St Patricks Day Celebrations Across Savannah Augusta and Macon
Savannah and Augusta marked St Patrick's Day with large events including Hibernian Society banquets at the De Soto and Irish American hall, religious services, rifle contest at Avondale, and a major parade. Speakers included John Keating of Chicago and local figures. Augusta held morning mass, a grand parade, and an evening banquet at Walker's hall with civic and military groups participating.
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Savannah
Hibernian Society
de Soto
Ancient
Order of Hiberniang
Fibernians
Irish Jasper Greens
Emmett Rifles
American Friendly Society
Jasper Monument
Avondale Range
St. Fat- Hol Church
Benjamin 3
Helley
John Keating
Chicago
Ireland
T A de Soto
John D. Tittle
Thomas F. Corngin
John M. Slaton
Atlanta
J. D. Budde
Charleston
W. G. Brantley
Brunswick
Walter G. Chariton
John T. Keating
Six Counties Send Delegates To Interdenominational Sunday School Meet
An interdenominational Sunday school convention for the thirteenth Georgia district with Fulton Butts Spalding DeKalb Cobb and Gwinnett counties will convene in Atlanta from April 20 to 23. C W Smith is elected chairman and Dr Joe Broughton permanent secretary. the event is hosted by the International Sunday School Association led by Hartsorne of Boston The Youth's Companion.
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Atlanta
Carnegic Library
C. W. Smith
Joe Broughton
Reo
International Sunday School Association
Hartshorne
Boston
Georgia
Fulton
Butts
Spalding
DeKalb
Cobb and Gwinnett
Thezel
Trinity Methodist
M. M. Davies
St Patrick Day Observed by Macon Irish Group
St Patrick's Day was observed in Macon with wearing of Ireland's green and a banquet at the Hotel Lanier. An executive committee of the Ancient Order of Hibernians prepared a program featuring H J Burke county president, E A Sheridan, Rev Father McDonald, Hon Bridges Smith, entertainments by an orchestra and chorus, and multiple toasts including The City of Macon and Wearing of the Green.
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Order of Hibernians
Macon
Ireland
Lanter
B. A. Sheridan
H. J. Burke
E. A. Sheridan
Father McDonald
Karney
City of
Bridges’ Smith
Mesdames Gould and Campbell
Ww. A. McKenna
Vacat
John J. Noone
Father Reville
Taras “Hall
Yoast
Itelard
John T. Keating
Augustin Daly
God Save Frelansd
Guichéstra and
Asseambla
Conflicting testimony at water works probe nights two
Witnesses clash over former foreman Joe Rapp. Some say he was drunk or sick, others insist he rarely worked. City officials and lawyers fill council chamber as reading of evidence resumes, with next session set for Tuesday at 2.00 p.m.
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Joe Rapp
Colonel Park, Woodward
Department
Council Chamber
Board of Water Commissioners
Water Works Committee
Commet
Counciman Carter
Water Board
James L. Magnon
W. P. Hill
Water Committee
Reuben BR. Arnold
Ligon Johnson
Colonel Woodward
Woodward
Arnold
Mr. Rice
Reuben R. Arnold
Park Woodward
Kilpatrick
Will Vining
Wil Vining
Waterworks Department
Joe W.rapa
Ryan P. Howell
West End
Henry Jennings
Vining
Happ
Rapp
Happa
Finch
Jeff
R. L. McCraney
BR. L. McCroney
Felix Wright
Anderson
Tim
McCraney
BR. K. McMillan
R. W. McMillan
MccMilkin
McMillan
E. M. Clayton
E. M Clayton
Clayton
Florida
Will Rapp
Soe Rapp
Renchbacher
Aenchbacher
C. P. Speer
Repp
Fred, Grenner
Fred Grenner
Thut
J. B. Anderson
J.B. Anderson
Joe Rap
Hhe
Jon Rapp
Woogward
Wright
Wari
Kilpatrie
Howell C. Erwin
Rapp under fire at water works as witnesses recount conduct
Testimony depicts Joe Rapp facing allegations of drinking, poor leadership, and mistreatment of workers at the city water works. Witnesses describe absenteeism, financial improprieties, rumors of conflicts with Colonel Woodward, and a range of staff interactions and suspicions surrounding Rapp's behavior and health.
Macon Postmaster Denies Rumor of Atlanta Collector Post
Macon Postmaster Harry Stillwell Edwards says he has heard nothing about him being offered the Atlanta internal revenue collector appointment. Despite rumors tying him to the post of collector, he stresses his attachment to Macon and would weigh such a move carefully.
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Macon
Constitution Bureau
Second Street
Pecia
Harry Stillwell Edwards
Custom House
Atlanta
Edwards
Roosevelt
Edward
Mrr
Eaweids
United States
Carter Ala
Georgia
Hi. A. Rucker
Washington
Passing Throng in Atlanta and Visitors at the Piedmont
The Norfolk Landmark manager Hugh Montgomery Murray discusses Atlanta's growth from the 1880s, noting depots and tall structures, with mentions of relatives in publishing and banking, plus visits by James Barron Hope and other notable figures. Major Hoyle leads Atlanta recruiting as others arrive for hotel plans and social stops.
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Hugh Montgomery Murray
Norfolk
Piedmont
Mr. Murray
Old Dominion
Price E. Murray
Atlanta
Western Union Telegraph Company
Kett An © Murray
Norfol Landmark
James Barron Hope
Landmark
Busi Neas
S Hope
Nottingham
George S. Hoyle
Hoyle
Chicago
Augusta
Columbus
Maroon
Major Hoyle
TIMBER ROAD NEARS FINISH IN GEORGIA
Work on the Flint River and Gulf railroad progresses toward completion. Captain R. L. Betts hopes to finish to Sylvester by June, then run trains Ashburn to Carlile. the Carlile to Sylvester segment is near completion, with Ashburn to Camilla expected next. The line traverses one of the best amber regions in south Georgia.
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Flint River
Gulf
Ashburn
R. L. Betts
Sylvester
Carlile
Camlla
Jones Bes
South Georgia
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Hal Merrigan
J Back
Henry Miller
Pittman
Aragon
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the Grand
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M.Z. Liechtenstalt
Denry Bowen
Green Ferry Avenue
Mole Bowen
Wiliia Foster
Department of the Gull
Ieldease
Wentview
James F. Buchanan
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Daniel Coit Gilman
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Harry Thurston Peck
L.H.D
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Frank Moore Cosby
New York University
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