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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1904

Page

7

Honors for General Lee Crosses at Capitol Event

A ceremony at the Georgia House hall marks General Robert E Lee’s birthday with Confederate veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy. Crosses of Honor will be read for many veterans, followed by a Virginia Society banquet at Capital City Club with notable guests and an informal program.

James Banquet of Virginia Society 4Robert Lee House of Representatives Capitol Atlanta Daughters of the Confederacy John JB. Gordon Ion Albert H. Cox United Confederate Veterans Robert Emory Park United Daughters of Thee Confederacy John B Gordon Georgwia Daughters of the Confederacy Georgia W. &. Yeates James L Mayson C. C. Jones St. Mark Misa Alkcee Baxter W. L. Bohler Company I B. Givens Company Pwoweemneer BR. C Douglas Porty- Georgia Aakter Battery Technemies W. W. Gibbs Hampton's ‘Legion N. ¥. Gann M.herrington Jackson's Artillery Bidles Weinner Z. C. James Henry M. Jackson W. L. Jones Hind Godkila Sv. J. 1 Jetn White N. G. Wigley J. B. Wilkerson Virginia Virginia Society Jadieh Capital City Club W. N. Mitchell John Skelton Willams Fimahcler Richmond Genert Thomas L. Barry Department of the Gulf Bufferd& Price Sumteenth Infantry Joseph M. Terrell Evan P. Howell FR. F. Maddox Chamber of Commerce William T. Newman Cornel Robert J Lowry Bishop Kelley Savannah

Gossip at the Capitol on Uniform Textbook Law Attacks

Georgia state school book commission members discuss charges against their administration of the uniform textbook law at the Capitol. Comptroller Wright and others may issue a strong reply. Governor Terrell favors no reply. The commission pressed price cuts on third to fifth readers from American Book Company, securing lower prices and planning a written confirmation. Pension payments for Confederate veterans begin, with Fulton County pensioners first, then disabled soldiers and widows across nearby counties, over six weeks. J D Watson resigns from the Georgia House of Representatives due to business duties. Dexter Banking Company of Dexter, Laurens County, receives a charter with 26,000 capital.

State School Book Commission Capitol Generel Wright Terrell Georgia American Book Company Lindsey R. E Park Fulton County J. D. Watson J D Watson House of Representatives McDuffie County Watson Phil Cook Dexter Banking Company Dexter Laurens County

Annual Ball of Old Guard in New York Planned

The Old Guard of New York prepares its annual reception and ball at the Metropolitan Opera House on January 26. Atlanta remembers the 1880 visit by Gate City Guard friends and anticipates social events with officials, diplomats, and military leaders attending, the ballroom scenes noted for many uniforms.

Fampus Organization New York Old Guard of Metropolitan Opera House Atlanta Gate City Guard Old Guard Ife Netional

Spitting Crusade and Local Notices At Kimball Area

Traveling observer notes St Paul health officers battling sidewalk spitting with shoestring enforcement, a civic push echoed by Atlanta leaders and a Manila style crackdown. Reports on rail crash delays, court actions, and local residents staying at the Kimball and Piedmont hotels accompany brief social notes and medical cautions about unsafe catarrh remedies.

Fall and Winter Hats Cleaned and Dyed by Bussey

Bussey offers cleaning dyeing and reshaping of fall and winter hats at 20% Whitehall street. The service emphasizes restoring shape and color for seasonal headwear.

Bussey

Ancient Deals for Roosevelt

President Roosevelt received a delegation of about one hundred Michigan men in the White House east room. They invited him to attend the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Republican party in Jackson on July 6 and discussed his possible nomination notification if Chicago approves. He said he would come if no strong reason prevents it and stressed upholding Republican principles.

Kimball House St Paul Minn St Paul's O'Hage Star Theater Metropoltan Theater Grand Entrance The Star Metropolitan Theater Washington Roosevelt Michigan White House Jackson Mich Chicago Republican Party

Addressing Remembered Deeds and Present Emergencies

A speaker urges honoring great men of the past not as an excuse but as a spur to meet current emergencies. The speaker expresses hope that Mr power can accept an invitation and that if possible he will attend.

Council Postpones Meeting After Judge Anderson’s Death

The city council adjourned until Wednesday at 3 PM as a mark of respect after the death of Judge James A Anderson whose funeral was held yesterday. A quorum was present but no business was conducted. Alderman Woodward moved adjournment and the motion passed.

Anderson James A Anderson Alderman Woodward

Eastman’s Famous Kodaks and New Improvements

An advertisement offering Eastman’s famous Kodaks with late improvements and full line of developers. Includes contact address at 14 Whitehall Street and mentions a land force catalogue and vin uet term for ordering.

Eastman Kodaks Whitehall Street

City Hall Closed for Lee Birthday Anniversary Observance

Mayor Howell orders city hall to close today in honors of General Robert E Lee birthday anniversary. Department heads and clerks will not be in the building as the holiday is observed. The order was issued yesterday and posted in the usual place.

Atlanta Washington Southern Railway Walsh Beard Philippines Howell Lee Robert E Lee

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