Council Meeting Promised A Lively Session
City council prepares for a lively meeting as members expect vocal opposition on key decisions and public input shaping the agenda.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1900
Page
6
City Council set for heated session on bonds and street links
A crowded council meeting faces a heated debate over a bond issue of 200000 for water mains and sewers and a vetoed ordinance linking street rail lines. Officials expect lively discussion on departmental appropriations and a contested tax levy despite no immediate street paving actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Council
Woodward
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Atlanta Railway Company
Certai
Infant Daughter of Mullens Dies of Pneumonia
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullens died yesterday morning at the parents home on Titton street from pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Local notices also list a Kindergarten Association meeting at 11 this morning at the Young Men's Christian Association building and a Baptist Young People's Union social Tuesday evening at 7 30 at 96 K avenue with a pastor Dr J C Solomon in attendance. The Fulton Camp of the SPAN American Volunteers meets at Telock tonight for officer elections and business. Saturday night Owen Marten, a negro, was seriously stabbed near a saloon on Marietta Street. investigators Chiles and Ivey could not determine the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mullens
L Titton Street
TNH Kindergarten Association
Young Men‘s Christtan Association
Baptist Young People's Union
Fifth Baptist Church
J. C. Solomon
K Avenue
Owen Marten
Negro
Marietta Steel
Chiles
Ivey
Mfurten
Colonel J W Rucker Funeral in Atlanta Presby Church
Funeral services for Colonel J W Rucker were held at First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta with Rev Dr Bridewell officiating. The body was placed in a vault at Westview cemetery after a large cortege of Pioneer Society members and city leaders attended. The deceased, a prominent banker and philanthropist, was praised for his charity and civic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rucker
First Presbyterian Church
Bridewell
W. B. Stradley
Trinty Church
Weatview Cemetery
Colonel Rucker
Bbridewell
Dr. Bridewell
R. F. Maddox
Pioneer Society
Isad- Ang
Maddox-Rucker Bank
Pioneers
J. F. Alexander
W. Calhoun
John H. Mecaslin
Thomas M. Clarke
Anthony Murphy
G T. Dodd
Anton Kontz
C. W. Humntcutt
C. M. Payne
L. BH. Blecktey
George Winship
W P. Inman
Augustus Shaw
W. A. Fuller
G. T. Dodd
George Scoville
Frank M. Potts
A. W. Calhoun
A. D. Adair
James E. Willams
W. P. Sisson
Amos Fox
A. P. Stewart
Walker Inman
Thomas L. Langston
H. T. Inman
W. C. Sanders
T. B. Neal
J. W. English
Nim
Kirkwood Case Hearing Rescheduled for Friday Morning
Judge J B Candler, normally presiding in Macon, is slated to hear multiple cases in Atlanta’s criminal superior court next Friday morning. The Fulton County criminal court will convene Monday at the usual hour, pending the completion of a local matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candler
Macon
City of Kirkwood
Atlanta
Fulton County Criminal Court
Night Hawks Turkey Theft Leads to Arrest in Smullian Case
A turkey theft on Gilmer Street ends with Albert Powell, a reputed Night Hawk, jailed for felonious abduction of Smullian’s missing turkey. Powell, in tears, denies the crime while Smullian seeks justice and the recovered fowl. An interdenominational colored Sunday school mass meeting is announced at Wheat Street Baptist Church with speeches by Governor Allen Candler and ex-Governor Northen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smullian
Gilmer Street
Grant
Albert Powel
Smuliians
Albert
Smulijan
Albert Powell
Jacob Schein
Piedmont Avenue
Smulluas
Schein
Turkey
Smulligan
Smulian
Wheat Street Church
Wheat Street
I. B Maxwell
Smith
Association
Allen C Candler
Northen
Hoke Smith
L. B Maxwell
A. D Candier
R. Carter
A. H. Wilson
J. M Green
A O W. Lee
W. J. Northen
P J Bryant
H. H. Proctor
Lawrence Miller
Macan
Batter Union
X. Floyd
Augusta
Daniel dies after long illness at 274 Terry Street
A Daniel, well known in the city, died yesterday morning at his home 274 Terry Street after a period of illness. Funeral services are to be held this morning with interment at Causey’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Alty
Terry Street
Causey's Cemetery
Tragedy at Paint Rock Mine: Phillips Kills Chitwood
In Almy near Paint Rock four miles from Knoxville area, Elvin Phillips shot and killed Andy Chitwood during a dispute over money. Chitwood, owner of a nearby sawmill, was on his knees when a pistol ball pierced his heart, ending the life instantly. The incident follows a friendly chat at a nearby house before the fatal confrontation. Authorities reported the shooting as a murder claim in the Paint Rock mining locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin Phillips
Andy Chitwood
Knoxville
Tenn
The
Journal and Tribune
Helenwood
Almy
Paint Rock Mines
Chitwood
Oneida
Phillips
Philips
Death of Thomas J. O'Keefe on Hunter Street
Thomas J. O'Keefe died yesterday morning after a long illness at his Hunter Street home. Born in Hamburg D C he served in the Civil War at thirteen and was wounded in the final year. Survived by wife Anna Connolly and two children Mamie and Tom O'Keefe. nephew of Dr. Dan O'Keefe. member of Catholic Knights of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. O'Keefe
Hunter Street
Mr. O'Keefe
Hamburg
D. C
Atlanta
Dan O'Keefe
Anna Connolly
Chief Connolly
O'Keefe
Catholic Knights of America
Mamie O'Keefe
Tom O'Keefe
Death of Brooks McAllister at Sixteen Years
Well known city youth Brooks McAllister aged sixteen died yesterday at his parents home 215 East Linden avenue after several weeks of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at the residence this morning at 11 o'clock with burial at Westview to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks McAllister
East Linden Avenue
Stermant
Westview
Simmons Says He Presents Facts Defends Mayor Position
Simeons asserts the press misled the public on the west side streetcar dispute and defends the mayor's veto of a connecting tracks ordinance. He details connections among Atlanta Railway and Power Company, Atlanta Railway Company, and city ordinances, arguing the mayor seeks fair conditions for public welfare and competition while opposing a perceived confidence game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Atlanta Railway Company
Journal of Saturday
Trust Company
Baltimore
West Side
Mitchell and
Broad Streets
Atlanta Railway West Side
Broad Street
Nunnally’s Corner
Nelson Street
Colling Park and Belt Railroad Company
Hart and Glazier
Atlana Railway and Power Company
First Ward
Mitchell Street
Forsyth Street
Broad ‘Street
Magnolia Street
Broad Street Bridge
Broad
Whitehall Street
Pryor Street
Loyd
Washington Street
Consolidated
Woodruff
Central
Atlanta
West Point
Carter Had His Pistol In Face Of Man At Nightclub
John C Carter a negro youth sparked a disturbance after leaving the Columbia theater Saturday night. He allegedly drew and fired a pistol at a man who tried to stop him, fled when pursued, and was arrested hiding beneath a railroad platform with the weapon nearby. Carter denies the attack claiming provocation. He faces recorder’s court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.a Boggs
Atlanta
Winnett County
Bobes
Babe Lawson
Wil Arnold
Will
Baba
Joe
Aleck Howard
Joe Simpson
Jedge
John C Carter
Central Figuran
Carter
Columbia Theater
Marietta Street
Peachtree
Reed and
Holt
Recorders ‘Court
Mrs Davis To Visit Jacksonville
Mrs Jefferson Davis will be the guest of Mrs Edwin Gardner Weed on Riverside Avenue next week during the annual fair of the Daughters of the Confederacy of Florida. The event supports the old Confederate Soldiers' home. Mrs Weed is president of the national Daughters of the Confederacy. her husband is bishop of the Florida Episcopal diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Bla
Jefferson Davis
Edwin Gardner Weed
Riverside Avenue
Daughters of the Confederacy of Florida
Confederate Soldiers’ Home
Mre Weed
Nation Society of the Daughters of the Confederacy
Florida Episcopal Diocese
Vinol Health Tonic Promises Rich Red Blood Boost
Pale women with watery blood are urged to try Vinol a tonic derived from cod liver elements dissolved in wine. The ad claims Vinol restores redness and strength, contrasts with cod liver oil, and includes customer testimonials and a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vina
Vinci
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leny
Fulton
Telock
B. Hunter Street
Joan B. Waddell
Eture
Isea
Maier & Berkele
Rocker
First Presbyterian
Kirkwood
Gyee Polmcour
Levi Mortson
Levi
Jess
Abe
Abe Smart
Recorder
Shapala
Ike
Night Hawks
Paint Rock Mine
Cheney
Thomas J. O’keefe
Brookes McAllister
Simmons
Collings Park and Belt Line
Soma
Mrs. Davis
Indi
Cates
Peo
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
A. Satzky
Prudential Building
Eiseman Bros
Atlants
Whitehall
Bats
German St
D. CG
Whitehall ST
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