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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1905

Page

14

No Slate Made to Quit Ball Denials Quiet Rumor

Report that hold over members and Mayor and Councilmen caucused on a slate for police officers is emphatically denied by the board. Johnson says he does not want chairmanship and will back Nunnally. Mayors and other members deny any caucus or conference as new commissioners took oath yesterday.

Johnson Polics Board John Con Manly Whitley George H. Johnson Fox Nunnally Woodward Oldknow Venable Brandon Terry J. W. English Ball English Sam Ina Nunnissy Ofhem Te Dpoard Holland Atlanta Terminal Company Chief Belt Englizh Hier Bail

Railway notes outline transfer talks and depot planning

A Atlanta sub committee led by Charles E Harman and including W K Christian J P Billups and Brooks Morgan will address transfer conditions between the old and new depots. Chairman Harman may convene soon to review questions with transfer people and report to all lines. Superintendent L B Parsons notes strong freight growth on the Atlanta Birmingham line and that labor for the Armour stretch will be expanded. Jet ed.

Charles E. Harman W. KE. Christian J. P. Billups Brooks Morgan Atlanta Ten Fiarman Queston J. A. Dodson The Southern Railway Washington Wil Howells Station Armour Arshour Howells Jng Hext Juna

Swmped to Death from Window in Chicago Hotel

James McK. Gorgon aged 38 leaped from the fourth floor of McCoy's hotel, dying in an hour. Earlier he cut others in the dining room, showed insanity signs, and had traveled with his wife from California to invest in land. Reverses and worry were blamed for the mental breakdown.

Chicago James McK. Gorgon McCoy's Tom

Grand to Stage Business Is Business and More

The Grand presents William Crane in Octave Mirbeau's Business Is Business tonight and Thursday, with Crane adopting a money king persona. Also on the bill, William B. Gray's four act drama The Volunteer Organist, plus Madame Melba solo on the fifth, and Montgomery Irving in Por His Brother's Crime at the Bijou, all praised for strong production and period flair.

the Grand Charles Frohman Wiliam Crane England London Crane Isidore Lechat York East West Wiliam B. Gray New England Fe Vermont Hubbard Griffin Charles Dickens Uriah Heen Madame Malba Patti le Sala Madame Melbs Atlanta Montgomery Irving Montgomery Ting Irving Bor

Underwood Typewriters Highlight Cleanliness and Quiet Operation

In a buyer guide style note the advantages of Underwood typewriters focus on less noise easier cleaning and smoother operation. It stresses practical benefits for a home office and urges readers to consider performance and value when purchasing.

Missionary Institute Meets at Wesley Memorial Church

The Atlanta Diacnet Missionary Institute met at Wesley Memorial Church with Rev James H Eakes presiding. The session covered foreign fields, mission work in China Greece and Italy, and evangelizing efforts. Agenda for today includes devotional service, layman involvement, leadership in forward movements, church relation, and revival discussions.

Atlanta Diacnet Missionary Institute Wesley Memorial Church James H Eakes H .E. Mays T. R. Kendall, Jr C, Jarre H. W. Joiner John 4. Jenkins C. O. Jones O. C. Simmons Dresa W. P. Turner Turner Japan Rev. H. Bradley F. W. wfeCleskey I. N. Snow J. H. Mashburn M. O. Troutman C. H C. E Dowman J. Cofer WT. Hunnicutt W. Jones

Press Building Sold in Amencus For 32900

The building formerly occupied by The Press at Amencus sold at sheriff’s sale for 32900. The sale settled judgments against L. A. Morgan & Co, printers, and against I. A. Morgan and C. Giddens. The printing outfit of the deceased paper will be moved elsewhere.

Amencus Binlding Press A.p. Blanchard L. A. Morgan & Co I. A. Morgan C. ¥. Giddens

Arrestee Identified as Possible Suspect in Montclair MURDER

A man in York County was arrested on charges of being implicated in the murder of Mrs Hannah Ross in Montclair. He claimed the name Brooks and is described as a sailor who had been missing as a coachman. Authorities are pursuing further identification and confirmation of the suspect.

Newport News Yey Brooks York County Coutias Hannah Ross Mont Clair

Night at Big Fair draws secret order throng

Odd Fellows and Masons fill Turn Verein hall for an eventful evening. Colonel John B Goodwin addresses the crowd after 9:30 as raffles and booths drive lively receipts. Goats, wagon, and harness raffle results spark donations to ladies fare. Tonight’s public initiation promises crowded turnout with Firth regiment band and Gate City Guard as attractions. Talbotton Cotton Growers refine their organization and reforms.

Secret Order John B. Goodwin Colonel Goodwin Wheel of Fortune Assembly Radensleben United States Firth Regiment Gate City Guard Turners

Weather forecast across states for Wednesday and Thursday

The forecast covers Georgia North and South Carolina Virginia Eastern Florida Tennessee Kentucky Alabama Western Florida Mississippi and Texas plus Arkansas Louisiana and more. Expect rain showers colder weather and shifting winds with varying intensities and temperatures across regions.

Washington Georgia North South Carolina Virginia Florida Tennessee Kentucky Alabama Mississippi Texas Arkansas

Forty Injured In L Street Smash On Chicago Elevate

Chicago March 7 A turning Bakestreet elevated car with eight aboard derailed onto Lake street. Forty passengers were injured though not seriously. one woman Miss Judith Strom Austin Illinois died fatally after being pinned under the tracks. The accident followed a missing switch on the second car of an two coach accommodation train. J P Henry barely escaped death when pitched from the front platform but clung to a rail until rescued.

Chicago Benng Canal Street Hoad Mudisup Street Market Lake Streets Trai Lake Street Judith Strom Austin Ils Resina of Mass Strom J. P Henry Henry

Hancock Farmers Meeting Aims to Cut Acreage and Guano

Spartana March 7 Special The Hancock county branch of the Parmete Cotton Association met with 1,093 farmers present and about 1,000 agreed to reduce acreage and guano supply while 93 refused. John D Walk ee serves as treasurer of the state division and of the Southern bankers executive committee to raise $10,000. Prominent county men spoke at the convention which drew several hundred attendees.

Spartana Hancock County Parmete’| Cotton Association John D. Walkee Southern Bankers’ Executive Committee

Retired Officers Favored in Indian School Post

Washington March 7 President Roosevelt adds to civil service rule 2 allowing retired army officers to be appointed as superintendent of Indian schools without competitive exams. Appointments to be made by the commissioner of Indian affairs with the approval of the secretary of the interior.

Washington Roosevelt Civil Service Regulations Jas Secretary of the Interior

Matrimonial Telephones Tie Knot Across State Line

Long distance marriages via telephone have become common in Bowden and nearby Georgia counties. The practice connects Alabama residents crossing into Georgia to obtain licenses, with deposits made through local agents and magistrates officiating from a distance.

Alabama Georgia Bowden

Exposition Campaign to Secure 1907 Hampton Roads Exhibits

Norfolk reports the Jamestown Exposition Company plans an aggressive canvass to win early substantial appropriations for a 1907 Hampton Roads exhibits. General Fitzhugh Lee, president, will be guided by state actions, with North Carolina already favorable and other southern states to follow. Lee awaits word from West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Ohio legislatures before setting appointments and traveling to secure commitments.

Norfolk Jamestown Exposition Company Hampton Roads Fitzhugh Lee North Carolina

Car Plant Sold by Court Order in Savannah

Savannah March 7 Spectal The Georgia Car and Manufacturing Company's plant and properties were sold at auction this morning for 500. The purchasers were M A OByrne M J Kavanaugh and the Georgia Supply Company The sale was ordered by the United States district court with COH Dorsett selling on behalf of the Savannah Trust Company as trustee.

Savannah Spectal Georgia Car and Manufacturing Company M. A. O'Byrne M. J. Kavanaugh Georgia Supply Company Unites States District Court Coh. Dorsett Bavannah Trust Company

Minister to Visit Mexico from Washington March

Mr Van Swinderen, the Netherlands minister accredited to Washington and Mexico, will depart tomorrow for a month long visit to Mexico City on official business. He will have an audience with President Diaz and will be accompanied by his wife, formerly Miss Glover of this city.

Mexico Washington van Swinderen Netherlands Diaz Will Miss Glover

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