No Competition for Birmingham Consolidation Formed
In Birmingham a major consolidation ties together the Birmingham Railway Eight and Power Company the Consolidated Electric Light Company and the Birmingham Gas Company under the Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company with a $10,000,000 capital. Harry M Atkinson and partner Interests own the large stake and direct the deal through George Newman and the Old Colony Trust Company. The new entity will issue up to $10 million in bonds and stock and aims to control street railway electric light and gas franchises in the city.
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Harry
Birmingham
Atkinson
Atlanta
Harry M Atkinson
Isachary Newman
New Orleans
South
Old Colony Trust Company
Boston
Momed
Robert P. Clapp
Trust Company
Gordon Abbott
Rist Company
Eirmingham
Iecel
Leadore Newman
Robert Clapp
Gordon Abe Lott
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company
M Shook
Robert Jemison
William A Waker
J. P Ross
Jib McClary
Light Company
Consolidated Electric Light Company
F. D. Nabers
F. H. Armstrong
J. M. Bradley
Birmingham Gas Company
Pass Bng
F. Roden
Lee Bevins
Treasprer
J. Byron
Ges
Wanderer with Knoxville warrants held in Atlanta
John Courtney, a 22 year old Knoxville railroad worker, was arrested in Atlanta after a telegram request from Knoxville. He confessed to past crimes including a pistol shot, beating, deception of a girl, and theft of $15. Four to five warrants reportedly exist, with rewards and a plea for a longer write up. He described an open, boyish face and sought division of spoils.
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Atlanta
Detscrve
Knoxville
Knoxvile
Waa
Troutman
John Smith
Courtney
Constitution
Plans for Bench Show Exhibition Promised in Atlanta
Joint meetings of the Fair Association and Atlanta Kennel Club will outline plans for an October bench show tied to the fair. The event seeks the largest, most comprehensive southern show with famed winners from Madison Square Garden and Chicago. Decisions will cover the premium list and class structure as many national kennels and Atlanta owners enter top bloodlines.
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The
Fair Association
Atlanta Kennel Club
South
Madison Square Garden Beach
New York
Chicago
Fie
Atlanta
the Fair Association
Novice Tennis at Atlanta Athletic Club Meet
The Atlanta Athletic Club hosts a novice tennis tournament through the week with matches watched by many members. Lucian Harris won twice defeating Rose and Evelyn Harris while Lewis beat Clarke and Peters edged McKamie in a close three setter. Meyers beat Hopkins as King dropped the first set to Alfriend but captured the next two. The event suggests strong local interest ahead of broader southern Atlantic tournaments.
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Atlanta Athletic Club
Lust
Lucian Harris
Rose
South Atlantic
Machinists Elect New Officers and Delegates in Toronto
Henry Garrett of Atlanta joins the International Machinists Association executive board in Toronto as O Connell is reelected president. Officers include J Conlin Sioux City and A W Holmes Toronto. Delegates to the AFL convention in Scranton named. headquarters relocation vote fails. delegates depart for home while grand lodge officers stay in Toronto until Thursday.
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Machinists
Toronto
Toay
Sassalon
International Machinists’ Association
O'Connell
J. Conlin
Sioux City
A. W. Holmes
Thomas Wilson
Cheyenne
Wye
Maurice Saunders
Hartford
Conn
George Preston Detrot
Hugh Doran
Chicago
L. Tucker
Washington
Henry F. Garrett
Atlanta
Ford
New York
James A. Reynolds
Clevland
D Douglg. Wilson
Birmingham
Ala
American Federation of Labor
Scranton
James O'Connell
J J. Creamer
Richmond
YadJohn J. Keegan
Philadelphia
George C Warner
Allwaukee
Morgiow
Gsrand Lodge
oMcera
Toranto
Splendid Chief Ball report highlights credit to officers
Atlanta police chief Ball submits a detailed year end report praising officers for valor and efficiency. Patrolmen Manier Jones and J H Terrell are commended for stopping burglarly in progress. Patrolman Quinn is praised for bravery during a drunken attack, felling the assailant and locking him up. The report notes enhanced docketing of arrests and humane treatment of stock, with praise for humane vets Carnes and Carnes. The chief also states new permission rules for social events and closes with overall department “splendid” condition.
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Polies
Atlanta
Police Board
Ball
Manier
G. T. Jones
J. H. Terrell
J. H. Quinn
Menfon
Quinn
County Secures Loan for May Expenses
The county board approves a $10,000 loan from Fourth National Bank at 4 percent to cover May expenses. The monthy deficits are expected through October until tax receipts start. Total borrowing may reach about $95,000. Mrs Sage wins new verdict against the city for $3,000 after a prior $2,500 ruling.
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Fourth National Bank
Board of County Commissioners
Mrs. Sage
Ladie J. Sage
Mite Sage
C. D and
Harvey Hin
Postum Brings Breakfast Back To Auster Coffee Addict
A Mrs Fitzmaurice from Butte Montana recounts her husband’s recovery after switching from coffee to Postum. He once could not eat breakfast without vomiting. after using Postum he kept food down and resumed meals. Her sisters also improved after quitting coffee and using Postum.
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Butte
Montane
Fitzmaurice
Mayors Resent Army Officer Statement Says Floor Defect
Joanna Lee sues Mrs Bonnell for 1600 damages claiming a kitchen floor over a 10 foot water-filled well gave way while she weighed over 260 pounds. She alleges the defendant failed to warn or repair the unsafe condition in a May 31 1900 rental at 6 Biglers street. Attorneys Kontz Austin and J W Humnbries filed the suit.
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Joanna Lee
Mra
A. Bonnell
Lee
Plaintif
Bonnell
Bigsers Street
Kontz , Austin
J. W. Humnbries
Spicy War of Words Between Mayor and Col French
A heated exchange unfolds between Atlanta Mayor Mims and Col John M French of Fort McPherson over a publicly reported police precaution. French denies accusing Atlanta police of cowardice while warning that publication could cast the garrison in a bad light. Mims defends police prudence and denounces the insult to city authorities.
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Mims
Col. French
Milne
French
Atlanta
Colonel French Frst
Cort McPherson
Ifort McPherson
Artiele
Soldisra
Fwi
Coca Cola Tax Case Goes to Jury in U S Court
The Coca Cola Company sues the government for 10868.76 in revenue stamps claiming Coca Cola is merely a cola beverage not subject to stamps. The government contends Coca Cola is a medicine requiring stamps. Trial before Judge Newman in federal court continues with defense arguments.
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Zyptoraay
Coca-Cola Company
H. A. Rucker
Internal Revenue
Newman
United States
Arnold
Last Sad Rites Over Body Of Will M Dougal d
The funeral service for William A MacDougald, a talented young newspaper man, was held yesterday afternoon at 6 o clock from the residence of R H Bewick at 214 West Peachtree Street following his death at 6 o clock Monday morning.
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Will M’dougald
William A. MacDougald
R H. Bewick
Peachtree Street
Ser
Army and Police Deny Soldier Plot in Atlanta
Fort McPherson officers refute rumors of a soldiers plot against Atlanta police. Colonel French informs police chief no evidence of a citywide soldier gathering. six soldiers were absent without leave yesterday. The alert followed Private J L Barry shooting Policeman Quinn as he awaited trial for attempted murder.
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John M. French
Twenty-second United States Infantry
Fort McPherson
Livingston Mimp
J. I. Barry
Quinn
French
Ball
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
John W. Prench
Twenty-second Infantry
Balt
Poice
Bal
Teporta
J. L. Barry
Death of Will MacDougald Shocks City
Rev Orme Fisnn conducted services marked by simple rites that touched many friends gathered to hear. The death of Will MacDougald caused deep sorrow throughout the city. Sympathy poured in for the bereaved family for the splendid Lovable man he was. The body lay in Atlanta last night and at 5 30 this morning it was taken to Columbus to be interred in the family lot beside his father’s grave.
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Orme Fisnn
Will MacDougald
Atlanta
Columbus
Mrs McKinley Improves Slowly, Physicians Report
Washington June 11 Mrs McKinleys doctors issued a brief statement noting continued improvement and slow gain in strength. Dr Rixley and microbiologists Gray and Reed visited at the White House and examined her blood. Surgeon General Sternberg said she is improving slowly but steadily and she sat up briefly today. Tom Sharkey Thrown Twice in Cleveland Armory Crowd Watches Jenkins win
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Washington
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Marlett
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Chie Ball
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Buck Bros. & CO
Coco-Cola
Tom Sharkey
Cleveland
Central Armory
Tom Jenkins
America
Esterbrooks Steel Pens
Esterbrook Steel Prunch, Works
Camden
John
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D.C
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Hess
Sriticiam
Bartram & Shomg
North Pryor
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore
Eisenman Bros
Men and Boys
Whitehall St
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
Idgerwood
Hatsune and Coon den
Lidgerwood Manufacturing Co
Southern
Prudential Building
Sean Grand
BOYLE
India
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