Year 1903 Prosperity Rise in Atlanta City Reports
City Comptroller Goldsmith details a surplus of 605,154 56 after disbursements of 1 646 888 49 and receipts of 2 249 598 20 with warrants and cash balances across multiple banks. City Marshal Riley notes a 21 776 07 excess over 1902 in taxes, licenses, and fees. City Warden Evans reports relief disbursements and thorough investigations to target genuine aid, while Commissioner Collier highlights progress in public works, stock improvements, prison needs, and machinery upgrades.
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Goldsmith
Evans
Riley
Coller
Atlanta
A¢Linta
Comptroicr
J. TL Goldsmith
Robert B. Riley
Thomas Evans
Xelume
Chanty
H. 3. Coliier
Public Works
City Comptroller
Sere Ee
Maddox-Rucker Bank
Lowry National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Atlanta National Bank
Treasury
Perpetual Charter Fund
Commissien
Robert E. Riley
Collier
HI. Collier
M. C. Martin
Mulherin Improves as Physicians Hope for Recovery
In Macon Georgia December 31 Special The condition of Hon Patrick M Mulherin Richmond county representative stricken with paralysis at the State Academy for the Blind while serving on the Investigating committee was much improved this morning Physicians credit his vitality and physical strength with aiding his care He woke and instantly recognized his wife and daughter beside the bed as Dr Elder and associates grow hopeful of a full recovery.
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Macon
Patrick M. Mulherin
Richmond County
State Academy For the Blind
Kaiser William Seeks Trouble in Danish West Indies
Washington reports Germany pressing to obtain a coaling station at St Thomas in the Danish West Indies. The United States has offered a fair price for the islands, and Denmark’s government signaled acceptance by treaty, though the rigsdagen rejected it. The issue may prevent any third party from entering the sale.
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Washington
Germany
St. Thomas
Rigsdag
Denmark 19
Florida prospers as citrus slump ends and state industries rise
A Florida resident in Atlanta praises the state's rebound from the freeze. He notes phosphate mines, timber, turpentine, and cattle boosting income, orange groves expanding, and rail shipments of fruit. He also highlights building growth and industrial demand as Florida recovers. Wil Upshaw of Forsyth visits for the Southern Educational Association session. various locals and travelers stay at Atlanta hotels, with wedding party visits and notable names frequenting the Piedmont and Kimball.
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Delleva
Florida
Peninsula
Atlanta
Cuba
Wil D. Upshaw
Forsyth
Piedmont Hotel
Southern Educational Association
Mr. Upshaw
Grortela
Monroe College
Fodyth
Corner Stone Laying for New Episcopal Church at Glenn and Kent
A new Episcopal church at Glenn and Kent streets was laid yesterday with Bishop Nelson leading ceremonies. A large congregation attended the cornerstone event, and St Andrew Mission Sunday school held Christmas exercises prior to the ceremony. The building, designed by Architect Walter Smith, is expected to be completed in about three months and will be dedicated shortly after.
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Glenn and
Kent Streets
Nelson
Episcopal Church
St. Andrew's
St. Andrew Mission Sunday School
Walter Smith
St. Andrew Chapel
Kent
Dinner of Cable Company in Atlanta Banquet
The Atlanta branch of Cable Piano Company held a banquet at its Whitehall street hall with 48 employees from North Carolina to Georgia. The evening featured a lavish menu, a musical program, and speeches by George W. Wilkins and T LaHatte. Chattanooga was invited to host next year, with Birmingham and Charleston managers also contributing. G. W. Wilking received a watch from J. W. Wallace as thanks for leadership.
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Atlanta
Cable Piano Company
Whitehall Street
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Bunting
Palme
Southern
T LaHatte
Frederick L Howe Dead Photographer Passes Away
Frederick L Howe, a well known Atlanta photographer, died yesterday afternoon at his home 47 Culberson Street. He was 44 and in frail health for some time. Funeral services are at 3 o'clock this afternoon in Barclay Brandon's chapel conducted by Rev Howard Crumley. Delegations from Maxon and Fythins lodges will attend.
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Frederick L. Howe
Culberson Street
Atlanta
Barclay & Brandon's
Howard Crumley
Hows
Maxon
Office Opens All Night As Police Chief Extends Hours
The police chief announced all night office hours following two key communications to the force. Patrolman Carliste is assigned to assist Detective Sergeant Bedford. Patrolman Cornett is made custodian. The assistant clerk becomes "Might clerk" and will work 7 PM to 7 AM in the chief's office. J A. Patterson is day clerk. Citford Hanks remains night staff.
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Carliste
Bedford
Cornett
J__A. Patterson
Citford Hanks
Masons Plan Three-Story Lodge Building in Dublin
Plans completed for a large three-story lodge and business building in Dublin Georgia to be built on a vacant lot owned by Mrs Annie Perry. Masons of the city aim to invest in a handsome lodge room on the third floor and the site is described as ideal in the December 31 special report.
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Dublin
Annie Perry
Accident at Minister’s Residence Kills Minister’s Son
Fargo Squiers, 20, son of United States Minister Squiers, was mortally wounded by Gaston Michaud, a chauffeur, during target practice at the minister’s suburban Marianna residence. A misfired 22 caliber rifle discharged after reloading, striking Squiers in the left lung. he died within half an hour. No investigation will be conducted due to the accident occurring on official premises.
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Thomas Evans
Relief Committee
City of
Atlanta
Charitbin Society
Alme House
Emee
Aclp
Casa Tme
Thomas Evaxes
Wavana
Fargo Sauters
United States
Squiers
Gaston Michaud
Marianna
Michaud
Fargo Squiers
Virginia
Mrs Sarah Conley Dead Widow of Former Governor
Mrs Sarah H Conley widow of former Governor Benjamin L Conley died yesterday morning at her home 31 Peeples street West End after a brief illness of pneumonia She was 80 years old Her husband became governor after the Civil War and later served as postmaster of Atlanta Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at St Paul Episcopal church Augusta officials will transport the body to Augusta for interment beside her husband she was a member of the Episcopal church and known for her Christian character and wide circle of friends
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Sarah H. Conley
Benjamin L. Conley
Conley
Episcopal Church
Augusta
St. Paul Episcopal Church
License Wins At Norfolk In No License Campaign
Roanoke Va December 31 In an election here on the question of license versus no license for saloons the license ticket won by a total majority of 982 The wets carried every word in the city Several hundred women and children led by a drum and fife band marched through the streets all day bearing banners advocating no license
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Roanoke
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St R'y
Health Department
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Trurden
Jim Blacksmith
Ita
H. L. Collier
Syok
P. M. Mulherin
Kaiser William
St Thomas
State Department
Mra. J. A. Rather
Haunted
N. C
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Charlton ‘Si. Partie
Wommbus
Kimball
James H. Taylog
Hawkineville
D. Dismuke, Je
Thomasville
Hugh Arnold
Tse Birabeyt
Bree Heater
W. B. Shadburn
D. W. Shadour
J.T. Shadburn
Buford
City
H. L Smith
Seattle, Wash
Piedmont
Dave Harvard
Gc Cochran, Ga
R. L. Yauiaras
Qritan
Himba
H. C. Fisher
Newnan
The
W. T. Harrie
United States Commissioner of Education
Hazelston Ewan Ter Te
Piedmon Ooter Ds Rentater
Daniel W. Meadow
Danielsville
Ality
R. T. Fouche
Rome
Kinbell
Ww. A. Pardee
Valdosta
Edgar Gardner Murphey
Montgomery
Ala
Arnetye
West Point
Esmball
Lane
Wire
Raletka
Pansadena
Cal
Witat
Piedmon
Muse
Whitehall
Dinner OF Cable Company
Fores
Pyator Masons
Salotica
Turkey
Bavana
Pete
Sarah Conley
Norfolk
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