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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
10
The proposed addition for the Atlanta federal prison is recommended by the Department of Justice in Washington but awaits appropriation. Congressman Livingston, who arrived in the city yesterday, is confident funding will be secured at the next session of Congress if the plans are approved.
A grainy image shows the pidns of Architect Eamey for a proposed addition to the federal building under construction near the city core. The photograph hints at design features and the ongoing work at the site.
The damus suit against State Treasurer Park over the public property fund Will likely be argued in the capitol perhaps in the senate chamber with access to the public library. Attorney General Terrell and Park’s lawyers study supreme court rulings as they prepare to present their case before Judge Candler tomorrow afternoon. The answer to demurrer may be filed today but likely delayed until just before arguments begin. The senate chamber is expected to resemble a mini library as lawyers gather. officials, capitol staff, and city lawyers anticipate a crowded, busy session.
At a Georgia School of Technology meeting yesterday the board elected two new professors Floyd Furlow and Dr Peer Prock, and created the degree of engineering chemistry. Homer W Black named assistant professor, with W H Emerson overseeing the chemistry work. The resignations and campus visits were noted as part of ongoing improvements.
The impid brilliancy of Cut Glass gives to a fable the finishing touch of refined elegance. There are no defects in the right kind, the cutting is mathematically accurate, and it is polished to rival diamonds. You get these qualities when you select your Cut Glass from our stock.
Robert L. Stokes a well known Atlanta man and president of Fulton Foundry and Machine Works died at his home 10 Peachtree Place after a week of pneumonia. His wife Minnie Fontaine was critically ill from appendicitis at Ellin-Cooper sanitarium. Fontaine’s father was near death from Bright’s disease. Stokes married Minnie Fontaine in 1896 and leaves a baby girl. Funeral plans to be announced.
The Whitehall street viaduct project near the railroad line moves forward with anchor rods and steel channels arriving in Atlanta. Construction starts as soon as stone and sand for concrete arrive, with street closures planned only when necessary to progress the piers and approaches. Contractor Grant Wilkins secures unloading access on Whitehall and Wall streets, and daily steel shipments are expected to continue.
Building permit issued yesterday for V. H. Kreigshaber to construct two one story brick dwellings at the corner of Moreland and Austin streets. Total cost listed at 4000 dollars. Plans by architect W. F. Denny.
A Wilkes Barre nurse testifies to Postum replacing coffee easing headaches and indigestion. She notes observed improvements among patients and mothers, highlighting milk tolerance and proper preparation methods while underscoring coffee avoidance.
The county will accept the new courthouse annex at a regular board meeting. Contractors Gude & Walker and architect Grant Wilking will attend to confirm contract completion. The three story building cost about 120 015 dollars, with furnishings budgeted up to 30 000 dollars. Judges Lumpkin Reid Calhoun will preside on respective floors, and occupancy is expected soon.
The corner lot at Marietta and Forsyth streets was bought by Equitable Loan and Security Co. Plans point to a modern building, possibly a funeral office, with Ernest Woodruff saying a front foot price of 1,000 dollars or 35,000 for the 560 by 100 foot lot. The fate of a hotel on the site remains uncertain.
A morning fire at the Infants' cottage of the Decatur orphans home was discovered around 3:20. The blaze damaged clothing and scorched the ceiling. workers and home officers quickly extinguished it with no building damage or danger to the 28 children aged under nine. The cottage was funded by the First Methodist church ladies, who will supply replacement clothes.
Police found two Negro youths at Central avenue and Alabama streets with ten pounds of peppermint sticks packed in their shirts. They claimed to work for Buchanan candy makers and bought the candy, which was reportedly stale. They are held for the recorder’s court this afternoon after police pressure for confession.
EISEMAN BROS of Washington DC warns customers about textile tricks and emphasizes buying from trusted mills. They claim all garments are tailored in their own work rooms with quality materials and a range of fits to suit tall and short men, slender and large builds, at affordable prices.
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