Atlanta Federal Prison and the Ruins of Old New Gate
The article contrasts the South Atlanta federal prison plans with the 1707 Old New Gate prison near Hartford. It notes a $3.1 million expansion, 1,200 double cells, a 2,400-seat chapel, a 30-foot wall, and life inside, including a wardenship, hospital, library, and school. It cites photographs by J. M. Nye and describes the old mine prison's grim conditions.
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J. M. Nye
Federal
Old
New Gate Prison
Hartford
Nimerolla
Phieonera
Atlanta
Ol New Gate
United States
At- Tanta
Crank Defies Police Judge in Hospital Feign Trial
In a peculiar case Recorder Broyles sentenced J. F. Haynes to sixty days in the city chain gang after he pretended severe illness to avoid arrest at a hotel. Haynes, a white man, fooled staff and police, caused a bedside crowd, then rode to the barracks in a patrol wagon. He was fined for contempt and for feigning illness before being sent to jail.
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Broyles
J. F. Haynes
Haynes
Grady Hospital
Williams House
Hetel
Baynes
Recemer Broyles
Slaynes
Recorter Brayles
Neltho
Alch
Tin Tan
Atlanta
Canton
Stabe
Will Stanford
Austin
Recorders ‘Court
Stanford
Decatur Street
Stanford Stanford
Licen
Huoberd
J. M. High Co Offers 400 Dollars in Premiums in Draw
In Atlanta the J. M High Company showcases sixteen premium prizes valued around 400 dollars in a Christmas giveaway. Shoppers earn tickets with gold trading stamps based on purchases, with a December 24 drawing by a Constitution board to award each premium. Store decorations thrill visitors with elaborate lighting and window displays.
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Hunter Street
J. M High Company
Atlanta
J. M. High Company
the Constitution
Sem
Christ mas cards to suit buyers at Buch Book Co
A damaged OCR fragment indicates Buch Book Co offers a large selection of Christmas cards calendars and children's books priced to fit small and large buyers with a price point around 7.56 dollars. The notice mentions sale terms and a catalog style listing in a retail context.
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Buch! Book Co
Tax Payments Lead Fulton County Toward Prosperity
Tax collector A P Stewart reports about $20 000 in payments received yesterday, most in small sums, keeping Fulton County ahead of last year by roughly $2 000. Big taxpayers will mail in checks. many small payments come from wives and children. The Atlanta criminal court opens a December term with about ninety cases, while the Fulton grand jury reconvenes December 9 to handle Tower cases. W T Sherman Vincent defends a suit for alimony, claiming settlement efforts with Clarke failed. Numerous property deeds and loan records follow, detailing transfers on Baker and Arthur streets, Ashland, Capitol, and Means Streets, among others, reflecting ongoing real estate activity in the city.
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A P Stewart
Fulton County
Stewart
Criminal Court of Atlanta
A W Calhoun
John Corrigan
Fulton County Grand Jury
Justices of the Peace
City Recorder
W. T. Sherman Vincent
Clarke
Becausa
Georgia Boys for Navy Enlist Twenty-Five in Atlanta
Lieutenant L C Richardson and fellow officers ship twenty five Georgia youths to the American navy after a week in Atlanta. Most enlisted as apprentices with parental consent, a few as machinists. The group heads to Cumberland Maryland, praised as a strong new Georgia precedent in naval enlistment.
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Marine
Atlanta
L. C. Richardson
Stave Taday
Cumberland
Richardson
Georgia
Brumby
Navy
Empire State of the South
Annapolis
Charleston
Central of Georgia Extends Line to Florala Alabama
The Columbian Hook Co announces hand painted china and novelties at 81 Whitehall. Central of Georgia Railway extends its line to Florala Alabama, completing the Sellersville to Florala section. Trains 17 and 18 now run through from Albany to Florala and Albany to Florala.
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China
Columbian Hook Co
Whitehall At
Central OF Georgia Railway
Florala
Als
Sellereie
Filorala
Ala
Albany
Sellersville
Atlanta Seeks Funds for Model City Exhibit at World Fair
More than half of the 2500 needed for Atlanta to participate in the Model City exhibit at the World’s Fair has been raised. Secretary Cooper reports daily contributions as committees work under President Maddox to determine the remaining amount. A letter from H M Ashe prompted responses about using a local tall building versus a foreign owned depot, with officials stressing the depot’s benefits and the Model City’s role as gateway to the fair.
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South
Atlanta
Congress
Premont
Axtrs
Federal
Colle
Tufted States Penitentiary
Cooper
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
R F Maddox
Howell
Maddox
Baccatelo
H. M. Ashe
Aim
Iowa
A M Ashe
South Pryor Street
St. Louisa
Union
Poulevard
Central Square
Kelsey
Aventa
Jane
Atlanta International Exposition Debate Over Foreign Capital
W G Cooper defends use of outside capital in Atlanta industry while noting several directors of railroads and lines are Georgia or Crorgins. He argues foreign investment fuels wage pages and建筑 growth, praising local effort to attract investors and keep trade thriving.
Buy Early For Holiday Presents At Buehl Book Co
The notice promotes buying early to secure a good selection of holiday presents at Buehl Book Co located at 68 White. It urges readers to shop now to avoid missing items as the season approaches.
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Buehl Book Co
Through Glospera to San Francisco by Rail
Daily from St Louis via Missouri Pacific and Denver and Rio Grande routes through the Rockies and Salt Lake City. Low rates to meeting G A F in August. Tickets on sale July 31 to August 1, with final limit October 15, various route or same route to go and return. Rate from Atlanta, Ga. For illustrated pamphlets and maps, write I E Rehlander, traveling passenger agent, No 12 West Ninth Street, Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Glospera
San Francisco
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railway
Denver
Rio Granda
Rockies
Salt Lake City
G. A. FR
Auegust
Atlanta
Rehlander
West Ninth Street
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Atlanta Federal Prison
First U.S. Penitentiary
Moyer
McClaughry
America
Washington
Massachusetts
Akill
Hell
Crank
J. J. Haynes
Recorder
J. M. High CO
Maier & Berkele, Jewelers
Whitehall Street
Bellwood Avenue
Queen Morris
William Bundy Smith
Baker Street
Butler Street
W. C. Lawrence
J E Brown
L. E. Whitler
Arthur Street
Georgia Savings Bank
Avary Street
Mutual Loan and Banking Company
Larkin Street
Vance Peterson
Merchants and Wmechanics' Banking and Loan Company
Glenn Street
Oakland Avenue
Ann Augusta Allen Torince Peterson
Sallie McIdam
Atlanta Banking and Savings Company
Delaware Avenue
Moses A Robinson
John A Smith
Means Street
R J
Cook
Alex Dittler
Superior Court
Bridget Kane
Nestle G Cheeves
Mitchell and
Mangham Streets
George Johnson
Germanila Savings Hank
Hillard Street
Mary Eb, Wilson
Hibernia Savings Building and Loan
Georgia Boys
Title Guarantee & Trust Co
Empire Building
Lapponi v. Lapponi
Leo XIII
Pius X
Lappant
Rome
San Giovanni Calbrite
del Batebene Tretelti
Buefalo Lithia
Lithia
Giuleppi Lafponi
Sax
Giovanni Calibria
del Fatebene Fratelii
Academy of Medicine of
A. Gabriel Pouchet
Public Hygiene of
France
Paris
Lapponi
Buffalo Lithia
Buffalo Lithia Springs
Virginia
Georgia Corporation
J W Eggis
Monema
Southers
Spencer
Sam Inman
Atlanti
Central
Waver Howell
Captain English
Najor F Hanon
Crorg
West Point
Ttme
H M Atkinson
Seaboard
St Louis
W. G. Cooper
Ally Sincere
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall St
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