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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1900

Page

17

Congress to Create New Department of Commerce and Industries

Washington January 7 Special report shows Senate Sub Committee of Commerce backing Frye Nelson bill to establish a new executive department to oversee foreign and internal trade, transportation, mining, fisheries, and manufacturing. The measure consolidates related bureaus, with broad support from administration and Republicans, and likely passage this session. Dick Bright retirement noted as Washington life shifts.

Washington Commerce and Industries Congress Senate Committee of Commerce Frye Mrr. Nelson Minnesota Nelson Hanna Clay West Berry Martin Virginia Jones Nevada Caffrey Louisiana United States Internal Revenue Law Interstate Commerce Commission Geological Survey Alaska Public Service Department Thefe Saving Service Lighthouse Board Marine Hospital Service Steamboat Inspection Service Bureau of Navigation Bureau of Statistics Treasury Department Coast and Geodetic Survey Commissioner of Railroads Census Office Department of Labor Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries Bureau of Foreign Commerce State Department Bureau of Statistes Department of Commerces and Industries Bureau of Manufactures Bureau of Geological Survey and Mining Department of Commerce and Industries Dick Bright United States Senate Duck’ Bright Colonel Bright Benton Calhoun Webster Jefferson Davis Seward Cen

Notable Senators and Leaders to Leave Public Life

The piece highlights Colonel Bright of Indiana a long time Senate figure and press owner who plans to retire at month end. It notes Ramsdell the Indiana Republican successor prospect a one armed Civil War veteran and longtime organizer. It also mentions Maryland statue debates Johns Hinsom and Carroll and other pending retirements including Charles Sprague of Massachusetts and Grosvenor of Ohio amid political maneuvering.

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Hustling Hobo and Courtroom Oddities in Segregated Town

In a smoky courthouse scene a marshal Garlington bristles over a pistol charge while describing a caricatured hustling hobo life. The recorder jabs back, sentencing him for carrying a concealed weapon. Other cases feature Jack Howlett drunk on Tom and Jerry and Sim McFarlin accused of threatening a shoe shop owner. A boy named Fred Drake protests legal oversight as officers reveal a state prison ruse and his confinement.

Marshal Garlington Marshall Garlic Garlington Marshall Turist Marshall Gacle Tom and Jerry Jack Howett Jack Howlett Tom and Jerry Jedge Briles Tom Jack Jenny Jim Sim McFarlin Dedatur Street Fred Jedge Fred Drake State Department City Department de Perlice

Attorney Clarifies Tax Situation for American Bicycle Company

The attorney for American Bicycle Company explains that bicycle taxes are in amicable adjustment with the comptroller general. He states the dispute concerns only the amount due and assures taxpayers and dealers there is no concern over taxes once the amount is determined.

American Bicycle Company Noties Comptroller Compan

Dividend Notice From Bank Block Association

A semi annual dividend of 1 percent on the capital stack at the entry Bank Block Association will be paid to the stockholders on and after February 7, 1900. Sanders McDante H. F. Scott. Secretary, President.

Bnk Block Association du Ana Sanders Medante H. F. Scott

F P Rice Declares Mayor Candidacy for Atlanta

F P Rice announces candidacy for mayor of Atlanta seeking public support. He states lifelong ties to Atlanta and Atlantis interests and commitment to upbuilding, subject to white primary and executive committee guidance.

Atlanta Atlantis F. P. Rice Fulton County John RR. Wilkinson Solicitor Criminal Court Criminal Court of Atlanta Nircon Blackburn Hubert L. Culbersom

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