Couple Wed In Dome Of Capitol In Atlanta History
J C Carr and Elsie Evhott tied the knot in the capitol dome after walking 200 steps up with a crowd gathering below. Rev W B Wilson conducted the ceremony, offering to marry in the basement for ten dollars or free on the dome. Carr, 23, is a stationary engineer. Elsie, 18, lived with her parents on Simpson street. Pearl Ivy and Pat Galaher were once-married in the capitol home.
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J. C. Carr
Mies Elsie Evhott
W. B. Wilson
Capitol
Wilson
Dar
Dome
Atlanta
Capitol Dome
Miss Pearl Ivy
Pat Galaher
Carrie
Hayden Street
Carr
Bluett
Simpson Street
John C Staton Named Assistant Postmaster of Atlanta
John C Staton, a two year clerk in the money order division and a railroad mail employee since 1892, was named assistant postmaster of the Atlanta post office by Postmaster Bolling Jones. He succeeds Dewitt Cole, who resigned as Postmaster Hugh McKee’s term ends, and was introduced to the clerical staff Friday afternoon.
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Dewitt Cole
John C Staton
Atlanta Post Office
Ralway Mail
Bolling Jones
Atlanta
Hugh McKee
Jones
McKee
Mr Staton
Muse's Semi Annual Reduction Sale Overcoats
Muse announces a semi annual reduction sale featuring men’s overcoats with prices listed at 514.00. The notice highlights discounts and limited stock across available sizes and styles.
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Muse
Ant Postmaster From Alabama Builds Long Postal Career
A native of Alabama and early career starter in At talla Aja born, he served as assistant postmaster when the local post office was third class. He later became a mail route agent, delivering mail across the country. Since 1913 he has been located in the Atlanta post office, excelling in every position he held.
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Ant
Alabama
Attalla Aja
Staton
Atlanta
Two More Firms Seek Atlanta Branches in Talks
Two manufacturing concerns have opened negotiations with WH Leahy of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to establish branches in Atlanta. F F Dalley Co of Buffalo seeks a distributing warehouse for the southeast and freight rates on carload lots will influence the decision. Stenotype Company of Indianapolis also seeks to locate a southern agency in Atlanta.
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WH Leahy
Industrial and Statistical Bureau
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Atlanta
F F Dalley Company
Buffalo
Stenotype Feompany
Indianapolis
Atlant
Hooper Plans Georgia Convict Camp Inspection
Tennessee Governor Benjamin Whooper intends an early tour of Georgia convict camps to study road labor practices. He has asked Georgia Governor Slaten for details on convict work, and Slaten welcomes the inspection and will assist during the visit. A Tennessee high commission will accompany the governor on the trip.
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Benjamin Whooper
Tennessee
Georgia
Slaten
Hoozer
Receiver Sought in Involuntary Bankruptcy Case
Local creditors filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Railway Postal Clerks Investment, a corporation, in United States court. Deputy Clerk Fred Beers handles the matter with a petition for a receiver filed alongside the papers.
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Wot Anu
Cinemas
Watton
Brand
Fred Beers
United States Court
Railway Postal Clerks Investment, Association A Corporation
Johnson Given One Year Sentence in Federal Penitentiary
Johnson was found guilty on charges related to freight car tampering in interstate traffic. He appeared before Judge Newman for sentencing and was sentenced to one year and one day in the Atlanta federal penitentiary.
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Will Johnson
Tates
Newman
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Bar Honors Watkins With Atlanta Reception
Edgar Watkins recent appointment as special counsel to the Interstate Commerce Commission was celebrated with a bar association reception at the University Club on Peachtree Street. Watkins, president of the Atlanta Bar Association, expressed gratitude for the honor and noted he will continue as president while serving in Washington. He will not relocate his family soon and will earn a $5000 salary as ICC special counsel.
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Edgar Watkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlanta
Tniiversity Club
Peachtree Street
Watkins
Atlanta Bar Association
Atlante
Bar
Watkins Lerves Sanday
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commonon
Watking
Watkins & Latimer
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Woman seeks court order for husband support
Mrs Lillian Goodlet of Travelers Rest asks Judge WD Ellis to compel GC BL Goodlet, a mail clerk, to support her and their three children. She alleges threats and a failed petition this Friday, and the hearing is scheduled for a pending date.
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Lillian Goodlet
Travelers
WD Ellis
Goodlet
Elsset Sibilary
Colored chauffeurs condemn speeding at anniversary service
A special service at the First Congregational Church colored Sunday night marks the chauffeurs of the cy holding their anniversary. Alfred White presides, Rev Proctor preaches on The Man at the Wheel, with speeches by F J Wimberly and LH Meck. Wiley West represents the Atlanta Automobile Association and a resolution against reckless speeding is to be presented.
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First Congregational Church
Alfrence White
Mf” Proctor
Man At the Wheel
F J Wimbelg
Ciipeme LH
Meck
Heck & Terege Hardware Company
William Kite
Situation unchanged in capital of Haiti
Fort on Prince Hatt reports the capital stayed calm as revolutionary forces advance from the north toward the president and his ministers. In Washington, Commander La Bostwick of the Nashville sent word that the situation remains unchanged and General Theodore proclaimed himself supreme head of the revolution while General Zamor is at Cape Maitlen.
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Prince Hatt
Washington
LA Bostwick
Nashville
Cape Itghien
Navy Department
Theodore His
Zamor
Tvader sUli
Cape Maitlen
Rev Line to Defend Popular Amusements Sermon
At 8 p m Sunday at the First Universalist church 16 E Harris street pastor Line will preach on Popular Amusements with focus on games dancing and theater The sermon responds to a prior pulpit attack in this city The morning subject will be Heaven Found The public is invited to attend
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Ocloch
Rey Tred
First Universalist
Harris Street
Ileayen
Hub Tally Fined 200 Or 12 Months In Pen
Hub Tally was fined 200 dollars with the option of twelve months in the Patten county chain gang after a guilty verdict for assault with intent to murder. Judge Ben Hill noted his bad character and deemed the punishment light compared to the offense.
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HUB Tally
Patten County
Fudzy
Ben’ Hill
Ben Hill
Talh
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N. J
Sloan
Earl S
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Mass
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Philadelphia
Filbert Streets
Pennsylvania
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New York City
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Fifth Avenue
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Martinique
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Broadway
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