Atlanta set for rival amusement park by Grant Park
James L. Glass announces a new park project by Thompson and Dundee to be built on 18 acres of Little Switzerland near Grant Park. With Thomas A. Taylor and the National Amusement Company, the venture plans a 1600-seat summer theater, roller coaster, shoots the chutes, and more. Work to begin in 30 days, opening next year, guided by legitimate park operation and enhanced streetcar service.
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Atlanta
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Captain Moon Found Guilty In Police Interview Case
After a four hour executive session the board dismissed Captain Z 4B Moon and Matron Mary Bohnefeld. Moon was found not guilty on most charges but guilty of conduct unbecoming for publishing an interview with The Constitution on April 26 1906. Bohnefeld was found guilty only of using improper language on several occasions. The board ordered Moon and Bohnefeld removed and names to fill their vacancies to be announced.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Atlanta Constitution
Moon
Bohnefelt
Will
Chet Jennings
Bahnefeld
Boand
Bonnefeld
Fanny May Parker
Edna Rexford
Toer
Parker
Captain Moon
Madison Bell
Bonnefela
Walter McHlreath
United States Senator and millionaires in gambler's toils
A New York trial centers on John Delehanty suit against R S Canfield for 59000 over lead services tied to a gambler's operation on East Forty fourth street. Delehanty testified to notes valued at 100000 each, a 190000 settlement, and Canfield's income and securities. The case covers Canfield's letters and alleged attempts to influence witnesses, with references to District Attorney Jerome and a European trip suggestion. Mrs Davis's improving condition is noted in a separate brief update.
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John Delehanty
R. S. Canfield
East Forty-fourth Street
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Canfield
Islehanty
Fim
Canfield’s Manager Vim
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Jerome
Delenanty
Jesse Lewisohn
Panama Panics Over Foreign Intervention Call
May 28 Panama City faces a crisis as the Panama municipal council adopts a resolution requesting U S intervention in June and July elections to ensure order and honesty. Colon protests, while the U S cruiser Columbia carries 400 marines en route, though no immediate action is planned. Senate confirms several nominations, including a Texas postmaster.
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Panama
United States
Republic of Panama
Mentelpal ‘Council of
Columbia
Theodore Roosevelt
Arosemena
Municipal Council of
United
Guantanamo
Sketch of the Man Who Will Cut Canal
Washington May 28 Special: T P Shonts head of the Isthmian canal commission arrives in Atlanta to address southern business leaders. The talks focus on a lock system versus a sea level canal and Shonts endorsement of a practical approach to the canal project. Shonts, praised as a practical organizer, rose from Pennsylvanian stock through banking law and railroad construction to lead major engineering ventures.
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T. P. Shonts
Isthmian Canal Commission
Washington
Atlanta
Shonts
Limited
Agnes Scott Institute
Avanta Chamber of Commerce
Senate
Shontshay
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf
McKinley
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Theodore Perry Shonts
Auke
Mr. Shonts
Pennsylvania
Henry D. Shonts
Iowa
Monmouth
Ills
Centralia
Georgia Fam Iares Fight for $1 Million Purse
A Georgia family pursues a civil dispute over a $1 million prize, alleging entitlement to winnings and naming involved parties in court filings. Authorities and legal counsel prepare for further proceedings as the case unfolds.
Georgia Firm Low Bid on Isthmian Car Contract
The Georgia firm South Atlantic Car and Manufacturing Company led bids for 1,000 freight cars for the Panama railroad project, quoting $1,129 per car, undercutting American Car and Foundry’s $1,145. Delivery timetables favored the American firm, with Sept to Nov start and finish, while Georgia could not guarantee before December due to workload. Senator Bacon pressed Chief Engineer Stevens to influence the award, aiming to secure the contract for Georgia. Cardinal Gibbons departed Baltimore for Lake Mohonk to attend a peace conference meeting this week.
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Shington
Br. B. H. Williams
Waycross
South Atlantic Car and Manufacturing Company
Savannahana
Isthmus
Georgia Concern
Nrst
American Car and Foundry Company
American Gar and Foundry Company
South
Auantio Ds
Georgia Company
Indiana
Ba-con
Four Armies On the March in Guatemala
A Guatemalan revolution spreads from Tapachula to Quetzaltiango with four armed columns. Manuel Leandro Barillas leads a force from the Mexican border, while forces under Leon Castille and Pineda advance from Ocos and British Honduras. Salvadorean troops and Nicaraguan ships back the rebellion as opposition to Cabera’s regime grows amid heavy taxation.
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Tapachula
Tonala
Chiapas
Ge Trado Cabrera
Guatemala
Manueal Leandro Barillas
Montezumia
Quetzatlango
Barrilas
Cabriaria
Leon Castille
Empire State
San Francisco
Ocos
Pineda
British Honduras
Pelen
Toledo
Farcely
Caberra
Salvador
Nicaragua
New Orleans
Puerto Barrios
Weather forecast for Georgia Tuesday and Wednesday
The outlook: fair weather for Tuesday and Wednesday across Georgia with cooler conditions Tuesday in the northeast and warmer by Wednesday. Fresh northeast winds. Reported highs and lows not specified. Precipitation figures and temperature normals are listed from various sources with standard since-month and year comparisons.
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