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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1899

Page

5

Georgia Geologic Survey Endorsed by Legislative Committee

A legislative committee report endorses the Georgia Geological Survey, praising the state geologist and the museum collection while noting delays in bulletins. Governor Candler plans to convene the state geological board to act on the recommendations, with funds to sustain the department and continued operation as a public asset.

Legislative Committee State Geological Survey Candier Geological Survey W. 8. Yeates Toe Printing House Candler G B T. Wingfild M. T. Perkins RB. E. A. Hanbey G. W. M. Tatum G. W. Adams Capitol Iteological Board Mest State Geological Board Geological Board Candler Cook Boest Terrell Wright Atall Geological Board House Senate Jomns Audi Uma Owliz Georgit Georgia State Museum Union Atlanta Nashville Omaha

Debate on State Geologist's Office and Delay Responsibility

The committee report discusses delays and assigns shared responsibility for the issue to the state geologist and his office. It endorses W. S. Yeates as competent and urges longer in office hours and a designated assistant to handle visitor traffic. The testimony is appended, with recommendations to keep the office open and improve accessibility for investors and the public.

Pal State Ecologiat Blats Gallu W. 8. Yeates Georgia Auc

Conference to Meet Here for Christian Workers Rally

A conference for Christian workers, called by the colored men’s department of the International YMCA, will run Friday morning to Sunday evening in Atlanta. It features Bible readings, talks by ministers, and programed sessions at First Congregational Church, Atlanta University, Atlanta Baptist College, Morris Brown, Clark University, and more, with topics on Y M C A work, Sunday School, and youth leadership.

Christian Workers Atlanta Colored Men's Department International Committee of the Young Men‘s Christian Associations Atlanta University First Congregational Church George W. Moore Reid Mission Arm A. M W. A. Hunton International Committee W. G. Waterman Southport Conn N. ‘Vass American Publication Society J. E. Moorland International Committer Atlanta Baptist College Young Man's Christian Association E. L. Parky Gammon Theological Seminary Morning Watch Y. M.C J. W. Alexander John Hope G. W. Hope Morris Brown College Clark University G. W. Moore W. E. Holmes Spellman Seminary

Setting at Iloilo Amid Philippine Skirmishes

Manila reports quiet in Halle and surrounding districts as Negros commissioners and troops move through Bacolod Cabu and Tolle. Mutinous incidents aboard the Cloris near Luzon, with mutineers seen at Vigan. Arizona and Powerful cruisers arrive, Manila calm, news marked by frequent outlying skirmishes.

Philippines Archipelago Manila Maritime Steam Navigation Company Neustre Senora del Razarlo Halle Negros Fridley Bacolod Thit Paul Smith Signal Corps Tolle Tilley Miller Goodalls Jelend Luzon San Joaquin Vigan Powerful Hong Kong Narcissus United Eaates Alt

Ohio River Levels Drop Rapidly in Cincinnati

Cincinnati reports the Ohio River falling steadily over six hours ending at 9 o clock tonight. The stage stood at 25 feet nine inches, about one inch below the previous maximum, with wave action increasing as flood gates operate. The situation prompts concerns for nearby properties and transportation along the river.

Ohio Cincinnati Ohia An, Inc

Coal men pleased with the situation

New York report states leading railroads in the coal trade have reached a harmony of action. A Temple Iron Company merger by Simpson and Watkins consolidates major Scranton coal interests with about 1.5 million tons mined yearly and nearly 100 million dollars in capital. The move forms a community of interests rather than a formal consolidation, with personnel changes at Lackawanna noted.

New York Morgan Roads Lackawanna Simpson and Watkins Scranton Temple Iron Company Samuel Sloan Changa Paaitlon E. R. Halton

Now Negotiating Reciprocity with France Gains Trade Prospects

Henry Peartree president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Paris travels to Washington after meeting Kasson the reciprocity commissioner. He cites months of talks on a minimum French tariff for American goods and a 20 percent US tariff cut on selected French imports, noting future exports to France could surge with an extensive product exhibit.

American Chamber of Commerce Paris Kasson New York Henry Peartree Parle Washington John A. Kasson France United States

Hanlon Reorganizes Two Ball Teams for Brooklyn and Baltimore

Baltimore baseball stockholders elect directors and name Hanlon president Abel secretary and Vanderhorst treasurer McGraw named team manager for Baltimore and Brooklyn rosters drawn with MeJames Maul Hughes Kennedy Yeager among Brooklyn pitchers and Kitson Nops Miller McKenns Howell McFarland Gantoh Hopper McGinnity among Baltimore hopefuls Robinson to handle catching.

Baltimore Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Company Messrs H.R. Vonderhorst Howard Haron H. R. Beermann Chaves A. Ebbitts F. 4. Abell Brooklyn Hanlon Abel Vanderhorst Beermenn John J. McGraw A. 8. Wall Beermann C. J. Hbbitts F. A. Abell Ho BR Vonderhorst Edward Hanlon Hanton Tonlynt McGann Kelly Mike Griffin Brooklyns Tianton Sare Daly Fennings Dahlen Jones Feld Keeler Lachance Obrien Magnon Kelster McGraw Holmes Brodie Sheckard MeJames Maul Hughes Kennedy Yeager Kitson Nops Miller McKenns Howell McFarland Gantoh Hopper McGinnity Robinson Orioles

Ryan Fight Cancelled as Jim Ryan Refuses to Enter Ring

Hot Springs Arkansas March 9 The boxing match between Tommy Ryan of Geneuse and Jim Ryan did not happen as Jim Ryan refused at the last moment to go on About 2000 spectators gathered to watch after preliminaries Jim Ryan argued there was not enough money in sight Tommy offered Jim an extra hundred to compete but he declined The crowd condemned his action and the club plans no further engagements with him.

Tommy Ryan Hot Springs Ark Geneuse Jim Ryan Tommy Jim

Windom Rescues Ida Thayer Crew Near Patuxent River

The Revenue Cutter Windom, Captain Gooding, arrived in Norfolk from Baltimore after a several day cruise in heavy bay wind. She reports the schooner Ida Thayer from Crisfield bound for Baltimore with oysters dragged anchors and stranded on a ledge in the Patuxent river. The crew faced a perilous situation but were rescued after a harrowing experience.

Norfolk Windom Captain Gooding Baltimore Gooding Ida Thayer Crisfield Patuxent River

Anglo American bank to be formed for Manila and Hawaii

Negotiations culminate in action to organize a corporation to transact general banking at Manila. J. & W. Boligman & Co. lead the enterprise. the Manila bank may be named the Anglo American bank with administration approval. Reports also note a plan for an Anglo California Banking Company joint venture to establish a state bank in Honolulu under local laws.

New York Philippines Hawaii Manila J. & W. Boligman & Co Manila Corporation Anglo-American Bank Island

Atlanta Manufactures Highlight Local Industry Growth

The Atlanta Business League notes a diverse, growing manufacturing sector. It cites 156 establishments, an output of over fourteen million dollars, a payroll of two and a half million, and eight thousand workers, with raw materials totaling about six million turning into products worth more than double.

Business League R. L. Foreman Committee On Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga South Philadelphia Pittsburg Massachusetts

Atlanta Business League Report On City Industry and Growth

The report highlights Atlanta’s industrial reach with 4 090 workers and 33 million stock value, noting high labor and capital margins. It details major local sectors from cotton to coffins, with Fulton Bag and Cotton mills expanding output and Atlanta Milling Company launching a large plan. The narrative includes remarks from Foreman, Henry H. Smith, and W. McNeil, plus a well attended Atlanta lunch showcasing Cold Springs Packing Company products and local businesses.

Atlanta Togarda Capital Gotton Fulton Bag Atlanta Milling Company Fricten

Tobacco companies absorbed into major firms

Wall Street reports that the American Tobacco Company would soon absorb the John J. Bagley Company, the oldest fine cut and smoking tobacco house in the west. It also notes Continental Tobacco Company negotiating to purchase the business of Buchanan & Ball.

John J. Bagley New York Wall Strest American Tobacco Company John J. Bagley Company West Algo Continental Tobacco Company Buchanan & Ball

Engineer deaths in Hixeman area crash details incomplete

Unclear OCR fragment reports engineer fatalities near Hixeman on the African trail route, listing etymology and locations. Fragment mentions Allegtippus, west of a city and near Horae hos aters, with permayivanie of arican trail.

Hixeman

No Command for Schley from The Philadelphia Times

Washington dispatch notes acrimony in Senate over Admiral Schley and Captain Sampson nominations for rear admirals. It details executive sessions, revised naval personnel bills, and a late error placing Philip above Lehr, affecting Schley’s ranking. Schley receives shore duty with limited squadron while Sampson keeps sea command and higher pay.

Philadelphia Times Washington Senate Sehley Sampson Schley Secretary of the Navy Naval Admiral Schley Navy House of Representatives Chandler New Hampshire Bchiey U8 Senate Oval Ue Senate Mkt Biggin- Son Bampoon Philip Lehr Naval Register Commodore Philip Theorth South Atlantic Navy Department Loug Hag Maryland Congress Itil

Mr. Morgans Figures Sparks Georgia Farm Debate

The Urlethorge Echo reports figures cited by Mr. Martin of The Atlanta Constitution show Georgia’s economy relies heavily on farming yet purchases far more from outside than it produces. The piece argues Georgia is debt heavy due to purchased provisions while farmers struggle to sustain the state, urging a shift to self sufficiency and criticizing the state’s agricultural output.

Mr. Morgan Moran Georgia South

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