Water Board Delayed by Strike in Engine Contract
The water board faces months delay before the 15,000,000 gallon pumping engine for station No. 2 is ready. A strike clause in the Holly Manufacturing Company contract halted progress after 70 workers walked out, leaving five weeks of work unfinished. The city will likely pay part of the $99,700 engine from water bonds funds, while laying of new mains waits for essential specials to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Water Commissioners
Holly Manufacturing Company
Lockport
Woodward
Atlanta
Dimmock
Water Board
Marietta Street
Marietta Strees School
Viaduct Girders Delayed As Beams Lag In Transit
Delays in shipping 94 feet girders for the viaduct mid span slow progress. Wilkins reports girders will arrive within ten days from Philadelphia, temporarily reducing force levels and halting masonry and sidewalk work. October 1 completion date remains, with $100 daily penalties after delays.
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Philadelphia
Wilkins
Supreme Court Adjourns Eight Cases Carried Over
The Supreme Court closed a busy term with eight civil cases carried over to the October term, plus a few criminal matters for oral argument. Justices Lumpkin Lewis Little and Simmong returned home. the court reconvenes October 7. The remaining docket includes Equitable Building and Loan Association Holloway Rome circuit Matthews v Andrews, Flint circuit Hosary Matthews, Holbrook v Evansville and Terre Haute R R, Atlanta circuit Carned v Wentworth Augusta circuit and Dottenheim v Union Savings Bank and Security Co Matta circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Lumpkin
Lewis
Little
Simmong
Equitable Building and Loan Association
Holloway
Watches and Jewelry Ad at 83 Whitehall St
An advertisement from Maxx & Biknce, Diamonds and Jewelry at 83 Whitehall Street touts handsome watch cases and a wide selection. It claims fastidious selection and hundreds of styles to choose from to achieve the desired elegance.
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Whitehall St
Unknown Man Killed by Georgia Railroad Engine in Yard
A man in railroad yards near the police barracks was struck by engine No. 60. He appeared well dressed, wore gray trousers and a negreé shirt. Coroner Stamps was notified, body moved to Hilburn & Poole, and an inquest set to identify the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Railroad
George Fallings
Nio
Camille
Stamps
Hilburn & Poole
Insurance Notes On Georgia Life Underwriters Meeting
The Georgia Association of Life Underwriters held a meeting with strong turnout and widespread satisfaction. Members praised rising interest in the organization and noted both personal pleasure and potential profit from state activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Association of Life Underwriters
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Association officers named for next year amid praise
The association elected its officers for the coming year with broad approval. Manager James T Prince of Manhattan Life has departed on his annual vacation. Victor M Scott, a prominent insurance man and partner at Pw Oes, Hoe 2, is noted in connection with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T Prince
The
Manhattan Life
Victor M Scott
Af ‘ Pw Oes
Hoe
Insurance people and appointments noted in Louisville
Ferguson and Scott, noted fire figures from Louisville, were in the city yesterday. Prudential contracted with J W Corditt to serve as southeastern Alabama special agent with Ozark as headquarters. Also referenced is a Money Maker piece on life insurance assessments and a poem about farmers packing apples for town. Management changes include W E Hawkins of United States Life in Anniston and T R Jones of Mutual Life of Kentucky as Southern manager. J Minson named North Carolina state manager with Raleigh HQ. Robert E Wilkins assigned Mobile counties. North Carolina Fire Underwriters meet at Wrightsville August 11 to 13. Mrs. B A Dennington of Yatesville Ga, daughter of G A Potter of Atlanta, died last night leaving five children and husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W E. Hawkins
United States Life
Anniston
All
General Southern
T R Jones
Mutual Life of
Kentucky
J. Minson
Phoenix Mutual
Tennessee
North Carolina
Raleigh
Robert E. Wilkins
Savannah
Mobile
North Carolina Fire Underwriters’ Association
Wrightsville
B. A. Dennington
Yatesville
M. A Dennington
E H. Dennington
Yatesville, Ga
G. A. Potter
Atlanta
Chrch
Three Names, Two Identities Spark Courtroom Drama
A missing young woman Maude Carter alias Marie Honeycutt and a man using multiple names Griffett alias Tom Griffith alias Arthur Griffin faced charges connected to a diamond ring. The case unfolded as police, a wary father, and a brother intervened, leading to postponements and conflicting testimonies.
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Maude Carter
Marie Honeycutt
John Rungell Griffett
Tom Griffith
Arthur Griffin
Griffett
Miss Maude
Smith
Marie
Tatron
John Russell Griffett
Justice Landrum
Griffet
The
Constitution
Riven Ax
Stargeant
Athens
Weill
Griffith
Fight at Empire building lands carpenters in court
In Atlanta two carpenters, Phillips and Penn, faced charges after a violent clash at the Empire building. Phillips was bound on a $20,000 bond for attempted murder and assault. Penn posted $300 bond for a retaliatory shooting. The dispute escalated when Penn, returning from hospital, confronted Phillips with a knife. A separate case involved Keeler, accused of forgery, with a Gainesville sheriff taking him to Florida after tapping lawyer Tapr for guidance.
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E. Phillips
Empire Building
Phillips
L. Penn
Justice Puckett
Fenn
Penn
Justice Landrum
Orr
Prups
Bud Penn
Phillipe
Phillipa
Philima
Florida
Gainesville
Fla
Atlanta
Fred Keeler
8. C. Tapr
Keeler
Sherl
Contribution from GAR to Calhoun for Home Room Fund
Commander Breitenbacher of O M Mitchel post G A R turned over 100 dollars to President Calhoun of the Confederate Soldiers' Home trustees. The post voted to fund furnishing a room and use any surplus as directed. Donations ranged from 1 to 5 dollars, with Breitenbacher helping raise the total. The donor’s name will be inscribed above the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Breitenbuckher
O. M. Mitchel Post
W. S. Calhoun
Confederate Soldiers’ Home
Lea Ft
Breitenbacher
Receiver for O Connor in bankruptcy petition at Atlanta
Yesterday three creators of CW O Connor wholesale grocer on Forsyth street fled a petition in United States court asking that he be adjudged a bankrupt and a receiver appointed Percy Adams referee in bankruptcy appointed to position to give bond of 10000 C G Hannah named creditor attorney C D Maddox for J J J Maddox Lamar Rankin Drug Beck and Gregg Hardware alleges O Connor owes 704 and others 327% This marks part of debts and reports O Connor built up a large retail network before recent reverses creditors proposed stock take and release from bankruptcy with court costs eliminated O Connor favors proposal Tompkins Alston represents him.
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CW O'Connor
Forsyth Street
United States
Newman
Percy Adams
C. G Hannah
C . Maddox
J J & J.B. Maddox
Lamar and Rankin Drug Company
Beck and Gregg Hardware Company
O Connor
J.J &J BH
Maddox
C W O'Connor
O'Connor
Atlanta
Griffin
Connor
Tompkins
Arrest of Rawls Moody for Forged Check
Rawls Moody, a young man well known in the city, was arrested last night on forgery charges after a Peachtree store clerk reported Moody tried to cash a worthless ten dollar check bearing a forged name. He has a history of similar scrapes, with friends noting occasional irresponsibility and expectations the matter may be settled out of court again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawls Moody
Peachtree
Flucher
Moody
A hearing for Henderson Atlanta man seeks pardon
Counsel for H Henderson, a Fulton County man convicted of assault with intent to rape and sentenced to six years, has filed a second pardon petition with the prison commission after an earlier rejection. The petition is signed by the judge, solicitor, and a majority of the jury.
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Atlanta
H Henderson
Fulton County
Prison Commission
Henderson
A Butter Habit And Its Cure With Grape Nuts
The reader notes a butter craving leading to excess fat in meals causing stomach and bowel trouble. The remedy advised is to reduce butter, drink hot water for a few nights, then switch to rich cream with Grape Nuts for breakfast. Cream and Grape Nuts supply needed fats while butter is removed from daily intake.
Citizens Well Bold Meeting Over Peters Street Viaduct Fight
Captain Evan F Howell heads the West End committee as first and seventh wards plan a joint meeting to push for the Peters Street charter and viaduct and for transit franchise from Atlanta Rapid Transit. They denounce the city’s handling of the Nelson street bridge and seek a city tax on street car firms while promising a full, sustained campaign.
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Copners
Peters Street
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
LaHatte
E. P. Howell
West End
Forrest Adair W V. Carter
H Culberson
EH. L Connally
Howell
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Nelson Street
Mitchell Street
St . Peters Street
Reunion at Douglasville Honors Seventh Georgia Regiment
Veterans of the Seventh Georgia Regiment held their annual reunion in Douglasville on July 1, the anniversary of Manassas. A special Atlanta train carried the group, with welcome addresses at Douglasville High School, a regimental roll call, and a groveside dinner and exercises.
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Seventh Georgia Regiment
Douglasville
Manassas
Atlanta
Douglasville High School
J B Himnicutt
Whitley
Receiver Sought for Continental Security Redemption Co
Continental Security Redemption Company of New Jersey faces a federal ancillary suit led by George A. Blinn Jr W B Morgan and GC Haydon of Birmingham. Directors own 2150 shares amid a Delaware Georgia and Alabama amalgamations. J B Cobb named receiver in Birmingham with a $25000 bond. Office furnishings valued at $1000. judge Newman to decide on appointment.
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Continental Security Redemption Company
Continental Security Redemption Company of
New Jersey
George A. Blinn, Jr
Morgan
GC. 8
Haydon
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Debenture Redemption Company of Delaware
National Debenture Loan Company
American Redemption Trust Company of Delaware
National Trust Company of Georgia
Reward for Gaither and Schley in Porter murder
Governor Candler has authorized a $100 reward for the capture with evidence sufficient to convict Buck Gaither and Henry Schley, two Black men sought for the murder of Jack Porter in Colquitt County. Their disappearance after the crime supports the theory they committed the act, though evidence remains inconclusive.
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Buck Gaither
Henry Schley
Jack Porter
Colquitt County
Candler
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Fea Watetives Matias
Hood
Peria
Enoins
Georgia
Gsroner
Insurance Notes
Ame
Thomas Pethrs
Washington Life
R. Harpe
Asine
Fite
Ferguson & Scott
Louisville
Prudential
J W Corditt
Alabama
Ozark
Money Maker
Fomne
Veco
Char
Casa
HE Gouldn
T Take & Joke
Gar, T
Wmitche Post
Soldiere
Toms
CaLhoun
Fiat
Fragchises
Evan F. Howell
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
Ilinois Central
Chicago
Vin Famour
Dixie Flyer
Pullman Palace
Thomas, CB
Walker
Clg Ticket Cne
Jets
Avent
le Gy
Norfolk
Old Dominion
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. c
Atlanta, Ga
Baltimore, Md
Hess
Pryor and
Alabama Streets
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