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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1904
Page
7
Passing Throng Recalls Grim Letter Hoax Mystery
The article recounts a startling hoax about a friend’s supposed death and a staged funeral invitation. It links the tale to an Atlanta man who received the letter from Hawkinsville, then learned the friend died in south Georgia. The piece also mixes local chatter on noise from wagons, artist John Cecil Clay, Kishineff relics, and regional arrivals at Piedmont and Kimball hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Equitable
Hawkinsville
Terestrial
Anthony
Caesar
Land of the Living
Georgia
John Cecil Clay
Piedmont
Mr. Crayls
Chandler Harris
Reader
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Mr. Clay
Mr. Jay
South
Uncle Remus
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. Harris
Mr. Riley
Washington
Thomas Nelson Page
John Fox, Jr
Clay
The
Sat
Grim Atlanta Weather Shuts Streets as Microbes Roam
A bleak Atlanta day brought sleet slush and chill dampness as cold weather dominated streets. The piece notes grim skies, slick ice, and widespread discomfort while doctors, druggists, and undertakers play their parts in a city seeking relief from the gloomy mood. The forecast hints at possible rain or changes in weather within thirty days. Social services and religious meetings are planned including Bible teaching and elementary studies for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Jacobs
Jacobs
Atlanta
New York
Gus
Weather Department
Alliance Home Opened In Corner Courtland East Cain
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Home at Courtland avenue and East Cain street was formally opened yesterday with services held at the residence. Other services are scheduled for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian and Missionary Alliance
The
Courtland Avenue
East-Cain Street
Death of Peter P Knox Dignified Atlanta Resident Dies
Peter P Knox aged 75, longtime Atlanta resident, died yesterday morning at 8 at 443 East Fair Street after weeks of illness. He leaves wife and six children Ella Cunningham BR Hastett Ada Knox Charles Knox R F Knox Walter Knox. Funeral at 3:30 this afternoon at his home and body to Social Circle tomorrow for interment at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter P. Knox
Atlanta
Ilast Fair Street
Knox
Mr. Knox
Ella K. Cunningham
BR. V. Hastett
Ada Knox
Decision in Asphalt Case Declares Syracuse Firm's Claim Void
Caracas January 28 The federal supreme court in full session ruled Warner and Quinlan of Syracuse New York cannot possess the Felicidad mine part of the Bermudez asphalt lake. The court held the Bermudez concession valid but the Felicidad claim invalid for lack of proper title transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Caracas
Federal Supreme Court
Gophalt
Messrs. Warner and Quinlan
N. Y
Fellcidad Eee
Bermudez
New York
New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company
Felicidad
Messrs
P. & Deck Bankrupt in Waynesboro
Waynesboro Georgia January 31 P and Deck a well known merchant of Waynesboro is closed and goes into voluntary bankruptcy Assets 32000 Mabintien 62500.
University of Georgia to hear Bishop Gailor in baccalaureate
Athens reports Bishop Thomas F. Gailor of Tennessee will preach the baccalaureate sermon at UGA commencement next June after Chancellor Hill extended the invitation and Gailor accepted. The university also plans dormitory space in New College third floor to house twenty four students, with chemistry and biology occupying remaining floors after Science hall fire damage. Two Lampkins freed after committal trials with no link to Lake Montgomery robbery. A basement fire in the Athens Y M C A building caused minor damage of about 100 dollars. Judge Russell postpones Thad Boyd murder case hearing to February 8 and will hear other motions then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Thomas F. Gailor
Tennessee
University of Georgia
Hill
Gailor
Aince
University
Prudential Committee
New College
Science Hall
Lampkins
Wink
Cal Lampkin
Lake Montgomery
Young Men's Christian Association
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al H. Wilson
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E. T. Winston
United States Army
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St. Louie
R. Pp. Evins
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Macon
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Cordele
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Mobile
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Chattanooga
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Pela
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Bland County
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R. O. Alexander
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