City Council set for busy committee week
The week ahead brings several committee meetings at city hall as Finance, Public Buildings and Tax groups prepare reports. Alderman Pierce pushes an occupation tax plan, while other ordinances on stage and police reforms await action. A new council probe into alleged municipal misconduct is anticipated alongside debates on the Boulevard franchise and charter amendments.
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Remorse and Bitter Memories Mark Woman's Plight
A young white woman in Atlanta, jailed in a police cell, attempted suicide with morphine after a night of drinking. She woke to church bells and bitter memories, and hospital staff saved her life. She gave a false name. police consider dropping the case, noting she has endured enough punishment.
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Vanity Fair
Polilce
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Aga
Bor Iie
Tula Chambers
Atlants
Vaudeville bill promises varied entertainment this week
Manager Anderson presents a busy program combining comedy opera acrobatics singing and dancing. Notable acts include Fitzgerald the American rogue in The Country Store and Harry Thorns in An Uptown Flat plus the Lavines Minnie Alen and Montval with Mile. Montval providing operatic ballads. The Vita graph will show timely pictures and a lively crowd is expected.
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Fitzgerald
Rogal
nFee
Harry Thorns
Lavines
Minnie Alen
M. Montval
Mile. Montval
Gaylor
Graff
Canadian Migration Boasts Contradicted by Census
The Boston Globe notes claims by Canadian officials of rising immigration and falling emigration to the United States are not supported by census data. It cites a net loss of about 1.3 million Canadians since 1810 and questions reports of farmers moving to Manitoba and the northwest, saying the census shows one quarter of Canadians reside in the United States and that mining and land-seeking Americans are only temporary settlers.
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Boston Globe
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Dominion
Canada
Europe
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Manitoba
Northwestern Territories
Patrolling Fire Chief Citizer Dies in 1852 Paterson History
Citizer, longtime head of the Volunteer Fire Department, is reported to have breathed his last in Paterson in 1852. The brief notice notes his service as chief and references his era’s civic volunteers.
Notable Haney dies. long service with Atlanta fire legacy
Thomas Haney, one of Atlanta's oldest citizens and father of Assistant Chief Henry P. Haney and Chief Thomas W. Haney of Jacksonville, died at 10 05 AM at 68 Jones Avenue. Born in Belfast Ireland, he moved to the United States at age five and to Atlanta in 1857. He served about 28 years with the Western and Atlantic Railroad, led the city council in 1857, and was a prominent firefighter in the volunteer era, serving three consecutive terms as chief. Survived by wife and five children, his funeral is set for 4 PM at the Jones Avenue Baptist church with interment in Oakland cemetery. six grandsons will pallbear.
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Atlanta
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Jacksonville
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Western and Atlantic Railroad Company
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Jones Avenue Baptist Church
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J. D. Webb
Bernard Haney
Charles G. Haney
Funeral of George Taylor Laid to Rest in Oakland Cemetery
George Taylor aged 57, longtime Atlanta resident, died Saturday morning in Greenville South Carolina. He served as army paymaster and held a high office in the United States marshal's office in Atlanta. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon conducted by Rev Albion Knight. He had come to Atlanta from Trenton New Jersey.
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George Taylor
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Atlanta
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Death of Charles Sexton Moves to Redan for Interment
Charles Sexton aged 22 died Saturday night at his sister Mrs. George Fields 32 McDonough street after a year of ill health. He had moved from Redan about a year ago. The body was shipped yesterday afternoon for interment in Redan. His sister Mrs G L Smith, who came from Edge to care for him, died a week later from heart disease.
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McDonough Street
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Edge
Death of Mrs H D Reese at 89 South Jackson Street
Mrs H D Reese dies after illness with consumption at home at 7 30 PM. Survived by husband and five children. Large circle of friends extend sympathy. Body to be buried this afternoon in Newnan.
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South Jackson Street
Clarence J. Foster Dies in Toledo Shipment
Clarence J. Foster aged 32 died Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at 14 Formwall Street from paralysis. He had worked for the James Pyles Pearline Company in the southern territory. Survived by a mother two sisters and two brothers. Body shipped yesterday morning to Toledo for interment.
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Death of a Little Boy in Bush Street Civilian Home
George Henry, two year old son of Mr and Mrs C H Henry, died yesterday at 2 30 pm at 11 Bush street. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at O Slack at the Jones Avenue Baptist church.
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Spere the Aged Portrait Debate in Hartford Times
The Hartford Times critiques publishing age severely, citing a Providence paper portrait of a citizen said to be ten years old. The letter argues that showing such aged, nearly mummy-like vitality in photos harms elderly individuals and fuels unkindness in newspapers.
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Jennings Killed Glover In Blazing Porch Shooting
Sunday about 3 am in a West Hunter street house Jennings fatally shot Burt Glover with a pistol after a beer glass quarrel. Witnesses say the act was unprovoked. Jennings fled but later viewed the body, then vanished. Glover worked for Carnes & Carnes. Jennings for Montag Paper.
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Drowning tragedy after river bathing near Wolf Street
Carrie Bright a 15 year old from Water and Mifflin streets drowned while bathing in the Delaware at the mouth of a sewer. A sister narrowly escaped drowning while attempting to save her. A bystander allegedly refused to help saying he was dressed up. Mrs. Matilda Bright and others recovered the body with river hooks. resuscitation attempts failed.
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The Power of Letters in American Reading Habits
The Washington Post notes a growing love for literature among Americans as magazines expand and literary coverage increases in daily newspapers. Reading becomes a national habit, with hope for Bodom amid the rise of yellow journalism.
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Wisdom Personified in a Buffalo Detective Sketch
A Buffalo Express piece features an infallible detective who deduces a street car conductor is an impostor by noting his habits. The scene shows the impostor exposed when questioned, leading to the conductor’s downfall into servitude described with sharp humor.
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How the English Pronounce Their Names
Eccentric English pronunciation habits are outlined with examples of mispronounced names and places. The piece notes the charm and pitfalls of British enunciation and includes specific distortions of surnames and titles.
Tennis Cup Finals At Atlanta Athletic Club Today
The Atlanta Athletic Club hosts the final rounds of singles and doubles to decide the club cups for the next year. Williams faces Angier in the opener, followed by Great Broyles and Beott Quinby in doubles, with Wtt Hame and Angier awaiting the doubles champions. All matches are best of five nets and expected to draw many spectators as fierce play is anticipated.
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Gun Club Plans Interstate Shoot With $500 Prizes
Atlanta Gun Club members prepared for a September interstate tournament after a Saturday shoot and collation. Scores ranged 80 to 90 percent with guest Sairds of DuPont Powder Co breaking 48 of 80 clays. Participants included Dr. Frank Holland Clarence Everett A T Dunn W W Raweon J D Frazier Hal Morrison and Black Dunn as plans for the big event with $500 in prizes proceed.
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League Directors Meet Discuss Dolan Umpire Assault Case
Memphis Tenn July 28 a Southern League directors meeting behind closed doors reviewed Pitcher Dolan of Chattanooga who struck Umpire Betts with a ball at Little Rock. No action on President Kentty. no irregularities found. Acting President will call another Memphis meeting in August. Attendees included S Bhannon W H Hardin Charles Frank and Aaron Frank.
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World record attempt in Brooklyn bicycle race
About 4,000 spectators watched a Wallsburg track event featuring a five mile motor paced race between John King and Ben Monroe of Mobile. Monroe won both heats and a later effort aimed at Elkes’ Manhattan Beach mark, finishing the 25 miles in 7 minutes 27 seconds, beating the old 7 minutes 47.8 second record. Edward Forrest of Brooklyn won the 15 mile unpaced amateur race in 39 seconds per hour, setting a new amateur world record.
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Benlhy to Quit Diamond as Nashville Star Declares Pro Status
Weldon Henley Hunter, a tall 6 2, 180 pound pitcher for the Nashville team, announced he will quit professional baseball after this season. He was regarded as a wonder by Manager Fisher but says he will pursue other plans in Mexico, where he has a civil engineering position with Mexican Central.
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Brighton Beach Entries Jest Two New York Stakes
Brighton Beach New York July 28 racing entries list for Monday events at Brighton Beach. Hurdles five furlongs handicap and sprints feature entries including Charagrace Gould Salesman Kuta Dames Rosanfeld Father Ben among others with weights shown. Hawthorne and St Louis Delmar entries follow with multiple races, selling and purse events listing numerous horses and weights.
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Elkes to race Michaels at national circuit meet
New York reports Herry Elkes and Jimmy Michaela have been matched for a motor paced cycle race at the Agbury pari track. The event is slated for August as the principal attraction of the national circuit meeting to be held there.
Bain Keeps Rain-Delayed Game From Opening
July 2 reports the Chicago baseball roster faced postponement as Bain prevented the game from starting, with weather or other delay cited and no play in the early hours.
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Smoke Up and Get On to John Henry in Marietta Street
Fragmentary typed note mentions John Henry, a sample chapter, and a writer named John B. Miller Co on Marietta Street with unclear context and minimal readable details. The context suggests a local town notice or advertisement with uncertain meaning.
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