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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
8
In Atlanta and Cincinnati police chase a duo calling themselves Mr and Mrs Balloe and Dr Gordon and wife. They allegedly stole goods valued near 1000 dollars from locals during the state fair and rented a furnished home before vanishing. A cargo of silverware and clothing linked to John H Akers of Atlanta emerged in Cincinnati custody.
Northwesterly storm plunges Atlanta from a mild January to a sharp 34 degree drop in twelve hours. The shift follows five days of unseasonably warm weather with daily highs in the 60s and 70s. A running table shows daily max and min temperatures while residents brace for more cold air and possible rain later. Mr Akers reports a robbery by a couple who rented his furnished home during the State fair, stealing about 800 dollars worth of goods last fall and disappearing.
Atlantians honor Robert Burns with the 171st Cotter King anniversary. Burns clubs banquet at the Kimball and an evening in Scotland at the First Methodist church featured songs, recitations, and speeches praising Burns. Major Halford praised Burns birthplace and Dumfries monument, with a program of Scottish songs and readings by local notables.
Primrose and Dockstader’s minstrels draw strong praise despite critics. Lew Dockstader shines with songs and jokes. The program includes The Sign of the Cross engagement, Peters Comedy Company to play Columbia Theatre next week with mixed acts and special matinees. Notable performances by Tenbroucke, Dooley, Romain, and a clever juggling closer mark the show as highly enjoyable for broad audiences.
Secretary of State issued a charter to the Atlanta and Roswell Electric Railway and Power Company for a 25 mile line from Roswell to Atlanta via Peachtree streets. Capital stock fixed at 500000 dollars, shares 100 dollars. Incorporators include H. L. McKee W. W. Draper and Walter H. Harrison of Atlanta and other local names.
Atlanta Railway and Power Company faces a February 24 deadline to finish streetcar lines. West End residents and Collins Park supporters clash over line changes and city ordinance coverage while the company presses to lay tracks on Nelson Chapel and Haynes streets. The committee condemns both the Pope resolution and the Nelson street alteration, noting the firm began work to meet its contract and may appeal to equity if needed.
Mrs John Glenn aged eighty four died at her home 291 Aulburn avenue after a illness from paralysis. A charter member of First Presbyterian Church she was the oldest surveying member at her death. Funeral services start at 10 30 this morning at the residence with Dr Bridewell conducting and Oakland Cemetery to receive the interment.
Agents and operators on the Southern Railway demand hearings and adoption of rules on pay hours and working conditions. They accuse some officials of discrimination and note several committee members have been discharged. Vaughn denies any such grievances exist and says he always welcomes hearings.
A notice invites intelligent responsible persons in each state to become subscription representatives for The American Monthly Review of Reviews. The ad promises liberal commissions and a profitable leisure activity with growing subscriber numbers and guaranteed success this year. Write for details to the Subscription Department.
Mary M Gorman sues Claude L Gorman in Fulton Superior Court for divorce. Case dated January 13 1189 requires appearance at the Spring Term to answer petition or default. Judge J H Lumpkin signs through Clerk NER. Notices run January 16 28 and February 2 5.
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