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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1901

Page

8

Parole Near for Younger Brothers at Stillwater

At a regular meeting the Minnesota state prison board unanimously approved paroling Cole and James Younger, life prisoners since 1879 for the Northfield bank robbery and related James gang crimes. A pardon board consent is required before parole, with a special session possible.

St. Paul Stillwater Cole James Younger State Pardon Board Board of Pardons James Bob" Younger Northield Minn James Brothers Jesse Frank Missouri Bob Younger Owly Youngers Henry W. Younger James Lane Northfeld

Senator Pritchard Succeeds by Two Named Seekers in North Carolina

Articles describe Hon Locke Crats of Buncombe County as a leading candidate for the United States Senate to replace Senator Pritchard. They recount credentials of Craig, a prominent North Carolina lawyer and former elector, and outline Pritchard’s career from Jonesboro to the Senate. Also noted is potential successor Lee B. Overman of Salisbury, praised as a strong public servant and veteran legislator with deep ties to Democratic leadership.

Locke Crats Buncombe County United States Senate Pritchard Craig Bart State University Vicia City House of Representatives Colonel Lusk Crafe North Carolina Senate Jim Craw Ward Asheville N.C United States Marshall N C United Jeter C. Pritchard Jonesboro Tenn W. Wheeler Herald and Tribune Martin's Green Academy Bakersville Woc VW. Bowman Roan Mountain Republican Madison County Revenue Service Republian Vance Congress Aig Alisbury Wiii Havig Beers Lee B. Overman Balisbury N. C Overman Lee North Trinity College Zeb Vance Democratic Party Salisbury North Caroline Railroad Company Road Capcus Newas Judiciary Committee On

Library Trustees Meet As New Carnegie Building Delayed

The Carnegie Library board held its annual meeting and discussed that the new building likely won be ready for occupancy before August 15. Officers reports praised the librarys condition and organizers extended thanks to committee chairs and librarian Miss Anne Wallace. An afternoon session planned reorganization, and tomorrow the association will hold its annual banquet at the Aragon hotel.

Carnegie Library Board of Trustees The Carnegie Newbrary Anne Wallace Association Aragon Hotel

Red Men to Be Entertained During State Council Visit

Des Moines immigrant E D Wiley head of the Improved Order of Red Men will visit Atlanta on the 16th as guest of honor of local tribes. A grand rally at Comanche wigwam will welcome him while Griffin hosts the state council meeting around mid month. Over 100 delegates and 50 Red Men from Georgia are expected, with elections for next year and key offices on the agenda. Savannah and Athens seek the next great council meeting, while Atlanta aims to host again.

E D. Wiley Des Moines Iowa Improved Order of Red Men United States Atlanta F. Kellam Great Council of Georgia Rea Mobebie Wiley Gritin Allaota Order Georgia Griffin Erent Sachem J. F P. Kellam M. CG Columbus Sagamors William H. Beck Great Fathem Savannah Athens

Death of Sister Romuald at St Josephs Infirmary

Sister Romuald died yesterday afternoon at St Josephs Infirmary after an illness of about one month. She was 60 years old and had served at the infirmary for about ten years. The remains will be shipped to Savannah tonight for interment in the city tomorrow. She had no relatives in Atlanta but had a sister in New York and they are in Ireland.

St. Joseph's Infirmary Romuald Lutsay Gaelock St Joseph's Infirmary Savannah City Romuaht Atlante New York Ireland

Committee to Seek Tax Adjustment for Railroads

A special council committee appointed last Monday to secure tax adjustments for steam and electric railroads will meet Comptroller General this morning at 10 o clock. The group, formed on Councilman Reed s resolution, met yesterday and decided to proceed today. Reed arranged the session with the comptroller general and the attorney general. The meeting is expected to be important and may discuss city government concerns at length.

Council Cormsptroller Reed

Botanic Blood Balm Promoted As Cure For Blood Poison

An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison and cancer, claiming it heals sores, strengthens skin, bones, and nerves, and improves digestion. It asserts success in private practice for over 20 years by Dr. Gillam and offers a free print treatment and directions by mail.

Gillam Great Southern Évith Fatsin Pormuth Street Athans

Church Floor Collapse Sparks Panic at Haynes Street

A wooden church floor beneath a crowded service collapsed sending about a hundred people, many shouting and rushing for exits. Police reported a woman leading prayers and a man under a bench crying out in relief, with no serious injuries recorded amid the chaos.

Camp Creek Case Resumed After Delays

Testimony in the Camp Creek damage case continued after a few days delay with three witnesses on the stand. D W Lum, Southern bridge engineer, described ground conditions after the wreck and the culvert’s displacement. T D Stewart corrected a prior misunderstanding about piling depth near the culvert and North of the culvert.

Camp Creek D. W. Lum Southern T. D. Stewart Nashville

The Way to Health Free System for Consumption Cure

An ad extols the Slocum System for curing consumption and lung diseases as a modern germ destruction program. It promotes four preparations including cod liver oil emulsion and various tonics, inviting readers to test the system and claim cures through Dr Slocum's method.

The Atlanta Constitution Ad Offers Free Preparations Cure

An 1890s advertisement urges readers to write to Doctor Tt A Slocum at 8 Pine Street New York with full name and address to obtain Four Free Preparations claimed to cure consumption and other long ailments. It promises rapid results for thin, weak people making them gain flesh and health.

Pine Street New York Atlanta Constitution

Witness Hunter McDonald Describes Rail Culvert Collapse

Hunter McDonald testifies that the north bank washed away leading to the culvert being pushed over by the south bank. He theorizes continuous rain undermined banks and water seeped through, culminating in the ruinous failure as the ill fated train approached the yawning abyss.

Chattanooga St Louis Hunter McDonald

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