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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1899

Page

7

Tolleson Life Sketch and a Fateful Football Weekend

The article recounts the funeral and life of J. R. Tolleson of Atlanta, detailing a meteoric career from Spartanburg to the Empire bank, a battle with cancer, imprisonment, and a large family left with scant means. It then previews the Auburn vs. Georgia football game at Piedmont Park, highlighting intense college rivalries and Atlanta’s anticipation for a decisive Saturday.

J. R. Tolleson South Pryor Street Alliion Knight St. Philip's Cathedral Will D. Harwell John S. Owens July Carroll Jerome Simmons W. P. Hill Cliff Ansley Oakland Cemetery Mr. Tolleson Tie Uttla Telleson J. R. Telleson Tolleson Atlanta Spartanburg D. C Empire Bank Bankers’ Gazette Boon Tolleson Marshall Clarke Totleson Auburn University of Georgia Piedmont Park

Georgia and Auburn poised for decisive football clash

An innumerable host of college men prepare for the game as Auburn backs claim speed and strength, Alabama cites a tight, developing team, and Georgia asserts its year to win. Athens teams show rapid improvement since Sewanee loss, while Atlanta crowds expect a spirited, highly attended rivalry.

Auburn Georgia Athens Sewanee Saussy Virginia Maryland Alabama Atlanta South

College Oratorical Contest Lights Up Atlanta Tonight

College men from Mercer University, the University of Georgia, Emory, and North Georgia Agricultural College gather in Atlanta for the third annual Graves medal oratorical contest at the Grand Opera House. Governor Candler presides with judges Hoke Smith Theron Rice and J M Terrell.

Atlanta Orand Opera House Georgia Orchorical Association South Graves Mercer University Comer M. Woodward University of Georgia J. Threatt Moore Moore Universilay Montgomery Gulf States Athens Candler Palmer Emo Cand Ammual Association Camel M. Woodward Emory College University of George Fred H. MecClesky North Georgia Agricultural College Mark Baliing Mercer _university College Tren Hoke Smith Theron Rice J. M. Terrell Atlanta Kappa Alphas Kimball Atlanta Kappa Alpha Alumni Association University Emory Mercer Kimball Tontest Burton Smith J. H. Lumpsin Clark Howell John Roach Straton Kappa Atlanta Association M. L. Brittain Alumni Association

Chattanooga Rail Rates Split Across Courts Two Decisions

Two federal courts ruled against railroads over short haul discrimination from New York to Chattanooga and Nashville, while two others favored southern lines in Atlanta cases. The split reflects different interpretations of interstate commerce law and the impact of competition and regional rate structures on carriers and cities.

Taft Chattanooga Atlanta New York Nashville Ohio Louisville Cincinnati Southern Interstate Commerce Commission Baxter Severens United States Circuit Court Reads Circuit Court of Appeals Georgia Railroad Commission Western and Atlantic Georgia Railroad Atlanta and West Point Clyde Steamship Company Cartersville Acworth Marietta Kingston Adairaville Calhoun Newman Supreme Court of the United States Alabama Midand Supreme Court New Orleans Troy Ala Rome

Schley committee agrees to pay troop transport bills

The executive Schley celebration committee met in the mayor's office with Mayor Woodward presiding. Dr. George Brown explained the need to pay troop transportation from Newnan Conyers and Rome to Atlanta for Schley Day and transport from Fort McPherson. The committee voted to pay the bills and addressed badge logistics, eventually deciding to settle with Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark for the badge costs. A further meeting may be needed to settle all accounts.

Schley Woodward George Brown Miliary Brown Newnan Conyers Rome Atlanta Atlanta- Schley Tay Fort McPherson W. A. Hemphill Express Commitlee Express Company Maror Hemphill Whitehead & Hoag Company Newark N. J

Girardeau & Black Real Estate Promises Quick Purchases

WARE CO announces listings on Haok street Morrison avenue Piedmont Linden and Highland avenue offering rental plates vacant lots and a handsome 7 room cottage. Prices range from 1400 to 200 and installments available. Property owners urged to submit details for sale.

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