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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes recount discussions on promotions, staff organization, and details of army management. Mentions officers, divisions, and a failed attempt to secure changes. Also references a tragic death and a local incident.
Atlanta stockholders of the Atlanta Amusement Company debate the fate of Piedmont park exposition buildings after losses. Some advocate tearing down and selling salvage to reimburse investors, while others urge preservation for future expos. President Peters states the firm has not broken even and notes the buildings’ value to the city if kept. The next Friday stockholders’ meeting will decide whether to elect officers and plan for next year.
President Charles A. Collier of the Atlanta Business Men's League announces seven standing committees for the year as the group pursues a broad campaign to attract northern manufacturers to Atlanta. D A Tompkins, a leading North Carolina millman, plans to arrive Thursday for a conference on forming a $1,000,000 cotton mill project and other large schemes under consideration.
A testimonial from Mrs L W Bell of Minneapolis credits stopping coffee for relief from headaches and stomach troubles after switching to Postum Food Coffee. She notes a strict preparation method requiring fifteen minutes of boiling and two heaping teaspoons per person, and adds tips for housekeepers who find it weak.
Judge Lump kin of Lafayette had a narrow escape while driving from Chickamauga to Trion Factory Georgia. His buggy and horses were swept into the creek by unexpectedly high water. the horses drowned and the buggy carried away. He swam to shore and escaped. recovery of the buggy remains unclear.
The Board of Health and Dr G G Roy clash over control of the city hospital for contagious diseases. Two physicians, Dr Kennedy and Dr Hurt, each claim authority from different bodies. A special meeting reaffirmed Kennedy, pending council action to repeal a city code section. outcome remains uncertain.
Grant Jackson, a Black man charged with sending obscene letters to Recorder Broyles, was ordered held by Commissioner Colquitt to compel testimony against Chippy Broughton, suspected writer of the letter. Officers Hollingsworth and Whatley continue the investigation.
The Grady hospital trustees held their regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. Only routine business was transacted. The Superintendent reported satisfactory management and the trustees expressed pleasure with operations.
Detectives traced pawnshop receipts to Holland R Pollock a white youth and secured his confession to stealing overcoats from hotels waiting rooms pool and billiard rooms. He admitted taking eight coats after watching owners and had previously forged a railroad pass. He is held on larceny charges pending prosecution.
Death of Mrs Margaret Corrigan, longtime Atlanta resident, occurred yesterday at 365 South Pryor street six months after her husband’s death. A devout Catholic, she leaves four sons John, Thomas, William, Joseph. two daughters Mrs Margaret Blejaire and Miss Mamie Corrigan. and thirteen grandchildren. Funeral from the Church of the Immaculate Conception tomorrow morning, hour to be announced.
Edgewood avenue school teachers who have known Paul Rainwater for eight years attest to his good character. In a letter to The Constitution they describe him as a perfect gentleman, studious and thoughtful of others, hoping their testimony may influence his future amid a critical period after the fatal incident with Frank Stappey. Principal W F Johnson and teachers Ada L Brooks Addie Steinhelmer and Lucile Nolan sign the letter.
The Georgia Supreme Court reverses Judge Candler and rules that the consolidation of the Atlanta Street Railway Company and the Consolidated Street Railway Company does not violate the state constitution by defeating competition. The decision follows the Central of Georgia precedent, finding the merger generally benefits the public and does not amount to an unlawful restraint on competition. The Trust Company of Georgia v State of Georgia judgment is reversed and the injunction denied.
Moses McRea, a trusted worker of twelve years at Inman-Smith Company on North Pryor street, confessed to stealing shoes and items sold at bargains. Detectives Chasewood and Walton gathered evidence showing regular thefts. four former employees, all Black, are already serving chain gang sentences. McRea’s fall follows a period of trusted service amid prior thefts by others.
Columbia February 27 special reports Inabinet who months ago brutally murdered his father and was imprisoned at St Georges has been declared insane and removed to the asylum. He showed signs of losing reason while in jail and has terrorized the residence area with continuous unearthly screams.
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