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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1904

Page

7

Presbyterians Raise Large Sum for Hospital Appeal

Collections were taken in all Atlanta Presbyterian churches yesterday toward the hospital. North Avenue Church led with 1300 pledged for the year, likely rising to 1800 after all members respond. Moore Memorial's Rev Holderby urged healing the sick as a spiritual duty alongside preaching.

Presbyterian Hospital Atlanta North Avenue Richard Orme Flinn A RR Holderby Moore Memorial Church Goa

Lease Of Park May Cause Suit Over Gate Shares

The University of Georgia football program delays pay to lessees Macon Sharpe and W B Cummings for use of Brisbane Park during the thanksgiving game. They seek the promised 1 percent of gate receipts or about $300, and threaten suit or appeal to Dr Dudley of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association if not paid. A grandstand fire before the game led to replacement costs borne by Georgia and Auburn, with bleachers added to accommodate the crowd.

University of Georgia Brisbane Park Macon Sharpe W. B Cummings Georgia Athletic Association Dudley Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Georgia Georgia Athletics Association Dudley i Wallace Miller Esam R Ks Macon Sharp W B Cummings Wuld Auburn Sharpe and Cumings Sharpe

Will Try Church Today On Firearms Charge

Albert H. Church faces trial this afternoon for discharging firearms within city limits. The incident occurred on Christmas day when a blank cartridge fired from a firearm struck Sire L. Jackson, who died Saturday afternoon at Grady Hospital. Church was arrested Saturday on a misdemeanor state charge, which was transferred to the city docket after a conference between Police Chief Ball and Coroner Stamps. Church was released on bond.

Albert H. Church Sire Jackson Grady Nash Broyles Church John WW. Ball J. R. Stamps Church

Postmaster General Reports on Postal Service Costs and Reforms

The Postmaster General releases the annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1903, noting higher gross revenues than estimated, rapid rural free delivery expansion, and calls for postal checks and legislative changes. It details railway mail service operations, savings, salary adjustments, substitutes, and proposed reforms including new post office sites and anti fraud measures.

Congress Post Office Department Railway Lre Postal Service Cty Washington Porto Rico City of New York Department United States Windles Postal Service of Postonce Department Department of Justice

Line to Atlanta Nearer After Nashville Southern Agreement

Knoxville Tenn January 10 The Southern and Louisville and Nashville railroads end months of dispute by a compromise. Eight injunctions between the roads are dissolved, save a valuable South Knoxville right of way now in the US circuit court of appeals. The belt line project from Jellico to Knoxville aimed to connect with the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern road is halted by the settlement. The papers will be exchanged tomorrow.

Knoxville Tenn Louisville Nashville South United States Aircuit Court of Appeals Cincinnati C. D. Clark Southern Louisville and Nashville Jellico Atlanta

Worthless checks passed trigger Postmaster General inquiry

Postmaster General H. C. Payne reports investigations into counterfeit checks passed Saturday night by a single smooth individual. The text also summarizes proposed postal reforms, routines for bonding post office staff, rural free delivery expansion, and potential agency reorganizations.

Funeral for Theo D Kline of Central of Georgia

Savannah Georgia January 10 special reports the funeral of Theo D Kline general manager of the Central of Georgia railway who died at the De Soto hotel in Savannah The remains will be taken to the residence of Joseph Hull a rector of the company and arrangements hinge on the return of son Charles D Kline from Anniston The company plans mourning in its offices and potential promotion for transportation chief T S Moise follows long career spanning 46 years with multiple railroad lines and posts including general manager of the Central of Georgia since December 1903

Savannah Theoadore D. Kline Central of Georgia Railway de Soto Joseph Hull Charles D. Klina Anniston J. C. Haile The Central Cacil Gabbet Georgia Alabama Kline J. F. Hanson New York Moise Theodore D Kline Columba Charlotte and South Carolina Charlotte, Columbia and Augusta Memphis Wilmington, Columbia Atlantic Coast Line Richmond and Petersburg Tennessee Virginia Central of Georgia Montgomery and Seufaula

Judge Anderson in Critical Condition at Robertson Sanitarium

Well known attorney Judge James T. Anderson is critically ill at Robertson sanitarium. Reported complications with a ailver infection have developed into gravemic poisoning. Authorities released a statement clarifying no concealment of facts and that Saturday night’s request for a condition statement was made without the doctor’s knowledge.

James TI. Anderson Robertson Sanitarium Anderson

First Annual Festival Service at St Philip Cathedral

The first annual festival service at St Philip cathedral yesterday at 4 pm drew a huge congregation. St Philip and St Luke choirs joined under J Fowler Richardson and Gordon Graham to present a rich program including Graham's Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis and works by Randegger Richardson and Morley. Rev Knight preached on music as an ancient and vital form of prayer and thanksgiving.

St Philip Cathedral St Philip St. Luke J. Fowler Richardson Gordon Graham Graham Dimittis Randeggers Lord Richardson J. P. Hajding Morley

Newspaper Woman Polly Pry Shot At Home In Denver

Mrs. R. L Anthony known as Polly Pry, a Denver newspaper woman, was shot twice at her home. The attacker fired as she opened the door. bullets missed. She suspects the shooting stems from an article in her weekly paper.

Denver Colo R. L Anthony Polly Pry

Has Atlanta man Willson been living in Florida alive again

Information reaches Atlanta that Thomas G Willson formerly a traveling auditor for the Atlanta and West Point railroad, believed dead and buried at Westview cemetery six years, is alive in Florida. Relatives plan to exhume the coffin to verify the body, while his brother Hugh Willson travels to Florida for confirmation.

Atlanta Thomas G. Willson Alanta and West Point Railroad Westview Florida Willson Mills Street Luckie Street Willsop Atlanta and West Point Montgomery Wetumpka Ala Bright C H Swift Mr Swift Adants Wilsson Westview Cemetery Hugh Willson St. Augustine Flo Big City Hugh When Wilson

Plans Made for Atlanta Federation Anniversary Celebration

The Atlanta Federation of Trades committee approved moving the twelfth anniversary celebration from January 24 to February 10 and arranging a public installation of federation officers. Aid from James Duncan of the American Federation of Labor is sought to speak, with Jerome Jones and J W Bridwell in talks confirming their support. Walter E. Dean chaired the meeting and local speakers will also address the event.

Atlanta ‘Federation of Trades Federation James Duncan American Federation of Labor Washington Jerome Jones Bridwell Duncan Atlanta Walter HE. Dean

Dr John Kost Dies in Adrian at 66

Dr Jonn Kost former Adrian College professor and former Heidelberg University chancellor died at his Adrian home today aged 66. He had lived in Adrian forty years and gained international scientific prominence for his writings and original research.

John Kost Adrian, Mich Jonn Kost Adrian College Heidelberg University Adrian

Death notices and public addresses in Atlanta area

Dr J W Blossers travel to Chattanooga after telegram announces Samuel Loveman death in that city. Loveman died after brief illness from pneumonia, leaving wife, a six year old son, and a one year old daughter. Body to be brought to Atlanta for interment. Mrs Unity A Sutherlin dies at 62, funeral today with Hogansville interment. Gospel Hall program fills Young Mens Christian Association as Dr Theron Rice speaks on Gods Method with Man. Miss Jennie Vandenburg dies at 66 in Kirkwom. funeral today, East End interment. Captain Jack Crawford addresses prisoners in buckskin, many express admiration. Infant daughter of Pierre M and Afha Newman Bealer dies at 7 days. mother in critical condition. other daughter ill. W R Richardson, 23, dies after injuries from fall near Hawkinsville. funeral Tuesday at Dr Mixons with pallbearers and Westview burial.

J W. Blosser Chittanooga Samuel Loveman Loverman Atlanta Unity A. Sutherlin Tatnall Street R. H Sutherin Hogansille THE Young Mens Christian Association Theron H Rice W P Davis Jenni Vandenburg South Kirkwom East End Pierre M Newman Bealer My Beer Great Atlantic and Pacific Ten Tealer Messr Elberta Mrs. Bealer Wittant H Richardson Weirs Mixom Hast Point Hawkinsville Mixon Trandrum Fuller W. A. Belk Thomas F Bomar T J Donnelly F_E Donnelly Westview

Red and Black Urges Peace In Georgia Tech Feud

The Red and Black editorial from Athens urges peace between Georgia and Tech over the Thanksgiving game. It reviews recent conference talks and argues Georgia cannot drop the rivalry, proposing Tech play a morning game in Atlanta to ease tensions rather than another afternoon clash.

Georgia Tech Athens Ga Red Georgia-Tech Atlanta Black

Weather Forecast for Southern States Jan 10 Weather outlook

Washington January 10 The weather forecast covers Monday and Tuesday. Georgia expects fair conditions with fresh southwest to west winds. Virginia will have rain on Monday, then fair Tuesday with fresh southeast shifting to west winds. North and South Carolina show rain Monday and fair Tuesday with fresh southwest to south winds. Tennessee remains fair Monday morning and Tuesday with fresh southwest to west winds. Western Florida, Alabama and Mississippi: fair and cooler Monday and Tuesday with fresh northwest winds.

Washington Tueday Georgia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Florida Alabama Mississippi

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