Mob of hotel waiters targets Cates as he guards home
Police foiled an alleged mob of about a dozen hotel waiters aiming to ambush Charles Cates at No. 146 Randolph Street after Cates killed Lige Jefferson, a fellow hotel waiter caught burglarizing Cates’s residence. Miles Brinkley was arrested with a concealed pistol. Police guarded Cates as investigations begin.
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Cates
Lige Jefferson
Charles Cates
Jefferson
Randolph Street
Kilpatrick
Captain Jennings
Miles Brinkley
Union
Jennings
Tob
Sayng
Atlanta
Walters
Hotel Walters
Jaer
Offeers
Shot and Wounded in Opelika Republican Row
In Opelika Alabama on May 6 two prominent merchants and a local figure were shot and believed mortally wounded. The incident involved a postmaster and a contest over the state party leadership ahead of the district convention in Dadeville. Alabama Republicans face difficulties in many conventions as power struggles unfold.
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Opelika
Ala
Ctor
King
Repubian
Dade Ilo
Bingham
Alabama
Maier & Berkele Jewelry Ad Lists Sterling Silver Range
Our Assortment Our Assortment of Sterling Silver is so extensive that you will not be confined to one or nine patterns from which to select. We have new designs in meat platters trays covered dishes pitchers bowls and more including candelabra and napkin rings. Maier & Berkele Jewelers 81 Whitehall.
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Select
Nancy Clooks
Maier
Passing Throng and Storm Reach Gwinnett County
A fierce hailstorm swept through lower Gwinnett County last Wednesday, leaving fields flattened near Snellville and damaging orchards. James R. Pagett estimated thick hail in gullies and damaged homes, with livestock casualties and broken house walls. Mark Twain weighs a presidential bid amid British Pretoria news, while Vanderbilt University receives funding and dormitory expansion. MO. M. Miller Co. advertises books and supplies at 39 Marietta Street.
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Gwinnett County
James R. Pagett
Atlanta
Snellville
J. R. Pagett
Adamsville Farmers Club to Host Democratic Rally
Adamsville Ga Farmers Club plans a large Democratic rally and barbecue Tuesday under its auspices. B J Merriam leads arrangements for a day expected to draw many attendees. All Democratic county candidates are invited to attend and speak on local issues as guests.
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Adamsville Farmers’ Club
Adamsville
B. J. Merriam
Plans for secret orders to gather in Atlanta week
Mystic Shriners Red Men and Knights Templar prepare for a Georgia gathering in Atlanta with parades banquets and tours. The Red Men meet Tuesday, Knights Templar Wednesday and Thursday, Shriners Wednesday as well with a large parade along Marietta to Pryor and a visit to the Magonia temple. The program includes a luncheon banquet and religious services at First Baptist with Eminent Sir Knight speakers and a strong musical lineup in the afternoon and evening.
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Georgia
Red Man
Knights Templar
Archdic Order
Mystic Shrine
Atlanta
Great Council of the Red Men
Knights ‘Templar
Shriners
Templar
Kimball House
Marietta Street
Frank OQ. Miller
Peachtree
Peachtreg
Whitehell
Hunter
Pryor Street
Magonia Temple
Council
Brewery
Julius L. Brown
E.C .Davis
J. W. Marshbank
J. S Serott
William Jessup
C T. Wurm
A. Frosoon
Wurm
J. P. O’donnelly
Cherokee Hall
Whitehall
Alabama
Grant Park
Columbia Theater
William F. Schmitz
Fire Department
Pryor
Mitchell Whitehall
Broad
Marietta
Cain
Back Whitehall
Hunter and
Pryor Streets
Masonic Temple
Fatal Burns From Powder Explosion In Fire Grate
Mrs. Owen Webb of 180 Alexander street died yesterday afternoon from burns received Saturday morning when powder in a fire grate exploded. Her husband, a Nashville railroad conductor, had purchased gunpowder for a toy cannon last Christmas. The fire burned her face and waist, and she likely inhaled flames. Funeral arrangements were to be made this morning.
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Owen Webb
Senators to Discuss Boers and Colorado Vote Pursuit
Senators plan a discussion on Boer policy and a Colorado vote effort. A referenced attempt to secure U S involvement is noted, with emphasis on legislative attention and potential ballot action.
Senate Faces Week of Busy Work and Possible Adjournment
Washington May 6 Routine business will occupy the Senate this week with a Boer resolution led by Mr Teller and a naval appropriation bill likely to dominate debate. The Senate aims for an early June adjournment, while the House handles miscellaneous matters and conference reports on appropriation bills. The Grand Army pension bill and militia funding also surface for action, with Pear son versus Crawford from North Carolina referenced for potential consideration midweek.
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Washington
Senate
Teller
Great Britain
Hale
Montana
House
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army of the Republic Lil
Committee On Claims
Pearson
Crawford
North Carolina
Knights of Pything Concert at Atlanta Lodge Hall
Atlanta Lodge No 20 Knights of Pything invites for a reception and concert at its castle hall this evening at 8 o'clock. Committee on entertain ment includes James W Austin Joseph T Wiley and D E Griffin. Program features Bore Golo Knight Frank Pearson Address Past Chancellor 3 W Austin Contralto Bolo Claire Baker Reading Mrs R B Blackburn Violin Solo Sig A Frasciona Duet Mr and Mrs Frank Pearson Tenor Bolo Knight William Owens Address Knight Dan Mectit Soprano Solo Mrs Frank Pearson Reading Mrs RK B Blackburn Violin Solo Sig A Frasciona Quartet Mr Pearson Miss Baker Dr William Owens and Frank Pearson Accompanist I M Meyer.
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Atlanta
Knights of Pything
Castle Hall
James W Austin
Joseph T. Wiley
D E Gq. Griffin
Bore Golo
Knight Frank Pearson
W Austin
Misa Claire Baker
R B Blackburn
Mra
Frank Pearson
Aged woman at cathedral door moves worshippers to charity
An elderly woman sat at the Episcopal cathedral door as Sunday services began. Onlookers, officers, and teachers watched, and soon worshippers dropped offerings into her lap. By day’s end her coin purse overflowed with generosity, leaving her serene and grateful amid the Sabbath. Louisiana notes also mention Governor Taylor heading to Washington in response to a relief fund request.
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Episcopal Cathedral
Worcan
Angels
Printers Hold Lively Session and Garment Workers Help
At a Typographical Union meeting in Federation Hall Atlanta, members voted 40 to aid the Garment Workers with 25 dollars weekly while the lockout lasts and 40 dollars immediate. Whites Huddleston White and Holland nominated as delegates to Milwaukee International Typographical Union convention. Election set for May 16.
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Typographical Union
Federation Hall
International Typographical Union
Milwaukee
R L Whites
L. P Huddeston
M White
J. S. Holland
Dan Green
Hoke Smith
C. CL Houston
New York Typographical Union
Grand Central Palace
Atlanta
Tobacco Workers’ International Union
Allied Printing Tradel Council
Savanneh
Houston
United States
Pittsburg
H F Garett
Jerome Jones
General Federation
Atlanta Typographical Union
Garment ‘Workers’ Union
Garment Workers’ Union
White
Press Huddleston
Louis Saloshin
Alied Printing Trades Council
Georgia
Georgia Federation of Labor
W. P. Harding
Huddleston
Ed L. Sutton
Fta
Sutton
Samuel B. Donnelly
New York
James M. Lynch
Syracuse
Is Still in the Race for Public Works Commissioner
Henry L. Collier confirms he remains a candidate for commissioner of public works. He denies reports of withdrawal, notes the primary was postponed, and states he will not quit the race despite opponents’ actions.
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Tespaca
Dreness
Anish
Henry IL. Collier
Federation in Session Discusses Garment Workers Lockout
The Atlanta Federation of Trades met at Federation Hall to review the Garment Workers lockout at McClelland & Moore. No action was taken, committees were formed to seek aid, and the matter awaits next Wednesday's meeting while unions pledge weekly relief.
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Garment Workers
Atlanta Federation of Trades
Federation Hall
Federation
Garment Workers’ Union
McClelland & Moore
Federation of Trades
No Noise During Service At Trinity Church
Dr Strachey urged a police officer be stationed outside Trinity Church every Sunday to keep electric cars from disturbing the service. He cited cars on Whitehall Street running at high speed and disrupting devotional exercises, prompting public discussion and expectations other churches may follow suit.
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Dr. Strachey
Ma. Fuss
W. B. Strachey
Whitehall Street
Real Estate Loans Negotiated by J T Holleman
Real estate loans negotiated by J T Holleman placed on choice farms and improved city properties. Rates reasonable. Reliable attorneys required. Address J T Holleman Gould Building Atlanta Ga. Also tickets on sale for the Grand Conclave of the Knights Templar of Georgia May 8 9 with return until May 11.
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J. T. Holleman
J T Holleman
Gould Building
Atlanta
The
Knights Templar of
Georgia
Spring Festival Fare to Chattanooga One Fare Round Trip
Western and Atlantic Railroad offers Chattanooga tickets at one fare for a round trip. Sales run May 7 to 11 and morning trains May 12 to 14 with final limit May 14. Apply at any ticket agent.
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
Chattanooga
Bladder Troubles Use STUART'S GIN and BUCHU
A historical remedy note urges using STUART'S GIN with BUCHU to ease bladder troubles. The item emphasizes a simple, advertised tonic approach and reflects period medical marketing.
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Stuart
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Taylor
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Stilson
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Presemen's Union
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Alabama Street
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Southern Railway
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Kimball House Corner
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