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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
10
Atlanta readies a mass morning meeting at the city hall to form a general charity association for relief of the poor. Prominent businessmen ministers and civic leaders signed on, aiming to standardize relief, prevent fraud, and study working conditions for future winters.
A supplementary call to form an associated charities organization was signed yesterday by fifteen leading citizens. The Charter urges all interested men to attend a 1 pm Saturday session at the chamber of commerce to plan the new organization addressing the citys care of the poor and distribution of charity. Signers include J W English R O D Spalding J E White B Bridley W G Cooper W M Crumley W H Patterson T D Stewart George S Lowndes George Muse T D Longino Joseph Hirsch J F Barclay H L Crumtey R A Homp-B.
William Cheek, 32, an Atlanta Agricultural Works employee, was killed yesterday at 4 39 pm in the forge room when a belt seized him between the belt and pulley. His mangled body was taken to Barclay and Brandon undertakers. He leaves a wife and two children at Western Heights. funeral plans were to be announced later.
Mrs. J. R. King of Marietta died Friday morning after a protracted illness culminating in pneumonia. She was formerly Miss Annie White of Atlanta, wife of J. R. King, and mother of a nine year old daughter. Funeral today at 11 o'clock in Marietta, remains to be brought to Atlanta for interment in Oakland. Pallbearers listed for gathering at Barclay & Brandon parlor.
From now until March 15 customers receive a free fancy vest with every order for a suit from Southern Tailoring Co located at 44 N Forsyth St. The offer highlights a value add to attract shoppers to this local tailoring shop.
Funeral services for John M. Holbrook, pioneer citizen, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock at Trinity Church following his death early yesterday morning. The notice notes the deceased and the location of the service.
Mr Holbrook, a prominent resident, died aged 76. The interment will be at Oak Grove. Pallbearers listed include EW Martin I Mitchell R A Hemphill Charles W Smith W Jones and Co W Dukes. Survived by two children Lula and W T Holbrook of 311 Peach Tree Street.
Dr E Brown, John White and Len G Broughton rally support for a city charity organization society. They urge participation and say they will attend the meeting tomorrow morning to aid in organizing efforts across First Methodist Second Baptist and Tabernacle Baptist churches.
A colorful city court filing centers on Charles White, a Black man known as Jack, claiming ownership of a dark blue overcoat now in J. B. Thomason’s possession. The case, filled with Sherlock Holmes style detail, questions rightful ownership after larceny allegations and nine years of claimed wear.
W Guthrie, a Civil War veteran and longtime Acworth grocer, died in his sleep after months of fear of death. He moved from Carleton, Ga ten years ago and leaves a widow and three sons, one daughter. A Fulton County Cotton Association meeting is set for 3 PM at the courthouse to organize and select delegates for the state meeting next Tuesday.
On October 10, 1904 The Constitution printed a light nature Passing Throng column about baggage handlers traveling to Florida. The article drew protests from several baggagemen who claimed the piece reflected on their character. They defend the trust and integrity of Atlanta to Florida point handlers amid concerns over miswording.
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The CedartownStandard recounts a Reconstruction era incident featuring Major J A Blance opposing General Pope’s policies. Blance delivers a fiery speech at Campbellton’s court term, is removed as solicitor general by Pope’s appointee, and swaps barbs with Lt Tittle over the order.
An Innocent Child asks if fables are like friction, and the Father answers they are fictitious narratives meant to instruct. The exchange reveals a playful, didactic tone as the Papa boasts about learning while the Child nudges toward practical talk about folk tales and quick wit.
Hon Hoke Smith departed Atlanta for Washington to study records on the Osage Indian oil lands lease issued under his Interior Department tenure. He aims to compare the documents with Secretary Hitchcock’s statements, and will await Hitchcock’s full explanation before commenting publicly. He commented only after returning from Greensboro where he had attended court.
The Golden Gate tour of the Pennsylvania railroad, a famed excursion, moved through Atlanta from Washington to New Orleans on the Southern route. The train arrived an hour and twenty minutes late, with about 100 passengers and numerous servants. Passengers planned to lodge formal complaints to the Pennsylvania company about Atlanta’s brief visit, and the Pullman train included luxuries like state rooms and baths as the party neared San Francisco and then New York. Tourist Agent H. Darnell was quoted.
Mrs Z W Beatty served as chaperon to Monty Tale, with Mayor E B Stabiman among well known figures from Atlanta Railroad days. G W Carpenter, fuel agent for Nagiville Chattanooga and Bt Torts, joined as a visitor and noted coal expertise in southern railroads. Officials say Georgia small trees fared better than feared though crop may not reach last year’s record. Pennsy plans big spend: over 23 to 27 million for new equipment, 3,000 freight cars, 12,800 existing orders, 16,200 total by year end, 37,000 locomotives via builders, extra engines at Junita shops, cash and equipment bonds to fund 3,000 western cars.
Cardinal Gibbons arrived in New Orleans on February 17 accompanied by Father Fletcher and a secretary. A party met him at Slidell and escorted him to the city. he was driven to his brother John T. Gibbons's home to rest and recover during the visit.
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