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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
8
Fire chiefs and underwriters press for automatic interior alarms after analysis of 1899 losses. Chief Joyner cites three minute alarm delays as potentially costing $20,000 per fire. Experts argue quicker alarms would curb heavy losses in major buildings and costly goods.
Jackson Depot Miss April 14 All Illinois Central trains halted eight to twenty hours after a freight wreck above Canton. Three crew members were killed outright and Engineer Crisp, a long time employee, is seriously injured. Main line service will resume overnight over the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley road. The Mississippi Presbytery annual meeting opened with full ministerial and lay attendance. PP Henry of Forest was elected moderator.
Henry Thornton, a leading director and tennis committee chair, expected to be reappointed by President Burton Smith. An indoor athletica exhibition at 8:30 p.m. at Edgewood Avenue club features handball, fencing, tug of war of mats, sparring, and an indoor baseball game among club members, with ladies present and a large crowd anticipated.
A visitor from Richmond reports a diamond pin stolen from his necktie at the Aragon hotel. Will Crawford is arrested on suspicion after a description by A C Welsiger. Police say the pin, valued at 150 dollars, was pawned downtown. Crawford pleads innocence as detectives investigate further. Weisiger plans to prosecute the thief if found.
Ex Mayor James Etheldred Williams, a longtime Atlanta resident since 1851, was buried at Oakland cemetery with Episcopal services at St Philip's Cathedral and a Masonic escort. City officials, Masons, Confederate veterans, ex-mayors, and Pioneer Society members attended the funeral. Interment occurred with Masonic honors after a brief service and procession from the cathedral to the grave.
In Brussels the King of Belgium announces to the chamber of deputies that he presents all his real estate to the nation. The gesture marks his sixty fifth birthday and aims to create open spaces and gardens near growing cities for beauty, health, and artistic effect.
Short items show Allen Montgomery versus Southern Railway, $10,000 claim for injuries after a brakeman pushed him from a moving train at Norcross. Charles E. Thompson v James L. Hight ends with verdict for the defendant over Georgia bonds profits. Denison Adams Co. wins $145 plus $71,353 interest against George W Sciples et al. County school commissioners plan next Tuesday at the statehouse. Atlanta likely site. Water commissioners seek bids for pumping station boilers. finance committee to review and council next Monday.
Review notes the drama Under the Red Robe at the Grand with strong performances by Edwin B. Tilton and Amelia Gardner as well as supporting cast. Tolson company to present The Black Flag at Columbia theater next week with 3 cent tickets and free admission for a lady with each purchase. Also announces De Wolf Hopper to appear at the Grand in The Charlatan with popular interpolations and full London cast.
Columbus Ga April 10 George Whitesides elected vice president of the Merchants and Mechanics bank, a leading local businessman. The bank seeks to convert from state to national status and raise its circulation from 90000 to 100000. Knights of Honor session opens in Macon with delegates arriving for meetings at Odd Fellows hall and adjournment planned for tomorrow.
The Atlanta Federation of Trades held its first April meeting at Federation hall. Delegates approved a resolution supporting the Order of Railway Telegraphers in their dispute with Southern Railway Company, urging better telegraphers’ conditions and condemning press attacks on W. V. Powell. The body also dismissed several delegates for poor attendance and prepared for upcoming conventions and Labor Day plans.
Springfield doctor Dr W Gano testifies Peruna eases chronic dyspepsia and nervous prostration in his wife and self. Brooklyn doctors endorse it for catarrh and recommend to patients. Newark and Mokena physicians report positive experiences. Promises a permanent cure with continued use and urges sending for a free medical book.
A federation meeting discussed a letter from machinists pattern workers boiler makers and ship builders urging government not to outsource battleship work but to adapt ship construction. After a lengthy routine session delegates planned to reconvene on the 21st as fires appeared widespread indicating possible arson with multiple buildings burned.
Charles M. Sheldon became widely known through the publication of In His Steps, his most popular book. The John M. Miller Co. offers it for 10 cents with free mailing. Other works by the author cost a quarter, including postage. Banks and Stationery, 29 Marietta Street, Atlanta.
A fire raged through the Cane Savannah area of Sumter County last night as an incendiary attack set Murt Geddis’s dwelling and barn ablaze. A child perished in the blaze while other family members escaped. Fire destroyed possessions, horses, and farming implements, with losses totaling land and stock.
In Columbia April 11 special report notes rise in damage suits against railroads in three months, led by A Stuckey as executor versus Atlantic Coast Line for 2000 dollars after the death of Mrs. Sarah Dixon. The Sumter case centers on paralysis alleged from injury. Verdict initially for plaintiff then set aside. damages later reduced to 2000 dollarspending higher court review and family entitlement due to bereavement.
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