Acres of Diamonds drawing crowds at Malt theater
The note suggests that the production Acres of Diamonds drew strong popular approval at Malt theater, with audiences responding positively and no formal lecture accompanying the show.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
12
The note suggests that the production Acres of Diamonds drew strong popular approval at Malt theater, with audiences responding positively and no formal lecture accompanying the show.
The article details coupon counting for the Constitution contest tied to a Buffalo exposition trip. It notes action by Lodge does not affect a candidate and that Puckett will walk for coupons. Returns suggest vast activity by many locals, reflecting strong public enthusiasm and labor by counters.
Workers assemble all bar coupons into one bun and transfer them to clerks for checking. Individual and consolidated ballots are counted with strict care to ensure none are missed. Record sheets and coupons are preserved for possible rechecks, with bundles labeled by center and a ledger kept for records.
The president promoted Atlanta natives in the Navy with Charles P. Burt raised to lieutenant junior grade and Clark Howell Woodward made an ensign. Burt, born June 17 1875, has five years at sea and a storied career from the Spanish American War era. Woodward served on the Brooklyn during the war and now serves in the Philippines. The appointments also list numerous other officers including Allen Cook and Raymond Hasbrouck among lieutenants and a wide slate of ensigns.
A bid for the Constitution exposition trip persists as T C Connolly, Rapid Transit conductor, confirms ongoing candidacy despite lodge opposition. He says the lodge actions do not end his contest and will continue to seek support. Meanwhile W G Puckett of the Brotherhood plans daily ballot rounds, aiming to tally roughly thirteen miles of ballots by end.
Crowds fill Lyceum all week as Field and Ward’s comedy draws best attendance of the run. Julia Kingsley tops the bill with Efer Uncle's Niece, Drawee the juggler offers varied tricks, Wiselies whirl, Kate Dahil charms, and Vitagraph films accompany the program.
Trustees approve Captain J. P. Williams of Savannah gift of 15000 to match funds raised by friends for a new science building at Emory College. President Dowman lauds Williams and urges canvassing to secure equal funds. Georgia Railroad to build a spur line to cut transport costs. work to begin within sixty days and completion hoped before September opening.
Feeding to Fit notes infants changing needs and praises Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as a substitute feeding for Haley's Diary. The piece hints at a household remedy or guidance from a Toronto or North American source, suggesting a milk alternative during infancy.
The Kimball house west wall near Wall street shifted slightly out of plumb due to excavations or a burst water pipe feeding the freight elevator. Inspector Pittmen ordered repairs within 24 hours. Contractor Grant Wilkins braced the wall yesterday afternoon during work on the Peters building, and occupants were notified promptly.
Letters from the M Mitchel Post No 4 Atlanta G A R and President Calhoun thank each other for a $109 gift to furnish a room at the Confederate Soldiers Home of Georgia. The exchange honors veterans from both sides and calls for continued acts of kindness and humanity.
The state railroad commission opens its regular monthly session with scrutiny on Plant System discrimination claims. Thomasville, represented by Fondren Mitchell, contests better Albany rates, while Postal Telegraph seeks to compel Plant to permit pole and wire placement and freight handling along the Savannah line after court orders.
A notice offers to place boys behind in studies into Georgia Tech Summer school for special training to enter the regular session. For details, contact Professor H. Wallace, Atlanta, Ga. A city tax committee met to review free license applications and high tax returns. licensing for tractial stamp firms to be revisited next meeting. The hot weather test claims to build strength and endurance, while Reed and Steen claim to offset tiredness.
Governor Candler accepts the resignation of Joseph B Cumming of Augusta from the Georgia Soldiers home board and immediately appoints Hon. W T Gary to represent the tenth district. Gary, a Confederate veteran and author of the bill placing the home under state care, earns broad veteran approval. The board now includes A F Daly as eleventh district representative, completing the trustees.
DiGeSTS show Hall County with the largest gain in property values for the year at 176 601. Five of the five counties studied show increases while Jones County registers a decrease. Baldwin County follows with 95 082 and Fayette 61034. The rise is linked to cotton milling machinery and city property.
Committees favor the city purchasing the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce building to serve as city hall, with indebt ness assumed and no interest on part of balance. Officials debate costs, future city hall plans, and rental income from Lakewood ex cessionaires.
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