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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1901

Page

8

Monume Donald and Son Missing After Circus Lure

Mrs Donald reports her son Monroe Donald a dwarf has disappeared after a visit from a small circus in the city. Police say Donald senior was injured Saturday night by a seven step fall at Savannah street and hospitalized at Grady. Officers were told to investigate the possible abduction attempt and the circus train had not left the city.

M. Donald Grady ‘Hospital Po- Nce Monroe’ Donald Savannah Street Monroe Grady Hospital Donalld Donald Brenning

Summer Day Weather With Astrological Notice

The piece blends a brief astrology note predicting a very uncertain day with health and fortune advice for birthday readers. It then reports a clear, warm southern day: sun over clouds, no rain, late breezes, pleasant late afternoon, cool evening, crowded churches and popular parks, with band music at resorts making rides enjoyable.

Astor

Marshall Sprenger Dies After Open Surgery in Poughkeepsie

Marshall Sprenger son of John Jacob Sprenger of 102 Courtland Avenue died after an open operation for appendicitis at Vassar hospital in Poughkeepsie. Born in Germany during his family’s overseas residence, he served in the navy and later worked as a bill poster in Atlanta. His father, once American consul in Venice, and mother live in Atlanta.

Wass John Jacob Sprenger Poughkeepsie Marshall Sprenger Vassar Hospital Courtland Avenue Sprenger Atlanta Poughkeepsie Daily Eagle Marshall Venice Italy Buchanan Stutteart Germany Lancaster Navy Harrisburgh Atlanta; Ga

American steel makers offer cheaper wire rods abroad

American wire rod price to Manchester buyers is $2.90 per ton while customers here pay $30 per ton. The optimistic note cites protective tariffs as shielding American manufacturers from foreign competition, allowing high domestic pricing compared with English markets.

Bostonn Herald Manchester Amerizana Ge Eee

Death of Dennis May Follows Bus String Accident

Dennis May, 18, son of Mrs. B. W. May, died from a compound comminuted fracture after a fall near Grady Hospital yesterday morning. He struck the left side of his head, never regained consciousness, and medical care could not save him. The ambulance delay was twenty minutes, doctors said. He was employed by Standard Plumbing Supply Co and by a messenger service at night, and helped support his widowed mother. He belonged to the DeKalb Methodist church and Florence Crittenton home staff. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery after services at Myers Unit.

Grady Hospital Myers Hast Hunter i Oakland Cemete Dennis May B. W. Mey Florence Crittenton Standard Plumbing Supply Company South Broad Street Messenger Service No. 2 Methodist Church of Deaatur

Funeral of 8 H Askew Sr in Atlanta Residence

Funeral services for 8 H Askew Sr will be held at his North Boulevard home at 10 this morning with pallbearers named W F Williams Anton Kontz G W Beavers Hoke Smith Winfield Woolf Samuel Pridledu J K Ottley Nicholas Ittner and B L Knight. Askew born December 5 1846 in Dayton Ala served as a Confederate soldier and became a prominent Dayton merchant before moving to Atlanta in 1830. He died recently while visiting Cleveland Ohio and leaves a large family, siblings and several grandchildren. He was Presbyterian and affiliated with North Avenue Church. He is survived by two wives Thyrza Pickering and Kitty Reeves and by 9 children plus siblings CA Askew and Mrs R D Gisberg.

Samuel Horton Askew, Jr Atlanta Clevelarnd Onto Edward I. Winslow North Boulevard Stormont Westview W. FF Willams Anton Kontz G. W. Beavers Hoke Smith Winfield Woolf Samuel Pridledu J. K. Ottley Nicholas Ittner B. L. Knight Askew Mr. Askew Dayton Milledgoy Old Oglethorpe College Fuscamasa Alg Ala Fourth National Bank Fourth Presbyterian Church North Avenue Thyrza Pickering Bessie Askew Edward L. Winslow Cleveland Ohio Gadie Askew Kitty Reeves Kathleen Medora Erma Sammie Adolphs Horton CA Askew R. D. Gisberg Camden

Social note gathers updates from Atlanta society circle

Nate Beeneene Misses Maude Gresham and Mal Gues return from Warrenton Ga house party hosted by Mrs EB T Shirley. Mrs W A Bates pleasant to hear of rapid convalescence from serious illness. Walter Smith of Monroe La visits sister Mrs W F Prioleau before aiming for Gainesville to see Mrs Smith and Master Lee Smith at Dr Bailey’s sanatorium. Smith’s Louisiana residence did not temper his Stlanton charm. Rosalie Lambert improving after painful accident now Mrs J A Bailey. Bessie Bailey home from Northwest trip. Edward P Hulse topped by Pittsburg Dispatch fame. Harbour visits Rome. Mrs J S Harbour abroad. Wiseberg and daughter Belle Mae return from New York Atlantic City trip. Mrs George Selple back after Tallulah lodge and Toccoa trips.

Maude Gresham Mal Gues Warrenton Eb.t. Shirley W. A. Bates Walter Smith Monroe W. F. Prioleau Gainesville Smith Master Lee Smith Rosalie Lambert Edward P. Hulse C. Murphy West End Pittsburg Hulse Atlanta Lincoln Morrison Rome Wiseberg BisteHe Mae New York Atlantic City George Selple Tallulah Lodge Toccoa Alls

Only A Few Days to Cup Coupons

The Constitution Labor Day contest nears its end with seven days to go. Winners will be announced next week in Atlanta as thousands rush to obtain their copies. The suspense climbs as candidates anticipate Buffalo invitations and readers plan coupon submissions to influence the outcome.

Atlanta Constitution Office Buffalo Decatur Street Brisbane Blues Maroons C. B. White Police Barracks

vaudeville bill promises packed houses in Atlanta

Following last week's record box office the Atlanta house is sold out tonight with the "3, R. O." sign visible. Gillette family lead six acts including Torcat the star, a Paris imported eccentric with mechanical figures and a bucking horse. The bill features Walker and Inman, Ola Hood, Pha Twin Nieces, and a garden intermission with Cassedy singing. A quarrel between McLaurin and Till appears as a stray fragment.

Atlanta Gillette Torcat Gillettes Galettes Teaides Hartley Walker Inman Hmne Ola Hood Pha Mebei Cassedy

11 Year Old Boy In Grady Hospital After Laudanum Overdose

John Guilfoy a white eleven year old youth was found unconscious at 23% Richardson street and taken to Grady hospital. An empty three ounce laudanum bottle was found on his person. Officials believe the overdose was accidental while doctors hold hope for recovery.

John Guilfoy Grady Hospital Guilfoy Gullfoy Richardson Street Dr. Holmes Holmes

Prices on cotton ties advance amid shortages and strike impact

Memphis reports withdrawal of all cotton tie prices as jobbers focus on settling outstanding contracts. Current bids rise to 1.67 per bundle, up about 49 cents from prior quotes and roughly seven percent versus last year. About 125,000 bundles sold annually with 26,000 to 50,000 available, suggesting tight supply. Atlanta leads in southern sales with around 250,000 bundles yearly, three quarters shipped this season. Delays from United States Steel Cor poration strike threaten early deliveries south of Atlanta, pushing dealers to seek early orders. Savannah visitors B A Cutts and colleagues register in town en route to Boulsville for Haights Templars conclave.

Memphis Charles Caverly Atlanta South United States Atee Steel Corporation

Hull treated poorly in Manila after Philippine trip

The New York Evening Post reports Congressman Hull of Iowa faced snubs in Manila during the inaugural ceremonies for the first civil governor of the Philippines. Hull, claiming high rank and veteran favors, complained his seats were given to clerks and mused on unmaking officers, while his son recently joined the regular army.

Congressman Hull New York Evening Post United States Iowa Blanda Philippine Islands Philippine Lumber Company Manila Manila Times Philippines Hull Congressman Hult Committee of Military Affairs Army

Small Cause for Clamor The Kansas City Story

The pension office shows high-water marks for pensioners and total payments under Commissioner Evans. Veterans and politicians demand his removal accusing him of unfriendly stance toward the soldiers. The annual pensions exceed 140 million dollars, versus about 20 million under Grant, suggesting little basis for the clamor.

Kansas City Pension Office Evans Grant Elval

Servant to the Trusta

The Springfield Republican notes the plain fact that the Republican Party has been in a year of steady drift and political pressure, with critics arguing party loyalties waver and insiders describe a shifting power balance within the organization.

Trusta The Springfield Republican Republican

Enthusiaem Convention Ends With Substantial Mission Offerings

The third annual Christian and Missionary Alliance convention concluded with total foreign mission offerings of 26651 dollars including 7888.75 in the afternoon and 3814.25 in the evening. attendees from across the United States and several states gathered despite weather challenges as the group plans future regional meetings led by Rev. Meminger and Ulysses Lewis.

Christian’ and Missionary Alliance Atgnta Cause of Foreign Mission Ponce de Laon Broughton Tabernacle Columbia Theater Christian and Missionary Alliance United States South California Arizona Texas South Carolina Florida Alabama Georgia W. F. Meminger South Ulysses Lewis Atlanta A. B. Simpson Alliance Dr. Wilson New York Mark Fuller India F. Christopherson China Gerard Bailey Venezuela W. 4. Cramer Congo Blosser Z Song Service Wilson A. L. Simpson The W. F

South in the Field on Southern textile promise

The Picayune argues the New England hold on high grade cloths may fade as the South expands from lower quality cotton goods. It contends southern mills will upgrade, attracting skilled labor from New England, and leverage proximity to raw material to compete in finer fabrics.

New Orleans

New Work for Policemen

A Jacksonville Times-Union excerpt urges arrests of decently dressed offenders and extends policing to flowers near hotels and suspicious vendors, arguing depredations grow by impunity and reflecting on the duty to protect beauty and security in public spaces.

Jacksonville

Buy a Home From Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

An old newspaper excerpt extols home ownership as a symbol of dignity and liberty. It contrasts Anglo-Saxon freeholders with renters, noting real estate as a rising price and capital seeking gain in property. The text reflects historical views on vested ownership and social status.

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Shamrock Trials on Saratoga Race Course Today

Entries listed for six races at Saratoga with competitors across divisions including selling races at six furlongs and a mile and a furlong handicap. Notable entrants include James J. Corbett, Annie Thompson, and Sadie Southwell among others, with multiple 4 to 6 furlong maidens and a 13 sixteenth mile selling event.

Saratoga Speedias James J. Corbett Heroles Venturo Annie Thompson Sadie Southwell Lizgle Ondardis Connie Decanter Kinnikinnie Watson St. Manan Chicago Hal Mitchell Lacy Locket Faquita Mollie T Lawrence M Joe Brown Frances M Miss Anya Btevens Fane Quaker Harry New Prince Webb Lady Bird Little Duchess Brownie Anderson Helen Paxton Senator ‘Thompson Brief, Precursor Little Binger the Phoenician Malay Cam Grian Ariena Kentucky Babe Argresor Bangle Peadwater George Arnold Emma, Co Maggie Day Titlize Triaditzs Tenatein Max Bendix Andes Henry of Franstamar Suave Rival Pare Hart D Miracle Hivening Star Blue Ridge Throstle Trimble Herodiade Plummond Elzon Rowe

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