Land sale on Peachtree road nets $25,000 to Rhodes
Captain J W English sold a 100 acre parcel at the junction of Peachtree Road and West Peachtree Street to A G Rhodes for 25000. The 146 by 100 foot frontage extends to the bicycle path, near Archibald Davis’s home, with backing to Nes street. Rhodes plans a home and farm and will soon build. No broker acted in the deal. Rhodes is traveling via New York to Europe. Papers are being prepared for Rhodes’ signature.
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J. W. English
Peachtree Road
A.G. Rhodes
West Peachtree Street
Peachtree
Archibald Davis
Abbott Place
Captain English
Rhodes
Mr. Rhodes
New York
Europe
Two Men Adjudged Insane By Judge Wilkinson
Pannill Scott and John R Jones were each tried before Judge John R Wilkinson yesterday and adjudged insane. Scott, a young man taken into custody by police at parental request, allegedly showed violent acts toward family members and expressed unbalanced conduct. He will be placed in the state insane asylum when space becomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannill Scott
John R. Jones
Wilkinson
John R. Wilkinson
Beatt
Familly
State Insane Asylum
John BR. Jones
Street Railway Committee Meeting Called for Noon Today
The street railway committee of council meets today at noon in the council chamber. Called yesterday by Councilman John C Reed, chairman, the session will consider petitions to change lines of the Atlanta Rapid Transit Company and the Atlanta Railway and Power Company. The meeting is expected to be engaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street Railway Committee of Council
John C Reed
Council
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Fraternal Union Sued Over Suicide Benefit Claim
Mrs Letitia P Dobbs through Arnold & Arnold sues Fraternal Union of America for 2400 policy on Oliver M Dobbs who died by suicide while insane at Gainesville Ga on April 26 the suit seeks 2000 principal plus interest arguing policy pays if suicide occurs during insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letitia P. Dobbs
Arnold & Arnold
Fraternal Union of America
Oliver M. Dobbs
Fraternal Union
Dobba
Gainesville
Syrup of Figs Promises Permanent Relief from Constipation
Historically people ignored lasting benefits and preferred quick fixes, but now it is known that Syrup of Figs provides permanent relief from habitual constipation. The genuine product is made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Peacock's School for Boys in Georgia
Peacock's School for Boys at 223 Peach Tree Street is a high class preparatory school. It promises selective admissions, thorough individual work, and rapid advancement for capable students. The school claims an enviable efficiency record and twenty three endorsements by prominent people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peacock’s School For
Georgia
Peacock's School
Peachtree Street
D. C. Peacock
Diamonds Demand Dazzle Shoppers In Local Sale
Diamonds to those interested in gems display hundreds of stones in dainty jewelry and settings awaiting selection. The tempting stock invites choice, with stones arranged for easy viewing and purchase opportunities in town.
Captain Frank Grant and the Utah gunboats in the Philippine War
This piece celebrates Capt. Frank Grant of Utah who led a flotilla of gunboats on the Pasig during the Philippine War. It links his river operations to the broader volunteer army, notes his rise from business life in Salt Lake City, and lauds the Utah Light Battery’s early battlefield role and its brevet major promotion.
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Gibraltar
Frank Grant
Philippines
Manila
Dewey
Grant
Oime
Frank
Leutenant
Munchausen
Pasig
Salt Lake City
New York
Salt Lake
Detroit
Kingston
Ontario
Great Lakes
National Guard
Utah
Utah National Guard
Mormon City
Bell
Mke
Kper
Young
Otis
Laguna de Bay
Tin-clad Laguna de Bay Boosted Manila Campaign
General Otis seized a crippled river steamer near Manila paid 36000 pesos for her and formed the Tin-clad Fleet under Major Grant. The boats, including Laguna de Bay, Geste, Covadonga, Napendar and Ocenela, supported river operations and helped force insurgents back on multiple fronts. The signal corps and ambulance crews earned praise for dangerous, critical work behind enemy lines.
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Manila
Otis
Laguna de Bay
Scotland
Grant
Great Lakes
Dewey
Pasig
Lawton
MacArthur
Geste
Covadonga
Ocenela
New Stone Building for Women Convicts at Milledgeville Planned
Milledgeville prison farm readies a new one story stone building for women to replace the fire damaged structure. Stone masons from penitentiaries toiled on the project with work starting immediately and completion expected in about three months. The Prison Commission also moves to add 1 009 acres to the Milledgeville farm, with options on adjoining land likely to close in the early fall for around seven to eight thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Prison Commission
Pearson
Millengeville
Veterans to Meet at Kennesaw for Annual Reunion
Survivors of Phillips and Cobb's Legions, famed Confederate units, resume their yearly gathering today at Kennesaw Mountain. Reunions began soon after the Civil War and have continued at this site, near Atlanta, where veterans recall early battles and organize the memory of their service.
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Phillips
Cobb
Kennesaw
Confederacy
Kennesaw Mountain
Atlanta
Ace Veukre
Chief Justice Seeks 2000 Damages in Insurance Case
Chief Justice T J Simmons of the supreme court sues Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York for 2000 alleging excessive assessments on a 5000 policy. Attorneys Hoke Smith and J C Peeples file the suit after Simmons refused increased demands and claims policy revoked. The petition states bi monthly payments began at 20.80 and rose with later assessments. Resin Goes Despite the Duty report mentions discrimination duty against ate Aust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Simmons
Supreme Court
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
New York
Hoke Smith
J. C. Peeples
Simmons
Justice Bimmons
Kaiser's Funeral for Dowager Empress in Potsdam Mausoleum
The Dowager Empress Frederick was buried beside her husband in the Friendenskirche mausoleum near Potsdam. Emperor William and King Edward led a solemn, grand procession with military bands, cadets, and clergy, ending with a simple service and prayers. Ambassador White received Emperor William's condolences afterward.
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Potsdam
Frederick
Friendenskirche
Bella
Wild Part
von Moltke
Gardes du Corps
Royal Page Corps
Military Academy
Berlin
Dryander
Astman
William
Cronberg
Edward
Emperor William
King Edward
Dragoon Guards
Queen Victoria
Coffin
Oiward
Alexandra
Christ
Grell
Weldhart
Associated Press
Ambassador White
White
Claims by Americans Before South African Commission in London
In London on August 13 the South African Compensation Commission heard Newton Crane for American claimants argue nine men expelled for plot against Lord Roberts were improperly arrested and deported. Major General Ardagh read letters including one from Lord Kitchener. US Consul Hay declined to guarantee the prisoners’ integrity. Crane urged broad protection for Americans, noting debatable legality and demanding compensation for abuses. Arctic explorer Baron Nordeneskjold dies in Stockholm at 81.
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South African Compensation Commission
London
Newton Crane
Lord Roberts
John C. Ardagh
Foreign Office
Lord Kitchener
United States
Adelbert
Hay
Salvation Army revival near depot draws crowds in Peters Street
The Salvation Army conducts a large tent revival near the Southern freight depot on Peters Street with many joining the ranks. Meetings run nightly at 8 o clock this week with a children's meeting Wednesday at 3 PM. In Chattanooga Kentucky Walter Montgomery a Black convict was killed at Brushy Mountain mines Monday evening when Guard H C Lowry fired on him as he tried to escape.
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Salvation Army
Peters Street
Chattanooga
Kenn
Walter Montgomery
Brushy Mountain
H. C. Lowry
Montgomery
Lowry
Five Dollar Gold Gift for DeBray Infant Child
Five ladies presented a five dollar gold coin through Chief Ball to the infant son of DeBray, sent with a note and box as a token of friendship and tribute to the father’s heroism. Contributions came via H. B. Palmer and others, with a message of fidelity and faith for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Ball
Pallceman DeBray
H. BE. W. Palmer
DeBray
Victor Moore
Charles Davis
W.T. Smith
Victoria Seals
Palmer
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Peachtree Head
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Watain
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Ohl
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Malolos
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Rio Grande
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Manila Bay
Admiral Dewey
Tropics
Ike Grant
War Department
Signal Corps
Hoya
Ampbulance Corps
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Kauffman
Army
Tain F. A. Grant
McClean
Mutual Reserve Life Associaton
Bt. Petersburg
Mureltl
AIRE
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Stockholm
Baron Adolf Erik Nordeneskjold
The
Guard Hills
Hartley
Congress St
Chicago
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Coin
Debray Child
Tyner
Seaboard Air Line
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Atlanta, GA
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Pryor and
Alabama Streets
Lienty
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
Peter Lynch
Whitehall Street
Pura
West Mitchell
Haa
Mason's
Woodbury
Millville
Kentucky Wonder
Aragon Goits Cormpany
Richmond
Mont Treargsts
W. S. Burkhart
Cincinnati
A. J. Hamrick
Gartrell Street
Stone Mountain
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