Tolleson Life Sketch and a Fateful Football Weekend
The article recounts the funeral and life of J. R. Tolleson of Atlanta, detailing a meteoric career from Spartanburg to the Empire bank, a battle with cancer, imprisonment, and a large family left with scant means. It then previews the Auburn vs. Georgia football game at Piedmont Park, highlighting intense college rivalries and Atlanta’s anticipation for a decisive Saturday.
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Oakland Cemetery
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Empire Bank
Bankers’ Gazette
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Piedmont Park
Georgia and Auburn poised for decisive football clash
An innumerable host of college men prepare for the game as Auburn backs claim speed and strength, Alabama cites a tight, developing team, and Georgia asserts its year to win. Athens teams show rapid improvement since Sewanee loss, while Atlanta crowds expect a spirited, highly attended rivalry.
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College Oratorical Contest Lights Up Atlanta Tonight
College men from Mercer University, the University of Georgia, Emory, and North Georgia Agricultural College gather in Atlanta for the third annual Graves medal oratorical contest at the Grand Opera House. Governor Candler presides with judges Hoke Smith Theron Rice and J M Terrell.
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Chattanooga Rail Rates Split Across Courts Two Decisions
Two federal courts ruled against railroads over short haul discrimination from New York to Chattanooga and Nashville, while two others favored southern lines in Atlanta cases. The split reflects different interpretations of interstate commerce law and the impact of competition and regional rate structures on carriers and cities.
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Schley committee agrees to pay troop transport bills
The executive Schley celebration committee met in the mayor's office with Mayor Woodward presiding. Dr. George Brown explained the need to pay troop transportation from Newnan Conyers and Rome to Atlanta for Schley Day and transport from Fort McPherson. The committee voted to pay the bills and addressed badge logistics, eventually deciding to settle with Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark for the badge costs. A further meeting may be needed to settle all accounts.
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Girardeau & Black Real Estate Promises Quick Purchases
WARE CO announces listings on Haok street Morrison avenue Piedmont Linden and Highland avenue offering rental plates vacant lots and a handsome 7 room cottage. Prices range from 1400 to 200 and installments available. Property owners urged to submit details for sale.
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