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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1901

Page

4

Good Roads Train Arrives Sunday in Atlanta

National Good Roads Association secretary R W Richardson arrived in Atlanta to finalize plans for the state convention. The Good Roads Special train, with road-building machinery and experts, travels from Montgomery and will reach Atlanta Sunday night ahead of the Wednesday convention.

R W Richardson Chicago National Good Roads Association City T. H. Martin Atlanta Good Roads Association Atlanta Richardson Tme Montgomery Martin Soldiers’ Home Road Georgia Fiat Ohe Martin Dodge Department of Agriculture M. O Eldridge RV. Roe Charles T. Harrison W. H. Irwin W. H. Moore R. W. Richardson E. G Richardson Good Roads United States American Road Machine Company Kennett Square F C. Austin Company Harvey, Ills Western Wheeled Scraper Company Aurora Aultman’ Co Canton Ohio Buffalo Pitts Company Buffalo

Second Try at Blalock Bill Advances in Legislature

The filing of a bill to appropriate 150 dollars for indexing journals was read and sent to the appropriations committee. Debate over rule reform continues as Litthe explains committee reluctance while Hardwick wins support to adopt the resolution. Numerous bills pass including tax, school bond, and city court reforms amid tabling actions.

Hardwick Adams Putnam Wright Floyd

Not Guilty Verdict in Freeman Vice Crusade Case

In Atlanta city court, S T Freeman manager of the Arington hotel was acquitted of running a house of questionable character. The trial began Thursday, verdict delivered Friday morning. Dr Len G Broughton spoke of the outcome but did not express opinion. He reserved full remarks for Sunday night at the Tabernacle Baptist church. Other crusade cases delayed to a later adjourned term. A charter for the Atlanta and Winchester Oil and Gas Co was filed with capital stock stated as 3,000, with potential increase to 500,000, to mine bore gas oil and mineral water, Fulton county headquarters with possible branches elsewhere. Multiple named incorporators listed. The petition filed by J A Hunt.

City Criminal Court S.T. Freeman Arington Freeman Len G. Broughton Vice Atlanta Calhoun Dr. Broughton Tabernacle Baptist Church Iro Atlanta and Winchester Oi and Gas Company J W. English Rhodes & Haverty A McCord J. G Hickey E P. Black H. Thornton J. R Hopkins A. H. Davis W. J. Campbell A. C. Morris W. C. Reess F. W. McRae J. A Hunt Lee Hagan H. D. Jaquish George W Katie Sciples J.A Perdue A P. Herrington D. Greenfield Julian Pultz S. Morris J. R. Mell J. D Rhodes B A Warlick B. H. Cochran H. 0. Reese C. H. Muler B M. Blount T. A Frierson W. P. Andrews J. H. Owing J. A. Hunt

Erwin Named General Manager Of Tallulah Falls Railroad

W Stanhope Erwin, long associated with the Tallulah Falls railroad, is appointed general manager replacing Samuel C Dunlap who resigned. Erwin, formerly auditor and later general passenger agent, will base at Tallulah Lodge and push for summer business. The Asheville meeting elected Erwin to the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents. The Tallulah Falls line shows improved finances, with last year’s operating expenses at 78 percent of gross and net earnings over 3,000 on 21 miles. Meanwhile, the Western and Atlantic runs a special train for the legislative inspection committee from Chattanooga to Atlanta. The issue highlights rail promotions, hotel ties, and touring routes for autumn and winter travel.

George Lewis Prentiss Tallulah Falls W. Stanhope Erwin Samuel C. Dun Erwin Lorain Mr. Dunlap Asheville American Association of General Tallulah Lodge Dunlap Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Atlantic Legislative Inspection Committee Little House Senate Chattanooga Atlanta Twenty-seventh Infantry Fort McPherson Jeavé South Carolina Charleston

Eight Armed Men Open Fire In Decatur Courtland Clash

Police and a crowd clashed near Decatur and Courtland streets as eight armed men entered a dance dive. Two officers wer shot at. Officer Fogg wounded a suspect, Charley Jones, who was arrested along with a third man, Percy Echols. Two pistols were recovered, likely stolen from Anderson Hardware. Police seek remaining suspects.

Rowe Fogs Decatur and Courtland Streets Decatur Street Courtland Street Gilmer Street Bone Fogg Officer Fogg Charley Jones Polce Henry Beattie Deratur Beattie Bis Grounds Will Stokes Stokes Fore Jones Percy Echols Anderson Hardware Company Edgewood Avenue Peachtree Street

Major Parson buried with Masonic rites at Westview Cemetery

The body of Major Edward Parson, who died Wednesday night, was interred yesterday morning in Westview Cemetery after funeral services at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church led by Rev. Albion W. Knight. Parson, a Mason, received Masonic funeral honors with an escort from the Pioneer Citizens' Society and floral tributes.

Westview Cemetery Edward Parsons St. Philip'’s Episcopal Church Albion W. Knight Parson Pioneer Citizens’ Society

Subcommittee Meeting on City Executive Committee

The subcommittee chaired by J. BR. Smith met yesterday at 6 PM with R. Smith, Colonel W. D. Thomson, W. T. Winn, and John McCullough present. W. J. Campbell reported expenses for the primary at 746.70 and a 158.20 balance, 17 percent of the assessment, ordered returned to the candidates as checks were mailed last night.

City Executive Committee J. BR. Smith A R. Smith W. D. Thomson W. T. Winn John McCullough W. J. Campbell

Railroad Leaders Return to Duty Amid Fire Injury Recovery

In Atlanta and surrounding rail circles, President Charity A. Wickersham and other railroad figures are reengaging after burns from a recent expansion incident. They plan to attend gatherings Monday as friends and colleagues welcome their return to activity. Richmond reports President John Skelton Williste signaling increased mail and freight contracts and a broader timetable for cargo.

Richmond John Skelton Williste Regarong Air Line Fepane Adettier

Grain markets and trade take brisk November turn

The weekly trade review reports large year over year gains in exports, corn and wheat prices surging amid limited shipments and high demand. It notes strong activity in wool, footwear contracts, and steel markets, with turmoil from labor disputes and freight car shortages affecting shipments. Deaths and local notices accompany the market brief.

Dun’s New York R. G. Dun & Co Boston

Augusta and Atlanta Rail Schedules Bespeak Daily Trains

The page lists multiple rail departures and arrivals between Augusta Atlanta Covington LaGrange and Montgomery with times such as 12 45 pm and 8 00 pm. It notes trains to Knoxville Selma Montgomery Palmetto and LaGrange and states daily operations with Sundays excluded for some services.

Augusta Ami Lithonia Covington Ami FE Fauguata Eve Bose Montgomery I Montgomery Selma Selna Palmeto Formello Onis Po LaGrave Cee Aay Onder LaGrange laGrange Atlanta Knoxville Northfet Vila W Marts Kuorville Sunisy

The Washington and Limited trains run Atlanta to Washington

The Washington and 3 Limited train from Atlanta to Washington and New York offers through modern vestibule coaches Pullman sleepers and dining cars. Daily noon arrival to Washington and 12:40 pm to New York with connections from Richmond Norfolk and Virginia lines and Cincinnati through trains.

Washington America Atlanta New York United States Vesti Pullman Norfolk Virginia Cline Mecort Teaves Cincinnati Carenin Pat Eaves Loiteville Louisville Eries Cineintar Kansans City Limited Kemugh Memphis Des Gexches Kanbat Cc’ &. A Denver West Pho Florida Tecken Joe Tapethe Bente Lee

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