Police Board eyes bigger staff and prisoner meals plan
At a called police board meeting the city debated a $168,152 appropriation for the next year, adding 21 officers and reviewing prisoner feeding practices. Commissioner Jones urged reform of meals, noting cost disparities with federal and Confederate prisoner rates. Chairman Fox proposed insured police, and a committee was named to study prisoner feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tones
Fox
Police Board
Jones
Wal
Terrell
Police Committee
Death by Christmas Candy in Ithaca Case
In Ithaca New York on December 31 two Casey children aged ten and thirteen were gravely ill after eating candy believed tainted with Paris green. A messenger boy delivered the box from veiled women. the box contained chocolate creams and gum drops altered to hide poison. Authorities seek the mystery women and the nurse allegedly involved while the family widow Mr Casey awaits further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
N.Y
Michael Casey
Casey
City Hospital
Morse
Dublin Ga County Politics: Candidates Hinted for Several Offices
In Dublin Georgia the county political scene heats as incumbents face contests. Sheriff E G Hicks may seek another term while John D Frince and A Peacock emerge as strong challengers. Other potential candidates include A W Livadson, Thomas Watson, Simary Wood, Collector C Homer Adams, HP Howard, James Will, George W, and Captain Vowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Poltics
G. Hicks
John D Frince
A. Peacock
Sacrift
A. W. Livadson
Thomas Watson
Simary Wood Mayeoe
Homer Adams
HP Howard
James
George W
A Countryman in Town and the Kindness of Peters Street
A bustling week between Christmas and New Year reveals small acts of charity across Mitchell, Walker, and Peters streets. A boy drops a half dollar, a police officer returns it with dignity, and Mrs. Bonnell’s servant shares a feast with inner city children, while Peters Street “bums” pool resources to aid their dying friend Pete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitch‘ell Street
Walker
Peters Street
Mitchell
Jhorgin
Lee Hote
Santa
Walker Sireck
Lil
Reteta
Ola
Avianta
Pete
Peta
Tais End
Hume
Daly Bonnet
Polles Station
Billy Bonnell
Peters Streets
FLAGMAN DIES AFTER TRAIN INCIDENT IN GEORGIA
M. D. Hudson of Atlanta, a lagman for the Southern railway, died after being injured between two freight cars near New Holland while en route between Atlanta and Charlotte. The 23 year old served in the Spanish American and Philippine insurrections. His body was moved to Douglasville for funeral rites at 10 oclock tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Hudson
Atlanta
Lagman
Southern Railway
New Holland
Charlotte
Gainesville
Gatneaville
Torcos
Hudson
G. G. Hudson
Lowe Etreet
Third
Georgia
Cuba
Philippines
Hu‘burn & Pool
Douglasvile
Eclock
Suburban Trains Schedule Change Between Atlanta and Jonesboro
Central of Georgia Railway announces effective Sunday January 3, 1904 changes to weekday and Sunday trains. Train 102 departs Atlanta at 6 26 AM, Train 103 departs Jonesboro at 7 25 AM, Train 106 departs Atlanta at 3 35 AM, and Train 109 Sundays departs Hapeville at 9 25 AM. Other trains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Jonesboro
Central of Georgia Railway
Hapeville
Nine-Year-Old Augusta Boy Dies From Toy Pistol Wound
In Augusta Georgia on December 31 special report says Ditford Worston Fischer aged nine died from lockjaw following a Christmas toy pistol injury. The minor was the only son of Mrs. Kate Houston Fischer. The initial wound was minor but developed septic poisoning and tetanus later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Bay
Augusta
Ditford Worston Fischer
Kate Houston Fischer
Richmond man's narrow escape at Iroquois Theater fire
Richard Florsheim of Richmond escaped death during the Iroquois theater fire. He left behind his hat and gloves, visiting his mother Mrs Florsheim and his brother-in-law Flegenheimer, formerly of Richmond, as Jamestown Exposition meetings in Newport News, Norfolk, Hampton, Fortemouth, and Berkeley, moved the movement toward success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchmond
Richard Florsheim
Richmond
Bulding
Florsheim
Neagn
Florehem
Flegenheimer
Newport News
Donights
Beth
Norfolk
Hampton Fortemouth
Berkeley
Money Getting and Saving Habits in a Savings Bank
The passage extols money earning as common sense but emphasizes persistent work self denial and a systematic savings plan. It suggests savings banks offer the most satisfactory results and invites readers to test the idea themselves.
Educators Hear Able Addresses at Southern Association
The second session of the Southern Educational Association opened at First Baptist Church with President Francis P. Venable and a large audience. Speakers from North Carolina to Georgia urged local taxation to fund rural schools, improve attendance, and expand public libraries and manual training in schools.
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Southern Educational Association
First Baptist Church
Francis P. Venable
Lsten
South
Charles D. Melyer
Gresnaboro
N. C
North Carolina Normal and Industrial College
Mciver
R. P. Claxton
Knoxville
Joseph & Stewart
Georgia
CE Vawter
Miller Manual Labor School
Virginia
EE Utterback
Atlanta Public Schools
Wao
G. A. Glenn
Louisville
Keeany
Atlanta
Nationa Educational
VF ‘Slaton
Brant
Walter B. 1
The
State University
Tae
Uieubje
Miss Parrish
State Normal Scngo
Hoke South
Iife
George Palody
Peaberry Fund
Venable
Association
J. W. Gainew
South Carolina
C. A. Smith
North Carolina
J. Compton
Florida
Blackwell
W.slaton
C. C. Thach
Alabama
Updegraff
Maryland
E. H. Marks
Kentucky
P. P. Claxton
Tennessee
R. Fulton
University At
Mississippi
Piedmont
Burns
Tech
Mies Agnes Morris
Dalton, Ga
Morris
Louisiana State Normal College
Department of Normal Training
Piedmont Hotel
University of Tennessee
Enn
Department of Superintendence
First Baptistichurch
J C. Compton
Leesburg
K E. A. Pound
Waycross
Department of Indietelal Education
UK First
Baptlat Church
C. U. Thach
Alabma Presbyterian Institute
Selentiie Education
C. ©. Thach
Albama Presbyterian Institute
A .H. Ford
Georgia Betoal of Technology
Hummel
A. H. Ford
DB. E. Uttarbach
B. Elmer Blerly
Florida State College
Edward Buchner
Department of Philosophy and Education
University of Alabama
Frederick N. Duncan
Emory
Zach McGee
Spartanbore
3. C
Mary Hales
Department of Philosophy and Pedagogy
City Normal School
New Orleans
Hulse
Maud N. Bhipe
San Marcos
Texas
Celestia Parrish
S A E Gather In Columbus
The fist convention of Epsilon Province of the Lima Alpha Epsi lon was convened in Columbus Georgia with Lauren Foreman of Atlanta named president by Eminent Supreme Archon Levere. The two day session includes visits to Noble Leslie DeVatie's grave and officers to be elected tomorrow.
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Columbus
Epsilon
Lima Alpha
Lauren Foreman
Atlanta
Levere
Bvenaton
Ill
Georgia
Alabama
Leslie DeVatie
Linwood
DeVatie
University of Alabama
J.B. Wray
Emory
Allen Fort, Jr
Americus
J. I. Murphey
Macon
Muscogee Club
Hiel Racine
New Year Reflections From A Watch Night Meeting
Read at midnight in Weeley church, Captain Jack Crawford’s poem and a year-end reflection describe Merry scenes and sad scenes as 1904 begins. The piece notes progress in science and construction, but laments wars and losses in Chicago and calls for hope and faith in the coming year.
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Jo Atlanta
Startua
Great Windn
Department of the Gulf
Southern
Adam
Etlok
Jack Crawford
Rene
Weeley Church
Eiseman Bros Boys Department Promotes New Styles
The Eiseman Bros store highlights a six story building with 70 000 square feet of space and promotes its boys department. Featuring Buster Brown lines in Zibelines Velvets and Serges in colors for ages 2 1/2 to 14, it touts Scotch Plaids Cheviots and unfinished Worsteds in Norfolk Suits and Sailor styles with prices ranging from 2 50 to 40 00 and emphasizes growth in sales and customer base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futire
Buster Brown
Eiseman Bros
Norfolk
Doxfords
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XMAS
Lauerens
Ae Watches
Erware
Flagman
D. Hudson
Richmond Maw
Equitable Building
Chancellor Hill
Hoke Smith
B. A
Pound
Lans
Mies
Title Guarantee and Trust Co
Empire Residing
Atlanta, Ga
Sknd
Free
Howe
Standard Oil Company
Sartan
Chicago
God
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