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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1900

Page

12

Busy Fulton Superior Court Faces Large Criminal Docket

Last week Judge John G. Candler presided over a swift criminal term with ninety nine cases on the docket. Six indictments raised the tally to about 105, while ninety cases were disposed of, leaving two jail trials and several bond cases for next week including embezzlement charges against Thomas J. Hunter and a killing case involving WL Adkins. Detective Looney’s embracery case was postponed due to illness, and bond forfeitures occurred in cases against J. H. Spock and W. A. Bradley.

Fulton John G. Candler Criminal Branch Thomas J. Hunter WL Adkins Ed Brooks Regenstein Hunter Adkins Paul Rainwater Frank Slappey Candler Gilbert David Looney J. H. Spock Kimball W. A. Bradley Justice Court Bradley J. L. Powell L. A. Peek OFO

Supreme Court rules on damages in death by negligence case

South Carolina Supreme Court affirms circuit ruling on a new trial in a Atlantic Coast Line death suit. The decision addresses whether heirs may recover when a non producer with no dependents dies from a train stop incident. Justice Pope upholds the circuit judge’s discretion and finds no error of law. The ruling marks a rare precedent in such cases.

Supreme Court of South Carolina Columbia, & C Supreme Court Atlantic Coast Line Road Sarah P. Dixon Klough A. Brooks Stuckley Pope

Outing and Recreation Clubs Open Season in Macon

In Macon Georgia on April 20 members of the Outing and Recreation clubs rolled out for a light excursion as train travel eased. The schedule began Wednesday and a sizeable body from both clubs joined the outing this afternoon. The formal opening of the Outing Club is set for May 5.

Macon

Black Patti and Rentfrow to Perform at Columbia

A crowded Columbia Theatre hosted Black Patti and her troupe with strong support from ragtime acts and Julson Hicks. Rentfrow’s touring company arrives next week with The Lightning Express and Dewalt Hopper at the Grand Opera House on Memorial Day weekend.

Rentfrow Columbia Theater Theater Gpera Dewalt Hopper Atlanta Grand Opera House Hopes New York Hopper

Hobson to Visit His Home This Summer in Alabama

Richmond Pearson Hobson, the Spanish American War hero who sank the Merrimac, is expected to visit his Greensboro, Alabama home this summer within sixty to ninety days. His brother S A Hobson notes a possible stop at the Parly Exposition and several social events are planned around his stay, reflecting ongoing popularity in Alabama.

Santiago Alabama Birmingham Ala Richmond Pearson Hobson Santingo Bay Greensboro J. M. Hobson S. A. Hobson Russia Siberian United States Parly Exposition 3. A. Hobson Richmond Hobson

Judge Speer Resumes Constitutional Law Lectures

Judge Emory Speer resumed his lectures on Constitutional Law to the Mercer law class in Macon on April 20. He had been absent in Savannah six weeks, causing a postponement of the course. Students praised his lectures as among the most interesting and enjoyed by the class.

Judge Speer Macon Emory Speer Mercer Law Savannah Mercer

Crenshaw Letter From Philippines Details War Front

Captain Crenshaw of Company A Twenty eighth United States volunteer infantry writes from Lemary Manila February 1 updating on daily firing since November. He recalls Putol battle near Cavite January 7 where five men fell and he killed insurgent deserter Charles Johnson. Col Birkhimer commends Crenshaw for gallantry in Patel fighting. Crenshaw notes bush whacking ahead, good climate, promotes Louis Adler and lists John Cox. Manila account describes three cheers to turn insurgent flank and rout, with dead counted on both sides.

Olonel Thomas €. Crenc Shaw State Railroad Commission Frank C. Crenshaw Twenty Eighth United States Volunteer Infantry Manila Crenshaw Lemary Philippine Islands Putol Cavite Viegos Charles Johnson Indianapolis Ind Johnson Sixth Artillery Patel Birkhimer Twenty-eighth Infantry Packham Georgia Louis Adler John Cox Atlanta Patel Bridge

Georgia Baptists convene in Atlanta for B Y P U annual meeting

The sixth annual Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia convention will convene in Atlanta June 1 to 21 at Tabernacle Baptist Church. President J J Wiatt ent, secretary Pothill Wheeler, treasurer Dr J M Moore and executive chair Rev R Van Deventer coordinate planning as 600 plus delegates expected. A preparatory meeting of local workers and friends is scheduled for this afternoon at the American Baptist Publication Society on Whitehall Street to appoint committees and finalize arrangements.

Baptist Young People’s Union Baptist Young People's Union of Georgia Atlanta Columbus Baptist Young People'’s Union Tabernacle Battist Church J.J. Wiattent Warwkinsville Pothill Wheeler Macon J. M. Moore R. VanDeventer Hawkinsville American Baptist Pubication Society Whitehall Street

School Girl Benefits From Grape-Nuts Diet

A Providence high school pupil recovered after adopting Grape-Nuts replacing meat lunches. Her father reports improved energy and appetite, noting she studies better and no longer feels exhausted after classes. He offers to answer questions by mail, with company contact in Battle Creek, Michigan.

R. I Providence High School Postum Cereal Co. Ltd Battle Creek Mich

Wake Forest Faces Tech Boys In Wednesday Game

Wake Forest of North Carolina meets the Tech team next Wednesday afternoon April 2. It is Techs home opener this season and should be a close game after strong practice. Washington Seminary girls will attend. Weldon Henley captains and will pitch the game with George Merritte slugging second base. Outfielders McKibben Paulson Murphy. infielders McCathren Sullivan Neel Hick Asbury.

Wake Forest Tech North Carolina Techs Washington Seminary Weldon Henley George Merritte Wil McKibben Paulson Murphy McCathren Sullivan Neel Hick Asbury

Primary date set for nominating county officers in Waycross

Waycross Ga April 20 Special The democratic executive committee met on Wednesday and set May 15 as the primary date to nominate county officers.

Waycross Democratic Executive Committee

Democratic primary fees set for May eleventh

A county Democratic sub committee met at Captain W H Brotherton's office to plan the white Democratic primary on May 11. Proposed assessments for candidates include 40 for court judges 75 for solicitor general 40 for solicitor of criminal court 85 for state senator and representatives 100 for county clerk and tax collector 85 for sheriff 60 for tax receiver 385 for county treasurer 40 for county commissioners and 25 for coroner. Estimated total cost about 1300 and payments due by April 2 to qualify for ticket names. The committee includes Brotherton Campbell Keith Day Adams as clerk.

W. H. Brotherton Criminal Court W. J. Campbell C. J. Keith Rosser W. Day S. Adams

Two Suits for Damages Against the City of Augusta

In Augusta Georgia two damage suits were filed in Richmond County court against the city. Joseph Macky seeks 3000 for injuries after his horse fell in a ditch on Wrightsboro road during a U.S. troops encampment. his horse was valued at 75 and sold for 15 after the incident. Austin Daniels sues for 1500, alleging a city horse at No 4 engine house kicked him from a bicycle on Milledge street injuring his arm and chest. he claims gross negligence and permanent injuries.

Augusta Richmond County Joseph Macky Messrs F. W. Capers Salem Dutcher Wrightsboro Road Austin Danie E. H. Callaway Petitioner Milledge Street No. 4

Railway Clerks Oppose Loud Bill in Atlanta Meeting

Georgia representatives urged to oppose Congressman Loud's salary reclassification for railway post clerks. Atlanta Railway Postal Clerks endorsed Tawney's plan, supported Livingston and other Georgia congressmen to strike extra appropriations, and pledged to press for fair treatment and equalized pay. The article ends with a brief testimonial on Electric Bitters.

Georgia Bill Railway Postal Clerks Atlanta Railroad Young Men Alabama Street Congressman Loud Tawney C. W. Eddins Railway Postal Clerks’ Association J. Luckie C. A. Methew McE HW. B. Porter J. W. Emerson D. O. Flake D. A. Small Loud Minneapolis Congress L. F. Lise fMmrsten Livingston Journal Railway Postoffice Railway Mall

Lamp Exchange and Real Estate Offers Page Ad

Do not throw away burned out incandescent lamps. Exchange for our superior new lamps after cleaning glass and base. Real estate listings include an eight room modern house on Peachtree Street, a central store property paying 8 percent, and a large oak grove lot with electric car line front. Northen and Danson, Bell 2187.

Equitable Union Depot Central Store Peachtree Street Northen & Danson Bell Telephone City West End Avenue McDaniel Street Putnam Street Jackson Street Pine Street D. L. Ryder Broad Street

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