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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1900

Page

8

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Record

An OCR fragment notes a local subdivision item with unclear identifiers. It mentions Pen alty and Ba gaker in scattered form, indicating a municipal record transfer or audit item without clear names or dates.

Mammoth Egg Hunt Planned for Atlanta Children at Grant Park

A city committee plans a colossal Easter egg hunt for Atlanta children at Grant Park on Easter Monday. About 10 000 eggs, dyed in spring colors, will be hidden across the park with special streetcar arrangements to handle a large turnout estimated up to 10 000 youngsters. The event, organized by Councilmen Grady and Minchinnett and President Verney, aims to be a community celebration with multiple park activities, music, and a concluding concert by the park band.

Pitk Atlant Tc Pisterese Grint Pirk Lund Atlanta Grady and Minchinnett Verney Grady Sixth Ward Vernes Mayers Moe Colonel Moyers Eien Daster Grant Park Mets Moyers C L Chasewood CJ Cheesewood Zoo L KR Sawtell Committee On Music White Wings New York Sanitary Department Wea

The Epicure's Delight Black and Tan Porter Ad

Anheuser Busch Brewing introduces "The American Porter" a new black and tan ale. Available via Potts Compsson Liquor Co whalesate dealers in Anilia.

Black & Tan Anheuser- Busch Cumpson Liquor Co Ailinia

In His Steps demanded by readers in Topeka Capital era

Charles M Sheldon attracted wide attention with his book The Topeka Capital and Its Steps. A promotional notice offers the book In His Steps for 10 cents with free mailing via John McMiller Co. 99 Murtetra Street Atlanta.

Charles M Sheldon Topeka John McMiller Co Murtetra Street Atlanta

Hearts and Flowers Play Set At Grand Opera House

Linton Tedford’s one act comedy Hearts and Flowers will be staged at the Grand Opera House on May 4. The production, a curtain raiser to a charity doll entertainment, is produced by four young society people. The cast includes Harold Wilmington, Walter Wo Vyck, Jack Tremont, Shiron Tedford, Jane Marston, Lucia Abbott, Margaret Vaughn and Palma Phelan at the Vaughn residence on Peachtree Street.

Grand Opera House Linton Tedford Tedford Constitutions Mr Tedford Tanhauser-Hatch Stock Company Harold Wilmington Walter Wo Vick Jack Tremont Shiron Tedford Jane Marston Lucia Abbott Margaret Vaughn

County Police Arrest Alleged Crapshooters Yesterday

S Y McKibben W A Nolan and C P Murrey were arrested yesterday afternoon by County Police Poole and Oliver on gaming charges. Officers in plain clothes nabbed them near Exposition Park outside the turf exchange. McKibben posted bond. Nolan and Murrey remain jailed. They will be tried at the next court term.

S Y McKibben W A Nolan C P Murrey Poole and Oliver Turf Exchange Exposition Park McKibben Nolan Murrey

Remains Placed in Vault Before Summer Interment

The remains of B A Daniel formerly of Atlanta who died here Wednesday night were placed in a cemetery vault today in Knoxville Tennessee. The body will be transferred to Atlanta for interment some time this summer.

Knoxville Tenn Daniel Atlanta

Will Probably Get Another Term in Augusta

John Lynn, a Black man, released from the chaingang only four hours after ten months of confinement, was caught robbing the Central pharmacy cash drawer. He will likely face another long sentence for the crime.

Augusta John Lynn

Protest In Innocence Bound Over To Superior Court

Dred Crompton and Leila Wilhiams, both Black, were bound over to the superior criminal court after a spent afternoon session before Councilman Pope who demanded 750 dollars from the defendants, which they did not pay. They face charges for sending a threatening letter to Judge Kr Hrayles, the police court recorder, who was present as the case unfolded. Both defendants denied in the police court any wrongdoing.

Pope Dred Crompton Leila Wilhiams Superior Criminal Court Wille Jo Pope KR Hrayles

Who Were Tried on the Charge of Sending a Threatening Letter

The article names individuals tried for sending a threatening letter to Judge Broyles, detailing charges and outcomes. It identifies the defendants and notes the court proceedings and dates involved, with emphasis on the legal actions surrounding the case.

Broyles

Crumpton Case Details Include Threat Letter and Testimony

Judge Broyles led testimony on a threatening letter, the arrest of Crumpton, and alleged relations between Dred Crumpton and Leila Williams. The Williams woman denied writing the letter but copied it as dictated. Crumpton admitted writing ability but denied sending the threat. Statements from Lella Williams and Crumpton framed them as friends.

Mrs Gates Seeks Cure and Finds Help in Lydia E Pinkham

Mrs Gates of Johns P O Miss writes of years of feeble health and severe pain. After following Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound advice she reports regained strength and improved health. A second letter from Mrs Clara Garth Craig Johnson Miss praises the physician’s guidance and recovery after initial failure by doctors.

Claragates Johns Mae Pinkuan Lydia E Pinkham Econ Mas Crara Gartha Johnson, Miss

Trial Reveals Threatening Letters Tied to Williams Couple

Evidence shows handwriting and paper from three letters link Leila Williams and Charlie Williams to a threatening missive to Judge Broyles. Judge Broyles received the letter days ago, urging punishment and warning of jail, while two other messages discuss Dred Crumpton’s wife. The court heard testimony that Leila Williams denies authorship of one letter but acknowledges another signed by Lela Williams. The trial disclosed the pair had been living together, complicating the case and bond requests before Judge Candler.

Broyles Pope Erojles Dred Leila Wilms Darktown Williams Judge Broyles Atlanta Judge Broyless Grant Jackson Willie Braden Leila Williama Dred Crumpton Crumpton Alredy Christian Hart Charlie Williams Charlie Lelar Williams Leila Williams Charley Williams

Bond Set In Threat Letter Case In Superior Court

Mr Pope announced binding the defendants over to the superior criminal court on the charge of sending a threatening letter. Bonds were set at 50 dollars each. Dred Crumpton, an employee of the Southern Express Company, was defended by FoM T Hinghes and H W Gilbert. Leila William was represented by J G Walker. The defendants failed to post bond and were moved to jail yesterday afternoon.

Neithier Pope Superior Criminal Court Dred Crumpton Southern Express Company Fom T Hinghes H W Gilbert Leila Wiliam J G Walker

Notable figures and turmoil touch distant campaigns in press notes

An aging veteran’s reputation among insurance men in Athinte formed the backbone of a trusted source network. In Atlanta Drew Jetves’ circle of allies anticipates his future influence. A Philippine campaign crisis highlights rising insanity reports among U S troops, tied to relentless tropical conditions. From Hawaii to the Philippines, hundreds are shipped to Washington’s asylum as fever and malaria fry minds. Forture favors the brave, said to favor those who purify their blood. Clinch Superior Court convenes at Formerville with Judge Joseph W Bennett presiding on Monday.

Athinte Sec South Drew Jetves Atlanta United States Hawaii Porto Rico Cuba Philippines Washington

Absentminded Jefferson at the Cafe and Reform on Wall Street

The article recalls comedian Joseph Jefferson's forgetful cafe moment in Atlanta as patrons joke about his absent mindedness. It then details New York Stock Exchange reforms under Broker Charles Bryan, mandating disciplined conduct, no sitting on duty, and polished appearance, with staff told to show deference and avoid casual behavior. Cyrus King Drew Jr returns to Louisville as Insurance Field editor after five months in Atlanta.

Walters Hotel Aragon Joseph Jefferson Atlanta Mr Jefferson Nook Jefferson New York Stock Exchange Exchange New York Charles 5 Brivang Bryan Cyrus King Drew, Jr Louisville Drew

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