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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1904

Page

24

Council of 1904 Begins Its Work in Atlanta

Atlanta's 1904 general council convened with Dr T D Longino as mayor pro tem. New measures included creating a council chaplain and salary-related debates. Council members sparred over credit for prior actions as they adjourned to reconvene at 7:30.

General Council T D Longino Dr Longino Haseen Board of Wealth Alderman Inman Longino

City Council Proceedings and New Year Chamber Actions

The 1903 council adjourned session opened with prayers and saw resignations accepted while Mayor Pro Tem LaHatte and Mayor Howell led oathings and readings. New aldermen were sworn in, committee assignments announced, and multiple measures referred to committees including probation for juvenile offenders and bridge projects on Magnolia Street and Edmonwood Avenue. The afternoon session continued with prayers and further discussion on ordinances and appointments.

Alder Atman Inman C. B. Witmer St Luke Church LaHatte E VY Carter Board of Health Hamilton Douglas Board of Education Holland James Longstreet Counciman Hynds Stephens Howell Harwell Aldermania General Council Longino Terry É.h Protam Pulliam Street Forsyth Street Pryor Terrell Rachel Dave Marx, DD The Iewa Tempie Atlanta Hey Several

Strickler Elected to Sixth Ward Board of Health

Dr Cyrus W Strickler won election to the sixth ward board of health, succeeding Dr H Richardson who withdrew. Strickler led over Dr A H Van Dyke by party vote amid nominations by Alderman Inman and support from Councilman Amorous, while Van Dyke drew votes from multiple aldermen and councilmen.

Cyrus W Strecker Board of Health Eixth H Richardson Richardson Woodward Jerry Hynds Charles Fo Benson Girardeau Fro Tem Longino

Ascot racing slips into 1900s mood with two year olds debuting

At Oakland and Ascot the day’s winners included Pinkerton Chub Cloche d Or and Geheimness among favorites. Early events featured three eighth mile sprints and six furlongs with Chub and Geheimness thriving as surging favorites. Entries list several horses with odds across six races and a full card of six furlong and mile contests.

Wiggs Card Co Brings Quince Pictures to Atlanta

A fragmentary ad notes Wiggs Card Co of Atlanta Georgia offering quince pictures featuring Urs Wisss Mr Wiegs and the Little Waggacs. It lists pricing as pre 50 deniers or bo. The readable text hints at a novelty card release from a local printer.

Urs Wisss Mr Wiegs Bo Agt Wiggs Card CO Atlanta Ga

Committee appointments reveal General Council 1904 structure

The first session announces reappointed park board members with one change. Committees list chairmen and members including Bridges, Goodwin, Jerrell, Stephens, Holland, Turner, Inman, Longino, Harwell, Harwell, Harwell, Woodward, Hynds, Quillian, Peters, Carter, and others. Public buildings, schools, streets, water works, and other boards show broad municipal oversight.

General Council Park Loard William B Armstrong Walter B. Ormond Bridges Bruce Breitenspiche Peters Cemetelry—Goodwin 2Harpw Tilgurn Jerrell Terrs Carter Electric and Other Railways Stephens Amoravs Harwell Goodwin Ayu Gleclric Lights Breitenbuchen Hospital Longino Chayman Quilan EuYourn Bowen Manuacturers Statistics Proight BP Itls Woodward Caurmin Hynds Harwel! Sims Hyndle Charman Peters Turner Goodwin Paprks Amprous Hollan Joe Hort Louis Newall Jerome Jones Wiliam Armstrong Police Hilburn Amorous Breitenbachers Ter- Teil Quillan Public Buildings and Grounds Bowen Hynds Quillan Public Improvements Girardeau Terry Bima Sims Quillian Turner Schools Preitenbacher Breitenbacher Holland Bruce Tak Amorous, Girardeau Carter Water Paters Turner, Terrell Board OF Electric Control Goodwin, Hynds

Oakland racing resume with first two year olds win

At Ascot in San Francisco, racing resumed in Oakland with a two year old event won by Henry Ach a Belgian Ursula WNI con. Prince Brutus second and Flyer third. Other races include seven furlongs selling Big Moore and Our Bessie leading, and a mile and sixteenth race won by Nigrette with Postion and Rosario close behind. Entries list reveals multiple horses and odds across seven races.

Gehermness F Walsh Lewis Secoml Wer Nneg J Rooker Lalrit Bri Chief Alina Lauretta Nora Bran Ascot Winfireda MetUatka Susie Chriatian Geishi Girl Amirad Skirmish Sally Goodwin Red Damsel Lourette Philips Moonstone Tom Bank Capitel Carnitat Lady Ve Seaforth Frierlem Rase Anon Fortundius Silver Fizz Falan- Theas Carmer Jim Moor Negarusca Flunpola Goldleben Fon Sasta Inspirator Pirate Slucana Ismad San Francisco Oakland Henry Ach Prince Hrutua Greenfield Flyer Wickert Captivate Planet Belle Reed Lusug Plorl. Net Abydos Tan Ourse Burns Prince Brutus Bullman M.A Powell Daly Paddy Lsnch Salable Dolth View Sacchaite Pegsy Oneill Pirellia Liberty Star Storm RAGE Constable Donovan Stewardens Reaiode Marlin Nuljal Parss Incubator Burna Dalé Green J Jones J Martin Our Bessie Yellow Tail Alvemarie Kunz Col van Ill See Busden Tullett Kitt Kelly Aunt Polly Velma Clarl Marelo Postion Rosario Larson Frank Woods Harry Beck Cu ‘Anderson Emily Mivec Cherries the Miller Pentelle Dor Jean Gravier Paddy B Jim Roberts Lif Isabelita Ethel Abbott Taroner Kelly Dolly Varden Ananie George Kuesler Young Pepper Mae Dfty Yards Gellrg Katie Walcott Tamm Hipponax Donald Mae ‘Gyle Grand Sachem el Fonse Muresca Martimas Arcade Kenilworth Burnie Bunton the Don Alice Carey Rey Dare Lurene Ulloa Achilles Hackumbob Il- Ilvon Ringleta Ore Viva Instament Prince Blazer Joe Lesser Play Ball Numelor Stuyve Prestolus

Bookies Lose To The Public At New Orleans Race Meet

New Orleans January 4 Ostich and Rainiand were beaten favorites as Footlight's Favorite won the fourth race amid suspicions of stimulant use. Stewards banned Calcutta the mare and suspended trainer WW Lewis and stable hand CUM Moffat. Jockey Co Imin died of pneumonia last night. Results: First Reckoner won, Second Pam ping Balm of Glead, Third Ostrich, Fourth Footlights Favorite, Fifth Bearpig. Today’s entries list Equity and other names for midcard races.

New Orleans Ostich Rainiand Footlight Suppea Calcutta WD Bernhardt & Co Odawaha Lewis Crms Cum Moffat Co Imin Cle Waters Helgerson Bounil Pierity Royal Pirate Hennessys Trimore Hassell Garth Callback Fleetfol Ww Fiennesmy Munro Tirst W Hicks L Comeman Jove Kitty Clydt Ds Glendon Nelle Forrest Leviathan Ian RiCh Gannon Ostrich CW Henns Preakness Hl Philips Pine Shuricake John’ Knyte Edward Hale Hexam Brown Monarch Pootlights Amenia Katie Powers Ring’ Croker It Pini Raimland Dutiful Low Cut Tive Furlanss Big Ben Hooinsy Bearpig Komonbo Picratt Thhre Allista Jim Tammany Pdnu Edwards Henry Luhrmann Jr W Fisher Sor Lampoon Butler Oia McKinney Jenkins Tlow Hymertus Barilla di Stuckes Miss Go- Ughtly

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