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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1899

Page

6

Change at Georgia prison board secretary post sparks political debate

Griffin editor Mr Glessner loses state prison board secretary role as Athens official Mr Goodlow Yancey is named to replace him. Board members cite attendance and local residency, while Glessner claims removal was to settle political debts and vows to continue running his Griffin Daily News.

Douglass Glessner Griffin State Prison Board Commission Goodlowt Yancey Athens State Capitol Statehouse Glessner Prison Board Capitol Goodlow Yancey Foucey Veen Tr Ty Griffin Daily News and Sun Pate Prnson Board The Brard Yancey Prison Commission Bia New Post

Penitentiary secretary defends tenure amid political pressure

A former secretary of the penitentiary argues that he managed office duties with minimal hours and accuses four prominent politicians of pressuring him for the position. He claims the commission praised his work while public scrutiny and resignations followed. He rejects claims of neglect and asserts he followed existing rules and kept up with tasks despite criticism.

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Christian Endeavor to Meet at Central Congregational Church

The local union of the Christian Endeavor will meet Friday night at 7 45 oclock in the Central Congregational church A special programme has been arranged for the season and the season is expected to be interesting A number of well known local Endeavorers will address the meeting All members of the union in the city are urged to attend and bring their friends.

Central Congregational Church Union of the Christian Endeavor Blankville Letan Blank= Ville Strongfind Strongurind

The Lion Calls Out Bill in Darktown Courtroom

A matinee scene in a rough city court features Bill, a brawny blacksmith, pleading guilty to drunkenness and facing a five dollar fine plus costs. Judge Nash half-jokingly taunts him about reform as other prisoners recount improvised misdeeds and quips.

BU Button Bill Bil Judge Nash Okefenokee Swamp Nesb Bij Hait

An Object Lesson at Blankville Women's Club

A satire recounts Blankville's women hosting a lecture on women’s equality while men attend unwillingly. The evening ends with a stuck window and a few men offering help, prompting mixed reactions about women’s status and the event’s intended moral.

Blankville Woman’s Club

Southern Medical College Trustees Meet This Afternoon

The board trustees of the Southern Medical College will meet this afternoon at 5 o'clock in a special session in the office of the president of the Board, Judge Bow.

Southern Medical Colege ‘Trustees Offic Judge van Epps Board Attrastees Southern ‘Medical College Doard Bow

College Charter Text Interprets Board of Trustees Roles

Fragments indicate a college charter section involving the board of trustees and named individuals. The readable portion mentions a President and references governance terms likely tied to amendments and authority. The source text is garbled and partial, limiting precise restoration of names, places, and dates.

Perseus Yee Eepme Atlanta Gallene Prato Surseems Howard van Eren

Consolidated Wins Franchise Votes Amid Charter Road Debate

Law Commissioners debated rights of way and sidetracks for the chert road project. Rosser and Palmer sparred over voting while Brown and Adglr declined to participate. Paget declared the franchise granted as Woodratt noted work already began at both ends. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad ends the fragment.

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Artillery Inspection Underway In Atlanta Troops

Colonel William G. Obear, inspector general of Georgia volunteers, inspected the Atlanta Artillery last night. The battery, led by Captain Lacy D. Morris, stood at attention for over an hour in the capitol basement, checked their dress and sabers, and drilled sections in field movement. Obear noted defects on a slip of paper as inspectors prepared to rate the unit, with a good mark expected. Tonight the Governor's Horse Guards, Friday the Atlanta Zouves, and Saturday the Fifth Machine Gun battery face inspection. Lieutenant Smith in Chattanooga ordered to enlist desirable white men for regiments in the Philippine Islands, with seven former Third Tennessee members assigned to Seventh Infantry at Port Wayne, Indiana.

W. G. Obear Atlanta William G. Obear Georgia Volunteers Capitol Lacy D. Morris Obear Orsi Ovear Atlanta Zourves Haltia Chattanooga Tent Smith Washington Philippine Islands Third Tennessee Seventh Infantry Port Wyne Ind

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