Peachtree Street Paving Proposal to be Considered
Special session of city council on Thursday to address Peachtree Street paving from Ellis to Sixth. A petition demanding asphalt paving and a wholesale liquor license changes will be reviewed, with finance committee backing funding. The session may consider minor items and a continuation of heated wholesale retail disputes.
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Nesto
Peachtree Street
Ellis
B. H
Finance Committee
William Oldknow
Admit Two Roads to Mileage System Meeting Details
A Southeastern associations meeting discussed letting the Central of Georgia and the Southern and Florida railways join the Interchangeable Mileage System. Officials planned to test the change, enabling mileage books on routes and prompting broader adoption across all carriers. The Georgian reported the tentative plan and voting scenario, with potential immediate effects.
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Tte
Pas-sociations
Ite
Central of Georgia
Georgia
Southern
Florida
Ted
Central
Ion
Rodde Ainder
Peabody Meets Capitol Officials and Tech Ceremony
George Foster Peabody, visiting from Athens, meets Capitol officials at the governor’s reception and learns of his alma mater’s chancellor election. He will accompany the governor to Columbus for the technical school ceremony later that day, joined by Mr. Goethtus, Miss Moss, and others.
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George Foster Peabody
Terrell
Executive Mansion
Capitol
Tech
Peabody
Athens
Dave
Columbus
Folvbos
R. Goethtus
Bhopperson
Mary
Shopia Mine Moss
Ule
Evie
Tenn
Storm Hail Wrecks Crops. One Man Hurt Nearby
Mie Georgia June 2 A wind and rain storm swept through the area causing crop damage on many farms. One farmer east of the town suffered a fall from a roof while several others sustained minor injuries from flying debris as lightning struck nearby structures.
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Mie
Toto
Hhe Place
Campaigning by Smith in the run for governor
A report notes an active campaign waged by Smith with James M, the former governor candidate, out on the trail in June. The piece mentions persistent efforts and ongoing speeches or events as part of the campaign push.
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Smith
Ion
James M
Prenaais
Connecticut Peach Crop Report Hits Record Yield
Private Leased Wire reports Eastern Connecticut’s peach crop this year setting records with heavy yields. Harvest prospects abound as fruit ready for market.
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Conn
Connecticut
Chores Girl Cashier and Then Gets $200
Mina Rebecca Olshansky, a young cashier for Wollensky & Mizensky, was restrained by a thief who grabbed $200 from her on the way back from the bank. Joseph Frey of 394 East Nineteenth Street was later caught and held for examination in a Jefferson court with $2,000 bail.
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New York
Mina Rebecca Olshansky
Wollensky & Mizensky
Joseph Frey
East Nineteenth Street
Frey
Jefferson Et Court
St Amand's Books Again To Be Audited
The accounts of J. G. St. Amand, managing executor of the E. W. March estate, were recommitted to Auditor 8. N. Evins by order of Judge Pendleton. A bill filed last week seeks another expert opinion, alleging the executor squandered estate funds and failed to account for 150000 dollars in receipts.
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J. G. St. Amand
E. W. March
N. Evins
Pendleton
Mr. St. Amand
Superior Court
Cotton Convention in Annual Session Opens Meetings
Monte Ne Ark June 21 The cotton convention met with delegates from ten states. John Martin of Texas was elected chairman and Pred Turner was named secretary as committees on credentials were appointed. The body adopted temporary organization and adjourned to reconvene tomorrow.
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Monte Ne
Ark
Oay
Enler
John Martin
Exas
Turner
Rot Duskomen
Denticin
Secantantion
Cord
Panic Aboard Bald Eagle After Propeller Breaks
St Louis June 21 Before daylight today the pellet shaft of the steamer Bald Eagle broke with a terrific noise just below rel IEE and the steamer began trembling in the heavy current of the Mississippi River. Nearly a hundred passengers were aboard and a panic followed. The boat’s crew worked hard to prevent passengers from jumping overboard. The steamer was landed and will be laid up for repairs.
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St. Louis
Women Threaten to Dynamite Home in Protest
Sioux Falls dispatch says women organized to blow up the home of Mrs Emma Kaufmann wife of a millionaire brewer if she was not jailed. The crowd aimed to form a mass demonstration yesterday and today some attorneys threaten to prosecute the women involved.
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Sioux Falls
Emma Kaufmann
Éynemitina
King of Greece Must O K Divorce Before It Is Valid
Chicago June 21 The most remarkable divorce case in years before Judge Gibbons today centers on Countess Sophie de Rilley of Greece former lady in waiting to the queen. She seeks a decree from the king to save her $100,000 estates in Greece from falling into his hands. The case notes include royal involvement and a claim of direct descent from Achilles.
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Chicago
Gibbons
Sophie de Rilley
Greece
Greeve
Detenan
Achilles
Tyne
Hector
Troy
Etenan
Seator
Emory Alumni Meeting Set At Wesley Memorial Church
Emory College Alumni Association of Atlanta plans a meeting at Wesley Memorial Church on July 3 at 8 o'clock with emphasis on business matters. All who have ever studied at Emory invited to attend. John Sullivan was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for bigamy after a Wednesday conviction and Thursday morning denial of a new trial motion. Licenses expire in two weeks with five days grace. city license notices will be delivered to over 6,000 firms. Fraternal Life Association seeks a superior court for charter. new sales stables company applies for charter. W G Blount on vacation. W C Wilton to fill his position. Exposition guarantee fund grows. Ford & Johnson Company contributes a sizable check. An incident involving a negro youth led to a bite on Officer Harvey Wells, who required hospital treatment.
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Emory
Emory College Alumni Association
Atlanta
Wesley Memorial Church
Sullivan
John Sullivan
Roan
Ford & Johnson Company
Marietta Street
Committee of Sty
Mayor's Fence Guarded Amid Street Access Clash
The mayor's fence on Hunter street guarding four driveways to the Louisville and Nashville railroad yards drew strong comment. Police guarded it Wednesday night under Chief Jennings and an officer watched Thursday with orders to arrest anyone attempting to pull down or interfere. Mayor Woodward denied the railroad's complaint about safety and urged residents to accept the barricade as necessary, noting the track openings caused more disruption than danger and that a new road might be built nearby.
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Hunter Street
Louisville and Nashville
Jennings
Woodward
Hns
J. J. Spalding
Nashville Railroad
Whitehall Street
Hunter T
Spalding
Codward
BILL BAILEY BARRED BY MRS IN DECATUR STREET CLASH
Marrell Mose ly armed with a pistol waited on her porch for Charley Mosely a Decatur street club proprietor she suspected of infidelity. Chief Jennings sent Officers Cooper and Luck to quell the disturbance Mosely returned Thursday morning. The woman fought Officer Luck when he entered and was subdued handcuffed and jailed. Luck suffered two kicks in the fight.
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Marrell Mosely
Charley Mosely
Decatur Street
Mosely
Jennings
Cooper
Luck
Murcell
Topeka Bride Weds by Mail in Cross-Country Courtship
Miss Abby Huntington Ware, daughter of Eugene Ware, married Wednesday to Haron Niles of New York City. The marriage concludes a courtship conducted by mail that began during Miss Ware’s visit to New York, binding two families across the country.
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U. S
Topeka
Kans
Abby Huntington Ware
Eugene Ie Ware
Ines
Onednesday Haron Niles
Ahe Hew
New York City
Mirs Py
New
Cassatt Order Revoked by Men in His Own Office
Washington June 21. Presidents of railroads under ICC coal inquiry failed to appear. John Jr. of the Pennsylvania was present to explain pro rata coal car distribution and the plan to abolish private cars. Thayer and Pugh claimed acts were suspended to avoid disruption. private car owners oppose removal, seeking their cars beyond allowances.
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Washington
Interstate Commerse Commission
Pennsy Railroad
Anata Prs John Jr
Thayer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas Patterson
Pennsylvania
Cassatt
Europe
Pugh
Mr. Thayer
Deaths and Funerals in Atlanta Telegram
Mrs. Nancy Spencer widow of Judge Thomas Spencer dies at 3 pm at her son William Spencer's home 26 Georgia avenue born 1815 lived in Atlanta 52 years and in America 62 years. Survived by brother Hamilton Crankshaw son William Spencer six grandchildren thirteen real children. Funeral at 8 o'clock Wednesday at 26 Georgia avenue with interment at Oakland. Pallbearers named Murphy Hillyer Y. Hillyer Henry Collier F C McClenjon. Also notes Julia M Hull died at 160 East Pine Street aged nearly 93. Will to be taken to Sylvania Wednesday night. Charles Sidney Reils aged 1 year died at 14 Scowood Avenue and interment at Westview. Richard Andrew Long infant of Mrs George Long buried Flora avenue at 2 o'clock with Rev A M Pierce. Interment in family burying ground four miles out. Harvie Edward Nash eight months died of cholera infantum at 62 Kimball Street. interment Westview. Four month old son of Mike Tobin dies. funeral Thursday at 3 o'clock.
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Nancy Spencer
Thomas Spencer
Atlanta
William Spencer
Georgia Avenue
Spencer
America
Sherman
Hamilton Crankshaw
Dohildren
Gorgia Avenue
Oakland
Anthonyurphy
Jo Hillyer
A. C. Ersay Hilyer
Henry Collier
F. C. McClen
Jon
Julia M. Hull
Isie Hull
East Pine Street
Sylvania
Charles Sidney Reils
H. F.its
Sconewood Uyen Brecht
Westview
Richard Andrew Long
Ratey
Andrew
George Long
Wood
Flora Avenue
A. M. Pierce
Harvie E. Nash
Harvie Edward Mned
M. E. Nash
Kimball Street
Travel Protective Association Pushes 2 Cent Mileage Rate
A Travelers Protective Association committee urged a 2 cent per mile rate on 2000 and 5000 mile interchange mileage books at a Southeast ern Passenger Association session in the Equitable Building. Railroads will consider the proposal, with no action expected this week.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Southeastern Passenger Association
Equitabel
R. A. Broyles
J. L. Mi
Travelers’ Tive Association
F. J. Paxon
John Temple Graves
Max Banner
Columbus
Max Krauss
Savannah
Travelers’ Protective Association Committee
Joseph Richardson
Ee Woldberg
Chickamauga
Fugitive Desperado Found Shot Dead Near Durango
Private wire reports Young, a fugitive hold up, was found dead in a wood near a mine 18 miles west of Durango Colorado yesterday afternoon. One gun clutched, another at his feet, theories cite accidental discharge or foul play while Deputy A S Pace, once La Plata representative, is missing and feared involved in a fight.
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Durango
Colo
Bli Young
Safotiey
I A. Se
Pace
la Plata
Young
Painter William Egdorff Ends Life in Presence of Lady
Special to The Georgian from New Orleans reports painter William Y. Egdorff killed himself before aid could reach him in the presence of the young woman he was courting. He drew a vial of carbolic acid from his pocket and drank its contents, dying at once.
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New Orleans
William Y. Egdorff
Ey Egdorff
Georgian ad spurs city directory surge and offers
An ad from The Georgian prompts renewed demand for a city directory after Foote & Davies could not supply one. Dr E F Fincher of South Atlanta offers a 1906 directory for 50 cents, while Sonia of No 16 Waverly Place proposes a sitter. The Georgian features Colonel Wes Shropshire’s search and then reports fourteen sitters.
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Foote & Davies
Ape
E. F. Fincher
South Atlanta
Sonia
Waverly Place
Georg
City Hall
Rectori
Geola
Wes Shropshire
Majestic Escapes Collision in Fog off Wexford
Two thousand passengers aboard the White Star Majestic faced panic after a near head-on collision in dense fog with the Conengbee three miles from the Wexford Islands, seventy four miles off the coast after departing Queenstown. Captain Hantes guided the ship to safety as alarms wailed and the vessels narrowly avoided a disaster.
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Tonion
Majestic
Wexford Island
Queenstown
Hantes
Navy Yards to Get Saturday Half Holiday
Washington June 21 President Roosevelt said he would order a Saturday half holiday for all Navy Yard employees nationwide if there is no law preventing it. The proposal aims to grant workers a regular rest from work during the summer season.
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Navy Yards
Washington
Hoosevelt
United States
Devil Lawyer Named in Murder Case Revelation
New York on June 21 Mrs Maria Shippo testified under cross examination by ex Chief of the Federal Secret Service Drummond revealing the final statement of Mrs Alice Kinan who was murdered. She asked who did this to you and the reply named a devil lawyer in a weak but earnest statement.
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New York
Maria Shippo
Federal
Secret Service
Drummond
Alice Kinan
Investigation May Be Ordered By Supreme Court
Chattanooga June 21 General Charles T Cates attorney general has gone from Nashville to Jackson by order of the supreme court to conduct a rigid investigation of Shelby county criminal methods cited during the gubernatorial campaign. The supreme court at Jackson disallowed costs amounting to 52 004 sent up from Shelby county.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Charles T. Cates
Nashville
Jackson
Supreme Court
Shelby County
Criminal Assault Charged Against Man in Alabama
In Blocomb Alabama on June 21 Lee Jones a young white man was arrested on charges of criminal assault against the seven year old daughter of Lawrence Bayett a farmer. Jones appeared before a justice and admitted to bail set at 500 dollars. The crime reportedly occurred in April after Jones had left the area and was not arrested until his return.
Mutualization Plan Approved For Equitable Life
Albany June 21 Superintendent of Insurance Kelsey received the Equitable Life Assurance Society charter implementing the mutualization plan and handed it to Attorney Coral Mayer at noon. The action confirms the new charter and initiates the mutualization process for the insurer.
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Albany
N. Y
Kelsey
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Iequilty
Coral
Mayer
Uecionea
Remains of drowned man likely never recovered
Decatur Alabama June 21 reports say the body of Eee Rider, a young man who drowned near Triana on Tuesday, has not been found and is thought likely never to be recovered.
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Decatur
Ala
Eee
Triana
Tennessee
Vaughn Receives His Commission in Formal Ceremony
Stephen B. Vaughn was officially commissioned in a formal ceremony. Attendees included local officials and members of the community as the event marked a step in Vaughn's service. The proceedings honored his commitment and acknowledged the responsibilities ahead.
North Carolina Dental Association Holds Annual Session
The North Carolina Dental Association opened its annual meeting in High Point with over 100 attendees. Professor C F Tomlinson delivered the opening address as part of the proceedings.
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Dental Association
Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina Dental Association
High Point Wedl Y
C. F. Tomlinson
J. F. Griffith
Salisbu
R. Eptin
Bala
Bhi
Alleged Bai Baby Slayer Nearly Lynched
An attempted lynching occurred in Vienna on June 21, targeting Mariana, but the mob action was averted. The report notes unrest surrounding the alleged Bai baby slayer and references a surrounding context of tribal tensions and reactions.
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Bai
Photographer and agent Jud Smith in Decatur case
In Decatur on June 21 a man named Jud Smith opened an advertising office in the Knights of Pythias building on Bank street and ran special sales for Secohanan. The photographer Mullen, linked to the Smith matter, fled and was later arrested in Huntsville.
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Decatur
Ala
Jud Smith
New Knights of Pythias
Bank Street
Secohanan
Mullen
Huntsville
Ferris Declines Democratic Governor Nomination
Saginaw Mich June 21 Woodbridge N Ferris of Big Rapids steps down from the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He cites party apathy at the recent primaries and explains the decision in a letter to John T Winship. The action places responsibility on weak turnout and lack of support within the party.
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Saginaw
Mich
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Big Rapids
John T. Winship
Democratic State Central
Ferris
Democratc
Police Acquitted Of Murder Charge In Opelika Case
Opelika Alabama June 21 The entire police force was tried for the killing of a Black man after a recent gamblers raid marking a historic first in the city. Defense witnesses included Mayor B M Williams and J J S. A number of defense and state witnesses testified revealing the tense local clash over law enforcement methods.
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Opelika
Ala
Lum ,Duke
T. D. Samford
Reides
Turner Milbrough
Mary Houston
Vonle
Express Co Builds New $35,000 Stables in Atlanta
The Southern Express Company plans to construct two new stables at Mangum and Chapel streets, estimated at $35,000, aiming to rival leading Southern facilities. Architect Leroy Richardson designs call for reinforced concrete and steel framing, with one wagon house section and a one-story stable building to follow the war period.
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Southern Express Company
Mangum
Chapel Streets
Atlanta
Ae Eran
Cree Purobe
Leroy Richardson
Kourhern Ferro-Conerery Co
Injunction suit against Spartanburg moves to trial
The hearing on the injunction against Spartanburg by the Southern Bitulithic Company opened before Chief Justice Pope in Newberry on June 21. The rule to show cause why a permanent injunction should not be granted restrains the city and the Bitulithic Company from proceeding with the street paving contract, delaying work until the Supreme Court rules on the matter.
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Newberry
D. C
Spartanburg
Southern Bitllible Company
J. Pope
Openare
W. B. Dillingham
City of
Bitulithic Company
Rede Nore
Wife Denies All Charges In Divorce Case
Mrs Lavette, the defendant in a divorce suit filed by her husband, appeared pale and weak when summoned by her attorney Mr Ketehum. The record indicates she denied the allegations and stated she had never been guilty of the charges brought against her.
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New York
Assault charges against boy in Raleigh case
A 15 year old Negro boy Clement Mowland was committed to Raleigh on a photo of a firearm. The boy was scared and ran away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Clement Mowland
Raleigh
Aiellipeen Sibel Meach
Hvi
Millionaire’s Son Marries Nurse at Insane Asylum
Boston on June 21 reports Rufus Hatch, son of the late millionaire once connected with the Pacific Mall ship, wed Katherine Kiltiere, a nurse at the Denver asylum where Hatch works as an attendant, following a divorce his wife A. M. Loud had secured.
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Boston
A. M. Loud
Rufus Eh
Lionaire
Women Suffragists Arrested Near Lloyd George Home in London
Four women suffragists were arrested near the London home of H. H. Asquith amid protests against his opposition to women's suffrage. They carried a banner that read Vote For...
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London
H. H. Aaiquith, Ae
The
Abquith
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Harvey Wells
Darkey
Grady
Bill Baily
Bill
Pennsy
Mike Tobin
Sweetheart
Devil Sawyer
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