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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
10
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At a police board meeting a petition by property owners urged closing a notorious resort on Butler Street near the railroad and Decatur Street after the building was moved. Mayor Woodward and Commissioners Patterson English clashed over enforcement. Patterson moved to demand action by the chief of police, all members voting aye to Patterson’s resolution. The mayor claimed authority over orders and countermanded actions, with debate continuing on whether to move the establishment or close similar resorts citywide.
In a Brookwood area woods near Atlanta two pistol blanks led to a mock duel that turned deadly. A joker's plan to dupe a sensitive friend backfired as the other man fired truly wounding him in the chest. The surviving participants and witnesses recount the staged affair with dramatic suspense and regret.
A special meeting of the board of directors of the St Louis Southwestern Railroad Company elected F H Britton president, succeeding Russell Harding, with R H Brown named first vice president and general manager. Britton departs with his party in his special car for the north. Virginia Republicans in Norfolk endorse the St Louis platform and McKinley for renomination. Bowden named national committeeman with other delegates and alternates chosen for the national convention. A state Republican convention is to be held tomorrow.
Washington April 9 Secretary Root released General Davis's San Juan telegram describing civil disorders beyond military control. Troops guard order with army officers in charge of San Juan police after native assaults on residents from nearby British islands. one native and one sect member killed. Also McKinley invitation to Mecklenburg Gathering in Charlotte May 2 prompts no immediate decision from the president.
James Etheldred Williams longtime Atlanta citizen and former mayor died at his Forrest Avenue home aged 75 after a lengthy illness. He served as mayor from 1864 to 1867, helped move the state capitol to Atlanta, and aided rail line ambitions. Survived by eight children and a bereaved family, with his wife having died about a year earlier.
The piece extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as preserving female vitality and appearance by addressing monthly pain and menstrual irregularities. It promises women safer passage through natural crises and asserts ongoing readers’ letters support the medicine’s health benefits.
Etheldred Williams and three Williams brothers founded Atlanta circles before and after the war. Thomas H. Williams survived his siblings and remains the eldest living past master of Fulton Lodge and a member of Georgia Lodge No. 96. He led the Atlanta Pioneer Society and helped preserve city records. Funeral set for tomorrow at 3 PM from 185 Forrest Avenue, Oakland Cemetery. Rev Albion Knight to conduct services.
In New York Supreme Court Mrs Margaret Plant widow of rail and steam magnate seeks removal of a will contest from equity to the trunk part and asks for a jury trial. Her husband Henry Bridley Plant died last June leaving an estate valued around 410,000. The will awards Mrs Plant an 80,000 annual income and a dower of about 3.5 million. the third codicil attacks the estate by leaving the heir Mortimer F Plant to a minor age six. The codicil was executed in Connecticut and the child would delay property until his majority. Mrs Plant and Mortimer, now allied in the suit, contend New York was the legal residence and the will should be probated here.
The Empire present epic drama Under the Red Robe at Grand theater Wednesday with Edward Rose adaptation from Stanley Weyman. Four acts span Paris intrigue to Cochefort, Bernuit’s spy unmasked, Clon’s revenge, and Berault’s fate and reward.
A reader asserts Grain-O made from pure grains agrees with coffee for her family. She notes initial dislike but after a week prefers Grain-O, saying it nourishes the system and is safe for children. She claims it strengthens and provides a healthful beverage for all ages.
Police pay roll garnished after a note endorsed by Chief Manly led to a bank seizure and halted wages. Commissioner Jones pressed for investigation while Mayor Woodward asked about payments. a special committee was formed to report next meeting. The note defendant W. P. Manly, thief of police, triggered the dispute and a bank hold was later released.
A police board hears Patrolman Jim Shepard seek redress after a three day suspension for talking with three citizens while on duty. Shepard’s attorney alleges the incident involved five to thirteen minutes discussing a dog and safeguarding it from theft. The board delays ruling as Chief Manly was absent and continues the petition.
Short items note the Fulton grand jury convening at the city hall to address juried matters including the Herrin case against the Alabama Consolidated Street Railway Company. The jury had resumed a verdict for damages in favor of the plaintiff. Also mentioned are a Kapra Alpha fraternity event, Oxford senior Pather G. Xx from York planning a Europe tour, and British consular arrangements at Brest with Bonarta arriving soon.
Dr Hathaway and Co of Atlanta proclaims exclusive, nonsurgical treatments for skin and blood diseases. He claims decades of extensive practice, a personal system, and offers free book and consultation at 221-2 Broad St, Atlanta GA. Public notices urge readers to request details and sample tests.
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