Hackett Atlanta trip marked by deaths of actors
Memphis report notes actor Carl Ahrendt died of pneumonia in Greenville Mississippi after illness following a Hackett company performance in Atlanta. Ahrendt, Civil War veteran and former U S consul at Berlin, had acted with Forest Booth McCullough and other stars. The piece recalls stage director Frank Reinau, who died December 30 outside Grand Opera House, and mentions Reinau’s ties to Hackett.
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Tenn
Carl Abrendt
James K Hackett
Greenville
Abrendt
Atlanta
Hackett
Beinan
Carl Ahrendt
James K Hackett Company
Frank G. Reinau
Hacketts
Costijutor
Grand Opera House
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Feinau
Germany
Court
Vienna
Laudwic Barnas
Sonnethal
Salvini
Edwin Booth
James K Tackett
Public Affection at North Avenue Crossing Leads to Court
In a police court yesterday Mrs Maud Lett and husband John Lett faced disorderly conduct charges after being accused of public affection. A railroad watchman testified the couple appeared too intimate for a husband and wife in public. The recorder warned that such displays may be deemed disorderly and the case hinges on the later arrest of John Lett.
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Maud Lett
North Avenue
Mrs Lett
John Lett
John Tet
Mra
Letts Realde
John Ete
City finances to be studied by council committee
The general council finance committee meets at 10 to review the five year apportionment plan and estimated receipts. Mayor Maddox and the city comptroller attend to finalize the sheet used as a basis for department appropriations. Tax and street committees, along with a health board meeting, schedule follow in coming days. Clarke’s Pure Rye ad promotes whiskey for family use. Sparta Bank declares quarterly dividend with officer slate unchanged.
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General Council
Maddox
Board of Health
Judge Best Plans Inaugural Appearance In Macon
Special report from Macon notes Judge Best will visit for a civil matter involving Lockwood Green & Company seeking 81000 as commission for land sales tied to power plant projects on the Oconee and Ginnudge rivers for Central Georgia Power Company. The case targets recovery of 19000 from Charles T Rowe, a prominent local engineer.
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Macon
Lockwood, Green & Company
Charles T Rowe
Oconee
Gemuiges
Central Georgia Power Company
Oriental Room Prize Card Offers Brass Desk Items
Choose from a selection in the Oriental Room featuring brass desk pieces Slanging Vases Plaques Fern Stands Stems Smokers accessories quaint brass and pottery novelties at modest prices.
Near Beer License Applications Slow After Tax Hike
The police committee paused on three near beer license applications amid a slight drop in demand after a $200 state tax hike. Saloons now pay 425 yearly including state city and federal levies. last year total near beer saloons counted 136. A Friday meeting will require applicants to appear with season data and owner consents for properties hosting the saloons.
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General Council
Spratling
Real estate dispute ensnares a deed in Atlanta case
In a complex case in the superior court, John M. Baird sues over a property bought from Jacob McKinsey, a negro, in 1894 for 1000 dollars. Baird seeks to recover notes and deed after McKinsey’s death, accusing Thomas A Clark of fraud. Judge Elia issues a temporary restraining order against Clark, with the case scheduled for the 18th.
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John M Baird Aga
Thomas A Clark
Superior Court
Baird
Jacob McKinsey
McKinley
Neal Bank
W J Spears
Mery Eliza
James McKinney
Clark
Elia
Athens Plans Big Taft Day for President Taft Visit
Athens Ga January 12 Special Charles M Snelling and Hamilton Mc Whorter in Atlanta today planning the program for the reception to President elect Taft when he visits the University of Georgia Saturday The official program will be announced Thursday Taft will arrive from Atlanta over the Seaboard then proceed to Augusta by Georgia railroad The entertainment will likely include a city drive and a brief stay with the distinguished guest in the city
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Athens
Charles M. Snelling
Hamilton McWhorter
Atlanta
Taft
University of Georgia
Seaboard
Georgia Railroad
Woman Doctor Monnish Indicted In Mail Obscenity Case
Dr Rosa Freudenthal Monnish, Atlanta physician, was indicted by a federal grand jury for sending obscene letters through the mails. Bond set at 2000, she awaits case before Judge Newman in the March term. The investigation tied to a divorce petition naming Carrie Lou Montgomery as co respondent.
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Rosa Freudenthal Monnish
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Forrest Avenue
Monnish
United States Brand Jury
United States
Federal Building
Bernard
O C Fuller
Dr Monnish
Marshall Office
Knoxville
Bannerman
Dr. Monmnish
Mra
Bell
Marietta
Broad Streets
W A Monnish
Athens
Jack
Nego Ahe
Peachtree
Peter Francisco Smith
Munnish
Carrie Lou Montgomery
Carrie Low Montgomery
Phil Byrd
Rome
Georgia
Byrd
South
William M Preston
Knonyilie
Have You Been To The Carmichael Sale
The notice promotes a Carmichael sale highlighting exceptional savings on Library Tables and odd pieces for living rooms. It lists prices for Golden Oak and Early English Library Tables, emphasizing practical, artistic furniture for comfort and daily use.
Hearst Men Convicted of Libel of Rockefeller
New York January 12 Following a ruling that naming them as heads of the Star Publishing Company made them liable, Carvalho Merrill Clark and Edward J. Rockefeller Jr were found guilty of criminal libel. They were jailed in Tombs prison but released on a writ of habeas corpus after their counsel sought court relief. Rockefeller testified and refused to withdraw the charge despite the paper retracting.
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Star Publishing Company
Willam K
Hearst
New York American
Mosy Today
Carvalho
Bradford Meirl
Edward Clark
Abelling
John D Rockefeller, Jr
Tombs
Habeas Corpu
Messrs
Carvalho Merrill and Clark
the American
Rockefeller
Sin Tinola
Burred by a mob in Rio de Janeiro city street railway fire
A mob burned tram cars of the American Canadian Company operating Rio de Janeiro street railways yesterday accusing new fares and timetables of being unfair. Police failed to control the riot and the company signaled willingness to submit to reforms demanded by the mayor. The unrest followed as restoration work continues today.
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Ite Willmances
Aulet
Enforce Law in Augusta Crusade Gains Steam
Rev J C Salomon of the Georgia Anti Saloon League reports Augusta Georgia swing toward enforcing the state prohibition law. He notes ministers pledge sermons and a mass anti saloon league meeting will be organized. Salomon and Rev C M Ledbetter spoke on civic righteousness and prohfi.
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Georgia Anti-Saloon League
Augusta
Solomon
C M Ledbetter
Anti-Saloon League
Aus
Ledbetter
Smith's Condition Unchanged in Macon Hospital
George A Smith remains critically ill at Macon hospital with doctors noting no change in condition. While slight hopes of recovery have been entertained, officials report the patient growing weaker daily, though friends still hope he will regain strength and return to health.
White Nominated for Georgia U S Marshal Position
Washington January 12 The president sent to the senate the nomination of George F White to be United States marshal for the southern district of Georgia He is currently serving in the marshal position and seeks a second term to continue in the office.
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Washington
Senate
George F White
United States
Southern District of
Georgia
White
Matshal
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