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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1900

Page

6

Unusually Heavy Fulton County Registration for White Primary

Registration in Fulton County surged as books closed at 8 pm with estimates of over 11 000 white voters eligible to vote in the white primary. The tax collector’s office and north side substation logged record daily registrations, led by Steien Sarris and residents in wards two and six.

Silverman Lst Steien Sarris Fulton County Secon Cly Tat A. P. Stewart Ethick Court of Oredinary Sale ‘County Lee Street West End Methodist Church Macon and Western Central Railroad Aro Lea Lawton's Pitman's Henry Johnson Atlanta Georgia Whitehall Survey Pitman Grigg’s Z. T Pryor T. A. Frierson Getaher Petty W. A. Ozburn H. F. Williams True. Fee Fannie Gordon Howard Boald Pr Southern Railway Southern Railway Company Southern Ridge Avenue Ford Mpany Pryor Street Pryor Str Thenre Ohnam George N. Johnson

Barrett outlines souths role in expanding trade with orient

Hon John Barrett former minister to Siam trade diplomat argues southern mills should push cotton and cotton goods to China and the orient. He champions an Asiatic commercial commission, the Nicaragua canal, a Pacific cable, and open treaty rights as keys to boosting US東 trade with Asia. Barrett discusses speaking engagements in May at Charlotte NY and Brooklyn.

Far East John Barrett Siam Orient Constitution China Milla United States Kent Congress Asiatic Commercial Commission Pacific Coast Great Britain France Germany Nicaragua Pacific Ocean Australia Alberta Pacific Philippines Japan Philippine Manila Melbourne Vladivostok Siberia Hong Kong Shanghai Singapore Barrett Charlotte N. Y Union League Club Brooklyn

Songs of the Orphans at First Methodist Sunday

Decatur Home orphans will visit Atlanta for the morning service at First Methodist church next Sunday. The carload of children will sing as the morning feature, with Mr. R. F. Shedden and Mr. R. A. Hemphill directing and welcoming friends.

Decatur Atlanta First Methodist Church R. F. Shedden R. A. Hemphill

Change in Diet Boosts Wages and Backbone Says Publisher

A large publication manager describes a dramatic personal change after switching to Postum Coffee and Grape Nuts breakfast foods. He credits these products with increased brain function and nerve energy, leading to bolder actions, higher wages, and sharper work. He asks his name not be used.

Elven

Two New Depots for Dublin Georgia Town

Dublin to gain two new depots within sixty days as Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad is ordered to prepare Dublin station plans and the commission approves them. A second railroad project for a completely new structure is already underway. The town has not secured a union depot, but the forthcoming stations are described as commodious and well above average for Dublin’s population.

Georgia Dublin Railroad Commission Macon, Dublin and Savannah Railroad

May Stop Work on Streets New Ordinances Proposed

The Board of Health discussed several sanitary ordinances including bans on street garbag bags, higher milk standards, and contagious disease controls. Ordinances were referred to the ordinance committee for future reporting, with action anticipated after council review. Concerns about ongoing street excavations and utility conduit work were raised, and a sanitation remedy plan for resort areas near the city was mentioned. Dr. Bizzell urged measures to curb unhealthy street conditions in summer. The board approved a $5 payment to Drs Kennedy and Hurt for recent city services.

Sanitary Department Board of Health Board Lowry Dr. Benson Bizzen Bizzeli Steam Heat Company Burton Smith Smith Bizzell Kennedy Hurt

Command in the Philippines shifts with Otis leaving

Washington May 4 General Otis requests to return to the United States and is relieved effective May 5 General MacArthur will replace Otis in command of the Philippine division Brevet Major General Wheaton to succeed MacArthur as commander of the southern Luzon department Kniser receives a new post Emperor Francis Joseph appoints Wilhelm field marshal general of the Austrian army

Philippines MacArthur Washington Otis United States War Department General Otis Wheaton Department of Southern Luzon Kniser Herlin May Francis Joseph Austria Emperor Wilam

Tax Committee Takes No Action On Hypnotists License

Special session of the tax committee adjourned without action after hearing arguments on rescinding a previous measure setting a 500 annual license for hypnotists and magnetic healers. The amendment remains, and a council introduction date has not been set. The letter from the Southern Institute of Science spurred the prior move. Dr. Price and others questioned its authorship and implications.

Tax Committee Council Harwell W. B. Price Richard Bosche Roy Price Southern Institute of Science P.O. Box Atlanta Atlanta Psactical Research Society

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Blues Relief

Mentions the blues as a female condition and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safeguard for women's health. Claims the remedy overcomes blues by addressing the whole female system and cites letters from women who report relief.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Psychologists Gather for Meeting at Woman's Club Grand

A call goes out to all interested in psychology to meet on Thursday May 10 at the Woman's Club in the Grand building. The meeting will be called to order at o o'clock in the evening to discuss forming local, state and national associations.

Woman's Club At & O

Atlanta Home Insurance set to settle back taxes

The Atlanta Tax Committee reduced the back taxes from 11 340 to 4 536 for Atlanta Home Insurance Company after Joel Hurt presented a settlement proposal. Three assessments totaling 11 440 plus interest were trimmed to a 40 percent basis, aligning with building societies and banks, with licenses granted but of little importance.

Council Joel Hurt Atlanta Home Insurance Company Hurt Hart Dr. Roy Atlanta

A Night of Terror Ends With New Discovery Cure

Mrs. H Lincoln recounts a perilous night for the widow of General Burnham of Machias Maine. Doctors predicted death from pneumonia but the patient implored Dr King’s New Discovery. After three doses she slept and was cured, the medicine claimed to treat throat chest and lung diseases, priced at 50 cents and a dollar with free trial bottles at drug stores.

Burnham Machins H. Lincoln

Big Labor Meeting Called On Garment Strike

Heads of all city labor unions and the Federation of Trades plan a Sunday meeting in Federation hall to form a fund for weekly wages to striking garment workers. The strike continues with no workers returning, and leaders aim to extend actions if demands are not met.

Federation of Trades Federation Hall

Protruding Piles Ad Ends with No Risk Refund

Mrs. Buchanan is dangerously ill at her home 75 Park Avenue with physicians fearing she may not survive the night. She is the wife of T. J. Buchanan long associated with the city engineer's street service.

Buchanan T. J. Buchanan Park Avenue City Engineer's Department

Hotel Cumberland Seeks Guests With New Amenities

Hotel Cumberland announces season opens June 1 in refined facilities. The hotel and cottages have been repaired and painted, new bath houses erected, and a first class car line in order. A new steamboat pier, fine orchestra, dancing pavilion, excellent cuisine, and superior service enhance the visit. Special rates via manager Lee T. Shackelford.

Divorce Notice in Fulton County Court 1900

In Fulton Superior Court Mrs Alice Darnell vs Charley Darnell case No 7350. Court orders Charley Darnell to appear at Fall Term 1900 to answer petition for divorce. notice dated May 30 1900 by Judge J H Lumpkin and Clerk G H Tanner.

J. T. Holleman Gould Building Atlanta J. H. Lumpkin G. H. Tanner Fulton County

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TAK South Songs OF the Maier & Berkele, Jewelers 3-Whitehall W. RE. Price Stilson, Sewer Hotel Cumberland Cumberland Island, GA Lee T. Shackelford Mgr L. Bunkley Young's Hotel N. Forsyth St W. D. Youn Tallulah Falls Peter Lynch Whitehall St W. Mitchell St J.T. Holleman Georgia of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Conpany Eiseman Bros Eiseran Bros Washington, D. C
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