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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1901

Page

8

Dowager Empress Frederick Dies After Long Illness

August 5 Berlin reports the Dowager Empress Frederick died at 6:15 p.m. after a long, painful illness caused by dropsy and cancer. Royal family and staff surrounded her bed. flags at the castle lowered to half mast. The funeral location is Friedenskirche Potsdam, date not yet announced.

William Homburg Marshal Iaupt Cronberg Ita King Howard Harding Berlin Friedrichsof Frederick Frederick the Noble Friedenskirche Potsdam

City to buy chamber building as permanent offices

City council voted 9 to 4 to purchase the chamber of commerce building for city offices at 37,500 with yearend notes and a 10,000 mortgage. Approval hinges on Board of Aldermen and mayor consent. Current rent totals 51,000 yearly with Masons occupying top floor for 1,000. Supporters say savings exceed 2,000 annually. opponents decry the purchase.

Chamber of Commerce Aftermanie Board Minchinnett Rawson Maessrs Barrett Fincher Lewis Reed Terry Garrett Loncino Hill Minchinnetti Glass Grady

Revenue ruling on tobacco materials and manufacturer accounting

Washington August 5 Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue has ruled that all tobacco material including scraps cuttings and copyings must be accounted for by one cigars manufacturer in the condition purchased If a manufacturer sells inventories or holds on hand scraps cuttings or clippings produced from unstemmed leaf the collector will reduce them to their equivalents In unstemed leaf fifteen pounds of steamed tobacco scraps cuttings or clippings equal twenty five pounds of unstemmed leaf

Yerkes Washington Internal Revenue

Clemency for Eltonhead Major Eltonhead commuted to five years at foot of line

President Mc Kinley commuted Major Francis BE Eltonhead of the Fourteenth Infantry from dismissal to enforceable duty at the foot of the marxis line for five years after a court martial found him drunk on duty and misbehaving at the Army and Navy Club in Manila and using profane language toward Lt William Mullay of the Twenty-first Infantry.

Washington McKinley Francis Eltonhead Fourteenth Infantry Marxis Army and Navy Club Manila Wiliam H. Mullay

Empress Frederick Dies as Diplomats Report in Berlin

Dispatch from Ambassador White to Washington confirms the dowager empress of Germany has died. Royal figures move to Marlborough House while the Berlin press eulogizes her, noting her intellect, public virtue, and enduring ties to German rulers.

Empress Frederick Associated Press London King Friward Queen Alexandra Marlborough House Berlin McKinley Washington State Department Ambassador White Germany Canton Bremen Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeieung Empresa Wiliam

Malvar Proclaims Filipino Fight to Continue From Hong Kong

A proclamation dated July 16 issued in Batanga and arriving in Manila claims Aguinaldo’s successor Malvar will keep fighting. It says 50 000 copies exist and accuses Americans of atrocities while recounting gun losses and four American officers killed. Police try to stop distribution. officials doubt Malvar authored it.

Manila Argueto Miguel Malvar Aguinaldo Hong Kong Batanga Caflles Malvar Agoneillo Agapalde Europe

Proclamation of Martial Law in Venezuela Crisis

Port of Spain July 1. General Cipriano Castro proclaims martial law as Venezuela faces a revolt led by Carlos Rangel Carbarias. Troops are dispatched to San Cristobal to uphold state authority while censorship is imposed and details remain scarce.

Castro Carbiras Port of Spain Trinidad Associated Press Venezuela Carlos Rangel Carbiras Senate Molas Paul Cipriano Castro San Antonio de Tachira Columbus Repubic San Cristobal Tachira Rangel Carbimas Miraflores Caracas

Lyceum Crowd Renaissance Night Features Rauschele and Ferret Brothers

A crowded Lyceum audience praised headliner Rauschele for clever mimicry while the Ferret Brothers and Edeustus the equilibrist shared honors. The equilibrist performed a perilous stunt as the bicyclists impressed with skillful wheels. Applause from the gallery boosted Blendells act though the orchestra delay cut the garden segment, which was illuminated and seemed near finish on a warm evening.

Lyceum Rauschele Edeustus Ferret Brothers

Butler Bound Over in Shooting Attempt on Officer

Oscar McCoy, described as a negro, attempted to shoot Officer Sprathing Sunday afternoon at J. R. Mobley’s residence at No 6 Baltimore Place. He was arraigned in the recorder’s court and bound over in a 50 bond for carrying a concealed weapon after a struggle during arrest.

Oscar McCoy Sprathing J. R. Mobley Baltimore Place Recorder's Court McCoy

Death of Infant Bieta Geines at 7 months old

The death of Little Bieta, seven months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. NM P Geines, occurred at their home on 208 Hunnicutt Street yesterday morning. Funeral services were held at the head-ace at 4 p.m. yesterday, with interment at Westview Cemetery.

Little Bieta NM. P. Geines Oma Hunnicutt Street Gead-Ace Westview

Polige Reserve Is Killed No Extra Work For Folich

The council voted 13 to 5 to reject reestablishing the police reserve proposed to restore police power and extra duty, arguing funds and staff should come from the police department budget. proponents cited crime deterrence and quicker response, while opponents warned against overburdening officers with little pay.

Police Commission Kontz Konte DeGray Atlanta Johnson Poice Johnson Caid Police Board Cornelimann Barrett Politéman Ponder Bud Kimbrough Commission Grady Fincher Counethaan HM

Naval Officers Overlooked for Spanish War Awards

Washington reports a supplemental board of awards appointed by Secretary Leng to review recommendations by commanding officers for rewards to officers in the Spanish War. The initial list omitted many deserving officers, prompting ongoing attention to these oversights.

Washington Board of Awards Leng Lst

Rebels and Government Troops Battle in Colombia Report

A. Diaz Guerrera in New York cites Venezuela reports of a late May battle at Palo Negro lasting seventeen days. Insurgents reportedly exhausted when ammunition ran out. government troops unable to pursue. Generals Herrera Ardila Castilla Castro Uribe tied to various departments. Valencia en route to Caseta. Bogotá commerce halted.

New York A. Diaz Guerrera Venezuela Palo Negro Philadelphia Guerrera Benjamin Herrera Paehc Mucasi Ardila Atlantic Santander Orcana City Aa. Castilla Clodmire Castilla Bey Pacife Colomat Guererera Maracaibo Senor Vallencia Caeuta Bogota Enor Guerrera General

Executor's Sale in Fulton County Georgia 1901

Notices announce an executor sale of multiple parcels in Atlanta and surrounding Fulton County. Properties include land fronts on Mangum and Thurmond streets, part of Newton property and other town lots in the 14th district, with terms cash and details of boundaries and addresses. Also included are divorce notices and Navy recruitment ads in Fulton Superior Court records.

Fulton County Georgia Railroad Atlanta Rapid Transit Atlanta Railway and Power Company Electric Lines Georgia Court of Ordinary Wakt County Hoor Salt County Bing and Belig Athenta Bath District Originty Ienry Bulfon Georgi Mangum Street Oye Atanta Thurmona Street Dame Whith DL. Dean Marth Joan A. Thurmond West Ke Wesley Tain Nya Atlanta Castleberry Holbrook Telbrook Nealand Qe Lind Castleberry Street Patton County Cie Tiimmond Ucreyta Mangun Street Mangum Thernand Street Thurmont Thurseond Geangland Newton Forest Wat Lot Mangem Street Newton Street Andrew Jtoward Newton’ Street Fulton Stats Patton Georgia Newson Foundry Tree Elliott Street Pynadry Street Foundry Street Fulton Counts Ira Street Crumley Street Ira Atreet Irm Mitchell McDaniel Jung Solax Aucon Target Henry Wellboush

Marlborough Hotel in New York Attracts Southern Guests

The Marlborough on Broadway in New York is popular with vacationists and commercial visitors from the south. It offers European and American pianos and is positioned to meet the social needs of southern travelers during summer and year round.

Boyth New York Marlborough New York City Broadway

Sheriff Sales in Fulton County September 1801

Sheriff sale notices list multiple properties in Atlanta Fulton County with details of parcels including 88 Inmet Street and Luckie Street parcels. Claims include properties linked to Mrs. Agiee C. Webster, I. S. Newton, Julia B. Harris, and J. Wirwin among others, with homes, land, and personal effects including engines and stock offered to satisfy court judgments or mortgages. Notices also announce a removal of disabilities petition by Arthur S. Wilson in the superior court of Fulton County scheduled for September term.

Atlanta Fulton County Serereta Foxen County Clearein Tod and Waoesan Howl Street Rawson Street Lee Atelanta Gustavus W. Nave Azive C. Webster Georgia Monasomery Charles Bar Ant H.W Noween Robert Vamiiwen Une Thorns Campbell East Thomas Morris Une Theare Saat Marcie Pouth Hier Newton Morris Eine Buachteee Creek Beachtree Creek Wo Ta Habbler Klong Henler Montgomery Ferry Lovey G. W. Nagle Sail Ti A. Newton Namie Howe Jackarm Thomas Streets Jackson Street Thommy Street Telme Lune Bellwoot Geeesta Levlet Jude Wirwin J.erwin Ratisfy J.P. Court Fulton Cranty Thomas Finiey A.J. ‘Thomason Jane Brain Rank J. Erwin Levy Mevonnell L. C County of Fulton State of Georgia Gresham “Street Gresham Street Venable Uhence Cpesham Manna Luckie Street Fee Sail W. BL Harris Franklin Flarris Ann UL Harrie Tulle K Harris Ani Luckie Aires Lendon Ag Julia Fe Harri Antlet Thomas W. Strangman Julian B. Harris Snnes Dickinson Loan Company Henry Falien County Won Street Georgia Avenue Wnt Street Sataniles Far Fold E. A. Anderson James A Tle Georgie Avenue Waldo Bow L Fulton Superior Court James A. Burns Filton Superior Court Mérchanta and Mechanics’ Yanking and Taan Co Lang Iylog Aulania West End Lee and Gordon Street Eva S Caldwell Teordon ‘Street BeLoach Mi Manufacturing Company A. A. DeLoach Solton Superior Crt Harrison B S. Drake Aira Frick & Co Ong Frick & Co Weller Waynesboro Ohio Walton Street Grp Shere B. J. Fuller City Court of Germania Loan and Banking Ca Hutchison B.J. Fuller Dorser John WW. Nelme Sheri Arthur Wilson Superior Court Grope T. Wilson Lavender Ray

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