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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
10
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Dr W W Landrum pastor of First Baptist Atlanta may be invited to lead Boston’s First Baptist Church a wealthier historic post. Committee from Boston talked with him in Atlanta but he gave no commitment while noting he remains an Atlanta man. The Boston church, dating to 1650s, is located on Commonwealth Avenue and valued at about half a million dollars.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Dr. Gu ler Granby Hillyer, aged Baptist minister, who died Monday morning. The body was taken to Forsyth for interment as several addresses were delivered at the service.
A license inspector pressed R F Graves of No Name Hat Mfg Co Orange Valley New Jersey in a city court for doing business without a license. The case tests the law and could set precedent affecting many itinerant salesmen who come to Atlanta.
Funeral services yesterday at 4 pm for the late Dr Hillyer held at Second Baptist Church on South Pryor with a full choir. Mourners included Dr Henry McDonald, Dr W W LantdRum, Dr T P Bell, ex Governor Northen, and Mercer University alumni as honorary escort.
J M Leveque of The New Orleans Times-Democrat arrives in Atlanta as president McKinley guest city liaison. His Harlequin paper in New Orleans garners praise for its carnival themed edition next week. Other arrivals include Dr Thomas party from Savannah registered at the Aragon. George P Smith water works expert noted in Atlanta. W E Clark and John A Newcomb of Macon registered at the Aragon. G H Dillingham of Columbus reintered at Late AregUE- contact.
Graves, a traveling salesman based in Richmond, Va., appeared before the recorder yesterday to challenge a license requirement for his Atlanta office. He argues he sells by samples, ships orders to principals, and does not handle goods or money. The court postponed ruling until this afternoon with the city attorney set to argue.
Walter C. Lawrence of Westview Floral Company is urged to run for council from the second ward. Friends push his candidacy as he weighs the race, with expectations of a strong challenge if he enters. London-style regulator reference appears in text but is not tied to current events.
In Bennettville a Marlboro county chain gang convict fatally struck guard Amos Carter with an ax. Carter, a young man from this city, was in charge of the Fang crew. The incident occurred this afternoon and is under investigation.
Councilman Minhinnett leads a push to end a 25 percent discount on early water payments to fund urgent water mains and trunks. He cites growth and fire protection needs, seeks a $200,000 bond election, and says citizens must decide after years of opposition to bonds.
A detailed committee meeting laid plans for William Jennings Bryan's Atlanta visit next Friday. He will speak in the House of Representatives by night after a noon reception at the Kimball house. Colonel Howell and the Young Men's Democratic League organize the events with a large turnout anticipated.
The Southeastern Passenger Association held its monthly conference committee meeting with many carrier executives present. Arthur Stillwell promotes a 1300 mile Kansas City Gulf railroad plan via a new Kansas City Mexico and Orient Railway, capitalized at 1 million, aiming to connect Kansas City to Chihuahua and Topolobampo with 160 miles built. Also discussed is consolidation of southern lines into a Greater Seaboard All-Line System, opposed by John S Williams and Continental Trust efforts.
Syndicates owning Seaboard Air Line interests resist a management committee plan led by John S Williams and others including 8 TD Warfield of Continental Trust. Western roads prepare to counter eastern trunk lines on trans Miss to keep prorate pricing. Baltimore and Ohio engineers protest wage changes set for March 1 demanding higher pay and longer work limits.
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