Atlanta Chamber Elects Three New Members At Meeting
The Atlanta chamber of commerce board elected three new members The Atlanta Stove Works Samuel D Jones president Dr J C White and Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company J R Gordon manager joining the 12 current members The meeting discussed establishing a southern school book publishing house with Governor Candler sending regrets and a Charleston conference planned for action C P Byrd spoke on local printing and production costs for books
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta Stove Works
Samuel D. Jones
J.C. White
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
J. R. Gordon
J. K. Orr
Ning
George Hillyer
Bills
Decatur
South
Chase
Charleston
Atlanta
Councilman Glass Promises Immediate Whitehall Street Paving
The Whitehall street project will receive prompt attention. Councilman Glass, chairman of the street committee, said he would confer with public works officials about paving the Whitehall segment between Farr and Trinity avenues and Humphries Street bridge to the Central railroad tracks. He noted no schedule is set and stressed prioritizing residence streets and other urgent work as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councilman
Coumelinian Glass
The
Southern
Atlanta
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Prickly Ash Bitters Urged To Fight Smallpox Exposure
A 19th century advisory promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a tonic to purify the blood strengthen kidneys aid digestion and regulate bowels to resist smallpox. It argues pure blood good digestion and regular bowels boost immunity and that constant exposure requires preventive use of the remedy.
Seaboard Railway cents on Mardi Gras travel announcement
Mardi Gras travel notice by Seaboard Airline Railway via A and W B R B to Pensacola Mobile New Orleans from February 4 to 10 with final return February 15 1902 at town rate. Through Pullman dining and coach cars two daily trains Atlanta to New Orleans depart 6 30 am and 4 20 pm. Reserve early at N 7 Fryer street or union depot. Officials named Hill Allen Billups Wyly R
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A. P. Railroad
Wml
Pullman
Atlanta
New Orleans
Fryer Street
Union Depot
L. H. Hill
Union
George W. Allen
Rist
B. Billufs
Oo Oilanta
Aulsata
Neon
Norfolk
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Cannea
Seaboard Air Line
Elther’ City
Kimball House
WE. Chitian
Anne Rat
Cincinnet
Chicago
Ineal
Brins
Ick
Columbus
Birmingham
Memphia
Seansas
Charlotte
Danville
Chattanooga
Adgon
St. Augustine
Ntn
Weohington and
Southwestern, Limited
Paspon Bie
Wracon
New York Express
Richmond Fa
Annistar
Matesell
Vane
Masom
Pliman
Dail Pallmen
Memphis
D. W
Columbu
Air Line
Teccoa
ODR
Cincinnati
Omisville
Jetton
Tallanda
Florida
Genteman
Cleveland
Pillshog
Louisville
Eaen Tureday
Detroit
Florida Limited
Bt. Augustine
Brunswick
Jacksonville
J. Aumiatins
Lacs
Chetranooga
Six Day World Championship Cycle Race Opens February 7
Atlanta prepares for a six day cycle race starting February 7 for the twenty-four hours world championship. Jack Prince brings top riders including Prince, Hadseld, Galvin, Lawson, Hunter, Bennett, Fenn, Turville, Fisher, and others from Philadelphia, New Jersey and Connecticut. Riders train daily, expect track upgrades, and aim to exceed 60 miles daily while the Walthour brothers may join Atlanta’s team amid strong local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Prince
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Charles Hadseld
New Jersey
John Galvin
Connecticut
Joe Lawson
Jimmie Hunter
R. G. Bennett
W.S. Fenn
Charles Turville
John Fisher
Amoruster
Wilson
Cadwell
Leander
Rutz
Shepherd
Féday Prince
Vth
Jack Prince
Walthour Brothers
South
Bullock Property Sold at Public Outcry in Atlanta
The 23 Peachtree Street parcel, formerly Governor Rufus Bullock’s home, sold yesterday morning at public outcry before the courthouse door for 14 500 dollars. American Trust and Banking Company bought the lot, 55 feet on Peach tree and 200 feet deep, including a large four story brick residence fully furnished. Steve R. Johnston, appointed commissioner by Judge Lumpkin, acted as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Trust and Banking Company
Peachtree Street
Publi
Court House
Rufus B. Bullock
Peachtree
Steve R. Johnston
Lumpkin
Fight for Del Barrio Money Leads to Jail Threats
A battle over cash taken from Frank del Barrio and a $95 recovery by F. W. Olden sparked a bail trover against Station Sergeant Braselton. Del Barrio faced $250 fine or twelve months in the chain gang for gaming and vagrancy, while Dunning paid $100 for gaming and promised to leave town to settle the case. Del Barrio, once a Cuban cigar magnate, drifted into precarity after wine and women ruined his fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank del Barrio
Brashlim
del Barrio
Criminal Court
F. W. Olden
Braselton
Iil
Olden
Dunning
Cuba
Captain McCurdy Fails to Snare Hollis as Governor Refuses Requisition
Captain F M McCurdy returned from Indianapolis without Earl Hollis after arresting him there. Hollis, linked to Schaul and May jewelers for larceny after trust, fled custody when Governor Durbin refused to sign the requisition. Hollis, once trusted with 240 to buy old gold, vanished after erasing weekly reports and was later found by McCurdy in Indianapolis.
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McCauley
Durbin
F. M.mccurdy
Indianapolis
Earl H. Hollis
Wollis
Schaul & May, Jewelers
McCurdy
Hollis
Indiana
cCurtly
Holms
Scheul & May
Atlanta
Railways Fight Scalpers Across the Nation
Railways nationwide wage a vigorous fight against scalpers. In Atlanta officials monitor tickets and quickly cancel scalped passes. A Memphis woman seeking a rebat e in Atlanta led to fast action as clerks traced the seller. Southeast Passenger Association clerks met to discuss rate problems. Other notes report appointments, service improvements, and Mardi Gras business starting strong. Hood's Sarsaparilla touted for relief by sufferers of dysprosia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Memphis
Jacksonville
Southeastern Passenger Association
Equitable Building
J. P. Billups
West Point
Roswell
Dismissal of Habeas Corpus Case for Ex Detective Cason
The habeas corpus hearing for ex-detective Cason ends with a demurrer sustained in an ordinary court. Attorney Langley, representing Sheriff Nelms and R M Bell, claims the horse in possession matters. Petitioners seek release on own recognizance as they cannot provide bond. Hearing scheduled Friday before Judge Rei in division one of the diy court.
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Cason
Wilkinson
E&cason
Lee J. Dangley
Langley
R. M. Bell
Nelms
Sean
F .Casem
Rei
Kontz & Austin
W. H. Terrell
Orandismi
Half Million Dollars Worth of Property on Whitehall Street
Large stores of M. Rich & Bro. covering 190000 square feet are being roofed with T. C. McDonald A G Roof Coating, claiming waterproofing. Warns against infringers using the name Asphalt Graphite Roof Coating and urged to demand genuine A G products. Agency 447 Central Ave Atlanta GA advertises estimates and prices. Also a local notice notes the death of a well known veteran in Spartanburg February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall Street
M. Rich & Bron
T. C
McDonald “A
T.C. McDonald's
T. C. McDonald
A.G
Roof’ Paint Co
Central Ave
Atlanta, Ga
Weather forecast and a Canal Winchester post office burglary
The report lists Wednesday and Thursday weather for multiple states and regions with chances of snow rain and variable to fresh winds. It notes Virginia North Carolina Florida Texas and Tennessee conditions. A Canal Winchester Ohio post office was burglarized with $100 in stamps and cash stolen. the safe was broken open and contents removed.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Caroline
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisight
Texas
Eest
Tennessee
Northeasin
Kentucky
Portlnus
Canal Winchester
Ohio
Departure schedule notes for Georgia rail lines and routes
Fragmented OCR yields a timetable of departures and arrivals for Western and Atlantic, Georgia Railroad, and other lines. It mentions trains at Jonesboro, Rapeville, and Eng ashington with times around late afternoon and evening, including connections to Washington. The imperfect text lists several times like 3 16 pm and 7 60 pm amid garbled place names and lines.
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Troian Cantral
Georgia
Ramwat
Vraes Fren
Suiscona
Jonesboro
Egestas
Eavarnak
Lemasbere
Sgitowines
Seatns
Esperyts
Ygantea A
Engashington
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Henry Clay
Omapleta Basiacsa Conte
Apipeas
A. C. Briscoe
Arnold
Atlants
Paimtedhina
Nis
Whiteball
W. S. Burkhe
Peter Lynch
Weater
Medicinu Osea
Elao
Vest Mitchell
Woodbury
Millvilla
A. FP. Liebman
Peachtree St
Good Street
A. F. Liebman
Lithia Springs
Sas
Fox
S-Austell, Ga
Dessey
P. B. Brewster
Altert Howell, Jr
Dorsey, Brewster & Howell Attorneys Et
Law
Perned Hunter Striggla
Seaboard
Wardi Gras
Mobile
Wea
South Georgia Lumber. CO. Qo, Stewart, Propr
Huneer
Malison Ave
Phong
Bass Hight
Bobby
Russel Welthour
del Barrio Money
Brendle
Audi
Radway
Radway & CO
Elm &T
Chariton
Ocean Steamship Company
Savannas'Ga
John Megan
Clevence Wickersham
C A. Wickersham
J. G. Hollenbeck
Nashville
J. R. McGregor
Hamilton
Dayton
Weat Point
B., Wrenn
Savannah
Hood
Tampa Bay Hotel
Tampa
Fla
Belleview
Belleair
San Formation
Spartenbure
Gollier
Walnut Street
Maple Street
Deer Sand
Broad Street
Walter J. Wood
BW. Aai
the Foote
Davies
RUE AL Ersras i Og
Bae GS
Electrotyei
Blane Boors
West Baker
Pryor St
South Side
Smith St
Whitehall
Pryor
St. Cottage
Luckie
Bass
Highlana Ave
Jackson
Eighland Ave
Bridge
Traders of
C. H. Girardeau & CO
Walton, Prudential Bldg
Gopeunhulk
Gopenhill
Edgewood
Tars
Galen
Wind Iin
Cotton States Belting & Supply Co
the Seaboare
Allk Ling Railway
Hayes
Abilene
Augusta
Ieago
Corpus Christi
Dodge 'City
Galveston
Huron
Kansas City
Knoxville
Afemphis
Cle
Orle
Omaha
Palestine
Raf
Ton Ik
Raleigh
Rapid City
Louis
Io Paul
Tampee
Vicksburg
Wilmington
Marsury
Auanta
Enorville
Northtrn
Agsin Eseset
Ays
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