Seaboard Rumors Hint at Powerful Boston Links
Seaboard railroad discussions in Boston circles suggest T Jefferson Coolidge and Thomas F Ryan of New York are shaping future management. Atlanta financier Atkinson is said to gain influence as new interests push financing and potential ties with Morgan interests. Depot construction material is expected within ten days.
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Hon
Coral
Jefferson Cooltige
Thomas F Ryan
Gesdoard
Conrne Develom
Ath Nson
Atlanta
Respster
Evalern Terest
United
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Boston
Pers
Thomas P Ryan
Morton [Trust Company
New York
AJP Ling
J’ P. Morgan
Seaboard
Ryan
Morgan
Yrisco
Rock Island
Great Northwest
Sathwest
Southern Maes
Atkinson
Arta
United States
Ree
Williams
Tampa
Pia
J. Skelton Williams
Seaboard Air Line
South Florida
M. Atkinson
Leeaboard Air Line Railway
Qld Colony Trust Company
Old Colony Trust Company
Messrs Blair
Coolidge
Willams
Moonshining raids loom as Georgia corn yields rise
A Georgia revenue officer predicts a heavy moonshine season as good corn crops push illicit stills into action in the mountains. He notes many stills will be seized, leading to arrests and prison terms in Atlanta, with prisoners reflecting on confinement and its deterrent effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inmal Revenue Department
North Georgia
Atlantta
Atlanta
Jair
Justice Department
Meltal Stillers
First Car Load Work to Start on Building Site
Debris cleared from removed structures as the alte is nearly ready and material shipments begin. Spur tracks to the Central of Georgia lines connect Atlanta site, enabling rapid delivery. Officials including architects and engineers await the first brick as crews gear up. President Williams tours Florida tracks and refutes Boston takeover rumors. Anderson named city passenger agent for the Southern at St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roady
Atlanta
Ines
Central of Georgia
Bond Anderson
Southern
St. Louis
Olive Street
A. Baird
Mr. Anderson
Asheville
J. BE. Heyward
West Point Line Tickets Move Westward Motive Emerges
Woody of Lancaster Tex buys tickets for a party bound for Idaho as many Southerners seek new westward homes. The effort follows a pattern of travel toward the Pacific with a voyage plan and the leader recalling past trips. J B Hayward supplied tickets previously and may act as advance agent. A New York publishing house asks West Point line details to place traveling men in 5,000-plus towns along Newnan LaGrange West Point Opelika. Sam C Griswold to Tucson to aid ailing brother. A Jackson and T K Scott in Atlanta. George Foster Peabody, New York, travels via private car after Columbus Ga events.
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Woody
Lancaster
Tex
Idaho
Pacific Ocean
Mr. Hayward
Ittle
Actua Bly Advance
Heyward
Texas
Louisiana
New York
J B Hayward
Atlanta
West Point
Newnan LaGrange
Opelika
Sam C Griswold
Tucson
Ariz
Griswold
A. Jackson
Georgia
T K Scott
George Foster Peabody
Peabody
Columbus
Young Men’s Christian Association
Washington
Funeral for Peter Lynch at Immaculate Conception
Funeral services held yesterday at 10 o clock in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev Fathers Bazin Jackson and Hennessy officiated with a requiem mass and special music. A large crowd attended, including Atlanta volunteer fire company No 1 and Ancient Order of Hibernians divisions No 1 and 2. Pallbearers named John Morris M Haverty S L Nally E G Murphy J H Govan James Walsh Joseph Gavan John Getins. Interment at Oakland.
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Peter Lynch
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Father Bazin
Father Jackson
Father Hennessy
Atlanta Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Order of Hiberniany
John Morris
M. Haverty
SL Nally
E. G. Murphy
J. H. Govan
James Walsh
Joseph Gavan
John Getins
Oakland
Smuggled Celestials Drowned in Erie Canal Mishap
A wagon load of Chinese laborers being smuggled into the country overturned in Buffalo and fell into the Erie canal. Four of the passengers drowned. Local authorities report the mishap occurred on December 4 as the contraband group attempted the inland crossing.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Erie Canal
Judge Ormond Leaves Atlanta Park Board
Judge Walter B. Ormond retires from the Atlanta park commissioners and resigns as vice president and secretary. Jerome Jones named to succeed him as vp and secretary. mayor unlikely to appoint a replacement given short remaining term. Judge Ormond has served three years. grandson of former park chief Major Sidney Root.
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Walter B. Ormond
Board of Park Commissioners
Jerome Jones
Judge Ormond
Jones
Anl
Howell
Jess
Sidney Root
Park
Atlanta
Grant Park
Gossip at the Capitol and county boundary case heard
Secretary of State Phil Cook served as judge in a Baker and Early counties boundary dispute amid four hours of testimony. Engineer H Sheffield favored Early, with Baker represented by Sheffield and Powell. Governor Terrell paid $250 rewards to Sturges and Kent for Walker’s gin house arson conviction, while Attorney General Hart upheld payment. Justice Peacock complains of lacking a courthouse in Warren county amid jury trials in rain and sleet. Captain Hadley commissioned as leader of Company D Atanta Rifles, Fifth Georgia.
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Phil Cook
Baker
Early
W. E .Wooten
I J Hofmayer
Albany
Baker County
RH. Sheffield
A. G Powell
O H
Sheffield
Early County
Cook
Terrell
J. W. Sturges
W B Kent
Laurens County
T. B Walker
B F Garfield
Walker
Sturges
Kent
New Sturges
John C Hart
Lipon
Peacock
Mosgena
Warren County
Dieting, Grape-Nuts Restore Connecticut Woman's Health
A Connecticut woman, long plagued by indigestion and heart trouble, reports constant fear of sudden death and sickness from poor food. After starting Grape-Nuts, she improved dramatically, no longer needs medicines, and can walk ten miles daily.
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Napoleon
Connecticut
Worthing
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Enjoinment Threat Over Septic Tank Fight In City
Ward delegations from the first and fifth wards warn Alder man T D Longino and the board of health that they will seek to enjoin the use of the septic tank now operating on the Lester Furnace site if the third ward plans are not followed. Citizens from the third ward protested the tank, and a noon city hall visit was scheduled to inspect the proposed site. The board noted past complaints from residents while engineers insist septic tanks are the proper disposal method for night soil.
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T. D. Longino
Board of Health
Lester Furnace Company
Thtrd
Thd
Eldred
Lumpkin
Longino
Third Ward
First
Fifth Ward
Lester Crematory
Mozley's Lemon Elixir Promoted as Superior Laxative
An advertisement touts Mozley's Lemon Elixir as the most pleasant and effective laxative with rejuvenating claims. It mentions a sensational story of a cure and promises easy purchase through a Lowell Massachusetts company, urging readers to buy from dealers.
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Mozley
All Drugs
T W Jackson Tells His Side On Oakes Sult In Superior Court
Thomas W Jackson replies to a sult involving J D Oakes and a dispute over money. He corrects figures claiming Oakes received 610 and repaid 6.80, owes 320 with no interest, and disputes the matter tied to I B & L F McClellan. He notes a separate suit filed by J W Phillips & Co v Oakes and questions why a man of standing could be sued for 2 and garnished by Postal Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Jackson
J. D. Oakes
Oakes
Messrs. I. B
Gocket
James T Jackson Letter on Legal Action from 1903
Thomas W Jackson writes December 4, 1903, defending court action for recovering money owed. He claims the case valued at 250 dollars could have been settled for half, asserts no case against him or others, and argues pursuing legal remedies should not bar any claimant. He believes another suit against Mr Kes would not harm his standing and signs respectfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kesla
Lkely
Thomas W Jackson
Depot plans submitted for Madison and Mitchell corner
Building plans for a new depot by the Atlanta Terminal Company have been submitted to Building Inspector Pittman. He is examining the drawings and is expected to issue the construction permit within a few days. Morley’s Lemon Elixir is recommended for constipation with prompt relief. Available at all drug stores.
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Pittman
Madison and
Mitchell Streets
Atlanta Terminal Company
Morley
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Rogaml and Whitehall
Reid
Maier
Ormond
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M Hadley
At- Tanta Rifles
Georgia Regiment
ROYAL
Sant Pos
Pi Jain
C. Tboon Co
Saraepariile
Lowell
Mass
T. W. Jackson
D. Oakes
Mo Fe Book Co
Whitehall Street
Eiseman Bros
En Eiseman Bros
Whitehall St
Hess Shoes
Peste
Dr. Deimel
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