St Louis Firm to Build the Empire in Atlanta
Griffith and Wells of St. Louis, the prominent contractor firm, have bids accepted to construct the federal prison near Atlanta and the Empire building at Broad and Marietta. Principal L. G. Wells travels to Atlanta to finalize plans with H. M. Atkinson while awaiting President McKinley's signature on the appropriations bill. Construction of both the prison and the fourteen story office tower is planned to begin within days after the signature, with excavations to start as soon as funds are approved.
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Griffith and Wells
St. Louis
Atlanta
Empire Building
Broad and
Marietta Atrvats
McKinley
Wells
Federal
New York
Washington
H. M. Atkinson
T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
Boston
L. G. Wells
Mr. Atkinson
Federal Prison
Trolley Ride and Talks Highlight Georgia Endeavor Meet
The second day of the Christian Endeavor convention in Atlanta featured a large turnout at morning and evening sessions with speakers William Shaw and Rev. James L. Vance. Attendees planned a 2:30 trolley ride, and a social fallback at Central Congregational church if weather turned poor. Services praised growth, noted arrivals, and outlined Sunday plans, while discussions covered the organization’s history, manhood, and ethical aims with references to Maine and Manila.
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Christian Endeavor
Peachtree
Ellis Streets
Central Congregational Church
William Shaw
James L. Vance
Vance
M. D. Hart
W. C. Mansfield
Macon
T. C. Cleveland
Christian Endeavor Society
Seasion
Tampa
Fla
Cleveland
Boston
Massachusetts
Eis
Hitle
Maine
Havana
Dewey
Manila
Washington
L. Q. C. Lamar
Georgia
F. R. Graves
Barnesville
Kirkwood
Micanda R. Richmond
Atlanta
Treasury
3. F. Blackburn
Fort Valley
Winship Macine
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Marietta
L. G. Henderson
First Presbyterian Church
Americus
V. F. EB. Jenkins
Central Congregational Church of
Endeavor pledge discussion at Macon convention
The article describes a convention session led by Hig and President Smith noting the absence of J T Oliphant of Macon. Rev KR R White urged continued Endeavor work, and William Shaw of Boston led a "Difficulty Meeting" to share problems and seek solutions for local societies.
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Mamie Jemison
Macon
R.R. White
F. J. DuFay
Atlanta
H. F. Long
Fitsgerald
R. A. Brown
Waycross
C. P. Williamson
Worl’s Union
London
Heston
Europe
Paris
Arthur J. Smith
Savannah
Georgia Society of Christan Endeavor
Attenta
Fitzgerald
Tenth Legion
Department of Endeavor
J. F. Blackburn
Fort Valley
AR. T. Cave
First Christian Church of
Rome
J. T. Oliphant
Smith
KR. R. White
First Presbyterian Church of
Endeavor World
Christian Endeavor
William Shaw
Boston
United Society of Chinatan Endeavor
Shaw
Real estate optimism and Lee county barbecue noted
Atlanta real estate dealer Henry L. Wilson cites a surge in demand surpassing any since 1993 driven by population growth from planned federal prison and other projects. Lee county barbecue at Mossy Dell draws Georgia officials and local leaders, with Jack Mitchell and Phil Cook among speakers. Georgia Medical Association session features E C Speer advocating a state health board, though the bill stalled after committee and governor praise.
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Atlanta
Henry L. Wilson
Mossy Dell
Lee County
Georgia
Leesburg
Jack Mitchell
Red Hone
Wit Touchstone
Frog Pond
Jack
Muskeeters
Avery
Phil Cook
Lee
Maimed Confederate Veterans Form Atlanta Battalion
Atlanta plans to form a battalion of maimed veterans to attend the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Louisville, Ky., May 2. J. Henry Smith is secretary and treasurer. funds are being raised to cover expenses, with volunteers urged to enroll and contribute.
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Atlanta
United Confederate Veterans
Louisville
W.W. P. Dearing
Atanta Marth
State of Georgia
J. Henry Smith
South Broad Street
Ynu
Sons of Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Heart of
Georgia
Randolph Family Gathered at Tuckahoo Estate Lawn Party
About three hundred guests, mostly Randolph descendants, attended a lawn party at Tuckahoo, the Randolph ancestral home near Richmond, hosted by Boston brothers the Messrs. Coolidge. A special Richmond train carried attendees, with guests from across the country including Ellen Wayles Coolidge and J Randolph Jr Archibald Cary Harold Jefferson and Julian Sewell Coolidge. Randolph Coolidge welcomed guests as Judge James Keith replied. A Virginia reel followed a collation served by old Virginia butlers.
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Richmond
Randolphs
Messrs. Coolidge
Boston
Tuckahoo
Messrs
Coolidge
Randolph
Ellen Wayles Coolidge
J. Randolph
Archibald Cary
Harold Jefferson
Julian Sewell Coolidge
E. C. Miner
Randolph Coolidge
James Keith
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Adjutant Coney Reports Georgia Regiment Growth
Savannah April report from Adjutant Walter Coney shows First Georgia regiment at 695 officers and men, up sixty in three months. Company G Brunswick adds thirty. Ked Rifles Statesboro rise from thirty-five to fifty-four. Waynesboro company down two to fifty. Savannah Volunteer Guards battalion also increasing.
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Savannah
A. R. Lawton
Walter Coney
Georgia
Brunswick
Ked Rifles
Btatesboro
Speer vows support for health board bill in Georgia
Representative Speer of Sumter county, seeking reelection, said yesterday he would use all effort to secure passage of the health board measure at the next legislative session. He spoke to physicians urging a Georgia board of health, a position long endorsed by the physicians association.
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E. C. Speer
Sumter
Georgia Medical Association
Georgia
Board of Health
Speer
Sumter County
Katie Moore
Nanses Cary
Coffin
Geo. Leininger
Building boom forecast for Atlanta in 1900
Estimated two million dollars will be spent on new buildings and repairs in Atlanta this year, almost double 1899. Permits issued so far suggest the total may exceed two million, with notable projects like the Empire building and Blork’s factory. Contractors caution against a true boom, fearing a detrimental influx of western rivals. Architects report strong activity though cautious about publicity.
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Atlanta
Frank E. Blork
Jat
Nelms Freed on Own Recognizance in Georgia
Americus Georgia April 3 E A Nelmg trap salesman for Gitlin factory released from Sumter county jail after weeks confinement on charges of selling a hundred pairs of sample pantaloons without proceeds returns. Prosecutor consented to release on own recognizance until Superior Court convenes. Former local merchant and partner John W Bennett noted. Coffe County figures discussed for solicitor races.
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Americus
E. A. Nelmg
Sumter County
Yester
Nemes
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Kirkwoork
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J T Vance
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