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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1903

Page

10

Police Board Row Near a Settlement in City Hall

A compromise ordinance to delay two police board seats and the general police election until after the legislature's June session was agreed at Mayor Howell's office. The move would keep the board as is pending charter changes and the police committee report. Council members Key Warren and others pressed motions while Alderman Woodward urged ending the matter, as talks continued with City Attorney Mayson and the ordinance committee set to draft terms tomorrow.

Board of Pelwe Commissioners Howell Board of Commissioners Police Board Police Investigating Committee Board of Police Commissioners Ordinance Committee of Council James al. Mayson Warren Key Woodward Longino Counethnan Key Amorous Wwves Inman Smith Stephens Noel Pierce Girardeau Harwell Terrell Winn Hynds Holland Beck Turner Styron Breitenbuthher Asuerman Terry Breitenbacher James L. Mayson Marwell Mayson Tox Johnson Jones

Diamond valuation index debate echoes in investment rights

A pulp era suggestion argues that investing 10 diamonds grants the same inquiry rights as purchasing land. It asserts pure white stones hold cash value and urges readers to compare options, positioning r & Berkele of St Whitehall St as a guide.

Electric Road to Marietta Proposed in Cobb Fulton Counties

Secretary of State granted a charter to the Chat tahoochee Terminal Company to build an Atlanta to Marietta railway about 20 miles long with capital stock set at 250000 dollars and potential expansion to 2000000 dollars. The home office will be in Atlanta and Cobb Fulton county residents named as charter members. The project aims to connect Atlanta and Marietta, with hopes to place the line in the city center to ease passenger transfer.

Phil Cook Chattahoochee Terminal Company Atlanta Marietta Thomas A. Gramling Newt A Morns T. W. Glover John Awtry Cobb County H. F. Coallingaworth W. F Spalding Fulton Cobb

Southern States Portland Cement Company advances in Georgia

The Southern States Portland Cement Company outlines an ambitious development in Rockmart, Georgia. It highlights rare local cement rock deposits, a modern mill under chief engineer W B Bogardus, and President W P Cowham. The project includes 1600 barrels per day capacity, slate quarry operations, and rail connections to Seaboard Air Line and Southern Railway. Officers elected: Cowham president, Hawkins vice president, Van Deventer secretary, Boardman treasurer. A stockholder meeting and plant visit followed by a Capital City Club event.

Portland Cement Company Rockmart Atlanta Corps of Enginee W. B. Bogardus W .P. Cowham Jackson Mich Canada Cowhains Cowham South Southern Polk County Georgia Seaboard Air Line Southern Railway W. F. Cowham Frank Hawkins Potter A. F. McLaren Stratford Ontario Hugh F. van Deventer Knoxville Tenn Joseph Irvin David Jamieson Durham John W. Boardman Frank Hawking Capital City Club Hawkins States Borgardus Porglend Cement Company

Greater Georgia Sues Cotton Mill in Virginia Bond Case

A. J. Bradley, James F. Bradley and H. F. Bradley of Manchester Virginia filed in federal court against New Century Cotton Mill of Douglasville and related parties seeking repayment of bonds and foreclosure. Judge Newman issued a temporary restraint on bond disposal and scheduled a March 14 hearing. The suit alleges insolvency, unpaid notes of 10 000 each from 1901, depreciation of machinery, and requests foreclosure and sale of assets to satisfy debts. Attorney J S Slicer led the filing.

A. J. Bradley James F. Bradley H. F. Bradley Manchester United States New Century Cotton Mil Douglasville Joseph James Concra E. H. Thornton Atlanta W. T. Newman Mil Richmond Thornton Bul J. S Slicer

Woodward Linked to Real Estate Ventures in City

Alderman James G Woodward has joined I M Atkinson and F Preston Arkwright in business with offices in the Empire building. He holds a key role in Fulton Realty and Improvement Company which controls land in the first ward. The property, bought by Atkinson and Arkwright, sits along the city edge near a proposed Seaboard Air Line railroad right of way, though use is undecided. Rents are strong and Woodward is said to oversee operations amid supportive local sentiment.

H. M. Atkinson P. S. Arkwright James G. Woodward I. M. Atkinson F Preston Arkwright Empire Building Fulton Realty and Improvement Company First Ward Atkinson Mr. Arkwright Seaboard Air Line Railroad Alderman Woodward Adderman Woodward

Lee Gets Third Respite for Murder Case

Millard Lee, condemned for the murder of Miss Lilla Suttles, was granted a further reprieve by Governor Terrell to May 1. This marks the third delay, with a previous 30 day postponement carrying him to February 27, as a plea of insanity awaits action by the Supreme Court. Attorneys petitioned for another respite, hoping the high court will rule within sixty days.

Supreme Court Millard Lee Lilla Suttles Terrell Lee Airpreme

Splendid Convention Will Be Called To Order To Day

A local notice states an event titled Splendid Convention will be called to order today. The brief item emphasizes the opening of proceedings and invites attendees to assemble.

Greater Georgia convention banquet at Kimball tonight

Delegates arrive in Atlanta for the Greater Georgia convention with a tonight banquet at the Kimball. Notables including J. K. Orr, J. M. Terrell, Evan Howell, and Samuel Spencer to speak. menu listed. delegates from Elberton to Marietta named.

Greater Georgia North Northwest Kimball House J. K. Orr Atlanta Chamber of Commerce W. W. Landrum Clark Howell James R. Gray James L. Mayson Greater Georgia J W K. Orr Orr Shoe Company J. M. Terrell Evan P. Howell Atlanta Samuel Spencer The Southern Railway G. Gundy Jordan Georgia Railroad Commission J. P. Merry Iminers Central C. J. Haden James B. Walker Augusta Chamber of Commerce J. F. Hanson Opera of Directors the Central Railroad Hoke Smith Interior

Emigration talks as railroad agents meet in city banquet

Twenty land and industrial agents of railroads visit for emigration talks and will join the chamber of commerce banquet tonight. The paper notes a European tour for summer 1903 guided by Dr. Kerr, praising his knowledge and the opportunity to join his party. Also advertised are Valentine price cuts by John M. Miller Co and Hawkes eyewear promotions on Whitehall Street.

Elberton W. ©. Jones Thomas M. Swift McAlpin Arnold W. R. Adams C M. Heard J. E. Johnson Cuthbert J. W. Sealey M. Jacobs George McDonald R. L. Maye J. W. Stanford Munroe Joseph H. Feikner Board of Trade Clifford Walker W. H. Nunnally John M. Howell C. T. Mobley Macon Bridges Smith J. F. Hanson B. L. Martin Chamber of Commerce S. L. Jones Howard M. Smith Eugene Andersen S. H. Crump Milledgeville Peter Cline Cc. Edwards E. P. Simpson John W. Aw UN R. B. Brown Dublin T. £. Griner M. Gibson F. G. Corker J. M. Finn H. M. Stanley Buford T. C. Shadburn Cartersville John R. Scott A. Strickland P. T. Bradley J. T. Morris L.W. Reeves Gruffin David J. Bailey W. J. Kincaid J. W. Mangham W. H. Newton Blakely A. G. Powell Thomasville John Triplett E. M. Suttle J. T. Culpepper Winder W. B. McCants J B. Richards J. T. Strange A. A. Camp Arlington J. 3. Cowart Athens J. F. Rhodes J. J. A. McMahan Kerr You Mane Wu Uweasane Hawkes Whitehall Street

Coaling Stations Agreement Signed Between Cuba and United States

Havana reports President Palme signed the coaling stations pact with the United States after talks with Minister Squiers and Secretaries Sleeper and Fletcher. The Spanish and English texts were signed and sealed, with copies to Washington for delivery by Squiers. Roosevelt’s approval of Cuban amendments is noted, with publication pending further sign-off. One Dose Convinces Mozley Lemon Elixir ad follows.

Havana Palme United States Squiers Seretary Sleeper Fletcher Aelock Presiden Palma Zaldo Ely Roosevelt

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