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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
6
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Vice President Egan Poised to Succeed Comer in Key Session
Despite calls for new leadership, Vice President Egan appears likely to replace Comer as head of the office. Egan has run the property department since Comer’s death, overseeing its affairs with noted success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Central of Georgia Directors May Appoint New President
Savannah report says next Monday April 9 the Central of Georgia Railway directors meet in Savannah for a regular quarterly session to consider succession after Hugh Comer’s death with vice president John M. Egan most favored by Savannah and other patrons. Multiple Northern directors may skip, leaving Southern directors to decide. The meeting follows Egan’s praised performance and efforts to advance farming districts and the system’s diversification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Savannah
Hugh &F Comer
Samuel Spencer
Southern
Central
The
John M. Egan
Egan
Gan
Comer
C C Coster
J P Morgan & Co
J E. Hanson
Gunby Jordan
Columbus
A R. Lawton
J M Egan
New York
Blalock Likely to Seek Re election in Payette County
Speaker Pro Tem A O Blalock of the house of representatives appears set to run again for Payette county representative with little to no opposition. The 26th district upper house race gains interest in Spalding with talk of large registration and party machinery tests in north Georgia. The piece notes politicians in Fulton county and other regions debating registration and primary strategies while detailing ongoing candidacies in Laurens, Emanuel, Johnson and Hall counties and mentions Rep. Blalock's prominence and influence during the last assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O Blalock
House of Representatives
Payette County
Fayetteville
Twenty-Sixth
Blalock
Spalding
Fulton County
North
Georgia
Seaton Grantland
Robert Daniel
I Jearn
Fayette
Butta
Ing
Wag
S. T Blalock
Hall County
State Democratic Committee
State Committee
HH M Stanley
Laurens County
Martin Martin Retires From Carnegie Library Board
Martin withdraws from the Carnegie Library of Atlanta board after a one year term. An election is set for April 16 1900 at the Carnegie Library from 2 to 7 pm to nominate a successor. Robert Alston is the only identified candidate. The association assigns inspectors and will publish results after official report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martina
Carnegie Free Mbrary
Lbrary
Martin
Carnegie
W . Elkin
Association
T HT Martin
Carnegiebrary
City of
Atlanta
Young Men S Library Association
City Council of
Carnegie Lbrary of
I Martin
From Coffee Slavery to Postum Cereal Drink
A woman details a long struggle with coffee and tea dependence, suffering headaches and nervousness until she switched to Postum Food Coffee. She notes headaches eased after trying Postum, her health and energy improved, and she no longer craves the old drinks. The letter asks for privacy and mentions Festum Cereal Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Festum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Fertilizer Sales Increase in Alabama Over Last Year
In Alabama, fertilizer tag sales through April 1 1900 total 1 413 110, up from 911 730 a year earlier, an increase of 531 580 and over 25 000 dollars more in revenue. Quitman Ga reports a small fire at C S Hawks dwelling, quickly contained with minor loss. adjacent Maine Hotel suffers minor disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Montgomery
Als
Quitman
Hawks
Maine
Thought Mob Warnings Drive Maner to Lunacy Hearings
Police lock up John Maner after he claims whitecaps surround Howell station and mob violence will strike. Maner, described as deranged by sensational reading, imagines attacks and claims he killed several whitecaps. He will be held while a writ of lunacy is pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollingsworth
Whatley
John Maner
Maner
Howell's
Ed Taylor
Taylor
H& Nose
J. E. Maddox
Fragmentary note on a global digestive aid and laxative
The fragment praises a laxative noted as reliable worldwide for its action and valued proportions. It references its universal use and efficacy without specific names or dates. The text conveys general appreciation for a purgative product.
Grain-O beverage ad touts grain nutrition and user confidence
An old advertisement extols Grain-O made from pure grains. A testimonial claims initial dislike but after a week no coffee beats grain drink. It promotes grain nourishment for all ages and urges readers to get a package from their vet and follow directions for a healthful table beverage.
Installation by the Elks in Atlanta and new rail line talks
Atlanta lodge of Elks will install its newly elected officers tomorrow night at the Healey building corner Ma rietta and Peachtree streets. The event includes a musical program and dinner with officers named for key posts. The Elks anticipate continued activity and an annual meeting planned for Atlantic City in June. Meanwhile railroad circles report the Florida Alabama and Northern line surveying toward Troy, Alabama to connect Pensacola, boosting Troy’s links to deep harbor trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Lodge of Elks
Elks of Atlanta
Order
United States
Marietta and
Peachtree Streets
Healey
H J Walker
Ight
E F C Guthman
William King
John Reiley
Theodore Mast
Macon
Sharp
Fred Crabbe
D B Smith
C C Nichols
H W Anderson
George Levison
James Sherin
Webb H McKenzie
the Elks
Atlantic City
Troy
Ala
Florida
Alabama and North
Ern
Alabama
Florida Ala
Troy Ala
Compans
Pensacola
Mexico
Sisannih
Llomdi
Death of Mrs Mary H Jones One of Atlanta's Oldest Residents
Mrs Mary Harris Jones aged 81 died at 74 Fair Street. Widow of James H Jones she was a longtime member of St Pauls church with many friends. Funeral from St Pauls Methodist Church at 2:30 this afternoon with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
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Atlanta
Mary Harris Jones
Fair Street
Oeloch
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Honky
Mol Lestot
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Laweriia
Engineering Corps of the
South Georgia Railroad
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Southeastern Passenger Association
Equitable
St Augustine
J. S. Holmes
Central of Georgia
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Georgia Railroad
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Southern Railway
J. O
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Wheelng and Lake Erie Railway
F J Stout
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Fraser
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RM Caldwell
Representative Berry
Kentucky
Haa
Rangresa
Caraiff Berry
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Farone
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Pierpont Morgan
Cleveland
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Rate Conference Committee
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Rip van Winkle
TIN Wedding Presents
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Congress
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Mia
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Athera
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Young Men’s Library
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Teleptone
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Atrinsic
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