mount Vernon
Iain Ballen
Sle
Abrahan Lincoln
Awas
Nawerk
Fasor
Lee Christmas Taken Prisoner
Dispatches report General Lee Christmas captured amid Honduran uprising activity linked to Bonilla and a plan to install his government. |
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Lee Christmas
Gus Myers Seeks City Council Seat in First Ward
Gus A Myers son of Dennis Myers of Gardner & Myers announces candidacy for council from the first ward. A lifelong resident, he says he entered the race at the urging of many ward residents.
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Gus A Myers
Dennis Myers
Frm
Gardner & Myers
Flrat
National Regatta on Potomac River Opens
Washington hosts a national regatta on the Potomac with crews from across the United States and Canada arriving to compete Friday and Saturday. Mount City four oared crew of St Louis, led by James Wrox, is among the early arrivals. Harvard coach F Russell Underwood chairs the regatta committee as crews are assigned to quarters along the river. Revenue cutters Apache and Onondaga patrol the course amid preparations, with visitors from Philadelphia and Richmond expected.
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Washington
Canada
Potomac River
Mount City
St Louis
James Wrox
Harvard
F Russell Underwood
Potomac Banka
Apache
Vexpers
Philadelphia
Virginia Boat Club
Upson Farmers Jubilant Over Cotton Harvest Prospects
Farmers of Upson County report a thriving cotton crop with rapid maturing plants. Recent timely showers boosted growth as the first open boll was observed, filling hope for a strong harvest this fall.
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Upson
Thomaston
Upson Ara
Emma Bunting Stars in Sweet Clover at Lyric Theatre
The Lyric presents Emma Bunting in Sweet Clover a charming dainty ingénue role drawing large matinee crowds. Beginning next Monday night she will perform The Gambier written by Mc Kee Rankin featuring Kittie Blanchard.
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The
Lyric
Pratt
Emma Bunting
Lyric Theater
Miss Bunting
McKee Rankin
Kittie Blanchard
Night Bill Prohibits Boy Messengers in State Legislature
The legislature approved a bill to bar boys from acting as messengers at night. Passed in the Senate with a 23 vote majority after a late push, the measure needed a constitutional majority. Debate ended as adjournment was reached and the bill carried amid procedural changes and last minute voting.
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Staton
General Assembly
Alexander
DeKalb
Senate
Burwall
McCurry
Jackson
McCarry
Calloway
German Aviator Hurt In Wright Plane Crash At Johannisthal
Johannisthal Germany August 10. Aeroplane event ends in crash as propeller failure causes a Wright machine to turn over several times. Aviator Helm Mawanaaxelet sustains a skull fracture and serious injuries. he is carried off, later regains consciousness. Reports describe injuries as grave.
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Johannisthal
Germany
Aeroplanist
Helm Mawanaaxelet
Acid scattered on a motorman in Oak Street line
Ishombus Obfevigut reports acid thrown at motorman HR Leal on the Oak Street line injuring none seriously while a small vial was thrown at him in the eastern city area. William F Pendeton of West Broad Street was arrested for the act as bystanders including Wards narrowly escaped harm. police found no further threats.
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HR Leal
Oak Street
William F Pendeton
Broad Street
R Ward
Boston Auto District Blaze Destroys Repair Shop, Cars
A five story Maxwell Briscoe Automobile Company building at Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street in Boston’s Back Bay district burned in a large blaze. The fire damaged about fifty cars and caused significant water and smoke damage to surrounding floors, with losses totaling around 160000 dollars. Fire crews fought the flames across three alarms late last night.
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Boston
Great Timber District
Back Bay District
Maxwell Bris Oe Automobile Company
Orner
Massachusetts Avenue
Newbury Street
da Nize
Aalomu Wilas
Will of Carlisle filed for probate to grandchildren
The will of John G Carlisle former secretary of the treasury was filed here today for probate to his grandchildren John Carlisle II and Jane Carstale Allen of New York Grand Laura Carriole Pikin of New Haven. He left his real and personal property to be divided share and share alike. The estate valued at approximately 40 000 dollars.
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Carhale
Nagiington
John G Carlisle
the Treasury
Tohn Carlisle II
Jane Carstale Allen
New York
Laura Carriole Pikin
New Haven
Sale of near beer barred in Coffee
The BNI by Benator Ward tried to bar near beer sales in Coffee county sparking a heated House debate recalling 1907. Converse argued prohibition would threaten liberty and people’s rights, while others pressed for proof of proper advertisement. The measure was defeated in Coffee county by a 49 to 7 vote. Underwood Typewriters advertised locally at 52 N Broad St.
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BNI
Benator Ward
Coffee County
Middlebrooke
Newton
Alexander
DeKalb
Senate
Holder
Roosevelt Refuses Interview and Weather Query Press
Insurgents presses Roosevelt for remarks as rain pours. He declines to discuss party politics after guests arrive, noting a brief greeting with two old friends and a past forester aiding conservation policy. Pinehurst trip report anticipated. no further talks planned at Saga More Hill unless visitors arrive.
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Roosevelt
Stout Conservation
Washington
Pinechot
Far West
Sagamore Hill
Hs Atarte
Pearl brooch given Mrs Louise B Marsh
Senate members led by Senator Griffith presented a pearl brooch to Mrs Louise Rigby Marsh in gratitude for her clerical work during the 1909 10 sessions. The tribute praised her efficiency industry and cheerfulness as she helped sustain quorum and manage heavy duties in the upper house.
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Senate
Griffith
Louise Rigby Marsh
General Assembly
Marsh
National Bank for Pelham Organizes in September
Pelham on August 10, G C Lott has raised the capital for a $6000 national bank to begin operations in early September. Capital is largely subscribed by local citizens. Officers named are Colonel H H W Merry president Judge J A Bush vice president and G C Lott cashier. The bank expects strong support from merchants and farmers in the county.
Brown and Smith Rivalry Sparks Georgia Contention Rally
A partisan account details Governor Brown and Governor Smith as reactionary foils in Georgia politics. It cites actions on railroad ownership, labor policy, convicts, immigration, and pensions, claiming Brown favors state jobs, merit over beauty, and political trends while Smith backs conservative measures. A Brown supporters’ ballot box stunt at Decatur Street is noted, with a sample tally of Brown 126 to Smith 61. Later mentions a Chicago trip and rail travel plans.
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Smith
Georgia
Audler
Honor of
Durham
Aragon
Brown
Supreme Court
Brown Twices
Smiths
Browns
Hon Hoone
Alexander
General Assembly
Railroad Commission
Adoot Tezhere
Europe
Betjeman
Wall Street
Joe William H Smith Egan
Hallet
T L Bond
Park Dppard
Joe Brown
Decatur Street
Pearl White
Smth
Mr Bonds
Hoke Smith
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Han
Tax Colle Tor
Andy Stewart
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Walter Steele
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Pat Pavis
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Phied National Bank
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Maier & Berkele, Inc
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Honduras
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United States
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Sirada Cabrera
Latemala
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State Department
Bureau of American Republics
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