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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
10
The grand jury report condemns corruption in Atlanta city affairs and urges the next jury to continue the investigation. It notes rumors of bribery, recommends a 1 cent tax levy, vaults for records, abolition of emergency constables, and calls for public morals to be protected. The document stresses public notoriety and accountability.
State Treasurer Ro B Park visited Warm Springs and met teachers attending their convention there. He said the welcome was warm and the occasion delightful. Governor Grants Pardons Sanders McDaniel of Newton County for voluntary manslaughter after confinement showing exemplary conduct.
Sturdiness is praised as an admirable quality in watches. The makers emphasize reliability and accuracy, highlighting sturdy construction and precise timekeeping as key strengths.
Chairman Crenshaw showed facial and back wounds from a June 27 confrontation aboard the Western and Atlantic sleeper Moe 52 near Marietta. He said conductor Kirkland drew a knife after an exchange over showing his pass, leading to blows and stabbing before Crenshaw escaped.
The Guance committee opened sealed bids for about 1615 tons of coal for fire department city hall public schools Grant park Oakland cemetery Grady hospital and the stockade. Eight local dealers submitted bids for two grades of coal mp and rug of mines. The Proctoroxi Company won with 80 5 per ton for coal and 2 59 per ton for tin of wine grads. Delivery planned to the designated places during July and August.
Several changes will be made in the passenger department of the Southern railway effective July 1. W P Cosby resigns as traveling passenger agent at Jacksonville to join the freight department in Washington. H F Cary becomes Florida passenger agent in Macon succeeding Cosby. James Freeman moves from Savannah to Macon as traveling passenger agent, while EG Thompson from Savannah will take Freeman's former city passenger agent role. All involved are well known in Atlanta.
City finance committee and City Comptroller Goldsmith burned interest coupons totaling 72 283 76 paid on city bonds since January 1. The coupons were counted in the Maddon-Rucker Banking Company directors room, then burned in a newspaper fire in the Constitution engine room.
Coroner's jury holds Tom Hammond for the murder of E. H. DeBray and declares Oscar, Ike Hammond, and Jim Erwin accessories in the crime. Four suspects jailed, likely to await superior court trial in fall. Witness Harry Baker identified the prisoners and described plotting on West End.
Advertorial notes claim a breakfast of Grape Nuts Food with cream and Postum Coffee aids digestion and nerve health. A Camden New Jersey reader cites relief from intestinal trouble after switching from bread and coffee to Grape Nuts and Postum.
A hot spell with 70 to 89 degree readings marked yesterday as officials forecast continued high temperatures and local thunder showers. Crops show improvement while showers remain localized and the heat prompts weariness, with talks of thunderstorm patterns and a call for protective asbestos overcoats if the weather persists.
Reports from Atlanta say a major clash looms in the fertilizer industry as Armour & Co and Swift & Co challenge Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co, which controls much southern fertilizer output. Virginia-Carolina is buying cotton seed oil mills and could form the National Cotton Oil Company to secure ammonia sources for plant food, a move seen as protection against higher tankage and dried blend prices. Georgia, the South’s largest fertilizer consumer, could see price reductions if the conflict lowers costs.
The Railroad Commission yesterday made no change to freight rates on the Waycross Air Line. It kept the line’s classification, citing it as a new line with good service and rising expenses. The commission also allowed Southern Railway to close its Cox Ga agency below Macon due to unproductive revenue. It dismissed J J Harper’s claim against the Waycross Air Line for $10 nightly engine use in crusade work. Several other miscellaneous matters were disposed of.
Citizens of Atlanta Heights and vicinity enjoy a delightful barbecué near Pace's Ferry on the Chattahoochee river. County Policemen George Mathieson and D N Williams hosted with a group of local residents and guests. The event featured a scenic river bend with a rare upstream current phenomenon and attracted many families and local officials.
Alice Chatman through Kilpatrick Moore sues Atlanta Railway and Power Co for 5000 alleging injury at Marietta and Magnolia when boarding a car, car started suddenly causing permanent injuries. Remedies sought include damages and legal action proceeds via Recorder's Court appeal.
The Byrd trophy tennis finals are set after two semis. Atkinson and Lone of the Highland Club beat Goldsmith and Morris of Peachtree 6 2 6 0. Hoyt and Egan of St Charles Cup defeated Smith and Abernathy 2 6 6 3 6 4 2 7.
A distressed woman describes severe symptoms including indigestion heart palpitations and sleeplessness. The article asserts an inflamed uterus neck condition causes misery and claims Mrs Williams of Englishtown was cured by Lydia E B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and urges readers to demand it at stores.
Judge George Hillyer and J Ho Harwell of the water board returned from Birmingham after arranging shipment of thirty inch mains to be laid on Marietta and Decatur Streets from North Avenue to Butler Street. The party also discussed smaller pipe work with Dimmick Pipe Company and planned materials for other sites including Park Woodward Howell Corwin and West Atlanta areas.
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