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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1900

Page

6

Georgia Monument Fund Gathers Small Donations Nationwide

The Brumby bronze monument fund in Atlanta reports $1545 raised including yesterday’s $128.95, with many gifts from 10 cents to 25 dollars. A Newark New Jersey donor sent $25, other gifts came from Mayor R. Brown of Albany and H. E. W. Palmer among many Atlanta company employees. The effort, urged by an editorial, aims to honor Georgia’s Brumby with a prominent monument and expects rapid gains as unsolicited contributions continue.

Brumby Monument Fund Constitution Georgia Hhe Association Atlanta Joyner Emelia EK. Schwartze Summit N. J Brumby Joyper 3. R. Brown Albany, Ga H. E. W. Palmer Lst Atlanta Gaslight Company Atlanta Gas Light Company L. Cosgrove W. G. Able C. E Renfree M. Renfree J. P. Ingle W. E. Besser S M. Marshal A. d'Antignac C A. Weber E. D. Carter A. L. Ward F. G. El-ington C. R. Phillips Mr. G. L Craig Miss 8. Alexander Huse Adams N Cochran T. B. Phibbs R W Wade EB. EB. Snypes B. Dunlop Be, Key T L Swords T. M. Brinendine T. G. Ivey W. A. Roberts D. F. Harwell EB R. Guard B. Bisaner W. E Kimberly G. M. Daniell P. L Guest L. Pilgrim BR. M. Wallace Bam Flynt C. ©. Langston

Railroad Notes Show Tariff Pledge Amid Western Railways

Long Island Railroad President W H Baldwin Jr visits Atlanta then Tuskegee to inspect the Normal and Industrial School. Samuel M Felton reports Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas railway receivership results, while Western railways pledge to observe interstate tariff laws and publish rates. Erie railroad reshuffles appoints several division and transportation chiefs and Justice White hands down Behlmer case ruling against long and short haul discrimination.

W. HH. Baldwin, Jr Long Island Railroad Atlanta H. M Atkinson Justice White United States Supreme Court Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Henry W. Behlmer Circuit Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit Hehlmer Summerville D. C Memphis Charleston S. C Court of Appeals Interstate Commerce Commission Alabama Midland

Local Cash Contributions List Readout

A fragmented OCR list shows numerous individuals with small monetary contributions ranging from 0 to 50 cents and one dollar. Names include Miss Bessie Gallagher Miss Lula Hall Miss Florence Harrie and D. E. Gleeson among others, suggesting a local fundraising tally or ticket collection.

Bessie Gallagher W. J. Tucker A. A. Mexwell Mies Rose Kitterer Misa Mamlo Jue Man Mian Julia Bellingrath Mies Marie Bellingrath Milas Ora Smith Maggie ‘Walters M. §. Jordan Theo F. Gary Lula Hall Florence Harrie Clara Kitterer T H. Lindsey Miss Stephens Lillian Clark Sarah Barnes R. B. Richards John T. Trimble D. E. Gleeson J. P. Flynn W. G. Jones H. G. Bass M. W. Stubbard Mary Brogan Porter Bearden Mies Brownie Harris P. BE. Bewell J. F. Armstead J. B. Schultz Mra. J. Gardner Jaks Teltlebaum Miss Alms Summer Eula Varnell Jim Moon

Chamber Opposes Tax Increase for City Services

Atlanta chamber of commerce directors at city hall oppose tax increases, urging water mains sewer needs be funded from this year's income and others cut. They propose bonds for permanent improvements and press the mayor and council to act within the charter limits. Mayor Woodward says emergency judgment lies with the council, not the chamber.

Woodward Council Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Chamber of Commerce General Council L. H. Beck T. B. Neal Jacob Haas J. K. Orr R. J. Lowry Oscar Pappenheimer Stewart F. Woodson T. 8 Business Men’s League Gererally

The Passing Throng at Grand Opera House Chicago

Augustin Thomas promotes a new play Oliver Goldsmith at the Grand Opera House in Chicago with Stuart Robson in the title role. Walter Hale, seen in Atlanta and once with Wilfred Clarke Stock, plays Edmund Burke and draws praise for his performance and artistry.

Augustin Thomas Oliver Goldsmith Grand Opera House Chicago Stuart Robson Walter Hale Edmund Burke Hale Atlanta Wilfred Clarke Lyceum Theater Tme Wigforte Jo Perinell Church Ground

Amusements highlights in Atlanta theater bills

The Marshall Comedy Company presents two more performances with The Little Beyption matinee and a double bill Verus and Adonis plus A Family Affair to close the week. Mabel Paige remains a strong local favorite. After the final act, a $25 prize drawing will be held. The French Grand Opera Company will tour from New Orleans with Faust La Julve and Romeo and Juliet, featuring grand ballet, an Angers orchestra, and a preview for Atlanta patrons. The only authentic Jeffries Shirkey fight pictures will screen at the Grand midweek. Lincoln J. Carter’s The Heart of Chicago opens three nights plus a matinee at the Columbia, promising a long road run with lavish scenery and notable stage effects. A matinee is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Waldorf-Astonia New York New England George H. Heafford Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Heafford Western Lines Boston Marshall Comedy Company Marshall Atlanta Mabel Paige French Grand Opera Company Simiar New Orleans Cltes Angers William A. Brady Thomas O'Roake Bernard Shaw George Cashel Dr. Conan Doyle Lincoln J. Carter Chicago Columbia

Smallpox on the Decrease in Alabama Towns

Special reports from Attalla Gadsden and Alabama City Alabama indicate improving smallpox conditions with few new cases. Eight deaths have occurred in Alabama City since the outbreak began. The illness remains mild and officials believe the worst is over.

Chattanooga Renn Attalla Gadsden Alabama City Ala

Jarnigan Succeeds Miller as City Health President

The Atlanta Board of Health elected Dr W C Jarnigan president and Dr C F Benson secretary at the first regular meeting of the year. A committee was formed to draft a contract with the crematory for garbage destruction. A Atlanta Society of Medicine communication urged stronger contagion controls and a bacteriologist was proposed. The meeting adjourned to Friday night with important business anticipated.

Board of Health W. C. Jarnigan C. F. Benson Miller Woodward Burton Smith Dr Jarnigan Benson Longino Rose Jarnigan Lowry John Jensen Atlanta Society of Medicine Miler Atlanta Charles F Benson Physicians of Atlanta Claude A. Smith, MD Arch Avary J. B. Baird Alex W. Stirling W. S. Goldsmith C. D. Hurt H. F P. Cooper J. C. Olmsted T. W. Hubbard Bizzell Smith L. A. Dean Bengon Inspector Straton W . Gill

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