Canvass under way for Gordon monument fund in Atlanta
Prasidtent W. I Calhoun appoints seven ward committees to canvass the city for Gordon monument fund subscriptions. Each ward names a chairman and members, with all committees to begin work immediately and report weekly. Printing delays slow receipts and lists, but enough subscriptions will be furnished to start fundraising today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I Calhoun
John % 3Erdon Monument Association
Piedmont I
Atlanta
Gordon Monument
First Ward
Wilam D
Parkhurst
K Maddox
John A Hynds
Oh Hrotherston
James LL Maggon
Jenn H Harwell
WR. Joyner
J C Hug
Julius L. Brown
J McBride
W Hulbert
Amos Fox
Carson E
Clark
IS Mitenell
R T Worsey
R M Clayton
Wo Harrison
JS Holland
JS Holland J & Bloodworth, W P Burt W O Jones, Arch Avery, Charles D Amvigny
W M Crumley
Frank M Myers
M Durham
H Landrum
H Hulsey
A C Bruce
Ameld Broyles
W W Draper
Joseph Jacobs
J W English Sr
L PF Thames
John
Prather G
Pryor
R S Osburn
A J West
R F Maddox
W D Ellis
Charles S. Arvel
W L Petl
E C' Peters
Sid H Phelan
Climord L. Angerson
Dougherty
Harry & Gchlesinger
H P Foster
E. P Black
W H Kiser
Seventh Ward
Culberson
E P Howell
John W Nelms
T D Longino
Sam W Wilkes
Hebert Rogers
Piedmont Hotel
Association
Joseph T Derry
I S Prather
Extentlys
Basla Tre
Gardon
Clean sweep for Atlanta poultry show headlines win for city
Atlanta dominated the poultry show with top placements across pit games cock and hen divisions. Winners included W E Ormond and HL Stanton of Atlanta in multiple categories, with Belmont Farm Smyrna and other local names collecting numerous prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
EH Ormond
Stanton Atlanta
Muse Decatur
Hon Colting
Belmont Farm
Smyrna Pullets
Belmont War Hose Games
Iet
AcCorger Atlanta
Belmont Faci
Harwell Avanta Cockerels
O A
Muse
Ta Conger
Avlanta Hens
TA Coner Pullets
John Jentuen
Gigantic Floral Clock Marvel of Floriculture at Exposition
Read of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition’s centerpiece the gigantic floral clock a marvel of botany and mechanics. The 112 foot diameter dial features 50 foot minute hands twelve colored hour bands and a central Josephs Coat bed with a steel framework and creeping plants. A 5000 pound bell and a crystal hourglass tower regulate time while dawn to dusk lamps illuminate the living timepiece for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Feley Tower
Railway Notes from Atlanta Skies and Schedules Stand Firm
A Georgia snowstorm largely stayed within twenty miles of Atlanta, delaying no trains. The Southern Palm Limited hit a coal car causing minor engine damage but no injuries. Clarence W Murphy, formerly of New Orleans, is promoted to city passenger agent. A congressional bill would regulate livestock shipments by railroads, imposing penalties for delays and setting duties on common carriers. In St Louis, railroad agents debated fair rates for the world’s fair, seeking visitor-friendly pricing. TowSley of Seaboard Air Line is slated for assistant general manager as J M Barr becomes president. replacements and vacancies follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Hex
Jonesboro
Ohto
West Virginia
Clarence W Murphy
Southern Pacific Railroad
New Orleans
Mr Murphy
St Louis
American Association of General Passenger
J. White
Great Northern
C . Crane
Wabash
St Leuta
Faewenger Awent i
L. W Wakely
Burlington
D Howes
Chicago and Alton
Towsley
Charlotte
W ‘Towsley
Seaboard Air Line Railway System
Rasteigh
J M. Barr
Pianager
John Skelton Williams
W R Hudson
Jacksonville
Fla
Hudson
L A Boyd
Savannah Ga
Hawkinaville Cotton Mill Holds Prosperous Annual Meeting
Hewlaneville Mill reports a prosperous year with many improvements and near full capacity. Stockholders elected officers including W O N Par, Whitfield, Fate, Coney, Ragan, Lovejoy, Jeixe, Helmm, and others as directors. The meeting was presided by T E Lovejoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewlaneville Mill
Hawkinaville
T E Lovejoy
Whitfield
Mee
Fate
Bjary
J F Coney
Toreador at the Grand and Bijou offerings delight crowds
The Jefferson De Angelis Opera Company presents The Toreador in a bright London import with a lavish two act musical comedy at the Grand tonight and Saturday. The cast includes Edgar Norton Sir Archibald Steckett Margaret McKinney Bertha Rice Edward Metcalfe Norma Bell and Edna Burd with songs such as Dreamy Eyes and Espana. Also at the Bijou Howard Gall anchors The Man Who Dared praised for its class entertainment while Clara Joel shines among the cast and next week Frussian melodrama For Her Sakal draws interest as a top draw in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand
Jefferson de Angelis
Biarritz
France
Villaya
Spanah Town
Walch
de Angelis
Sammy Gigg
Toresdor
Edgar Norton
Sir Archibald Steckett
Margaret McKinney
Bertha Rieci
Edward Metcalfe
Norma Bell
Edna Burd
Adine Bouvier
Land of
Spain
Archie
Espana
Susannah
Howard Gall
Lis Star
den of Mong
Mr Hell Miss Fuller
Dainty
Clara Joel
Board Restores Cut in Salary for City Teachers
The board of education voted to restore a 73 percent cut in salaries for grammar school principals and high school teachers, effective this month. The move affects principals, teachers at Boys and Girls High Schools, the superintendent, assistants, and department heads, increasing payroll by 34,237. Holidays will be reduced. Lee and Washington birthdays and Georgia day will not be school holidays. Committees were announced, and resignations and staffing decisions were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Colles
Waa
Slaton
Landrum
Lee
Washington
Georgia
Board of Lady Visitors
Lahdrum
Tee
Luther Rosser
L P Stephens
Hoke Smith
E. P. Howell
J S Parks
L @ Rosser
A. C Turners
Chaiman
E P Burns
M. M Turner
WS Brown
L Z Rosser
Department of the Quilding
Atlanta
Paschal
Peschel
HP Burns
W F Slaton
FH Utterbach
Natonal Educational Association
Race Track Gambler Lost Thousands by Conspiracy
New York report details a bookmaker driven conspiracy across pool rooms leading to $250 000 paid out in five months. Conspirators altered betting sheets to show gains while honest staff saw losses. When wagering results favored the scheme rooms closed and a staff reorganization followed with no court recourse for gamblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Telegraph Company
Yn Gente
Dls
Gleltea
Two Amateur Pitchers Touted for Powell Season
Hogg and McLaughlin from amateur ranks are expected to pitch for Atlanta this season. Hogg, a vollagian and former Tin Pan League star, is seen as a top semi pro in the South and trusted to perform in fast company. McLaughlin, linked with Atlanta’s past reports, resembles Dougherty in delivery and could surprise batters with his speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hogg
McLaughlin
Powell
Robert Hogg
Vollagian
Atlanta
Irby McLaughin
Uke Dougherty
Widson
Many Big Teams for Dixie Spring Training
Twelve major league teams plan early spring training in the south with more slots for American and National Leagues. Teams listed include the New York Americans at Atlanta, Chicago Americans at Marlin, Cleveland Americans at San Antonio, Philadelphia Americans at Spartanburg, Detroit Americans at Shreveport, and others moving among Macon, New Orleans, Birmingham, and Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Dixie Diamonds
New York Americans
Atlanta
Chicago
Americans
Marlin
Tex
Cleveland Americans
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Spartanburg
Detroit
Shreveport
Boston Americans
Macon
New Orleans
St Louis
Crileana
New York
Birmingham
Brooklyn
Columbia, SC
Pittsburg
Hot Springs
Ark
Cincinnati
Dallas
Mobile
Comiskey
McGraws
Savannah
Jackson
Georgia
Boston
Chicago Nationals
California
St Louis Americans
Philadelphia National
Galt
Borvton Na Jonals
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Coron Fung
W. L Calhoun
Ollar
Essig Bros
The
Popular Clothiers
Whitehall St
the Countess de Montaign
Southerns Palm Limited
Union
Congress
Mon Carreras
Oace
Bradfield Regulator Co
Riend
Kirke la Shelle
Palm Room
Oscar
Waldrof-Astoria
Earl of
Pawtucket
the Grand
Ian Francisco
Australia
Madame Patti
Monte Carlo
Rome
Cairo
Bijou
Washington and Lee
Golden State Limited
Kansas
Cry
Daly
el Pao
Southern Pacific ‘Ticket
Berthe and
Liiterature
Les
Leanrarz
Dastict
Decatur Streets
Avante, Ga
Uon Ally
Sesalony
Dixie
Ann Ter
Sterling Remedy Co
Raton Darao
Arbayra
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