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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1900
Page
8
Disjointed text discusses constitutional authority and rights in the context of governance. References to Congress, veto power, and liberty imply critique of political decisions and the balance between state action and individual freedoms. Mentions taxes, prices, and economic impact on industry.
School board weighs open versus closed sessions after voting to keep board meetings largely private. Plans for a new Bell Street school and bids for an eight room brick building were approved, with a request to pave grounds surrounding the new site. Rules on graduation and promotion were adopted, detailing required marks and exam rights for parents.
Walter C Lawrence, manager of the Westview Coral Company, has announced his run for city council from the second ward. A well known business man in Atlanta, he has resided here for many years and enjoys hundreds of friends who urged his announcement.
A special Board of Health meeting will convene in the chamber of commerce to decide on adopting new department rules and whether to hold an election for sanitary staff. Last Friday's session showed mixed opinions from Burton Smith De How Bizzell Mayor Woodward Captain Mill and others, with several candidates waiting to learn tonight’s outcome.
The Grand Opera House bus office opens at 9 o clock to sell and reserve Bland concert tickets on Friday evening under the Atlanta Concert Association. Professor Alexandre Petschinikoil, famed for his violin artistry, will give a recital. his appearance has drawn attention in New York, though he has been in the country only a few weeks. The notice indicates Petschakoff will be at the Grand next Monday night.
Patti sang for the war fund at Covent Garden before the Prince of Wales and a royal audience. With Alvarez she performed a duet from Romeo and Juliet while Johannes Wolff and Edward Lins accompanied. The concert raised gross receipts of £12000.
Low rate tickets from Atlanta to Birmingham for February 25 and return by March 1 go to New Orleans and Mobile, with inclusive February 2026 dates and March 14 return limit. Information and rates at the city ticket office Kimball House Corner. Brooks Worgan, District Passenger Agent. The Newby Gas Light. Carter & Gillespie Electric Co.
A testimonial style notice touts Dr Miles Nervine and Dr Miles Heart Cure as cures for grip and its after effects. It describes grip’s potential to cause pneumonia, heart trouble, and long lasting nerve debility. The letter by Mrs E R Fink claims dramatic weight loss and recovery after nine bottles, urging readers to seek the medicines with a guarantee and free booklet from the company.
Police crackdown leads Recorder and Judge Broyles to back enforcement. A minor was fined one dollar for entering poolrooms while others faced denials as officers report forged permits and mothers’ affidavits. Propertors also urged to restrain minors.
Members of Carpenters and Joiners No 317 in Atlanta meet Sunday at 10:00 AM in Federation hall then proceed to Glenn Street Baptist for a special sermon by Rev Norpass. An organizing effort for city stenographers is set, with a date for a Taemberg organized union discussion to follow. Bishop Nelson’s eighth consecration anniversary observance at St Lukes is noted with service led by Bishop Nelson. After services, ministers hold an important meeting. The Beck-Grigg Nerdwitre Campings host sixty five workers tonight at the Grand as Viola Allen debuts The Christian in Atlanta.
On February 2 Savannah residents watched Darien rioters travel toward Adrian to join the James Lumber Company labor camp. The group includes numerous named Black defendants from McIntosh County, with Lawrence Baker unique in failing to appear. bond set at 100 dollars. The convicts, both men and two women, face twelve month sentences under orders from the Supreme Court, with most securing bonds except Baker.
Henry Richardson addressed the Creve Coeur Club banquet in Peoria Illinois on February 2. About 50 guests attended the nonpartisan event. F H Richardson editor of The Avanta Journal responded to the toast honoring George Washington.
J A Thomason a white cotton mill worker was drunk and abusive toward his ill wife and resisted arrest. In the Fulton mill district he cursed women and threatened to kill an officer if jailed. Turnkey Crusselle and Officer Wells fought to restrain him. Thomason was fined for assault on the turnkey and for mill district offenses and to serve two months in the city chain gang.
A special meeting of the South Georgia Railway board in Quitman elected RCelntesh to the board and vice president, replacing J W Hopson who sold his stake. Henry G Turner joined the board in place of Jo W Hitch, as the Eng corps notes railway prospects from Greensville to Perry or Hampton Springs, with plans for a large shop, yard expansion, and equipment upgrades.
Marietta street stationer John M Miller Co offers a range of office supplies, writing papers, and miscellaneous merchandise. The shop advertises stationery items and assorted desk products suitable for home and business use.
New York February 22 two hundred Southern Surety members attended the fourteenth annual banquet at the Waldorf Astoria. Notables included John Barrett former minister to Liam John ard Lad ward Gwen commander of the Confederate Veterans camp Rev Drb i Jara as president of the Canadian Saiets Augustus tan Wyck George Gray Ward president of the St George Society Jo tara Kemure Japanese minister Consul Yohgda of Japan. President Polk toasted George Washington with three cheers. Barrett spoke on The New South in What I said to He the Ultimate East But Is Now Our Far Western Frontier.
H Girardeau Co successors to Girardeau Black rent houses collect rents repair property and manage landlord interests. They build and sell houses and vacant lots and invite patrons to visit their East Wall office for service.
An extensive testimonial style advertisement extols Cascarets as a modern laxative with claims of alleviating headaches constipation and malaria related symptoms. The piece features numerous quoted names and places praising the product and urging readers to buy and sample. The tone imitates a mass produced promotional claim from period newspapers.
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