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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
11
City officials unveil a revised aging nyit tome project timeline amid budget gaps. Stakeholders include Transit Authority, city council members, and residents awaiting improved service and safer routes. Community groups urge transparent funding, with dates for hearings and potential voter input.
Dr J W Nelms of Athens claims Bailiff Gibson failed in duty during a bond release case for Wil liams. He cites misrepresentation, accuses the Clarke County officer of improper conduct, and asserts deputies would have placed the prisoner under warrant if properly aided. Sheriff Nelms defends his force and denounces Gibson.
The Atlanta council tax committee held two sessions, behind closed doors, to decide on back taxes for building and loan associations and banking institutions. A split on whether to remit or collect taxes persists, with a possible third meeting to resolve before Monday. The Gazette Guard seeks refund of $110.50 for taxes paid in 1899.
Atlanta Federation of Trades adopted resolutions thanking Councilman Henry W Grady for championing the city ordinance to require city peloting bear the union label. Delegates credited Grady’s work and noted appreciation from organized workers in the city.
Evans, a Canadian educated man employed in the Southern Express Company transportation department, was confined under a raving maniac designation in Chattanooga on March 16. The report notes his eccentric behavior and confinement status in the local Special-Wr Charts segment.
New Orleans March 16 The Crescent City derby at a mile and an eighth worth 4000 will be run tomorrow Knights Banneret 115 Winkfield The Conqueror 115 Roland Sidney Lucas 115 Clawson Prince of Veronia 115 Mercynt Sir Fitzhugh 115 Mitchell Lamplighted 115 Knapp F W Brode 122 T Burns head the strong lineup Schorr stable fame and Tommy Burns influence boost Brode as a top pick Lamplighted and The Conqueror arrived from Memphis with high hopes Kept track conditions heavy and racing officials aim to ready the surface for a strong finish with Brode needing fast going to maximize his chances.
New Orleans reports heavy track impacts as favorites stumble in races. Albert Vale and other outsiders claim wins across events including six races with notable finishes by Dissolute, Scottish Grit, Bright Night, and Strangest. The card highlights selling races, stakes, and notable entrants like Cathedral and Knight Banneret amid a busy racing day.
Dave Sullivan of Boston defeated Kid Broad of Cleveland in a 25 round 124 pound bout at the Broadway Athletic Club New York. Broad fought hard but Sullivan controlled the late rounds, winning on points as Broad faded. Earlier, Byers and Childs fought to a draw in Chicago after a six round contest.
In Chattanooga on March 16 the Nashville Athletic Club was completely outplayed by the Chattanooga team with a final score of 26 to 0. Birmingham leads the standings with Chattanooga and Nashville tied for second, each one game behind. In Birmingham Alabama the Birmingham Athletic Club defeated the Mobile Y M C A 2 to 9 in an exhibition game, remaining undefeated this season.
El Paso March 1 George W Vaughan says Yaqui Indians remain quiet with Mexican soldiers. An American prospector named Bostwick, prisoner for three months, has been released and returned to Hermosillo. He was not mistreated and says the Indians do not plan surrender. Vaughan notes General Torres is friendly to Americans. two Americans killed by Mexican soldiers were in Yaqui combat.
Chattanooga Mothers Union met with national vice president Valentine to decide on a strike over employing non union black molders at Ross Meehan foundry. A wage increase of 1 percent in stove establishments sparked reactions, leading to a delay as a committee plans talks with Ross Keehan officials. Also, a four story granite building burned at Atlantic Dock in Brooklyn, causing $25,000 damage to the structure and $60,000 to contents.
The following postmasters were appointed in Georgia I O Johnson at 45 bury Fieup county A Mo Shipley at Fie Fle county W D Howell at Mc Pherson Paulding county P C Davids at Lacey Melgtosh county
A lengthy notice outlines an April 1900 sheriff sale in Atlanta Fulton County. It lists numerous parcels and described tracts in West End, Granger Street, Beecher Street, Mangum Street, and surrounding blocks, plus personal property and lots in Walton and Henry now Fulton counties. Libations include stakes, land lots 25, 13, and 56, and multiple lot numbers, with proceeds to satisfy city court and superior court judgments.
A long passage details multiple foreclosure and levy actions in Atlanta Fulton County. It lists parcels of land tied to U S or city court writs, description of properties in several blocks and streets, and mentions heirs, executors, and assignees. It notes sale deadlines, court orders, and the names of claimants, trustees, and interested parties in these real estate actions.
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