Judge Kewman Eajowes and Atlanta Debentures Tax Case
Judge Newman granted an injunction to block collection of a back tax on Atlanta and West Point debentures held by Louisville and Nashville. The suit argues the bonds were never in Georgia tax liability and were taxed in Kentucky. A February 13 hearing will review the full matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auguste
Richmond
Atlanta
Lousville and Nashville Railroad
Georgia
J Bana Bryan Cumming
JH Lamar
Louthville
Nashville
Newhvd
Wiliam M Wadtey
Central Railway
Georgis Road
Wadley
Atlante
West Point
Lonnville
Wadley Semsr
Georgia Toad
Louleville
Louisville
Kentucky
Wright
Newman
Captain Caraker Dies Widely Known Confederate Officer
Milledgeville Ga February 3 Captain Willeraker a famed Confederate veteran and prominent local businessman died after months of illness. He served as a captain in the Confederate army and was widely known in Milledgeville. He was survived by many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Milledgeville, Ga
Specia
Willeraker
Miledgeville
Witicer
Fewer Farmers in Germany Show Industrial Shift
Berlin reports a rapid population shift in Prussia from farming to industry and trade due to occupations trends. Between 1895 and 1907, industry and trade workers rose by 1,560,000 while agricultural workers fell by 800,000, lifting non farming people from 50 percent to about 60 percent in twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Huw
Prussia
Gold Watch for Binns in Nantucket Collision Case
Longo reports February and Jack Binna, wireless operator aboard the steamer Republic during its collision with the Florida off Nantucket last month, receiving a gold watch valued at $1.86. Liverpool today brings word of cold waters and chain. Tomorrow Binna heads to Peterborough, where an official welcome from the mayor and city council awaits him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binns
Jack
Binna
Republic
Florida
Nantucket
New Wari
Cold Watert and Chain
Sos
Peterborough
Prayor
Hin
Potts to Command Georgia Battleship in Washington
Captain T M Potts, on duty at the Washington Navy Yard, has been selected to command the battleship Georgia. He will take over the post formerly held by Captain Edward Qualtrough, who was suspended after a court martial at Gibraltar. Potts secures the cruiser Des Molnar assignment in the process.
Elegant Stemware varieties from J Maier and Berkle
Elegant stemware offers a range of patterns in glassware including grape fruit, cocktail, champagne, sherbet, cordial sets, tumblers, roemers, and claret glasses. Descriptions note plain or engraved effects in white or tinted glass with amber, wavy, dark green, and pale green hues. Stemware remains popular for card prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waratogic
J Maier & Berkle
Rabid Dog Bite Sours Florida Visit of M Clatchey
McClatchey reading clerk and Southern Bell special agent was bitten in three places by a collie in Florida. The dog was killed and a state board of health exam confirmed hydrophobia. He immediately prepared for Pasteur treatment in Atlanta under Dr Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wife Aid
Bocketta
Clatchey
House of Representatives
Southern Bell ‘Telephone Company
Mir McClatchey
Tts
Wright
Agricultural Department
State
Mel Clatchay
Florida
State Board of Health
McClatchey
Notitiel
Atlanta
McCletchey
H F Harris
Te State Board
McClatcheys
Weather Today Turns Rainy Then Colder Across Regions
Forecast shows rain today with a drop in temperatures tonight. A strong low pressure center over Colorado brings cloudy, threatening conditions across the northern United States as cold air moves south from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Mississippi River
Gopher Wears Expensive Clothes Amid Fair Havre Weather
The article comments on a peculiar scene in Havre where men at Whitehall Street jostle for bargain items priced as high as 8749 while discussing fashion, insults, and a festive mood. The piece notes a cool, fair east wind and a temperature near 69 degrees, with references to peculiar phrases and crowd behavior as headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Atlante
Whitehall Street
Georgia Postmasters Named
In Washington on February 8 special roles and names appear. E. G. Curry wed Loving Abercrombie as vice W A Ellis Needmore Waypu county. Guy A Cox Moore Wilcox county James J Bilas vice L Bohanton reigns noted amid county reads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Weshington
Chan Ra Ceittpe
E. G. Curry Meerried
Loving
Abercrombie
W A. Ellis Needmore
Oumpad
Tit
Guy A. Cox
Wilcox County
James J Bilas
L. Bohanton
Balustrade meeting adjourns after brief dawdle in council
A fragmented report notes a council session at Bal port where representatives discussed a directive on maritime law. The message references vessels and equipment regulations and ends with an adjournment at nightfall.
Delivery of Dulce on the Wife Character Highlighted
A public event at a local venue features Tomey and Doy presenting dulce offerings on the Wife character theater element. The event draws attendees to a late session with Dasig listed as a participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomey and
Doy
Dulce
Purser elected head of Southern Baptist home mission board
Dr John F Purser pastor of West End Baptist Church has been chosen president of the Southern Baptist home mission board, succeeding Dr Landrum who has resigned. Purser, a leading minister in the state, was the board’s unanimous pick after Landrum announced his departure and Dr White of Central Sapitet was considered for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F Purser
West End
White
Central Sapitet Abould
Bia
Church Leaders Name Dr Purser in Atlanta Meeting
The article notes Dr Purser’s leadership and his election’s strong support within Atlanta and nearby communities. It mentions a twenty one member board drawn from ministers and laymen, appointed annually by the Baptist convention, representing over two million white Baptists in the north. Dr Purser, originally from Mississippi, built a large Atlanta congregation after arriving about ten years ago from Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealer
Baptist Convention
Dr Purser
Atlanta
Miasiadipul
Atlante
Alabama
New Orlelans
Fla
I P Purser
Crescent City
Bath
P. Purser
Br Purser
Two Great Frenchmen Die Coquelin Cadet and Mendes
Paris reports the deaths of famed actors Coquelin Cadet and poet Mendes Mendes Port, with Mendes found dead near a tunnel and authorities deem accidental railroad death. Coquelin Cadet died after his brother Benoit Conscequelin sent the family note. Mendes reportedly died after a carriage door opened on a moving train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coquelin Cadet
Mendes
Paris
Vrance
Catulle Abraham Mendes Port
Ernest al
Honore Couquelin
France
Mr Mendes
Saint Wain
Zallem Medden
MB Cequeit
Benoit Cons Cequeiln
MM. Mendes
Caqua
Cleanses the Complexion Overnight Remedy Ad marketed
An advertised skin remedy claims dramatic overnight results for eczema and acne with itching relief and removal of blemishes. It touts rapid cure after one application, offers 60 cent and 42 dollar options, and is promoted by Emergency Laboratories with free samples from New York address and Atlanta retailers Jacobs Pharmacy Brannen's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poetem
Leccema
Atlanta
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Brannen
New York
Trust Company of Georgia Elects Leary to Board
T W Leary vice president of the Southern Express Company was elected a director at the Trust Company of Georgia shareholders meeting led by Ernest Woodruff. The annual report showed profits of 2,008.84 with officers likely to be reelected, as the firm outlines fiduciary duties and holdings including the Equitable Building and stakes in Lowry National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W Leary
Southern Express Company
Trust Company of Georgia
Ernest Woodruff
Ita
South
Equitable
Lowry National Bank
Sume
Mr Leary
Sugh T Inman
W E Chepin
Charles A Davis
Thomas K Glenn
A ¥ Gude
Clifford J, Anderson Robert J Lowry
Thomas H Morgan
J H Nunnally
J Carroll Payne
Charles A. Wickersham
John R. Wilkingon
Ernest Woodry
Ernest Woods
John B Wheat
Iz Aa
Imraulis
Frank Tyner Hurt After Fall From Ladder in ATL
Frank Tyner, a well known Atlanta pressman, fell from a stepladder at the Southeastern Underwriters Association print shop in the S2A Equitabis building while reaching papers. He broke his leg above the ankle and was taken to Grady Hospital for surgical care. Tyner was active in local union circles and had a brother who formerly ran The Macth Telegraph press room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tyner
Preanman
Atlante
Southeastern Underwriters’ Association
Equitabis
Turner
Grady Noophal
Locat Union
Foreman
Macth Telegraph
Roosevelt in Deep Snow Storm Near Washington
In a February snowstorm President Roosevelt and two secret service men faced heavy winds and low visibility as they traveled to the White House. The party returned at dusk, with the weather soaking clothing and vehicles struggling in the heavy snow and ice.
Meeting to raise funds for militia transport and Taft event
Citizens gather in the sounds chamber to organize committees for canvassing subscriptions totaling 28,000 to cover expenses for militia, cadets, and firemen drum corps. Mayor A Ford presides. Colonel Robert J Lowry named treasurer with a long list of benefactors and a plan to collect across Whitehall and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Afaadox
Gino
Zeary Incknon
Robert. Lowry
I Candiar
Or. Gath
le Anderson
Titeon
Stee
Buvars Oeteria Th
Zale Summing
Atiacper
Severingad
Ciee
Ansley
Watkins
Wright
Preston
Shawnee
Coronel Woodwart
Ur Gardsen
Paesman
Steve Johnson
Vankiok
Dodee
Doeteta
Eugene
Haxnee
Hex
Frogch
Wyntian
Enell
Havert Lowry
Cutford J. Andersin
Caverly Henry
Jackson Preag Hoddleston
J Tilson
Ask Gh. Cunaier
Gokeek
Whitehall
Paxon
Orr Barkera
Cliftard
L Anderson
Peel
Manufacturera
Caverts
Jepen Lous Gholatin
David Woodward
Harry L Schlesinger
Atlanta Delegation Heads to Palm Beach Meeting
Atlanta's delegation to the Southeastern Passenger Association conference travels to Palm Beach for a Wednesday session. Participants include Joseph Richardson, chairman. Joseph Billups, A and W P A G. Joseph Higgins, assistant A W P A G. C E Harmon, Western and Atlantic G P A. W Lesty of Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic. J C Poller, Seaboard A L A A G. and Whi Howard, association secretary. A major topic is stopover privileges for tickets issued through Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southeastern Passenger Association
Palm Bean
Joseph Richardson
Joseph Billups
West Point
Joseph Higgins
C E Harmon
Atlantic
W. H Lesty
Birmingham
J C Poller
Seaboard
Whi Howard
Association
Alowing
Athants
Good Roads Plan for Cherokee County Presses County Roads Progress
Canton Ga February special reports Cherokee County advances in road and bridge improvements under the last legislature. County commissioners JR Moore M Quarles Thomas N Smith and Ford Barnes, with Judge Webb, plan greater work and convict labor to widen road networks. Bids are being sought for land to house convicts and staff a road crew camp near Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Webb Fone Ycera Usu
JR Moore
Quarles
Thomas N
Knford Barnes
Judge Webb
Cheréites
Mikton
Tirty
Poisoned Coffee Traps Thom esville Family
A Thomasville family escaped death after drinking coffee laced with poison at breakfast. J F Knapp, his wife, and two children became ill. Local authorities investigated and suspected poison with possible alternate causes. Medical exam confirmed poison analysis to determine if it was intentional. Police conti nue to follow leads as investigators assess the toxin and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Thomesville
J. F. Knapp
Bis
Maine
Poleon
Dickens Trial Set for Preliminary Hearing Tomorrow
In Pickens Mobile Als on February 8 the preliminary hearing for Charles Dickens on charges of perjury and embezzlement will be heard tomorrow in the Salt Chanceslon courtroom. Dickens faces contempt charges as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickens
Mobile
Als
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Four arrested in Atlanta medical college craps case
Four black men were arraigned after entering the basement of the Atlanta College of Medicine at Luckie and Bartow. They were shot at by citizens who mistook them for burglars, then invited to play craps by the black janitor. Emmett Lumpkin Charleo Chickacale David Cleveland Jim Howard alias Polliquor were fined 25.75 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Beheol of Medicine
Luckie and
Bartow
Emmett Lumpkin
Charleo
Chickacale
David Claveland
David Claveland, the Janior
Jim Howard
Polliquor
plan office building to replace the star theater
The old Star theater on Decatur street recently burned. It will not be rebuilt but replaced by a two or three story brick building fitted for stores and offices. J B Thompson, proprietor, says he does not plan to rebuild but aims for a modern brick structure costing about 10090 or 6100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theater
Decatur Street
J B Thompson
Dessee
Agnes Scott meeting called for today
Chairman J K Ore of the General committee in charge of rising funds calls a meeting at 4 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The aim is to discuss plans to secure the endowment needed to establish Agnes Scott College as a monumental institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J K Ore
Agnes Scott College
Chamber of Commerce Aetas
Grocer Files Petition in Macon Bankruptcy Court
On February 8 a Macon grocer on Cotten Avenue filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Assets were listed at 53115 and debts at 35518. The schedules outline the financial position and listed creditors.
Summerall Likely to Lead Grady Hospital
Dr Summerall, in charge of the clinic hospital for contagious diseases, is expected to be elected superintendent of Grady Hospital at the trustees meeting. It is reported the salary may be set at 200 dollars a month, a figure he is said to accept. Summerall previously ran a United States hospital and is described as a capable executive and physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beleven
Aimmerall
Clin
Grady Hospital
Summerall
Summerail Weil
United States
Heraid
Phyatcian
Reynolds to Move to Jacksonville for Insurance Work
W I Reynolds, longtime general agent for the German American Insurance Company, resigns to relocate to Jacksonville. He has bought a base interest in two large agencies there and will begin duties March 18. Reynolds is a prominent, well regarded insurer in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W I. Reynolds
Germanian American Insurance Company
Jacksonville
Aide to General Potts Reaches Atlanta Today
Lieutenant Dougiaam Patta of the 18th Infantry, named aide de camp to his father Brigadier General Ramsay D Potts, commander of the Department of the Gulf, is expected to arrive in Atlanta today. Patta travels from Cuba where he served as aide de camp to General W P Duval before U.S. troops withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougiaam Patta
Ramsay D Potts
Department of the Gulf
Atlanta
Potts
Cuba
W P Duval
The Largest Radish Report From Local Garden
A fragmentary note describes a giant radish brought by James Rigg from RR No to a local office. The peculiar text mentions a peck size and unusual measurements amid garbled OCR content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayeruabore
Grates Beco News
James Rigg
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Captain Caraker
M'Clatchey
Animel
Northwest
Gopher
Tron
Bal P. m
Purser Heal
Mission Board
Dr. Landrum
Rountree
W. Z. Turner
Mgr
Wastehall St
Trust Company
Corporation
T. W. Leary
Adauat Lasmes
Ata
Wit
Frank
Washington
Palm Beach
Coffee Poisons Family
Pinaud
ED. Pinaud
Semple
Pinaud Bidg
the Star
Grady
Reynolds
Shoe Industsy
W. L
Douglas
Douglas Shoe Store
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