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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
4
Georgia Military Academy advertises a home school for boys and young men preparing for college. It lists five teachers, a resident physician, strict health standards, and pupil living with teachers with night study under supervision. Catalogue available from Lieut Col C Woodward, President.
Miss Fannie Wolf daughter of Dr. Wolf was again held by police last night after escaping from the Tabernacle Baptist home. Chief Ball wrestles with how to keep her safe while she resists the Ardmore hotel placement and vows to run away again. Matron hopes charitable help and tender care will guide her, with possible return to her parents if she continues to resist living at the home. Authorities face a delicate duty to protect the wayward youth and find a stable arrangement.
Mrs George Long of Newstrakeville Ohio avoided a dreadful tragedy as a frightful cough kept her awake nights. After trying many remedies she was urged to try Dr King s New Discovery and one bottle cured her as well as a severe pneumonia attack in Mr Long. The advertisement touts the remedy s power to cure chest and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles and free trials at drug stores.
The aldermanic board meets at 3 PM in a brief session with one major item likely to be addressed. The notable action is the proposed reduction of the street improvement collector salary from 1200 to 1000 dollars, though current illness delays action as J T Collier handles duties.
W. T. Jones, a machinist at Winship's machine works, was struck by a broken emery wheel Tuesday afternoon. He died yesterday morning at Grady hospital from abdominal injuries. He leaves a wife and children.
Sam Johnson of Atlanta, a top University of Georgia student, won the state oratorical contest to represent UGA in Atlanta next November. The eight entrants included Emory, Mercer, Dahlonega, and Georgia Tech rivals. Johnson’s record as debater and orator at Boys High School and UGA is highlighted as a strong choice for the university's cause.
In Honolulu a writer named Wheeler criticizes the climate as monotonous and enervating. He urges a shift toward varied weather and asks the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce for material on climate and business prospects to explore relocation ideas.
Southern Bell executives including D J Carson of New York secret ary treasurer and General Manager W T Gentry gather in Atlanta to discuss progress lines and all other changes. Attending superintendents M B Sper J W W Crewa D Lima B L West and W H M Weaver represent Georgia Florida South Carolina Alabama and local city operations.
President Dowman of Emory College opened the First Methodist church district conference in Atlanta with a strong sermon on John fourteen. Dr. Robins presided and Rev R F Eakes was elected secretary as the three day sessions run from 9 am to noon with morning sermons. Notables including Dr. Robins, Dr. Law, and Rev Dr Harper attend.
A bustling catalog of novels ideal for summer leisure. Titles include The Octo ng by Frank Morris Milly by Maurice Thompson Lihnett by Grant Allen Mr Dooley series by F P Danas Babs the impossible by Sarah Grand Florence Stu are Cheaver Mow Tay and more. The John M. Miller Co at 89 Marietta street stocks a large assortment of paper covered novels for easy access.
A grand jury opened yesterday morning to probe city affairs. Eight witnesses were summoned including H at Atkinson Charles Hopkins Matt Bloodworth Jr Joe Hurt Ernest Woodrutt T K Glenn Morton Stith and Milt Saul. Subpoenas issued for Bloodworth and two others. The jury may reconvene early Tuesday morning with a ruling expected on indictments.
Erie Railroad announces through Pullman sleepers to Buffalo on train No leaving Cincinnati at 6 2 P M and arriving Buffalo next morning with Chautauqua Cars en route. Tickets include 10 day stopover at Buffalo berth reservations and Pan American folder. Connections possible in Atlanta or New York.
Friends and family invited to the funeral for Thomas Joseph Cole infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Cole from the Immaculate Conception church at 4 pm today with burial in Oakland. Pallbearers named include master Howra Hartsfield master Wille McGrath master Eddie Gillespie master Joseph Grespie. Local notices mention a regular communication of Fulton Lodge No. and A. M. with details on meeting time and degree. Weather and distances noted for the day with forecasts across states.
Train timetable extract lists arrivals and departures for multiple lines including Central of Georgia, Western and Atlantic, Seaboard Air Line, and Atlanta and West Point. It shows stations and times such as Jonesboro, Hopeville, Macon, Savannah, Nashville, Marietta, Covington, Augusta, and Selma, with daily and Sunday-only runs noted.
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