Long Ago He Shot at Burton Smith on Broad Street Bridge
A decades old incident recounts Burton Smith being shot at on Broad Street Bridge by Robert, who fled to Tyler Texas after a Texas- tied dispute. Smith wrested the pistol away, fired back, fracturing Roberts temple bone. Robert was hospitalized, later fled city, and was indicted but unlocated. Smith pressed assault charges. Robert to be tried upon return.
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Sherif Maddox
Beng
Atlanta
H. J
Tyer
Fes
Robert
Burton Smith
Pyle
Tex
Sherif Nelms
Maddox
Mr. Smith
Robert Fred Th
Grady
Texas
Hebert
Smith
Low Round Trip Fares For Mardi Gras To Gulf Cities
Southern railway offers discounted tickets from Atlanta to Birmingham New Orleans and Mobile for Mardi Gras. Valid February 2 and 3 for morning trains, return by March 1 1900s style text. Further details at the city ticket office Kimball House, Brooks Morgan District Passenger Agent.
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Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
Nual
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Cbty
Kimball House Corner
Brooks Morgan
le Snam
Griffin
Warm Springer
Columbus Westround Lyd
Tallavoors
Birminghan
Kar City
Memphis
Pullman
Marriage at LaGrange Unites Atlanta Couple Quietly
Two well known Atlanta youths, Bel Hope and Miss Martha Smith, were married by Elder J Wylie Quitlian at Mrs M R B Dansby’s Broad Street residence in LaGrange on Thursday February 22 at 8 pm. Attendants included Samuel Kennedy, W A Bowman, and Miss Dansby. The bride, a charming Atlanta girl, and groom, a Southern Railway official, left for their new home at 392 Rawson Street, Atlanta.
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Atlanta
BE. Hope
Martha Smith
J. Wylie Quitlian
M. RB. Dansby
Broadstret
LaGrange
Smith
Mary Lou Dansby
Hope
W. A. Bowman
Samuel Kennedy
Columbus, Ga
Bowmar
Miss Dansby
Atlant
Southern Railway
Rawson Street
Doctor Hathaway Promotes Electric Treatments Across the South
Dr J Newton Hathaway and his firm advertise a specialized treatment using cabinet electrical devices and a medicinal electric belt. They claim cures for chronic diseases and offer free leaflets and a book titled Manliness Vigor Health. Office at 2244 South Broad Street Atlanta with daily hours listed.
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Dr. Hathaway
Nce
J. N. Hathaway
J. Newton Hathaway
M. D
Hathaway & Co
South Broad Street
Atlanta
Ph Mei Sun
No Labor Endorsements For Atlanta Mayoral Race
The Atlanta Federation of Trades denounces a rumor that labor leaders plan to back a mayoral candidate. The federation cannot endorse candidates by its constitution, and officials insist no official support will be given. Delegates from unions state organized labor cannot favor a candidate, though members may privately back views on labor questions.
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Atlanta
Unions of
Labor
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Lawa
Federation of Trades
Federation
Constitution of
Thce
J. W. Bridwell
H. F. Garrett
Georgia Federation of Labor
J. P. Stephens
Atlanta Building Trades
Mike Riley
Jerome Jones
S. M. White
Wiliam Strauss
Bridwell
Friends
Organized Labor
Garrett
Tyner Neuralgia Pills Offer No Opiates Guarantee
Washington February 22 Representative Wheeler of Kentucky introduced a resolution directing the foreign affairs committee to probe Charles Macrum's charges that U S consul at Pretoria had mail opened or delayed by a British censor and that a State Department telegram was delayed The panel may also determine if British authorities know the secret cipher used by the State Department The resolution was sent to the rules committee.
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Macrum
Washington
Wheeler
Kentucky
Charles
United States
Pretoria
Durban
Department of State
State Department
Committee On Rules
State Regents Selected at DAR Session
Washington February 2 At todays session of the Daughters of the American Revolution the state regents announced so far include Virginia Mrs Hugh Nelson Page Tennessee Mrs James S Pulcher North Carolina Mrs Edward D Latin Georgia Mrs Robert Emory Park Kentucky Lucretia Clay South Carolina Mrs Clark Waring Names list reflects selections by state DAR chapters with no further details.
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Washington
Virginia
Hugh Nelson Page
Tennessee
James 5. Pulcher
North Carolina
Hdward D. Latin
Georgia
Robert Emory Park
Kentucky
Lucretia Clay
South Carolina
Clark Waring
Choate to protest seizure of British steamer Sabine
Washington reports state department officials have instructed Ambassador Choate in London to call Britain’s attention to the seizure of the British steamer Sabine. The January 4 cargo from New York was captured by the gunboat Thrush and sent to Delagoa Bay. The action is viewed as a serious trade interference and the United States seeks to protect American shipping within wartime limits.
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Sabine
Washington
State Department
Choate
London
New York
Delagoa Bay
Hay
Amusements at the Grand and Columbia theaters week
Viola Allen stars in The Christian at the Grand with a strong audience appeal, drawing clergymen and general theatergoers alike. Joshua Simpkins opens at the Columbia next week with a pastoral plot and a dramatic sawmill scene. Aubrey company, Yonlte Cristo, and The Plunger are featured, with The Adventure of Lady Ursula by Anthony Hope slated for the Grand next Wednesday and Thursday.
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Viola Allen
Miss Allen
Empire Theater Stock Company
New York
Alten
Miss Alten
Glory Quayie
the Christian
Joshua Simpkins
Columbia
Uncle Josh
Aubrey Company
Tuna Bh
Frank Harvey
Oyfonte Cristo
Mettenthal
Spooner Dramatic Company
Pearl of
Savoy
Grand of
Lady Ursula
William Morris
Frances Drake
Anthony Hope
Zenda
The
New York Herald, Journal and Tribune
Slope
the Grand
Altweed Pomeroy Addresses Atlanta Debating Club
Altweed Pomeroy, president of the Direct Legislation League, spoke on Direct Legislation to the Henry Grady Debating Club in Atlanta last night. A large audience attended as the regular business was suspended. The talk outlined benefits of government by the masses and the event began a series inviting prominent figures to address the club.
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Henry W. Grady Debating Club
Atlanta
Altweed Pomeroy
Direct Legislation League
Henry Grady Debating Club
M. Pomeroy
Pomeroy
Strong Institution Insures With Michigan Mutual Life
When you insure with the Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company you gain the strongest guarantee of the safest protection. For policies or territory address H. H. Cobb Atlanta Ga.
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Michigan Moutual Life Insurance Company
H. H. Cobb
Atlanta, Ga
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company
Ais Ph Cobb
Kentucky Populists Meet at Leitchfield
The Kentucky populist state convention met in Leitchfield with small attendance and adopted a middle of the road policy. Delegates will be chosen to attend the national convention in Cincinnati on May 9. Resolutions endorsed the Populist national committee actions at Lincoln and called for a Cincinnati convention to let true populists express their will without bosses dictating.
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Leitchfield
Cincinnati
People's Party
National Committee
Lincoln
Neb
Ihe
Miners Receive Wage Increase and Brookwood Improvements
The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company announced a 20 cent per ton wage hike for Brookwood district coal miners effective March 1. About six hundred workers are affected. The firm plans $500,000 in Brookwood district improvements this year, including 500 new coke ovens and several new coal mines, following the end of last fall’s strike.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company
Brookwood District
Brookwood Minners
Brookwood
Dan Rice Dies at 77 After Lingering Illness
Veteran circus clown Dan Rice died in Long Branch New Jersey after a lingering illness at age seventy seven. He traveled with his own shows across the United States and abroad leaving a widow in Texas.
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New York
Dan Rice
Long Branch
N. J
United States
Rice
Texas
Liverpool Higher in Open Cotton Trade on Washington Holiday
American markets closed for Washington's birthday while Liverpool opened with encouraging news in both departments. Futures rose 3 4 to 4 points and spots gained 1 16 to 1 60 with 8 000 bales sold. Trade sentiment remains buoyant but uncertain about interior output and price prospects.
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Washington
Liverpool
Lincoln
Manchester
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Times Ie
Nile
Cotton Market Foresees Sharp Advance Amid Demand
New York reports suggest the cotton market faces another extreme rise as May, June and July futures may trade higher. Expect ongoing heavy demand for the next six months with dwindling supply and rising spot offers. Northern spinners return to market. competition from both sides of the ocean grows keen. Prices for various grades show momentum with buyers holding firm.
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Atwood Violett & Co
New York
Apinnera
Hubbard Bros Co Weekly Cotton Letter predicts crop movement and prices
New York February 24 Hubbard Bros Co notes cotton movement shows shipments from interior towns with little change anticipated in ultimate crop, while market estimates shift toward 9 5 million bales. Consumption seen at 10 800 000 bales this season, supply concerns and India famine influencing prices. fluctuations expected as distribution of remaining crop unfolds.
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New York
Itan
Thi Apanon
India
Live Stock Market Report from Chicago and St Louis
Cattle steady with varied prices from good feeders to prime cows in Chicago trading. hogs weaken with bulk sales near 4.75 to 4.90. sheep steady to strong with lambs around 7.25. Receipts show 9,500 cattle, 39,000 hogs, 10,000 sheep in Chicago. St Louis reports steady cattle and weaker hogs amid mixed demand. prices quoted for steers, heifers, cows, and Texan beef cattle across markets.
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Chicago
Enoch
Lght
St Louuis
Outlook for Speculation at Low Ebb
New York financial news notes the stock market speculation tide is at a low ebb with the present period subdued. Analysts anticipate a forthcoming boom as conditions improve and optimism returns for investors and trading activity.
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New York Financial News
Expansion Outlook Amid Speculation In Post Panic Market
The piece argues that while war risks and mediation ripple through markets, U S industry shows strong growth with high wages and robust railroad, mine, factory, and agriculture activity. It notes southern prosperity from cotton and new industries, expanding trade with China, and warns speculative traders aim to push prices down via short selling while earnings reports, like Louisville and Nashville, hint at rising value. A boom is anticipated, with expansion and rapid activity likely.
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United States
West
South
Walla
China
Ita
Times
Louisville
Nashville
Jenna
Stocks and Bonds Bid and Ask Quotation List
Complex list of bid and asked quotations for state and county bonds railroad bonds and stocks. Entries include Georgia bonds tied to Atlanta Macon Columbus Savannah and Rome with various years and prices, plus Georgia railroad stocks and finances for Atl a and Chat first mortgage and related names.
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Atlanta
Macon
Columbus
Rome
Savannah
Atla
L.D
Vaud Sigb
Ala
Georgia
Av& W. P
Southwestern
Do Deben
Atty. & Bav
Third Avenue Facing Financing Struggles Amid Rumors
The Third Avenue company faces financing trouble and floating debt with circulating rumors of pools and price manipulation to gain control. Stock quotations reflect a loss above 50 percent, signaling waning public confidence in the security and mismanagement, per Country Produce Atlanta dispatch.
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Third Avenue
Anmculty
Flour, Grain and Meats Prices in Atlanta February 2
A compact price list from Atlanta covering flour and meal prices for wheat rough and patent grades, corn, oats, rye, hay, bran, shorts, meal, and cottonseed meal. Provisions list includes ribs, bellies, hams, lard and coffee. Prices shown in cents and dollars with assorted quality designations.
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Atlanta
Texas
Georgia
Bates
California
Wright Leaves Memphis for Washington for Likely Appointment
General Luke E. Wright departed Memphis for Washington tonight amid strong belief he has been summoned to the capital and that his appointment to a Philippine commission post is assured. Wright stated he would accept the offer if tendered.
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Luke Wright
Memphis
Washington
Tenn
Luke E. Wright
Wright
Flood bill to the people and new constitution question
Richmond February 2 The Flood bill will submit to the people on the fourth Tuesday in May next. the question of holding a convention to frame a new constitution passed the state senate and goes to the house. Norfolk February 22 Saloon keeper murdered C Willick of Emporia robbed. skull fractured. suspect arrested.
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Richmond
Norfolk
C. Wilick
Emporia
Seven Smith sisters run farms near Fort Mudge in Georgia
In Pierce and Charlton counties near Fort Mudge the seven Smith sisters manage farms, crosstie camps, and stock, with Lydia and Nancy Smith leading operations. They raise cattle hogs and crops, run a mobile commissary, and herd hundreds of head on about two thousand acres. They rely on self investment rather than banks and are noted for hunting and charity as well as a brisk crosstie business.
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Waycross
Pierce County
Plant System
Fort Mudge
Smith
Lydia Smith
Mudge
Okefenokes
Crews
Aldridges
Miltons
Hickers
Willam Smith
Coffee County
Georgia
Charlton County
Race Pond
Bill Smith
Isaac
Emanuel County
Lydia
Naner
Nancy
Pierce
Chariton County
Miss Smith
Okefenokee
Charlton
Florida
Freeman Sexton
David McLean
Smithairls
Fort Mudge Pe
Thea Okefenokee
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Doctor Hathaway
Committee From Federation
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Will
Liverpool and Fort
Collon
Jean
Patures Weady
Amer
Helters Maren
Hubbard Bros. & Co
Stocks and Bonds
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Pacans
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Virginia Electric
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BSAC
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Lion
Okefino Swamp
Thomas B. Paine & CO
Penne, Murphy & Cod Bankers and Brokers
Broadway
Georgia Sun
Augusta
West Point Ga
Georgia Railroad and Banking Company
Southwestern Railroad
John W. Dickey
Sista
W. H. Patterson & CO
Atlanta Central
Gall
Addreag
Jacob Haas
Southern Exchange
Fourth National
Capital City Tanks
Murphy & Co.,, Inc
Pryor St
Jackson Building
Union Depot
Pee OF Georgia Railway
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de Tre Central
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Utes Acai
Western and Atlantic Railroad
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College Prt
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Rakiary
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A. RR
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Poe
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Toccoa
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Ghat’noogal
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T. M. Turner
G. WF. A. General Offices
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Seesun
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Jena Tan
Joseph Wuehir
Deol
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