Memorial to L P Grant Proposed for Grant Park
A city committee from the general council and the park commission met to plan a memorial to L P Grant who gave Grant Park to the city. A $1000 appropriation will fund designs and the monument, likely placed at the north end of the lake in Grant Park behind the two can non. Designs from the Architectural Arts League may be submitted.
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General Council
L. P. Grant
Grant Park
Park Commission
Grant
Council
Harrison
Hancock
Johnston
Hurtel
Park Pourt
Dan Cary
Councilman
Carey
Architectural Arts League
Rates on vegetables fought by Florida
Washington february 8 unreason able excessive and discriminatory rates on fruits and vegetables from Florida points to various destinations in the united states are alleged to be charged by northern and eastern railroads. The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association of Jacksonville filed the case against the Atlantic Coast Line and other interstate carriers. Final arguments were submitted to the Interstate Commission with briefs from both sides. The case covers tariffs on all transportation of Florida produce to every part of the country, with a decision expected in a few days.
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Washington
Florida
United
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
Jacksonville
Atlantic Coast Line Rairoads
Interstate Commission
Mass Meeting in Waycross Signals Early Campaign
In Waycross Georgia on February 3 a mass meeting is called by the county democratic executive committee to elect new committees. The move is treated as the opening gun of a heated campaign with multiple candidates for nearly every office, aiming for a brisk primary in April or May.
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Waycross
Spe
Eralj
Democratic Executive Committee
Richest Preacher Howell Dies in New York at 86
New York February 3 The Rev Dr Richard Lewis Howell famed as the richest preacher in the United States dies at his home aged 86 He was son of A Allen Howell of Wheeling W Va and nephew of Admiral Howell A longtime Episcopal clergyman he devoted himself to philanthropy after 1900 His fortune grew through real estate holdings including three Manhattan properties sold for 4 150 000 in 1904 He served as rector of churches in Philadelphia Washington and Sandusky Ohio He married twice first wife Mary L Ruch of Philadelphia who died eight years ago and second wife Gwendolyn Whistler of Baltimore niece of the artist Whistler
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New York
Richard Lewis Howell
United States
Howell
A. Alelen Howell
Wheeling
W. Va
Admiral Howel
New York City
de. Howell
Philadelphia
Washington
Sandusky
Ohio
Mary L., Ruch
Gwendolyn Whistler
Baltimore
Griffin Club Working For Big Cotton Mill
In Griffin Georgia the Commercial Club reports active efforts by New York capitalists to establish a large cotton mill. Letters seeking information on labor and power have arrived from promoters. If secured Griffin would boast the most cotton mills in Georgia.
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Griffin
Commercial Club
New ‘York
Georgia
Bughouse Too Much for Perih in Bellevue Hearing
Four medical witnesses testified that Lawrence Perih of the Baltimore family is of unsound mind and should be committed to an institution under restraint. Perth reacted when told of Bellevue commitment, saying it’s enough to make any man mad to be shot around from bughouse to bughouse.
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New York
Lawrence Perih
Baltimore
Perth
Bellevue
Yowling of Pet Cats Saves Woman's Life
Fire alarm traced to the kitchen where fifteen pet cats lived. The cats' loud yowling woke Margaret Teresa, 60, and her sister Agave Mulvey, 15, allowing a rescue attempt that left four cats suffocated and Teresa badly burned. she died despite efforts to save her pets.
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Ergsn Mulvey
Margaret
Ise Terena
Wahi
Miss Teresa
Snub to Ballinger given by the Senate
Washington February 3 Secretary Ballinger today faced a Senate communication fragment claiming his actions drew disapproval. Senator Heyburn asserted no cabinet officer nor the president has authority to force a bill’s reference to a committee on territories.
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Washington
Ballinger
Senate
Aladko
Heyburn
Hacon
Himelf
Governor Grants Webb Two Week Stay of Execution
Willard Webb, condemned for criminal assault on Mrs. Exa Brown in Cobb County, received a two week respite from Governor Brown to permit Blair and Mozely to present alibi evidence. Attorneys plan to prove two white ladies saw Webb at his father’s home miles away at the time and to disputed dog testimony, arguing Webb may be innocent or unlikely to have committed the crime.
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Willard Webb
Cobb County
Exa Brown
Brown
Blair & Mozely
Webb
Marietta
Unveil Statue to William Goebel in Frankfort Ceremony
In Frankfort Kentucky on February tenth anniversary of William Goebel death was marked by unveiling a marble and bronze monument above his grave in the state cemetery. His brother Arthur Goebel was buried nearby after devoting his life to convict those responsible for the murder. The Kentucky General Assembly adjourned in respect, and former Governor J C W Beckham presided as master of ceremonies.
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Frankfort
Willam Goebel
Kentucky
Arthur Goebel
Kentucky General Assembly
J. C. W Beckham
William Goebel
Lillie Goebal
Phoenix
Ariz
Beckham
United States
James B.‘Mccreary
Goebel
Flynt to Announce for Congress in Sixth District
Griffin Georgia February specials Agnew Bloodworth of Forsyth announces candidacy for Congress to succeed incumbent H L Bartlett. Judge J S Flynt of the city likely to announce soon. With Bartlett in the race, a three way contest may develop in this district.
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Griffin
C. H. B. Bloodworth
Forsyth
H. L. Bartlett
J. 5. Flynt
Bartlett
Flynt
Broadworth
Weather forecast calls for fair, turning colder today
Official forecast notes today will be fair then colder with temperatures dropping to 25 by Saturday morning. Brisk west to northwest winds are expected as the day progresses, with the outlook issued yesterday by the weather service.
Unsettled Weather in Atlanta, Cold Downstate Looms
Weather expert notes unsettled conditions for Georgia with a Friday fall to around 26 degrees Saturday morning. Thursday rain left streets slick and mud across downtown Atlanta while winds shifted west in the afternoon. The article also mentions upcoming shows and a reviewer’s reaction, reflecting city life amid changing weather.
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Atlants
Georgia
von Herrmann
Atlanta
Gopher
Rutherford
Players’ Club of
Billy Sands
Aycock Dies at Carrollton Home in Georgia
J A Aycock died at his Carrollton Georgia home after six months illness. A pioneer in cotton seed and fertilizer business, he helped build the Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers Association and served as its president. Survived by his wife and relatives, the funeral will be held in Carrollton this afternoon.
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Ward
Atlanta
J. A. Aycock
Carrollton
Aegoélation
Georgia
Hutchinson
Aycock
a@ plone grand
Jess
A Ibi Ae
Mandeville Ming
Mr. Aycock
Fils
Jena Threes
Song
Tax Executions Against Macon Railway and Light Company
At the request of Macon city council, Comptroller General Wright issued executions against Macon Railway and Light Company for 1908 and 1909 taxes totaling 6571.45 and 6642.58. The company withholds taxes pending settlement over disputed light bills, arguing payment should wait for city bills. Prior executions for 1906 and 1907 remain unsettled and enforcement incomplete.
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Macon
W. A. Wright
Macon Railway and Light Company
Lighta Furnisher
Compfroller -General
Reward Offered for Hickman Slaying in Augusta
Governor Brown announced a $200 reward for the unknown killer of Dr. C. W. Hickman in Augusta. The act also grants clemency to Levi Elliott, a 15 year old Atlanta reformatory graduate, and pardons J F Tribble, a misdemeanor offender in Atlanta. Elliott will be sent to Tennessee for schooling. Tribble has served four months in the chain gang and his family faces distress.
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Brown
C. W. Hickman
Augusta
Levi Elliott
Atlanta
Tennessee
J. F. Tribble
Ozomulsion Promised To Vitalize The Body
An advertisement asserts Ozomulsion strengthens the immune system and builds new tissue. It claims to destroy poisonous bacteria, boost appetite and digestion, and aid coughs colds pneumonia grip wasting diseases and convalescence. Printed for mail order from New York and sold in 16 oz and 3 oz bottles.
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Oatéird
Ozamuleion Coz
Péarl St
New York
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Tripod Paint CO
Eryor St
Stephen Girard
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Candier Building
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Toa Dorsey
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