Five Hundred Peach Cars Expected Next Week Say Georgia Exchange
Good work by the Georgia Fruit Exchange reports 500 carloads of peaches likely to be shipped next week across Georgia, with Elberta Georgia Belle Carmens and Waddells in rotation. Weather mix and prices range from 1.75 to 2.50 per crate while overall rainfall varies by region.
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Georgia Fruit Exchange
Georgia
North Georgia
Fort Valley
Mayfield
South Georgia
Morris Weslosky
New York
Tar Company Plans Track Extension
Tar company announces expansions on the West Peachtree street track from Fifth Street to the Peachtree West junction and an extension of the Ponce de Lean avenue line through Druid Hills. Total cost about 980,000 with Buckhead cars replacing Peachtree cars on West Peachtree after completion in six to eight weeks. The schedule remains five minutes, easing Peachtree congestion. Also reports the capture of Robert Williams, accused of killing his wife at Unadilla, near Cordele, and his imprisonment in Vienna jail.
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Peachtree Street
Fifth Street
Peachtree
West Peachtree Streets
W. H. Glenn
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Ponce
Will Fly Over Atlanta Invention By Captain Stanley
A Columbus Ohio inventor Captain J Stanley unveils a 91 by 62 foot flying machine to be exhibited in Atlanta within two weeks. The craft seats three in boxlike ends and center, is steerable from the middle, withstands high winds, and aims to land atop the Candler building at Ponce de Leon Park if permitted.
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Atlanta
Ita
J. Stanley
Columbus
Ohio
Captain Stanley
Stdntey
Ponce de Leon Park
Candler
Captain Wilcox Offers Aid to Will Myers in Crowley Case
Dr Jefferson Wilcox of Wittlcaoochee Georgia, former captain of Company B, Third Regiment United States Volunteer Infantry, responds to a letter from a man claiming to be Will Myers, convicted of Forrest Crowley’s murder in 1894. He cannot locate Myers but seeks proof of service and identity from Myers, promising aid and possible pardon if legitimate.
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Constitution
Will Myera
Forrest Crowley
Jefferson Wilcox
Witlacoochee
United States Volunteer Infantry
Ray
Immunes
Crowley
Wilcox
Myers
United States War Department
Wil Myers
United States Army
Washington, D. C
Company B
San Juan
Hill
Roosevelt
Will Myers
Jefferson Wilcox, MD
Third Regiment
The German Millionaire at the Dixie theater
Yeatman C. Alley presents The Clever Comedian at Dixie 85 Whitehall with daily updated moving pictures and illustrated songs. The Hey Stock Company performs a clever one act play The German Millionaire full of new songs dancing and wit with no dull minute.
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Yeatman C. Alley
The
Dixie
Dixie Theater
Whitehall
Ahey Stock Company
North Carolinians Organize In Atlanta Meeting
An enthusiastic North Carolinians group met at noon in Burton Smith’s offices to form a permanent organization. A planning committee was named including Dr. Junius W. Millard, Burton Smith, Dr. W. L. Lingle, John E. Smith, and Dr. John E. White. A general meeting at Carnegie Hall is set for next Friday noon in Atlanta.
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North
Georgia Bankers Back Rutherford Bill on State Bank Reform
A Rutherford bill in the Georgia Senate seeks to overhaul state bank law with stricter examinations, higher bank examiner salaries, bank funded inspection costs, mandatory bad debt actions, higher capital payment schedules, and limits on bank investments and capitalization disclosures. The measure, supported by the Georgia Bankers Association, awaits Banking Committee action. a companion bill exists in the House.
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Senate
Sonator Rutherford
Georgia Bankers’ Association
Nahi
Bil
Jts
Georgia
Rutherford
Committee On Banking
House
Davis
Dougherty
Vaudette Promises Strong Bill with Soprano and Songs
At the Vaudette a superb program is planned for tomorrow featuring Atlanta’s top soprano Mrs. Frank Pearson. Afternoon and evening songs by Mr. Hall accompany a night double bill with Dil and artiste numbers. The venue is noted for its cool air and pleasant atmosphere with 5 cent admission.
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Atlanta
Frank Pearson
Hall
Vaudette
Deputy Fatally Strikes Prisoner in Hammond Incident
In Hammond Louisiana on July 10 Deputy Sheriff Mullin of Natalbany fatally wounded a Black prisoner during transport to dinner after the prisoner allegedly lunged with a knife. The fatal injury occurred instantly as the struggle unfolded near the public safety transfer.
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Hammond
Mullin
Natalbany
Ons -Bhol
Used wooden leg on wife in fatal double deaths
Grand Rapids officers report an autopsy on Warren G. Rowland and his wife Vashtl Perry Rowland found dead in a vacant house. Surgeons state Rowland struck his wife with his wooden leg, shattered gas fixtures, allowing gas to pour out, then cut his own throat.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Warren G. Rowland
Perry Rowland
Rowland
Tragic double killing in Lansing man shoots wife then kills self
In Lansing a man named Thayer shot and killed his wife at her workplace before fatally shooting himself. Police say the motive involved alleged infidelity and anger over the marital situation. Authorities are investigating the incident and tracing the couple’s movements prior to the crime.
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Lansing
Suis Av
Charles Whayer
Farmer
Ity
Thayer
Fataily
Nunnally Firm Plans $320,000 Edgewood Building
The Nunnally Company led by president J H Nunnally will erect a three story building on Edgewood avenue near Mason's Annuity, with a $320,000 cost. Upper floors will serve as storage for Nunnally Candy, first floor to be subdivided into stores. The lot fronts Edgewood 110 feet, bought for $22,500 three years ago, with a recent offer of $49,000 declined.
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Nunnally Company
J H Nunnally
Edgewood Avenue
Mason's Annuity
Ivy and
Nunnally Candy Company
Edgewodl
Nunnally
Nephew Accidentally Slays Uncle at Indiana Camp
The body of Russell J. Grose, salesman for Wall Safe and Lock Co of Cincinnati, arrives in South Bend after being accidentally shot by his nephew Bentley Matthews at a northern camp. Matthews was preparing to clean a rifle when it discharged, piercing Grose's heart.
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South Bend
Ind
Russell J. Grose
Wall Safe and Lock Company
Cincinnati
Bentley Matthews
Grose
Queen of Rags by Walter L Dunn on sale now
Ragtime song Queen of Rags by Walter L Dunn offered through his music publishing house in Atlanta Georgia. Mail orders accepted at 26e per copy with P O Box 657 as the contact address.
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Queen of Rags” By
Walter L. Dunn
P. O. Box
Atlanta
White City Park For The People Attracts All
A description touts White City Park as ideal and popular with inducements such as lakes fountains exquisite flowers and shrubs shaded paths and fishing. It promises cool promenades and varied amusements within walking distance east of Grant Park near White City 100 yards north of Grant Park.
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Grant Park
White City
Grant Dork
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West Peachtree Line
Cordele
Robert Williame
Unadilla
Hera
Vienna
Capt. Wilcox
Lux-You
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Surly
J. M. Johnson
James Fulton
Bessemer
Ningteenth Street
Muse
All Mothers of Boys
Nainsook Athletic UN
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Cowboy
Edgewood Ave
Moving Pictures
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Tay Spooner
3 Copelands
Ozays
Kathrine Martin
Ponge GE Leon
WAYNE
White City Park
Caroussel
Ferris Wheel
Fairyland Limited
Penny Arcade
Theaa
Whites City
Peachtree Roof Garden
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