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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
10
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The Georgia Industrial Commission's sub committee in Atlanta heard testimony on trusts and mill conditions. Witnesses Candler, Spalding, and Judge Hillyer urged remedial national legislation and municipal ownership ideas while factory workers described harsh housing, underpaid wages, and company store abuses at Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills.
Mns J D Rahner wife of assistant general passenger agent Rahner of the Florida East Coast died in Kansas City Sunday night. Her body will pass Atlanta en route to Augusta for burial tomorrow. Alderman Day chairs Tug Street Committee meeting at noon to decide matters from last session. Board of education teachers committee to inspect Bow High School building for possible election of teachers. Annie Hall through her attorney RW Cochran filed $5000 damages suit against Atlanta Railway and Power Co for a November 12 incident where her husband paid her fare but conductor removed her from a moving car, causing injuries. Chief Manly issued order requiring officers with spring uniforms to bring clothing for inspection Friday. Seventeen of eighteen negro women arrested for idling were fined by Recorder Broyles. Case against William Byers for obstructing fronts of his barroom dismissed after claim adjoining grocery connected to bar with women drinking behind sacks of flour.
C H Smith announces exclusive millinery openings on the 16th 19th and 21st at 180 Peachtree. Invitations emphasize limited access and special selections for discerning shoppers. The event promotes new arrivals and is staged at the Peachtree address.
Ernest E Moses a theater manager formerly of Ryder's Imperial Theatre Atlanta attempted suicide in the Hartridge Clarkson law offices in Jacksonville. Despondent over alleged wrongs by J H Ryder, debts at the Imperial Theatre and a deserting wife, Moses shot at his left breast. the bullet hit a rib and did not hit the heart. He was taken to Luke's Hospital and rested well that night.
Moses Eriest Moses, a 28 year old native of Germany, well known in Atlanta, spoke many languages and claimed a prominent German family background. Once an acrobat, he traveled the world but, after the Imperial Heirarchy change, failed to secure work locally. He was of Jewish parentage but embraced Christianity as a German Lutheran.
The Walton County Democratic executive committee issues a mass meeting call for voters at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday in April to elect a two year executive committee. The committee-elect will likely meet the same day to arrange candidate nominations for the county. The county is solid for a white primary.
General Manager J B Newton of the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern announces contracts for steel bridges over all streams on the railroad. Wooden crossings will be removed as work starts soon, funded by a $500000 appropriation for rebuilding road segments. In Macon article, Deputy Marshal Pearce returns with Dan Adams, charged with robbing the mails, bound over to U S court in $200 bond.
It was stated today that the Park Woolen Mills Company of Rossville Georgia will, at an early day, erect a fabric mill to utilize the products of their woolen mill and a cotton mill planned for Chattanooga. The larger plant is now assured and set to be completed before next fall.
On the Augusta and Millen railroad Charley Bell was crushed between two cars by a coupler today. He died tonight from injuries sustained in the accident near Augusta Georgia on March 2.
Pegleg Williams surrender and is placed in jail after a habeas corpus case traced from Morgan to the Georgia Supreme Court. Clarke county officials claimed warrants from multiple states, Williams arrested in Atlanta, then rearrested to ensure legal action. The court proceeding will determine the outcome, with Williams in custody as the matter proceeds.
Captain J M Falkner of Montgomery, a director of the new North Alabama railroad, outlines a plan to build from a Louisville and Nashville main line near Phelans through Jefferson, Walker and Tuskaloo sa counties, opening up a mineral region. About 75 miles long, the project will traverse rough terrain and costly construction, with directors meeting soon to award contracts.
County School Commissioners plan annual meeting in Brunswick with the Georgia Teachers Association set to convene June 20. President C B Gthsnn of Columbus heralds a premier session, aided by a famed lecturer lineup and a departure from the usual program. The association owns a Cumberland Island home, guiding the Brunswick choice for accessible Cumberland access.
State county school commissioners decide to hold the annual meeting in Brunswick during a period when teachers are in session. The urbanization section is expected to advance the public school system and benefit the local district.
Low fares via Southern Railway for Macon and Birmingham area travelers, with round trip tickets to Macon offered for sale March 2 and limited morning trains. County GOP committee called to meet in Birmingham to set date and place for the Republican county convention. For croup relief, use Cha neys Expectorant.
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