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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1901

Page

6

Underwear 1-4 Off Half Price on All Styles

Advertises half price on all underwear styles for men youths and children from 1 to 4. The offer applies to every category including mens, youths, and kids. Includes exact discount across the stock.

Clothing sale offers 20 to 30 percent off trousers

A local retailer promotes durable Woolens and cold trousers with reductions from 20 to 30 percent, boasting a selection exceeding 500 pairs for customers to choose from.

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Burkett Assaulted and Robbed Near Blowing Springs Ga

Mrs. Mary Burkett of Sherman Heights was assaulted and robbed near Blowing Springs Georgia by a negro who forced a handkerchief down her throat and dragged her to a mountainside. He stole 177 dollars, left her unconscious until Tuesday, and was later identified and jailed. In Texas, Jefferson Johnson forecasts a full cotton crop despite local shortages, noting clean, fruiting plants and expected recovery of losses from last year.

Wre. Burkett Sherman Heights Blowing Springs Chattanooga Fenn Mary Burkett Sherman Heights Burkett Flintstone Austin Tex Jefferson Johnson del Valle Johnson Texas

Knoxville Strike Paralyzes Electric Railway System

A Knoxville strike over union recognition stops the city’s electric streetcar service. Conductors and motormen, joined by shop workers, walk out, halting most lines and prompting guards at company buildings. Backlines form as suburbs face travel disruption and power-house employees are urged to join.

Knoxville, Tenn Knoxville Traction Company Mnemen Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America B. F. Henry Southern Railway Henry Central Labor Union Power House

Price Mien's and Boy's Shoes on sale now

On air tan Shoes 1-4 off straight with some narrow widths and large sizes still available. Custom tailoring your suit to order now at less than regular price.

Milk Price Rise By Nashville Dairymen

About half of the 100 Nashville dairymen met to raise milk prices by about 50 percent due to drought and high feed costs. Sweet milk will retail at 30 cents, buttermilk at 15, and cream at 31. They say not a trust, just a new price schedule. The Tech Summer School notes strong completion and high averages for summer enrollment. Voluntary program details referred to Professor S. H. WaKea, care Georgia Tech, Atlanta.

Nashville Tenn

Big brick plant ready on Georgia side near Eufaula

The Baldwin Geise Company of Dawson Georgia is erecting a large brick plant between Eufaula Alabama and Georgetown Georgia. Salt found locally is top quality and bricks have a strong regional reputation. Backed by capital the operation plans heavy output with a railroad branch to connect to the main line and aims to be in operation within a month. The plant will be named the Eufaula Brick Yard and add to area industry.

Eufaula Ala Baldwin Geise Company Dawson Georgia Georgetown

Richmond Locomotive Plant to Increase Output

Richmond officials announce a rapid upgrade at the American Locomotive Company plant in Richmond. H A Pitkin and K E Sage inspected the facility and approved a $100,000 expenditure for electrical upgrades and new machinery. The improvements aim to raise weekly locomotive production from five or six to eight or ten, with about 1,800 workers affected.

Richmond H. A. Pitkin K. E. Sage American Locomotive Company

Seaboard Officials Confer Before Europe Trip

In Richmond on August first the Seaboard Air Line division superintendent met with President Williams General Manager Barr and General Superintendent N D Maher to review line conditions before Williams departs for Europe. Attendees included W D Maher J M Barr T W Whisnant J M Turner E Berkeley Cecil Gabbett D E Maxwell and other division superintendents as they assessed crop prospects and business outlook.

Williams Richmond Seaboard Air Line Barr N. D. Maher Willams Europe W. D. Maher J. M. Barr T. W. Whisnant J. Mt. Turner Raleigh Diviaion E. Berkeley Atlanta Cecil Gabbett Savannah D. E. Maxwell Jacksonville

Death of Meg Terrell Shocks Attorney General J M Terrell

The death of four year old May Terrell, niece of Attorney General J M Terrell, occurred in Greenville yesterday. She was the daughter of Hon J R Terrell and had been bright and winsome. Cause of death was scarlet fever. The AG was greatly affected, as were her parents.

Meg Terrell J. M. Terrell Greenville May Terrell J. R. Terrel

Delegates Debate Suffrage Reform In Alabama Convention

The Alabama constitutional convention extended long sessions with seven and a half hours daily and restored the ten minute rule. Key changes include a voter must have worked in lawful business for twelve months, now counted as the twelve months preceding registration to avoid hitting strikers. Clerical control of registrars is debated amid party lines, with proposed cross-party registrar requirement failing 49 to 73. Regulations on registration emphasize notice, precinct visits, and strict limits on registration duration, with possible extensions in larger cities.

Montgomery Ale Oates Tha |Ife Alabama Board of Registrars

Full Commission Named All Are Prominent Me

Tallahassee August 1 Special James F Glenn of Tampa appointed to aid supreme court to relieve congestion. Other appointees Circuit Judges W A Hocker and B C Maxwell have proven their fitness. The trio gives strong adjunct to the court as possible future additional justices.

Tallahassee Fla James F. Glenn Tampa Supreme Court Glenn Scotland Florida Francia B. Carter Merianna Decksonville Messrs R. H. Liggett Co. D. Rinehart Hugh Macfarlane Florida Bar Supreme Court Commission W. A. Hocker Gecala B. C. Maxwell Pensacola Hocker Ocala-Gainesville Maxwell Frst West Florida Messrs. Hocker Maxwell and

Virginians Refuse Recess At Constitutional Convention

Richmond Va August 1 the constitutional convention again by a 39 to 33 vote refused a recess proposed by Mr Richmond for August 3 to August 21 with half pay during the interim. The day opened with committee of the whole and a speech by Mr Pettit Fluvanna supporting the minority report on the preamble and bill of rights.

Richmond Scott Committee of the Pettit Fluvanna Committee On

Arkansas to Exhibit Her Resources at St Louis 1903

Arkansas officials in Little Rock outline plans to present a creditable exhibit of state resources at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis in 1903. Representatives from across the state discussed supplementing a $30,000 appropriation with funds raised by 400 honorary commissioners appointed by Governor Davis, with expectations of further legislative funding next session.

Arkansas St. Louis Litte Rock Ark Davis

Bank of Grantville Receives State Charter

Secretary of State Phil Cook issued a charter to the Bank of Grantville at Grantville Coveta county. The bank shows capital of 25000 dollars with incorporators J. W. Colley T. W. Zellers L. W. Bohanart H. Abner Camp and W. a. Post all from Grantville and W. H. Albright of Lutherville.

Money Easier in Mississippi Teen New Banks Formed

Jackson reports from August 1 indicate 120 state banks in Mississippi show a year of growth with total deposits rising to 1,023,105.31 and time deposits up 107,105.31. July figures show 16 banks increasing, paid-in capital at 4,890,811.23, loans and discounts totaling 16,221,086.07, and an average dividend of 11.84 percent. 87 banks paid dividends, up from 78, with 43,374 depositors across the state.

Jackson Miss Cole Mississippi

May Run for Legislature in Warren County Race

Mississippi Political circles discuss T Dabney Marshall seeking the Warren County legislative vacancy. Pardoned from prison by Governor Longino weeks ago, his bid would vindicate him but draw conservative opposition. Marshall once held a prominent political role. supporters urge caution, while rivals fear premature ambition. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a tonic for loss of appetite and general health.

Mississippi Jackson Miss T. Dabney Marshall Warren County Marshall Longino

McGuffie Will Set Aside By Chancellor In Mississippi

In Jackson Mississippi a special hearing ordered by Chancellor Connet set aside the will of B V McGuffie a wealthy Hinds County resident. The estate worth about 30000 is to be redistributed among heirs as the maker was found mentally unsound and subject to undue influence at the time of signing.

Jackson Miss B. V. McGuffe Hinds County McGuire

Major in Sherman's Army Embezzles at North Carolina

Raleigh August 1 Special. W H Worth state treasurer appointed W H Martin in 1897 a major from Sherman's army. Martin chief clerk was indicted for embezzling about 1900 dollars, pleading guilty and sentenced to ten years. Worth demands repayment from Baltimore Fidelity bond, which refuses to acknowledge liability.

Raleigh N.C W. H. Worth W. H. Martin Martin Sherman Worth Collector of Internal Revenue Duncan Heould Treasurer Worth Baltimore Fidelity Surety and Guaranty Company Fidelity Surety Bia Alariin Benjamin R. Lacy Balimore Fidelity, Surety and Guaranty Company

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