Electric lines to run on trolley poles in Atlanta firms gain access
Atlanta moves toward electric competition as the Board of Electrical Control approves temporary feeder wires on trolley poles within the inner fire limits. Generators installed at the main power house will supply lights to downtown mercantile firms, with underground plans and pole reductions slated for compliance by October 9th and June allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jn Electric Media
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Board of Electrical Control
Couer
Power Company
Atlanta, Railway and Power Company
Joyner
Agaist
Georgia Electric Light Company
Charman Grady
Harper
Pole
Clayton
Grady
WP Joyner
City Electrician
Mad dog at Normandie Hotel alarmes Peachtree area
A mad dog at the Normandie Hotel near Peachtree and West Peachtree Sts caused panic as women fled to upper floors and barred doors. Bicycle Officer C F Garee shot the animal four times, killing it. the dog briefly revived after earlier shots. No owner identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandie
Peachtree
West Peachtree
C. F Garee
Hitchens
Kuling
Confederate veterans to be honored at capitol ceremony in Atlanta
One hundred three Confederate veterans will receive crosses in a Capitol hall ceremony this afternoon. Joseph B. Raine, president of the Atlanta chapter UDC, will present crosses as Bishop Warren A. Candler delivers the address. Atlanta Camp 169 UCV and Wheeler’s Cavalry members will join the procession to the hall at 3.20 pm. Virginia Society members may attend. 18 named veterans will receive crosses today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Capitol
Joseph
Raine
Atlanta
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the Confederacy
Veterans and
Friends of Veterans
Atlant
United Confederate Veterans
Senate
W. H. T. Walker
Wheeler's Cave
Alry
W. A. Hemphill
Warren A. Candler
Wurm
Mra
Joseph 9. Raine
the Daughters of the Contedergey
Virginia Society
W. N Mitchell
Rick Allen
John J. Albert
John
Scott L. Baugh
C Bergen
H H. Cabaniss
J. Y. Carlaway
Cornelius Coryell
J. C. Craughn
Julius L. Dowday
Robert P. Davis
G. A. Duke
J. W Dunford
T. H. Francis P. M. Farley
J. M. Farmer
H B P. Foster
Frank WN. Graves
M. R. Gentry
W. M. Gurley
N. J. Holloway
Edward Hale
W. P. Harris
J. J. Hollis
J. M. Hairston
Hevert H. Hardeway
R. G. Hancock
George W. Howard
Lucas J. Harris
M. Henderson
Archer B. Harrison
CB. Howard
Sx. Huger W. Johnstone
Z. Yve James
I. L. Jones
Dr. J. J. Knott
John By Jett
Lipacomb
J. M. Lackey
M. Levy
Daniel W. Ligon
John W. Lindsey
T C. McLendon
Robert
McFarlin
James Mercer
H . Moory
Thomas A. Murray
Zach Martin
James W. Storrow
Benjamin F. Morris
John A. Miler
Thomas B. Neal
D. Parks
J. D Pope
G. M L. Powell
W. A. Powell
Walter & Paschal
Thomas Phillips
W. P. Patitlo
John W. Rakestraw
J. A. Renfroe
Louis H.old
Captain Pannul Scott
Mark W. Scott
Wiliam B. Strickland
T. D. Smith
W. D Stratton
John W. Smith
J.T. Bloan
W. 3
William P’ Dearing
M. L. Collier
J. 0
Allen
Samuel
Godan
Drewry Tye
J.D. Taylor
B. E. Guerard
Joseph 5. Raiid
City considers garbage bids at 8 PM meeting
The Board of Health and the Special Committee from Council meet tonight at eight to review bids for disposing of city garbage. J T Lester proposes to take charge and burn waste for less money, Venable Bros offer to haul at per ton and dispose at Stone Mountain, and Dixon Crematory Company plans to build crematories. A decision may be made this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
J.T
Messrs Venable Bros
Stona Mountain
Dixon Crematory Company
Death of John G Letta at Leonard Street orphan home
John G Letta died at 4 o'clock yesterday morning at the Leonard Street orphan home after a brief illness caused by heart trouble. The funeral will be from the house at 39 Leonard Street at 10 this morning with interment at West View. Letta taught at the Leonard Street orphan home for 12 years, a Pennsylvania born Scot, seventy seven, and survived by a wife who was his assistant there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Letta
Leonard Street
Westview
Lette
Birh
Gia
The
Orphan Home
Forty years in market with stronger sales than ever
Death of Miss Madge Harrett reported as Miss Madge Myrtis Parrett dies at her home No 6 Atlanta Avenue aged twenty two daughter of Mrs Annie Barrett. Funeral arrangements set for 2 oclock this afternoon from 920 address and burial at Marl Etka tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Harrett
Madge Myrtis Parrett
Atlanta Avenue
Annie Barrett
Marletka
Back Taxes Sought From Rail Lines In Fulton County
Tax Collector A P Stewart plans back tax seizures against Southern Iron Car Line Express Coal Line and Express Freight Line in Fulton County. County Attorney Rosser prepares fl fas. City marshal has levied on cars. Total due estimated near 25 000 with county lien ahead of city. Court action anticipated as owners contest claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Stewart
Southern Iron Car Line
Express Coal Line
Express Breight
Rosser
Fulton County
Nes
Robert Rey
Stewart
Ciy
Imes
Neocon
Unita
Ita
Credit Men Dine to Form Atlanta Association
About 100 prominent credit men will meet at the Kimball house tonight for the first annual dinner of the Atlanta Credit Men's Association. The event aims to organize the group and elect officers with representatives from major local firms attending. Speeches are planned as part of the assembly, focusing on forming the association for coordinated credit work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Atlanta Credit Men's Association
Kimball House
Testaurant
Atlanta Credit Men’s Association
Atlanta
Prendergast
National Association of Credit Men
Frst
Ideal Association
Thas
Fannin county registrars case heard by judges on election laws
The demurrer case of the Fannin county registrars charged with conspiracy against election laws was heard by Judges Newman on Saturday and part of yesterday and is now under advisement. Governor Candler commuted Sarah Willis sentence from eight months to three months. clemency refused for Perry Jackson, Tom Burston, Frank Thomas, and T Hail in several charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faennin
Fannin County
Newman
Candler
Sarah Willis
Fullen County
Perry Jackson
Spalding County
Tom Burston
Cherokee County
Frank ‘Thomas
Chatham ‘County
T. #. Hail
Revival at Glenn Street Baptist Church Begins
A large audience gathered for a revival at Glenn Street Baptist Church last night. Rev. W. J. Holtsvlaw conducted the service and will preside each night for the rest of the week. Attendance was high in support of a successful undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Street Baptist Church
W. J. Holta
Vlaw
Monster Devil Fish Destroying Its Victim Defeated by Pills
A sensational claim warns of a monstrous devil fish threatening victims but promises a safe cure with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Advert says pills aid stomach liver kidney and bowels and cost three cents at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orgina
Mirves
Toyseles
Dr King
Baptists to Stop Here for Social Union Banquet
Prominent Baptists traveling from the southern Baptist convention will visit Atlanta to attend the Baptist Social Union banquet at the Kimball house next Friday night. Dr Mullins, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Toulaonte, will speak. Tickets cost $1 from A N Malone, treasurer, at 26 South Broad Street. Camp Creek Case Postponed as United States Court delays decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Social Union
Mullins
Southern Baptist Convention
Atlanta
Kim ‘Ball House
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Toulainte
Mulins
South
Social Union
A. N. Malone
South Broad Street
Manhattan Fire Deposit Fight Prompts New Legal Questions
New legal issue to be decided as claims against the Manhattan Fire Insurance deposit fund near 15000 dollars prompt scrutiny at the state capitol. Court action will determine how judgments exceed the 10000 dollar fund are paid in order of securing judgments, with unearned premiums and commissions under debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasier R. 1. Park
Manhattan Fire Insurance Company
W. A. ‘Wright
Manhattan Fire Company
Perk
Mable
Cictain
Elmilar
Many Members Secured in Railroad Y M C A Contest
Railroad Y M C A members for increasing enrollment have a heated contest running from March through May 10. Two teams led by Captain Walter J Bell of the orange team and Mrs. F Billington of the green team have enrolled 25 names so far. The drive aims to recruit three to four hundred more, with a stag rally May 30 and a prize of a gold watch charm for the winning captain, awarded after pay days on July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Walter J Bell
Southern Railways
F Billington
Western and Atlantic
Robme
New Insurance Firm Creates Georgia South Carolina Agency
Baward M. Durant named general agent for Georgia and South Carolina for the London Guarantee and Accident Company, operating with the American Bonding and Trust Company. Durant partners with M Blackburn to run accident and mobility business, with Atlanta as headquarters to cover the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baward M. Durant
Georgia
South Carolina
London Guarantee and Accident Company
London
England
American Bonding and Trust Company
Durant
Atlanta
American Bonding.and Trust Company
New
Mesa
Mar. Durant
M. Blackburn
Tlackburn
Che Erenew
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Ginzens
Petia
Mad Dog
Hotel Normandie
Weacher
Colored Orphan Home
Cark
Sas
Mempni
Texas
X. Rite Inc
Daly, T
el A
Glenn Street Church
Camp Creek
Onlne
Manhattan
Company Aggregate
Edward M. Durant
B. ML. Blackburn
Happivens
Lynp Misa
Ara
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. P. Valentine
Erry Avenue
Camden
N.J
Pinktiam
Soldiers ‘Home
J. J. Parham
Confederate Soldiers’ Home
Wallace P Reed
Hirsch
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
Keeley Institute
Bertiss
Commissioners
Washington DC
Tila Offine
McFarland
Ross
Lansing
J . Hi Lampkin
Superior Court
Moore Et al
Twil Cell
Court House Door
Plom
Jane
Cutaandins Judegan
Ripley
Tha
Sayines Bank
Rmi
Hanis
State Savings Bank
US Postoffice and Sportbau Cy Atlin
Thiz
Dahl
Rice St
East Ave
Peachtree St
C. A. Dahl CO
A. B. Williams
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, Md
E1isenan Bros
Whitehall St. Oho
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