Armory for Fifth Regiment Approved and Planned in Atlanta
Officers of the Fifth Regiment infantry Georgia volunteers approve a large armory plan drawn by Bruce & Morgan. The $40,000 structure will be built on the Rucker estate between Maddox and Rucker banks and Alabama Forsyth streets. It includes separate company rooms and a central auditorium for battalion drills and private officers meetings. Completion hoped by fall with battalion drills starting next week and Memorial Day parade plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Regiment Infantry
Georgia Volenteers
Ecame
Bruce
Atlanta Rifles
J. W. Rucker
Rucker
Maddox & Rucker Bank
Alabama
Forsyth Streets
Fire Department
Park Woodward
W. W. Barker
Joseph van Holt Nash, Jr
James Fr Onettl
Coloel Woodward
Ate
Qbear
Ma‘r Patton
Rome
Sla
Woodward
Wood
Horrible Fate in Chesterfield County Shocks Columbia
In Chesterfield County, Cassie Bean a 20 year old woman, dies after being gashed with knives and burned, then left to run through woods. Four men Harvey Jackson Ben Jackson John Jackson and J T Steen arrested after inquest. sheriff says Steen may testify. Court trial expected in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
3. C
Cassie Bean
Chesterfield County
Mexico
Chesterfield
George Bean
Sam Woodard
Vince Melton
Tom Steen
James Jackson
Hving
Doss Jackson
John Jackson
Abb Kirklevy
Jim Verner
Harvey
Ben
J. T. Steen
Jai
Steen
Jacksons
Chase Furniture and Art From Chief Justice Chase Sale
In Washington on March 22 the sale of the late Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase furnishings and art began. An oil painting of Mrs Kate Chase Sprague sold for $5 to Mrs Ethel Chase Sprague Donaldson, her daughter. The Sprague bedstead fetched $5, bric a brac and works of art sold at low prices. Also in Indian Territory the house committee on Indian affairs reported a bid for establishing the Independent Order of Red Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Salmon P. Chase
Sprague
Kate Chase
Ethel Chase Sprague Donaldson
Indian Territory
Mary
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Independent Order of Red Man
Indian ‘Territory
Railway Notes on Shaughnessy Visit and Rail Deals
President Shaughnessy of Canadian Pacific toured the city and praised roads, noting expansion in western Canada and cotton movements east. The party planned visits in Cincinnati Louisville Detroit and Montreal for stockholder meetings while details emerged on the Kansas City and Southern reorganization and Gulf property financing. Texas and Pacific reported traffic gains offset by a poor cotton year, with growth in passenger traffic and other income. Corporate moves included Mobile and Ohio purchasing St Louis and Cairo stock, and talks over Pacific coast passenger rates. Rumors tied Atlantic Coast Line to Richland Fredericksburg and Potomac holdings as Seaboard eyes control with a parallel Washington and Richmond Air-Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaughnessy
Canadian Pacific
Capitol City Club
Mims
Captain Hackell
J. J. Spalding
Canada
Borgone
Japan
China
United States
Macdougal
Pactic
Buller
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Louisiana
Texas
Gould
Russell
Moblcle and Ohio Railroad Company
St Louis and
Cairo Road
St. Louis
Gulf
Mobile
Cuba
Central America
Kerr
Washington Roads
Pacific Coast
Transpac
New York
Atlantic Coast Line
Richend
Fredericksburg
Fotomac
Baltimore
Richmond, Fredericksburg
Potomac
Seaboard
Washington and Richmond
Atlanta Map Sale Exposes Rare Baylor Edition 184
John M. Miller Co announces the sale of original edition city map of Atlanta numbered 184 at 10 cents per copy. Limited supply, replacement unavailable once sold. Address: 39 Marietta Street, Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor
Atlanta
John M. Miller Co
Marietta Street
Chattanooga Southern to extend twelve miles to Birmingham
Chattanooga Tenn March 22 It was announced that the Chattanooga Southern railroad will be extended twelve miles from Gadsden Ala the present terminus to connect with the East and West railroad and then run to Birmingham From Birmingham the road will be extended to Montgomery Rusell Sage backs the project Olga Nethersole falls ill in New York and will miss two weeks of theater duties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Speela
Chattanooga Southern Railroad
Gadsdle
Ala
East and West Railroad
Birmingham
Montgomery
Ruesel Sage
Chattanooga Southern
Olga Nethersole
New York
Wallack's
Citizens Anxious 70 Give Interstate Fair Support
The Constitution reports Atlanta optimism for an Interstate fair this fall with a $315,000 guarantee fund, $15,000 now raised, and strong railroads pledge of $2,000. Letters from R F Shedden and Dr George Brown urge broad subscriptions, noting civic enthusiasm and local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
The
Constitution
R. F. Shedders
George Brown
Volunteer Corps
R. F. Shedden
Shot Boatswain Dies After Ferry Landing Shooting
Michael Nelligan boatswain's mate of the gunboat Machias was fatally shot at Tremont street ferry landing. He died at Italy hospital. His brother Edward, aboard the cruiser New York, was also wounded. H M Ward master of the steamer Lawrence is under arrest after a clash with sailors seeking to take a ship's engines. The dead man, 35, leaves a Boston widow. Police detained intoxicated suspects. Governor Blackburn urns Crab Orchard Water claim appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machias
Galveston
Michael Nelligan
United States
Tremont Street
Italy Hospital
Edward
New York
H. M. Ward
Gulf and Interstate Railway Company
Lawrence
Boston
Lazen Jneckies
Chinese Reformer Yu Wei Reported Hiding in Singapore
The Times correspondent in Singapore reports that Yu Wei, the Chinese reformer once thought to have left for London, has returned secretly to Singapore after a voyage and has remained there since. Details are unclear due to fragmented wording in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Singapore
the Times
Qegang Yu Wei
Cattie
Improvements at Colored Industrial College Flourish
Fort Valley Ga March 2 Special The Colored Industrial college under Professor J C Davidson shows strong progress with about 5000 invested in new buildings and equipment. A Pennsylvania donor and northern friends bolster support as 25 students attend with fifty boarders from several states. Two dormitories are under construction and a 45 by 60 foot industrial hall rises to teach blacksmithing woodwork crate making and other trades. The faculty will grow to ten with two additional teachers. State School Commissioner Glenn plans a visit. The college advances practical education for colored youth in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Industrial College
Fort Valley
Pennsylvania
J. C. Davidson
Glenn
Pehool
Industrial College
Sec
Education Board Hears Teacher Leave and Bloodworth Rule No 51
The Board of Education met at Boys High School to approve a teachers committee report. Miss Martha Nunnally will take leave, Miss Kate Culpepper becomes department head, and Miss Mary Moore joins Girls High School. Judge Bloodworth’s interpretation of rule 51 on sick pay was adopted, and payrolls totaling 13 572.01 were reported. Major Slaton praised Atlanta schools but noted gaps and praised Chicago’s facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Boys’ High School
Smith
Hamilton Douglas
Oscar Pappenheimer
Woodward
L. Rosser
W. 8. Miles
John 5. Parka
J. G. Bloodworth
Martha Nunnally
Girls’ High School
Kate Culpepper
Miss Nunnally
Miss Culpepper
Mary ©. Moore
Edgewood Avenue School
Miss Moore
Edgewood Avenue
Claude Hartsfield
Judge Bloodworth
Finance Committee
Bloodworth
Finnce Committee
W. F. Slaton
Chicago
Pappenheimer
Theo ‘v Toepel
Dr. Toepel
Toepel
Board of ‘Education
Major Slaton
Slaton
Major
Atlanta
Bullock Names Committees In Fulton Grand Jury Appointments
Grand jury foreman R. B. Bullock announced spring term committees and noted Fulton officials filed recommendations for notaries public and ex officio justices of the peace in multiple districts. Appointments include J. G. Bloodworth for South Atlanta, Thomas B. Cofield for Buckhead, and W. C. Munday for Edgewood, with Judge Lumpkin expected to act soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
W. F. Manry
W. Jf. Eckford
J. H. Nunnally
Joel Hurt
R. B. Seagraves
M. M. Wells
E. P. Black
H. R. Durand
J. B. Hunnicutt
George M. Hope
J. M. McGuirk
John E. Day
W. H. Kiser
J. E. Hunnicutt
M. D. Francis
Craig Cofield
E. C. Atkins
M. R. Emmons
Charles D. Warlick
George E. Johnson
J. A. Farnsworth
Public Records
I, T
Policies Appeal to Business Men by Michigan Mutual Life
The Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company presents its policies as fair and solid, appealing to business men with a sense of equity and stability. For details on policies and territory, contact B. H. Cobb in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan, Mutual Life Insurance Company
Modern Way Commends Syrup of Figs Remedy
Orme, chairman, E C McCandress and Committee on Justices of the Peace Dockets H C McCandless, chairman, W H Eckford and M M Wells. The Modern Way commends itself to the well informed to do pleasantly and effectually what was formerly done crudely as well. To cleanse the system and break up colds headaches and fevers use the delightful liquid laxative remedy Syrup of Figs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orme
E. C. MccCandress
John E. Day
Committee On
Justices of the Peace
H. C. McCandless
W. H. Eckford
M. M. Wells
California Fig Syrup_Co
Latham Names Committee to Organize Kansas City Trip
President Edgar Latham of Fallon county Young Men's Democratic League names a Kansas City arrangement committee to organize a league trip to the Democratic convention. Chairman Charles B. Northen T. B. Felder and Eugene R. Plack will handle plans as progress and rail travel details include a special train and possible sleeping cars to save hotel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic League
Kansas City
Edgar Latham
Young Men's Democratic League
Fallon County
League
Charles 8. Northen
T. B. Felder
Eugene R. Plack
Latham
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Imental Armory
Sees
TDOE
Diamond Lore
Wher& Berkele, Jewelers
Whitehall
Cassie
Carolina
County
Chase Furniture
Kansas City and Southern Railway
Oth
John W. Gates
James Stiilman
John Lambery Laws Fitzgerald
Herman Seleleken
Willam Edenburn
Samuel P. Shipley
Shedden and Brown
Metropolils
Hotel Empire
Jackies
Blacksurn
Kang YU Wei
Education Board
Munyon
Prof
Chile
Bullock Names Committees
Grand Jury
South Atlanta
Sloan’s Liniment
Stuttgarter Sanitary Underwear
W. German St
Washington, D. C
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