Brantley Seeks Third U.S. Judge For Georgia
Representative Brantley proposed creating a third federal judge in Georgia to ease court congestion. The plan maintains the existing northern and southern district divisions and would let the new judge serve both districts. Current court venues include five in the north and four in the south. the senior Fifth Circuit judge would oversee the judge's movements.
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Jake Corrigan
Washington
Brantley
Georgia
Col Hammett dies at home in LaGrange Ga
LaGrange Ga February 7 Special James D Hammett former Troup county legislator died at his LaGrange home Sunday at 4 pm He was self made industrious with a strong mind and will power active in county welfare and youth support He served in the war with the 41st Georgia regiment and was wounded at Berryville Ky among those who served with him are J D A Thorpe Judge W W Turner and B F Lanier Gen A J West He leaves a large family and many friends mourning his death
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LaGrange
James D. Hammett
Troup County
Hammett
Berryville
J. D. A. Thorpe
W. W. Turner
B. F. Lanier
A. J. West
Atelanta
Col. Hammett
Bainbridge Fire Kills Woman and Boy, Destroys Black Lodging
A morning fire in Bainbridge Georgia destroyed two two story buildings owned by Abner Guy and a brick hotel for Black guests owned by June Williams. A woman and a nine year old boy were found dead, others injured after escaping by jumping from the second floor. The fire caused major property loss but most of the structures were largely insured. The woman’s identity was not given. The boy had little known information. The cause remains undetermined.
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Bainbridge
iSpe! Lair
Abner Guy
June Williams
Whigham
Bareudlt
Fire at Park View sanitarium destroys part of building
Fire at Savannah Park View sanitarium a private hospital of unknown origin caused partial destruction this afternoon. Many patients were removed to safety and some were in serious condition.
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Savannah
Park View Sanitarium
Guaranteed Diamonds and Their Weight and Quality
The article explains diamond guarantees and proper buying basis. It stresses buying from trusted dealers with clear markings on weight, price, quality, and perfection. It notes that small imperfection can affect value and advertises a long standing, straightforward business reputation and a detailed catalog.
Ansley Park residents urge Horton to keep lot residential
A near unanimous petition from Ansley Park residents near Peachtree and Fifteenth streets asks O E and M C Horton to refrain from developing the Neal lot at Peachtree and Fifteenth for stores or trading uses. They argue the area’s residential character, property values, and beauty would suffer, and insist residential use is feasible without financial sacrifice.
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Ansley Park
Peachtree and
Fifteenth Streets
O. EL & M. C. Horton
Temype Court
City
Messrs. O. E
M. C. Horton
Temple Court
Atlanta
Fourteenth Street
Neal
Peachtree
Fittsenth Streets
Lmics
Renuon
Charles A. Davis
BE. P. McBurney
Mell R. Wilkinson
George FI. Noble
New York EditorialDelegation Tours Atlanta Before Mardi Gras Trip
The New York state editorial delegation, twenty one strong, arrived in Atlanta amid a blizzard throttling New England and New York. They toured city sights including the Federal Prison and state capitol, then proceeded to New Orleans for the Mardi Gras as part of their convention journey.
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New England
New York State
National Editorial Association
Atlanta
Yeater
West Point
New Orleans
F. P. Hall
California
Bahamas
Panama
Washington
D. C
Senator Depew
New
State Capitol
Peachtree
Brookwood
Candler
Selty
Frank Thompson
Crescent City
Jamestown Journal
G. 8. Griswold
Batevia News
The
Monroe County Mail
W. B. Collins
Gloversville
Remnant of Confederate Flag Returned to Georgia Capitol
Adjutant General A J Scott received a report from Dallas Georgia Feb 7 detailing a piece of the Thirty fifth Georgia flag recovered after an accident. Mrs Hill said a fragment about six inches square was cut from the flag at Appomattox by Lieutenant Charles R Shuey of the Twentieth Maine and later preserved by her. Now the fragment and the remnant are to be placed with other Confederate flags in the Capitol alcove.
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A. J. Scott
Dallas
W. F. Morgan
Goaries
Watereilie
Maine
Ida
Ffth Georgia Regiment
Lee de le Mattar
Appomattox
Severa Iis
Georgia
Fairburn
Hill
Thirty- Fifth
Lee
Charles R. Jshuey
Twentieth
Maine Infantry
Scott
Weather Forecast Promises Rain and Warmer Spell Ahead
A chaotic weather blurb forecasts Tuesday as cloudy with increasing rain and chilly NE winds. West wetness and a northeast blizzard threaten Atlanta area, with a playful aside about readying galoshes for battle against elements. A previous warm spell is recalled as a cautionary note about shifting forecasts.
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Atlanta
Oha
Gopher
Woman 1199 Year Old Dies in Virginia
Fragmentary text reports a woman in Virginia named within a local note. The readable portion mentions an active engagement and a labor, with unclear ages and dates.
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Donaldsdagites
Ielhda- Lotter
Yertardéy
Virginia
Mrs Westmoreland Dies at Austell Georgia
Austell Ga February 7 Special Alex Westmoreland one of the town s oldest and most respected residents died at her home last night after a lingering illness She was 77 years old The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o clock She is survived by five children Dr J W Westmoreland of Atlanta Bartow Jesse and H Westmoreland all of Austell and Miss Fannie Westmoreland
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Austell
Alex. Westmoreland
T His Place
J. W. Westmoreland
Atlanta
Bartow
Jesse
H. Westmoreland
Fannie Westmoreland
Rally for bonds draws voters to courthouse rally
A rally by the Young Men's Democratic League at the courthouse tonight aims to energize supporters for bond passage. Organizers meet at Cable Hall on Broad Street then march behind a brass band to the courthouse with talks by Mayor Maddox, Chairman Walter McElrean, Mayor Pro Tem K F E Pomeroy, W M Smith, S B Marks, James W Austin and others.
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Young Men‘s Democratic League
Cable Hall
Broad Street
Courhouse
Maddox
Walter McElrean
KF. E. Pomeroy
W. M. Smith
8. B. Marks
James W. Austin
Call of Death Comes to Miss Susan Alston
Miss Susan Elizabeth Alston of Marietta died at midnight last Sunday. She was daughter of the late Dr. William Alston and a descendant of the ape family of South Carolina. Survived by brother R. Alston and sisters J. C. Willingham and Mrs Nicol. Funeral at 11 this morning at St James Episcopal Church, Marietta, conducted by the Very Rev C T A Pise and Dr Noyes Tyndall.
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Call OF Death
Susan Alston
Susan Elizabeth Alston
Marietta
Misa Alston
William Alston
South Carolina
Atlanta
Roland Alston
J. Charles Willingham
Allania
Sabing
Nicol
St. James Episcopal Church
C. T. A. Pise
St. Philip's Cathedral
Noyes Tyndall
Underwood Typewriters for Rent at 52 N Broad St
Atlanta paper records a white man Frank Pierce arraigned for idling and loitering, calling Atlantans stingy. He alleges locals pay only pennies for labor, comparing to Birmingham and Memphis. Recorder Broyles sentences him to thirty days in the workhouse.
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Underwood Typewriters
N. Broad St
Atlanta
Bullard Amd Black
Birmingham
Memphis
Broyles
Nini
Hartwell Ga February Addresses and School District Notes
Fragmented item from Hartwell Ga mentions February addresses in McGurry district and Hartwell talent. References Hon J Skelton and Senator William McCurry. Mentions Cedar Mothers Improvement Club event and a box supper invitation with scattered quotes and names.
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Hart
Hartwell
McGurry
Hartwell Tatent
J. Skelton
Nuhbery
Wiian McCurry
Mothers Improvement Club
Cedar
iGreek
Workingmen Slaves of Politicians Says Rev Irvine
New York February 7 Rev Alexander Irvine denounces American workingmen as ignorant and cowed likening them to a “house of lords” ruling without earning. He claims wealthier classes prey on workers and voters yield to empty promises from self serving politicians. Campbell Court Meets in Georgia A special report notes Campbell Superior Court convened with Judge L Roan presiding. Grand jury foreman T Longino chosen. mob violence criticized. Phoenix Publishing vs Farmers' Union News case opens and will continue next day.
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New York
Alexander Irvine
Church of the Ascension
Fifth Avenue
Irvine
House of Lords
Campbell Court
Airborn
Campbell Superior Court
L. Roan
T. Longino
Phoenix Publishing Company
Farmers’ Union News
No Relative of Ong
Special report from Macon Georgia notes no relative of J F Ong prominent contractor has been found locally after his suicide in an Augusta hotel Saturday night. His wife was last heard from in Canada and efforts to locate kin have failed. Remains arrive tonight and will be interred tomorrow morning with Elks lodge care and services conducted by Rev R B Douglass.
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Ong
Macon
J. F. Ong
Augusta
Canada
Hag
Lodge of Elks
R. B Douglass
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U.sudge
Bill
South Georgia
O. E
C. Horton
Francis Price
Buiggy
Gopher Alee
UCK
Rountree
Ble Bond
Young Men’s Democratic League
Courthouse
Paso
E. G. Griffin
Gate City
Dental Rooms
Whitehall Street
Bell
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall
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