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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1901

Page

10

Court faces main issue in public property fund case

Ahead of today’s Supreme Court session, Governor Candler and Treasurer Park push for a ruling on whether the state can use any portion of the public property fund to pay school teachers warrants. They warn that a partial decision would delay the wider constitutional question and risk future funding needs.

Puble Property Fund Supreme Court John §. Candler Public Property Scholol Candler Northeastern General Assembly Fark R. E. Park Northeastern Railroad Park Parle Dan- Gers Terrell Gleva Public Decemer Judge Candler

Julie for Sale in Atlanta by John M. Miller

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sale in Atlanta with a reference to Julie and an author John M. Miller. The text mentions Heatucky and Kentucky themes, weaving life stories, and a streetside setting at 69 Barietia Street with unclear context.

Brige Brisi Dash Isinds Biac Callant Imons Undings Julet Atlanta John M. Miller

Ranks of Strikers Receive Additions

Six Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill workers joined the local striking machinists after the nine hour work day agreement was rejected by the Atlanta Machine Works owners. The Federation of Trades endorsed the strike and appointed a committee to confer with the Atlanta Machine Works and other firms to seek a settlement. Strikers met to review progress and remain confident of victory for the nine hour work day.

Fulton Bag and Cotton Mis Federation of Trades Jerome Jones Jerry Willams Ed Sutton Federation Atlanta Machine Works van Winkle Gin and Machinery Works Te- Loach Milling Company Atlanta

Injunction Dismissed Over Cemetery Land Dispute

Temporary restraining order against W A Peters former sexton of Hollywood Cemetery was dissolved after Captain Frank M Meyers petitioned for the injunction. The case centered on land title claims by Captain Meyers receiver for the J C Baird estate and Hollywood Cemetery Company amid alleged burial of colored people on the disputed tract.

W. A. Peters J. Lumpkin W. & Peters Sexton Hollywood Cemetery Frank MM. Meyers Myers J. C. Baird Hollywood Cemetery Company Peters Meyera Paters

Haynes Sues for $2000 Over Markham House Block Injury

Hudson Haynes, alleging permanent injuries, sues BM. T. Lewman & Co. for $2000 damages for an accident while working on the reconstruction of the Markham house block. He claims an agent signaled the elevator's start too soon, causing him to fall from the third to the first floor. Suit filed by attorney Joseph B. Nealson.

Markham House Block Hudson Haynes Cotored BM. T. Lewman & Co Markham House Haynes Joseph Bf. Nealson

Concert at Grant Park by Georgia State Band

A delightful Grant park concert will be given tonight by the Georgia State band. Director Card selects pieces to please the crowd with a program including marches, waltzes, polonaises, operatic selections, and the standard bandsman pieces.

Georgia State Band Grant Park Card March Herbert Medisy the Wonder Mackie la Carmela Whitmark Potonaise Dog Beauty Rollinson Union Orever Scouton Grand Watree Vandercook Hearts and Flowers Tor Wedding of the Winds Lucia

Agnes Scott commencement week events and sermon noted

The Agnes Scott Institute in Decatur Ga lists a week of commencement activities including instrumental recitals by music pupils a literary societies reception a fair followed by a sermon by Rev R F Campbell D D of Asheville and a commencement day with diploma delivery and announcements plus various musicales and a speech by Hon J W Aiken of Cartersville Ga. The text also mentions ice cream demonstrations and a public invitation to attend ceremonies and exhibits.

Agnes Scott Institute Decatur R. F. Campbell Asheville Nlc J. W. Aiken Cartersville Atlanta North South Carolina Spartanburg Newton Hibert Montgomery

Frazier Gilman Returns Home Big Estate Share Questioned

A Bridgeport touted heiress claims a share of the Gilman fortune amid a complex will dispute. Frazier Gilman, Atlanta based, says the will likely favors a large settlement and hints an heir could receive about 250000. The estate, tied to the dead Bridgeport millionaire, remains in court with multiple heirs and substantial assets.

Frazier Gilman

Gilman Estate Fight Near Settlement May Favor Sisters Hope

Frasier J. Gilman of Atlanta emerges as a leading claimant in the estate of eccentric millionaire George Gilman who died in Bridgeport. Talks of partition divide heirs between seven or fewer shares with Gilman’s portion seen as 300,000 to over 500,000. Estate totals include New York and Connecticut real estate about 1,000,000 ready cash and horse sales 250,000 plus tea business interests near 4,000,000. Mrs Hall May receive about 50,000. Gilman willing to grant Mrs Hall a portion for adopting her and a prior signed checks issue.

Bridgeport Frazier Gilmen Atlanta St Ig Philippines Mr. Gliman West Brid New York Gilman Batttle South Dakota Pinea Mr. Gilman Hammond Street West End Far West Frasier J. Gilman George Gilman Conn Hoe Helf-Brother Mage Gilman Ohg Connecticut Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Great American Tea Company Mrs. Hall McKinley Black Rock Hall Frazier Gilman Bridgeport Trust Company

Rains Move Northward and Cox College Concert

Rains move northward with strong showers in the Carolinas and northeast Georgia easing drought concerns for crops. Cox College holds a splendid annual concert and graduating ceremony with diplomas and degrees conferred, praising a successful session and bright prospects for next term.

Cox College Hutchinson Alice Cox Crenshaw Landrum Advvisory Board Clyde DuPree Mildred Lewis Pearl Duggan Mellie Elizabeth Durham Misa Pinkie Broome Annie Comer Yona Buchanan Nora Wright Florence Tracer Jessie I. McCormick Miriam Acree Ora Beach Elia Callahan Thorerre Grace Martha Harrie Anna Jelka Ethel Batthews Jessie McCormick Lois Mims Willie Newton Froy Pettus Bile Stribfling Riva Crenshaw Possy Callaway Marle Mason Salle Orr Atay ‘Johnson Bertha Johnson Florice Shearnon Ethel Taylor Lorena Waller Elizabeth Whitson

Governor Candler urged to attend Southern Industrial Convention

Mississippi Governor A H Longino urged Gov Candler to attend the June session in Philadelphia as part of the executive committee. Candler questioned attendance but stressed Georgia will be well represented and that the gathering should pursue its stated objectives without partisan aim.

Mississippi Candler A. H. Longino Mississipgi Rusatelphia Georgia Langino Catrronnia Fra Syave Co California Priace California Fig Syrup CO San Francisco Cal Louisville

Old Deestrick Skule Reheareal at Columbia Theater Tonight

A second rehearsal of the Old Deestrick Skule will be staged at the Columbia Theater tonight. All participants are expected to attend as the production, a benefit for the Presbyterian hospital, will be performed shortly.

Columbia Theater Presbyterian Boerital

Woman Attacks Officer in Fierce Butler Street Assault

Policeman Englett fought a refractory prisoner in a hand to hand clash on Butler Street between Houston and his streets. The struggle involved pans, sticks, water buckets, iron chains and a pistol as bystanders watched. The fight ended with the officer overcoming the assailant.

Englett Butler Street Houston

Riot on Butler Street Ends With Police Shootout

Police respond to a riot on Butler Street near Houston where Julia Thomas assaults her brother with a heavy stick. Mary Chumm intervenes as the fight escalates with a tin pan, water bucket, nails, and a hatchet. An officer fires a pistol after a chaotic struggle. Julia is jailed for thirty years and Mary Charam receives a lecture.

Engrett Butler Street Houston Julia Thomas Mary Chumm Julia Jalfa Mary Charam

Warm Springs Hotel to Open on June First

Warm Springs offers summer visitors a popular resort with a favorable climate and medicinal sea water. The hotel, run by proprietor Mr. Charles J. Davis, promises excellent accommodations and reasonable rates with full information available on request.

Charles J. Davis

Straw Hats and Negligee Shirts Offer Wide Selection

A catalog note extols straw hats and negligee shirts for boys. It highlights linen shirts with stylish bosoms and neck fit, Andersons Scotch Madras options in blues, plus plain and pleated bosoms with attached or detached cuffs. Boys’ madras and percale negligee shirts range from 12 to 14 inches, priced 50c to $1, with straw hats in all sizes available.

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Glenn Suletty Maier & Berkele Whitehall Street Falcon Bag and Cotton Malls Hardacre Co MRS. Blakely Mall Orger College Falk School Theo Hood Mategneg Warm Springs Castomrita Sean Og Eiseman Bros Hirsch Hirsch Bros Whitehall State OF Georgia Fulton County Aepard Wo Foster Mollie Aldrich King —Malte Superior Court Mollie Aldrich Shepora W. Foster Soit J. Ho Lumpkin Arnold Broyles TAPP S. H .Lindsay Hi Lindsay Sohn RO Wilkinson Eisenan Bros Whitehall St Aor
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