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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1905

Page

8

Missouri Deadlock in Senate Ballots Persists

Jefferson City March 16 a Missouri joint session failed to elect a United States senator after three ballots as Cockrell Niedringhaus and Parker contested the vote. Five Pettijohn supporters shifted to Kerens and a grand jury was convened to investigate the deadlock as Democrats consider crossing party lines to back Parker in tomorrow’s session.

Jefferson City Joige Spencer United States Thomas K. Wiedringhaus F. M. Cockrel Cockrell Niedringhaus Petiiform Parker Warner Bartholdt Spencer Frisbie Pettijohn Kerens Barrington Maroh Thomas K Neidringhaus Republican Caucus United States Charles Morris Hugh Melnose F R. Cook Charles Smith Judge Martin Circuit Court Coleonel W. H Phelps St Louis Legislture Dava Nelson St. Oulas Nelson LR. Parker Parker Tomoorrow

War Minister Resigns Over Health In Mexico City

Mexico City March 16 General Francisco Mena minister of war resigns due to impaired health. He will sail this month from Europe to renew friendships and take a course of treatment. He previously served many years as financial agent of Mexico in Germany and England.

Mexico City Fran |Isco Mena Europe Mexico Germany England

Good Credit as Sole Security for Bank Loans

New York bankers testified in a bankruptcy hearing that loans totaling hundreds of thousands were made to the firm Jacob Berry & Co solely on the broker’s good credit. Henry R. Corse of Hanover National Bank said a $100,000 loan the day before the firm failed was secured by promissory notes, with no other collateral. The firm, in business forty years, had a large account with the bank and received no more accommodation than its account warranted.

New York Jacob Berry & Co Henry R. Corse Hanover National Bank Fim

Congressmen Goulden and Ryder Visit Atlanta

Congressmen Goulden and Ryder of New York spent a day in Atlanta meeting friends before continuing to New Orleans. The Gordon Monument workers reported over ten thousand dollars subscribed, to be drawn on as collections are made for the monument. The remains of Mrs C H Logan of Shreveport were en route to Louisiana for interment after dying of pneumonia in Farmville Virginia. Major H S Price died at 88 in Kirkswood, with Masons to handle grave rites at Desatur cemetery. The body of Mrs Mamie Nixon, measles death, was to Torcon for funeral. A note at the Constitution office asked for charitable help for an old woman at 364 Decatur Street.

Goulden New York Ryder Atlanta New Orleans Gordon Monument Work Ers The Piedmont J. T. Derry E. ¥. Clark Harry Schiessenger Robert Ozburn E H Thornton Tip Harrison Fark Crumley Gordon Monument Association C. H. K Logan Shreveport H. K Logan Louisiana Logan Farmville T. Ht. McGuire H 8 Price Kirkswood Desatur Thomas Medlin Swift Hat Mamie Nixon Torcon Swift & Hal Constitution Office Decatur Street Decatur Streets

Real Wool Suits and Overcoats Bargain Window

Our window features suits and overcoats valued at eighteen dollars, now offered for fifteen. These wool garments with stylish patterns promise a perfect fit and lasting style next season. An opportunity for the thinking man to save money on quality attire.

Worth county grand jury urges higher land valuations and corrected maps

The Worth County grand jury, presided by Judge W N Spence, endorsed a special committee report that tax digest values be raised as the fair and just figures for 1905. They found many lands not listed for taxation and urged the ordinary to provide an accurate map and for taxpayers to specify lot counts. The panel also urged road repairs and adjourned court to the April term.

Worth County

Negro Will Not Get The Place Against Baltimore Appointment

Washington reports prominent Maryland Republicans were assured the president will not extend the Newark style Negro appointment to Baltimore. After pressure for Henry B. Cummings, a top Roosevelt supporter, the White House announced that he will not get the collector ship, with selection to favor a white appointee acceptable to business interests.

Jou Ohi Washington Baltimore Andersen Newark New York Henry 8. Cummings Roosevelt Chicago William F. Stone Republican National Committee Stone Maryland White House Cummings

Georgia Stone for Building Georgia Stone for Building

Special dispatch says Georgia likely to win the contract to furnish stone for the new district of Columbia municipal building. Harry Dewar of Blue Ridge Marble Co. is the lowest bidder. Commissioners West and Biddle will visit Georgia quarries and Savannah buildings to inspect marble use. Contract value for stone about six hundred thousand dollars.

Jos. Ohl Washington District of Columbia Georgia Harry Dewar Blue Ridge Marble Company West Biddle Savannah North

Montgomery Defeated by New York Americans in Park Game

Montgomery Alabama March 1 The Montgomery team of the Southern League lost 4 to 1 at Athletic Park. Pitching by Hogg and McDonald for Montgomery against Clark Griffiths New York Americans. Batteries: Montgomery McDonald Hogg O'Brien New York Newton Puttmann McGuire.

Hogg McDonald Montgomery Baeball Club Montgomery Ala Athletic Park Clark Griffith New York Americans O'Brien New York Newton Puttmann McGuire

Park Board Row Up Again Today At City Council

The park committee will meet at 10 30 in the community room of City Hall to decide on ordinance actions referred from the park commission. Park board members may resign if the measure passes and seek a charter amendment to legalize their roles. Other committees including cemetery street and board of health meet today with various agenda items and funding requests.

Park Commission Park Committee of Council Bilis Park Board Board of Park Commissioners Park Commissioners Park Committee Cemetery Committee Hilletra Street Committee Alderman Holland Board of Health Benson Counteslman Patterson Patterson Hirsch Kontz T. H. Goodwin North Avenue Peachtree Street Courtland Street Grant Withins Puddie Lyman Hall Georgia School of Technology

Fort Valley to Host Fifth Annual Sunday School Institute

Fort Valley Ga March 20 and 21 host the fifth annual convention of the Sunday school Institute of the Methodist church South. Rev T Lang pastor here has arranged for a large delegation with Dr H M Hamlin of Nashville guiding the training department. Indications point to a successful convention.

Fort Valley Marc The Methodist Church South T . Lang Methodist Church H M. Hamib Nashville

Atlanta Bowlers Win Decisive Fifth Match Over Memphis

The Atlanta bowling team at Bobby Walthour's alleys clinched the fifth and deciding match against Memphis by a pin, finishing 2515 to 2497. Individual scores listed include T Smith 293, Knight 530, Whitten 213, Wellworn 463, Eliott 587, and Womais 959 overall.

Atlanta Memphis Bobby Walthour Smith Knight Whitten Eliott Wotais

Mothers Choose Officers for National Congress of Mothers

The National Congress of Mothers of Lodi elected officers for the year. President Mrs Frederick Schott Philadelphia. vice presidents Mrs D O Mears Albany and others. corresponding secretary Mrs S C Grice Philadelphia. recording secretary Mrs J P Bronk Bridgeport. treasurer Mrs Louis K Gilson Wilmette. auditor Mrs Roger B McMullen Evanston. Elections were unanimous. The title changes to Founder for Mrs Theodore Birney of this city who helped establish the organization.

Frederick Schaff Philadelphia Washington National Congress of Mothers Lodi Frederick Schott D. O'Mears Albany W. Murphy Los Angeles Cal RR. Cotten Bruce 5. C. Grice

WILLIS KING SERIOUSLY ILL

Willis A King milk inspector for the Atlanta Health Department is gravely ill at his home 99 Chapel Street with spinal meningitis He has served the city 33 years including five in the police and was the first sanitary inspector Reelected by the Board of Health he is 58 and has a large family friends hope for a swift recovery.

Willis A. King Atlanta Gemotary Chapel Street King Ilth Board of Health Campbell County

Herrera and Daly Fight to Draw in New Orleans

In New Orleans Aurelio Herrera and Tommy Daly boxed ten rounds at 190 pounds with a fast finish, the bout ending in a draw as both fighters remained fresh. Nearby, Gregson defeated Dirk Wolf by knockout in two minutes, and Kia Murphy stopped Frankie McHugh in two rounds. In London the House of Commons adopted Premier Balfour's motion on guillotine with 208 votes to 129.

New Orleans Aurelio Herrera Tommy Daly Daly Hid Gregson Dirk Wolf New York Frankie McHugh Kia Murphy Murphy London House of Commons Balfour

Emperor to Visit Huns After Protracted Hungarian Crisis

Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph will travel to Budapest on Sunday. The move aims to push a settlement of the long running Hungary crisis that has persisted since January 28. Both crown and Hungarian leaders remain firm, but the emperor’s presence may ease tensions if he feels a real chance to improve the situation.

Vienna Tmporor Francis Joseph Budapest Hungary Crown

Peach crop ruined by severe late freeze across north Alabama

Reports from north Alabama indicate this year’s peach crop was ruined by last month’s severe weather. Sunshine recently dried buds that began to open before the freeze, contrasting with last year’s strong peach harvest. Also notes on obesity treatment trends and a Newport News arrest for passing a forged check.

Birmingham Ala North Alabama

Norfolk Pins Association Reaffirms Lumber Grades Policy

At a Norfolk meeting the North Carolina Pins Association decided not to implement the previously discussed advance on higher grade manufactured lumber, keeping current grade levels. Captain Jor1. Roper was reelected president and John K Walker reelected first vice president, with E Fosburghs, J. Wilkerson, and Maxwel l Anderson chosen as vice presidents representing their states.

Norfolk Carolina Pins Association Jor Roper John K Walker E, Fosburghs Virginia J. A. Wilkerson North Caroli Maxwell Anderson South Carolina

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