Machinists Move To Press Demands In Southern Strike
A twelve member committee representing twelve Southern shops travels from Atlanta to Washington to present machinists demands to Southern Railway officials. If rejected, a strike by Atlanta shops could widen. Meetings with Western and Atlantic and Federation of Trades are planned as talks continue with no immediate concessions.
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Atlanta
Washington
Southern Railway Company
W. M. Raverson
Iecal Union of Machinists
Southern
South
Western
Atlantic
Seaboard Air Line
Howells Station
Federation of Trades Committee
Atlanta Machine Works
Federation of Trades
W. C. Puckett
Federal Labor Union
Damage suit filed over hotel renovation on adjoining property
In a damage suit filed in city court, James Sanks Henry Banks Mrs M B Swan son and Mrs F B Calloway allege James Sanks and Arnold and Arnold represent them against Wash Collier owner of the Aragon hotel. They claim in April 1999 Collier requested permission to place building material on the plaintiffs premises to repair the hotel roof but instead constructed a new story and stored material on the plaintiffs land for over five months occupying a large part of the premises. Collier allegedly refused to pay for occupancy or remove the material after notice.
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Materis
Nlntniffs
Tvo
Coliier
Aragon Hotel
Col- Her
City Heads to Meet With Mayor on Weekly Session
City department heads will gather at 11 30 this morning for a conference with Mayor Mims to review the week’s work. The Saturday morning meetings, halted for three weeks by other duties, will resume until summer dictates a pause.
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Mims
Officials say plan for depot is ripe
Atlanta officials and railroads move toward a new passenger depot between Forsyth and Mitchell Streets. The Southern, Central, and Atlanta and West Point are pushing for a shared facility with a sidetrack and upgraded approaches. Officials expect definite developments soon as citizens favor the improvement.
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Atlanta
Forsyth
Mitchell Streets
Souther Railway Company
Southern
The
Central
West Point
Southern Railroad
Spencer
Southern Railway
Moonshiner Letter Seized During Douglas County Raid
Deputy Collector John W. Martin led a raid near Ave nta in Douglas county, seizing a moonshiner’s love letter destined for a mountain lass. The operation destroyed three stills and about 70 percent of beer and mash across 3,000 gallons, with the letter mailed to Washington as a trophy.
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John W. Martin
Douglas County
David A. Gates
Uncle Sam
Come Mountain
Lass
Martin
Atlanta
Washington
Aventa
Thests
Sunshine Post Office
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula and more
Dr. B D Cargile of Washing ton reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofula after years of agony and failed treatments. The ad claims the product purifies the blood and treats eczema ulcers and rheum. It also advertises a household cream freezer demonstration by King Hardware Company offering free samples and a last public chance to see the new freezer in action.
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B. D. Cargile
Washita
Brewer
King Hardware Cc
Wea
Rev Dr Cleveland resigns pastorate to pursue Boston calls
Reverend Dr Thomas C Cleveland longtime Fourth Presbyterian pastor announces resignation. He plans to visit Boston churches in June and may accept a pastorate there before returning to Atlanta. He will also speak in Cincinnati at the International Christian Endeavor convention July 5. Cleveland's background includes Kirkwood church service and a 1900 marriage.
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Thomas C. Cleveland
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Boston
Cleveland
North
Atlanta
Cincinnati
International Christian Endeavor
Tf. P. Cleveland
Boys’ High Ecuonl
Atlanta Young Men's Christian Association
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Woulswire
Presbyterian Churn
Kirkwood
Chamberlin Street
Margaret Babert
Picnic at Pearl Springs by Walker Street Sunday School
The Walker Street Methodist church Sunday school plans a picnic today at Pearl Springs. The train departs Union Depot at 8 am with about two hundred members relatives and friends expected to attend. Tickets are free for members and available from superintendent Mr Wills Xing or Mr Eagar Ketly. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised.
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Walker Street
Walker Street Methodist Church
Pearl Springs
Union Depot
Peters Street
Wills Xing
Eagar Ketly
Tenant Press Suit Seeks Court Injunction on Printing Operation
W Tidwell seeks a court injunction to stop a printing press in his South Forsyth Street building. The case, against R W Warnock and H M Carlton, is set for hearing June 1. Tidwell alleges nuisance, structural damage, and tenant pressure to end the press.
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W. Tidwell
R. W. Tidwell
J. T. Pendleton
J. H W. Lampkin
EB. Warnock
H. M. Carlton
Lampkin
Mr. Tidwell
South
Forsyth Street
Dill
Warmelli
Garston
Tidwell
Hill
Warnock Ba
Warnock Benet
Dynamiter Found By Young Henderson Involved In Marietta Street Explosions
Curtis Henderson a 13 year old son of J J Henderson of 2011 Marietta street found thirteen sticks of dynamite and admitted placing some on car tracks. He said he intended noise for fun and was turned over to his father who promised to help recover the remaining dynamite. Detectives White Walton and Simpson investigated after patrolman Holcombe found him with the dynamite.
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Holcombe
Marietta Street
Curtis Henderson
J. J. Henderson
Jones Avenue
Auburn Avenue
Curstig Henderson
White
Walton
Simpson
Young Henderson
Buster
Plans of Eiseman Building on Whitehall Street
Plans filed for Fiseman Bros new six story building with basement on Whitehall Street. City Building Inspector to issue permit early next week. Estimated cost 300000. Viaduct entrance to basement planned. Grant Wilkins contractor. Plans drawn by W T Downing.
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Fiseman Bros
New Buiding
Whitehall Street
Grant Wilkins
W. T. Downing
Corrigan Returns to Work After Severe Injury
Mr John Corrigan assistant to Solicitor Eugene Black of the filly court resumes duties after a throat wound. He was cut by a colored man named Henry Redding who faces a grand jury investigation in Superior Court next Monday.
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John Corrigan
Eugene Black
Filly Court
Solicitors Office
Corrigan
Henry Redding
Corrigin
Euperior Court
Architects Named For New Hoke Smith Building On Auburn
Bleckley and Tyler designed the Hoke Smith building planned for Auburn Avenue. The two prominent young southern designers are listed as the architects, with on hand plans for several extensive structures.
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Bleckley & Tyler
Smith
Auburn Avenue
Hoke Smith
South
Boy Arrested for Stealing Horseshoes in Luck Plot
A seven year old boy named Bradford Garner was arrested by Officer Newt Beard on charges of stealing horseshoes from blacksmith shops. The boy says he found old shoes and picked them up for luck. He will be tried by the recorder this afternoon.
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Newt Beard
Bradford Garner
Boundary Dispute Over Georgia Line Referred for New Survey
Secretary of State Phil Cook heard Gwinnett and Hall counties over the Gwinnett Hall boundary dispute. The contest claimed the Wardroper survey was incomplete, with both sides agreeing to a re survey beginning at the far end. A full new survey is planned for June 24 to resolve the line.
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Phil Cook
Gwinnett
Hall
W. L Wardroper
Hal County
H. H. Perry
Redwine
Smith
H. L. Hutchens
Gwinnett County
Unique Sayings in Court From Quaint Negro Expressions
In a police court a recorder notes fresh quips by black defendants. Two cases yield odd remarks when asked to justify actions, including a man claiming pursuit of a woman and a woman defending her son and the defendant. The exchange reveals linguistic caricatures and legal proceedings tone.
Ah Kings Pawn by Ree Ree A Stirring Historic Tale
A brisk note on Ah Kings Pawn by Ree Ree and booking details. The review lauds Drummond's latest King Henry of Navarre work as his best, noting rapid sales from first edition through to the third. It advertises John M. Miller Co. for copies and highlights travel routes via Lehish Valley rail line with low fares to the Pan-American exposition.
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John M. Miller Co
Merietta Bt
Miagara Pilis
New York
Philadelphia
Lehish Valley
Chay
Lee
Barat
Glass Eater Testifies Against George Boyd in Police Court
Dora Williams nicknamed the Glass Eater testified against George Boyd in police court yesterday. She said Boyd asked for a nickel for supper and she gave him a dollar with the hat as security. The money and hat disappeared and Boyd later faced a $674 judgment but could not pay and was sent to the city chain gang for two weeks.
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George Boyd
Dora Willams
Solomon
Hack Boyd
Regarder
Illness shifts duties of city improvement collector to investigator
During Mr. Greene's illness at No. 26 Ivy Street, John T. Collier, investigator in the tax assessor's department, assumes duties of the street improvement collector. The aldermen have not acted on cutting the salary from 1200 to 1005, leaving Greene’s pay and duties unsettled as speculation grows over a potential rest.
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Greene
Collier Locka
Wood Greene
Ivy Street
John T. Collier
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Lassie
Uta Wever
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MR. Corrigan
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
Juletty
Kentucky
ROYAL
Lota BT
Gwinnett and
Onta
Cook
Broyles
Oman
Bern
Glass Eater
Erie R. KR
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Eria
Incipaati
H. C. Bird
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Eiseman Bros
Washington, DL. C
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, Md
Kalamazoo
Madras
Eisenman Bros
Hiteball St
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