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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
10
The column analyzes the season’s skirt lines with tuck and plait details, noting how transparent fabrics shift toward fullness and the new back flare. It describes pastel gray gowns with Chantilly lace, embroidery, and white silk lining, highlighting a refined robe de style and the social events where fashion is observed.
At a Grady hospital auxiliary meeting yesterday morning the group voted to pursue building a nurses home due to inadequate nurse accommodations. They have secured initial funds and will raise more, while aligning with the Order of Old Fashioned Women to support maternity ward efforts. The combined work aims to elevate Grady to a leading national hospital.
Police pursue nightly chicken raids as Frank Hall reports repeated losses. Rich Johnson is arrested after being found in Hall's yard around 1 am. Recorder Broyles condemns the trespass, warning of a $15 or 30 day jail penalty and dangers of touching the live wire.
The Ful ton county Young Mens Democratic League plans a mass rally Friday night in Judge Lumpkin's courtroom Atlanta. Prominent leaders including Governor Candler and Hoke Smith may speak as the league promotes a Kansas City convention trip with strong statewide support.
George W Armirews named traveling passenger agent for Chicago Rock Island and Texas. George H Emerson promoted master mechanic of the Great Northern western division. Foreclosure sale of Toledo, St Louis and Kansas City railroad set for April 2 with a 470 mile line from Toledo to St Louis to be bid in by Erie or Nickel Plate. Western traffic rates to stay, shifting overcharge burden to eastern roads, provoking shippers to seek Chicago gateway alternatives. Central of Georgia reports new sleeping cars from Barney & Smith for Atlanta Savannah service, with elaborate berths and electric options. Appointment moves include A Ward as General Manager of Chicago and Southeastern, A Heard to assistant general passenger agent at Buffalo, Chesbrough to Buffalo as replacement, and Gummere retirement with duties reassigned. Virginia act allows Southern railway to reduce common stock, causing confusion over dividends.
A grocer and others report relief from coffee indigestion after switching to Postum Food Coffee. Testimonials from Mrs Fred Lippman and Mr H H Bidwell of Springfield describe belching stomach pain disappearing and Postum preferred over coffee. Readers advised to brew four heaping teaspoons per pint and boil 15 minutes for rich color and flavor.
Virginia charters and similar acts across railroads spark permissive stock reductions. The piece recalls the 1837 Pennsylvania line conflict over commissions, noting current actions by General Passenger Agent Ford and western railroad leaders, and the New York conference led by Jeffery with aims to sustain lawful interstate traffic and abolish ticket commissions.
Tom Green, a white man, was arrested on a larceny from the house charge for stealing a coat from a stable on Marietta street. He appeared in police court in shirt sleeves and was bound over to the state court with a $500 bond after testifying he was not afraid of the law.
A notice from J P Stavens Engraver offers invitations in proper fashion and form. Engravings are made in house at 47 Whitehall Street with low prices and prompt service, plus free samples and booklet on social usage standards.
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