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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1904

Page

15

Summer School Funds Secure at State University

State School Commissioner W B Merritt received a letter from Dr Samuel A Green agent of the Peabody fund authorizing a 1500 draw to conduct the summer school at the state university. The contribution was secured largely through Hon Hoke Smith and Athens is expected to contribute with possible help from the Southern Education Board, making the outlook encouraging.

W. B Merritt Bymuel A. Green Peabody Fund State University Merritt Hoke Smith Athens Southern Education Board

The Grand and Bijou Theaters Feature Strong Seasonal Lineup

The Grand offers the Four Cohans in a three performance engagement blending vaudeville and musical comedy with George Cohan and Miss Josephine Cohan leading a 70 member cast. Isadore Rush returns as Lady Holyrood in Floradora next week. At the Grand box office Mansfield’s Old Heidelberg draws strong anticipation. The Bijou hosts Wells Dunne Harlan in A Contented Woman with witty lines and strong musical numbers, and previews Lighthouse by the Sea for next week. Boston dispatch notes Hearst movement leaders in New England aligning Bryan supporters.

Four Cohans George Cohan Atlanta Josephine Cohan New York Messrs Cisher Hyley Isadore Rush Lady Holyrood Miss Rush Mansfield Grand Old Heidelberg Wells- Dunne-Harlan Company Wells Dunne Harlan Bessie Glitz John Sarly

Columbus City Goes From Ways in Roache Yard Launch

Chester Pa February 11 The steam ship City of Columbus was launched today at Roache's ship yard after two failed attempts when the vessel stuck on the ways previously.

Chester City of Columbus Aay Roache

Brilliant Gate City Guard Anniversary Ball at Kimball

The Gate City Guard marked its forty ninth anniversary with a grand ball at the Kimball last night postponed from January due to a member’s death. Genial officers led by Captain L D White and Lieutenants Schmidt and Morgan presided as military and city officers in blue and gold uniforms mingled with lavish gowns as dancing began around 10 with refreshments served at intermission.

Gate City Guard Kimball L. D White R Schmidt, Jr A Morgan Fort McPherson

Valentines Stock Promises Sent to All in City

One cent to ten dollars each largest stock in town. Send amount you wish to pay and we will send full value. The Columbian Book Co. Sl Whitehall st. Rosser Thomas of Adairsville in a guest at the Kimball. B F Holder Jr Athens newspaper man registered at the Piedmont. Heyward of Charleston is at Cone. Kimball visitors Austell and wife of Austell are guests at the Aragon. Colonel C H Brand of Athens is a guest at the Piedmont. Hamilton of Rome is at the Kimball. S T Tridon of London is visiting the Aragon. Didenhoff and family of West Point Miss are stopping at the Kimball. Paul Stetson of Savannah is at the Kimball. D A Wartrous of New York is a guest at the Piedmont. John Galtin and wife of Cincinnati are stopping at the Kimball. Dr R B Boyd of Columbia is at the Piedmont. W M McClatch of Savannah registered at the Piedmont.

Valentines Columbian Book Co Whitehall Rosser Thomas Adairsville Kimball B Austell Aragon D P Hale Sandersville Kimball C H Brand Athens Piedmont Hamilton Rome Kima

New Orleans Races Meet Early Favorites In Fretful Show

New Orleans racing notes show Miss Me ton Foxy Kane and Ben Howard among first three favorites. Julius Werner and Midshipman fell at first turn injuring no one..Julius Werner ran five miles. weather clear, track heavy. Race-by-race summaries list winners and placings with odds and times across seven events.

Tullus Werther Midshipman Werner Han Awey New Orleans Miss Meton Foxy Kane Ben Howard Julius Werner Julus Werner Ora McKinney J Hennessey Wan Arnold K Livingston Moderator St Jolly Spring Fox T G Scarborough W. Henessy Alpaca McGafferty Frank Foster Robbins Rachael tVard Sabinal Maren June Colling Fuller Pat Curate I Dean Maslay Satchel Sabot Bodul Safeguard It Michaels Gus Lanka W Hennessy Frank Rice Russell Garth Lacadie Centre Emma AM Will Sheil Ij Hennessy Josie F Nimble Nag Jim Nap

PARDON AND COMMUTATION ACTIONS REPORTED BY GOVERNOR

Governor Terrell J T Stone of Morgan county acted on pardons and commutations after prison commission recommendations. John Streetman of Polk county had sentence for manslaughter reduced to release, and his medical and citizenship status restored. Several others received sentence reductions. a pardon was declined for James Troyard of Banks county for burglary.

Terrell J T Stone Morgan County John Streetman Polk County Bob Reese Colored Baker County James Troyard Banks County

White Boy Goes to Tower in Cheating Case

Victor Nuttall a 13 year old white youth previously in police court was bound over to state courts by Recorder Nash Broyles on charges of cheating and swindling. An effort will be made to place him in the county reformatory after he allegedly ate a restaurant meal and left without paying. Judge Broyles favors the reformatory placement.

Victor Nuttall Recorder Broyles Reformatory Nash Broyles Bond Young Nuttall Broyles

Seasonal forecast by region from Atlanta to Florida

Washington February 11 F Friday and Saturday SESO Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina Fair Friday and Saturday northeast winds in Virginia Fair Friday and Bat light north winds Sunday Tennessee Fair Friday warmer in extreme west portion Saturday fair warmer Eastern Florida Fair Friday except rain in extreme south portion colder in south portion Saturday fall warmer fresh north to northeast winds Western Florida Alabama Mississippi Fair Friday and Saturday warmer Saturday fresh northeast to east winds to Louisiana Fair Friday Saturday fair warmer east to southeast winds Eastern Texans Fair Friday warmer except in extreme southeast portion Saturday Increasing cloudiness possibly mainly in west portion fresh east to south winds Arkansas Kentucky Fair Friday Saturday fair warmer From Various observations Atlanta clear No signs holiday Below zero Indicates trace of rain or snow J B Marbury Local Forecaster

Washington Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Tennessee Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texans Arkansas Kentucky

Father Gunn Improves After Illness In Atlanta Visit

Short items report Father Gunn pastor of the Swred Heat church of this city improving after illness. He was recently in New Orleans where a severe cold threatened pneumonia. He was taken to Hotel Dieu and kept to bed for days. News of his distress gave general relief in Atlanta as convalescence progresses he plans to return to Atlanta early next week to officiate at Lent exercises opening next Wednesday.

Father Guns Atlanta Father Gunn Swred New Orleine Ile

Hart Sweat Blister Cures and City Communications Move

A groundbreaking patent medicine ad offers Hart Sweat Blister Cures with a 2 cent stamp sample option from Haron Cave Co Atlanta. Mayor Browell and Council discuss a pending communication about relocating the ashes of Atlanta's first mayor, and Thomas J Dell funeral plans, plus involuntary bankruptcy actions against Jeff Tucis of Lu eig electric plating works.

Hart Haron Cave Co Atlanta Jeff Tucis Lueig Electric Plating Works Lucas I Wright H J. Miler Storey Hicharda Machine Company Razer & Hynds Tomsys Banksuptcy Percy Adams O E Horton Electrical Plating

Homosassa Club to Charter and Hold Regular Meetings

The Homosassa Club agreed to become a chartered, regular organization and to hold monthly social meetings. It recently acquired a new clubhouse on the Homosassa River in Florida, with plans for alterations. Nearly all members attended a social gathering at the Durand Restaurant in Alabama Street.

Homoessassa Club Homossassa Club Alabama Street Durand Henry R Durand Homossassa River Florida Wan Homossassa

Innocence Claim in Bedford Teacher Murder Case

Conflicting views unfold in Louisville as James McDonald faces murder charges for Sarah Schaefer. Detective Reed cites a Chicago led arrest while Bedford officials present circumstantial evidence. Indiana reformatory superintendent calls McDonald either innocent or the slyest shammer in memory.

Louisville Reed Chicago James McDonald Sarah Schaefer Bedford Jeffersonville Reformatory Sherman Fisher Whittaker Indiana Reformatory McDonald

Mayor Pro Tem LaHatte Attacked by Printer on Broad Street

An incident on Broad Street near Maretta S Muther involving Mayor Pro Tem LaHatte, a printer, and bystanders ended without injuries. LaHatte, a Fulton County candidate, was speaking with two friends when the printer allegedly accused him of running a printing shop before a confrontation ensued and bystanders intervened.

LaHatte TaHatte

Financial Statement of Queen Insurance Company of America

Total assets and liabilities are itemized for the year 1902 with cash, expenditures, losses paid, and dividends. The document records the greatest insured amount, total insurance outstanding, and a notarized sworn statement by Vice President George W Burchell on January 1904.

SUMI Ei Queen Insurance Company of America Act of Incorporation Insurance Commissioner State OF New York County OF New York George W Burchell Queen Insurance Company of America W Burchell Lvieistone Kennedy Fed New York Co New York

Unclear Rival Fight In Courtroom Clash

Two men exchanged blows after a grazing facial blow as restraining parties intervened. Court casts were made again with Mr LaHatte stating he did not know the name of his antagonist.

Grurty

Fourteen Indictments Found in Rawkinsville Court

Rawkinsville General John DeLacy announces the court will adjourn Saturday as fourteen prisoners face indictments for various misdemeanors and two for murder. all parties named are Negro.

Rawkinsville Specelal Lattelior John DeLacy

Herman Knocks Out Forbes In Sixth Round Fight

Kansas City report says Kid Herman kayoed Clarence Torbes in the sixth round of a scheduled twenty round bout before the Missouri Athletic Club. Herman, favored by weight advantage, felled Torbes three times in the sixth, dominating the action.

Herman Forbes Kansas City Kid" Herman Clarence Torbes Missouri Athletic Club Torbes

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