Presbyterial Assembly Aims at Creed Revision and Leadership Changes
The one hundred thirteenth Presbyterian general assembly adjourned after nearly two weeks with the creed revision put to a 21 member committee. Disputes over chairmanship of the revision group led to motions to reconsider, settled by Dr Dickey who urged honoring his successor as moderator. A special evangelistic committee was appointed and aid sought for Jacksonville church losses. Secret society admission to the church faced a judiciary ruling barring members, signaling tighter church discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
Minton
New York
J.D. Moffatt
Charles Dicker
James D. Moffatt
Cumberland
Dickey
Dr. Dickey
Temperance
Pacific
Peoria
John H. Converse
Laura Street
Jacksonville
W. Boggs
First Presbyterian Church
Flz
Assembly
General Assembly
The
United Presbyterian Church
Judiciary Committee
Heroic Rescue Attempt Ends in Fatal Burn for Horace Ridout
Horace Ridout a prominent Annapolis real estate figure rushed into a burning building to save his aged aunt Nellie Ridout. The hose failed and all escapes failed. he was overcome by smoke and flames and died before help could reach him. Nellie Ridout was later reported rescued.
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Annapolis
Horace Ridout
Mfe
Ridout
Dr. Ridout
Annapolle
Miso Nellie Ridout
Ei Posters To Form Trust In Buffalo Meeting
A plan to create a dominant poster distribution trust across the United States and Canada is under way to oppose adverse legislation and regulate prices. A meeting is set for Buffalo from May 7 to 10 to finalize the arrangement among the leading bill posting companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
May
United States
Canada
Buffalo
Cheap Skate Shoots Three at Colored Church Sociable
Harry Baker faced a fatal confrontation after being called a cheap skate at a colored church sociable in Sioux City Iowa. He walked a mile, obtained a revolver, returned and shot three African American men, one of whom, Jim Askew, is expected to die. Rivalry over a colored girl and a claim he could not buy ice cream are cited as motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Harry Baker
Jim Askew
Baker
Wedding Presents in Silver Tables Lure Patrons
TABLE SILVER is always acceptable for Wedding Presents. We suggest a ladle, a pickle fork, or a set of spoons, all varying in price from modest sums upward, with hundreds of other sterling designs available to view.
New Orleans Reclaims Wharves From Private Leases
The city resumes possession of all wharves and public landings in New Orleans today after private lease control since 1878. The port will be run by the board of port commissioners and wharfage dues are to be cut by about half to boost commerce while maintenance stays funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Board of Port Commissioners
Stael
Boer General Schoeman and Daughter Die In Shell Explosion
In Pretoria on May 28 a shell exploded while General Schoeman, his daughter, wife, and others examined it as a curiosity. The general and his daughter were killed on the spot while his wife and two others were badly injured. Schoeman, a noted Kruger ally, led a Colesberg commando, endured captures and releases, and later resided in Pretoria.
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Schoeman
Pretoria
Murually
Sehoeman
Colesbure
Barbarton
Pietersburg
Hanna Says Supreme Court Decision Satisfactory
Senator M A Hanna said he is satisfied with the Supreme Court decision in the insular cases, believing it will aid in governing the islands. He noted he speaks only for himself, not the administration, and judged the decision at least 50 percent satisfactory after reading it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Cleveland
M. A. Hanna
Insular
Wax
Senator Hanna
Rifle Prank Ends Fatal Shot In Oklahoma
In Nardin Oklahoma on May 28 Miss Nora Wolfram was instantly killed when a rifle pointed at her by friend Miss Bishop for fun discharged by accident. The group photo incident occurred during a gathering near the town. The bullet pierced Miss Wolfram's heart as the weapon fired.
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Miss Wolfram
Nardin
Okla
Nora Wolfram
Miss Bishop
Plenie
Here
Miss Wolfrum
Glavey Granted Dual Salaries by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that John Glavey earned two government salaries while serving as steamboat inspector at New Orleans and later as inspector of foreign vessels. He had two offices with overlapping terms and received no pay for the latter while retaining the earlier post. The Court reversed a Court of Claims ruling and allowed his $400 claim to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Washington
John Glavey
New Orleans
Glavey
Court of Claims
Supreme Court
Great Hebrew University to be established in New York
A Jewish university with an income of 860000 a year is to be established in New York City. Rev. Dr Isidore Singe announced plans to open temporary offices and begin preliminary work on the project. Buildings will be located nearby for the enterprise blending theology, history, and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ite Projector
Isidore Singe
New York University
Car Companies Settle Back Taxes With City
A settlement ended a back tax dispute between the Southern Iron Car Line Company Express Coal Line Company and the city. Checks totaling 978.18 covered back taxes for 1897 1901 and advertising costs 42.20. The city will withdraw the injunction suit and the companies pay all costs. The agreement followed a conference with Attorney T A Hammond city attorney and tax assessors. A Watchman notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Iron Car Line Company
Payne
Express Coal Line Company
Expresa Coal Line Company
T. A.hammond
Meathet
Marsnat
Lumpkin
Counci
Ordinance Committee Meets on Turf Exchanges
The ordinance committee meets at 3 pm to discuss an ordinance abolishing turf exchanges. Police committee members are invited to join to consider the measure jointly. No action on removing police chief elections from the police board due to Councilman Garrett's absence. Garrett attends the International Association of Machinists convention in Toronto and is expected to be away for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Committee of Council
Police Board
Henry F. Garrett
Mr. Garrett
International Association of Machinists
Torondo
Canada
Police Committee to Discuss Reestablishing Reserve
An important morning meeting of the police committee of council is set for 9 o'clock to consider re-establishing the police reserve. The board of police commissioners has been invited to join and provide input on whether the reserve should again be maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Committee
Police Commissioner
Police Committee of Council
Board of Police Commissioners
Ecain
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Fast Direct Rectal Relief
An advertisement extols Pyra mid Pile Cure as the direct rectal treatment for piles avoiding stomach involvement and surgery. It claims rapid absorption, no pain, no bleeding, and quick, inexpensive cures, urging readers to order testimonials from the Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Songer
Pyramid Drug Co
Marsha.t
Dr Joe Jacobs Indicted in Assault and Concealed Weapon Case
Grand jury returned two indictments against Dr Joe Jacobs for assault and battery and carrying concealed weapons stemming from a dispute with Dr W S Bikin Jr. No gambling indictments were returned. Five true bills and three no bills were reported. Judge Candler will convene the criminal superior court next month and the Jacobs cases will likely be disposed of then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jacobs
Dr. Jacobs
W. 5. Bikin, Jr
Jacobs
Dr. Ekin
Puesdry
Candler
Criminal Superior Court
Verdict for Horner in Southern Railway damage suit
The second division city court heard T. M. Horner v Southern Railway Company over a Baltimore to Atlanta horse shipment in July last. Horner claimed negligent handling caused the horse to die after unloading in Atlanta. Jury awarded $501 to the plaintiff. Arnold & Arnold represented Horner, while Mesura Sanders McDaniel and Arthur Heyman stood for the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
T. M. Horner
Southern Railway Company
Baltimore
Atlanta
Arnold & Arnold
Way
Mesura
Sanders McDaniel
Arthur Heyman
Surgeon Dorsey Returns From Philippines Service
Dr Dorsey Jr a contract surgeon with the rank of first lieutenant returned home Monday after more than a year in the Philippines He was connected with the Forty third and Twenty ninth regiments and the Fourth artillery He is on furlough and will likely end his government contract in about thirty days He has been away from Atlanta since March 1900 and many friends here will be glad to learn of his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Dorsey, Jr
Forty-third
Twenty-ninth
Fourth Artillery
Atlanta
Torsey
Capital Stock Increase for Southern Saw Works Amended
An amendment to the charter filed yesterday in the office of the clerk of the superior court increases Southern Saw Works capital stock from 25000 to 2200. The original charter granted November 12, 1844 allows stock to be increased to a maximum of 1000000. Attorney Hooper Sicaander fled following the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper Sicaander
Cleak of Theuperior Court
Southern Saw Works
Six Gray Foxes Added to Grant Park Zoo
Six fine gray foxes were added to the Grant Park zoo yesterday. They were received from Leesburg, Georgia, and are regarded as unusually fine specimens of the fox family. The park board has recently added several appealing animals to the menagerie to make the zoo a standout feature of the park.
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Memagerie
Leesburg
Grant Park Zoo
Board of Park Commissioners
JULETTY Novel Thrills Readers in Kentucky Ais District
The Pennyrile region fragrance colors the tale of stirring, thrilling romance. John M. Miller Co. lists the book for sale at 39 Mariotta Street, signaling its public availability as it gains rapid popularity April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juletty
Kentucky
John M. Miller Co
Mariotta Street
Death of a Little Child Eleanor Gwinn passes away
Eleanor Gwinn infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Gwinn died yesterday at 409 Whitehall Street from measles. The one year six month old child’s funeral will be held this afternoon from the residence and interment will be at Oakland Cemetery, with many friends extending sympathy to the grieving family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Louis E. Gwinn
Laula E. Gwinn
Whitehall Treet
Oakland Cemetery
Law Class of 1897 to Meet in Athens Reunion
Notices call a state wide reunion of the Law Class of 1897 from the State University for June 15 in Athens Georgia. The class, one of the largest to graduate, expects a large turnout with F I Fleming of Atlanta president and J H Estill Jr of Savannah secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
State University
Law School
F. I. Fleming
Atlanta
J. H. Estill, Jr
Savannah
Desires To Prevent False Impression Injunction Action
In a recent application by R W Tidwell for an injunction against J I Ware neck and Mr Carlton of the Carlton Press objections were raised to operating a printing press in the east with meat. Carlton desires a water strand that his concern dogs not cansive of one pres alone. He says the plant is not and thoroughly up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Tidwell
J. 1. Ware
Carlton
Carlton Press
Est
Georgia Exhibit Dominates Buffalo Show With Minimal Funds
Geologist Yeates reports Georgia’s mineral exhibit at the Buffalo exposition is the state’s main attraction despite the smallest appropriation. The display features Georgia gems, gold, porphyritic granite from Sparta, Catoosa red sandstone, bauxite, and a fifteen foot white Georgia marble column, with 3620 square feet in the mineral building and 20 square feet in the agricultural building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
W. S. Yeates
Buffalo
Yeates
Capitol
Sparta
Richards
Southern Railway
Missouri
Geologiat Yeates
G. ¥. Greene
George F. Greene
Mr. Hichards
W. A. Hemmuill
Georgia Commission
O. EB. Stevens
Chicago
Sewing machines and travel ads mix in late 19th century issue
The page mixes expense figures for state exhibits with travel promos to Pan-American Exposition and Niagara Falls. It advertises Lehigh Valley Railroad routes from Philadelphia to New York, urging low fares and pamphlets. It also promotes Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines as ideal wedding gifts and home backbones, inviting readers to visit salesrooms for demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Nevada Commission
Nevada
Georg Aa
Iso
New York
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadephia
Chas
Lee
Young men's store proclaims success in youth fittings
The text asserts years of success dressing boys aged 14 to 20, highlighting a reputation as a young man's store. It notes pride in this image and states the store begins clothing the boy at age two.
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Chaimansiig
Revision ComMittee
Trowbie
Shua
Bickey
Gil Gusher
Danfusky
Middle Gass Island
Lake Erie
Middle Bess
Maier & Berkele
Whitehall Street
Great Hebrew University
Gily Gels
J.B. Turner
Church Street
Joe. Jacobs
Dorsey
Gray Fox
South—West
Byh Phag
Teball St
Esterbrooks Steel Pens
Stereto Eac
Ester Brook Steel
Camden
John St
Wheeler & Wilson
Wiweler & Witton
Niagara Falla
Lake Chautauqua
Southern Railways
B.C. Holabird
Ciocinnati
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall
Fener Creamera
Dominion
Enginda
Janes
Joly
Olea
Mate Bt
Hontan
Mass
Eisenan Bros
Whitehall St
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