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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1900
Page
10
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Washington marks Washington's birthday as the national committee meets to set the convention date and trigger state and county nomination timetables. Fulton county and state committees plan meetings in early March with primaries likely mid spring, while the legislative race draws several declared candidates led by Porter King Liston Brandon and C C Houston. Clark Howell is projected as a leading senate contender, with broad support and little opposition anticipated. The Journal of Labor notes Howell's bid and predicts a smooth path to the presidency of the senate.
Mrs. M. J. Moore of Wilburton Indian Territory, a former Georgia resident, describes the shift from tribal to territorial government for the five civilized tribes. She notes white settlements increasing in the Indian country, the impact on old and young Indians, and details about Choctaw and Cheyenne schools and the Armstrong academy built in 1859 used as a Confederate hospital during the Civil War.
A Atlanta Journal editorial lauds Mr. Howell as a fit choice for Senate president citing his legislative service including three terms as representative and prior speakership. It praises his party leadership, labor friendship, and role in Labor Day celebrations. For county offices, no opposition noted except for Ordinary Hulsey and likely no contests for other posts.
Police were alerted when Selina Morris found a two year old girl outside Julia Blalock’s home at 227 Butler Street during a blizzard. The child, barely clothed, was exposed for hours while Blalock reportedly locked the house and went out. Morris took the child indoors to warm her. attempts to locate Blalock continued.
Alexander Spear of Spear & Co announces a monumental furniture sale at Trinity Avenue and Forsyth Streets after arranging purchases from Grand Rapids. The event promises unprecedented discounts, vast stock, and shipping to customers, with sales beginning tomorrow and storage options through spring.
An advertisement for Mozley’s Lemon Elixir claims to regulate the liver stomach bowels and kidneys for biliousness constipation and mala ria indigestion sick head ache sleeplessness nervous prostration fever chills debility and kidney disease. It urges ladies to use the product for natural organic regulation and notes $1 bottles available at druggists. Prepared by Dr H Mosley, Atlanta, Ga.
Recorder Nash R. Broyles will not seek the mayoralty, despite pleas from citizens. He cites contentment with his role as recorder and a strong record of clear judgment, while noting his experience as a U S commissioner and advocate for a city reform school for youth.
Officials of the Atlanta Railway and Power Company appeared before the committee on electric and other railways seeking permission to lay two tracks on Gilmer and Butler streets. One track would run about 20 feet from Gilmer and Edgewood to the carshed for barn use, exempted from a 5 percent tax under a special ordinance. A second temporary track on Bater street from Decatur to the new powerhouse would haul machinery and stay for twelve months.
Ready for spring season stock of fashionable fabrics for suitings. Ladies are urged to place orders before the rush begins. I sell imported suitings in 414 and 5 yard lengths for making up elsewhere, with shrinking and sponging free of charge. Address 8 Tonson, Si Whitehall Street.
Special Agent W W Collins of Fidelity Deposit Company, bonded for 5000, offered 100 reward as efforts to locate Kely Brinsfield continue. Manhattan Life Insurance Company says no loss to the firm. J T Prince estimates he will lose about 1100 personally. bond will cover the 5000, with other details still under review.
Hon John V Wright of Tennessee cites Peruna as a valuable remedy for catarrh and general debility in a Washington letter. Multiple testimonials from workers and professionals across New Jersey Ohio and West Virginia praise Peruna for digestive eye and urinary tract catarrh relief with improved health and weight gains.
Birmingham February 17 Governor Johnston candidate for the United States held a conference with friends opposing proposed changes to the Jefferson county primary plan. He did not object to names on the ticket, but urged a committee to oppose changes. He spoke at Florence hotel expressing confidence in defeating Senator Morgan. In Walker County primaries T. J. Long backed by Morgan supporters was elected representative, while the county will vote later on the U S senator and representatives to follow majority sentiment.
City Attorney instructed to draft ordinance embodying proposed steam heating franchise. Executive session reviewed petition of FE Woodruff et al. no formal report. Committee to reconsider Monday hoping for favorable guidance. Attorneys for petitioners argued against 2 percent clause.
Miller's Store at 39 Marietta Street invites shoppers with a friendly feeling and a broad stock. It promises fresh goods kept in stock since they sell items cheaply, suggesting a welcoming neighborhood shop for books and stationery.
Near Winnsboro South Carolina last night Daniel Smith visited the house of Ike Kelsey to arrange rent. A dispute led to beating Wesley Smith to death with a stick. Tinker, Kelley and two Kelley sisters beat him. Daniel Smith was badly beaten. Tinker Kelley and the Kelley women are jailed in Winnsboro.
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