Atlanta Business Men to Consent to Use Names for City Council Ticket
The Atlanta Business Men's League plans to appoint a ten member committee to solicit consent from prominent city businessmen to use their names for the next city council ticket. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce would assist in gathering support, with Judge William R. Hammand noting the slate has unanimous committee approval. Candidates include Dr. L. P. Stephens, J. B. R. Smith, W. M. Middlestooks, Isaac Liebmann, John C. Reed, W. P. Hill, John W. Peacock, Hugh T. Inman, and J. M. Stephens, all recognized figures in Atlanta's business and professional community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Buainesa Men's League
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Willam R. Hameand
League
L P. Stephens
North Side
Atlanta
J. BR. Smith
South Side
Smith & Higgins
Peterg Street
W. M. Middlestooks
Isaac Liebmann
Miss Annie Wheeler Engaged to Lieutenant Fiscus
Philadelphia, February 19. Announcement of the engagement of Lieutenant W. W. Fiscus of the Nineteenth U S infantry to Miss Annie Wheeler daughter of General Joe Wheeler has been received. Fiscus and Annie Wheeler met at West Point, he served in the Santiago campaign and recovered from typhoid fever. They plan to marry once he obtains leave from the Philippines.
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Fiscus
Philadelphia
W. W. Fiscus
Nineteenth
United States Infantry
Phippines
Annie Wheeler
Joe Wheeler
Leutenant
Blanche F. Craves
Miss Wheeler
West Point
General Wheeler
Wheeler
Military Academy
Santiago
New York
Philippines
Wheeter
United States
Warren
National Daughters of the American Revolution Convenes Continental Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution open their ninth continental congress in Washington at the Grand Opera House with delegates from every state. The hall features patriotic decor, a George Washington portrait, and a large emblem of the order. Mrs Daniel Manning of New York presides, and Mrs Betty McGuire Smoot of Virginia gives the invocation.
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Daughters of Revolution
Washington
Union
Grand Opera House
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Congress
George Washington
Fi Cront
Order
Daniel Manning
New York
National Society
Congress
Betty McGuire Smoot
Virginia
Doctor's remark supports Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
An old case from Marion County Kansas shows Dr Joseph Fike recounting misdiagnosis by others for a severe throat disease. He treated a woman emigrant with Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, five bottles curing her. she later married and had three children. He praises Pierce's remedies and notes using them in his practice. The message advocates physician endorsement and health guidance from Dr Pierce Buffalo NY.
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Joseph Fike
Lost Springs
Marion Co
Kan
Rusland
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Hike
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
McKinley urges southern small farms and immigrant aid
Abner McKinley, brother of William McKinley, touring the South, urges bringing German, Irish, and Scandinavian small farmers to the region. He insists treated as citizens, they could boost land economy, diversify crops, and help northern markets with early vegetables and textile expansion, citing industry in the Carolinas and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abner McKinley
Wuliam McKinley
McKinley
Mabel McKinley
Jarvis
New York City
W. HH. Davis
Raleigh
M. C
Columbia
S. C
Atlanta
Charlotte
N.C
Minnesota
Northwest
Ohio
Waldorf
Delmonico’s
Staboard Air Line Honored by Mr McKinley on Tour
During a tour of the industrial boom era Mr McKinley paid high compliments to Messrs St John Williams and other officers of the Staboard Air Line for courtesies extended while traveling over their line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Messrs. St. John
J. Skelton
Selection by Appointment Increases Military Promotions
Washington February 19 The secretary of war sent to Senate and House military committees a draft bill to strengthen the military system and fix defects from the Spanish American War The bill advances selection based promotions one third of all promotions would be by selection The president would control tenure of staff heads and could appoint new department heads with Senate consent when efficiency requires The office reports would be retired back to the department headships
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of War
Senate
House Military Committees
Department
House
Hull
Jockey Club Fixes Dates for 1900 Racing Season
New York February 19 Stewards of the Jockey Club publish the 1900 racing schedule divided by course. Washington Jockey Club spring meets April 2 to 14 Queens County April 1 to May 4 Westchester May 5 to 26 Brooklyn May 26 to June 1 Coney Island June 1 to July 4 Brighton Beach July 6 to August 8 Saratoga August 1 to 1st Coney Island autumn August 26 to September 8 Brooklyn autumn September 10 to 29 Westchester autumn October 1 to 20 Empire City October 22 to November Queens County autumn November 5 to 15 Washington autumn November 17 to 30
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New York
Jockey Club
Washington Jockey Club
Queens County Jockey Club
Westchester Racing Association
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Coney Island Jockey Club
Populist rift as middle-of-the-road faction splits in Omaha
At an Omaha meeting tension rose between fusion critics and middle-of-the-road populists led by Parker and Weller. Anti fusionists proposed that only legal proxies be counted, with contested rolls referred to a five member panel. Bolters formed a separate meeting in Cincinnati set for May 9, while late notices issued their side of the dispute from Lincoln.
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Ver
Iowa
Tracy
Texas
Omaha
Friends of Butler
Friends of Parker
Georgia
F. A. Parker
Kentucky
R., M. Wheeler
Ohio
Newt Gresham
J. B. Osborne
J. Knot
Maine
Robert McReynolds
Arkansas
D. Clem Deaver
Nebraska
Parker
Weller
Bolters
Grand Hotel
Cincinnati
Lincoln
United States
Office Holders Not Wanted As Delegates to Convention
Montgomery February 19 Marcus Hanna advised Alabama Republicans that federal officeholders should not be sent to the June Philadelphia convention. Leaders fear the officeholding influence shapes party heads rather than the rank and file. Also notes Senate nominations including Postmasters fit Tennessee North Carolina and Alabama appointments with BE C. Nbx in Fort Payne and C. C. Robinson in Earlington.
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Montgomery
Ala
Marcus A. Hanna
Washington
Philadelphia
Senate
Tennessee
C. Cheatham
Springfield
North Carolina
J. J. Perkins
Greenville
Alabama
Fort Payne
Kentucky
C. C. Robinson
Earlington
Walter Warnell Returns to Adel After Amnesia Ordeal
Walter L Warnell, cashier of the Bank of Adel, Ga, reappears in Atlanta after a monthlong disappearance. He recalls nothing of the January events, woke sick in Louisville, worked for money, and traveled via Atlanta to Tifton and Liberty county to recover. He plans to resume duties at Adel Bank once health returns.
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Walter L. Warnell
Adel
Atlanta
W. 8
Witham
Peachtrea Street
Warnell
Louisville
Walter Warnell
Georgia
President Witham
William 3. Witham
Tifton
Liberty
Liberty County
Bank of Adel
Macon
Who said Brown's in Town and Bell
Commissioner Peck hosted an informal dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in honor of the Paris exposition commissioners. Attendees included Louis Stein New York Thomas F Graish Colorado H M Putney New Hampshire Frank Murphy New Jersey Charis A Collier Georgia Edmond Bruwert France Consul General and Adolph S Ochs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Collier
Atlanta
New York
Peck
Waldorf-Astoria ‘Hotel
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Wer
Louis Stein
Thomas F_ graish
Colorado
H. M.putney
New Hampshire
Frank Murphy
New Jersey
Charis A. Collier
Georgia
Edmond Bruwert
France
United States
Adolph 8. Ochs
Bruwert
Gordon Addresses Vets. Confederate General Calls Attention
General John B. Gordon of the United Confederate Veterans issues an order urging post and veteran units to pay heed to current messages and duties, emphasizing duty and unity within the veteran ranks amid ongoing Washington dispatches in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John B. Gordon
United Confedrate Veterans
Imperialism debate on Porto Rico bill stirs House session
The discussion centers on a proposed bill extending U S sovereignty to Puerto Rico with opponents labeling it imperialism and supporters arguing constitutional limits. Richardson urges opposition, calling the bill an act of bad faith to Puerto Ricans while Dalzell defends varied constitutional reach and questions free trade impacts. The House recesses to resume with pension legislation as the evening session begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ander
Congress
United States
Richardson
Supreme Court
Union
Constitution
Dalzell
Payne
Pennsylvania
Ways and Means Committee
Porto Rico
Philippines
Paia
Spain
Mr. Dalselt
Dalzet
Philippine Islands
Sugar Trust Aimed At Sugar Monopoly Resolutions Offered
Representative Richardson of Tennessee, minority leader, introduced two non partisan resolutions in the House to curb the sugar trust. One would bar interstate sugar shipments after six months unless profits stay under 4 percent above cost, the other would grant free entry for all sugar inputs from Puerto Rico Cuba and Hawaii. He argued the Interstate Commerce Commission has power to curb monopolies, urging a specific law to compel action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
House
Washington
Tennessee
American Sugar Refining Company
New Jersey
American Sugar Refining Company of
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Sald Commission
Porto Rico
Cuba
Hawaiian Islands
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Supreme Court
Addyston Pipe and Steel Company
E. C. Knight Company
Four Men Die In Barge Accident Off Jersey Coast
New York February 19 The barge Oaklands of 2000 tons with a Worfolk crew went down off the Jersey coast in the recent storm. Four men perished on the barge. She was formerly a three masted ship and was commanded by Captain William Hinks of Norton, Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oaklands
Tersey
New York
Jersey
William Hinks
Nortotyy
Gage Says American and English Securities Stable Amid Boer War
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage declared that American securities would not suffer materially from Boer War setbacks and English finances are strong. He noted London’s gold needs and stock sales, but said U S markets remain stable, with confidence in England’s financial strength driving calm. He also commented on pending financial legislation and the expected refunding bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
England
London
Transvaal
New York
Gage
South Africa
Mr. Gaga
Mr. Gage
Congress
House
Senate
Pazo Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief
Advertised remedy claims to cure piles without surgery with a six to fourteen day timeline. Guarantees money back if ineffective, priced at 50 cents with mail order option from Paris Medicine Co., St. Louis, MO. Includes bold claims of instant itching relief and unique sale guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pazo Uintment
Mali
Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Maryville Jurors Convict Drugstore Keeper in Murder Case
In Maryville Missouri on February 12 C A Jesse a druggist was found guilty of second degree manslaughter in the case of Griffins Daily Review editor Frank Griffin killed April 8 1898. He received a two year sentence after a sixty hour jury deliberation marked by heated debate and a near fist fight among jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Jesse
Frank Griffin
Griffins Daily Review
Boers Anticipate Major Tugela Battle, Kimberley In Sight
From Lourenco Marques dated February 2 London report says the Boers expect a large fight on the Tugela. They claim Wiltshire men took Colesberg and that 30 wagons forage and provisions were captured, while ammunition escaped. British forces attacked in two columns near Kimberley with General French breaking Boer lines, though Boers halted supply through and seized 220 cattle 100 wagons and one man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugela
London
Daily Mail
Lourenzo Marques
Pretoria
Colesberg
Kimberley
Birmbank
Boer Line Breaks at Chieveley as Brits Gain Ground
At Chieveley on Monday morning February 1 the Boer fortress line is breached. The British report a decisive success in taking the Monte Cristo position, while Boers conduct a retreat, removing guns and convoy wagons. Casualties for the British and Boers appear light. President Kruger’s son Pretorius is released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieveley
Monte Christe
Pretorius
Boer Commandant Exchanged at Arundel in Truce Deal
At Arundel on Sunday February 1 the commandant Pretorius and Boer prisoners were handed back to the Boers from Brandslaagte after a flag of truce arranged the exchange. They met with General Clements in a cordial interview before returning to their camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel
Pretorius
Brandslaagte
Clements
Mortuary notices from LaGrange and surrounding areas
Miss Mollie Glanton of LaGrange died at her sister's home and was buried in Hillview cemetery. She leaves two sisters and several brothers. A. J. Moncrief conducted funeral at the First Baptist Church grave. Also noted: John J. Roberts of Macon died. Simeon Whatley of Lee County died, aged about 97, with many descendants. He was a soldier and staunch Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Glanton
LaGrange
J. H. Glanton
W. A. Reaves
Hillview Cemetery
Chareacter
Carrie Granton
W. Avex
Messrs
Anderson
Abe
Henrty D. Grantord
Glanton
A. J. Moncrief
First Baptist Church
John J. Roberts
Jones County
Macon
Capedall
Jonas County
Ving
Simeon Whalley
Lee County
Appelika
Ala
Simeon Whatley
Lee Courcy
Elflf
Alabama
Local parish notes and sports glimpses from Macon era
A fragmented local page mentions knitting, a funeral in Atlanta, and a Brooklyn basebal scene. It recalls games weeks ago, upcoming events, and social visits among residents, with scattered names like Billy and William Jenn and a note on inviting friends to an event.
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Jason
Piedmont
Sea
Portsmouth
Florida
North
Tidewater
Mountain
Caroiinas
Discord
Scott & Bowne
Pearl
York
Walter L.warnell
Brown
Bell
Peck Dines Commissioners
Gordon
Chickamauga
H. W. Grove
Sugar Trust
Seourities
Lyman Gage
DR. Tanner & CO
Gould Building
Decatur St
Cheney
E &Rundel
Mortuary
Europe
the APOLLINARIS _CO., Ld
OWLY
Roland Ellis
C. A. Turker
Harry Fend H
Sdesa
Mardemin
Saad Sen
Park Campai
Ufaetured
Billy
Brooklyn
Boreer Ratiwas
Mari
Hare
Maren
Ant
Peveral
Baimote
Iturea
Rae
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