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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
10
The city council upholds the mayor's veto on a key measure tied to local governance. Passeii is referenced in association with the decision, indicating involvement or commentary from a named individual or figure. Further context remains limited in the accessible text.
The Atlanta council debated Reed's bid to bring the Atlanta Railway and Power Company under general ordinances. Mayor Mims' veto was sustained 10 to 1 after lengthy speeches. Reed's measure sought stronger city control and broader application of the ordinance to new grants. Officials from the rail company and city health board figures attended as the debate touched taxes and future revenue.
An ad touts the Rose of Plymouth cigar as top quality with Havana filler and Sumatra wrapper. It notes the makers’ access to premium tobaccos, expert supervision, flawless outer wrap, and claims a jurist and other prominent southerners endorse the product after trying it.
Samuel Solomon, a well known citizen, died yesterday after Bright's disease at his home 49 Woodward Avenue. The funeral will be from the residence at 10:2 this morning, Rev Marx officiating. The body will be shipped to Macon at noon.
Judge Wilkinson directs three adjudged insane parties to be sent to the state insane asylum this week. Among them is Newton J. Hoeks a fourteen year old white boy noted for arson mania. Two others are in their families care while six to eight remain jailed or under family care. The asylum is already crowded and admission dates are uncertain.
A writ of lunacy was sworn in the ordinary's court for Zida Beidwell a 90 year old confined at the police station Judge Wilkinson doubts Bridwell would be admitted to the state asylum and may seek county almshouse placement, delaying trial and the sanity ruling.
Dr W S Elkin Jr testified yesterday before Commissioner McCord in the Jacobs Pharmacy Company versus the Retail Druggists Association Wholesale Druggists Association and Proprietors Association case. Only cross examination occurred, focusing on the relationships of the wholesale and proprietors groups to retail practice.
Dr and Mrs William J Holtzclaw departed the city today for New Orleans with one going ahead for the Baptist event. The doctor plans to attend his church service Sunday morning and evening upon return, as noted in this brief hometown report.
Atlanta fire chief describes Jacksonville devastation after the great fire. Relief committee reports with $1,000 in provisions and clothing, plus plans for more aid. Mayors and church leaders coordinate meals, funds, and shipment of supplies to Jacksonville. Additional local subscriptions listed. meeting called to decide fund use and distribution.
At yesterday's weekly Baptist ministers conference clergymen reported solid revival progress. Hollacaw's Jones Avenue revival added 57 members. Ward's Temple Church 20. Gwenn's Murray Street 16 with 8 baptisms. Oatford's Douglasville Richmond revivals praised. Salomon noted growing conversions. a letter from a Newnan pastor referenced health concerns. Outstanding Georgia churches plan a southern institute with Atlanta divines assisting.
Treasurer Park plans to appeal Judge Candler's order to pay school teachers from the Northeastern railroad sale proceeds and asks the Supreme Court to decide the entire constitutional status of the public property fund. The bill of exceptions is being finalized and will be filed for an early Supreme Court consideration, aiming for a May or June determination.
The board of county commissioners accepted the new courthouse annex and awarded furnishings to Fielder & Allen as lowest bidders at 19,019.24. Four bids were opened with Mesare, Gude & Walker next, and Chamberlin Johnson DuBose and Beuttell Manufacturing bidding higher. Committee members Forrest Adair, B E Roaser, and Clifford L Anderson led the public buildings panel. Anderson was absent for court business in Decatur. The board toured the annex and will finalize details at the next regular meeting with Fielder & Allen to report.
Beil Sanford of Justice Orr's court serves a warrant for assault and battery on Cloud of Butler street. The arrestee, intoxicated, brandished a weapon and cursefilled defiance before four officers pinned him. Cloud is committed to custody. bond fixed in city criminal court.
The annual Georgia county school commissioners convention meets in Athens today and remains in session through Thursday. The session starts at 3:30 p.m. in Athens Neum Hall with State School Commissioner G R Glenn presiding, joined by Athens Mayor Chancellor Hill.
A fragmentary schedule outlines a multi day program at Athens with welcome addresses by city and university officials, and a series of discussions on school subjects. Notable items include talks on centralization of schools, rural school houses, grading, school libraries, and compulsory attendance laws. Colonel H H Wooding presides as e xecutive committee rep.
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