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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1899

Page

5

County board to seek Atlanta architects for courthouse annex

The county's public buildings committee decided to ask architects from Atlanta and suburbs to prepare plans for a courthouse annex near the existing building. The project aims to add five courtrooms and necessary offices, with total costs not to exceed $100,000, and to proceed after a special board meeting.

County Board Atlanta Carmissioner Romer Srchitais Board of County Commission Palmer Shah Board of Comminsionera Commisglover Walker Adair Rosser Sile Grant Wilkins Fudge Rosser Croumd Ideaetn Paia Grant Viking Wilkins Walker Bir Wiking Resser Wikns Camain

Three Alarms Answered by Fire Department Yesterday

Fire department responded to three small fires yesterday morning. At 8 40 a residence of O H Rodgers at 75 Luckle street suffered ceiling and roof damage. the building is owned by J T Blagers with damage over 20 percent. A telephone alarm at 1 35 o clock sent firefighters to C T Ladson at 75 Peeples street where a small attic fire caused slight damage. The third alarm from box 28 brought crews to a home on Marlat street near Pine where a few roof shingles burned. damage negligible. Also an inserted note promotes Dr Luke P Blackburn’s medicine for constipation.

O. H. Rodgers Luckle Street 3. T. Blagers C. T. Ladson Peeples Street Marlatatreet Pine

Local Print Shop Urges Home Patronage For Quality

A regional advert urges residents to spend locally, claiming Atlanta printed work offers prompt service, equal quality, and reliability. The notice stresses backing a home institution capable of handling large or delicate printing jobs and producing journals, ledgers, and cashbooks without sending business elsewhere.

Olivia Webb in police matinee scene on Whitehall Street

In a cluttered courthouse mood piece, Olivia Webb is escorted to a police car after a court appearance following a strange episode on Whitehall Street. A jagged string of sobbing, an odd dress and a battered cap frame a tale of disjointed justice and a judge's ironic restraint. Lottie Sims and Jim Freeman feature in a parallel score of petty conflict and peculiar testimony.

Olivia Webb Olivia Whitehall Street Nadir Westing Room A. Bollinger Decatur Street Nash Gollinger Bollinger

Passing Throngs and Diplomatic Mentions in Havana

A Havana governor general Ludlow is praised for his presence and diplomacy while a journalist recalls interviews and fashion minded details. The piece highlights his career, attire, and cigarette habit, with remarks on foreign policy and a Confederate Veterans reunion noting Dr. Cowan and Dr. Divine elected leaders of a medical association.

Ludlow Havana Columbus Cubs Nicaraguan Canal Commission Bayad Court of St. James Caps Columbia General Ludlow Uncle Bam Confederate Veterans 3. B. Cowan Tullahoma Tenn Kinsman C. Divine Confederate Surgeons Survival Association

Local happenings mix crime, bananas, and library talk

A string of short items reports Dr Divine dying at Methdrgid Surgical Institute, Dr Cowan gravely ill, a novelty check for a kiss, banjanas once common in Cuba now scarce, and public library board debates. Notable locals include Darwin G. Jones urged for library leadership and J A I Brathass en route to Henderson to speak. Judge Harris and Jonel John F. Sharinen also noted in city coverage.

Divine Cowan Cuba Spain Young Men's Library Association Darwin G. Jones Henderson Western Kentucky Teachers’ Association Bampson W. Harris Jonel John FP. Sharinen Ibertag

Convention May Be Brought Here By Baptist Ministers

Baptist pastors in Atlanta formed a committee to consider inviting the Southern Baptist convention to meet in the city in 1900. The group adopted resolutions denouncing mob violence in Palmetto, urging justice, improved criminal trials, and urging lawmakers to safeguard law and order to attract investment and growth. The plan also welcomed Presbyterian pastor Orme Flynn and noted a broadened round of interfaith collaboration.

Atlanta First Baptist A. A. ‘Marshall Jameson R. L. Motley Southern Baptist Rav Orme Flynn Flynn Palmetto Georgia Atlante Tha Tawne Whati Orfer

Good Friday Police Board Election Outlook

The police board meets at 9:30 AM to inspect the force as Chief Manly and four captains are expected to be re-elected. Many sergeants face scrutiny, while a few may be dropped only for just cause, sparking worry until after next Friday.

Palics Department Board of Police Commissioner Manly Prinay

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