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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1899

Page

5

Pardons Granted as Georgia Prisoners Paralyzed or Ill

Governor Candler issues a humane policy pardoning nineteen convicts in the state penitentiary amid a shift to state control of prisoners. The list highlights inmates from multiple counties, all described as paralyzed or severely ill, with sentences ranging from burglary to murder.

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Pardons Granted for Georgia Convicts by Governor Candee

The governor pardoned a list of convicts including Riley, Schmidt, Meadow, Hinoenan, Jonen, Tillman, Blackwell, Johnson, and others. Most are described as ill or aged, with terms ranging from years to life. the action discharges them from custody and ends their offenses. Commissioners also outlined prison reorganization, distributing 2,000 prisoners among new contractors and planning new guards, camp physicians, and deputy wardens.

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Baptists From City Headed to Georgia Convention in Savannah

A large party of Baptists from Atlanta and surrounding towns leaves this morning for Savannah to attend the Georgia State Baptist convention. Delegates include ministers and lay members from the city and West End Church, with many travelers joining along the route. Notables listed include Colonel B F Abbott, Rev T P Bell, Rev J F Edens, Rev W W Landrum, Mrs J M Green, and Mrs A Marshall among others.

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Resignation of Local Baptist Pastor Acres in Clarkaville Move

Rev. R. B. Acre D D resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Church in this city. He will accept a call to lead the First Baptist Church of Clarkaville Tennessee. Dr Acres arrived here in 1895 from Lynchburg Virginia and is regarded as a leading Baptist figure in the South.

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Board of Education debates excusing pupils for religious holidays

The board considers permitting absences for religious holidays drawing protest. Mayor Woodward, absent at the meeting, opposes the move and favors reconsideration. He argues no city branch should hinder any denomination and that children may be excused if their church observes the holidays.

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Brigadier General Royal T. Frank Appointed Gulf Dept Commander

Royal T. Frank assumes command of the Department of the Gulf succeeding Alexander C. M. Pennington. He is a veteran officer who saw action against the Apache in New Mexico, aided in quelling the 1874 Pennsylvania railroad strike, earned multiple brevets for gallantry, and led coast defense efforts during the Spanish American War. He previously headed the Artillery School at Fort Monroe and chaired the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications.

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New Rector Arrives at St Luke's for Easter Services

Rev Charles A Jessup arrives Saturday afternoon from Baltimore to become rector of St Luke's Episcopal Church. He will lead Easter services with Rev Dr Bede assisting. Dr Rede surrenders charge to Dr Jessup after services and prepares to begin work in Savannah.

Charles A. Jessup St. Luke's Episcopal Church Baltimore Wrilys Rede St. Luke's Dr. Jessup St Luke's Jessup Bede Bo- Holt Savannah Gebrela de Bede Tabor Atlanta Church of the Incarnation

Council Called to Meet Over Street Railway Franchises

A special city council session was called for 2:30 PM to review the electric railway report enabling Consolidated Street Railway to gain franchise over Mitchell Street viaduct and nearby approaches. Discussion covers cost, transfers, and potential withdrawal of appeals tied to Fulton court decisions and appraisers, with decisions due after the meeting.

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Delicious Fool Grape-Nuts Ready to Eat Instant Dish

The ad touts Grape-Nuts as a delicious new food that needs no cooking and is ready for instant use in a crisp dish with a distinct Ukewine flavor. It highlights high value as a sustaining food for athletes and brain workers, and notes grocers sell it.

Amusements at the Columbia theater bill and plans

The Rentfrow company presented The Dark Horse at the Columbia last night to a good crowd. The same bill repeats this afternoon with The Lightning Express tonight and A Pair of Owls Friday. Saturday offers a souvenir to children and a $25 prize. Coggrove and Grant return with Dazater Monday to Wednesday next week. Fire Dazzler’s new version features updated music and costumes after eight years on tour. Special matinees, new dancing and songs, and Irish humor headline Finnigan's Batt at the Grand starting Wednesday April 5. Ball seats go on sale Monday at the Grand box office.

Rentfrow Company Columbia Coggrove Grant Poplar Music Thoreday Murray and Mack Grand Pox

Steel workers plan April wage advance in Alabama ود

Union leaders announce that miners employed by Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company and Stoss Trap and Steels Company will receive another wage advance of four dollars per ton on April first. Over 520 dollars will be shared as the raise. The iron market remains firm with demand. A second shipment of pig iron has been completed to Bayan Guba.

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Perune Catarrh Remedy Endorsed by Colonel’s Family

A letter from Colonel Arthur T. Hamilton of the Seventh Ohio Volunteers praises Perune as a cure for catarrh and stomach trouble. His wife Mrs Hamilton, a friend of Perune, also touts its health benefits for women. The ad promotes Dr Hartman’s Winter Catarrh book and urges immediate use for chronic cases.

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