City board rejects bids for steel pipe contracts
The board of water commissioners set contracts for cast iron pipes valves hydrants lead and yarn and a battery of three boilers for the water works extension. They rejected all bids for 19 000 feet of forty eight inch riveted steel pipe and the Fire Chief protested against further large mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Water Commissioners
Litt Bloodworth, Jr
Birmingham
Dimmick Fine Company
Ala
Rensfelder Manufacturing Company
Troy
Cotton Statea Belting and Supply Company
Atlanta
RH. D Wood & Co
Philadelphia
A. P. Smith Manufacturing Company
Newark
N. J
BR. D Cole & Co
Newnan
Erwin
Bloodworth
Tommissioner Bloogworth
Carroll Porter Boiler and Taak Company
Pittsburg
Aurora Boiler Works
Aurora
Riter-Conley Manufacturing Company
Cotton States Belting and Supply Company
Dimmock
Gold Mine Is Sold In Ar ochochee District Sale
In Cleblime county probate in Edwardsville a deed transfers 220 acres in the Ar ochochee gold district. The sale, valued at 960.00, includes a gold bearing active mine. A large force of men will begin work at once on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Annisiwo Gola “Minthg “Corry Tiss Aled
Cleblime County
Edwardsville
Discussion of Predestination in Presbyterian Assembly
In Philadelphia on May 7 the Twentieth Century meeting of the General Assembly opened with a praise service led by a 200-voice choir. Dr McCook cited Mrs McKinley while discussing predestination and urged that the doctrine remain in the creed. Leaders including Rev Dr Hinton and Rev Dr Minton addressed sessions on church progress and 20th-century challenges. John Wanamaker chaired and funds reports showed $3,297,031 raised for boards colleges seminaries hospitals and local church debts with May totals noting additional large subscriptions in St Louis and a mortgage goal for the New York building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Assembly
Academy of Muate
General Assembly
St. Louis
Dr. Hinton
D. D
Chicago
Henry ©.sfeCook
Presbyterian Church
McCook
Hlr
Buckeye Presbyterian
H. ¢. Minton
George T. Purves
New York
Robert H. Speer
New York City
B Minton
Purves
Speer
John Wanamaker
Samuel J. Nigells
de. W. H. Roberts
Roberts
Mississippi May Exhibit for St Louis Exposition
Governor Longino is urged to include in his 1903 legislative message a liberal appropriation for a state display at the St Louis exposition. Backers argue the state’s finances justify a large ad campaign to advertise Mississippi resources and secure a creditable exhibit, noting Mississippi has fallen behind southern peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longino
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Bellenger Decision Shuts Charleston Dispensaries
Attorney General Bellenger ruled Charleston lacks a legally constituted city government as the Charleston board of county commissioners is deemed illegal. Dispensary directors Evans and Dulles ordered all Charleston dispensaries closed, creating uncertainty about legal business and prompting talk of a special session to resolve the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Columbia
Bellenger
Board of County Commissioners
Ilegal
Ulegal
Evans and Dulles
General Assembly
Texas Presbytery Seeks Change on Dancing Letter
At the Presbyterian general assembly in Little Rock Texas Brownwood presbytery asks for modification of the pastoral letter on dancing. The assembly debates synod records and overtures while committees discuss home missions and foreign missions funding amid calls for a broader library and questions about inviting ministers to offer prayer at installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Little Rock
Ark
Presbyterian General Assembly
J. C. Malloy
Owensboro
McKinley
Woods
Alabama
Paxson
William Pollock
Arkansas
R. A. Miller
A. D. Frierson
Florida
J. B. Lloyd
B. D. Brantley
Georgia
R. 8. Grimtan
D. D
William R. Miller
Kentucky
J. C.tims
BR. F. White
Memphis
G. Smith D
A. Mcafee
Mississippi
J. E. McLean
A. L. Courtney
Missouri
K. W. Ford
E. ¥. Parker
Nashville
R. P. Smith
J. Perry Glenn
North Carolina
RF. Hope
J. M. Blaine
South
Prsbytery
Brownwood
Tez
Florida Prebytery
Presbytery
Fort Worth
Home Missions
Executive Committee of Home Missions
Home Mission Fund
Arkansan
Indian Territory
Ladies’ Aid Society
General Assembly
Executive Committee of
Foreign Missions
Board of Trustees
J. R. Haverton
Dr. Oates
J.K. Pharr
Fredericksburg
F. B. Beattie
T. A. Rice
Atlanta, Ga
Steger Drops Dead at Political Meeting
Tr am T Steger of Powhatan county collapsed and died on the way home from a political meeting. Local postmaster Mr Meyer and Lite, judge of elections, reportedly in good health earlier. The incident occurred in Richmond on May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steger
Richmond
Powhatun County
Meyer
Electip
Apd
Woman as a ruling elder among Cumberland Presbyterians
Cumberland Presbyterian assembly notes a million-dollar endowment for education and church causes. Virginia Woolsey, a ruling elder from Kentucky, is welcomed. discussions cover postgraduate studies and constitutional amendments. Springfield, Missouri chosen for next meeting. plans include centennial endowment with Trinity University and Cumberland University representatives addressing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Mls
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
Morris
Chattanooga
Virginia Woolsey
Tatchfield, Ky
Presbytery
Miss Woolsey
L. M. Woolsey
Caneyville
J. M. Hubbert
Chicago University
Lebanon, Tenn
Hames
W. J. Darby
Educational Society
Cumberland Presbyterian Ministry
Theological Seminary
J. H Miler
Beld
Mra. McKinley
General Assembly
Boards of Publication
Nashville
Tenn
Board of Ministerial Relief
Millon Folleys
James Djil- Uken
George W Martn
Cumberland University
B. McLean
Trinity
Demuteren
Wd. Darby
Bebe
Brleny
Vaby
Four Suicide Attempts by Local Printer
Henry Tyler, a well known Tuscaloosa printer, attempted suicide today by ingesting parts of a leaf or plant material. Physicians worked to save him after the fourth self harm attempt, including prior jumps from a bridge and a gunshot to the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscalooss
Ala
Henry Tyler
Will of Virginian Awerson Grants and Notes Strong Local Ties
Raleigh May 17 Special The will of Mrs Virginian Awerson who died this week opens and leaves eleven thousand five hundred dollars to Wake Forest College and zero to the Baptist Female University Kentucky Union Oil Company is organized in Knoxville with two million two hundred thousand capital and eight thousand acres of oil lands purchased at Sunnybrook Wayne county Cap tailnts of New Britain Conn own the larger part of the stock Machinery to operate at once Davis Davis will win nomination in primary for clerk of the supreme court at Monticello Ga May 17 Special reports indicate he will be nominated by a large majority of fifteen votes out of eight hundred
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
N._C
Virginian Awerson
Wake Forest College
The
Baptist Female University
Kentucky Oil Company
Knoxville
Tenn
Kentucky Union Oil Company
Sunnybrook
Wayne County
New Britain
Conn
Davis
Monticelto
Supreme Court
Afteen
Remarkable Home Cure Claim Sent by Mail Trial Pack
A dubious notice promises a home remedy that allegedly cures a dangerous disease without pain or surgery. It claims Dr John Piraig in Cincinnati will forward a prepaid trial kit after sending name and address to receive the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy. Hote
Namie
John Piraig
Cincinoah
Obie
Matt
Free Rations For Jacksonville Fire Sufferers Report
Jacksonville authorities maintain control as troops and revenue cutters assist cleanup and policing. Relief contributions total 113900.81 with about 4000 fed daily. City seeks national support via an appeal signed by Garner Bowden and Bishop Weed. Milwaukee mounts fundraising effort with around 400 dollars pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Eivil
Revenue
Relief Association
Parrott
Commissary Department
Garner
The
Bowden
Bishop Weed
United States
Labor Bureau
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce Committee
High fire insurance rates said unjustified in Mississippi
Jackson Mississippi May 17 Special The high rates charged by fire insurance companies in Mississippi are disputed Auditor Cole prepared a statement showing 44 companies wrote 49 877 487 in fire insurance with premiums of 1 427 086 41 The average rate was 212 percent The industry faced losses of 689 519 10 an increase of 81 470 60 from the prior year while premiums increased by 270 089 over the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Busines
Cole
South Carolina Pensioners Lose Intended Pension Boost
The South Carolina pensioners will not receive the extra 350,000 this year as the controller can only pay 100,000. The supreme court filed its unanimous decision on the case, with the opinion to be released later, preventing the larger payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Solumbia
Supreme Court
Editors Go on a Vacation Convention at Pass Christian
Mississippi editors will vacation next week to attend the Mississippi Press Association convention at Pass Christian Mississippi May 37 Special The gathering is expected to draw large attendance with business talks central One session will focus on promoting industrial growth in the state The editors view the association as increasingly valuable for mutual interests and timely topics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Pass Christian
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi Press Association
Cdltara
Mississippi Boy Dwight Nevitt Missing in Jackson
Fourteen year old Dwight Nevitt, a white resident of Grenada, disappeared in Jackson after last being seen at the Western Union office on Saturday afternoon sending a telegram to relatives. Police have no leads and will conduct a house to house search of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Misa
Dwight Nevitt
Grenada
Western Union
Hlm
Suit against Seaboard settled for six thousand dollars
Ralelah North Carolina May 17 At Whiteville the suit of Frank Lewis against the Seaboard Air-Line for nine hundred thousand dollars for injuries received while a passenger in a caboose car, which caused an inability to speak, was compromised for six thousand dollars. Lewis is brother of D J Lewis a leading lawyer in the southeastern part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Ralelah
N. C
Wjteville
Frank Lewis
Seaboard Air-Line
Lewis
D. J. Lewis
Pension Attorney in Norfolk Fined. Costs Remitted
George Prior, a colored pension attorney employed by the navy department, pleaded guilty in U S court in Norfolk Va and was fined. The court costs were heavy but remitted. Also noted is a Tennessee fishing theft report and a large government hatchery loss in Ohio river context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
George
Prior
Navy Department
United States
Strawberries and fruits listed with prices in Charleston ad
Readable fragments show Strawberries and Bananas with prices and fruit items. The note mentions Select Charleston, box pricing, and Blackberries alongside an unclear entry. Uncertain items include dozett and RSD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Embezzling Bookkeeper Charles Wright Sought in Memphis
Warrants issued for Charles Ho Wright, bookkeeper for Nelson Morris Chicago in Memphis, charging embezzlement of 3300 and forgery. He allegedly obtained 3500 from the company, forged the local manager signature on a check, fled Chicago recently, and earned a reputation as a high roller amid wine and actresses. the firm offers a reward for arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Menn
Charles Ho Wright
Nelson-Morris Company of
Chicago
First National Bank
Wright
Hawkes Optician Moves and Viaduct Work Start
The Atlanta Optician A. K. Hawkes has moved to 203 Peach Street and will remain involved in curing building of a viaduct. Oldest optical house in the south, established 1870. Financial terms offered on prescription work and five green trading stations promised. In Texas, Major J. S. Penn mortally wounded W. T. Pace at 5 PM, then killed himself, amid reports of insanity. Pace was vice president of the Texas Real Estate Association and a brother-in-law of the late Governor Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Optician
A. K. Hawkes
Peacatres Street
Gical House
Laredo
Tex
J. S. Penn
Dail Times
W. T. Pace
Texas Real Estate Association
Deceassa
Ireland
Sie
Cotton Warehouse Fire Devours Selma Inventory
A cotton warehouse owned by John Babcock at Water and Lauderdale streets in Selma burned, destroying about 1000 bales of cotton valued between 40 000 and 130 000 and damaging buildings around 30 000. The fire began when a truck wheel rolled over a match. alarms failed and only about 75 bales were saved. Insurance coverage was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Ala
John Babcock
Corner Water
Lauderdale
Bames
Floridian and Virginia Lady Wed in Norfolk
The marriage of Hush G Hogan engineer of St Augustine Florida and Bertie Letimer Millar was celebrated at the bride's home 409 Edmilton Avenue Norfolk by Rev Dr Coke Smith at Epworth Methodist church. Grace Lee Millar sister of the bride served as maid of honor and Walter P Millar was best man. The couple will reside in St Augustine and visit the groom's Tennessee home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Norfolk
Hush G Hogan
St Augustine
Pla
Bertie Letimer Millar
Edmilton Avenue
Coke Smith
Epworth Methodist Church
Grace Lee Millar
Walter P Millar
Mrr
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Gimmick Co. of
Downer
Assembly OF Presbyterians
President McKinley
Henry McCook
Dr. McCook
Mrs. McKinley
Horsford’s
Home Mission
Theron Rice
Hiss Wolsey
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly
Educational Commission
Sya
Tennessee
Sundisks
Ohio
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Bermuda
Farlinger Department Grocers
Peachtree and Ivy
Penn
Selma
Foulesey Bigelow
London
Otew
Shutlwood
Erkaged
Vga
Elowa Bigelow
Prince Vladimin
Jdosr
Eletson
Waderas
Ai Jabiaz
Frleart
Josray Miles Yoram
Famir Uregors
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