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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

12

Surgeons Held Here at Annual Meeting in Piedmont

Prominent surgeons gathered for the sixteenth annual convention of the American Surgical and Gynecological Association in Atlanta. Attendees included dozens of specialists from Texas to New York with papers on prostrate hypertrophy and epilepsy, and a city welcome by Mayor Mower.

Texas Piedmont de Wils Westmoreland Trini Bennem Rishon V1 One of the Nfo of the Resecution For Westcoretna Vicitora Spamland Brookwood Aisa Atni Issacrilion Akh W Papas Montgomers Baldy Phila Bphs Lewid Crenshaw Atlanta Ga Matthew Watson I Brim Alexandria Charles Oviatt Keh Wis Maurice H Richardson Koon Mase William Roberts Asia Charles R Rabing Rimmg William Robinson Danke Willam B Rogers Memphis Charles M Rosser Dallas Tex Met Royster Raleigh N. C Bacon Ads Fort Worth A R Mons Jay Broome St Louis W. P. Cart Shelton Horsley Richmond C. A. Mayo Roch

Mayor Howell seeks Atlanta namesake for new Ocean liner

Mayor Evan P. Howell writes Major J I Hanson urging the Ocean Steamship Company to name a forthcoming liner after Atlanta. He stresses city pride, freight growth potential, and broad civic support from the chamber of commerce and residents. The letter notes the decision likely within days and hints at a Christmas timeframe.

Evan P. Howell Ocean Steamship Company Atlanta J. F. Hangen Central of Georgia Railway Company J. I. Hanson Macon Major Atineta Christ Moselft Dean Nasure Cornell Chamber of Commerce Evan P Howell

January Delineator Preview Highlights Notable Features

The January Delineator lists a Deseration of Persifal and Wrener’s grand opera to be staged at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. It notes Gustav Kobbe’s involvement with the music and themes, a new short work by Jae Tendon, and Kathryn Jarboe’s tale. Agnes Surbridge continues The Evolution of a Clive Woman, with The Fountain of Youth featured as a striking illustrated series. Also included are fashion notes, Mrs. Osborn’s dressmaking guidance, house ideas, children’s pastimes, and women’s interest content for all ages.

Wrener New York City Rayrenth Gustav Kobbe Kathryn Jarboe Agnes Surbridge Fountain of Youth Osborn America Denps Big Four St. Louis Fair Grounds Exposition Grounds Deppe Cty

Georgia School of Technology Entrance Examinations

Georgia School of Technology in Atlanta announces entrance examinations begin at 8 a m on December 31. Full particulars about the school and textbooks will be sent on request. Students may apply anytime, but should report on the December list. Dormitory space must be requested in advance. Address Lyman Hall, President, Atlanta, Ga.

Lyman Hall Atlanta

McNeal Suit Against U S Iron Pipe Settled In Alabama

Andrew McNeal receives 20000 dollars as settlement ending litigation over appointment of a receiver for United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company. George B Hayes, company president, states McNeal gains perpetual license to use his pipe making and foundry patents.

United States Iron Pipe and Foundry Anniston Ala A. H. McNeal United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company George B Hayes Andrew McNeal McNeal

Oxford Wins at Rugby Match Over Cambridge University

Oxford University defeated Cambridge University by three goals and a try to two goals and a try in the annual football under Rugby rules at the Queens club today. Large crowds witnessed the fast scrimmages amid a lively betting scene with Cambridge favored at 6 to 4.

Oxford London Oxford University Cambridge University Queens Club Cambridge

Funeral for John B. Proctor in Washington

The funeral for John R. Proctor late president of the civil service commission was held at St. John’s church in Washington today. The remains were interred at Rock Creek cemetery with Rev. Dr. Reland Cotton Simith officiating and Bishop Satterlee delivering the benediction. President and Mrs. Roosevelt Secretary Hitchcock and many officials including Senators and representatives attended.

John B. Proctor Washington John R. Proctor Civil Service Commission St. John's Church Rock Creek Cemetery Reland Cotton Simith Hishop Satterlee Roosevelt Hitchcock

Fall and Winter Hats in Gisanea Retail Listing

A fragmented OCR item notes Gisanea offers fall and winter hats. Details are unreadable, but the listing indicates seasonal headwear for cooler weather and potential shop display references.

Gisanea

Art for the Christmastide Beauty Breaks In Everywhere

Art goods will figure in the cases leaving this store for holiday gifts. Exquisite pieces in Royal Teplitz Pompeiian Amphora and Royal Bonn candlesticks and candelabra in antique brass silver and bronze. Rookwood pottery vases jugs trays pitchers and fine gilt frames pictured in illustrated catalogue for out of town customers.

Royal Teplitz Pompeiian Royal Bonn Rookwood Pottery

Atlanta Mayor Seeks Hearing On Army HQ Location

Evan P Howell mayor of Atlanta directs a letter to Secretary of War Elihu Root requesting a hearing to argue Atlanta as the site for the new military department headquarters. He cites regional advantages and Sherman’s praise, notes Chattanooga’s bid, and offers to present all arguments if needed.

Root Howell Washington Booth Elihu Hoot General Staff Army Chattanooga Becura Tennessee Elihu Root Washington, D C Atlanta War Department Nea Southeastern Gulf States Sherman Norfolk Wumington N C Charleston Savannah Jacksonville Pensacola New Orleans South Evan P Howell

Howe the Photographer Portrait Delivery Deadline

Howe the photographer guarantees delivery of portraits by the 24th for all orders placed on or before the 18th Inst. Located at 117 North Pryor Street.

Christmas Holiday Rates by W and A R R and Nashville

The Western and Atlantic railroad and the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway offer reduced holiday excursion tickets. School and college tickets run December 16 to 24 with final limit January 8 1904, require certificates from teachers or principals. General holiday tickets valid December 23 to January 1 1904 with limit January 4 1904 to all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers incl St Louis. Contact any W and A agent or CHAS E Harman G P A Atlanta or F Smith T M for details.

Western and Atlantic Railroad Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Mississippi Ohio Potomac W and Chas E. Harman G P. A Atlanta F. Smith T. M

Burglars Blow Open Courtney Manufacturing Vault

December 16 report from Greenville unneeville notes the Courtney Manufacturing vault at Newry was blasted open last night. Officials estimate cash stolen around a hundred dollars. Authorities say professionals likely carried out the job and have found no burglars.

Greenville Unneeville Gbc Courtney Manufacturing Company Newry

Saving Bank Path to Wealth Tested by Personal Choice

Money getting a business which most people can follow. To be successful means persistent work, self-repeal, and a systematic scheme of saving. But there is no plan that brings more satisfactory rewards than savings bank. Test this matter for yourself.

Savings Bank

Roads to Merge Local Offices

The Rock Island and Frisco offices in Atlanta will consolidate January 1 under one management. Freight operations will be led by T. C. Tipton, with C. A. Forrest and J. W. Branch assisting. Frisco offices move to 24 Decatur Street. Passenger staff may shift, with several current local agents likely retained for the joint system. The new Rock Island Frisco system will align lines but keep separate management in practice.

Rock Island Frisco Atlanta T. C. Tipton Rock Teland Consolidated Systems Mr. Tipton C. A. Forrest Systeme W. F. Saunders F. B. Clark L. Parrott W. M. Anderson Liiely Bock Island Toth Aiong

Nine Prisoners Escape Holmesburg Jail Story

Nine convicts escaped from the Holmesburg house of correction near Philadelphia in a county wide manhunt. The escapees, in striped uniforms, pulled an iron bar from a cell window and leaped twenty five feet to the ground. They were all short term prisoners and seized clothing to disguise themselves.

Pennsylvania County Philadelphia House of Correction Holmesburg

Fate of Cribb Determined by Governor and Commission

Lee Cribb must be hanged Friday after a governor backed decision by a state commission under the Slaton law. The panel found no insanity and Cribb has no recourse. Separately, a pardon was recommended for Frank Kemp, convicted of murder in 1898, but the governor has not acted.

Lee Cribb Terrell Reas Son Cribb Joseph M. Terrell Atlante Chatham County Prison James B Baird J L Walheer Elton Osborne Savannah Frank Kemp Marion County Tfe Kemp Cook Comrafgeon

Wally Wanderoon And His Story Telling Machine

Juvenile tale by Joel Chandler Harris with full illustrations by Karl Moseley. Published by John M. Miller Company at 49 Marietta Street, Atlanta. Price 51.60 plus 16 cents postage. Extra.

Wally Wanderoon Joel Chandler Harrie Karl Moseley John M. Miller Company Marietta Street Atlanta

Reduced Holiday Rates Via the Southern Railway

The Southern Railway offers December 18 to 22 tickets at one fare and one-third plus 25 cents for round trip to Southeast points including Washington Cincinnati Louisville and St Louis for teachers and students with a school certificate. Regular holiday rates to all and final limit January 4 1904. Call Union Depot or City Ticket Office for details.

Southern Rallway Southern Railway Washington Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Union Depot J.C. Beams JR DPA Avanta

Merchants and Farmers Clanse reads Mallory's plow ad

A brief notice on page 9 highlights Mallory's plow advertisement read by merchants and farmers. The item emphasizes the promotional angle and local interest in agricultural implements.

Mallory

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