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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
10
An unreadable clipping mentions a rate, a location and a possible charge or bill. The legibility issues obscure key names, places and numbers making precise details unavailable.
A movement among Atlanta’s prominent women aims to establish a riding school for beginners and those returning to the sport. An experienced female instructor may lead the classes, reviving the city’s tradition of equestrian activity alongside golf and outdoor recreation. The piece notes the historical decline in women’s riding postwar and bicycles’ rise, with current interest rebuilding interest in horseback riding as a healthful, fashionable pastime.
The Delineater highlights spring fashion materials likely to be worn, featuring crepes such as crepe de chine and crepe de Paris, soft silks, and sheer fabrics for dressy afternoon gowns, with taftas and mohair finishes. It notes draping effects, lighter lines, and color pairings like pale gray crepe de chine with gray taffeta, plus rose pink and violet shades.
Miss Adele Stoll guests Miss Sadley Goldberg at 22 South Pryor. Lectures and society events fill the afternoon and evening, including Mrs J K Ottley’s From a Sociological Standpoint at Washington seminary and piano duets. Gallery showings feature world masters at the Y M C A auditorium.
Washington March 16 the house committee on naval affairs approved additions for the next naval appropriation bill. Two sea going coastline battleships about 13 500 tons cost 3 600 000 each three armored cruisers fastest and strongest cost 4 000 000 each three protected cruisers about 1 141 000 each No gunboats will be provided per Admiral Dewey General Otis purchases The committee allows armor contracts up to 45 per ton for emergency armor about 7 400 tons for Maine Missouri and Ohio and other authorized vessels.
Advertises a diamond dealer inviting readers to view a large collection. Emphasizes genuine selling, business value, and special prices. Encourages visitors to come see the display even if not buying.
Lewis Morrison stages Faust at the Grand in a farewell production using grand scenery and effects. Reports say demand remains high with three large audiences. Rehan appears at the Grand in As You Like It and The School for Scandal, praised as an exquisite Rosalind, with careful Shakespearean portrayal.
An ad extols a liquid laxative named Syrup of Figs made by California Fig Syrup Co. It claims the product cleanses the system and eases colds fevers and headaches without unpleasant after effects.
F M Scott sent a $25 check to the Firemen's Benevolent Association as appreciation for firemen who responded to a blaze at his outside city residence near Peachtree and Seventh. Yesterday two small fires occurred. Will Inman at 702 Peachtree street and Colonel L P Thomas at 367 Whitehall street both faced minor blazes with slight damage. Horses pulling the hook and ladder truck slipped in rain but no major harm was reported.
Central of Georgia Railway announces a special round trip fare for Macon on March 22 1900 to honor Admiral Dewey. Tickets sold March 22 or before arriving Macon by noon and valid return March 24 with trains from Atlanta at 7 50 am 4 05 pm and 8 30 pm. Ticket offices Union Depot and No 6 Wall Street.
The wife of a prominent senator recalls collecting red tape from the senate post office mail bundles. She kept pieces as souvenirs, sent them to friends, and noted how the red tape has traveled with her in Washington and in her home state. She mentions value in keeping connections through these tokens.
General Wheeler traveled from San Francisco to Washington via Atlanta to urge McKinley to accept his resignation as brigadier general of volunteers and claim a seat as Alabama’s congressman. He greeted few friends at the depot and spoke of the Philippine campaign and Filipino self-government with measured remarks. A Baptist Sunday School reunion is announced for Friday evening with music by Wurm’s orchestra and refreshments.
Commissioner Fox says he will support any police board member who can secure three more votes for chairman. Jones, oldest member, is favored under rotation and may win if Patterson English Fox and one of Johnson or Brotherton back him. No meeting plan until four commissioners unite. Mayor Woodward acts as chair amid a tense standoff.
A writer contrasts the practical value of red linen tape with the suffocating red tape of government. She recalls visiting a treasury office where a private claim, once tied with linen tape, remains stalled after decades, its claimants long dead, their heirs aging while the case lingers under an iron chain of process.
A Georgia cakewalk will headline the Feed Exposition tonight with a quartet of Georgia darkies performing the old time cake walk and plantation songs. Despite weather, a large crowd attended last night to hear Professor Price lecture on psychology, which was described as instructive and entertaining.
A discussion advocates returning to defensive armor, noting gunshot risks and suggesting a breastplate as a practical protection. It abruptly shifts to a Bright advertising bit praising Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children, claiming health benefits and widespread grocery availability.
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