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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
10
Water board weighs sanctions after review of Dimmick Pipe Co Birmingham imports for city mains. Inspectors to be stationed in Alabama as funds withheld until standards met. Route change from Marietta Decatur to Walton Peach tree Edgewood Gilmer Walter Butler Decatur to improve lay.
Washington reports the Fort McPherson post office has been downgraded from presidential grade to fourth class. Tyrus T. Smith remains postmaster but future appointments will be made by the postmaster general rather than the president. No reason was given for the change.
The notice advertises a large selection of diamonds and jewelry for sale. It mentions hundreds of stones, both set and unset, awaiting purchaser choice, at a shop on Whitewall St 2B.
Objections to the report of Standing Master Julius L. Brown are announced after Receiver D. B. Stancliff is sustained in the matter. Judge D. N. Bateman notes an effort to remove Stancliff, refers the issue to Brown, and says exceptions will be filed arguing the master’s report contravenes law and evidence. The circuit court will hear the motion to remove the receiver.
Governor Candler offered a reward for J G Johnson, wanted for murder, but Johnson was captured within half an hour before the proclamation. the reward was revoked as law requires double payment only after proclamation. Also notes assorted state financials and public notices.
The U S Weather Bureau transfers to the Empire Building on the fourteenth floor with five rooms on Marietta street and two on Broad street. A duplicate instrument set will operate during removal to prevent any loss of records while a galvanic power supply backs the department equipment.
Chief Ball leaves the city today for a two week summer vacation. Captain Henry Jennings will act as chief during the absence. Ball has served since last spring and will rest while his department remains in good order under Jennings. He may visit the Georgia seacoast or Washington during the trip.
City Detective Newport Lanford was suspended for ten days by Chief Ball for sleeping at the police bar racks during a special all night duty. The action followed the murder of Maggie Rogers by Henry D. Lyle. Detective Sanford claims he was not asleep, merely sitting upstairs to hear the telephones, amid a new rule requiring two detectives at the barracks each night.
In warm weather, choose a ready cooked breakfast like Grape-Nuts. Serve with cold milk or cream for a quick meal. Pack priced around 16 cents per pack, available at all grocers. The article notes that large portions can tax the stomach and urges moderation.
Coroner in Atlanta held an inquest on Maggie Rogers who died by strangulation. The jury blamed Henry D. Lyte for the slaying. Authorities continue to hunt Lyte, a Georgia man once regarded as promising, now a fugitive.
A dispatch from Athens reports Henry Lyte, a white man described as six feet tall, 175 pounds with black hair and eyes, crooked finger, accused of choking Maggie Rogers, a Black woman, to death Tuesday night. He is said to have held railroad jobs and police ties, with many friends insisting he is dangerous only when drinking and doubting his guilt.
detail of the National Association of Letter Carriers trip to Chattanooga for the September 3 convention. Atlanta carriers show enthusiasm and prepare a parade team led by Captain Ha Myers and Lieutenant O C Fisher, with about 700 to 800 delegates expected to attend. Forty Atlanta carriers named for a strong parade showing.
State Librarian Brown announced that the 8th Georgia Reports will be ready for distribution about October 1. The volume will contain all declarations and other items, continuing a 25 year practice of preparing the reports promptly at term end.
Colonel Alexander M. Wallace, a pioneer Atlanta citizen, died unexpectedly after a morning rupture of a blood vessel. Born March 24, 1822, in Pennsylvania, he moved to Dalton then Atlanta in 1855. A Civil War officer and longtime public servant, he supported education and local charities, leaving eight children and a widow. Funeral at Currier Street Home with Confederate veterans escort.
Very low round trip rates to Atlanta via Southern Railway August 15 to 17 1901. Tickets from all Georgia points on sale August 16 and 17 good to return August 27 1901. For details contact Brooks Morgan D P A.
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