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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1904

Page

12

Atlanta public building bill aims to reuse old federal HQ

A revised bill introduced by Congressman Livingston would lease and erect a new Atlanta post office and treasury building at a cost not exceeding 1 250 000. Upon completion the current federal building would be turned to the War Department as headquarters for the Gulf department in Atlanta.

Atlanta Livingston Congress Washington Rivas Liv Tingston Changieg Secretary of the Treasury United States United States Post Office Treasury Department Department of Justice United States Treasury War Department Department of the Gulf

Fishing Club to Leave Soon for Homosassa Trip

The Homosassa Club, an Atlanta group of anglers, plans a January 12 departure to Homosassa Florida for their annual fishing trip. They will stay away from the city until January 3, using a newly acquired waterfront house with boats and wharves. Members, well known in Atlanta, have visited Homosassa for over a decade and typically send barrels of ash and yarns to friends and readers when returning.

Homosassa Fla Atlanta

Missing man Oliver Schlosser sought in Greensville

A search is on for Oliver A. Schlosser a German landscape gardener who vanished from Greensville about ten days ago. He owed several notes totaling around four hundred dollars and recently moved from Pennsylvania to work for Mills Manufacturing Company. His whereabouts are unknown and police are requested to locate him.

Oliver A. Schlosser Greensville 3. C Schlosser Greenville Pennsylvania W. B. Moore Mills Manufacturing Company Comany Ajanta

When Knighthood Was in Flower At The Grand

Miss Roselle Knott starred as Mary Tudor in When Knighthood Was in Flower at the Grand last night, despite a severe bronchial illness that affected her voice. The play offered lively romance and melodramatic moments with Brando and Caskoden as leads. Creature the bandmaster drew strong crowds in later performances. Next week Bijou plains, Knickerbocker Girl musical, and a full slate of matinees promise continued theater vitality.

Roselle Knott Mary Tudor Realm Charles Major Mary Miss Knott Frank L. Sylvester Charles Brandon Richard Sherman Caskoden Brandon Henrys Louis Alan Rogers Wells-Dunne-Harlan Company Little Chip Otia Harlan Mary Marble Robert Harty W. H. Hatter David Andarada Frank Johnson Edna Mitchell Pearl Early

Injured Citizen McConnell Hurt in Runaway Incident

In Commerce, Gu., MM. F McConnell, a prominent local citizen, was badly injured when his horse bolted this morning. The wagon wheels struck a well, throwing him about 20 feet. Both wrists broken, head and shoulders bruised, other wounds noted. He was resting quietly by sunset.

Commerce MM. F. McConnell McConnell McConnel

Green Roberts Dies in Atlanta After Illness and War Service

Green Berry Roberts a pioneer resident of Atlanta died yesterday afternoon at 1:80 oclock at his home 234 Whitehall street after an illness of eight weeks. He was born August 30 1828 in Putnam County and lived through Shermans siege. He worked with the Macon and Western railroad and the Southern Express Company, was briefly imprisoned for Confederate ties, then released through letters from friends in Louisville. He survived by three children and two wives, with funeral at 10 am Friday at 234 Whitehall street and Oakland Cemetery burial.

Green Berry Roberts Atlanta Sherman Whitehall Street Aix Mr Roberts Ita Thena Allen Ethan and Ira Allen Lindsey Roberts Putnam County DeKalb County Henry County Georgia Arkansas Lucinda Rountree Clayton County Mattha P. Roberts Marion J. Roberts John B. Roberts Lizzie Hoskins Red Clay Nettle Hammond Lizzie Green Roberts Atlante Feneatate Macon and Western Railroad The Central Southern Express Company Express Louisville Willam A. Fuller Oakland

Mayor Sends a Telegram from Gainesville Mayors Telegram

Captain E P Howell wires the Gainesville Ga mayor with sympathy for General Longstreet’s funeral The message from Evan P Howell mayor of Atlanta expresses regret at missing the funeral and offers heartfelt sympathy to Longstreet’s wife and children for the loss to the country.

E. P. Howell Gainesville Thompson Howard Thompson Longstreet

Dr W C Fisher Dies at Bolton After Illness

Dr W C Fisher county physician for four years died at his Bolton residence one hour after resigning. age 49, born Milton County. He leaves a wife three stepchildren and three brothers. Funeral Friday at 10 from his Boston home with Rev Len G Br o ughton officiating. Interment Hollywood.

W. C. Fisher Bolton Gen A. H. Fisher Cummings L. O Fisher Board of Bunty Commissioners Dr. Fisher Milton County Atlanta Medical College Boston Len G. Broughton Marietta Broad Streets Madbris Balton Lodge Hollywood

Bank Examiner DeSaussure Resigns for New Position

George R. DeSaussure, United States bank examiner, resigns to accept an important bank role. He came to Atlanta in 1873 and built a strong local reputation. successors and possible appoints include Henry Leonard. Comptroller Ridgely praised DeSaussure’s record and noted the odds favoring Leonard for the post as southern replacements are considered.

George FR. DeSaussure United States Bank Examiner Atlanta Atlanta National Bank Regal Henry Leonard Fn Bang Livingston Aldgely Leot Ridgely The Constitution DeSaussure

Board of Education to Meet for Officer Elections

Short items note the Board of Education will meet this afternoon at 3 o clock in the Boys High School to elect officers for the year. The session is special. regular meeting is the fourth Thursday of each month. Funeral notices follow for several local residents with details on times locations and interments.

Board OF Education Boys’ High School

Banquet for American Can Company Officers Held at Aragon

Sales agents of the American Can Company hosted a southern style banquet at the Aragon Hotel last night for L. Muenah of New York, general sales agent, his assistant Mr Kilburn, and Charles Stolberg, manager of the hardware department. Diners included D B Philips Atlanta plant head, B C Summers North Carolina, W F Comer Alabama, J W Nichols Jr Florida, and W H O Rear Georgia. A large number of guests attended.

American Can Company Aragon Hotel L. Muenah New York Mr. Kilburn Charles Stolberg Tleware Southern Gales D. Br.philips Atlanta B. C. Summers North Carolina W. EF. Comer Alabama J. W. Nichols, Jr Florida W. H. O'Rear Georgia

Knowledge Nellie Waddell and Bard of Avon Beaten Favorites

Knowledge Nellie Waddell and Bard of Avon were beaten favorites at New Orleans. Weather clear and track fast. In the third race Chorus Bay stumbled late. Otis suffered a skull fracture. Fort Plain won the first race. other races listed with odds and times.

New Orleans Knowledge Nellie Waddell Bard of Avon Chorus Bay Otis Fort Plain Higgins King Munro Cedar Rapids Treubel Hobsons Choice Kingsland Tower Lolly Dally Rayge Lights Que Blegond Rach Léngo Rutter Ocklawahe Fuller Circus Girl Helgerson Blue Blaze Lampoon Commena Ora McKinney Algonquin Hist Barkelmore Irene Mac Pretorius Komomba Pierratt Miss Hume Robbins H. Phillips Our Nugget Katie Powers Miss West Pure Favor Maltoferin Offset Callahan Sven Lara Lighter Stille Ethics Mynheer Colonel Tyler Morning Star CH. Philips Mad Mullah Dusky Gannon Mies Gomez Lectic Livingston the Messenger W. Hennessy Bard of Avon HL Phillips Bud Embry Potente Malay Vesuvia Doctor Hart Black Tribune Preakness Falkland Sid Sliver Bronx Julian Major Carpenter Than Louisville Baronet Mauser Floyd K. Jas Vestry Feronia Marionetta Tah Evan Russell Fickle Saint Hardly Mogeyback Miss Golightly Acotch Thistle King Croker Ostrich Clangor Four Leafs Port Royal Jane Collins Monograph Captain Gaston St. Tammany Demurrer Satire Rachael Ward Jolly Ralph Young Pinky B Venud Victrix Star and Garter Hickory Corners Frank Rice Lady Matchiesa Wealdeman Tom Collins Miss Aubrey Hymettus Dr. Sticky Bengal the Regent Felix Bard Frank H Boaster

Injuries suit filed against Atlanta firm for 15000

In The Courts H Mccrary sues Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph for 15000 damages for injuries from a sidewalk hole on Madison avenue between Nelson and Peters streets. The suit, filed by Spencer R Atkinson, alleges the hole was created by the defendant and left unguarded. Eugene V Waynes sues Central of Georgia Railway for 12753 for loss of a dress suit case while aboard a Central train between Atlanta and Hapeville. Attorneys S D Mennettt and John S Gleaton represent him. The Fulton grand jury met, returning 23 true bills and 3 no bills from 20-some investigations, with a possible probe into Ponce de Leon Commission Co. near Expo Park. Transfers of property and charters for two companies were recorded.

H. $.McCrary Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Company Plain Hitt Madison Avenue Nelson Peters Street Spencer R. Atkinson Eugene V. Waynes Central of Georgia Hallway Company Haynes Union Depot Atlanta Hapeville S. D. Mentett John S. Gleaton Fulton County Grand Jury Ponce de Leon Commission Company Exposition Park

Oakland Race Day Stakes Attracts Favorites In Close Finishes

At Oakland track the winning favorites Macorite and Rockaway led early while Our Bessie nosed past Dainty in race one. Our Pride won the Futurity course event, with The ron runner-up. weather clear and track fast set a sharp pace for high drama across six races and a full entries list.

San Francisco Macorite Rockaway Oakland Dainty Our Bessie Our Pride Ball Theron Dugan Bir Preston Connelly Louis Wagner Sterling Towers Futurity Mocorito J. Martin Puredale Laraga Romaine Wright St Rinaldo Brennus Chorus Boy Wyoming Dandie Belle Dorice Hellas Armor Bill Pan Optima Burns Modicum Dr Birdsall Slimy Virginia Bay Labervale Dundreary Theodore L Beatidor Cracko Joe John Robert J Reynold Belle Wanderling Emma Reubell Bright Moon Tonopah Rionda Saso Indina Hupponex Dr. Bissel Tha Wayne Flyer Emily Oliver Mareilo Chorus Hoy Kickumbob F Oriente Pat Morrleasy

Poor Lands and Charowind Lead Ascot Mile and Field

At Ascot Park Los Angeles January poor lands and Charowind top weight and favorites finished first and second in the mile and a quarter hurdle handicap. Eugenia B Blissful and Lemeo also among winners as weather was clear and track fast.

Los Angeles Cal Poorlands Charowind Srat Ascot Fark Eugenia B Blissful Lemeo Mule Redfern Ulm Mountain Sharper Birkenruth Maud M Dr. Worth Lordan Ledean Mic- Mahon Charawind McHugh LimDar Jim Cp. Murphy Thind Martin Brady Plourith Foxy Grandpa Louise Menning Columbia Girl M .F. Talpey Rag Tag L Spencer Bragg Ransch Callant Dolly Hayman Eva G Slausen Celling Qinncy Feedfarn Thisbe Lewis Agnes Mac Andritius Montana Peerese Headwater Pilat Bixth Merwin J. Lewis Discuss Platinous Binnet Lou Welson Weg Noga Comulas Gold One

Subpena Issued for Perry Heath in Salt Lake Trial

Washington January 6 District Attorney Morgan H Beach disclosed a subpena was issued from this district for Perry S Heath to appear in the Machen post office cases trial in Justice Pritchard's court next Monday. The subpena reached Salt Lake City last week and Heath has not been advised of service. Beach also noted a government subpena for Heath in connection with the trial of former Representative Hamund H Driggs in Brooklyn today.

Washington Morgan H. Beach Perry S. Heath Machen Heath Hamund H. Driggs Brooklyn

Prohibition Leaders Meet in Jackson to Plan State Battle

A conference of prohibition leaders met at Judge L Brame’s Jackson office with twenty five present. They discussed plans for constitutional prohibition in the Legislature and to start campaign activity soon. A subcommittee was named to draft a memorial for both houses Monday. Judge W B Thorington of Montgomery announces bid for associate justice of the state supreme court in the upcoming primaries.

Jackson Misa Thorington Montgomery Ala W &. Thorington The State University Supreme Court

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