Deep Interest in the Primary in Fulton County
The Constitution will flash primary results on a large canvas opposite its building at Alabama and Forsyth. Voters prepare for large turnout as weather and interest shape the tally, with Australian ballot rules and strict voting procedures outlined by the county Democratic executive committee.
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Fulton County
Alafama and
Forsyth Streets
Democratic Executive Committee
Cook’s
Cook
W. J. Campbell
County Democratic Executive Committee
Vetera
Big Hearted Harry Helps Sufferers During Ware Fire
Harry Schlesinger organized relief after the Ware Furniture Company blaze. He visited the scene and ordered merchants to provide provisions to those in need and bill him. The effort relieved many in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Bose
Ware Furniture Company
Harry Schlesinger
Jie
Police Board to Meet Tonight Over Department Conduct
The police board convenes at 7 30 pm to hear three patrolman cases led by Officer Jim Shepard charged with conduct unbecoming an officer. Commissioner Jones will inquire into soft snaps for veteran officers amid debate on eight hour shifts for cemetery guards and other city ordinance disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police Commissioners
Jim Shepard
Abbott
Allen
Gallagher
Shepard
John
Jones
Police Court
Grant Park Hosts Fifth Regiment Band Summer Concerts
Crowds thronged Grant Park to hear the Fifth Regiment band play in the sultry afternoon. The crowd rested on grass and shade while the band performed popular operatic pieces and "Then You'll Remember Me" from The Bohemian Girl. Director Wedemeyer praised the musicians as regular Sunday concerts begin and Thursday evenings at 8:20 showcase more performances with twenty five pieces.
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Grant Park
Cllo
Laka Abana
Nurges
Ennui
Wedemeyer
Fifth Regiment
Wisconsin Tourist Spots Promoted by Wisconsin Central Railway
Wisconsin centers on cool summer resorts promoted by the Wisconsin Central Railway. Burlington Lake Beulah Mukwonago Waukesha are highlighted for tourists and sportsmen with illustrated brochures available from Jas ge Pond General Passenger Agent Milwaukee. A political note advocates Harwell for tax receiver linking to Captain J. B. Dozier.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Central Railway
Burlington
Lake Beulah
Mukwonago
Waukesa
Jasge Pond
Milwaukee
Garment Workers Union Seeks Aid From Transit Trades
A three member committee including Jerome Jones Miss Annie Bostwick and Mrs Harper of the Garment Workers Union visited trainmen conductors engineers and firemen to obtain financial aid for locked out workers. Responding promptly, committees from each organization were named to visit Atlanta merchants to secure cooperation for the affected employees.
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Jerome Jones
Annie Bostwick
Harper
Garment ‘Workers’ Union
Atlanta
Moody held on charges by his young daughter
W H Moody a blacksmith was held at the Tower after his oldest daughter Eula aged seventeen testified of brutality and cruelty. His case, tried in recorder's court, cites corroboration from younger siblings and neighbors. Moody says a plot by his wife’s relatives aims to remove him from his children.
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W. H. Moody
Eula
Recorder’s Court
Moody
Valise of explosives is a police mystery
A perplexing case surrounds a valise and bicycles attempted to be taken from the Southern Express office by C. French and Luke Parker. The valise, found by police, contained nitro glycerine fuse and two revolvers. The crew claimed forged orders and fictitious consignees. Police pursue Birmingham links and await further developments.
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C. French
Southern Express
Luke Parker
Iimboa
R. Kupperschmidt
J. H
Justice Landrum
A. Montgomery
Southern Express Company
French
Woolf and
Glenn
Dodd
Atlanta
Birmingham
Durance Vile
J. R. McClain
Barney
Lewis
Costa
Tuscaloosa
J. H. Smith
George Roberts
Express Office
F. Siskrom
Express
Montgomery
Siskrom
Buriar
Jennings
Montgomery French
Parker
Bedford
Siskram
Travel Far on Low Rates to New Orleans May 1900
The Travelers Protective Association announces a Southern Railway sale to New Orleans from May 15 to 20 with round trip fares at a single rate. Tickets valid for return by May 29 1900. Information available at Union Depot. Broker offices in Brooklyn.
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New Orleans
Southern Railway
Goldiens
Ballaune
Oriion
Stradley Urges Voters From Pulpit For Reform
Dr. Stradley of Trinity preached on politics from the pulpit urging reform and the election of the best men for county and state offices. He warned against church members supporting immorality and urged a reform school for youths, calling voters to cast ballots for the right candidates despite church ties. He recalled a prior warning two years earlier and pressed for integrity in public life.
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Dr. Stradley
Trinity
Christ
Atlanta May 17 26 1900 Low Rates via Southern Railway
Southern Railway announces low fares for an event in Atlanta from May 17 to 26 1900. Tickets sold May 15 and 17 for one fare round trip, limited return by May 29. Details from Brooks Morgan District Passenger Agent or local ticket agent.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
Brooks Morgan
Dist
Pass Agt
Library Trustees 70 Meet on Building Cost Cuts
The Carnegie library trustees hold a special 5 pm meeting to hear the Building and Grounds Committee report. The committee aims to reduce the Miles and Bradt contract from just over 113000 to about 120000 by trimming minor features, leaving excess funds for books. If approved, contracts may be signed and building work could start within days.
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Carnegie Library
Miles & Bradt
Appointment of Father Kennedy Chancellor and Bazin Vicar General
The diocese of Savannah announces two acts by Bishop Kelley. Father L Bazin of Atlanta becomes vicar general, and Father J Kennedy of Savannah is appointed chancellor. The changes follow the bishop’s recent arrival and are greeted with prayers from Catholics statewide. Father Bazin may stay in Atlanta until after the consecration, likely a month, while Kennedy begins duties in Savannah. Noted changes are framed as acts within the church hierarchy and greeted with support from clergy and laity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father L. Bazin
Church of the Immaculata Conception
Atlanta
Benjamin J. Kelley
Savannah
Kelley
Father J. Kennedy
Father Kennedy
Church of the Immaculate Conception Hare
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Gunn
D. D
Father O'Brien
Father Guon
Keiley
Father Bazin
Church of the Immaculate Conception
A Good Man Talks John 8 Wilkinson’s Gard to Voters of Fulton County
A candidate for Ordinary of Fulton County addresses voters about his 18 years in Atlanta, business ties, and knowledge of office duties. He names associates and notes incumbents. He pledges a clean, economical administration and no charges to Confederate Veterans or widows.
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John
Wilkinson
Fulton County
Fulton Ounty
Atlanta
Marcellus M. Anderson
Harry L. Stearns
William H. Bettie
Hamilton Douglas
William H. Hulsey
Charles Rice
James Banks
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Layest Vale
Maier & Berkele
Police Board
Harwell
Dozier
Travelers’ Protective Association
Stradley
General Assembly Fresbyterian Church
Nie
Stilson
Jeweler
Whitehall
J. T. Holleman
Georgia of the
Sohh-Rangock Mutual Life Insurance Conpary
Holleman
Gould
Bazin
VIGAR
The
John R. Wilkinson
the Cable Company
Whitehall St
Atlanta, Ga
Eiseman Bros
Whitehall Street
Baltimore
W. German Street
Washington, D. C
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