Push for New Asphalt on Peachtree Street Inches Forward
A petition led by Edward H. Inman seeks prompt city council action to repave Peachtree Street from Ells to Sixth. With a majority of frontage owners backing the project the unsightly, hole-ridden street would be replaced, despite some opposition.
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Ells
Sixth
Council
Atlanta
Corer
Cty
Edward H. Inman
Zz. English. Jr
J. W. Pope
Wy. D Ellis
W. A. Wimb
Henry Potts
Masonic Temple Company
E. P. Black
Capitol City Club
H- H. Cabiness
R. A. Hemphill
J. B. Whitehead
Majestic Company
L. H. Heck
E. BM. Durant
W. F. Winecoff
St. Mark's Church
North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Hikin
John H. James
E.S. McCand
Louisiana postmaster pleads guilty to life of crime
Horace S. Pierre a Louisiana native once popular and well connected faced a federal sentence after a long pattern of escapes and arrests. He attempted suicide twice and, after fleeing to Canada and Arizona, was captured in California then cut his throat and survived. A New Orleans jury convicted him, sentencing five years in federal prison with guard supervision. He arrived in Atlanta late Thursday night to begin serving.
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Horace S. Fierre
Lousiana
United States
Atlanta
Flore
Jennings
Crescent City
Pierre
Canada
Arizona
California
New Orleans
Joe
Torrey Alexander Mission Prompts Park Closure Sunday
Ponce de Leon Park will remain closed all Sunday due to the closing exercises of the Torrey Alexander mission. Park operators, influenced by a request from former Governor Northen, canceled all Sunday operations and offered the band’s services for the event.
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Ponce de Leon Park
Torrey-Alexander
Northen
Ponce de ‘Leon
Ponce de Leon
Hugh &. Cardoza
Atlanta
Haltowel
Alexander
Great Revival Ends With Sunday Meetings In Atlanta Torrey Program
The Rome Herald reports Dr. Torrey's revival climax in Atlanta with a Sunday schedule of women and men services and a 7:30 p.m. auditorium service. A chaotic but orderly rush of personal workers, a 5,000-strong audience, and a letter from W. J. Gunby praising conversion marked the night. Torrey denied rumors of apologizing to Universalists and promised Sunday sermons on universalism while inviting the public to attend.
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Torrey
Wesley
Sam Smail
E. Y. Clarke, Jr
Dr. Torrey
Atlanta
Haa
W. J. Gunby
Rome Herald
Nym McCullough
Dtia
Nym
Ana Laectaea
God
Christ
W. J.gunby
Rome
3Rey
Ofr
Elleniood Hba
Wnor
Elienwood
de Lillenwood
Universalist Church
Wilo
Universaliam
Big Convention May Come Here
Atlanta Baraca Union officers report letters from M A Hudson president of the National Baraca Union indicating the next national convention may be held in Atlanta. Hudson visited Atlanta last spring and regards it as the best place for the gathering. The Baraca Union in America has over 78 080 members with more than 600 in Atlanta and a city group meeting at Wesley Memorial Church. Executive committee meets next Sunday at 4 pm to consider the matter.
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Atlanta Baraca Union
M. A. Hudson
National Baraca Union
National Baraca
Atlante
A. B. Caldwell i
City Baraca Union
Atlanta
Wesley’ Memorial Church
Undertaker Opens Auto Agency Sparking Suspicion
A Somerville Journal item notes a western town undertaker has opened an automobile agency as a side line raising suspicion he is seeking to boost his business. The move draws questions about motives and potential conflicts of interest.
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Somerville Journal
Hag
Liquor limits debate halts on Piedmont Avenue edge
The Police Committee of Council rejected the Holland ordinance extending the whisky limit 100 feet east of Piedmont avenue on Edgewood avenue. Protests from Dr. White and others cited costs and a tacit understanding against extension. Committee voted unanimously against sending up a report favoring the measure. Fifty seven graduates received diplomas at Girls High School exercises with scholarships announced.
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Police Committee of Council
Piedmont Avenue
Edgewood Avenue
Algerman Holland
RR. C. Boscho
Doha £. White
Atlanta
Dr. White
Messrs. Oldknow
Roy
Roberts
Holland
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Relieves Nervous Disorder Relief
An ad asserts Horsford's Acid Phosphate eases nervous disorders headaches insomnia exhaustion and restlessness and claims it rebuilds the nervous system through its tonic formula. The wording targets general wellbeing, implying broad restorative effects for stressed urban readers.
Donald Fraser School Honors With Medals and Scholarships
Commencement at Donald Fraser School for Boys in Decatur Georgia featured speeches by Hooper Alexander Charles D McKinney and W W Orr with Orr delivering the American history medal funded annually by the George Muse Company. Medals awarded for scholarship oratory essay and history to Murrey Mack Neal Goss R C McIntosh Tom Vereen and John P Fort Jr. A Mil ton A Candler scholarship was announced by Principal G H Gardner. Faculty includes reps from Vanderbilt Davidson Hampden Sydney and Washington and Lee. Atlanta students Frank Carter and John P Fort Jr participated with Fort earning third honor and the history medal.
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Donald Fraser
Decatur
DeKalb County Court House
G M. Candler
Hooper Alexander
Charles D. McKinney
W. W. Orr
Atlanta
George Muse Company
Murrey Mack
Neal Goss
R. C. McIntosh
Tom Vereen
John P. Fort, Jr
Milton A. Candler
G. H. Gardner
Colonel Candler
Vanderbilt University
Davidson College
North Carolina
Washington and Lee University
Hampden- Sidney College
Virginia
Messrs
Frank Carter
Electing Teachers Today After Successful Atlanta School Year
The Atlanta public schools closed for summer with six resignations, two deaths, and openings at several schools. A board meeting at 10 AM will elect five teachers for South Pryor Street, add staff to Boys and Girls High Schools, Lee Street, and Grant Park, from a list of twenty supernumeraries and many applicants.
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Atlanta
Board of Education
Scratchin
State Street School
Colored Coups
South Pryor Street
Lee Street School
West End
Grant Park
Death of George Croft Widely Known Traveling Man
Telegram from Atlanta reports the death of George A. Croft of Mayesville eight Child One a prominent Shriner and shared governor staff roles in North and South Carolina. He served as Tar Heel commissioner at the Portland Lewis and Clark exposition and was president of Mayesville Bank. Dr. George Brown of Atlanta confirms the sudden passing after a brief illness in Wilmington North Carolina.
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Atlanta
George Croft
George A. Croft
Mayecaville
Wimington
N. C
George Brown
Croft
Portland
Ore
Mayesville 8 C. Bank
Brown
North
South Carolina
Water for Grant Park as board targets stagnant lakes
Atlanta board of health moved to address mosquito breeding by Grant Park lake and nearby Little Tyrol. Grant Park lake, fed by a single small spring and infrequent main supply, reportedly changes water every two weeks with sluggish current. Committee to study and arrange continuous water supply. Little Tyrol may be drained if feasible.
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Atlanta
Board of Health
Grant Park
Little Tyrol
Ponce de Leon Avenue
Myrtla Atreat
Grant Pari
Tyrol
German man commits suicide near Canal Street wharves
A man about 25 years old, evidently German, shot himself in the head under the Canal Street wharves in New Orleans. He was seen by two boys and his body bears no identifying marks. The dead man appears to be of social standing, but the circumstances are a mystery.
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New Orleans
Canal Street
Senate Passes Liability Bill for Railroad Employees
The Senate approved a bill regulating railroad companies liability for injuries to employees. Senator Daniel missed his seat and moved to reconsider. The session also featured Morgan’s Isle of Pines stance and Panama Canal supply policy talks. The body adjourned after an extended executive session. Panama hats and other headwear cleaned by Trip Steam Laundry in Atlanta.
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Senate
Washington
Daniel
Morgan
Isle of Pines
Panama Canal
Stone
Trip Steam Laundry
Atlanta, Ga
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