Festival Opens as Atlanta Prepares Grand Two Mile Parade
Final reports show 160 floats entered for the two mile procession. Chief Marshal Miller and division commanders oversee route preparations, with crowds expected from everywhere. Notables include Tom Coy’s unique lag cabin float, Governor Gordon to ride, and the elephant with Zouave guards, promising a royal pageant in Atlanta.
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Miller
Smt
Pease
Tom Coy
K. B. Harrison
Carlaemus
Uncle Rémus
Mr. Kiser
Willer
Kiser
Mahoney
Connolly
Lin
Wo'elsek
Marshal Miller
Atlanta Parade General Orders for Pageant Through City
General orders outline parade logistics for Atlanta pageant with divisions, marching routes, and assembly points. Chief Marshal MILLEN assigns division commanders and street formations from Piedmont park to Grant park, noting timing two o clock start and five mile procession length. Weather forecast suggests no rain, parade likely proceeds with minor showers unlikely.
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Akverge
Domedichig
Georgia
Tan Wirmeny Coxarirv‘low
Overy
Georzia
Omearly
Sverywhere
Rocky Mountains
Game
Kin van Winkle
Atlanta
Oraers
John A. Miller
Loyd
Markham House
Peloci
Sharp
A. J. Wea
Will Comlérvous
Piedmont Park
Albert Howell
Dance de Leonavenue
Peachtree
Martin Amorous
North Avenue
Georps
Meeritts and
Forrest Avenues
West Harris Street
Camvinge
Park
Ponce de Leon
Second Falla
Merritts Avenue
Forest Avenue
Harris Street
Peachtree Street
Grout Park
Whitehall
Gress Zoological Garden Dedication Banquet in Atlanta
A grand dedication of the Gress zoological garden is planned with a banquet at the Kimball house on Thursday August 14 at 9 o'clock to inaugurate the zoo and christen the elephant and lion. Hon. Clark Howell Jr will introduce the program and toast Gress, with speeches by Hoke Smith and Mayor Glenn among others. A 2 mile parade with elephants camels and other exhibitors is set for the next day with half-price rail tickets.
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Gress
Atlanta
Atlantn
Afr. Gress
Yvint
Kundall House
Tr FL Gress
President Park Commission
Kimball House
Bearmann
Clark Howell, Jr
Avinata
Porter King
Council
E. P. Howell
Hoke Smith
Glenn
AH. Calhoun
Catone
George-Wi
Ma. E
Chambertin
Capintir Sav
Engiah
All- Georgia
Atlants
Benafits
Jia. Atlante
Hon. O
Saith
Hawkinson
Piedmont
J. Ft
Wytie
LONG
Lalla
Chicago
Lave
Tess Fortunato
Hhm
Durkers
Telioult
Eau
Querl
Piedmont Park Races Zouave Drill and Elephant Show
Thousands expected at Piedmont Park for a day of races at 10 am featuring two running contests, one netting event, three bicycle races, and an elephant act by Derr Otto Mobis. Atlanta Zouages in uniform, a strong parade, and a Fort McPherson band performance promise large crowds and free gate admission for wheelmen.
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Piedmont Park
Hughes
South
Atlanta
WT. Whitman
Rces
Derr Otto Mobis
Fort McPherson
Tomorow
Gale Trale
Oglesby & Meador’s
J. EB
Harrison
W.T. Brapham
Macon
Tne
Atlante
Jones
Macuniles
Monticello
Soapy Dare
Georgia
Jasper
Mason Sam
Turbulent Atlanta items mix crime, wrecks and travel notes
A chaotic page recounts a freight train wreck near Howell's station with injuries to engineer Frank McCoy and crew, plus a report on a dangerous accident elsewhere. It also notes a Georgia Marble Company move discussion, local social events, and impressions from an Atlantan visiting Chicago highlighting summer scenery and attire in public parks.
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Georgia Pacific Railroad
Howell's
Atlanta
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Howell’s
East ‘Tennesse Virginia
Georgia
Hovwell’s
Frank McCoy
Apertor
Sancti
Chicaco
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Sam Wilkes
Charleston
Gordon
Joe Chandler Harris
Biiles Turpin
Wilkes
Stiles
Mayor Glenn
Chainnen Fear
G. W. Adair
G. W. Gross
Ebiaf
José
Ben Hill
Toorament
Executive Committee
Thev
A. J. West
Fenn
Sumner
Ail Moats
Chiief Marshal
Hil Monument
Jimetion
Peaehtree
West Peachtree
Ommnally
Piedmost
Harper
Cawnpore
Sam
Nover
Sam’a Powers
Nora
Ayrah
Macgory
Mugland
Margery
Cains
New York
India
Sontaaten
Shate Agricultural Society
LaGrange
J. O. Waddell
Reid
Williams Street
A.C. Johnson
Dennis O'Leary
Yell Innwen
Mn O'Leary
Tybee
St. Simon’s
Cumberkind
Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Savannah
Ith
Rusnea
Concordita Association
Concordia Association
James
Spence
Chattanooga
B.B. Smith
T. H. Hucen Nr. Smithhe
Frank Joseph
Bolton Broom Factory
Chattahoochee
Woodrair
Bir
James 2
Frederick
Charles St. Keen
Mazon Coungy
Saucon
George Bradiey
Harwell
Redus
J. 5. McFadden
Murtreeshorn
Teun
Mgs
Anna J. Redus
Mt Rey
Messra Mark
Ben and Turnersmith
Alf Gasain
Chriie Roberts
Wilt Mis
Henry Stegall
Jive Ridge
A. B. Phelps
O'Ctock
Solin
West
Peachree Street
Phelps
J. ¥. Denchee
Phetps
John H. James
Henry ©. Leonard
Griffin Cail
E. M. Drowsy
Tre Caysrrentiou
Tin
Ablunta
New Orleans
Tigny
New Oreans
Guine
Ausnta
Great Northwest
Curcico
Great Lake
Maseire
H. A. A. Boynton and
Shropshire & Dodd
Atlanta, Ga
A. Roseneld& Son
Whitshall Stres
Petzer’s Clothing Store
Whitehail Street
J. P. Stevens
Eptesale
Street
Evep Lauver
Ardware
Alaska
Dobbs, Wey & O
Peachtres Street
Noewsr
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