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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1904

Page

28

Atlanta Exhibit 5 Provided For Resolution Goes To Aldermanic Board

Atlanta council yesterday adopted a resolution appropriating 5900 for advertising the city at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. The measure goes to the aldermanic board for near Thursday afternoon action amid opposition led by Alderman Amorous and criticized by Captain English. The debate centered on hot air remarks and the city’s bid to be listed among the nation’s leading cities in the model city exhibit.

Atlanta Detnerman Woodward Hyndi Corneil City of Atlante St Louis Model City Sppor Aderman Woodward Captain English English Eng Ush Howell Meyer Howell Tuolvell Owl Amorous

Rice to Run for Mayor After Fishing Club Trip

Frank P Rice returned to Atlanta from a two week Homosassa Florida outing with the Atlanta Fishing Club. He hints at a mayoral bid, saying he will be a candidate at the proper time, and notes he has not decided who else will run. He plans an active campaign when appropriate.

Frank P Rice Atlanta Homosassa Fla Mr Rice Bir Rice Meyer Dratters Vic Rice

State Gossip in Capitol Corridors Reportedly Discusses Georgia Bar Meet

Executive committee of the Georgia Bar Association met at the capitol to set preliminary plans for the next summer meeting. Attendees included Reuben Arnold, Orville A. Park, Z. D. Harrison, J. D. Kilpatrick, and J. L. Sweat with seashore venue favored at Tybee or Cumberland Island and dates moved to June 15 to 17 to avoid conflicts with legislature and state convention.

Georgia Bar Association Reuben Arnold Orville A. Park Macon Z. D. Harrison J D Kilpatrick Atlanta J. L Sweat Waycross Tybee Cumberland Island Georgia

North Carolina Ordered to Pay 27400 or Sell Railroad Stock

The U S Supreme Court favors South Dakota in the case over a 1867 mortgage on North Carolina Railroad stock securing bonds. A decree orders payment of 27400 with no interest, or sale of North Carolina’s 100 shares at public auction in Raleigh and Washington, with notices in newspapers. Justice McKenna and Day dissented.

Washington State of South Dakota North Carolna United States Supreme Court North Carolina Simon Schaefer Samuel M Schaefer New York Justice Brewer North Carollina Railroad Company Bell North Carolina Railroad Company Raleigh City of McKenna Day

Asbury Gentry May Be Caught

Governor Terrell offers a reward of 6109 for the arrest and delivery to Georgia authorities of Asbury Gentry, the Fulton county jail escapee from January 1, 1893, who murdered an elderly peddler and robbed multiple times. Gentry, a white man with five noted negro accomplices, vanished after escaping with the others, and information from Alabama leads to a potential capture and return for the death sentence. The reward also mentions Will Harper, accused in Coweta county for a January 24 killing.

Terrell Seaborn R. McCant Walton County Alabama Georgia Asbury Gentry Fulton County Gentry Shropshire Jalibra White Mattox Allata Alaama Gentry Haralson County Supreme Court Encape Safektep Hilg Ncgrbes Will Harper Win Malone Coweta

Atlanta Council Seeks Local Control Over Saloon Closings

A proposal to amend state liquor laws to let Atlanta municipal authorities decide on closing saloons on election days was introduced by Councilman Terrell and referred to the ordinance committee. The measure argues current law closes saloons in many elections, causing hardship, and seeks local control for cities with populations over 75,000, except Sunday liquor sales.

Atlanta Terrell Hynde Ty Fulton General Assembly Ijn Buchchias Elven Theron Rice Central Presbyterian Ehurch L . Ro«ser Board of Education Hep Burns Aleo Roscer Holland and Quillen Regolukon Amorous Mayson Yeas Terrell Hillburn Hynda Quillan Holland Goodwin ‘Turner Bruce Breitenbacher Howen Peters Carter Stephens Pine Merfes Formwall Street Fair Street Woodward Avenue Cherokee Avenue Glenwood Avenue Grant Street Armasta Avenue Rigdon Pew Central Avenue Hunter ‘Street Mitchell Street Hilliard and Irwin Streets Cucud and Colquitt Avenue Colquitt and Lake Avenues Arc Davla Street Hock Street Hunnicutt and Monfee Streets Poncs de Leon Myrtle Street Howell Street Pecatur Street Edgewood Willow and Stoden Culberson Street Duff Foe Fire Department Goodwin Enell Stree

City approves prison stockade sign plan and court session change

Councilman Carter moves to direct the engineer to place blue and white enamel signs with street names on the jail area. A $700 appropriation is authorized. The council adopts the resolution and amends court session times to start at 1 07 pm instead of 2 30 pm as the finance report is read twice.

Adante Carter Prion Bynds Manes

Baxter Receiver Hearing Set Before Judge Newman

Judge Newman to hear motion for appointment of a receiver for the A B Baxter company at 10 this morning. Southern Exchange made a party defendant, with orders restraining changes to assets. Creditors expect intervention from others named in the proceedings.

Newman Southern Exchange A B Baxter Nped- Moning Baxter Fta

Peruna Medicine Ad Warns of Chronic Catarrh Dangers

A vintage advertisement argues chronic catarrh plagues many residents, worst in winter with cold waves and storms. It promotes Peruna as protection and cure, claiming it prevents colds and all catarrhal illnesses, urging readers to request a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co. of Columbus Ohio.

Cauney Peruna Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio

Memorial program honors General Gordon at Boys High School

A special program organized by Professor W M Slaton will feature seven speeches by the senior class on General John B Gordon. Judges appointed by the Order of Robert E Lee will award a prize for outstanding life and character, replacing the traditional Robert E Lee medal. The event opens at 9 00 AM with a ceremony in the school hall, inviting numerous Confederate and civic groups and the general public.

John B Gordon W M. Slaton Robert H Lee Orer Ufe Robert E Lee Chcapter W L Peel Order General Lee General Gordon Wiliam Slaton Ashby Hill Clifford Steinhauer Qherry Emerson Rank Martin Max Wlensky Harrison Jones George W McCarty Theigh School Daughters of the Confederacy Children of the Confederacy United Confederate Veterans Sons of Veterans Joseph Habersham Daughters of the American Revolution Atlanta Thomas Jefferson Daughters of the American Revoluton Womans Club Federation of Womens Clubs Board of Lady Visitors board @f education Theoty Council Sinton Slaton

One Hundred Dollars Reward for Cetarch Cure

A Toledo Ohio notice offers a one hundred dollar reward for cases of cetarch that cannot be cured by Balls Cetarrh Cure. It asserts the product cures internally via blood and mucous surfaces and includes testimonials, pricing, and distributor names WEST & TRUAK WALDING KINNAN & MARVIN plus Halls Family Pills.

J Cheney Toledo Ohio West & Truak Bette

County Board Vacancies Open in Spring Primary

The county campaign heats up as two seats on the county board are set to be filled at spring primary. Longtime chairmen Judge H E Palmer and Judge D E Rosser announce they will not seek reelection, creating an open race with several potential candidates including T J Lightown, Hy Mecolat, Anthony Murphy, J L Deckey, and John W Alexander connected to Peter Street Bank.

Felton Couity Ciul H E Www Palmer D EB Rowser Nomi Palmer Wid Tutya Rosser Pel Theyehert Nesuet Dustin County Eumne T J Lex Manufictmer Ain Torake Hyn Anthony Murphy J L Deckey Carrige Deder John W Alex. Finder Peterr Street Bank Amit Lari

Eastman’s Famous Kodaks For Modern Photographers

Eastman’s famous Kodaks with late improvements and full line accessories offered by Eastman Kodak at 14 Whitehall Street. Readers invited to bend for a free catalogue and address inquiries to Eastman Kodak representatives.

Eastman Kearke Whitehall Street

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