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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1901

Page

12

Crenshaw Letter Sparks Capitol Debate Over Loyalty

Capitol officials condemn the Crenshaw letter as in bad taste from a prominent Democrat. Crenshaw defends it, saying he wrote what he felt and nothing to add or take away. Some speculate he may seek a federal appointment under Republicans, while Crenshaw states he has no office plans.

T C. Crenshaw Railroad Commission Senator McLaurin South Carolina Mattres Constitution Capitol Fegard Crenshaw Gald Chairman Crenshaw Colonel Creshaw Georgia Senator McQuarin Bacon Clay Georgia Democracy Colorel Crenshaw

Fire rescuer Lilly credits Dr King’s New Discovery

Warnibal Mo resident J B Lilly recalls a near fatal illness starting with typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia and chest troubles. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief and full recovery after failed remedies, urging others to try the medicine. Trial bottles are offered free at drug stores with a guaranteed satisfaction.

J. B Lilly Warnibal Mo. Istely

Peters Building Office Move Notice

During the erection of the Peters Building the office of award C. Peters and the Peters Land Co will be in room 313 Norcross Building.

Death of R. M. McCollum in Marietta at 34

R M McCollum eldest son of J L McCollum Western and Atlantic Railroad chief clerk died yesterday in Marietta from pneumonia after a five day illness. Remains to leave Marietta by special train for Chattanooga at 9 o'clock. Funeral at Marietta conducted by Dr J H Patton and Dr J W Bachmen with interment in Forest Hills cemetery. Pallbearers from Chattanooga and Atlanta. Body to be transported in President Thomas's private car from Atlanta Union Depot at 9 o'clock. He was popular with railroad employees and left a widow and mother in ill health.

R. M. McCollum J. L. McCollum Western and Atlantic Railroad Company Marietta McCollum O'Cock Chattanooga J. H. Patton J. W. Bachmen First Presbyterian Church of Forest HI Cemetery Thatity Messrs. T. ©. Foust Pat Cremmons W. C Henderson J. A Schmidt J Heard J. C. Garner Atlanta Union Depot Thomas

Sermons for the Teachers by Dr Parkhurst Sent South

Robert C Ogden plans to distribute Dr Parkhurst's sermon to Georgia teachers after his southern educational field visit. He requested a list of Georgia educational officers from State School Commissioner Glenn and aims to supply the sermon edition to educators for discussion and future uplift.

Robert G. Ogden Parkhurst Georgia New York City Robert C. Oden Ogden South Glenn Robert C. Ogden

Reed ordinance to curb noises on Atlanta street cars

The ordinance committee reported favorably to council a modified Reed measure aimed at stopping unseemly noises from street cars. Councilman Kontz argued the motive power supervisor, not the motorman or conductor, should be liable for a car with a flat wheel. Purchase talks on turf exchanges were postponed to a future meeting.

Atlanta Kontz Konwz Council

Negro boy struck by engine at McDaniel street crossing

James Barnes a sixteen year old Negro youth was hit yesterday morning at about 7 30 by a Southern Railway passenger engine near the McDaniel street crossing. He stepped onto a adjacent track as a freight train neared and the passenger engine struck him. His head was bruised and his back sprained. He was taken to Grady hospital where doctors say injuries are not serious.

James Barnes McDaniel Street Southern Railway Company Mc Daniel Street Barnes Grady Hospital

Plan to Assist the Poor Idea Hits State Land Gap

Harry Schlesinger believed a state land gift could aid the suffering, but the state owns no land for such grants. Reports misled him into thinking large parcels were available. Some headright lots exist, but no major land holdings are free for charity housing or farm starts.

Harry Schlesinger South Georgia Schlesinger Secretary of State

The Lyceum Vaudeville Bill Proves High Grading This Week

The Lyceum vaudeville program draws strong crowds with Milton and Dollie Nobles in Why Walked Reformed and Bicknell the clay modeller among other hits. Hale and Francis with hoops, Two Little Pucks, Linsle Wilson in German dialect, and the Alisons in musical comedy entertain. a children's matinee Friday. next week features Hugh Stanton and Florence Midena in For Reform and Caprice headlines at the Grand with Minnie Maddern Fiske. Caprice offers drama with Caprice’s cast including Jack Wenderson and Jethro Baxter. Caprice features wholesome comedy and pathos, plus new vaudeville acts by West, Werden, and Sheppherd.

Lyceum Anderson Milton Dollie Nobles Nobles Dale Nobles Bicknell Hale Francis Sanga Linsle N. Wilson Alisons Hugh Stanton Florence Midena New York Boyle Stock Company Minnie Maddern Fiske Harry Woodthrop Willam Stuart Philander Patts A.M Ho Holeg Ungshead Wallet Henderson Don G. Manning Henderson J. K. Applebee Mercy Henderson Ethel Barrington Earth Henderson Nancy Rice Evans Anna Hollinger Watson Emma B_tler John A. West West Werden Sheppherd

Donors to Present Holy Scroll at New Synagogue

The Ladies Hebrew Charity Association will donate the holy scroll at 2 PM next Sunday to Abavath Achim at Piedmont avenue and Gilmer street. Brief addresses will be given by several speakers, followed by refreshments, food, and music served by the association. Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed as a cure for severe digestive issues.

Ladies’ Hebrew Charity Association Synacozus Congregation Abavath Achim Piedmont Avenue Gilmer Street Association

Board Reconsiders Action On Temporary Wires for Competition

The Board of Electrical Control reconsidered its prior decision on allowing Atlanta Railway and Power Company to string temporary feeder wires along trolley poles to provide electric service for competition among mercantile establishments. The petition will be referred to council with no recommendation. Local officials debated undergrounding vs overhead wires and cautioned against a perceived opening to a permanent overhead system.

Board of Electrical Control Atlanta Railway and Power Company Council John C. Reed Council For Georgia Electric Light Company Attormey Preston Arkwright Sth H. M Atkinson HH Schaul Jack J. Spalding Ings City Harvey Johnson B Barrett Power Company Colonel Mayers Atkinson

Theatergoer Found With Champagne After Show

A person left a bottle of Caz Imperial Extra Dry Champagne behind after attending a theater performance. Police check the venue for the owner and security footage is reviewed. No injuries reported.

City Hall Sale Proposal to be Considered Today

The Avance and building and grounds committees meet at 11 with a joint session to review the chamber of commerce offer to sell city hall to the city. The proposal would allow the city to own the building by taking on about 37000 debt, with women members favoring and others opposing the plan. The committees will draft a recommendation for next Monday's council session.

Chamber of Commerce Avance and Building and Grounds Branch Lewis Charles Barrett W. Day Rawson M 'S. LaHatte John C. Reed W. M. Terry Harvey Johnson B C. Kontz T. B Longino

Colored Methodists Meet in Memphis Board Session

The African Methodist Episcopal church board of education held a notable session at Avery chapel DeSoto street Memphis with 2000 attendees. Bishop Benjamin F. Lee spoke after General George G Garten addressed the gathering. next meeting set for Kittrell North Carolina in May 1992.

Board of Education of African M. E. Church Memphis Board of Eduction African Methodist Episcopal Church Benjamin F. Lee Wilberforce John R Hawkins Kittrell M. C J P. Sampson Philatelphia George W Nicholson Baltimore J H. Jones Wilberforce University Kemna O A L Murray Chicago W. T Vernon Western University Kansas City W. Decker Johnson Athens Ga E. H_ Coit Columbia P. W. Wade Little Rock Ark B. A. Mixon Chattanooga Tenn DW. Gileslie Jacksonville H. D. Wenn Chapel BU Tex

Memphis Horse Show Opens Strong in Memphis

Memphis Tenn May 15 The Memphis horse show opened last night and proved a decided success Tonight's attendance surpassed opening night and several classes were keenly contested In the heavy harness class Ashbreon's The Name defeated the Bittings filly from Chicago In the road boat class Adhpcok's Reveille beat Sreenmar owned by J H Kaehler of St Louis Greenman had been specially prepared and shipped here for this class and the contest was spirited.

Memphis Tenn HA. Ashbreon Bittings Chicago Adhpcok Reveille Sreenmar J. H. Kaehler St Louis Greenman

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