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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1904

Page

16

New Hospital Cornerstone Laid Amid City Ceremony

The cornerstone laying for the New Hospital for Incurables drew a large crowd on Ruth Boulevard and Woodward Avenue. Dignitaries including Mayor Howell, Rabbi Marx and Knight Templars attended as ladies fundraising for the project were praised. Separately, Judge Lumpkin postponed the injunction hearing against the hospital project, with the case to be heard next week, while lawyers for residents and hospital parties argued over the impact on property values and public health.

Ruth Boulevard Woodward Avenue Clarence Langston H. §. Brailley Fran P. Howell Charles Bayne Rabbi Marx Wingfield Sidney Lane J. B. Marshbank John Multen Atlanta J. J. Lumpkin Superior Court L. S. Roan Criminal Superior Court Hoan Lumpkin Messrs. W. A. Vorney BL. Griffin P. A. Methvin C. S. Stethyin LC. Lester Wellower F. Upshaw Rosser & Brandon

County Board To Reorganize At Regular Meeting

The county board plans a reorganization and annulling officers at the regular meeting Wednesday. A caucus of board members will occur beforehand to set the slate, with rotation likely and Judge Nf M. B. Palmer expected to become chairman. Officials to be reelected reportedly include Superintendent of Public Works T. J. Ronaldson and others, with no opposition anticipated. Also noted: a Columbus runaway marriage of Clevé Date and Clara Teek on January 3.

Board of County Commissioners Thas Nf. BE. W. Palmer Se Chaimmanship Merbents Ace T. J. Ronaldson Public Works Albert Bowell, Sr Copntr Pe Mee A Q. Turner Polteoven Reformatory T A. E. Means RL. Hope L . Rosser P. Marbut Columbus Clevé Clara Teek Talini Ja Georgia

Diamond Brooches Featured by Maier & Serkele

A jeweled brooch praised as one of the finest gifts, using only high quality diamonds. Maier & Serkele advertise at jf Whitehall Street, offering diamond brooches with designs including hearts crescents sunbursts scrolls crowns and pendants.

Maier & Serkele Whitehall Street Ewspaper Hachive

Atlanta Schools Reopen Amid New Admission Cards

Atlanta schools resume at regular time with thousands returning to classes. Over 200 children received admission cards for positions in the schools amid crowded conditions. Major Sizion and the secretary coordinated admissions. two new schools are under construction to relieve crowding and seat every child in the district.

Atlanta Sizion Slaton Tte

Broughton Attacks Tillman in Baptist Tabernacle Speech

Dr L G Broughton denounces Senator Tillman’s race lecture as pagan and reckless, calling for removal of the negro from politics. He contrasts Christian uplift with what he calls paganism and accuses Tillman of appealing to prejudice.

Dr. Broughton Senator Baptist Tabernacle L. G Senator Tilman Tilman South Sone Forth Boston Tillman Tlitan Atlanta

South Atlantic League to Meet in Columbia Monday

President Boyer of the South Atlantic Baseball league calls a meeting of team managers in Columbia S C on Monday to discuss spring and summer schedules and business. A correspondence with the Columbia chamber of commerce mentions the league's desire to have Columbia join with a team.

Columbia S.C Boyer South Atlantic Baseball League Cpming Chamber of Commerce Eague

Cannon Elected Mayor in Tallulah Falls Ward

The municipal election in Tallulah Falls Ga concluded yesterday naming Walter R Cannon as mayor for 1904 and councilmen Walter Hunnicutt H D Pitts C W Holmes G D Atkin.

Cannon Tallulah Falls Walter R. Cannon Walter Hunnicutt C. W. Holmes G. D. Atkin

Contested Sixth Ward Health Board Race Faces Deadlock

Election tonight for the sixth ward seat on the board of health pits Dr E H Richardson Dr Cyrus W Patrickler and Dr A H Van Dyke in a battle with no agreed retirement. Votes cast may require a majority of twenty one to decide while other ward vacancies and mayor pro tem selections are also noted.

Gev Yemen Board of Health E. H. Richardson Richardson Cyrus W. Atrickler A. H. van Dyke Leernet Council of 1804 Benson E. V. Carter Evventh General Council G. H. Brandon Barclay & Brandon, Undertakers Carter Brandon

Local items note several deaths and incidents

Miss Louise Cunningham dies after illness at East Fair and Kingleet residence. Mrs H C Jones dies at St Joseph infirmary aged 54. Annie Sweeney of Macon marries Thomas Philips of Mobile at Immaculate Conception church. Infant Wilke dies. interment in Curlersville. Thibaudeau announces a new baby girl at 277 Cytol. Charlie Lewis stabbed on Decatur Street. Eddie Crawford fractures leg near Piedmont Park. Georgia Jubilee Singers perform at Turner's Tabernacle for slave farm benefit.

Louise Cunningham Mornil Gort East Fair Kingleet Franklin Printing Company H.C. Jones St. Joseph Infirmary Decatur Annie Swereney Matox Thomas Philips Mobile Ala Immaculate Conception Church Father Bazin Miss Sweeney Macon Alloniz Ax. Philips Alm Dudley Wikue Bmr O. A. Wilke Lawcon Street West End Curlersville J. F. Thibadeau Cytol Avenue Yimbudeau Auwata Georgia Jubilee Singers Turner's Tabernacle Yonge Street West Point

Home Officers to Remain as Board Holds Annual Meeting

The Soldiers' Home trustees plan regular annual elections on Wednesday. Officers include Judge W. H. Bell and E. H. Thornton, with current home staff Captain L. Stage, Mrs. L. C. Blade, and Dr. J. H. King. They seek funds for a small hospital and a water main to the home, with state aid of 4500 dollars under consideration.

Soldiers’ Home W. H. Bell Jefferson E. H. Thornton Atlanta Capt W. H Harrison Amos Fox L. ©. Stage L. C. Blade J. H. King Bartow

Atlanta Sanitary Committee Urges Crematory Funding

The 1903 annual report of Atlanta’s sanitary affairs committee chaired by T D Longino urges immediate appropriation for a crematory on the Lester lot to burn city garbage. It also notes move needs for the sanitary department stables due to train shed works and commends Chief Jentzen and the inspector corps.

Council Committee On Sanitary Affairs T. D. Longino M. D General Council Lester Furnace Company Atlanta Sanitary Department Atlanta Terminal Company City of Lester Board of Health Jentzen T. Db. Longino G. ¥. Pierce M. M. Turner

Death of Lawrence Depew Brother of Senator Falls in Detroit

Lawrence Depew brother of United States Senator Chauncey M Depew of New York died at his home 5 Forrest avenue east Detroit of heart disease. He had been ailing over a year but not in immediate danger. Survived by widow two daughters and one son.

Detroit Lawrence Depew United States Channery MM. Depew New York Porrest Avenue East Depew Mr. Depew Benator Depew

Savings Bank Offers Sure Path to Success Says Adviser

The piece argues a businesslike approach to life, emphasizing persistent work and self denial through a systematic savings plan. It invites readers to test the idea with a savings bank as the most satisfactory route to reliable results.

Inspector Kilburn blasts trust firm shipbuilding loans

Albany January report by State Bank Superintendent Kilburn details aggressive, improper commitments by the Trust Company of the Republic in shipbuilding loans. He urges action to protect solvency, noting large unrated loans, collateral issues, and a near collapse prompting reorganization and stockholder losses. The New York Building Loan and Bank­ing Company is also condemned as insolvent with lavish but unlawful practices, leading to dissolution proceedings by the attorney general.

Albany WN. C Trust Company of the Republic United States Shipbuilding Company Frederick Kilburn State Dane Department Trust Company Elburn Dresser Rixon Dresser and Nixon Noty Josnes Ifa Bank Auperintendent New York Building, Loan and Banklig Company New York United States Ioana Tha Jn

Prudence Questioned in Corporate Management Case

A six month inquiry into the corporation revealed the company was in poorer financial shape than its inspectors suggested. The referee found widespread discrepancies, including false reports by officers. Justice Herrick and Justice Dugré granted retriever appointment to oversee the process.

Israel Justice Herrick Dugret Granin

Secret Wedding Shocks Chattahoochee Society

A surprise wedding occurred December 30, 1962, in Chattahoochee County between Br. G. Thompson of Eufaula Alabama and Miss Fane Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Austin. Rev L J Ballard of Columbus officiated. Thompson has since lived with his bride’s family. He returned to claim his wife yesterday.

Columbus BR. G. Thompson Eufaula Ata Fane Austin W. N. Austin Massey L. J. Ballard Thompson Chattahoochee County

Mayor Allen Sworn In As Augusta City Council Formed

The Augusta city administration begins with Mayor Allen and five new council members set to take the oath of office tomorrow. The special entry notes the new leadership taking office on January 3 in Augusta Georgia.

Allen Augusta I Allen

Fulton Courts Convene Today Amid Heavy Docket

The Dub superior court under Judge Fonte Lampkin opens with Tadge Hea aiding. City and criminal courts brace for a dense docket including about one hundred jail and bench cases and several murder trials. Fulton County grand jury meets Wednesday as Solicitors Monighan and Corrigan coordinate sessions.

Dub Fonte Joott Lampkin Frst de Viaon Cily Tadge He A. Aid Oon Ench Sif Cite Mun Indae A. F. CaThoun Peeeldang Wall By Aterieving Berish Qty Criminal Court Sessa Ks Ranchusien Calhoun Civision Ciyd Toad Wil Cfty City Criminal Court Fulton Copmly Grand Jury John Monighan Criminal Superiar Court John Corrigan

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