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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
10
Merchants in Atlanta inaugurate a midweek bargain day to ease Monday sales congestion. On Thursday February 4, stores offered extensive special sales, drawing shoppers statewide. The initiative proved immensely popular, with busy clerks, crowded streets, and a citywide sense that two bargain days weekly benefits both merchants and customers.
T C Gurr formerly of Gainesville Ga and lately employed in Atlanta railroad yards was killed yesterday at about 630 am when the switch engine wheels passed over his body and severed his right foot and inflicted fatal injuries He was 19 years old and had been living in Sugar Valley Ga before moving to Gainesville He had been working as an extra car coupler for about a month and was riding on the locomotive steps when he was struck by a post near the track His father W B Gurr brought the body to Bungar Valley Ga for funeral services today
Alderman Terry and Councilman Bruce chaired a tour of proposed railroad improvements from Central Avenue eastward to Delta Place in Infant Park. The group, with engineers and officials, planned a joint session next Tuesday to hear stakeholders and prepare a report for the next council meeting.
Federal grand jury indictments in Kansas City target express agents from three large wholesale houses and liquor dealers for routing whisky into Kansas and the prohibition counties of Texas. Indictments, arrests, and forthcoming bills aim to curb shipments dodging tax stamps and Prohibition laws, per Internal Revenue Commissioner John W. Yerkes.
A brief, reflective note extols starting a chest of silver in a simple way and adding to it over time, presenting timeless patterns and guidance for gradual wealth building.
A legal note states that selling spirits at business locations without proper special tax stamps makes parties liable to prosecution. It adds that whether the sale occurred in a prohibition state does not change the law, which applies uniformly across locales.
About fifty Macon luminaries from the chamber of commerce traveled by steamboat to Hawkinsville with plans for a warm reception. The party later boarded a train after delays on the Ocmulgee, with a slate of entertainments including a Brown House smoker and speeches. Committees led welcoming efforts, and a large list of prominent participants accompanied the excursion.
Roanoke Virginia February 4 two men named William Raymond and James Donohue were arrested by W G Baldwin president of the Railway Special Agents Association charged with robbing the National Bank of Rocky Mount Virginia two weeks ago of four thousand dollars in silver. Eleven days later investigators recovered eighty one hundred dollars in silver with two thousand still missing. The suspects had buried the money near Rocky Mount and traveled from Roanoke the night before to retrieve it.
In Jacksonville on February 4 the trial of Mrs Helen William Post opened in the United States court charging fraud through mailing advertising and solicitations. The government closed its case after witnesses from several states testified to alleged benefits and cures attributed to the defendant s mental treatment.
Hawksville Georgia Feb 4 a special report says despite a recent rise in cotton prices the Hawkineville cotton mills have secured a year's supply at favorable prices and will continue to operate at full capacity.
Fulton county judge W H Hulsey may face a formal challenge to his eligibility as a Democratic candidate for ordinary after running as an independent in the last election. Hulsey concedes an error in that race and vows to abide by the primary rules, while noting no authority to bar him. The race gains interest with potential entry by W L Calhoun and the addition of E A Donahoe to La Hatte’s ticket. Wilkinson’s ticket remains with Courtland v Winn as county administrator.
A council committee in Macon resolved the conflict between Franchise Owner Kohler and Mercer baseball, allowing Mercer to use the park for cottage season while Kohler funds improvements including grandstand bleachers and a fence. The Boston team will also use the park for spring work rent free. Mercer pays a nominal sum to Kohler to cover ground improvements. Work starts tomorrow and professional ball will be in Macon this year. W. 2 H. Estes and J. T. Johnson visited for a few hours.
Columbus, Ga February 4 Special Plans by the Ladies Memorial Association will mark 186 unmarked Confederate graves in Linwood Cemetery. A report shows 652 soldiers buried there. A $128 check from Louis F Garrard funds a new marking drive. Water Works Hearing Begun in Columbus. Special Master Henry R Goethius heard bondholders suit against the city over water works. Proceedings include arguments on contract validity and the city’s right to build its own system. The hearing is expected to last several days and draws wide interest.
Exercises honoring General Gordon will be held at 10 this morning at Boys High School. Seven top students led by Professor Slaton compete for the gold medal awarded for the best speech on General Gordon. Colonel J W Austin will present the prize, with five judges named by the Robert E Lee order. Citizens and Confederate groups are invited to attend.
In Columbus Georgia on February 4 special report Jesse Autman a young white man about thirty is under arrest in Phenix City amid claims he passed two worthless checks James O Grady of Phenix City cashed one for him and B Rothschild of Columbus cashed another small check Autman says whisky was at bottom of his trouble and claims to be a clerk at Lanette Alabama opposite West Point G.
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