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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
6
The governor asserts that deploying additional sheriffs would reduce mob violence across the state. He argues a stronger law enforcement presence deters crowding incidents and protects communities, urging Legislature to fund more positions and resources.
Governor Candler reports citizens of Carroll County praise his rapid troop deployment and Sheriff Merrill's forceful response. He lauds Major Barker and Fifth Army officers for discipline and warns that Georgia troops are veterans ready to act in emergencies to protect life and property.
A joint meeting of the Ordinances and Police Committees is set for 1 pm at city hall to consider a proposed turf exchanges ordinance. Councilman Minchinnett backs licensing and strict police restrictions with minor admission bans, while some members oppose or seek further study. The outcome remains uncertain.
An old advertisement asserts that dormant liver implies kidney issues and promotes Tyner’s Little Watermelon Seeds as the effective regulator for both organs. It claims the product acts on the liver and kidneys and offers the cure as the best known in its class, priced W cents and sold by all druggists.
Well known Atlanta labor leader Jerome Jones spoke at Buford on Saturday. The Buford harness makers had organized a picnic with a large turnout of attendees. Jones, business manager of The Atlanta Joyx, addressed the crowd and was honored for his remarks.
Years of faithful exactness stand to the credit of Patek Philippe Watches. If you own one you possess watch perfection. Mater and Berkele invites customers to view them at 31 Whitebell Street.
The well known Camp Creek case of Mrs H Lawrence versus Southern Railway Co saw no new trial granted after the recent verdict in favor of the defendant. A reporter error in The Constitution misstated Judge Newmans approval of a new trial. the court actually allowed thirty days for a brief of evidence. Papers for a new hearing were sent to the clerk last Saturday afternoon.
The Capital City Club hosts a noon breakfast with Mr J Overton Paine of New York entertaining in compliment to Miss Douglas Gay and Mr Thomas B Paine. Palms and pink roses decorate, an orchestra plays a musical program. Invited guests include numerous Misses and Messrs from local and New York circles. A tower party Saturday night featured bright toasts by notable speakers and songs by Williams Chapin and Cobb of New York.
A benefit program at the Kimball house ballroom features Ellison Von House and a chorus of soloists including Mrs. Yeates Mrs. OBrien Mr Flynn Miss Morgan with accompanists. Selections include Danse Espagnole Sclut Demenre from Faust Elizabeth Wagner and various arias and songs. Grady Hospital Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 10 in the Aragon parlors with important business urged.
At the Georgia Soldiers Home in Cremo rial hall the first Sunday service heard the chaplain Dr Holderby deliver a Psalms based sermon. Veterans, families and visitors filled Memorial hall as hymns and organ violin pieces accompanied the address. The chaplain announced ongoing Sunday services at 2:30 and planned future guest ministers.
Miss Bessie Laird sixteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Yeary M Laird of 109 West Baker arrest was operated on for appendicitis at St Josephs Infirmary Saturday morning by Dr William Perrin Nicolson. Her condition was reported very encouraging last night. She was admitted Thursday after doctors diagnosed the appendix problem and ordered the operation.
The six year old daughter of Rev. Charles W. Byrd died after several months illness. The funeral was at their Merritts Avenue home, and her body was sent to Asheville, North Carolina for interment. The service was led by Rev. F I Bakes with several clergy assisting. Floral offerings came from family friends and church members.
Reports from all counties detail cotton acreage up 2 to 7 percent with frost and storms forcing replants. Northern Georgia shows poor fruit returns though grape crops rise, while the southern belt reports better cotton prospects and steadier grain stocks. state totals mark delayed crops and variable fruit yields with prices for corn around 68 to 82 cents per bushel.
A large Atlanta delegation travels by rail to Macon for the Georgia State Dental Society annual meeting. The event marks the new century of the society with reduced travel and hotel rates, welcoming nearly all Georgia dentists. The society’s officers and inaugural dates are noted, including prior organization in 1869 and president W. H. Weaver.
Mrs. M A Stark clung to a vine side window on Strong Street as a man tried to drag her to the ground for robbery. She screamed, alerting the house and officers Tloba and Dorsey who searched the area and suspected a dark skinned man from the town outskirts but had no arrest warrant. The incident remains under investigation.
Seaboard Air Line Railway offers Saturday weekend excursion tickets from Atlanta to Athens and intermediate stations at varied prices. Cross Hill five cents, Harris Lithia Springs three dollars, Wilmington North Carolina seven dollars eighty five cents. Daily summer excursions to Wilmington Morehead City Virginia Beach and other resorts with return by October. Ticket agents in Kimbail House.
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