Rival streetcar collision on Peachtree and Edgewood
Two streetcar lines, the Atlanta Railway and Power Company and the Rapid Transit, collided yesterday afternoon at 5 20 on Peachtree between Edgewood avenue and Walton street. Each side blamed the other as chaos and debate followed. officials cited shared tracks as the inevitable cause while awaiting a full official report.
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Atlanta Railway and Power
Peachtree
Edgewood Avenue
Walton Street
Riyalieg
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Rapid Transit Company
Railway and Power Company
Decatur Streets
Peachtree Street
Raiway and Power Company
Rallway and Power
Decatur Street
Ralhway
Bally
Railway and Power
Simmons
Ernest Woodruff
White W. White Faces Multiple Charges in Tennessee Murder Probe
W. W. White, a former lumber agent, was jailed for thirty days in the city chain gang after failing to pay a 60 fine. He faces forgery charges for delivering a forged order to the Southern Express Co and is sought by a picture frame firm for stealing frames. Police allege he killed a Black man in Newbern Tennessee, with a $500 reward reportedly offered, and say further state court prosecution will follow.
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W. W. White
Tibbs
No. 42
Walton Street
Barrett
White
Southern Express Company
Recorder
Express
Tom
Newbern
Tenn
Detroit Trip Special For N E A Convention July Dates
The Southern Railway announces round trip Detroit specials for the National Educational Association meeting July 12. Tickets via train to Detroit from Atlanta depart July 15 at 5 15 p m with return through September 1. Low round trips from Detroit to Musinack Island Buffalo Niagara and other points offered. coach and parlor space and illustrated literature provided. Brooks Morgan, D P A, Atlanta Ga.
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Southern Railway
Detroit
The
Georgia
Atlanta
N. E A
Musinack Island
Buffalo Exposition
Niagara
Boat Southern Railway
Shia
Brooks Morgan
Ex-Chief Meredith Killed in HandtoHand Battle
Seattle report on ex Chief of Police Wes Meredith killed by John W. Considine in a fight with Tom Considine. Autopsy shows skull fractures from clubbed revolver blows. coroners say inquest will be held. Meredith’s mental state questioned as friends say he was mentally unstable after prolonged grudge.
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Considine
Seattle
Wesb
Wee Meredith
John W. Considine
Meredith
Tom Considine
Meredih
Donaldine
Sturdiness Marks Watch Quality in Timekeeping
Sturdiness is praised as an admirable quality in watches. The article highlights sturdy components and reliable timekeeping. It notes a special emphasis on accurate timepieces and the durability of our watches.
Visit Postponed Delights Vets at Soldiers Home
Large crowd gathered at the veterans home for Mrs. Stonewall Jackson's expected visit. A sudden rain delayed her arrival to 5 pm and she did not reach the building, disappointing veterans who had served under her husband. The visit will resume next morning with tours and honors planned.
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Veterans Home
Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
Helen Plane
Mrs. Jackson
Juda Jackson Christian
Wendling
Mr. Jackson
Norfolk
Charlotte
N. C
Atenta Mra
Jack
Aen Nas
Debray Inquest Today Open Hearing Follows Lack of New Evidence
Coroner's jury meets at the police barracks this morning to hear further evidence in the DeBray murder case. Detectives report no new material beyond what has been published in the newspapers. Traac Hammond adheres to his confession implicating his brothers Oscar and others.
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DeBray
Traac Hammond Ail
Oscar
Newman Grants An Injunction In Fire Insurance Case
Judge William T. Newman orders a permanent receiver for Manhattan Fire Insurance Company assets in Georgia. Receiver Kelsey to apply to State Treasurer Park for the $10,000 Georgia deposit, with bonds of $29,100. Possible clash between state officials and federal courts over fund use. Georgia policyholders to be paid first from the reserve.
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Willam T. Newman
United States Court
Otto Kelsey
New York
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
Lipscomb
Georgia
Kenney
Lumpkin
Newman
Kelsey
RE. Park
Treasurer Park
J. M. Terrel
Felder & Rountree
Mr. Rountree
United States
Rountree
Roland Tits
Macon
Ellis & Eilis
C. D Maddox
Debris Heaps Mark West Virginia Flood Victims
Victims of the Great Flood in Binefield West Virginia are listed with 35 identified dead and up to 13 more likely still missing. Relief efforts include a relief train reaching Elkhorn and provisions for destitute families. Railroad damage from the nighttime flood disrupts tracks and traffic.
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West Virginia
Men Die On Tank Scaffold Tragedy in Buffalo
Six iron workers fell eighty feet from a temporary platform on a scaffold bridging a large tank. Four were killed instantly or soon after, another injured worker is dying, and two survivors including James Carl with a fractured skull. Names of the dead include John Keepa Jr, W W Krause, John Corbett Jr, and Petrg Krotingdr.
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Buffalo
John Keepa, JR
Krause
Greenville
John Corbett, JR
Local Murder Plot Report and Death of M C Bagwell
The article recounts a murder plot involving Tom Hammond Oscar Hammond Jim Erwin and Yenne Hammond with statements from Harry Baker about overheard plans to kill Officer DeBray. It also notes coroner expectations of the shooting and the death of M C Bagwell drummer for Frank Broch at age fifty one. Funeral services are planned at St Lukes with interment at Oakland.
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Tom
Jim Erwin
Fort Fred
Harry Baker
West End
Isaac Hammond
DeBray
Hammond Brothers
Erwin
Officer DeBray
Tom Hammond
Oscar Hammond
Yenne Hammond
M. C. Bagwell
Frank
Broch
Mr. Bagwell
A. L., Morse
J. G. Mills
Miss Bagwell
J.mmagwell, Jr
St. Lukes
Oalkas
Great Loss in Old Virginia Floods Ravage Pocahontas Area
In Roanoke on June 7 a second storm battered Tazewell County Virginia with floods. Water reached three feet in parts of Pocahontas causing major railroad track damage and delaying repairs to bridges between Vivian and Davy. Three men named Booth Beaver and Blankenship died attempting to save others as Dry Fork remained cut off.
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Tazewell
Roanoke
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western General
Vivian
Davy
Tazewell County
Virginia
Dhat
Dry Fork
Booth
Beaver
Blankenship
Post Tavern In Cool Salubrious Michigan at Battle Creek
A description of a unique Post Tavern at Battle Creek Michigan by the Postum Cereal Co Ltd. It presents a hotel catering to visitors with pure food, scientifically selected, to aid nervous and worn out individuals. Emphasizes a tonic climate with outdoor activity options like golf boating fishing riding and driving.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Battle Creel
Ich
Gloriane Troupe Shines In Atlanta Summer Theater Run
The article reviews J. K. Applebee and J. H. Hollingshead in Gloriane at the Lyceum, praising Applebee’s original performance and Hollingshead’s stylish portrayal. It notes strong turns by Elinringer, Willem Stuart, Melingh, Butler, and Rice, with Gloriane closing the season. The bill’s popularity continues as patrons fill matinees, and next week features the famed Actas Trio with a Great Dane performing on revolving globes.
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J. K. Applebee
J. H. Hollingshead
Mr. Applebee
J. Gordon Coogler
Furmer Stock Company
Spinks
Applebee
Mr. Hollingshead
Misa EluNinger
Willem Stuart
Mr. Melingh
Miss Butler
Miss Rice
Adieu
Agatha Carlisle
Lady Windermere
Gloriane
Lyceum
Atlanta
Harape
New York
America
Torrential flood devastates Tazewell county mills and homes
Reports describe houses torn from foundations and swept away by a powerful flood. Barnett mill and several steam saw mills were carried off with millions of feet of lumber. Bodies recovered include Mrs Hooner and Mr Tate, with two unknown men found downstream. Damages tentatively placed between 99000 and 750000 dollars as searches continue along the river.
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Barnett
James Beaver
Hooner
Tazewell
Parsons
Richlands
Father
Rail line washout disrupts Baltimore and Ohio traffic
A violent June storm tore through Connellsville, Pennsylvania and nearby towns, washing out the Baltimore and Ohio short line between LeFeeming and O’Hara crossing and a washout at Mile Run near West Newton. Coke traffic is delayed for days as all trains are limited to reduced service. The bridge at Mile Creek was destroyed by the torrent, halting passenger and freight flows in the area.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Connellsville
Baltimore and Oho
Lefeeming
O'Hara
Mile Run
West Newton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ave
Mile Creel
Convict Barker Given Five Years for Felony Assault
In Jersey City last week Thomas G Barker was re convicted of felonious assault on Roy John Heller of Arlington. Judge Blair sentenced Barker to five years at hard labor in the state penitentiary. Barker lacked present family, and counsel Albert C Wall urged consideration of his prior good character and passion driven act to protect home.
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New York
Thomas G. Barker
Hudson
Jersey City
Roy
John Heller
Arington
Harker
Keller
Albert C. Wall
Barker
Blair
Jerzey
Wall
Arison
Atlanta Installs Second Odd Fellows Encampment No 27
Grand Patriarch W P Vonderau leads the ceremony at the Odd Fellows ball corner Broad and Alabama streets as Atlanta forms Encampment No 27 with over 100 members. J G Bloodworth J A Hynds J A Watts and J A Cooksey assist. Canton No 2 members attend in full uniform.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Atlanta
W. P. Vonderau
Corner Broad
Alabama
Patrarch Vonderau
J. G. Bloodworth
J. A
Ang Ie
Mark Twain Books Available at Popular Summer Prices
Readers are invited to enjoy Mark Twain works during the summer season with affordable pricing. The note highlights several titles and promotions, urging fans to take advantage of the sale while supplies last.
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Mark Twain
Ailler
Manetta
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Erstwone
Chaingang
Tennessee
National Educational Association
Maier & Berkele
Whitehall St
Wrs. Jackson
Chautauqua
Manhattan
Fark
Binefield
W. Va
Yes
Londay
Elkhorn
Bivefield
Toylor
John Lows Meh
Nellie Smith
Anna Smith
McKay
Mary McKay
Charles Suelley
Sam Poindexter
John Ballard
Betti Brown
William Trigg
Jacob Riplin
Joan Bannister
Mary Foolier
B. Christian
Mis
Bertha Anderson
William Cheatram Guy Gaines
AL Beverly
Herd
John van Dyke
John Hooper
Charles Tate
PB. Blankenship
AJ Beaver
F. M. Booth
Paris Craig
Altor
Inetnight
Finns
Cooper
Theodore Lowe
Campbell Gilbert
Honaker
Norfolk and Western
Williamson
North Fork
Bluestone
Tur
Structural Iron Works
Old
Post Tavern
Rev
John Keller
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
W. BP. Vonderau
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, Md
Whitehall
Eisenan Bros
Hirsch Bros
Tang
Thorp Bik
Bartram & Shomo
North
Pryor
Peter | Lynch
Whitehail Street
Ceater
Lynch
West Mitchell
England
Commonwealth
Lona
Sonapa Adenest
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