Controversy Over Lard Pure Oil and Cotton Seed Soap War
A lengthy editorial discussion argues against pure lard manufacturers attacking cotton seed oil as a food, asserting refined cotton seed oil is healthy and unlikely to be adulterated. It condemns the pork packing industry and notes political angles in tax and tariff debates, with references to officials and newspapers in St. Louis and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pure Fund of Commerce
S T. Louis
St. Louis
Liza Pinkston
France
Republic
Boulanger
General Boulanger
Chamber of Deputies
Denton
Mirabeau
LaFayette
Germany
Louis Napoleon
Moai
Fragmentary 19th Century Text With Political and Legal Snippets
A garbled clipping contains public speech quotes on duty and fear, a mock dialogue list of occupations, and political letters. It references Rhode Island voting rights, a tariff speakers slate, and a letter from Hon. T. L. Gantt denying a St Louis convention candidacy, all in a bygone era tone.
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Rhode Island
T. ¥. Gantt
Arnmxs
Editora Atlante
St. Louie
Cleveland
Howard
St Louis
T. L Gaxt
Twelve Applications for the State Librarian Job
Captiol and Customhouse reports twelve applications for state librarian. Gov Gordon has not removed Frank L Haralson, only suspended him lawfully. Appointed agents Milledge and Hankin to guard state property. Savannah Guards promoted Thomas Screven as first lieutenant. German Volunteers of Savannah allowed to parade to Aiken SC. Commissions issued for Chattooga boards and Spalding county school commissioner. Warren and Howard travel to Meriwether co for trout. Internal revenue stamps to be issued April 16. Turner lays out mail service on Atlanta and Florida railroad. Deputies bring in two prisoners on bench warrants.
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Jyunge Wirbet
Gadl
Gordon
Frank L. Haralson
Lbrarian
Haralson
Hebbas
Messrs
da Milledge
W. A. Hankin
Yosterday
Kell
Thomas Screven
Savannah
Governon
Gornos
Georgia
Aiken
South Carolina
John J. Barbour
Joseph A. Branner
Board of Education of
Chattoogs
Spalding County
Maron J. W. Warren
Executive Department
Charles B. Howard
State Road Commission
Meriwether County
Rosswell Eig
Warren
Santomhouse
Internal Revenue
Thomas Crenshaw
M. Turner
Atlanta and Florida
Weststoay
Edmondson
Frank Kearch
Murray County
Abercrombie
Monros Smith
Oglethorpe
Fulton County Confederate Veterans to issue badges
Members of the Fulton County Confederate Veterans association can obtain new metallic badges at the reg ular meeting next Monday night the 6th. Those wishing badges should attend at once and provide their names by Memorial Day. Badges may be issued to those not on the permanent roll. Also note: Hoyt & Thorn in Atlanta received a large importation from Bristol of canned goods and candies, the first such shipment for an Atlanta firm. The community notice in The Constitution and Journal thanks a Forest Avenue donor for a baby carriage for a needy mother.
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Johnbgrman
Ohio
Chicago
Sherman
South
Mississippi
Mr. Sherman
New York
John Sherman
Arthur
Republcan
Frand Frst
J. W. Leu
Daniel
Fulton County Confederate Veterans Association
Messrs. Hoyt & Thorn
Bristol
England
Atlanta
Houston Street
Comtrerion
Jonrasi
Forest Avenue
Mex
Willla i. Boxp
Band of King’s Daughters
Belsteadfast
Fulton County
W. E. Lively
Tam
Jem Christ
Ransome
Paul
Sam
Apostles
Providence
Mr. Lively
Jai
Walter Vconbla
WE. Lraly
Lively
Venable
Christ
Hiskore
Freight Trains Collide On Georgia Line Near Silver Creek
Early morning wreck on the Georgia division of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia railroad near Silver Creek between Ome and Rockmart injures several crew. Engines wrecked. four cars damaged. Wounded treated locally, two sent to Lyyt street hospital, others to homes.
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Newhtasking
Fontestone
Georgia
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Silver Creck
Ome
Rockmart
Tranta
G. W. Bosley
Ince
Buck Irwin
J.T. Moran
J. W. Woodward
John Williams
Mr. Noble
Houston
Texas
Oae
Lyy Atreet Hospital
Othars Tothaig Homes
Tennessee
Rewards and police board clash over reform in Atlanta
In Atlanta on April 9 1885 the Board of Police Commissioners met with Mayor Cooper as Chief Connolly presented a detailed rewards report. The discussion centered on reforming detective pay and shifting to an eight hour watch system, with members split on adding officers to enable three shifts while noting current staffing limits.
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Board of Police Commissioners
English
Brown
Martin
Stephens
Brotherton
Cooper
General Council
Centleman
Connolly
City
Mr. Brown
Atlaxta
Beard
Lem
Coxxory
Atlanta
A. G. Connolly
Pokwa
Mississippi
J. F. Bucharan
HB. Beormp
JM Recles
EM. Cason
Judge Hillyer
Mr Brown
Manning
Landrum
Waltot Band
Mr. Stephens
Tam
Mr. Martin
Halman Engplich
Toller
Council
Mr.Brotherton
Ctin
Dienkens
Panna Iol Aew
Staphens
Hess P
Miser Cooper
George Philips Sant
Robert Anderson
Aent
Gill
Pete
Disposing Justice From Savannah Courts
A Savannah report surveys state and federal court actions. Fogarty’s assault with intent to murder conviction stands after a prior mistrial, with a ten year penitentiary sentence expected. Circuit and Superior Courts address murder, mortgage, and civil disputes, plus bond forfeitures and petty larceny sentences in City Court.
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Supreme Court
Superior Court
Chatham County
Thomas Fogarty
Savannah
E. J. Keifer
Fogarty
Keiffer
Fred
Bie
Supreme Cour
Foxarty
United States Circuit Court
United States Circuit
William Newman
Carrio H. Bishop
Termessee
Chettahoochee
Traverse
Richard H. Clark
Elbert Ware
Clark
Young Hightower
Messrs
Bishop Beckwith Expected to Arrive in City Tomorrow
Bishop Beckwith is due in the city tomorrow from New York and will not conduct confirmation services at Bt.s or St. Philip's next Sunday. He has numerous state church appointments to fulfill before confirmations in Atlanta, including Macon next Sunday. Dates for Atlanta services are not fixed, with May penciled in as a possible time.
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Ingalls
Kanesa
Sacks
de. Wituas A. Haumann
Hammond
Beckwith
New York
Police Court Roundup Involving Local Residents
Police court yesterday morning processed several cases. C Hutton, a Kimball barber, fined a dollar for Sunday razor use. Arthur Johnson and Calvin Clayton, two Black men, fined ten dollars and costs for throwing rocks at East Cennessee Street. Bil Turner fined twenty five dollars and costs plus $100 bond for assault. Turner accused of beating Nannie Sakatense and related incidents. Multiple profane or disorderly conduct cases also noted with fines and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hutton
Kimball House
Arthur Johnson
Calvin Clayton
J. Lesry
Hecar
Prisoner Refuses Oath Citing Religion in Atlanta Court
W E Lively a Fulton County resident refuses to swear or affirm in court citing religious scruples. He is jailed for contempt after halting jury proceedings and blocking the court’s order. The Leyden house fire damages span multiple insurers with substantial losses to residents and occupants.
Atlanta Gun Club elects officers for season
The Atlanta Gun Club met at the Consistory office yesterday at eleven o'clock to elect officers for the season. W. A. Hemphill was named president with Judge W. L. Callon as vice president, Hal Morrison captain, and Dr. Frank Horn Holland secretary. An executive committee includes Block, Clair, Patterson, Leonard, and Morcleskey, and a second committee will report constitutional amendments and grounds. The club, organized in spring 1886, lists twenty nine members and pride in capabilities to compete with any team in the state. Members named include Clifford Anderson, Tom J. Alston, Chase Arnall, Carter Berkeley, Frank Block, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Gun Club
Consisvrion
W. A. Hemmiull
W. L. Callon
Hal Morrison
Frook ‘Holland
Frank E. Block
John AW. Clair
W. H. Patterson
Henry Leonard
J. J. Mor Cl
Clifford Anderson
Tom J. Alston
Chase
Arnall
Carter Berkely
Frank Block
Colgaitt Carter
Clarke
Thonas McLarke
Cottingham
James Freeman
Ollie C
Wee Hemphill
Abner Elton
Frank ‘Horn
Holland
Willie Gensea Ope
Bert Hartleen
Hall
Hopry c. Koonors
Social gala at Miss Harwood's card party in Atlanta
Society notes describe a gala at Miss Harwood's in Atlanta with Miss Lily Ommi e Maude Cracks and Joan Brook among the guests. The event featured vocal duets and recitations, a Cecelia quartet, and a large dining display with fine china and ornamental centerpieces. A birthday party for Miss Bezsie Bekwith is noted, with detailed descriptions of attire and decor.
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Miss Harwood
Byle Kirk
Hugh McKee
Lily Ommie
Maude Cracks
Joan Brook
Richmond
Julis Hétmmond
M Crankshaw
Major John Grant
Tom Cob Ball
Chispin
Rich Benda
Leonard KE@rant
Dee Grant
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Ward’s Institute
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Charleston
Mexico
St. Louis Grove
Herald
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
John Brown
Harper's Ferry
Gronox R. Grayan
Graham's Magazine
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Augusta Chronicle
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Enson
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Sam Jones
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Jones
Brother Gardner
Young
Board of Felica Commissioners
Henry Light
Ambton
Bedford and
Eves
Jessie Blutchell
Enfoula
Ala
Bedford and Beaver
Vla Stephens
Couyset
Faivard
J. Donaldson
Felton County
Clisin Gang
W. Feitall
Western Mut Aviantie Railroart
Belt Junction
Helt Junction
Holton
Coneh
Bughanan
Bedford
Reeves and
Cason
Anderson
Remeien
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Grant Park
Walker
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Howard van Ipps
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G*iligan
M. Stove
W. Routh
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W.E. Lively
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Leyden
aAcrencan
Joseph Moody
The
Norwich Union
Moody
the Sun
Messrs. John Whitner & Co
Air. Moody
Geran American
Fon
Walliamsburg
Haskell
Westchester
Mark Berry
Buarders
Mx Sanne Sparks
A. B. Glark
M. Holdeman
William Tifton
Will Martin
Alex Mexuell
J. O' Susan
J. R. Lester
C. C. Nicholls
D We Dowley
L. L Rgan
H.C. Ashford
Ke ‘Adams
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Thomas
Howell
Clark Howell
J. Everson
M. J. Healey
Canada
Robert B. Trippe
Shelton Edwards
Edwards
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Peachtrea Street
Harwood
Beeiuarh
Cecelia Qua
Mia
Suminet
Ida Kendrick Smith
Mia Brernberg
Wut Lang
Miss Bezsle
Europe
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Esemie
Peachtree Street
Easia
Crantut
Bernard Les
Cavers
Golc
Waucer
Julia Lowrs Pygorah
Jenelle Basn
Don
Evelin
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Jaca
Berion Mageus
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