Shorthand Students Contest For Prize Scholarships
Enthusiasm grows for a free Chartier Shorthand course at Bagwell Business College in Atlanta. Over 100 enrolled in day and evening classes, the largest South had seen. A public contest Friday night will determine three prize scholarships with an orchestral program and readings, inviting all to attend.
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Bagwell
Bagwell Business College
South
Luckie Street
Henry
Louis Maurice
T. P. G. Mareb
R. “Henry
W. M. Rice
Kathleen Morris
Percy Wenrich
Robt, Becker “Solarer
Commission to Pass on Parking Privilege at Terminal Plaza
The railroad commission weighed whether the Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company may hold exclusive cab parking on Terminal station plaza after a traveling men’s complaint. Terminal officials cited a contract granting the privilege but said it does not bar other vehicles from driving onto the plaza.
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The
Railroad Commission
Atlanta Terminal Company
Atlanta Baggage and Cab Company
Atlanta Baggage and Cap Company
Real Estate Gains Mark Eight Years of Atlanta Growth
North corner of Poplar and Fairlie streets sold by B M Grant & Co to J R Smith for 100000, a front foot value rise to 8200 per front, 103.50 yearly. Parcel traced from 1904 purchase at 18000 to 1905 sale at 25000 then 1006 to Kincaid and finally 1909 to Dr J T Daves for 75000 and recently 100000. Grants agency reports multiple city sales totaling over 300000, with broader 500000 listings and a six month 1900 percent sales rise noted. The Constitution’s Atlanta Strides column covers further transactions.
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Atlanta
Poplar
Fairlie
B. M. Grant & Company
Grant Company
J. T. Daves
J. R. Smith
Smith & Higgins
John Grant
Phillips
W. J. Kincaid
Griffin
Dr. Davis
Kincaid
Grant
Central
Semicentral
Peachtrea Street
Constitution
Veto Of Army Bill May Not Halt Maneuvers
Adjutant General W G Obear reports no word on how Tafts veto of the army appropriation bill will affect this years maneuvers. Officials expect an emergency provision to preserve encampments for the national guard, with Georgia troops already planning for camp next month. A land sale ad from W H Graham Cuero Texas offers 15 382 acres with description.
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W. G. Obear
Washington
Taft
Leonard Wood
National Guard
Obear
Congress
Georgia
W. H. Graham
Cuero
Texas
Murphy Talks Of Gaynor Boom In Democratic Race
New York June 19 Charles F Murphy leader of Tammany Hall supports the Gaynor presidential bid while preserving the regular organization line. He says Gaynor’s strength may draw regular Democrats and would not alter the party organ's stance. Senator James O Gorman, temporary Baltimore convention chair hopeful, defers pledges awaiting New York delegation guidance.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
William J. Gaynor
Murphy
United States
James O'Gorman
Baltimore
Changes Made In Two Car Lines Georgia Railway Route Update
Beginning Saturday morning Courtland and Piedmont avenue car lines in Atlanta will alter routes at the north terminus. Courtland cars will stop where the lime turns from Teenth Street and no longer go to Westminster Avenue. Piedmont Avenue line will extend to Westminster Avenue replacing Courtland Street service. Residents on Twelfth and Thirteenth streets between Juniper and Piedmont gain a second option for city rides.
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Courtland
Piedmont Avenue
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Westminster Avenue
Ansley Park
Teenth Street
Tenth Street
Oul Preamont Avenue
Courtland Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Juniper
Bessie Tift Fund Rapidly Growing in Atlanta Drive
The first Atlanta business men team for Bessie Tift college endowment began work Wednesday, led by J. R. Smith F. J. Coeledge and B. L. Willingham with Rev. J. R. Gunn. Field secretary Rev. PR. A. Lansdell praises the effort and anticipates large gifts as Forsyth’s growth attracts Atlanta’s civic support. Additional merchant teams from Whitehall Street will join next week with several subscriptions over $1,000 expected.
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Atlanta Bualnesamen
Bessie Tift College
J. R. Smith
Smith & Higgins
F. J. Coeledge
B. L. Willingham
J. R. Gunn
Little Campaign
PR. A. Lansdell
Atlanta
Bessie Tift
Forsyth
Whitehall Street
Hawkinsville Man Kills Self in Augusta Hotel
Grady C. Wilcox of Hawkinsville, described as from a prominent family, killed himself at Planters Hotel in Augusta around 4 p.m. Special report notes the death occurred in Augusta Georgia on a June afternoon.
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Hawkinsville
Self
Augusta
J— Grady C. Wilcox
Planters
Evelyn Thaw Testimony Links Thaw Murder to Old Grievances
Evelyn Thaw testified in White Plains about her ten year association with Harry K. Thaw, his marriage, and his rage over Stanford White. She described Thaw's delusions about White and his episodes of violence, including references to hypodermic needles, and he observed her during the testimony as the case moved toward assessing his mental condition.
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White Plains
N. J
Evelyn Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawen Asylum
Thaw
Stanford White
Paris
White
Madison Square Garden
Witners
W. T. Jerome
Eastman
Allen McLane Hamilton
New York City
Macon Council Approves Bonded Warehouse Plan for 16 Acres
Macon city council favorable to building a bonded warehouse covering sixteen acres near the stockade with six compartments to hold 1,000 bales each. An estimated $12,000,000 extra annual disbursement expected. Council to advertise street lighting bids. W J Massee offered rights at 40 a year. Fire at Kepzibah Orphanage damages three buildings, $10,000 loss. surrounding residents and teachers aid the children. Judge Robert Hodges announces bid for Macon superior court seat. former solicitor in the Macon circuit.
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Macon
W. J. Massee
Georgia Public Service Corporation
Masses
City Electrician
Orphan's Home
Kepzibah
Vineville
Macui
Receivers Authorized to Issue 5 Million Certificates
Judge Pardee authorized Henry M. Atkinson and Sylvantine L. Echoonmaker to issue 5,000,000 in receivers' certificates for the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad. The funds will retire existing certificates and finance rolling stock, heavier rails, and terminal enlargements at Brunswick. A hearing was set for July 19 with Victor I. Smith named special master.
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Don A. Pardee
United States Atrauit Court
Henry M. Atkinson
Atlanta
Sylvantine L. Echoonmaker
New York
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad
Isaac
Schoenmaker
Atkinson
Brunswick
Dugge Pardee
Victor I. Smith
Georgia Woman Offers Long Sought 1853 Coin for 2500
Jersey Ga June 19 Special Mrs Nannie L Mitchell of this place a collector of rare coins has the long sought 50 cent silver coin dated 1853 When it became known that Mr Mitchell had this coin speculative interest appeared and some tentative offers were made for the price Mrs Mitchell refuses to consider any price less than 2500
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Jersey
Nannie L. Mitchell
Americus Forges 200 Mile Railroad to Florida Line
Charter granted for the Americus, Tifton and Atlantic Railroad Company to build a 200 mile line from Americus through Oakfield Doles Ashburn Tifton Nashville to the Florida line. Principal office in Americus with capital stock of 100000 and chance to increase. Incorporators include G R Ellis W M Crook D J DuPree C J Champion J S Shingler J L Evans H H Cift J W Greer J W Myers J D Lovett and J V Taltey.
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Tifton
Nashville
Milltown
Americus
G. R. Ellis
W. M. Crook
J. DuPree
Oakfield
C. J. Champion
Dales
J. 8. Shingler
J. L. Evans
Ashburn
H. H.ctift
J. W. Greer
J. W. Myers
J. D. Lovett
J. V. Taltey
Well known Atlanta Black dies at 72 in residence
Albert C. Ford aged 72 a leading member of Atlanta's colored community died at 140 Howell Street early Tuesday. He was influential and inventive with patents pending at the Washington patent office. Funeral services will be held at First Congregational Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev H H Proctor officiating.
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Albert C. Ford
Atlanta
Howell Street
Washington
First Congregational Church
H. H. Proctor
Brooks Morgan Elected President Of Cracker Associations
Brooks Morgan manager of the Frank E Block Company was elected president of the American Cracker Bakers Association and also president of the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers. He will remain in Atlanta and keep his Block Company post despite expected trips to New York for duties.
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Brooks Morgan
Frank .E.block Company
New London
Tech Graduates to Attend Atlanta Alumni Smoker
Georgia Tech alumni in Atlanta will gather at Capital City Club for an elaborate smoker hosted by the Atlanta Alumni Association. Several hundred invitations have been issued for the first event of its kind, expected to draw Tech graduates from near and far and symbolize growing college spirit. The report notes sustained campus growth, including new buildings, a $70,000 hospital, and an expanded campus in recent years. Yale Corporation reelects President Taft to full member status with 3,221 votes of 3,262 cast at a June alumni dinner in New Haven.
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Georgia Tech
Capital City
Atlanta Alumni Association
Tech
College
New Haven
Conn
Taft
Yale Corporation
Ote
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Bagwell College
Cain
Fairlie Street
Gaynor
Tammany
Bessie Tift Fund
Muse Mohair
Muse
Harry
Will
Evelyn
Macon City Council
Jaige Hodges Wiii
Robert Hodges
Ficht
Hart Schaffner & Marx and Rogers, Peet & Co
Schaffner & Marz
Oxfords
Howard & Foster
Daniel Bros. Co
Postum
Pope Cergal Company
Gnd
Yale
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