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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
10
The case involving the Public Property Fund rests with the Supreme Court as the tribunal prepares to decide every question raised. Voters and officials await the court's ruling on the matter.
Full bench of six justices heard ten arguments over when and how school teachers can be paid. The dispute centers on using the public property fund to meet warrants, with Governor Candler pledging a definitive ruling within ten days to two weeks.
Georgia treasurer's duty to pay school warrants is debated as attorneys argue ministerial versus constitutional powers. Terrell, Guerry, and others urge the court to decide if funds in the treasury may lawfully pay warrants against the public property fund without violating constitutional use provisions. The case hinges on money, funds, and the governor’s warrants amid broader questions of state finance.
Services for the Hebrew Feast of Weeks were held yesterday at the Forsyth and Garnett Streets synagogue as Rabbi David Marx leads the confirmations at 9:30. Names include Beulah Haas Grace Hirsch Florence Liebermuth Irma Liebmann Gertrude Newell Elsie May Selle Herbert Benjamin Jacob Dittler Herman Haas Percy Rosenberger Joseph Schlewhiger Samuel Salozhin Jeannette Simmons. Rabbi Marx will also lecture amid a royal choir and solo service.
Fire destroyed the Laura B. Haynes home at 76 Milledge Avenue early today after a defective kitchen flue ignited the blaze. The flames quickly climbed to the upper story, with firefighters arriving after midnight and the property reportedly insured for about 108 dollars, wholly covered by insurance.
Plans for a new Marist college near the Church of the Sacred Heart in Atlanta have been approved. The nonsectarian institution will cost between 25,000 and 90,000, feature a modern curriculum and a conservatory, and be led by a Marist religious faculty under church direction.
Retail Grocers Association met in Memphis with about 159 members led by President J. A. VanHoose of Birmingham. Reports show a treasury of 13 038 2 with expenses over 15 000. Georgia and Alabama merchants attended including A Howle W H Weatherly N J Griel EK Thompson N B Corbin and others.
Memphis police announce a focused security plan for Confederate reunion events with 98 officers deployed. Elite officers travel from Cincinnati Chicago New York Louisville St Louis Atlanta and other cities. Officers will station near venues and may detain any miscreants or out-of-town troublemakers.
After a council meeting an ordinance authorizes the mayor to close sidewalks and streets during public works on Peachtre e Street. Merchants opposed sidewalk closures citing traffic, while building inspectors note danger from torn walls. The measure, tied to Peters building projects, allows temporary openings under safety rules and can be revoked by the mayor.
Aldermen discuss taxing the Spelman Seminary property, agreeing to assess only vacant land while schools’ occupancy and tuition details are examined. The tax assessors faced higher valuation of the property, with reported student and operating costs from Atlanta pupils and related school expenses cited in a year’s figures.
Low round trip rates from Memphis to all points May 23 and May 30. Write for full information, maps, etc. Notes include references to Texas routes and Indian Territory. details appear fragmented.
The Pennyrile dray trey fragrance from Kentucky Inland is stirring and romantic, rapidly becoming the spring’s success. Sold by John M. Miller Co. on Marietta Street, it draws attention for its appealing scent and spice.
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