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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
1
News notes Governor Gilbert approves depot plans as thousands march after Roosevelt. The headline emphasizes official backing and the large public demonstration, indicating a period of political activism and civic development surrounding transportation infrastructure.
An authoritative April announcement details a planned consolidation of major hardware jobbing firms into a single company capitalized at $120,000,000. The roster includes Simmons Hardware of St Louis Bindley Hardware Pittsburg William Bingham Cleveland Supple Philadelphia Pacific Hardware and Steel San Francisco and others.
Architect Bradford Gilbert has solved the depot problem to the complete satisfaction of Governor Candler and President J W Thomas. Plans for a new union passenger station on state property in Atlanta were approved after Gilbert’s conference with state and railroad officials. Final approval rests with other railway executives before public disclosure of the plans.
Railroads and depot committee discuss a plan for a new Atlanta station with thirteen tracks three through nine through tracks and four spur tracks. The elevated Whitehall street viaduct and lowered Pryor street would create a no crossing depot. Governor Candler says Gilbert solved the depot problem and railroads will approve or suggest changes before final decisions and publication.
The article details election logistics for Fulton County with city polls opening at 7 am and country polls at 8 am, 1,583 country voters in 13 districts, and the Australian ballot system in city areas while country districts use the old system. It notes police staffing, voter instructions, a list of candidates for county offices, and a reformatory issue to be decided at the ballot.
News from New York on April 9 reports heavy trading in Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway shares. Morgan brokers bought huge blocks after a certified claim that Southern would acquire Brunswick Dock Improvement Company property to use as a southern lumber trade port, causing a surge in stock and wall street speculation on a wider Louisville and Nashville Southern system merger.
Charleston April story recalls fervent crowds as President Roosevelt toured the exposition grounds. Observers compare past giant processions to today’s display, noting widespread patriotic zeal and respectful reception for the president. The Grand Parade began at 10 o'clock from the St John hotel with marines in line, continuation promised on the third page.
A brick was thrown through a window at Dr. Len G. Broughton while he preached at the Baptist Tabernacle. The missile struck a post in an adjoining room, sparing the pastor’s head, as the congregation watched from the brilliantly lit church. A reward of 100 dollars was offered for the arrest of those responsible by a committee headed by H. A. Hitheridge and others.
Partly cloudy in the area with a high around 43 and a low near 38. A brick was thrown at a church during service narrowly missing the pastor. a $100 reward is offered. Southern machinists' strike ends. rumors link Colonel George Tann to a superior court seat. various political and legal items follow.
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