Edison Movie Men Farewell Supper in Atlanta Sendoff
Charles M. Seay known as Charlie Seay, Edison company director, left for New York after leading a southbound film venture. He produced thousands of feet of scenic views around Tallulah Falls and Atlanta, with plans to screen globally. A farewell supper at Joe Lang's Chap Suey House honored Seay and Edison crew members including Charlie Gilson and Walter Taylor.
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Charles M. Seay
Charlie Seay
Edison Company
New York
Charley Seay
Moving Picture
Atlanta
Tallulah
Falls
Charlie
Joe Lang
Penmanship Winners Named at Southern Business College
Miss Mamie Yancey and Mr J M Harding won the penmanship contest at the Southern Shorthand and Business University. The institution emphasizes thoroughness in bookkeeping and stenography. A prominent Atlanta business leader praised Southern graduates and a free salesmanship course offers before July 4. Catalogs available at 10 West Mitchell Street Atlanta Ga.
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Southern Business College
Aida 19 Business College
Southern Short- Rand and Business University
Mamie Yancey
J. M. Harding
Southern
S. S. Db. de
Southern Shorthand
Business University
Atlanta
A. C. Sriscoe
L. W. Arnold
West Mitchell Street
Atlanta, Ga
Thomas L. Fryan
Mayor would sign contract with six Atlanta lawyers
Mayor James G. Woodward announced he would sign a contract for the crematory purchase if six reputable Atlanta lawyers drafted it and a bond from the New York Destructor company was provided. He named Luther Z. Rosser Charlies T. Hopkins Alex King Judge Hammond E. V. Carter and T. P. Westmoreland as the panel.
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James G. Woodward
Atlanta
New York Destructor Company
Messrs
Luther Z. Rosser
Charlies T. Hopkins
Alex King
Judge Hammond
E. V. Carter
T. P. Westmoreland
Destructor Company
Woodward
City trash plant stalls over 125000 payment demand
George C. Spence on behalf of Evins and Spence says the Destructor Co will not surrender the garbage plant until the city pays 125000 as first payment, accusing Mayor James G Woodward of obstinacy while city inspectors say the plant is complete and ready to burn garbage within ten days if a lawful contract is signed. The dispute centers on two contracts and a supreme court decision, with Spence pledging no further negotiations.
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New York Destructor Company
George C. Spence
Evins & Spence
Spence
James G. Woodward
Destructor Company
Supreme Court
Ellis
Woodward
W. G.humphrey
Finance Committee
Humphrey
Messrs. Eyina
A. R. Coiford
J. H. Harwell
Evins Baya
Aldermanic Board
Delara
Alder Manine
Milwaukee
General Council
Hke
Ounce
X “Esol Elis
Cremn
Mayor at odds over crematory contract with city council
Chairman Humphrey deserts mayor after failed bid to push a crematory contract through. Officials dispute legality and wording as Mayor Woodward argues the deal is illegal and urges a new, clearly legal contract. If council overrides veto, the matter could reach July 19 meeting with stalls on payments and ownership of the plant.
Splendid Monument to James M Griggs Unveiled in Dawson
A large crowd gathers in Dawson Georgia for the unveiling of a monument to the memory of late Congressman James M Griggs. The ceremony features the Brownwood military band and speakers including Hon Henry McIntosh of Albany, with family members present. The monument honors Griggs as the district’s longtime representative and is erected by local citizens.
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James M. Griggs
Second
Brownwood Military Band
Dawson
Judge Griggs
Henry, McIntosh
Albany
Second Congressional District
Federal Currency Bill Moves Through Senate and House
The federal control of currency bill was introduced in the senate by Senator Gwen and in the house by Representative Glass. It faces speedy committee action as changes from conferences are incorporated and the treasury staff and bankers influence its refinements.
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Washington
Senate
Gwen
House
Representative Glass
Banking and Currency Committee
Wilson
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Board
Gummins
Federal Reserve
Glass
House Committee
Mann
Money Trust Committee
Jin
Orator Delivers Speech at Dawson Monument Unveiling
Hon. William M Howard of Lexington gave the presentation address in a moving speech praising Judge Griggs. The unveiling followed as Little Theodosia Hollingsworth pulled the cord, with M J Yeoman speaking briefly for Dawson and Terrell county, declaring the memorial a worthy treasure.
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William M Howard
Lexington
Griggs
Theodosia Hollingsworth
Dawson
Terrell County
M. J. Yeoman
Farmers Institute Held at Dawson GA
In Dawson Georgia on June 26 a special farmers institute was held in the courtroom. Experts from the State College of Agriculture delivered timely addresses to Terren county farmers. Professors J L Risnes and J W Fifer spoke along with superintendent P Vanatter of Meld experiments.
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Dawson
State College of Agriculture
Terren County
J. L Risnes
J. W. Fifer
P. ©. Vanatter
Tax deadline nears for second installment payment
June 30 is the last day to pay the second installment of city taxes. Tax Collector E. E. Williams urges residents to ensure timely payment to avoid penalties.
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E. E. Williams
Burglary suspects fight posse in Georgia clash
In Clarkesville on June 26 a Baldwin posse pursuing three burglary suspects clashed with them on the Tallulah Falls railroad line. Joe King was badly wounded with a shattered thigh and may need amputation. Jim Ellison and Edison were wounded, and Dan White and Nathaniel Duckworth were jailed. The gun battle involved many shots as the suspects surrendered after King was hit.
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Clarkesville
Cornelia Betwenn
Baldwin
W. A. Shore
Joe King
Shore
Atlanta
Jim Ellison
King
Dan White
Nathaniel Duckworth
Tallulah Falls
Edison
Cornelia
Anashta
Atlanta’ Hospital
Decision to not operate leads to anticipated release soon
A decision was made not to operate and it is believed the subject will be released within a week's time. The development implies imminent discharge from custody or facility following the pending review.
Mrs Samuel Adams Dies in Hospital at 40
Mrs Samuel IL Adams of Bolton Georgia died yesterday in a local hospital after a brief illness. Wife of Samuel Le e Adams a Fulton County citizen she was 40 and active in civic work in Boston and Atlanta. Survived by husband four children her father Benjamin F Mauldin and brother William Mauldin. Funeral Friday at Collins Memorial church at 2 o clock with interment at Hollywood cemetery.
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Samuel IL. Adams
Bolton
Samuel Lee Adams
Fulton County
Boston
Benjamin F. Mauldin
William Mauldin
Atlanta
Lite May
Frances
Fanny
Samuel L. Adams, Jr
Collins Memorial Church
Hollywood Cemetery
Sally Simpson Marriage Hinted In Readable Line
A fragmented notice hints Sally Simpson is married to the man her father approves. The garbled text implies a wedding connection with Sally and her father referenced, leaving the groom unnamed.
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Sally Simpson
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