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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
8
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.
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.
Anheuser Busch Brewing introduces "The American Porter" a new black and tan ale. Available via Potts Compsson Liquor Co whalesate dealers in Anilia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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