City Water Board Considers Condemning Pipe For New Main
At a special meeting the Atlanta water board discussed condemning pipe not meeting specs for a thirty inch main at Marietta and Decatur streets. Judges and committees were tasked with drafting a pipe schedule while some shipments failed to meet coating standards, threatening extra costs and delayed purchases.
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Marietta
Decatur
Water
Maine
George Hillyer
Baronet Park Woodward
Yomorrow
Woodward
Erwin and
Harwell
Water Board
Birmngham
Ala
Cammack Pipe Company
Birmingham
Atlanta
Citizens’ Committee
Mets
Spading
Boand
Ccatur
Wiliam Rapp
Waterworke Department
His Life Was Saved By Dr King's New Discoveries
A Hannibal Missouri resident recounts recovery from typhoid fever that worsened to pneumonia and consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discoveries for rapid relief and full recovery, praising it as the surest cure for throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles are offered free at drug stores with guarantees.
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Hannibal
Mayor Signs Turf Exchange Ordinance Into Law
Mayor Mims signed the turf exchange ordinance yesterday morning making it law for activities allowing telephone betting at turf exchanges outside city limits. The measure, previously debated, was introduced by Councilman Ernest Karts and drew considerable discussion in recent meetings.
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Cornellman Kontz
Meyor
Mims
Go Tauch
Cone
Ernest ©. Karts
Summer Jewelry Promises Delicate Pieces in Gold and Silver
There are hundreds of delicate dainty articles in stock in Gold Silver and Jewels such as Pins Bracelets Pendants and Buckles suitable for summer toilettes Styles and prices will please you 65 Whitehett St.
No Retribution for Fifty Six Homicides Exposed
Fulton County records show twenty one homicides where perpetrators were never identified and about thirty five murder indictments with no arrests over a decade. John Monaghan, special bailiff, cites an average of five unsolved homicides per year, tying the issue to vagabond and roaming classes and urging action by county and city courts.
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Pattin County
John Monaghan
Charles D. Hin
Fulton County
Monastan
Jsp
Aattle
Monaghan
Moonzhan
Board of County Commissioners
Died at Flovilla H M Scott. clemency granted in Georgia
H M Scott dies at Flovilla aged seventy two leaving a wife and one son Dr H F Scott of Atlanta. Governor Candler grants clemency in several cases after prison commission recommendations. Mike Tuggle Walton county receives life term instead of death. Pete Harris and Edward Seid gain delays for appeals. Henry Waller of Oglethorpe to life imprisonment for a previous murder. Jesse Anderson pardoned for larceny from Fulton county.
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Candler
Mike Tugge
Walton County
Tuggle
Pete Harris
Supreme Court
Hdward Seid
Troup County
Pugh
Henry Waller
Oglethorpe County
Waller
Jesse Anderdon
Fulton County
Death of Mr Scott Remembrance and Funeral Details
FZe moved to Atlanta in 1863 and engaged in the shoe business until 1892 when he retired. Mr Scott had been in feeble health. He was a brother of the late Dr. W. J. Scott and leaves a wife and one son, Dr. H. F Sent. The funeral is at 4 o'clock today from Sacred Heart Church. He, once Presbyterians, became a devout Catholic in later life and served in the Confederate Army, recovering from fever in Virginia with aid from nuns. Also notes a lasting mention of Cook’s Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.
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fZe
Atlanta
Bnaviest
Scott
W. J. Scott
H. F Sent
Church of the Sacred Heart
Innel Hent
Virginia
Gentle Sisters
Scatt
Carpenter May Face Dismissal For Breach Of Discipline
W A Babb a carpenter at the stables is said to have criticized the sanitation department and the board of health. The board will likely discharge one of the city stores workers this week amid an investigation and accusations of grave breach of discipline.
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W. A. Babb
Sanitary Department
Board of Health
Board of Heart
Ghiaf
Bouni
Labor Day Planning Meeting of Atlanta Federation
The General Committee of the Atlanta Federation of Trades will meet tomorrow evening at federation hall to appoint subcommittees and discuss plans for the first Monday in September celebration. The group will shift weekly meetings to Friday evenings to complete arrangements early this year. all members are expected to attend.
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Tomoorrow
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Federation Hall
General Cmmittes
WANTS MOTHER IN HOSPITAL
A disabled man named John A. Elge writes to Police Chief Hall seeking urgent hospital care for his mother who is described as crippled and deaf. He states they were unable to obtain admission at Grady Hospital and pleads for help to secure a bed, noting they are in dire straits and unable to assist.
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Polirs
John A. Elge
North Butler Errest
Hall
Bea
Grady
Barwick gets big verdict against Louisville and Nashville
W P Barwick, freight brakeman, wins 5600 in city court against the Louisville and Nashville Railway. he alleges a defective handheld caused a fall Jan 26, 1900 between Mobile and Montgomery. Barwick is a Brotherhood of Railroad Tramen member. Ladson filed for damages. Louisville and Nashville, King and Spalding attorneys, fought the case.
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Louisville and Nashville Railroad
W. P. Barwick
Louisville and Nashville Railway Company
Barwick
Mobile
Montgomery
Brotherhood of Railwey
T Ladson
Brotherhood
Railrord
King & Spalding
Aldea
Three Witnesses Called In City Government Investigation
The grand jury continues its inquiry into city government affairs begun weeks ago amid rumors. Three witnesses appeared yesterday a former stenographer to H M Atkinson Councilman Branch Lewis and Fr BM Atkinson. They declined to answer questions or make statements to the panel.
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Rand
H. M. Atkinson
Branch Lewis
Kinson
Grape-Nuts praised by North Carolina family
A North Carolina mother recounts how Grape-Nuts aided her family from a Charlotte visit with the mayor and physician advice. She notes weight gain, a sick infant healed by Grape-Nuts soaked in warm milk, and overall relief during a spring stomach illness when other foods were unappealing.
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North Carolina
Charlotte
Jose
Nce
Atlanta plans to form Southeastern Racing Circuit with Gentry help
Secretay T H Martin left for Savannah to negotiate with horse show leaders in Jackson, Waycross, Valdosta, Columbia and Savannah. Thomas Higleston reported good talks with John J Gentry, manager of the St Louis horse show, who agreed to cooperate for the Atlanta show. The committee authorized arranging Mr Gentry services as part of a new regional circuit, with the exhibition arena at Exposition Park featuring 3200 seats and a grand, banked gallery. Martin hopes the circuit will be established and will return Friday.
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Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Igleston
John 2. Gentry
St. Louis
Gentry
Martin
Savannah
Jacksorgie
Waycross
Valdosts
Columbia
Southeastern Racing Effont
Atlanta
Miracle escape as four year old shoots friend in hall
Clyde King four and a half and Charley Allen five played with a loaded 32 caliber pistol hidden atop a bookcase. The hammer discharged, grazing the left lip and neck, wounding Charley but not killing him. Doctors say the wound is serious yet the boy may recover. Clyde's father hid the weapon days earlier and suspects the gun slipped from its hiding place.
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Clyde King
Dr. R. King
East Hunter Street
Charles Allen
Bartow TF. Allen
Little Clyde
Allen
Dr. King
Charley Allen
Clyde
King
Dr .King
Cherley Allen
Lttle
Charley
Fellows
Bartow Alton
Aden
Mr. Allen
T. Allen
Third Ward
Ater
Talks With Lawyers Who Visit The State Capitol
Hon Mark Erwin of Habersham county visited the capitol to seek executive clemency for a death row inmate. He noted no substantial results yet and heard rumors of oil near Tallulah Falls unconfirmed. Local mining has lagged but plans for an electric railroad from Gainesville to Dahlonega proceed with rights of way talks for a twenty five mile line. Erwin said residents are focused on farming and business, not politics.
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Mark Erwin
Habersham County
Tallulah Falls
Rabu County
Erwin Gaid
Southern Tourists Flock to Atlantic Resorts Each Summer
Hundreds from the south visit fashionable seaside and inland resorts in the middle Atlantic and New England states every summer. Buffalo hosts an exposition offering extra incentive for a southern vacation. New York serves as the starting point for north and east tours, with the Marlborough Hotel in Manhattan a focal point for southern guests year round.
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Middle Atlantic
New England
Buffalo
New York
Marlborough
Secretary Massey Returns From Railroad Commissioners Meet
J D Massey reports the annual convention of United States railroad commissioners in San Francisco was excellent with fruitful discussions on railroad legislation safety appliances and commissions The notable remark from a friend highlighted Oregon strawberries as unusually large prompting a humorous note about slicing them before eating
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Railroad Commissioners
Frisco
J. D. Massey
Railftong Commissioners
United States
San Francisco
Massey
Mr. Messey
Oregon
Officer Sues For Damages Against Atlanta Rapid Transit
Police officer J. T. Himbrough seeks $10,000 in damages from Atlanta Rapid Transit Company alleging injuries when alighting a car at Pulliam Street and Atlanta. He states the car started unexpectedly while he was exiting, causing a fall and serious injuries. His lawyers are Arnold & Arnold.
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J. T. Himbrough
Rapid Transit Company
J.T. Kimbrough
Arnold & Arnold
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Pulliam Street
Atlanta
Cocaine Indictments Stir Suburban Drug Store Case
W W McAfee and ex policeman Groves Garner and clerk Charles Church indicted by the grand jury on charges of selling adulterated cocaine at the Eureka drug store on Decatur Street and a Reynolds town branch. County police investigated under Chief Tastsner, cocaine analyzed by Chemist George F Paine. Warrants issued, bonds set, case to be heard before Judge Canevari.
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W W. McAfee
Groves Garner
Eureka
Decatur Street
Charles Church
McAfea & Gerner
Reynoldstown
Church
Reynolistown
Ball
Q Turner
Cheshire
Hamilton
George F Payne
Om Mhersheshira
Paine
McAfee
Garner
Nelms
Tyid
McAgee
Grand Jury
Dragrita
John 8 Caneiar
Crimenal Superior Court
For Your Boy Training For College Prep
Graduates of the Donald Eypper enter college without examination and teachers. Principal Gardrer, Decatur GA, notes thorough preparatory training gives advantage for college work and future careers.
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Donald Eypper
C Man Gardrer
Decatur, Ga
Unclear travel route to 1901 Pan-American Exposition
Fragmentary notice describes a route reaching Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua and the Pan American Exposition. It mentions a Panamerican folder, a single line serving Lake Chautauqua, and directs inquiries to ticket agent W A and Southern Railway at Atlantic, Chicago.
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Niagara Balls
Lake Chautauqua
Southern Railwayn Atlants
Arrite H.C. Holabird
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LM. Scott
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Ike Tuggle
Walton
Fiovilla
Carpenter
John Gentry
T. HL Martin
Southeastern Racing Circuit
Dr. G. “.J. King
Bon
Bartow Allen
Southern
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Morria
Massey Back
Hawkes
Atlanta Optician
Peachties
Oxford
W. W. McAfee
Charley Church
Taxsner
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Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
HC. Baggerly
Edgerton Art Studios
Chicago
Whitehall Street
Charles W. Crankshaw
Whitehall St
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Taecatuns
Lille Bust R
Sallie Breriter
Comitenne Rae
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Coakley
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Peter Lynch
Peter Tapehigalen
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Wecat
Lo Folly
Kentucky
Mason
Dixie
Dowman Mfg. Co
Trinity Ave
King Hardware Co
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