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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1900

Page

12

Portrait to be presented of Major Mims at Capital City Club

The Capital City Club will receive a portrait of Major Livingston Mims, longtime president, presented today by M Inman a charter member. The ceremony at 12:30 includes a simple exercises followed by luncheon to which ladies are invited. The New Orleans artist Molinery created the fine likeness now ready for display.

Livingston Mims Capital City M. Inman Atlanta Molinery New Orleans America Inman Major Mims Capital City Club Mr. Inman Club

Dinner Completes With Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne

A dinner item praises Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne as the perfect finish. The bottle is said to please everyone and enhance the dining experience.

Retort to Nelms Published in Georgia Paper

Atlanta editor responds to Sheriff Nelms denying legal service on him and defending his role in exposing alleged illegal acts. He asserts he authored the article with his wife writing it and vows an oath to confirm authorship. He defends his mental faculties and vows public service despite aging.

Sheriff Nelms Journal of Today D. P. Hill Atlanta, Ga

Bishop Candler Preached to Large First Methodist Audience

A large congregation gathered at the First Methodist Church last night to hear Bishop Warren Candler preach an eloquent sermon. Although it was not widely known he would speak, many attended. He will preach again tonight as revival services, led by the First Methodist, continue throughout the week. Public invited.

First Methodist Church Warren Candler Bishop Candler First Methodist

Ragpicker Defiance in a Crooked Alley Court

A chaotic courtroom tale features Recorder Broyles and Judge Briles as Darktown residents, including a rag picker defying the court, a jailed woman named Ella Johnson, a supply of pennies amid cards, and a satirical reunion scene after a tumultuous day in the city.

Recorder Broyles Ella Johnson Jedge Briles

White man arrested after street stabbing ends in assault

Last evening at about seven Joe Phillips a white man was arrested for stabbing Will Johnson a negro youth after a brick strike at the corner of Decatur and Bell streets. Johnson says he was talking to a woman when two white men attacked. Phillips says a negro brushed against them and curses followed. City Physician Hart treated a severe stab wound under Johnson’s shoulder. Phillips claims he came from Augusta last week seeking work in Atlanta.

Joe Phillips Will Johnson Decatur Bell Johnson Hlm Atlanta Fulton County Georgia Mth Mangum Street Hunter Street Juba HH. T City Court of Allanta Be Cravy, Jr Anld Juba Auanta County of Fulton State of Georgia Auburn Avenue Wheat Street Bell St Putas Bell Street J. i. Thompson W. Goode & Co J. Frank Huss City Court of Atlanta Robert B. Haines, Jr Alonzo F. Herndoo J. Prank Duss Johnson Avenue Jiowell Street Howell Street John A. Wright Deltuth William 8. McCord City Atalanta State of Johnson & Doune Said County Twin Street Said Street Stariing Point Ianidorps and Irwin Streets Andrew Anderson Fulton Beniof Court Julia A. Anderson James L. Key Summit Avenue Forrest Avenue John &. Parks Tayar Mitchell Harrison John Parks Smith Street Dr. Marvin Bumstead Marvin Ministriet L. GC Matthews W E Matthews W. EB Watkin Fulton Superior Court Edward N. Wright L. C. Matthews W. E. Watkins L. P. Grant Park Avenue Dabne Street Atlanta Banking and Savings Company Eudorah Moomaugh John W. Nelms

Warrants sworn out in Alabama capital incident

Montgomery May 14 affidavits were sworn for the arrest of Warren B Reese district attorney Julian H Bingham and Frank Morague on conspiracy to kill doorkeepers at the state capitol during the April 1 Republican convention. Charles H Scott swore the affidavits. Gaston Scott was shot in the capitol lobby. No arrests have been made.

Montgomery Ala Warren Reese Middle District Alabama Julian H. Bingham Internal Revenue Collector Frank Morague Charles H. Scott Gaston Scott Mo Tague

Duane Russell Convicted In U S Mail Theft Case

The Fulton County courtroom heard moonshine cases as officials tried several illicit distillers. United States vs Duane A Russell charged with extracting stamps and money from envelopes ended with a guilty verdict and remand for sentencing on Wednesday. James Smith received a three year penitentiary term for post office break in Hall County. The federal grand jury returned twenty five true bills after a two week recess and will sit several days more. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a remedy for fatigue and dullness.

United States Fulton County Duane A. Russell Russell Southern Railway Atlanta Hirmingham Secret Service James Smith Bowdry Hall County Nashville Tenn Federal

They Argue The Discipline At AME Conference

The African Methodist Episcopal church discipline was the principal matter at the Columbus conference session in the Columbus auditorium on May 14. No action was taken on the revision report, ordered printed and set for Tuesday. A decisive vote defeated replacing a lay delegate with a minister, reflecting independence seen in Chicago white Methodist actions.

African Methodist Episcopal Church Columbus Columbus Auditorium Chicago

End of a Strike in Alamance County Mills

Raleigh May 14 Special The Elmira cotton mills strike at Burlington has ended. It was planned to strike all eighteen Alamance county mills and others in Raleigh under orders from the Textile union which is said to have members in all factories.

Raleigh N. C Elmira Burlington Alamance County Textile Union

Judge W H Hulsey Seeks Re election In Fulton County

In his first term as ordinary of Fulton County judge W H Hulsey declares no criticism of his conduct or records. He credits his staff P H Calhoun C F Rice and Robert E Riley for efficiency and asks fellow citizens for support in re election while noting his lifelong service except four years in the Confederate army.

Fulton County Messrs P. H. Calhoun C. F. Rice Robert E. Riley Confederate Away W, H, Hulsey William H- Hulsey Charles Rice James Banks John R. Wilkinson

Republican push against Judge Hulsey stems from his high‑profile rulings

The query notes Republicans’ strong opposition to Judge Hulsey, highlighting his reformist reputation and past Confederate ties as factors shaping political strategy against him. It questions motive, framing the judge as well‑credentialed and controversial.

Judge Hulsey

Rome to Build Girls Cottage at Decatur Orphans Home

Rome Ga launches a fund to build a cottage for girls at the Decatur orphans' home. Prominent citizens subscribe as about twenty five Decatur girls visited Rome to sing at First Methodist church. Trustees report 156 children in care with thirty applications, urging more space and cottages in Georgia cities.

Decatur Orphans’ Home Rome Nashville, Chattanooga and Robert A. Hemphill Rev. II Crumley Abe J. E First Methodist Church Decatur Georgia Een Decat

Voters urged to back Rosser and Palmer in county race

Voters in Fulton County are advised to endorse E. B. Rosser and H. E. W. Palmer for the commission. The message claims no single group controls the current board, asserts the county is safe, and notes tax reductions.

Fulton County E. B. Rosser H. E. W. Palmer

Injured Columbus Man Described As Washed With Air

William Lloyd of Columbus Ohio, thirty two, was struck by a train and severely injured. A physician notes Lloyd is swollen all over with air trapped under his skin from air forced into tissues by respiration after a piece of iron pierced his right side near the armpit, penetrating the lung. Recovery is deemed unlikely.

William Lloyd Columbus Lloyd

Mocking Bird Taught By Mrs Nell Attracts Interest

A mocking bird owned by Mrs William Nell in Augusta Georgia is reportedly trained to imitate many sounds. The bird named Charlie can reproduce calls and whistles used by local groups, drawing attention for its surprising mimicry and skill.

William Nell Charlie

Strong Virginia novel on aristocracy and reform after war

By Ellen Glasgow author of The Ascendant this is a strong clean and best novel exploring aristocracy poverty and politics in Virginia at war's end priced at $1.60 available from F J Paxon manager telephones 482 and 69 Whitehall Street

Ellen Glasgow Virginia

Ed McBurney backs Wilkinson bid amid party strategy

Republican Ed McBurney funds efforts to promote Wilkinson in a contested race, reflecting internal party calculations. A skeptical observer hints at hidden motives, suggesting a problematic or undisclosed factor influencing the spending.

Ed McBurney Wilkinson

Bids for Electrotuning and Georgia Reports Volumes

Bids will be received by the undersigned until the end of the month at 6 p m for electrotuning and printing and binding ten volumes of Georgia reports. Contracts subject to applicable law in the 1885 code. Further information at this office. George W Stevens Reporter Supreme Court of Georgia May 1 1900.

Georgia George W. Stevens Supreme Court of Geors

Rosser and Palmer for County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues

A political appeal urging voters to back BE. B. Rosser and H. E. W. Palmer for the county's Commissioners of Roads and Revenues to support prudent administration.

E. B. Rosser H. H E. W. Palmer BE. B. Rosser H. E. W. Palmer

Professional cards for D, H Sheffield & Co civil engineers

Advertisement lineup for D H Sheffield & Co based in the Austell Building Atlanta offering civil engineering for railways water power municipal works bridges and buildings with contracts and related services. Includes partial contact notes and unrelated legal and law firm fragments.

Sheffield & CO Austell Atlanta Cele Ques x

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