Burglar chloroform raid ends with gunfire at officer's home
Pollcomar J M Gloer reports a 3 am break in by two masked burglars at 55 Mills Street. His 19 year old son William T Gloer awoke choking from chloroform and fired two shots with a pistol, scaring the intruders away. Police believe the same gang has operated in the city for weeks, with prior chloroform visits. the family received help, and the case is now with city detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollcomar
J M Gloer
Mills Street
William T Gloer
Greer
German Colonists in Americas Reported to Cling to Home Customs
Washington May 14 the state department seeks data on the Monroe doctrine issue as speeches by Secretary Root Senator Lodge and others cite rising German colonies in South and Central America. The department asks ministers and consuls to report on whether colonists preserve home customs and language, while avoiding direct references to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fermans
South
Central America
Washington
Root
Lodge
State Department
Germany
Lynching threat leads to third jailing of Tom Smith
Tom Smith, a colored man, was brought from Goldsboro to Raleigh and jailed to avert a threatened lynching. He faces murder charges in Johnson county, with prior trials in Johnson and Wayne counties and a series of appeals. The case is now pending before the North Carolina Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Raleigh NC
Tom Smith
Goldsboro
Johnson County
Wayne County
Supreme Court
Reformatory Election To Be Held In Fulton County
Citizens vote on May 11 to decide on establishing a reformatory prison for juvenile offenders. White and colored voters registered before April 20 may participate, with 10 055 registered and about 700 colored. Polling places near primary locations, city wards listed, ballots read For Reformatory Prison or Against Reformatory Prison. Voting hours 7am-6pm city, 8am-3pm country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Justices of the Peace
Pelle
Forsyth Street
County Courthouse
Hunter and
Frazer Streets
Auburn Avenue
Jackson Street
Marietta Street
Sixth
Houston
North Pryor Streets
Seventh
Gordon Street
Reformatory Prison
Fulton County
W H Hussey
Millions Given Away by Dr King's New Discovery
Generous sponsors report over ten million free trial bottles distributed for Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The product claims to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and all throat chest and lung diseases with a guarantee or refund. Call local druggists for two free trials and regular sizes priced at 2 and 1.
Atlanta Waterworks Officials Attend Regional Waterworks Meet
Atlanta water department representatives led by Captain R M Clayton will leave today for Richmond Virginia to attend the twentieth annual American Waterworks Association convention. Due to the primary, the party stays to vote and depart on the noon Southern vestibule. The group’s expenses are approved, Clayton presiding as president with officers listed from New York to California. Water famine threat in Talladega follows court order to cut water unless back rent is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Board of Water Commissioners
Clayton
Association
R. M. Clayton
W. K R. Hill
Syracuse
N. C
John B. Heim
Madison
Wil
E. Mather
Harrisburg
C. H. Campbell
Charlotte
Mam Moss
Muscatine
Rsh
Peter Milne
New York
Oity
Talladega
Ala
Thia
Bass Drum Nuisance Sparks Police Court Case
Salvation Army drummer Edward Barton faced a public nuisance charge after a bass drum beat so loud it disturbed restaurant patrons. The court urged moderation, noting lack of expert testimony, as the captain pledged to curb the drum volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Edward Barton
Beng
Army
Salvation Army Drum Beat Case Ends With Dismissal
A city case over Salvation Army drum beat noise in front of businesses ends in a compromise. Judge Pendleton rules the bass drum may be used during marches but not when the group preaches. The captain suggests limiting thumps. the case is dismissed with services in the police court room denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Maud Foote
Pendleton
Salvation Army
Dobbins
Foote
Dobbing
Army
Officer Dobbins
Gelder
Heg
Azores
Broyles
Embalming Board to Meet in Macon June 1 and 2
The Georgia state board of embalming will hold its first meeting in Macon on June 1 and 2 at 561 Mulberry Street to examine applicants for licenses. The board, created by last session law, requires a satisfactory examination before practicing embalming in the state. Officers include W Edward Platt of Augusta as president and J H Burghard of Macon as secretary and treasurer. A call has been issued for applicants to appear in Macon, with Savannah to follow, time and place to be announced. no examinations until fall or winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia State Board of Embalming
Ren D Camler
Edward Platt
Augusta
Patterson
Torbech
Isnandon
Burghard
Alacon
Btandon
Harclay & Brandon
Atlantas
D Candler
Mulberry Street
Savannah
L. Wi. Burghard
W.E Platt
Two Charges Against Him Felix Braggart Arrested
City detectives Harris Wootten and Gewitt arrested Felix Braggart yesterday afternoon on two counts. One charging running a pawnshop without city permit and the other a warrant for receiving stolen goods. Braggart operates a Peters Street shop and is said to have received railroad brasses stolen from cars in the yards. About 50 pounds of the metal were recovered in Philadelphia. He posted bond on both charges and was released. He denies the charges and says he will prove his innocence at the proper time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Braggart
Harris, Wootten and Gewitt
Braggart
Peters Street
Philadephia
Piles Cured Without the Knife Promises Refund
An old ad promises Pazo Ointment cures for piles without the knife and refunds money if it fails within 30 days. It lists MO M Miller Co at 3 Marietta Street as a popular place to buy books stationery and writing materials at modestly low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MO. M. Miller CO
Marietta ‘Street
Delegates Arrive as Southern Industrial Convention Opens
Delegates including John P. Coffin of Florida N W Grubbs of Texas and Edwin Brabsten of Georgia begin to arrive in Chattanooga for the southern industrial convention convening tomorrow in Tennessee. Messrs Green and Wilson of Philadelphia museums bring a cotton goods exhibit. General Wheeler and James Wilson arrive tonight to address the gathering. University of Tennessee display draws praise as Philadelphia exhibit impresses textile manufacturers. The convention starts at 10 am with expectations of large attendance.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
John P. Coffin
Florida
N. W. Grubbs
Texas
Edwin Brabsten
Brunswick, Ga
C. W. Deming
Georgia
Messia
C. A. Green
W. P. Wilson
Philadelphia
General Wheeler
James Wilson
University of Tenneages
Holtzclaw Shots Palston in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on May 14 special dispatch reports General T Holtzclaw a lawyer and son of the late Judge J A Holtzclaw fired three shots at E H Ralston a jeweler who had come from Indianapolis Indiana Holtzclaw wounded Ralston in the abdomen and was arrested then released on bond Mrs Holtzclaw née Miss Fluker of near Atlanta is mentioned amid gossip linking Ralston and the woman Holtzclaw acted after learning rumors and is held for questioning.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
T. Holtzclaw
J. A. Holtzclaw
A& Famous
Georgia
E. H. Ralston
Indianapolis
Ind
Holtzclaw
Ralston
Wea
Ister
Fluker
Atlanta
A Good Man Talks John R Wilkinson for Fulton County Ordinary
John R Wilkinson asks Fulton County voters to elect him Ordinary in the May 165th 1900 primary. He cites residence in Atlanta, ties to city and county business, and promises a clean economical administration. He names associates and notes no fee for Confederate veterans or widows. Vote for John H Harwell for Tax Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Wilkinson
Fulton County
Atlanta
James W. Stallings
Marcellus M. Anderson
Harry L. Stearns
William H. Bettie
Hamilton Douglas
William H. Hulsey
Charles Rice
James Banks
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Emily Townsend
Funeral services over the body of Mrs Emily Mae Townsend were conducted yesterday afternoon at 3 at the Morris residence 240 Hilliard street Augusta wife of Wesley J Townsend and daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Morris of Atlanta A large gathering attended the service and floral tributes marked the affection of friends Pallbearers included Samuel H Askew A McD Wilson Wilson John J Woodside A A Meyer T J Kelly J B Heyward and Walter E Ormond The note ends with a political endorsement urging votes for E B Rosser and H E W Palmer for Roads and Revenues Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Emily Mae Townsend
Wesley J Townsend
Augusta
William C Morris
Atlanta
Morris
Hilliard Street
Samuel H Askew
A. McD
Wilson
John J Woodside
A. A Meyer
T J Kelly
J. B Heyward
Walter E Ormond
Fulton county to elect five commissioners
The statement urges voters to reject Turman to avoid restoring a three‑man control with Adair and Brown. It argues the county is better with five commissioners sharing power and warns against a Turman election to reestablish the triumpvirate, claiming the current setup gives equal chance to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton County
Turman
Adair
Brown
Tredegar Mineral railroad sold to London to extend to Anniston
The Tredegar Mineral railroad is bought by Alex T London and partners of Birmingham and will be extended from Jacksonville to Anniston, twelve miles. Built by General J. W. Burke and others, the line currently runs three miles from Jacksonville to the East and West railway. Sale conditions require settlement of pending suits with East and West, paid by the defendant, and completion of the extension to Anniston within six months or as soon as possible, with Seaboard and East and West behind the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Anniston
Ala
Tredegar Mineral Railroad
Alex T London
Birmingham, and Associates
J. W. Burke
East and West
Tredegar
East
Seaboard
Vote for John M Slaton for legislator
John M Slaton, former chairman of the general judiciary committee in the last Georgia House of Representatives, is advocated for his experience and long familiarity with Fulton County. The message argues his record and connections render him doubly useful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Slaton
House of Representatives
Fulton County
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Richmond
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Chemise
Palston
John H. Harwell
E. B. Rosser
H. E. W. Palmer
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Stilson, Sews
Ss Whitehall
Whitehall ST
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D. G. Hall
Kimball House
C. B. Rhodes
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