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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
10
Health board committees recommend accepting Lester's bid to burn the city’s garbage, outlining plan and considerations. Stringent review aims to ensure safe operation, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency for the municipal waste disposal project.
The board of health will likely approve J F Lester's reduced bid to cremate the city's garbage starting June 1 1901 with a two year contract and yearly dead animal disposal option. Lester plans cremation for 1.05 per month for four summer months and 1000 per month for remaining months with a separate dead animal disposal bid.
In Warren versus Bartow Warren a special proceeding in Columbia D C on May 16 resulted in a jury split ten to two for acquittal on the express robbery charge. The regional court announced the order amid ongoing deliberations.
A yearly event in Geneva tests watches with Patek Phillippe & Co. watches dominant. The brand is used as the standard of absolute time keeping, with other watches no longer allowed to compete but exhibited for reference. The agents promote Patek Phillippe as the choice for precision reliability and true value.
Soldiers from the Twenty ninth United States Volunteers arrive in Atlanta after muster out in San Francisco. Captain Cleveland Wilcoxon accompanies the unit. many Georgians and Floridians recount their Philippines service including Samar and Masbate. Reinforcements expected before offensive action resumes. health remains fair amid malarial concerns. Agricola, an Atlanta native, also returns after discharge at the Presidio. he recalls battles near San Mateo and other engagements with Captain Paul in command of his company.
Property owners accuse conditions burdening the Rapid Transit Company while Preston Arkwright defends plans for a Peters Street route to West End. Council adjourned to 2:30 PM with speakers expected to discuss viaducts, costs, and competition as tie on proposed streetcar lines remains unsettled.
Music at Grant Park tonight features the Georgia State band in a lively program for visitors. The event starts at dusk with an attractive line up and quick schedules to move visitors between cars for easy access to the park entertainment.
Roy Foote six year old son of Mr and Mrs W O Foote died after a lingering illness of almost two years. He attended Sunday school and played days before a sudden decline. The father was away but telegraphed for and arrived after the news of his death. Auguts Dares.
A newspaper writer praises Grape-Nuts saying the cereal revived his failing digestion and exhausted nerves. He credits sustained nourishment, buoyancy, and restored stamina enabling fuller work and self-confidence in a revived performance. The ad copy lauds Grape-Nuts as vital for the sick and the well.
Police commissioners met late at the station and censured officers. Patrolman Holt pleaded guilty to sleeping on duty and was dismissed. Patrolman Wilkie admitted intoxication on duty and received a thirty day suspension. Dukes dismissed on duty at Oakland cemetery facing a complaint. Rutledge under investigation over fare collection but kept on force. Summer vacations fixed at five days for patrolmen seven for sergeants ten for captains with start immediately.
An early morning blaze at the Atlanta Brewing and Ice Company plant on Courtland Street set the engine room alight, sending flames up a tall smoke stack. Three men climbed down to safety as Will Adams, a one legged fireman, refused to abandon his post while his wooden leg and a nearby room burned, with damages near $1,000.
Dr Eilenberger assigned to Blue Ridge Ga as official station to speed cattle shipping to northern and western markets. Commissioner Stevens to confer before departure to coordinate work in north Georgia and to clear region of Texas fever and other infectious cattle diseases.
Ladies of Moore Memorial church present a Mother Goose tableaux event tonight in the Kontz building on Marietta Street to benefit the new hospital. Mrs. J. H. Kuhnas chairs the committee with several church members helping. tickets available at local stores and galleries.
A fragment discusses ovarian inflammation called Ovaritis and urges women to consult Mrs Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. It cites symptoms of ovarian trouble, a testimonial from Mrs Anna Aston of Troy, and promotes sending symptoms to her Lynn Massachusetts laboratory for guidance and treatment without charge.
Philips bought the extensive plant of the Southern Agricultural Works for 57,600 at a court ordered sale ending a lengthy bankruptcy and foreclosure process. The sale, overseen by Charles S. Nor then and George W. Parrott, marks the end of litigation in Fulton County and federal courts. The property fronts 10 feet on Maylatia street and extends 52 feet deep, with a $100,000 bond.
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