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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1905

Page

7

Water board to hear committee report on water works

The board of water commissioners will hold an open session this afternoon at 8 o clock to officially receive a council committee report on the water works department. The report, signed by E V Carter W H Patterson and Charles A Wikte, urges investigation while Colonel Woodward declined to comment in advance.

Council EB. V. Carter Water Works Department Board of Water Commissioners Seston Water Board Woodward Jel E. V. Carter W. H. Patterson Charies A. Wikte Colonel Park Woodward Woodeard m Board of Water Commissionera Unis Aft

Preparations for Revival at Westminster Presbyterian

Westminster Presbyterians launch aggressive evangelistic effort with men urged to join. Pastor C R Nisbet calls church a duty for men as well as women, highlighting past neglect by men. About two thirds of fifty to seventy five men volunteered for revival support and prayer meeting committees. A series of cottage prayer meetings begins, with Wednesday union gatherings at the church and a women’s main meeting set for April 1st.

Westminster Presbyterians Westminster Presbyterian Hev. C. R. Nisbet Churca

Stroke of apoplexy kills a city widow at 96 Stonewall Street

Mrs R Mitchel aged 59 dies after a dinner collapse from apoplexy. She resided at 96 Stonewall Street and was attended by family and physicians before passing away yesterday at 9 oclock. Survived by several children including Mrs Theodore Shaw. Funeral plans to be announced on arrival of another daughter in south Florida. The community mourns her sudden death and valued character.

Savandey R. ©. Mitchel Stonewall Street Wis Speeral Policeman Shaw Tere Augiter South Florida Mfrs Mitchell

Jacksonville Crime Report: man wounds daughter. suspect flees

A white farmer named Baldw Starr and his daughter Mrs Brittle were attacked near Jacksonville Florida. Clarence Macon a Black laborer employed by Marr was identified as the assailant and fled as pursuers chased him. The incident occurred about eight miles from the city and left the daughter seriously wounded and the father dead.

Jacksonville Florida Starr Brittle Clarence Macon Marr Mason

Presbyterians in Atlanta to form union and hospital plan

Atlanta Presbyterians move toward a citywide union to coordinate church work and establish a unified Evangelistic committee. Aimed at reviving weaker churches, expanding new fields, and building a $60,000 Presbyterian hospital with Halcyon Sanitarium considered as a site.

Presbyterian University Presbyterian Hospital Presbyterians of Atlanta Duraft Presbyterian Union Church of Presbyterian Ministers’ Association Georgia Avenue Presbyterian Church Association of Presbyterian Ministers Durand Nisbet Presbyterian Church Association Hialycon Dalcyon Cain Street Walton Street Churches of the Faith Piedmont Hotel Hoke Smith

Earl of Morrley Dies at 62 in London

Earl Alvert Edmund Parker of Morrley, chairman of committee and deputy speaker of the Lords, died at age 62 in London. Also noted is British Minister Sir Martin Goesslein of Portquat, who died today in Lisbon. In Weldon North Carolina,Mrs Mountcastle, mother of Frank and Hunter Mountcastle, and Mrs J J Johnson of Savannah, widow of the Central of Georgia superintendent, died yesterday.

Earl of Morrley London Alvert Edmund Parker Committeey House of Lords Martin Goessein Lisbon Martin Lemaatehaat Hadley Goessiin T Portquat Mountcastle Weldon N. C. Columbus Mountesstle Prank E

READY FOR INVESTIGATION County Authorities To Take Up In dian Bribery Charge

County authorities prepare grand jury proceedings in Indianapolis as Prosecuting Attorney Benedict and Attorney General Miller meet to lay groundwork. Subpoenas will compel all House members to testify while an Anataias Baker bribery charge against Oscar A. Brier starts the inquiry, followed by probes into further alleged corruption.

Indianapolis Charles P. Benedict Charles W. Miller Anataias Baker Oscar A. Brier

Fender Crushes Houston's Foot in Cartouch Accident

Als February 26. Houston conduct on the Birmingham and Albany car couch was painfully hurt today. While shifting Lars with the depot he fell from a car in front of the engine. Two wheels of the engine fender passed over his foot and he was badly bruised. The engine was stripped as now as Dosibie and he was pulled out from under this injuries, while serious, are not regarded as dangerous.

Houston Talladoes Sial Kely Birmingham Atbany Cartcouch Lars

Ball Will Get Eight Votes In First Ballot For Atlanta Chief

A unnamed member of Atlanta’s police board declares that John W Ball will receive eight votes on the first ballot for police chief, defending Ball’s honesty and record while denying any board agreement or slates. He warns against politicizing the selection and urges ceasing discussions until the board acts in March.

John W. Ballwil Constitution Police Board Cerstath Ball John Ball Atlanta John Hall Atlante Tun Snather Board of Commissioners Moon Manly Whitley John W. Ball Bal

Funeral of Mrs Brewster at College Park Methodist Church

Funeral services for Mrs P H Brewster will be held at 2 PM at the College Park Methodist Church with interment in College Park Cemetery. She was the wife of P H Brewster of Donsey Brewster Howell and survived by six sons and three daughters. The funeral comes after an illness of five weeks and friends statewide mourn her loss. The Atlanta and West Point train from Newnan will stop at College Park to allow out-of-town friends to attend.

P. H. Brewster Pady Mars College Park Brewster Wewnan Newnan Atlanta West Point Brewater

Death of J R Richardson Longtime Odd Fellow Passes

John R Richardson a veteran member of Central Lodge No 28 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows died of blood poisoning at his Bellwood residence. He was seventy, worked forty five years for Atlanta and West Point Railway, and Leaves many friends. Funeral services will be at 2 oclock tomorrow afternoon at the residence, with Odd Fellows in charge. interment at Vertines.

Central Lodge of Odd Fellows John R Richardson Bellwood Central Lodge No 28 God Fellows Atlanta West Burnt Vertines Odd Fellows

Sermon at Wesley Memorial On Debt to World and God

Rev B F Oakes preached from Romans urging Christians to reject pride and ambition. He argued religion levels society, makes service to others essential, and calls for disciplined charity that aids self-reliance. He praised helpers from all faiths, including Jewish friends, who aid the poor.

B. F. Oakes ER. F. Oakes Paul United States Lunteoud Faial Ike

Beckham Denies Involvement in Jackson Hanging Affair

Kentucky Governor denies a report that Judge James Hargis solicited his moral support in the Jackson incident and related indictments in Breathitt and Jackson. He says he had no contact with the defendants or the case, and would avoid any association with the matter.

Kentucky Lexington Beckham James Hargis Breathitt County Albert Hargs Callahan Cockrill Jackson Hargis Harents Democratic State Central Jack Sona Court of Appeals

Railroad worker loses leg in hunting accident near Decatur

Cris Prater of the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops went hunting and his shotgun discharged injuring his left leg above the knee. The leg was amputated after frostbite delayed his return home to Blylex.

Decatur Ain Cris Prater Louisville and Naghridle Blylex

Lester Seriously Wounded in Talladega Fray

In Talladega Alabama on February 26 a serious stabbing occurred at a street fray. Two men named Morris, a father and son, fought with Lester and injured him near the heart. One assailant fled. no further details available.

Lester Talladega Ala Morris

Autogragy in Fighting for Its Life Across Russia

A detailed discussion on Russia's zemstvo education system, its conflict with church schooling, and the broader political struggle between bureaucratic authority and reform. The piece argues that village schools persist under zemstvo control, despite hardship, while church-supported schools falter, shaping a conservative yet progressive class dynamic within Russian society.

Rusalz Russia Zemstvo Smu Cays France Ragsja St. Petersburg Petersburg Che J Fotedenstseft Ths Zzemstvo Izemstvo Zemstves Hussia Ia Yemstvo

Weather Gleams Across Old South Regions

A fragmented weather forecast notes variable winds and fair conditions in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida. It mentions mostly fair Mondays through Tuesdays with light to moderate winds, while western Florida and eastern Texas see increasing clouds and rain in parts. Texas and Mississippi experience shifting rain chances, with cooler northerly winds in the north and generally mild trends elsewhere.

Georgia Alabama Florida Texas Norsa Mississippi

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