Coupon contest fuels labor day buzz as Buffalo trip draw nears
The Constitution coupon contest for the Pan American exposition has prompted broad support from clergy, bankers, merchants and labor, with judges and officials praising the liberal, generous offer. Voting accelerates, previews of a tight finish emerge as supporters predict a near end of the race. Tickets to Buffalo and eastern cities are on sale via Central of Georgia and Seaboard Air Line routes for fall travel.
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Court House
John R. Wilkinson
Fulton County
Arnold Broyles
Superior Court
A. P. Stewart
Buffalo
Constitution Office
Central of Georgia Railway
Savannah
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
W. H. Foge
Wall Street
Atlanta, Ga
Silver Lake Property Sold Near Peachtree Road
W T Ashford bought the Silver Lake tract north of the city from W M Everett and J Helmer. The 60 acres were partly improved years ago with a lake created by a dam and a hotel and cottages site planned but never realized. Ashford plans immediate improvements and a country home with stock farm features.
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Ashford
Peachtree Road
Silver Lake
W. T. Ashford
W. M. Everett
J. Helmer
Mr. Ashford
Lewis
Piedmont Driving Club
Lann
Diamonds Tempt with Stone Sets on View at Whiteball
Diamonds allure readers with a display of hundreds of diamonds both set in jewelry and unset awaiting selection. The ad invites buyers to choose stones and settings, promoting a tempting stock at 31 Whiteball.
Letter from the McClellan reveals army recruiting talks
A mid Atlantic Gibraltar mailed letter from The Constitution’s globe girdler previews a trilogy of messages about the transport McClellan’s party. It highlights Major Hobart Botley and Captain McGrew of Atlanta, and Lieutenant Colonel David J. Craigie’s long career in recruiting the army, his plans to shift recruiting to country districts, and English debate praising American methods.
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McClellan
Mr. Oai
Major Batley
Captain WicGrew
Mid-Atlantic
Hobart K. Botley
Fort McPherson
Fifth Infantry
Capital City
McGrew
Eleventh Infantry
Atlanta
Craigie
Philippines
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
General Hancock
Henry Watterson
Albert Sidney Johnston
South
Memphis
Iowa
Mississippi
Arthur Lee
Washington
Cuba
Craigis
Colored l
Philadelphia
Regular Army
Country Boya
Thia
Craiggie
Spain
London
England
Kip- Ung
Nis
Recruiting in country districts for army zeal grows
Colonel Craigie argues attractive recruiting in rural districts boosts enlistment as country boys seek fair pay and adventure. Officers Bailey Gandy McGrew Place discuss frontline service in the Philippines and Cuba, with Place revealing wireless telegraphy experiments and his field range finder idea that could revolutionize targeting.
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Otney Flace
Sixth Cavalry
Place
Texas
Iowa
Signal Corps
Porto Rico
Marconi
Signar Corps
Himesel
Cupid
Two Killed in Cotton Belt Freight Wreck Near McKinney
In a morning freight wreck on the Cotton Belt line near McKinney Texas two men died. Victims named as Walter Wright and an Unknown Negro, with scant details on survivors or exact residences.
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Walter Wright
Texarkana
Ark
McKinney
Tez
Gena Alter
Wright
Meera
Public Schools Open As Five Hundred More Pupils Expected
Major Slaton prepares for the fall term with seven new classrooms and twenty two new teachers. An extra $3 000 appropriation funds salaries to Christmas. Thirty plus schools report crowded conditions, especially West End grammar and Girls High, with more applicants than seats. Normal school starts late August with Dr Sanford as instructor. No textbook changes planned.
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Tendhaca’ Normal School
Sanford
New York
Buble
West End Grammar School
Colonel Martin to Lead Atlanta Military Fair Schemes
Colonel Noble F. Martin of Utica N Y arrives Thursday to organize a two week military fair beginning October 1 at the armory on Peach tree street. An officers meeting at 8 pm will form sub committees to plan the bazaar aimed at raising funds for a new permanent armory for Atlanta military units.
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Noble F. Martin
Utica
Atlanta
Armory Building
Peachtree Street
Martin
Sixth damage claim filed against city over viaduct
Hammack Drug Company filed its sixth damage claim with the clerk seeking 2500 for alleged losses from the Whitehall Street Viaduct. The Marietta and Peachtree Street store owner says the bridge construction caused building damage. council will forward the claim to the claims committee.
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Hammack Drug Company
Whitehall Street
Marietta
Peachtree Streets
Suit for Insurance Against Provident Savings Life
G W Connors as temporary administrator of Robert Lee Stokes sues Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York in city court. Stokes took a $2500 policy December 28 1899 and paid all premiums until his death April 30 this year. He claims proper proofs of death were filed but the company refuses payment. The suit seeks judgment for policy amount and interest.
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W. Connors
Robert Lee Stokes
Hunter Residence Sold on Peachtree Street
The residence formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Hunter on Peachtree Street was sold last week to Frank Hawkins for about fourteen thousand dollars. The sale was handled by KE P Black and the home is now for rent. Gold Mining Bonds Issued by Dahlonega Gold Mining Company totaling 175010 were sent to Secretary of State Cook for record with 50 bonds per issue, per law awaiting sea of Swallower forwarding.
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Peachtree Street
Tommy Hunter
Frank Hawking
Hunter
Frank Hawkins
KE. P. Black
Dahlonega Gold Mining Company
Cook On
Woman's Cure Highlighted by Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Hartley of 221 West Congress Street Chicago suffered nerves fatigue indigestion and insomnia before finding relief through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound The ad claims the remedy cured her nervous prostration and warns other women about similar symptoms citing a testimonial style endorsement from a Chicago resident.
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Hartley
Congress St
Chicago
Lydia HE. Pinkham
Counties See Record Tax Return Increases Across State
Six additional counties reported gains in property values to the comptroller general, bringing total counties heard to 125 and the net increase to 15,294,797 dollars. Marion Telfair Worth posted gains well above average, while Clarke showed a decrease of 1,985. With twelve counties left, total state gains are expected to exceed 17 million in county property and over 20 million in all property.
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Comptroller General
Calhoun
Burke
Bagnrs
Marion
Telfair
Clarke County
Clarke
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