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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
8
City officials consider heavier rails as paving on Light Street suffers damage. Impact attributed to current rail weight, with repairs and upgrades debated amid street maintenance concerns. Municipal authorities study alternatives and costs to curb ongoing pavement destruction.
The Street Committee of the Atlanta city council held a lively session yesterday. It discussed forcing the Atlanta Railway and Power Company to replace groove rails on South Pryor Street to protect paving. Members agreed the council should act, with City Attorney Anderson to draft a resolution for next Monday’s meeting, backing the committee’s stance. The discussion centered on Whitehall Street and track exposure, noting bricks displaced by light rails and urging groove rails from Garnett Street to Georgia Avenue.
The city council weighs bids for sheet asphalt on Whitehall and Nelson streets and awards to Southern Paving and Construction Company of Chattanooga. Peters street contract is postponed after the mayoral veto. Street committee eyes crushed rock award later, while routine petitions push paving and grading on multiple streets including Linden, Chapel, Pavilion, and Glenwood avenues and curbing on Glenn Street. A clock on Decatur Street frontage is approved.
The policies of Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company appeal to a business man with soundness equity and liberality. For policy details and territory address H. H. Cobb Atlanta Ga. A.
The case of Cora Keith against the Atlanta Gas Light company went to the jury at 7 PM after days in superior court. The jurors were housed at a hotel with instructions to seal a night verdict. They did not agree by late night. trial began last Monday before Judge J. Lumpkin with expert engineers and boiler pipe exhibits presented for the panel.
The Topeka Capital reports Charles M. Sheldon and his book In His Steps are in enormous demand. A 10 cent sale with free mail is announced by John M. Miller Co at 39 Marietta Street Atlanta.
Dr. F. G. McConnell of Lynchburg Va attends the state Baptist convention in Griffin and will preach at West End Baptist Church assisting Pastor Dr. T W O Kelley. He is a former West End resident and popular with locals. Revival services begin Sunday and continue each afternoon and evening through the week.
Officer George Kiberly died from wounds after being shot by safe burglars Tuesday night in Birmingham. Officer Adams remained in serious condition near nervous prostration. Kiberly, a four year sheriff of Catoosa County Georgia, served on Birmingham police since 189. He left a wife and four children, a daughter ill with consumption.
Homer Crawford of Pulaski county, condemned for the murder of Anderson Pate, was granted a twenty day respite by Governor Candler. Judge E Hermann sought a hearing to present facts to the pardon board, arguing lack of malice and drunken context. The governor, cautious about reprieves, noted the delay in filing for clemency and allowed time for review. The case mirrors others where counsel preparation is limited before execution dates.
On Wednesday in Atlanta city court Tony Brown Nellie Brown sue Atlanta and West Point rail road for damages from a derailment that occurred Monday. Attorney C W Flake represents the Browns while Hoke Smith and H C Peeples are noted as their counsel in related injuries to Nellie Brown and her two children. The railroad contends settlements were made with the Browns the day after the wreck and claims to have acted before the filing firms.
The Gentry Dog and Pony Show features baby elephants praised as the brightest, most docile specimens ever seen. They perform a fifteen minute act without commands, delighting children and even joking with other performers as they steal feed and tug tails. Imported from India by Professor Gentry and raised in Indiana until tour ready.
Americus Ga March 29 Special JM Fagan for many years agent of the Central railroad here goes to Columbus as agent on Saturday succeeding Agent G L Candler there who is promoted the roadmaster of the third division A Pruett agent of the Central railroad at Dawson succeeds Agent Fagan here while Louis Poley late clerk of this office succeeds Pruett at Dawson The contemplated departure of Agent Fagan is greatly regretted here where he is universally esteemed.
Contractors Miles & Bradt Atlanta protest that bids were asked for separate branches of the federal prison building and should have led to four branch awards. They cite lower totals than rivals and urge awarding four branches to them, while officials say bids were for entire work to ease process. Major Frank Strong says division into sections was for bidder convenience and the award will go to the lowest overall bidder. Congressman Livingston reports no change. No contract will be let until consolidation legislation passes.
Georgia commissioner of agriculture C B Stevens plans a trip to Washington to confer with the U S Bureau of Animal Industry on stamping out Texas fever. Cattle in Gwinnett Rabyn Towns Union counties showed slight infections, prompting state action to prevent spread with federal cooperation. Stevens lacks a veterinary surgeon but offers full cooperation and may depart for the capital next week.
The Modern Way commends a liquid laxative to cleanse the system and break up colds and fevers without unpleasant after effects. It claims Byrup of Figs by California Fig Syrup Co. offers relief previously achieved by crudest methods.
Washington March 29 Formal order divides the Philippines into four military departments. The Pacific department is discontinued and a division of the Philippines is created under Major General Otis with Manila as headquarters. Northern Luzon goes to Major General Arthur MacArthur, Southern Luzon to Major General John Co. Bates, Visayas to Brigadier General Robert P. Hughes, Mindanao and Dolo to Brigadier General W. A. Kobbe. The division commander will set department headquarters and troop distributions.
Augusta Ga March 9 Special The case of Sarah Carter colored vs Jonn FP King Manufacturing Co ended with a verdict for the defendants after Carter claimed her son was killed obeying a foreman's orders and sought 35000 damages. Judge Eve directed a verdict for the defense. Fisher vs Charleston and Western Carolina Railway Co hearing continues. Fisher, a colored man, sues for injuries from being pushed off a moving freight train. He alleges he boarded a mixed train and was shoved by a negro rail hand. railroad contends he was a trespasser and fell, not pushed. Plf represented by F O Miller Jr. road by Joseph R Lamar.
An advertisement from the John M. Miller Co. at 24 Marietta Street Atlanta offers an 184 edition map of Atlanta for 10 cents each. It notes limited supply and mentions a 5 cent origin fee.
Winder Georgia March 98 Special. Winder organized a cotton mill with capital stock of 75000. At a stockholders meeting W H Me Cant a was elected president T A Maynard and D C DeLaperriere were named vice presidents T A Maynard J C DeLaperriere W Arnold K C Russell J J J Bell and W H Bush were named directors. All stock has been subscribed and work will begin at once.
Huntsville Alabama March 28 Mrs P Milligan begins erecting a handsome brick block of stores at the corner of the public square and Randolph street replacing the winter fire loss Q Gudenrath Co awards contract to North Winston for a steam bakery and brick block on Washington street Organizing Epsilon Chapter Dahlonega Ga March 24 a delegation from Phi Kappa Alpha Auburn Alabama arrives to establish a chapter at North Georgia Agricultural College Eleven members form a promising start Sigma Nu chapter already flourishing rivals intensify fraternity spirit Money to loan On Atlanta central real estate at 5 percent Good residence real estate 1 2 percent Any amount 2500 to 100000 arena Le Bile & Co
Dr. Graham of Kentucky lived to one hundred and remained free of illness, attributing his longevity to Crab Orchard Water as his sole medicine.
Grain-O promises a safe daily beverage for all ages, marketed as a coffee substitute. The ad touts a wheaten mocha-like flavor and easy digestion, with a price around 25 cents per package and wide availability through merchants.
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