Beefsteak Club Formed After Private Atlanta Beefsteak Feast
A private beefsteak party hosted by Samuel Russell Bridges at the Kimball for groomsmen and friends featured aprons and chef hats, no forks, fingers eating, and a touring cartoon by Gregg showing Bridges with lyceum stars. The event spawned a permanent Beefsteak Club with Charles J. Bayne as president.
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Samuel Russell Bridges
Kimball
Ralph Bingham
Mr. Gregg
Constitution
Bridges
Lyceum
Miss Barrymore Attends Orpheum Show with Vaudeville Guests
Miss Othel Barrymore attended an Orpheum matinee in Atlanta with her company and Nate Wills. The program included Jacobs' acrobatic dogs and the Wentworths' clown dog. Barrymore praised Joe Flynn and Teddy, while Wills enjoyed Flynn's performance. Barrymore plans to be at the Grand later the same day as the theater bills a strong week.
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The
Orpheum
Othel Barrymore
Nate Wills
Jacobs
Wentworths
Miss Barrymore
Mr. Wilts
Mr. Wils
Joe Flynn
Teddy
Flynn
Nat’ Wills
Mr. Wills
Biféu
Atlanta
Fires at Hawkinsville cause substantial losses in two blazes
Hopkinsville Kentucky dispatch reports two fires causing about 37 000 dollars in destruction. A storage house of the Plant wrew Association at Pembroke burned early this morning with 20 000 bushels of wheat and no tobacco lost about 5 000 dollars. A Hopkinsville fire this morning added about 19 000 dollars to the tally.
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Hopkinsville
Plantwrew Association
Pembroke
Manier Fund Grows as Donations Increase
The Manter fund gains momentum with another fifteen dollars added from the Atlanta Turn Verein purse. The initial gift of 10430 was received Sunday night and subsequent boosters from Twinners raise the total, listing contributors such as Pred Hoch, Charlea Westerner, Steve Grady, Philip Poder, Fred Fisher, L P Hunerkopf, J. E. Dean, Amda Baker, and others. A Washington Herald note adds that the town had limited support last year amid changes and a revival debate.
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Manter
Atlanta
Turners
Charlea Westerner
W. Lambert Steve Grady
Philip Poder
Fred Fisher
L P. Hunerkopf
J. E. Dean
Amda Baker
Trial On Today For Black Man In Murder Case
Judge Hammond urges public to suspend judgment until evidence is heard in the Andrew Johnson murder case. Johnson faces trial in Judge Roan's court at 9 am for the killing of Officer Muinter, with Wilbur Church as a key witness linked to the defendant's claim of accident during a scuffle.
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Andrew Johnson
Pothanan Manier
Roan
Wilbur Church
Johnnson
Atlanta
Hammond
W. R. Hammond
TE H
Chapman
Muinter
Court House
Daily Papers
TL Am
Absconder Walker Near Capture in Ensenada
Walker, former president of Universal Savings Bank in New Britain Connecticut, sought by extradition, was traced to Ensenada Mexico but fled before arrest. A request from the U.S. ambassador prompted a police search, with authorities later indicating he may have relocated to San Diego California. No further sightings reported.
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Walker
Mexico City
William
Universal Savings Bank
New Britain
Conn
Ensenada
California
Thompson
Foreign Office
Celso Vega
Ensen
No Second Term for Rice in City Water Board
Frank P. Rice, president of the water board, announced he will not seek reelection or serve another term. Commissioners Duncan and Lake also declare they will not stand again. Council will choose successors to all three next Monday.
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Rice
Doencan
Leke
Frank P. Rice
The
Water Board
Constitution
Duncan
Lake State
Grape-Nuts Claims Weight Gain for Families
A letter touts Grape-Nuts as a remedy for indigestion and weak health from heavy meat diets. The author says both husband and wife gained substantial weight and improved digestion after switching to the cereal, with others noting relief and better appetites. The piece promotes Postum Co claims and references The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek, Mich
Wellville
Pikes
Warmer Today for Atlanta Weather Foretold
The forecast calls for warmer temperatures in Atlanta with fair skies possible later in the week. Yesterday was cold and the night cooled further by about eight degrees from a 30 degree average. Forecaster Marbury hopes to present favorable weather for Santa, shopping, and daily plans amid a whimsical aside about a city gopher and a courting story.
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Marbury
Santa Claus
Atlanta
Gopher
Adulterated Vinegars Targeted by Georgia Officials
Commissioner T G Hudson summons twenty three Atlanta Macon Savannah and Brunswick grocers charged with selling adulterated misbranded vinegars State Food Inspector P A Motttvin collected samples from thirty three grocers in the named cities McCandless reports twenty three samples contained no apple vinegar and acids injurious to health Apple growers say adulteration harms the industry Adulterators face court next Monday with names of the grocers listed from Atlanta Macon and Savannah firms and manufacturers named including Pixie Vinegar Works of Atlanta
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T. G. Hudson
Atlanta
Macon
Savannah
Brunawick
P. A. Motttvin
McCandless
Commission
McCandlesa
Hudson
Wright
Hart
W. T. Gatlin
Marietta Street
Thompson Bros
Peters Street
Robinson & Caloway
Peters
R. L. Asbell Son
Alverson Bros
Forsyth Street
J. M. Bailey
Petera Street
Cochran Grocery Company
Patars Street
J. W. Mec- Williams
East Atlanta
H. Merritt
L. W. Rogers
J. B Whitehead
C. B. Holleman
Co. B. Moora
Ea Deviin
Buford & Co
C.‘Amheiter
Savannsh
Columbus to Meet Birmingham in City Basketball Clash
The Columbus M. C. A. basketball team will host the strong Birmingham team in the city for a game in December. The Birmingham squad finished last season undefeated. The event will include a social activity alongside the basketball contest.
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Birmingham
Columbus
Sneolal
Columbus ¥. M. C. A
Atiany
Independent Compressers Plead for Higher Cotton Rates
Hearings dominated Wednesday as judge John Cangler hears petitions from the independent compress companies led by Toccoa Elberton Union Riverside and Covington seeking restorement of cotton compression rates to about 16 cents per 100 pounds. Atlantic Compress Company owned by railroads is accused of monopolistic practices. Seaboard attorney J Randolph Anderson argues railroads control or lease compresses and deny independents. The commission will issue a decision later.
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Railroad Commission
John §. Cangler
Toccoa
Elberton
Union Compress
Warehouse
Riverside
Covington
Atlantic Compress Company
Atlantic
J. ‘Randolph Andersen
Savannah
Seaboard
Akers
Inman
Akers ‘& Inman Company
Atlantic Compress
John D. Little
Tragic Minneapolis double shooting shocks two children
George Stimson killed his wife as she slept and then shot himself, in Minneapolis. Police found the couple’s two young children crying at a window after the tragedy occurred late Monday night and was discovered hours later.
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Qunneapolis
Minn
George Stimson
City Water Pump Deal Reaches Fresh Terms After Conference
After hours of discussion the water board moved to redraw the contract with Win econgin Engine Company. C T Myers and W P Bloodgood urged terms aligning with board wishes. The dispute centered on note delivery dates and interest terms, with a two minute pause before Myers agreed to proceed with revisions.
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Winecongin Engine Company
C. T. Myers
W. P. Bloodgood
Mason
Ofiteciala
Myers
President Rice
Bloodgood
Mr. Myers
City contract sealed after proviso on pump installation notes
The proposition was acceptable with a proviso that if the company deviated from city work on installing the pump, the notes would be delivered 30 days after erection. The condition was accepted and the contract closed. President will sign the center for the city.
Lemaire Opera Glasses Featured for Christmas Gift
The Water Galierd Optical Co. announces the largest importation order of Lemaire opera glasses shipped to Atlanta for Christmas. Stock is limited. customers advised to select now and reserve while supplies last. Located at 75 Peachtrey.
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Atlanta
Waterer Galierd Optical Co
Peachtrey
Coalty Fire at Cincinnati Stuns Residents
A fire in Cincinnati caused sizable property loss with insured coverage around 76 percent. Officials say damages are estimated near 529 to 638 dollars, and road disruption persists as investigators assess the scene.
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Coatly
Cincinnati
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Washington ‘Herald
Ofer Manier
Roth
Mita
Georgia
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H. J. Heins
Pixie Vinegar Works
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J. ¢ Randolph Anderson
EEM Cigaretts
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