City Tax Officials Back Electric Plant Assessment
City assessors set the Georgia Railway and Electric Company electric light plant at 1 million dollars after a consolidation with the Georgia Electric Light Company. Officers dispute the figure, but City Attorney James L. Mayson opines the assessment is proper legal and collectible, confirming the county’s tax direction.
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Gat
Mayson
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Georgia Electric Light Company
Wright
Atlanta
The
Glenn
James L Mayson
Southern Cadets Holdings At Annapolis 1906 Class Standings
Annapolis Md July 4 The naval academy academic board released the final exam standings of the cadet class of 1900 listing southern cadets by rank. Names include Hickis T Winston North Carolina Doyle Stafford H Riddle Tennessee Cocke Herbert C Virginia Abernathy Tennessee Ellis Georgia Wright Tennessee Osterhaas Virginia Ferguson North Carolina Spilman Virginia noted as not rated due to special instruction at MIT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Academy Academic Board
Hickis T. Winston
North Carolina
Stafford H. Doyle
South Carolina
William K. Riddle
Tennessee
Herbert C. Cocke
Virginia
Robert A. Abernathy
Hayne Ellis
Georgia
Luke E. Wright, Jr
Hugo W. Osterhaas
Wiliam B. Ferguson, Jr
John A. Spilman
Naval Academy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Gaynor and Greene case veers on Quebec extradition ruling
In Quebec City Judge Caron issued a partial judgment in the Gaynor and Greene case. He granted motions for certiorari to extradite Lafontaine and to compel production of documents in three cases. Proceedings paused pending receipt of documents. next Friday set for further court action.
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Quebec
Caron
Gaynor- Greene
M Rate Lafontaine
Two Die In Gas Leak Explosion At North Vandeventer
St Louis July 4 Two bodies lie buried beneath debris at 422 North Vandeventer after an explosion that followed Robert Golz attempting to locate a gas meter leak with a lighted match. His wife Marthe Golz and daughter Martha are entombed. Golz was blown from the basement to the sidewalk. A injured woman, Julie Stire, was rescued minutes after but unconscious and badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Vandeventer Avenue
Robert Golz
Marthe Golz
Martha
Golz
Ullie Stire
Atlanta Lodge to Furnish Georgia's Top Odd Fellows Roles
Capital Lodge No. 60 of Atlanta will, next year, supply the highest officer in the United States and the top Georgia position for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Colonel John B. Goodwin is slated for grand sire at Des Moines, replacing A. C. Gable, with John Arthur Hynds set to become grand master in Georgia. Capital Lodge recently installed new officers led by Noble Grand C. H. Pritchard and Vice Grand Thomas N. Scales, among others, affirming its prominence in state Odd Fellowship.
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John B. Goodwin
The
Independent Order of O
St John A. Hynds
Capital Lodge
Qad Fellows
Georgia
Atlanta
Odd Fellowship
Independent Order of God
Sovereien Grand Lodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Grand Sire
A. C G. Qable
Covington
Ohio
Grand Lodge of
John Arthur Hynds
Henry MecAlpin
Savannah
Goodwin
Mr. Hynda
Capital City Lodge
Noble Grand
C. H. Pritchard
Thomas N. Scales
J. W. Rice
Outside Guardian
C. M. Turner
Inside Guardian
W. W. Shepard
R. W. Hynds
O. B. Penn
R. S. MN
G-Wayman Conway
N. GE
L. Day
S.W. Shaw
V. Dean
Hay Negotiations Start for Colombia Panama Canal Treaty
Secretary Hay reports that talks with Colombia will begin within a week to secure U S rights to build the Panama canal. Minister Concha has full authority. terms include seven million gold dollars to Colombia upon ratifications, plus an annuity about six hundred thousand a year after fourteen years, with US jurisdiction over a six mile zone and American courts and police.
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Colombia
Washington
United States
Panama
Concha
Hay
Act of Congress
National Elks Secure Bedford Hotel as National Home
Henry W. Mears reports the Elks have bought the Hotel Bedford in Bedford City Virginia to serve as a national home for aged and indigent members. Built in 18% with original cost 210000, it houses 250 inmates and will open in October after approval by supreme trustees.
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Bedford City
Baltimore
Henry W. Mears
The
Order of Elks
Bedford
Ls Ngs
M. D Detweller
Judge Fisher
Jamestown
Drennan
Birmingham
Ala
George P. Kronk
Omaha
Order
Charles B. Pickett
Waterloo
Supreme Trustees
Machinists Seek Grievance Rectification on B and O
Baltimore July 4 Oriole Lodge of machinists employed by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad has appointed two committees to confer with representatives from shops along the line to formulate alleged grievances. The action follows instructions from the national headquarters in Chicago. The main issue appears to be wage discrimination against machinists who did not receive the recent pay increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Chio
Oriole Lodge of Machinists
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Association
Chicago
Larchmont Club Regatta Sees Narrow Wind Wins
Fifty-two yachts started the twenty third annual Larchmont Yacht Club regatta in New York on July 4. Owing to light wind the large classes completed half the course. Mineela defeated Rainbow by five minutes nine seconds while Yankee She was one minute fifty eight seconds behind. Elmina beat Muriel by one minute fourteen and two seconds in the fight for first among schooners.
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New York
Corneling Vanderbilt
Rainbow
Hank Hafer
Belmont
Mineela
J. R. Maxwell
Elmina
Muriel
Biming
Delegation to discuss railroad line extension to Cuthbert
A Lumpkin county group headed by W. S. Mardre John Paitters on Fred Singer traveled to Cuthbert yesterday to meet President Williams of the Georgia Florida and Alabama railroad about extending the line northward to the town. Grading south of Cuthbert will be finished by August 1 with plans to begin grading northward after that date.
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Cuthbert
Lumpkin
W. S. Mardre
John Paitterson
Fred Singer
Cuthbert Yesterdad
Willams
Georgia, Florida and Alabama Railroad
Une
Sir
Trial of Banker Rush Ends in Mississippi
Jackson July 4. The trial of Phil Rush, Senatobia banker attorney and capitalist, charged with embezzling 10030 from the state treasury, ends for today. State closed its case at noon. defense called few witnesses. Many instructions requested. judge Powell to rule. Jury deliberation expected to begin tomorrow noon with uncertain outcome likely hung jury or acquittal.
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Jackson
Miss
Phil Rush
Powell
Strikers Defied as Operators Plan Resume in Pa
Hazleton July 4 reported as authoritative that July 17 the opening of the national miners convention at Indianapolis is the date set by operators to resume work at Luzerne county colonies with experienced non union men from area mines. News unconfirmed due to operator reticence.
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Pennsylvania
Hazleton
National Miners’ Convention
Indianapolis
Wilkesbarre
Wnien
Luzerne County
Roanoke
Twin Branch
Tug River
Jones
Simmons Creek
Demand for refined humor in vaudeville verse.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat cites an older theatrical mind arguing that popular songs drive vaudeville and burlesque. He notes managers profit from free advertising as tunes spread, while parodies must be refined to appeal to audiences and reward verse writers who craft harmless, witty verses to fit popular airs.
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New Orleans
Prac
Realife
Quiet Fourth Parade in Atlanta Sees Record Police Order
Police reports from July 4, 1902 show minimal trouble in Atlanta with only one accident and few arrests. Chief Ball praises officers for extra hours and prevention efforts, noting no state cases and a solitary incident of intoxication. A single shooting-firearm incident occurred early, and a raid on a negro hall at Vendome hotel led to fourteen arrests. A Grand Theatre scaffold rope slipped injuring a black janitor, while a white stagehand avoided harm.
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Atlanta
Recorder
Vendome
Orme Street
Bathtul
Polich
Tredwell & Beattie
Central Avenue
BR. B. Siddons
the Grand
John Harper
Grand
Ball
Yellow Jaundice Cure Promoted By Eldric Bitters
A Kentucky man narrates his recovery from yellow jaundice after using Eldric Bitters, claiming two bottles cured him. Earlier jokes about Senator Manderson recount a Nebraska showman tale with Uncle Sam and a moose, illustrating humorous regional storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hogarty
Lexington
The Pythians in Public Installation at Macon
A large audience filled the Macon academy of music for the Knights of Pythias subordinate lodge officers installation. Grand Chancellor F. M. Sommerkamp of Columbus spoke, introduced by Judge John P Ross. Present were Grand Chancellor F. M. Sommerkamp Grand Chancellor F. M. Jenking Grand Prelate A Holt Grand Master of Work H. Sten Grand Master at Arms John P. Ross Grand Inner Guard J. J. Gaillard Grand Outer Guard H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Academy of Music
Macon
The
Academy of Music
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
F. M. Sommerkamp
Columbus
John P Ross
Grand Lodge
F M. Sommerkamp
F. M. Jenking
A . Holt
Work H. Sten
John P. Ross
J. J. Gaillard
Hantnie Taylor Is Chosen For Chair
Washington July 4 Hannie Taylor formerly United States minister to Spain has been elected to the chair of English constitutional and common law and of international private law at Colombian university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hantnie Taylor
Washington
Hannie Taylor
United States
Spain
Columbian Uni ‘Ity
Tracing land titles through time with clear ownership chains
Early settlers faced few title hurdles but modern real estate buyers encounter a web of difficulties. Time links back to earliest owner, establishing a complete chain of succeeding owners to the present day. We offer records and facilities to simplify this process.
Traveling salesman J T Berry found dead in Atlanta hotel
J T Berry a well known traveling man with Edwards Ripton & Co of New York was found dead in his Aragon hotel room in Atlanta yesterday morning. Officials suspect heart failure as cause. The Nashville native leaves a wife and two children. body shipped to Nashville after an undertaker prepared it.
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J. T.berry
Aragon Hotel
Mr. Berry
Towers Manufacturing Company
New York
Berry
Atlanta
Keel of Nebraska Is Laid At Moran Yard
The keel of the battleship Nebraska was laid in Moran Bros yards with Gov. Savage of Nebraska and Gov. McBride of Washington officiating. First rivet driven by both governors, a steel piece presented, a rivet heated and set, crowd cheers, guns fired, and workers paid with small checks.
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Seattle
Wash
Nebraska
Moran Bros. & Co
Savage
Henry McBride
Washington
Grove
Moran Bros
Governor Savage
States
Okes
Palma Writes of the Fourth President of Cuba Expresses Good Wishes
Palma of Cuba sends Fourth of July greetings to U S Minister Squiers. He shares happiness of the United States celebrating independence and wishes the American people continued prosperity and happiness.
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Cuba
United States
Alabama Bar Association Convenes in Huntsville
The Alabama Bar Association gathers in Huntsville with President E L Russell presiding. Milton Humes delivers welcome, Russell gives annual address urging thanks to Senator Morgan for aiding canal construction. J R Lamar of Georgia gives the annual address, with papers by D P Baster W T Sanders E D DeGraffenread. A barbecue for visiting lawyers is planned at Monte Sano.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama Bar Association
E. L. Russell
Milton Humes
Russell
John T. Morgan
R. Lamar
Georgia
D. P. Baster
Meblie
W. T. Sanders
Athens
E. D. DeGraffenread
Greensboro
A.s. Collier
Nashville
Andrew Jackson
Monte Sano
Gold in the Sea Claim Scrutiny by London Chronicle
The London Chronicle discusses extracting gold from seawater as a longstanding puzzle for chemists and financiers. It cites Professor Lupton of Leeds claiming oceans hold enough gold to give six million pounds to every person, while readers seek data to verify such figures and note caveats.
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London Chronicle
Globe
Lupton
Leeds
Institution of Mining Engineers
J. &. Dixon
Glasgow
Perry
Britain
Simple Course of Treatment for Digestive Ailments Publicized
A Dr Williams Medicine Co booklet offers home remedies for stomach disorders. Mrs Edith Benedict of Groton Mass credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing her lifelong constipation after years of poor digestion. The ad promises a free booklet What to Eat and How to Eat and notes pills are available from druggists or by mail postpaid for 51 cents a box, six for 6.50 from Schenectady New York.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Edith Benedict
Groton
Mass
Schnectady
N. Y
Crescent hotel opens as year round resort at Eureka Springs
On July 3 the Crescent hotel in Eureka Springs begins operating year round under Frisca management. Extensive renovations have been made to position it as a premier southwest hostelry.
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Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
Summer Excursions by Rail and Sail to New York and More
Central of Georgia Railway offers round trip tickets to New York Boston Baltimore and Philadelphia via Savannah with steamship lines at low rates. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. For full details and reservations contact any Central of Georgia agent or HH Foge T. POA Wall St Atlanta Ga.
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Central of Georgia
Failway
Connections
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
Foge
T. Poa
Wall St
Atlanta
Summer School announces tech apprenticeship focus
Annual Summer School at 223 Peach Tree Street opens July 14. For entry in September or later, consult Prof Peacock, who has prepared more boys for Tech apprenticeships than any other school in the state. Advertise wisely to gain profits from the start. Write or call Geo. 8. Lowman, Empire Building, Atlanta.
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Peachtree Street
Peacock
Lowman
Empire Building
Atlanta
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Southern Boys
Gaynor and Greene
Ansas
Emporia
Hans
Kansas
McAllister
Herrington
John M. Parr
Topeka
Reids
Sinci ‘Whitelaw Reid
Edward
London
Reid
Solitaires
Diamgués
Tiier & Berkele
CANAL
the Elks
Larchmont Club Regatta
Mother” Jones
Charleston
W. Va
Blume Coal and Coke Company
Thomas Jc
George B’yspitt
Kentucky
Joseph Crisco
Paul Dutrath
Mother Jones
Chris Evans
W. B. Wilson
Indiana
Mief Ball
City Way
Wmanderson
Eix
Senator Manderson
Heights
Fifth Avenue
Bull Moore
Uncle Sam
Title Guarantee! & Trust Co., Empire, Building, Atlante
Traveling Max
A, Te Berry
Aragon
Porter
Palma
Jon
S. Sum Mele
Gus
Gecos
Heta
Hirsch Bru
Whitehall Street
Sote A
Agency Banister’s
Finé Skosa
Corporation
Palo
Trip
Cominig
Mpeces
Norfolk, Va
Richmond
Qld Point Comfort
Virginia Beach
Noua
Insead
Norfolk
East’ Main St
Rich
Pe Aalmer
Brown
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter Underwear
Eiseman Bros
Atlanta Storz
Waiteleys
Washington, D.C
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