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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
4
State Treasurer R 1 Park and the State School Commission funded and sent nearly 312,000 in December payments to county school commissioners for teachers. Checks were mailed a day early and funds expected to reach all counties by tomorrow with teachers to have cash by Friday.
The Supreme Court granted Kentucky leave to file a petition for a writ of mandamus in the Caleb Powers case. The rule returns January 18, and both sides will be heard on arguments. The state seeks sending the case back to Kentucky courts to resolve jurisdiction as the sole issue.
General Joseph Wheeler was the guest of the Pleiades Club in New York City. The remarks noted that the Civil War cemented, not divided, the North and South and highlighted war records, Cuba casualties, and patriotic songs sung by club members.
A bold Christmas feature extols Russell's Soldier of the Common Good as a dramatic tale of power, heroism, and sacrifice surpassing wealth or force. It promises a timeless message of goodwill and noble deeds for readers at the Christmas season.
Six amendments to the Southern Light and Power franchise were introduced and sent to the ordinance committee on electric and other railways with directions to report next Friday at 3 PM. Council members proposed price caps and tax deductions, while granting 30 year franchises and a 2 3 percent tax schedule, with safety-focused conduit use changes.
Newton county branch of the Southern Cotton Association reports growth in county organization and steadier community clubs. Delegates were chosen for Atlanta and New Orleans conventions: Atlanta delegates include Jeffry 3, W L Gibson, Leach, A J Belcher, L J Middlebrooks, W M Boyd, W G Lummus, J W Diack. New Orleans delegates include L L Middlebrooks, W L Gibson, J W King, A J Belcher.
Walter Ballard Optical Co presents Le Maire Opera Glasses in diverse styles and prices never before offered in this market. Fresh designs in gold, silver and gilded finishes showcase new long meters and Dricar accuracy. Located at 61 Peachtree Street.
The Atlanta annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church adjourned in Gainesville and announced ministerial appointments across districts including Atlanta Central Avenue, North Atlanta, Newnan, Gainesville, Athens, Covington, Commerce, Duluth, Covington, and Rome. Presiding elders J. W Bowlin and others led selections with numerous pastors assigned to churches and circuits.
A vintage advertisement stresses urgent ordering for Rose's Whiskies before Christmas. It warns that express delivery cannot be guaranteed if orders are delayed, urges shoppers to post orders today, and touts purity and age guarantees of each brand.
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