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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1900

Page

8

Rells to Ring Miss Gertrude Refuses Alabama Farm

Miss Gertrude Lawrence of Atlanta resists being sent to a Alabama farm by her sister Mrs. John Howard. Police detain her at the barracks after a dispute over age and marriage plans. Her fiancé and friend provide shelter as the case unfolds with family tensions and a pending wedding.

Gertrude Lawrence Dorsett Gertrude Ala Pote Barracks Cupid Marietta Street Miss Gertrude the Constitution Alfred Howard Capain Gertruté Alster Jolly Jenkins

Madame Nevada Sings At The Grand In Atlanta

Madame Nevada delivered a refined program at the Grand with encores from Blumenberg and Pratt. The audience, smaller than typical for major attractions, showed evident pleasure in the principal and the supporting artists though her tempo and certain notes revealed occasional flaws.

Miss Horlocker on Stand in Nebraska Poisoning Trial

Hastings Neb March 26 Miss Horlocker testified in the Morey poisoning case revealing emotional love notes and meetings with Morey at the law office and Blue River resort She identified a locket with Morey’s image and a hair lock while sobbing and fainting during her testimony Insanity expert deposits were read stating she was insane when sending candy to Mrs Morey

Nebraska Hastings Neb Horlocker Morey

Life in the Old South Lecture Tonight

Professor Edwin Erle Sparks of the University of Chicago lectures at the Grand on the old Virginia civilization and social life. The talk appeals to Revolutionary societies and descendants of southern families, presented under the Atlanta Lecture Association.

Sparks University of Chicago Edwin Erle Sparks Old Virginia Atlanta

Burglar Chased on Bike by County Police

A county pursuit six miles south of McDonough ended with Ed Taylor, a farm hand, captured after a long bicycle chase. The burglar stole clothing and a fine bicycle from Stillman & Bros. farm near Lakewood, rode toward McDonough, then hid in the woods before being caught. The bicycle was recovered from a creek, and most stolen items were recovered. Taylor is behind bars, the tower. Also included is an account praising Dr. King’s New Discovery for lung ailments with testimonials.

McDonough Stillman & Bros Lakewood Ed Taylor Taylor W. J. Pool J. Je Heard Lowe Stillman Stillman

Local Court Grants Charthor and Notable City Actions

The Atlanta Steam Company received a charthor in the superior court from Judge J. H. Lumpkin. In city court J. M. Gardner sues A. G. Rhodes for 10400 for injuries after a fall in front of Rhodes property. Mrs. J J Knott seeks divorce from her 1883 marriage, citing cruel treatment and threats with a pistol, with a temporary restraining order issued and April 7 hearing set.

Atlanta Steam Company J. H. Lumpkin J. J. Knott

Sudden Death of Joseph Caldwell Rocks Atlanta Merchants

Joseph B Caldwell a well known Atlanta clothing merchant died suddenly Sunday night at his residence 17 Markham Street from an overdose of laudanum His funeral is set for Wednesday morning at Oakland Cemetery He served as a Confederate soldier in the Fifth Georgia Cavalry under Joe Wheeler and leaves a large family and many mourners in Atlanta and New York New York Peregrines indicate many nephews and veterans will escort his funeral and a death notice from Camp 159 confirms the service details.

Joseph B. Caldwell Markham Street Whitehall Street J. A. Caldwell R. H. Caldwell Atlanta EB. F. Caldwell Alaska A. B. Culberson M. A. Harrington Lewis Cook Warren King New York City Mr. Caldwell Veterans’ Association of Fifth Georgia Cavalry Joe Wheeler Oakland Cemetery Hickman Caldwell Claude Cook G. J. Culberson Clarence United Confederate Veterans Joseph B. Caldwall Hila Caldwell Hillburn & Bowden's John W. Nelms W. L. Ezzard J. C. Huff J. R. Gregory J. C. Rodgera B. M. Hettier W. D. Ellis W. H. Harrison

Lee Orders Investigation Over City Officials and Citizens

Havana March 26 General Lee ordered an investigation into a clash between the mayor and police of Marianas and about two hundred citizens. Captain Slocum reports four men jailed including one charged with reflecting on official acts at public meetings and three with carrying concealed weapons. The mayor said the arrests were within the law and did not seek military aid. The hearing discharged all four.

Havana General Lee Marianas Captain Slocum Slocum

Supreme Court Rules Houston Texas Central Rail Case

The Supreme Court decided the Houston and Texas Central Railway Company versus the state of Texas. It upheld that payments in state warrants issued during the Civil War were legal and could be received as money, affirming contractual obligations remained valid. The case concerns about $1,300,000 and whether warrants were issued in aid of rebellion.

Supreme Court Houston and Texas Central Washington Texas Central Huilroad Company State of Texas Houston Company Trial Court State Supreme Court

Packard Opera Company Opens at Columbia with Fra Diavolo

The Packard Opera Company opened a four week engagement at the Columbia to a large audience. Fra Diavolo headlined with strong choruses and lively ensemble, praised by critics for voice and stage presence. Other acts include Cavalleria, Said Pasha, and Lucia sextet with upcoming bills featuring The Viceroy and Robin Hood.

Charles N. Holmes Akash Ghbert Clayton Beppo Giacoma Diavolo Mountjoy Walker Charles Stout Matheo Charles Wallace Roperto Jessie Highland Zerlina Miga Carlottia” Gilman Misa Josephine Kirkwood Packard Opera Company Columbia Fra Diavolo Frank Ridsdale Charles Holmes Lorenzo Gilbert Clayton Lord Aleash Josephine Kirkwood Lady Alcash Montjoy Walker Charles Stout Diavoto Carlotta Gilman Zerlina Lucia Packard Pasha Cavalleria Chimes of Normandy

Soldier Guilty of Murder In Fort McIntosh Case

In Laredo Texas March 26 Arthur Williams colored ex member of the Ninth Cavalry was convicted of murdering Jack Hardesty a Louisville Kentucky railroad man on December 1899. Sentence was deferred until tomorrow. The murder occurred on the Fort McIntosh military reservation.

Ninth Cavalry Laredo Tex United States District Court Arthur Williams Ninth United States Cavalry Jack Hardesty Louisville Fort McIntosh

Senators Have Big Time In Havana Visit

Senators Cienfuegas Mauren and colleagues arrived in Havana aboard a special train, met by Civil Governor Gomez and rural guard chief Monteneudo. A band escorted them to Union hotel where they dined, then spent Sunday at the Soledad estate before returning. They plan to leave for Savana on a Monday morning special train.

Cienfuegas Mauren Havana Senate Committee Messrs. Platt Conneticut Aldrich Teller Gomez Montenguedo Santo Domingo Corss Union Hotel Soledad Savana

Re-Election of Officers at Hebrew Orphans Home Board

The Hebrew Orphans Home in Atlanta held two board sessions with all directors present. Officers were unanimously re-elected: President Simon Wolf, first VP Joseph Hirsch, second VP E A Weil, secretary treasurer Max Cohen, and superintendent R A Sommatron. A loving cup was presented to Wolf in honor of his anniversary as a founder and longtime fundraiser.

Hebrew Orphans’ Home Jon. Simon Wolf Washington, D. C Joseph Hirsch Atlanta E. A. Weil Savannah Max Cohen R. A. Sommatron Simon Forsyth Street Simon Wolf Washington Wolf Edward N. Calish Richmond

Court of Inquiry Clears Charleston Crew in Loss

Washington reports a naval court of inquiry found Captain George W. Pigman and his crew acted correctly in the loss of the cruiser Charleston. The ship struck despite proper lookouts, standard logs, and vigilant navigation, and the officers were exonerated with no further action deemed necessary.

Charleston Washington Watson Manila Navy Department United States George W. Pigman Willam Thompson Bureau of Navigation

Otis reports casualties in the Philippines and new recruits

War Department releases General Otis casualty list from Luzon Panay Samar and Leyte islands with names ranks and injuries. Arrangements completed for 1100 recruits aboard Sumner to reinforce Otis forces in the Philippines. Steyn flees under pressure to stay uncaptured as Morning Post reports a plea from Figeher for duty to country.

War Department Washington Otis U. S. V. Infantry Michael FE. Corley Mike Porgoszelski Luzon Island Thirty-eighth Regiment 1. VY. Infantry William D. Hoover Noah HE. Wingate Panay Island Sixth United States Infantry George Hemphill Magruder Andrews Nineteenth Winfield Preston Zerious Samar Island Sumner New York Philippines Steyn Londqgi Bloemfontein Morning Post Figeher

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