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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1900
Page
4
Crowds gathered on East Hunter Street as officers with lanterns searched a brick storefront hole alleged to shelter a wolf. Witnesses claimed damage to chickens and fear among residents, with several officers wary but finding no conclusive sign of the animal.
The ad touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a spring health aid. It contrasts a common old saying with March’s arrival and promises improved vitality and clearer skin by beginning the remedy now, claiming it will keep you well through summer.
Thomas tickets are available at the Grand Opera House box office beginning this morning at 9 o clock for Mrs Manie Fish Griffiths reappearance with the Thomas orchestra in Atlanta. Her prior concerts drew large crowds and demanded a third show due to popular demand. The article notes the orchestra includes a harpist and a prominent woman harpist’s participation is awaited. The sales push, led by Elmo M Massengale, includes a novel three-subscribe club premium and avenues to recruit agents with guaranteed salaries for the south.
Supreme Court of Georgia proceedings wrap after March hearings in Macon Circuit with arguments from several parties including banks and trusts. Case references Damon vOP and related parties wrap up as the court consolidates filings and prepares for ruling.
In a matinee session three cases were argued as officers accused prosecutors of coercing arrests. The recorder warned against frivolous cases and fined those who lied under oath, while a quirky tale of four Rounders and a stolen parson’s hat ended with the midget Sammy receiving a thirty day sentence for fowl theft related misdeeds.
Judge F P Westmoreland yesterday named temporary receiver for the Land Title Warranty and Safety Deposit Company after a petition by J R Riley & Co in superior court. Judge J H Lumpkin issued a rule nisi returnable on the 17th, with petitioners claiming ownership of substantial paid up stock and alleging the firm has ceased business.
Judge Lumpkin issued a temporary restraining order in a receiver suit filed by Abe Fry against Interstate Abstract Company. A hearing is set for the 4th. The petition claims part of the common stock was called in and replaced with preferred stock. Fry states he owns three shares and says their value was harmed by the change.
Jackson Mississippi witnesses a clash between the federal government and the state board of health over disinterring Union soldiers buried in Jackson during Reconstruction. Officials estimate 40 to 75 soldiers.
A special edition of the 6rth American Review presents a symposium of historical and ethical value on Britain and the Boers. Contributors include Rt Hon James Brice Montagu White, Rt Hon Earl Gray, and Andrew Carnegie. Price 25 cents by mail, 3 cents in person. John M Miller Co 39 Marietta street Atlanta.
Hal Morrison resumes art teaching in Lowndes Building studio. He offers oils watercolors and pastels sessions with flexible entry for students, pleasing many art students tonight at the event.
New York Sun reports the Berlin geographical congress inviting delegates to plan international cooperation and maps. It highlights the search for Ludwig Leichardt, an Australian explorer who vanished after a 16 month inland trek across Queensland and the Mitchell River region, with 3000 miles mapped and discoveries in geology and ethnography. A note ends with an advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
Special report notes Samford Club activity across Alabama with 135 members in Hartsell and a county paper printing an extra ten thousand Samford literature weekly. A W J Samford Club formed at the Decatur site with over one hundred attendees, signaling strong local support for Colonel Samford.
A F Liebman presents a cottage sale described as 31,100 buys a six room dwelling with reception hall bath large pantry and closets on a 50 by 110 lot. Cabinet mantels tile hearths and hard oil finish are noted. Call at his office for explanation.
A fragmented weather table lists cities such as Abilene Buffalo Cincinnati Corpus Christi Detroit Galveston Houston Huron Memphis Montgomery New Orleans Philadelphia Raleigh St Paul Savannah Tampa Wilmington and more. It includes notes on cloud cover temperatures, rain or snow indicators, and trace rainfall marked as T. Forecast by BR MARBLRT Official.
A candidate announces intent to run for mayor focusing on Atlanta's interests and community building, with emphasis on support from local voters. Another notice states candidacy for the office of ordinary of Fulton County, subject to the Democratic primary. Names include Frank Price and John R. Wilkinson, with reference to Democratic proceedings.
The notice lists arrivals and departures for multiple branches including Hapeville, Jonesboro, Savannah, Griffin, Nashville, Marietta, Chattanooga, and Atlanta routes. It details times, stops at Whitehall Street Platform and Union Station, and notes Sunday and daily service with accommodation trains and college pickups.
In effect January 17 1900 the Southern Railway lists eastbound and westbound trains with station stops from Atlanta to New York and Washington. It notes Pullman sleepers dining cars day coaches and observation cars on routes including Atlanta Greensboro Charlotte Raleigh Richmond Washington and New York with connections to Tampa Jacksonville and Brunswick. The document details numbered trains 34 35 36 38 11 and others with departure and arrival times and service features across the southeast.
A fragment notes a specific item described as five hundred sill counters from China, with the term immense offered. Details are incomplete. cannot determine full context or entities.
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