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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary note from 189g cites an English mayor discussing the sherifdom and treasury role, with unclear context and multiple garbled phrases surrounding the town’s governance and time reference.
Dublin city council confronts a new challenge over office space as officials explore options to address growing needs. The proposal aims to secure functional facilities while managing costs and timeframes for potential development.
Fulton county democratic executive committee defeated a resolution to submit a May primary question on paying county officers by salaries rather than fees. The 20 to 3 vote reflected concerns over jurisdiction and varying county conditions, with supporters arguing for a fairer pay method and opponents warning against unnecessary legislation.
An item from the paper’s page ten highlights the Hotel Empire in New York City. The notice outlines opening details, location context, and key services or events associated with the hotel’s operation and public listings. The brief is presented in period newspaper language and reflects city hospitality prominence.
The Southern's New York and Florida limited fast mail bound for Savannah was wrecked at Pearys on the Plant system section. Mail baggage and express cars burned but contents saved. Crossties burned under rails caused derailment. many passengers aboard with no serious injuries.
A meeting led by Mayor Woodward resulted in the board of electrical control taking over street excavation permits from the commissioner of public works. Wylie will issue no more permits beyond 500 feet. the change aims to resolve alleged irregularities in granting permits and to clarify authority over underground conduit work for the Georgia Electric Light Company.
A high class hotel called Hotel Empire in New York announces moderate rates in a sea ad on page 10 of the big paper.
The will of the late Mrs Harriet E Hayden was filed, listing Marion county and city real estate including the Arlington hotel Cannon house and Gate City block store on Marietta street. Executors Mrs Leslie Thrasher Mrs Evelyn Philips and Julius A Hayden are named. heirs provided for. A judge granted a decree in Stearn Co v Rodgers, with receiver and attorneys awarded fees. Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Co won a $101.31 verdict against Mrs J A Burns. Governor Candler appointed Capt J A Jarrell Lt A A Morrison and Lt John E Hawkins to a medical examining board for militia surgeons in north Georgia. The fire department answered two calls, one for shingles at 47 Decatur Street and another for a roof fire at 42 West Pine Street with minor damage. Huntsville notes urge teachers to attend institutes under state law, with license cancellations possible for noncompliance.
At the state capitol, Solicitor Cohen withdraws his bid for reappointment in Augusta, signaling new contenders from the Augusta bar and others like Bax ter. Governor Candler delays decision into fall as a crowded field reshapes the city solicitor race alongside district contests in Bartow Bibb and Americus. Judge Fort pushes for a consolidated primary while Jackson County endorses Judge Dick Russell for U S senator.
In Memphis on April 5 George C Bennett's Laureate won the Montgomery Handicap at a mile and a sixteenth in 1 48 amid a large crowd. Streamer the favorite finished second with Duke of Baden third after a long delay as Streamer balked at the break. The event capped a six-race card at Montgomery Park with strong turnout and favorable track conditions.
Gen Gordon issues general order inviting the Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of Veterans to attend the tenth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion in Louisville Ky next month. The call emphasizes tradition, monuments, and support for veterans with chapters forming across the south.
The Sacred Heart church welcomed a large audience for a benefit concert to support the choir fund. Prominent singers performed an oratorio and miscellaneous pieces under Mr Browne, featuring Walter H. Harrison, Mr Cothran, Mrs Yeates, Mr Flynn, and Mr Waites. The program closed with Mozart Magnificat and an organ solo, though Mrs O Brien could not perform due to illness.
Promotion for Atlantic Hotel and Cottages Morehead City NC invites summer engagements with surf and sound bathing touted as premier. Stoville Bros managers listed with Aragon Hotel Atlanta GA and Atlantic Hotel Morehead City addresses. bookings open until May 5.
San Juan de Puerto Rico April 5 Delegations representing the country poor arrive at the palace almost daily. They recount hunger and want and request food and work. Aguas Buenas sends 100 men and 50 women in procession led by two ten year old girls with black flags. Authorities fear political bosses may steer aid for road contracts totaling $600 000. No pier demonstrations reported.
At Bennings Washington on April 5 bettors and talent tied for the day with only two outright favorites winning. The first race finished with Revonah beating Candia in a 2% to 1 pairing, time 1:23 1-5. A maiden event produced a dead heat between Scurry and Anecdote, out at short odds.
London April 5 Rigby the American jockey finished second in the Granby Handicap at Crozston park after winning the Bilesden selling welter plate. Egbert and other American riders were mentioned in the report.
Foxhal Keene, the American gentleman rider, rode twice at Croxston Park. He secured a place in the Granby handicap, raced by Croxston Park Club members, as the meeting began with a disobedience charge and a suspension for the remainder.
Selma and Chicago National League club met at Riverside park with Chicago winning 6 to 5 in the ninth inning. The score by innings shows Selma with scattered runs and Chicago pulling ahead late. Batter and Donahue, Smich, Garvin listed among players.
John Milton Worth died at Asheboro on April 1 at age eighty nine. A Guilford county native and former physician, he aided gold mining and cotton milling, ran salt manufacture for the state during the Civil War, and served five terms in the state senate. Worth was elected state treasurer in 1876 and served eight years, helping settle the state debt. he was brother to the late Governor Jonathan Worth.
Secretary N F Thompson of the southern industrial convention has received General Joseph Wheeler's acceptance to address the Chattanooga convention on May 17. Wheeler will discuss "The South and Its Relation to the Trade of the Philippines and the Orient."
The Alabama State Sunday school convention met in Opelika with a sunrise prayer, Bible study, and executive reports. Morning sessions featured president W. E. Hollo and secretary J. Orr. afternoon and evening programs covered educational work, lesson study, and the Life of Christ led by Prof H. M. Hamill. District presidents reported gratifying gains as visitors from a dozen states attend amid fine weather and large crowds.
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