War over jail keys pits Fulton officials against Sheriff Mangum
A heated dispute in Fulton County pits Commissioners against Sheriff Mangum over jail keys and lock control. The board seeks the keys and new locks, while Mangum cites legal limits and vows to resist until court action compels delivery. The Grand Jury previously urged sheriffal control of the jail, sparking the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County Commissioners
C. Wheeler
Lutter Street
Mangum
A. J. Howard
Luther
Bonner
Bowers
van Read
Commitaaionera
Sheri Mangum
Rineet Howard
Haa
Fin Attorney
Sherif Mangum
Seaboard Offers Daily Through Trains to Carolinas and East
The quickest service eastward to the Carolinas and Virginia runs via Seaboard with three daily departures at 7:00 A M, 11:25 A M, and 9:40 P M. Through sleepers and dining cars available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolinas
Virinia
East
Seaboard
Butler Man Attacked in Butler Ga May Reported Wiggins Shot
Charlie Wiggins was attacked at his home in Sutter near Butler Georgia around midnight. The assailant shot the lamp from Wiggins hand, severing a finger, then struggled with him, firing three more times without effect. Wiggins was beaten and severely injured, the room stained with blood and his condition described as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iggina
Butler
Charlie Wiggins
Sutter
Wiggiin
Columbus
Wigxina
Wiggins
Negroes Escape from Wayne Jail in Georgia
Three unnamed prisoners fled Wayne county jail after assaulting Deputy Frank Madray leaving him gravely injured. A nationwide search, bloodhounds called in, and possible lynching threats followed. Escaped are George Roberts, Steary Miller, and Robert Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanp
Wayne County
Frank Madray
Apem
Wlomobilen
Nisas
George Roberta
Steary Miller
Robert Banks
Compositions Sent To Pound From Georgia Counties
Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers Association invites county school commissions to send one composition on Cotton Seed Products as Human Animal and Plant Food. Contest offers 100 in four prizes totaling 100 with entries limited to 780 words and due by May 10, overseen by Fielding Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerem M. Pound
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Georgia
Fielding Wallace
Cammunalower
New Birmingham Special trains to run Atlanta to Birmingham
Southern Railway announces a new limited train, the Birmingham Special, starting Sunday May 16. It departs Atlanta at 10:45 a.m. arrives Birmingham 4 p.m. The service includes a parlor car and day coaches with dining car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Bankers Meet Headlined by U S Treasury Talk in Mobile
In Montgomery Alabama on May 3 a special note previews the Alabama bankers meeting set for May 11 and 12 in Mobile. Treasury Secretary Chatten H Treat will address currency topics and Lynn J H Dinkins of New Orleans will discuss postal savings banks. F E Farnsworth of the American Bankers Association also speaks. A second-day business session includes a key tour and a downstream visit, with a group trip to see the Dallas game. The Daily plans a New Orleans excursion for a Mississippi bank group departing Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomers
Ala
Alabama
Mobile
Chatten H. Treat
United States
Lynn JH. Dinkins
New Orleans
Kred EF. Farnsworth
American Bankers’ Association
Grand Lodge Meets in Florence May 19 Social and Business Program
Clinchfield promotes Coal of Quality for all uses as Knights of Pythian Grand Lodge prepares to meet in Florence May 19 for a social and business session. Rev J Dannell grand keeper of records and seal of the Florence lodge received notice. J Weaklchancellor commander of Florence lodge to serve as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinchfield
Grand Lodge
Montgomery
Als
Knights of Pythian
Florence
J. Dannell
Florence Lodge
Iit Ba
Ceremonten
Shooting at Negro Meeting in Zebulon Ga
At the Concord gathering, a negro named Joensy was shot and killed by another man, Means. The assailant is pursued by the sheriff and county posse with a search dog. event dated May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon
Colored Cid
Concord
Joensy Wan
Means
Americus Links To Atlanta Birmingham Atlantic Railways
Americus may gain a connection with the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway creating a new short line to South Georgia and Atlanta. Byronville merchants plan a rail line to Flint River, with Anderson to oversee. Rome Country Club stockholders meet to finalize organization and elect officers. Four viable sites near the city priced 28 000 to 12 005 chosen by ballot tomorrow. Ten thousand dollars of the charter capital to be authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus
Atanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Railway
South Georgia
Atlanta
Byronville
Birmingham
Atlantic
Flint River
Anderson
Rome Country Club
Rome
Em. Eas Rosso Ee T Stockholdera
Country Club
Alectin
Ajte
Ponce de Leon Park Opens With Vast Additions
Atlanta’s Ponce de Leon park debuts a major refresh with new color schemes, expanded boardwalks, and dozens of new amusements. The season features the Matthiesen Band, a high Tr en building with eight devices, the Johnstown Flood replica, Palace of Willalons attractions, and many new rides including the Aeris Tramway and Dreamland Maneuver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponce de Leon
Jehusions
Johnstown
Atlanta
Johnawn
Ponce da Leon
Aeris
Brewater
Rmn
Saint Nicholas Rink
Dreamland
Courts Prepare Busy Week in Roan and City Dockets
The criminal division of the superior court led by Judge LS Roan opens a busy week with many March term cases on the docket. The city court, under Judge A F Calhoun, adjourned Friday with over 280 cases on the docket including tail and bond. hearings resume Monday May 7 with aim to dispose of all pending cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Caurt
LS Roan
A. F. Calhoun
Bond
Buainees
Relief From Catarrh Urges Immediate Treatment
A testimonial from Atlanta Georgia urges readers with catarrh to try Betipsa Catarrh Cure. The Eclipse Medicine Co promotes a sample offer for twenty five cents or a regular package by mail for one dollar, claiming rapid relief and potential cure based on user experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adis Ramantha
Eclipse Medicine & Manufacturing CO
Atlanta, Ga
Public's Wish Granted Inauguration of Noon Train to Birmingham
Southern Railway announces a first class noon train to Birmingham effective Sunday May 16 leaving Atlanta at 10 45 a m and arriving Birmingham at 4 p m. The service includes a dining car parlor car and comfortable day coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Cool Nights and Crops From Montgomery Alabama
May date special report notes cool nights harming cotton across Alabama with reports of lice on young stalks. Planting underway in north Alabama with most cotton in ground by release of the letter as Middle and south Alabama advance to chopping. Corn looks good and other crops progress well. Commissioner Wilkinson optimistic about the year and the prize contests benefiting farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
North
Alabama
Middle
South Alabama
Wilkinon
Train collision fatally injures Black man near Artesia Mine
In New Orleans area May reports describe Robert Yohason a young Black man attacked by a south bound Mobile and Ohio train at Artesia Mine. He appeared unhurt before a second train traveling in the opposite direction struck him causing instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Robert Yohason
Mobile and Ohio
Artesia
Mine
Tim
Jury renders verdict in Moreland murder case
In High Springs on July 29, 1900 William A. Bexley and Trudy Osteen were tried for the murder of traveler W. H. Moreland. The jury found both defendants guilty of manslaughter. sentencing is set for tomorrow. The defendants are described as prominent young men of High Springs.
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Osteen
Moreland
Gainesville
Fila
William A. Bexley
Trudy Osteen
W. H. Moreland
High Springs
Telegraphers Called In Person For Candler Restaurant Bids
Telegraph workers urged to appear with spouses to attend the Candler Restaurant bidding in Candler. The notice emphasizes in-person participation over telegrams and highlights current menus and price updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
Athletic engraver from Arkansas ill health halts work
Short items note the recovery of a famed Arkansas engraver who had worked in Atlanta, then fell ill and suspended duties to take a rest. Details mention health restoration and a move toward return, with legal and business notices about local charter petitions in Atlanta.
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Carl 4
Carper
South
Atlanta
Peas
Casper Ia
Arkanaan
Asbetis Ie
Night Train Departure and City Arrivals Summary
The report notes the SEA BOARD's night train departing eastbound with an early arrival set for Richmond Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. It mentions an Atlanta connection at 9 40 P M and describes a through sleeper and complete dining car service aboard.
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Seaboard
Richmond
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Atlanta
Annual Spring Meeting of the Sunday Schools
The Church Sunday School Institute of Atlanta and vicinity announces its annual spring meeting at All Saints' Sunday Schoolroom on Thursday May 13 with sessions at 4 00 and 8 00 pm. Supper will be served by All Saints' ladies. Officers listed include President Bishop C. K. Nelson and Treasurer W. L. Percy. An executive committee is named. Also notes Dawson real estate sales and local business transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Sunday
Atlanta
All Sainte
All Saints
C. K. Nelson
C. M. Barnwall, Jr
Deatrice Hartford
W. L. Percy
Haverty Furniture opens new flagship store at Pryor and Auburn
A grand opening today marks the formal opening of Haverty Furniture Company’s large new store at Pryor and Auburn venues. Visitors will be greeted with an elaborate reception and orchestral concerts in multiple sessions, while Tiffany design reproductions are given as keepsakes. The Haverty chain, now nine stores strong in the south, traces to Rhoden Haverty and A G Rhodes, with Clarence Haverty as vice president and GM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverty Furniture Company
Pryor
Auburn
Tiffany
Haverty
Muceeavor
Rhoden-Haverty
Rhoden-Haverty Furniture Company
A. G. Rhodes
J. 3. Haverty
Allanta
Clarence Haverty
Oil
Ica
Pattern Department
Weather Forecast Shifts to Showers and Cooler Across Regions
The forecast calls for showers and cooler conditions today across southern states. A low-pressure system brings cloudier skies and cooler air, while lingering moisture from the southwest shapes showers in the forecast.
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Southwest
Wilds
Weather drift and odd travel talk in the town
A mistyped paragraph notes a northeast movement from Kansan toward a lake region with rain in Chicago and St Louis, and clear weather in New England and the Pacific coast. It shifts to a quip about a honeymoon on a freight car, mentioning a Gopher and a curious town discussion about rail lines and open air travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Lake
Chicago
St. Lowe
New England
Pacific
Gopher
Anouia
Himeelf
Wilkinson to Women in Montgomery May 9
Commissioner of Agriculture Wilkinson draws into a line outside cotton training and surveys. An invitation to Javdrese, the Birmingham women’s club, showed his elected literary involvement. He spoke of industrial education, a topic close to his heart and club members, though his exact remarks were unclear.
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Wilkinson
Montgomery
Ala
Hee Bean
Javdrese
Women's Clube of
Birmingham
Haturfay
Lnokaut
Club Women
Venter
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Whitehall, Cor
Mitchell Bt
Brannen
Saami
ORS
LM. White
P. E. Coleman
Butler Man
Pebet
Desan
Wayne
Seah Wright
Itgme
Bonkora
Wright
Indiana
Virginia
Fighty
Troy Normal Schoal
Wingham
Moundaie
Jacksonville
Ponce DE Leon Park
Ponce de Leon Flava Company
Ita
Ponce de Leon Tha Moat
Phouth
Matthieusen Fai
Jake Matthiemen
Leltpae Med. & Mig. Co
Atiants
Througi
King & Apat
Ting
Appuestion
jRouthern
Yeunghon
Chapin
Milton Dargan
Edward A Fay
Thimes Ralenton
Witeen
Dinbrounts
Clarence New Orbank
Edwin G. Retbele
Fumble
B.C Adjustment
Baeea
Insurance Companion
Pha
Cantral
Akers
Chatlofte
Aranan
Robert P. Jones
Superior Court
Pranan-Akers Corinaly
Childs Stone and Rand Company
Capital Wteck
Halvation Army
Whitehall
Crewford
Crawford
Salvation Army
Banday
Road OF Police Commission
Seine
Eugene L. Crawford
Laine
Kimbate
Vawferd
Cies
Palliere
Gallaerivory
Dawson
Dawson Reel
W. C. Paschal
Oster Ty
Whitchard
Gelso, Pharmacy
W .H Davia
J. A. Hind
Pawson
Haverty Furniture CO
COR, Pryor and
Auburn Ave
Hyop
Kifer. Wee A
Tira
AST
Jean
Arma
Torvid
Dickerson
Merond
Peachtree Atlanta, GA
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