Summer School at State University Assured Again
State School Commissioner W B Merritt received a letter from Dr Samuel A Green agent of the Peabody fund authorising a 1590 draw to fund the summer school at the state university. Hon Hoke Smith helped secure the contribution and Athens and possibly the southern education board may add help, creating an encouraging outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Merritt
Samuel A. Green
Peabody Fund
State University
Merritt
Hoke Smith
Athens
Southern ‘Education Board
Encourne Inc
The Four Cohans Engage Grand Theatre Atlanta
The Grand presents the Four Cohans in a three performance engagement starting tonight with vaudeville and musical comedy. George Cohan leads in Rumming for Office with Miss Josephine Cotain praised as a top dancer and a 70 member company including a beauty chorus. Isadore Rush stars as Lady Holyrood in Florodora next Monday and Tuesday, while Mansfield brings Old Heidelberg next Wednesday. Bijou shows Wells-Dunne-Harlan in A Contented Woman and praises the cast and musical numbers. Nighthouse by the Sea arrives at the Bijou next week with new melodrama features.
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Four Cohans
George Cohan
Atlanta
Josephine Cotain
New York
Mesére
Fisher
Hysey
Pealn
Isadore Rush
Lady Holyrood
Miss Rush
Marsfield
Grand
Old Heidelberg
Mansfield
Wells- Dunne-Harlan Company
Pla
Wells-Dunne- Verlan
Bessie Grants
John Jay
Vence and Sullivan
Bijou
Hearst Leaders in New England Align for President Move
In Boston on February 11 Hearst supporters name real leaders of the Hearst presidential drive in New England. George Fred Williams Cranville McFarlane of Cambridge and Colonel Drinkwater of Beantree are credited with guiding the faction. McFarlane is consolidating Bryan era free silver backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Massachusetts
Boston
Mass
New England
George Fred Williams
Cranville
Mcfarlane
Cambridge
Colonel! Drinkwater
Beantree
Bryan
City of Columbus Launches After Two Trials
The steamship City of Columbus finally enters the water at Gayot Roache's ship yards after two failed launch attempts that left the vessel stuck on the ways.
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Chester
City of Columbus
Gayot Roache
Brilliant Ball Celebrates Gate City Guard Anniversary
The Gate City Guard held a brilliant anniversary ball at the Kimball to mark the forty ninth year of the company. Postponed due to a member's death, the event drew city and Fort McPherson officers, with Captain L D White and Lieutenants Schmidt and Morgan in charge. Dozens danced in blue and gold uniforms as guests in colorful gowns filled the hall. The dance began near 10 and continued late, with light refreshments served during intermission.
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Gate City Guard
Kimball
Haride
L. D. White
R. Schmidt, Jr
A. Morgan
Fort McPherson
Valentines and hotel guests fill city sights
Rosser Thomas from Adairsville attends the Kimball with a guest. B F Holder Sr, a noted Ath eny newspaper man, is registered at the Piedmont. Heyward from Charleston visits the Kimball. W W Austell and wife, Joe Austell at the Aragon. D F Hale and son from Sandersville at the Kimball. Colonel C H Brand of Athens guests at the Piedmont. Alex Hamilton of Rome at the Kimball. Tidan of London visiting the Aragon. Diderhoft family from West Point staying at the Kimball. Nat Goodwin company principals seen at the Aragon. Pawl Stetson of Savannah at the Kimball. D A Wartrous, varnish maker of New York, at the Piedmont. John Galvin and wife from Cincinnati at the Kimball. Dr R B Boyd of Columbia at the Piedmont. OT BM McClarchy of Savannah registered at the Piedmont.
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Rosser Thomas
Adairsville
Kimball
B. F. Holder, Sr
Atheny
Piedmont
Heyward
Charleston
9. C
Himball
W. W. Austell
Joe Austell
Aragon
D. FP. Hale and Son
Sandersvitty
C. H. Brand
Athens
Alex Hamilton
Rome
OS. Tidan
London
England
HS. Diderhoft and Family
West Potot
Miss
Nat Goodwin Company
The
City
Pawl Stetson
Savannah
R B. Boyd
Columbia, S. C
McClarchy
Thoroughbred racing results at New Orleans meet
In New Orleans on February 1 several favorites led the card but Julius Werner and Midshipman fell at the first turn of the opening race. Julius Werner escaped injury and ran five miles. Ora McKinney won the first selling race while Mlle Melton captured the mile event. Foxy Kane led an all favorite day with wins in race three and Ben Howard won race four. Today’s entries list shows multiple races including six furlongs and a mile events with favorites Foxy Kane etc.
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Julius Werner
Midshipman
Werner
New Orleans
Misa Mel~ton
Foxy Kane
Ben Howard
Ora McKinney
J. Hennesseyy
Arnold K
Livingston
Moderator
Hennessey
Jove
Ventura
Tiegian
Henry
Franstamar
Hobson's Choice
Begum
Circular Joeran
Mles Melton
Plautus
Pic- Fatt
Katie Powers
Hennessy
St. Joly
Spring Fox
T. G. Scarborough
W. Henessy
al Ol
McGafferty
Frank Foster
Robbins
UH. Michaels
Gus Lanka
W. Hennessy
Frank Rice
Russell Garth
Lacadie
Centre
Emma A. M
Wall Shells
GF. Hennessy
Josse F Foo
Sto
Lime
Claas
Warback
Nimbie Nag
Lady Mistake
An-Trust
Jim Nap
Philid
Shalan
Albertola
Calin George
Our Lille
Mildred L
Labbyist
St Care
Chanler
Sparrow Cop
Harnacle
Gollen Tower
the Doctress
Traffe Hunter
Gasterjoy
Miss Galore
Niberad
Dixia Lad
Roa
Milo
Haven Run
Seagraves
Alcom
Decoration
Venus
Letrix
Marco
Matehiess
Lovable
Bina Blaze
Carrick
Elling
Zama Triple Silver
Miss Billie
Trossachs
Arthur Bugle Horn
Wirt Ferrin
Tom Illey
Claremont
Vile
Celling
Totnes
Eclectic
Princelet
Lamignon
Fran Ries
Erbe
Baronet
Sir Paul
Marcos
Count
Lal. Bummer Jr
Reckoner
Pardon and Commutation Actions by Governor Terrell
Governor Terrell acted on several cases with favorable recommendations from the prison commission. J. T. Stone of Morgan county had his five year sentence commuted to a $250 fine, his disabilities removed, and restoration to citizenship. John Streetman of Folk county saw his sentence of three years and ten months for manslaughter commuted to present service. Bob Reese of Baker county, who served sixteen months of a four year term for perjury, had his term commuted to present service. James Howard of Banks county, serving four years for burglary, received a pardon.
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Terrell
Prison Ram Mission
J. T. Stone
Morgan County
John Streetman
Folk County
Bob Reese
Baker County
James Howard
Banks County
White Boy Goes to Tower Victor Nuttall Bound Over
Victor Nuttall a 13 year old white youth with prior police court appearances was bound over to state courts by Recorder Nash Broyles on a cheating and swindling charge. An effort will be made to place him in the county reformatory after he ate a restaurant meal and claimed he could not pay. Judge Broyles presses for reform school placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Nuttall
Broyles
Reformatory
Nash Broyles
Young Nuttall
Weather report by regions for Friday and Saturday
Washington forecast notes fair or warmer conditions across multiple states including Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Tennessee and Florida. Winds shift from northeast to east or southeast with some rain possible in extreme south Florida and western portions of Texas. The bulletin includes acronyms and station data with a Marbury local forecaster tag.
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Washington
Leah
Georgia
North Carolina
South
Florida
Portial
Alabama
Mississap
Louisiana
Texas
Father Gunns improving in Atlanta after illness
Short items note Father Gunnns recovering from a recent illness in Atlanta and expected to return early next week to officiate the opening of the Lerten exercises next Wednesday. Also reports on deaths and funerals across Atlanta including Joan C. Dawes Ida Lois Huddleston and Mrs F P Clayton.
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Father
Atlanta
Joan C. Dawes
Gruffydd Jones
Abbott Street
Davies
Newton
Montgomery
South Wales
Avon Park
Tex
Westview
Frank C. Jenick
Central Congregational Church
Ida Lois Huddleston
L P. Middleston
South Boulevard
Barclay & Brandon
Communique on Mayor Bell Remains Shaft Proposal and Local Obituaries
Mayor Howell considers a communication from Pirom H Bell proposing removal of Atlanta's first mayor MosenW Formwalt remains for a shaft at Oakland cemetery. Funeral for Thomas J Bell set 2 PM at 48 Jones Avenue with interment at Oakland. Involuntary bankruptcy filed against Jefe Tacs of LaEng Electric Plating Works, Percy Adams appointing HE Horton as receiver. Ten-year-old Nim Jones dies at Grady Hospital. Laura Fort Clarke of Lumpkin dies, buried in Oakland. widow of Judge Youn T Clarke, aged 68.
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Howell
Pirom H. Bell
Mosenw Formwalt
Atlanta
Marcos A Bell
Qalland
Tha Iviter
Co Oma
Mr. Bell
Ifawell
Council
IL Council
Thomas J. Bell
Jones Averme
Oakland
George E. Johnson
A. J. Jay
W. J. Surico
D. L. Dennis
J. G. Kennedy
M. Strickland
Jefe Tacs
Laeng Electric Plating Works
Lucas
C. I. Wright
T. WH. J. Muller
Storey
W. M. Fain
Richards Machine Company
Frazer & Hynds
Percy Adams
Horton
Laura
Fort Clarke
Wii
Lumpkin
Americus
IkKland
Clarke
Youn T. Clarke
Te Fatauin
A T. Fort
Lumpkir
Ir. A. Hooper
Homogeass Club to Obtain Charter and Meet Monthly
The Homogeass fishing club decided at a social meeting in Durand Restaurant to obtain a charter and become a regular organization. They will hold monthly socials with possible business discussions, after recently purchasing a clubhouse on the Homassassa river in Florida and planning minor alterations. Henry R. Durand hosted the gathering, nearly all members attended, and the session was described as enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homogeass. Wie
Alabama Street
Durand Restaurant Company
Henry R. Durand
Homassassa River
Florida
Homassassa
Innocence or shammer in murder case shocks Bedford Ky
Detective Reed of Chicago helped arrest James McDonald for the murder of Bedford schoolteacher Sarah Schaefer. McDonald endured a “sweating” test at the Jeffersonville reformatory as Bedford officials claim circumstantial evidence against him is strong. McDonald’s wife, brother in law Sherman Fisher, and former employer may testify against him. Superintendent Whittaker calls McDonald either innocent or the best shammer seen.
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Lonaville
Reed
Chicago
Instrumenta
James McDonald
Sarah Schaefer
Bedford
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Sherman Fisher
Whittaker
Indiana Reformatory
McDonald
Mayor Fro Tem Involved in Street Altercation
Former mayor Fro tem LaHatte and an unnamed printer clashed on Broad Street near Maretta as bystanders intervened. No one was seriously hurt. LaHatte was campaigning for county office and the printer, employed at Jo ja Turner's shop, accused him of running a “seab” printing operation.
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Lahatte
Notary Public Cert Name of State Agent S Tupper
Richmond County certifies notary public status for State Agent S Tupper and identifies agent at Atlanta James L as part of official records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond County
S. ¥. Tupper
Atlanta
James L
Court records recap a brawl between two men
Fragmentary notes describe a court case following a clash between two men. A man named LaHatte testified that another, Jase night el te, did not know the name of his adversary as the two exchanged blows and bystanders intervened.
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LaHatte
el Te
Fourteen Indictments Found in Ga Court
Solicitor General John F. DeLay reports fourteen prisoners indicted for misdemeanors and two for murder in llankinville Georgia. All accused are described as negroes. Court will adjourn Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llankinville
John F. DeLay
Herman Knocks Out Forbes in Sixth Round Bout
Kansas City February 11 Herman tonight knocked out Clareroa Forbes in the sixth round of a twenty round bout at the Missouri Athletic Club. Forbes was knocked down three times in the sixth as Hermann dominated from the opening bell.
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Herman
Forbes
Kansas City
Iid
Clareroa Forbes
Cora
Missouri Athletic Club
Hermas
Tree
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Baltimore
H. C. Stockdell
Gen. Agt
FP. M. Clayton
East Atlan
McGlaufin
Welter
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Grady Hospital
Debgster
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M Tou Tang
J. A. Long
Gordon, Gr
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Scott Street
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Committee ON Claims
General Council
J. M. Terrell
G. B Stevens
St. Louis Exposition
Burt
Royal Foot
Warshil
Eaton Deve Co
Towell
Nimo Jones
Grady Hospial
W. ©. Jones
Kennedy Street
Sylvester Cemetery
Homossassa Club
Plac
Wiitee
James L. Dickey, Jr
Empire Building
Bell
Queen Insurance Company of America
Cedar Street
New York City
Steeke
Eda
Inia
Tatal
Sra
Sigtewy Mae Errr
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Office
Insurance Commission
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G. W. Burchell
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