High Roller Atherton Locked Up Over Forgery
Atherton alias Shepard, a city high roller tied to race betting, has been jailed at the police barracks on forgery charges after passing worthless checks to a grocer and a pool hall. He says gambling losses led to “dead broke” status and that he intended to cover the checks with settling funds later.
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HH. D. Atherton
Atherton
Shepard
Ais A. Woods & Sons
No. 50 Street
the Constitution
Atlanta
Fool Rooms
Gem of a Place Opens on the Viaduct in Atlanta
A newly opened establishment on the Peachtree side of the viaduct impresses with electric lighting, quarter oak furnishings, a cigar stand, and a polished oak counter. Proprietor D B Hollis invites friends as John Connally and Dave Strauss manage the bar and cigar stand with four years at the Aragob hotel. Two entrances from the viaduct and Wall Street link the venue to city life.
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Atlanta
Piccadilly
Parlhian Boulevard
New York
OxTess
Peachtree
D. B. Hollis
John Corn Nally
Dave Strauss
Aragob Hotel
Tandem kite system could extend Marconi range
William A. Eddy proposes an improved tandem kite setup combining Major Baden-Powell’s kites to reach 3000 feet. He argues higher altitude will greatly extend wireless telegram range, potentially from 1000 miles to over a thousand miles, if distant receiving ships also elevate their receiving wires.
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Marconi
New York
William A. Eddy
Maconi
Baden-Powell
Holdy
Supplementary Information Chicago Tribune Snippet
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune features a dialogue about a $50 bill and a dog purchase. The page captures a casual exchange with disputes over change and honesty. The excerpt highlights a spoken conflict centered on money and a pet purchase.
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Chicago Tribune
George
Le Maire Opera Glasses Sale at Kellam Moore’s
Finest stock in the city offered at Kellam Moore’s store located at 42 North Broad Street in the Prudential building. Agents advertise a premium selection of opera glasses for reliable viewing and refined use.
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LE Maire Opera
Kellam_ Moore's
N. Broad’ St
Prudential Building
Tribute Paid To Porter King In Georgia House
The Georgia House yesterday paused its debate to pay tribute to Porter King of Fulton County who died during the current session. Resolutions praising his character and career as a lawyer and statesman were adopted by a rising vote, with readings and speeches from multiple representatives.
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House of Representatives
King
Mfe
Wright
Floyd
Q N
John E. White
Slaton
Egleston
Houston
Hall
Gary
Richmond
House Journal
Price Still Wishes To Sell The Hidden Wealth In Monroe
A letter from H Price in Monroe Georgia asserts he knows the hidden treasure bracing a $5,000 to $8,000 claim. He disputes Atlanta Constitution reporter Bruffey and offers a $100 cash prompt to any who help secure the wealth, insisting he remains a law abiding citizen and open to discussions until Christmas while denying any legal violation.
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Price
H. Price
Walton News and Courier
Monroa
Constitution
Mr. Bruffey
Monroe
Mr. Béltor
Atlanta Constitution
E. C. Bruffey
Nomé
Hruffey
Tolman
Atlanta
Mooney
Bruffey
Mr. Jones
Broffey
N. Oh
State political gossip from Elbert and Milledgeville notes
Elberton reports Colonel James M. Smith may run for governor amid shifting support with Pope Brown and J. M. Terrell’s allies watching. Milledgeville sanitarium panel praises economy and care, while minority report withdrawn. A. M. Deal seen as possible next house speaker. W. B. Albertson named assistant state bank examiner. Wright dispensary bill dead after veto. Emerson H. George denies school commissioner bid. E. W. Watking floated for Congress in the Fifth District.
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James M. Smith
Oglethorpe
Elbert County
Pope Brown
Smith
Brown
J. M. Terrell
Hilbert County
local report on robbery charge in Carrollton Georgia
Special Justice W Merrell announced that a young man named Felix Rollins is charged with robbing the horse belonging to Henry Parker near Mandeville in the northern part of the county. The incident reportedly occurred on the night of the 6th, with Parker and his family away at the time. The value of the horse and gear is listed as about 3800 dollars, including some eyeglasses.
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Congress
E. W. Watking
Giimer
Dr. Watking
Nifth
Carrollton
W. ‘Merrell
Felix Rollins
Henry Parker
Mandeville
Parker
Onesea
Tered
Fulton County Tax Sales Continue Amid Parcel Listings
State and Fulton County tax sales continue with numerous properties in Atlanta and Fulton described in detail. Properties include land lots in the 14th and 17th districts, city lots on Georgia Avenue and Pine streets, and parcels within Cole subdivision, Callaway survey, and Windsor Street area. Names appear as Lucius Rogers, Ben A Seals, Kate Smith executrix, Silas Smith, A A Tynes, A J West, Samuel W Wilkes, and W H Wright, with tax year 1900 levies and notices covering multiple parcels and wards in Atlanta.
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Saliety
Pear Street
Grape Street
Grane
Lucius Rogers
State End
Towit
State of
Georgia
Fulton
Center Street
Cleveland Street
Callaway
Ben A. Seals
Ben
A. Seals
Fulton County
Dorcas Floyd
Martha Smith
Caroling
Melsonough
Iyime
Iruston’county
W.B. Smith
Peeplaw, Streat
Silas Smith
Sies Smith
Atate
Algo
Logan Avenue
Robinson Avenue
Logan
Samuel
Goode’ & Co
L. W. Stacy
Atlanta
Maple Street
Hunter
Carter
Atrest
Tlanta
A. A. ‘Tynes
Fifa
Seid Fot
A. A. Tynes
Georgia Avenue
A. J. West
Aldo
Windsor Street
Georgia’ Avenue
Eades
Directlon
E. E. West
E. EB. West
Fullengaunt
Gardon
Wald
Harper
Samul
New Heaswell
Alice Willams
Azainet
Land and Agast
Alice
Augata
West Street
Wirtstrest
Bouprie and Herrapn
WW. H. Wright
W. H. Wright
Gordon Street
Holderness
Beachera
Zachery
Zochery
Sherriff
Weather and Train Schedules Reported in Dated Dispatch
The bulletin forecasts rain in Bat Ned Virginia turning to snow Saturday night, then clearing Sunday with much colder winds. Similar cold, clearing trends extend to North and South Carolina, Western Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. Incoming and outgoing Central of Georgia, Western and Atlantic, Atlanta and West Point lines show train arrivals and departures with multiple stops and times across several routes.
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Washinton
Virginia
North
South
Carolina
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Through Coaches and Sleepers on the Southern Railway
The Southern Railway offers through coaches and Pullman sleepers from Atlanta to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York with dining cars and observation cars. Trains depart Atlanta at noon daily, arriving Washington at 7:00 am and New York at 12:40 pm. Other routes include the United States Fast Mail to New York, connections for Virginia and Carolina resorts, and services to Cincinnati, Louisville, Evansville, Memphis, Kansas City, and Jacksonville. Rates, berths, and schedules available at Kimtal House Corner or Union Depot.
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Georgia, Southern and Florida Railway
Florida
Havana
Cuba
Nassau
N. P
Pullman
America
Atlanta
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
United States
Waco
Richmond
Norfolk
Virginia
Carolina
Teaver
New Yorka
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Ste Egy
Louisville
Sintrates
Atlante
Euymaio
Lenivville
Cera
Chennadh
Louisvile
Kansas City
Jaeraphis
Ransay City
de Ceccbes
Memphis
Hoag
Denver
West
Pne Florida Limited
Cosches
Jnckronville
Inville
Kimtal House Corner
Linion
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Ming
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Webel St
Sen
Sanatarium
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Gay
Tutt
Dr. Tutt
J-Fairleich
Platte Cannon
Col. Tutt
Sullivan
Sheaton & Smith
Iuinh
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Fred
A. C. Brigeoe
L . Arnold
Whitehall
Atlants
Nashville
St. Louis
Montgomery
Little Rock
Galveston
Shreveport
Maine
Castornis
Eawalyclu
Whitehall St
Auguts
Nnoxville and Northern Railway Company
Gaid Company
Sale Company
Bank of the Manhattan Company
Wall Street
New Yorkery
Smth
Hammond & Sith
Prudential
Knoxville
Northern Y Railway CC
Henry K. McHarg
Dorsey
H. Brewster
Albert Howell, Jr
Dorsey, Brewster & Howell
Pryor
Hunter Streets
Atindta
Enn
Hugh. V. Washington
Macon
Ve&l
Sauik Y
Anstell, Ga
George E. Johnson& Co
M. A. Fall
M. A. Tall
Alabama Etreet
Fall
Iad
George FE. Johnson
M.A. Fall
Olng Wey
HE Hewes
Laland
Dian
Senechotigne
Gkaters Ation
MS Ofealo
High Roller
H. D, Atherton
South Georgia
Lumble. CO
Hunter St
Madison
Milledgeville
T. C. Powell
J.D. Howard
Baldwin County
Alien
Baldwin
Faber
Deal
Bulloch
M. Deal
Hig Paisn
Howe
W.B. Albertson
Éulbertson
Cundier
Aome
Senate
House
General Assembly
Emerson H. George
Morgan County
Glenn
Mr. George
Peachtree Road
G. W. Adair
Aay, Avies
Allied Arts” Shoe +Company
Alabama St
Atlanta, Georgia
Paote
T. P
Kimball House
Atlanta, Ga
C. B. Rhodes
C.P. A
Fr. Ry
Macon, Ga
Trunks
Alapama St
Wallace & Company
Gilvy St
Decemer
Abe
Lowry National Bank of Atlanta
D. m
Benders
Peetary
Eph T. Orme
Caehter
Robert Tps Lowry
M. M. Matick
Peachtree ‘Street
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Boro
Joneeboro
Savannah
Jonesboro
Hapeville
Ami
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Cam Bapevi
Atlantic
Cape To
Crdville
Maristta
Augusta
Atlanta and
West Point
Arnday
LaGrange
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A. BR
Haan Ae
Fnorville
Knoxrville
Abliene
Pupratn Olnaz
Wuarie Ctr
Sean
Charlotte
Chattanooga
Chicago
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Huron
Clear
I—Id
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Lear
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Mobile
New Orleans
North Platte
Palestine
Raleigh
Bapty Clear
Ane
Pani
Tampa
Vicksburg
Wilmington
Par Chou
B. Marbury
Southern Railway
Yl Ponenwemte
Ion A
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