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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1900

Page

6

Interstate commerce commission warns on rail rate increases

The thirteenth annual report highlights extensive railroad charge rises on hundreds of goods, notes inadequate enforcement of the act, and urges swift legislation. It cites financial interests behind railroads shaping policy to resist rate demoralization, warns of numerous complaints over classifications, and details factors restraining competition and redress.

Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Rot

Shields Brothers' New Bakery Ad Announcement

Shields Brothers offer the public top grade bread pastries and fancy cakes. Located at 113 White Ball Street with phone contact 1343.

Shields Brothers Whiteball Street

Brumby Monument Fund Grows From Employee Subscriptions

The Brumby monument fund expanded by 295 from employee lists at Emmons & Co Douglas & Davison and John Silvey & Co A 4 PM meeting in Chief Joyner's office will report on collected subscriptions Today's lists show Emmons Howell Cloud Fred Schaefer Guy Webb W 3 Holland Wi Quin Alten Gustaf A Anderson J F Price A W Tolgen L B Hambright total from volgas & Davison employees 1610 John Silvey & Co list includes John Silvey Co A C McHan Lyman A Redwine FR Extug W Mr Hyatt Leonard Parker John W Ward cash and others totaling 1 pee James Suee 10

Brumby Monument Fund Emmons & Co Douglas & Davison John Slivey & Co Chief Joyner MR Emmons Howell Cloud Fred Shaefer Guy Webb Holland Wi Quin Alten Gustaf A. Anderson J F Price A. W. Tolgen L. B Hambright Volgas & Davison John Silvey & Co A. C. McHan Lyman A. Redwine W. Mr. Hyatt Leonard Parker John W. Ward HR. W. Parker DD ‘Mitchell Luther Parker A. J. Young G .Bradley George W. Shel- Yorton Pee James Suee

Passing Of Two Atlanta Patriots Draws Deep Mourning

The city laments the deaths of Colonel R Maddox and Colonel J W Rucker. Tributes praise their charity, leadership, and Christian philanthropy. A widow aided by Maddox and Rucker is highlighted, alongside memories of Grady, Hammond, and other notable figures. Readers learn of soldiers in Manila and a push for cheaper interchangeable mileage tickets for southeastern businessmen.

Atlanta R . Maddox J. W. Rucker Lee Langley Ike Maddox Colonel Rucker Grady N. J. Hammond Dr. Barnett Messrs Maddox Rucker Colonel Maddox Weett Superior Criminal Court Bridewell Nazarene Christian Maddox-Rucker Bank Judge Porter King Alabama Dr. Lawton Georgia R. F. Maddox Anita

Grape-Nuts Boosts Weight and Digestion, Reader Claims

John W. Hunter of Oakland California writes that ten weeks of Grape-Nuts helps his digestion and increases weight from 175 to 199 pounds with better muscle distribution. He describes preparing the cereal with sugar and boiling water and notes a desire to send it to his delicate sister in Edinburgh Scotland.

Prince of Wales Edinburgh Scotland John W. Hunter Oakland California

Health Board Meeting Looms Over Dr Bizell Issue

City officials weigh changes to the board of health as Dr Bizzell faces speculation about vacating his county physician post. An adjourned council meeting Friday may reveal vacancies and shift board control, with a crematory contract for garbage burning on the agenda and legal questions tied to membership validity.

B W. Bizzell Constitution Board of Health Council Bizzell Sizzell Jarnigan Dr Bizzall Anderson

Atlanta Accepts Spanish Cannons for Brumby Monument

Alderman Johnson's resolution passed unanimously at the council meeting accepting two Spanish bronze cannons presented by the United States Navy for the Brumby Monument. The resolution thanks Admiral Dewey and Secretary Long and directs delivery to the Brumby Monument Association for later placement at the monument base.

Alderman Johnson Brumby Monument Bureau of Ordnance Washington Harvey Johnson Cit George Dewey United States Department of the Navy Atlanta Manila Bay Brumby Monument Association Thomas M Brumby Brumby Peeple Dewe S.cretary

Baptists Endorse Atlanta Juvenile Reformatory Move

Atlanta Baptist ministers unanimously back City Recorder Broyles urging a reformatory for youthful criminals. At the Baptist Preachers conference a resolution pledged full accord and cooperation to establish a humane, beneficent institution in the city and state at an early day.

Baptist Ministers Atlanta Recorder Broyles Baptist Preachers’ Conference

A Famous Collection Interest Grows in Georgia

The Constitution Library Club reports rapid growth for its Warner's Library of the World's Best Literature project. A 32 volume, bound, illustrated set is pitched as highly educational and publicly spirited. A representative will visit interested individuals to provide details.

Warner Georgia Constitution Library Club

Dr Morrison Art Sale Cats Atlanta Rides Low Prices

Were you among the fortunate who secured a painting from Dr Morrison in Atlanta recently Less than usual bargains are offered with warnings that time runs out before Morrison moves away Buyers are urged to secure a piece before it becomes too late to purchase Future availability is uncertain and prices are described as unusually low.

Dr. Gat Morrison Atlanta Mr. Morrison

Broad Street store sale seals deal in Atlanta market

Captain James R. Wylie sells the two story brick building at Broad and Poplar to W. T. Healy for 30000 dollars. The frontages are thirty seven feet six inches on Broad and 120 feet along Poplar. Occupied by wholesale grocer A M D Wilson. Healy denies plans to demolish or redevelop now. Real estate men say the property is excellent and will rise in value.

J. RB. Wylie Broad and Poplar Streets W. T. Healy Atlanta East Alabama Street James R. Wylie Broad Street Poplar Street Healy

Nervous Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised by druggists

An old advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are available in packs through druggists or directly from the Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York. Each box costs 50 cents with a six box carton priced at 2.50.

Willams

Competition suit argued in Georgia Supreme Court

The Trust Company of Georgia and Consolidated Street Railway Company argued their case against the state of Georgia before the Georgia Supreme Court yesterday morning. Attorneys Porter King John B Goodwin and John L Tye presented for the plaintiffs in error while Arthur Hynds and Colonel James Gray spoke for the state. Colonel Ed Brown and Attorney General Terrell were to close the state's argument today. The court's pending decision in the Central railroad case is closely watched, and both suits charge violations of section 580 of the code penalizing competition defeat.

Supreme Court Trust Company of Georgia Et al State of Georgia Trust Company of Georgia and Consolidated Street Railway Company Porter King John B Goodwin Consolidated John L Tye Arthur Hynds James Gray Ed Brown Terrell Central Railrad Latte The Central the Trust Company of Georgia Et al

Pens Inks And Pencils At John M Miller Co

We offer a varied stack of office and personal necessaries with attractive prices and stock quality. John M Miller Co at 39 Marietta Street in Atlanta carries pens inks and pencils to suit every preference.

John M Miller Co Marietta Street Atlanta

New York firm files fraud charge against Atlanta man

James G Johnson & Co of New York petitions in U S court to declare Mrs Lilian Smith of Atlanta bankrupt alleging about 5090 owed to Johnson & Co and other creditors. It says on September 19 1893 Mr Smith conveyed land at Spring and James streets to Georges M Hope to hinder and defraud creditors. Record filed in Clerk Fuller's office. Experience makes even fools wise.

New York Lilian Smith Atlanta James G Johnson & Co United States Court W FR. Terrell Nat Rirs Smith Johnson & Co Georges M. Hope Spring and James Streets Fuler

John M Miller Co Advertising Line

An office inquiry lists telephone 374 and Esther Stannard or Bell for orders. It urges prompt and pleasing service and favorable pricing to encourage buying, stating the company aims to serve customers efficiently.

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Brumby Fund Rookwood Welch Rey MF. Grady Herman Agricola Antoine Alfred Twenty-ninth Infantry Manila Philippines Agricola America Sam A. J. Fuller Southern Commercial Traveler Chicago New Orleans Southeastern Passenger Association Europe Cook & Son, Af Paris South Africa Southampton Sandy Hook Hamilton McWhorter W. A. Turk Southern Kimball HM_ Flagler Dr. Bizzell Broad ST Esther Stannard Bell Cheney Eiseman Bros Whitehall Baltimore German St Washington, D. C Whitehall ST
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