Officer Fights Ex Officer Sparks Court Affair
A heated street confrontation occurred at the corner of Peachtree and Decatur streets when Patrolman Hollis Heath attacked ex officer J A Albert after Albert reportedly made a remark about Hollis family. Albert, recently dropped from the force over his marriage, faced charges and was released on recognizance. both men were involved in a wider internal police dispute detailed by the chief and police board.
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Albert
Peachtree
Decatur Streets
J A Holla
J A. Albert
Decatur
Hollis
Police Board
Jim Shepard
Shepard
Albert Hes
Mounted Force
Decatur Street
Beavers
Jett
Albert Hollis
Holila
Vollig
Hoss
Billy
Halla
Hald
Hollie
Hollia
Po Lick
R. Nessecert
Broad Street
Pupen
Recorder's Court
John Colvin Stricken With Apoplectic Stroke at Depot
John Colvin longtime Atlanta baggage master, suffers sudden apoplectic stroke at Union Depot. He is in critical condition at St Josephs Infirmary after a second stroke, with doctors hopeful for improvement. Colvin, a former Confederate soldier, served 20 years in Atlanta rail baggage, alderman, and public figure with two sons Oscar and Gritton.
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John Colvin
Atlanta
St. Josephs Infirmary
Colvin
Union Depot
St Josephs Infirmary
Cooper
Constitution
Col
Collin
Oscar and
Gritton
Harvard Law School
Peel elected president of Maddox-Rucker Bank
W L Peel becomes president of Maddox-Rucker Banking Company at a directors meeting held in the banking rooms on Alabama and Fortsyth streets. He succeeds the late Colonel J W Rucker and R F Maddox is named first vice president. The second vice presidency remains unfilled. Peel, a long time banker, has held top posts in Americus and Atlanta and is noted as a conservative financier and leading stockholder.
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Maddox-Rucker Banking Company
Alabama
Fortsyth Streets
L Feet
J W Rucker
R F Maddox
Maddox
OL. Peel
Atlanta
Bank of Americus
Americus
Bank of the State of Georgia
Tals
Mardox & Rucker
Peel
At Tanta
Aulanta
Too Good Games Last Night in Jack Wilsons Billiard Tourney
Conklin defeated Smith Clayton 150 to 82 and Schumaker outscored Abe Fry 100 to unknown as leaders and contenders emerge. Tonight's matchups feature Leonard with Alcorn and Lynch versus Morrison as crowds grow.
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Conklin
Schumaker
Jack Wilson
Tom Conklin
Smith Clayton
Abe Fry
Leonard
Alcorn
Lynch
Morrizon
Republicans Hold Primary Delegates to County Convention
Delegates will be elected at the district Republican primary held today to select representatives for the county convention scheduled next Friday on Piedmont avenue at 28 o'clock. The county convention will then elect delegates to the state and district conventions, with the state convention nominating the Republican ticket and selecting delegates to the national convention.
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Republican Party
Piedmont Avenue
Park Woodward Likely Colonel of Fifth Georgia Volunteers
A secret meeting of Fifth regiment infantry officers chose Lieutenant Colonel Park Woodward as colonel with votes reportedly unanimous. Majors W W Barker J War Holt Nash and L F George were selected for majors, while succession for lieutenant colonel remains unsettled though rumors link W G Obear. Election set for February 1. Woodward, a Civil War veteran and Atlanta waterworks superintendent, is widely respected but not present at the meeting. Colonel John B Candler currently commands the regiment.
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Park Woodward
Fifth Regiment Infantry
Georgia
Woodward
W W Barker
J War Holt Nash
L F George
Rome
Place Park
Atlanta
Tebruary
Tme
Miliia
John B Candler
Benjamin Franklin Anniversary Celebration by Atlanta Typographical Union No 48
The one hundred ninety fourth birth anniversary of Benjamin Franklin was celebrated at Federation Hall, North Forsyth Street, by Atlanta Typographical Union No 48. The event honored the ladies auxiliary with speeches by union members and guests, a well balanced orchestra, refreshments, and dancing. President D W Green spoke on the alliance of labor and capital, praising the auxiliary’s support and urging continued cooperation for success and progress.
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Benjamin Franklin
America
Atlanta Typographical Union No 48
Federation Hall
North
Forsyth Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ladies Auxiliary
W H Conway
C C Houston
N H Kirkpatrick
J T Harper
T Prell
And
M White Co
Houston
D W Green
Typographical Union No 48
Green
Green E
Green E Said Ladies of the Auxiliary
Aay
Death of Mrs Paul Robson in Kirkwood
Mrs Annie Laurie Parker Robson, wife of Paul Robson of Foote Davies, dies at 28 after two months illness in Kirkwood. She leaves a husband and a seven year old daughter. Funeral at 10 this morning from the Kirkwood Methodist Church with pallbearers Dr O N McDonald, Thomas Hughes, J Raymond Robson, J L Rogers, Edwin DeRede, B H Hubert, EF R Wider, J H Trammell. interment at Oakland.
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Methodist
Kirkwood
Paul Robson
Foote & Davies Company
Inspirational Union Speech and Social Celebration Recap
The event featured speeches by Clark Howell Colonel W A Hemphill and Sam White praising the union and Franklin, with a mayoral address and a lively social program. A humorous recitation and dancing followed, ending with yearly gatherings planned. An unrelated health ad promotes Electric Bitters and Cheney's Expectorant as remedies.
Missing George Washington Report From Atlanta
A stout African American woman entered the police sergeant's office in Atlanta last night and asked for George Washington. The sergeant, puzzled, explained they have no such person in custody. The woman stated Washington had been missing for two days and hinted at trouble if not found.
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George Washington
Atlanta
George S
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