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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1902

Page

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Primary election delivers varied county nominations in large vote total

In a quiet county primary, J M Slaton and R B Blackburn led the legislative race while C C Houston and Nym McCullough contested for the final seat. J R Stamps secured coroner, and Arnold Broyles topped the clerk slate with 5005 votes as Clark Howell trailed. Voters approved funding to send youthful offenders to the reformatory amid some confusion.

John M R. B Blackburn Houston Fulter J. R Stamps W. W. Thompson John B Goodwin H. L.fulberson Clifford J. Anderson Arnold Broyles Superior Court Clark Howell Recorder Reformatory Gor C C. Houston Nym McCullough J M Slaton R B. Blackburn C. C Houston N. McCullough Sam W Smal C. J. Brenan E. F Adamaville Battle Hill Blackhall Bryanta Ord Cgors Bat Coline East Point Edgewood Hapeville Buckhead Peachtree Oak Grove South Bend

Condition Deteriorates for Rev. Talmage in Washington

Washington April 10 doctors report a marked worsening in Rev. T DeWitt Talmages health with signs of cerebral inflammation. An 9 oclock bulletin notes condition worsened and by 1 am this morning his status was very precarious as physicians remain apprehensive of the outcome.

Washington T. DeWitt Talmage Talmage

Betrayed and Murder in Professor Miller Held for Death

In Detroit on April 10 police hold Professor Joseph Miller aged 47 music teacher under arrest for the murder of Miss Carrie M Jennett on Thirteenth Street before midnight last night A blood stained hatchet was found in a kitchen table drawer as part of the circumstantial case Miller fainted when arrested

Detroit Mich Joseph M. Miller Carrie M. Jennett Thirteenth Street Miller Grand River Avenus Jennett Baker Street Lear

FAVE Mak RCL by A CUE FAVE Mak RCL by A CUE

A garbled OCR fragment shows repeated phrases FAVE Mak RCL by A CUE with reference to VTLS Arsilled in Scott County. The readable portion suggests a catalog or index entry possibly from a local library or archive. No clear event dates people or organizations are identifiable.

Besom of destruction sweeps Philippines and Stone mission

New York April 10 Ellen M Stone the missionary captured by Bulgarian brigands arrived on the Deutschland. She said the brigands were less fierce than feared and the baby she cared for in captivity proved a godsend to Miss Stone and her companion.

Elen Stone New York Ellen M. Stone Bulgaria Deutschland Charles A. Stone Miss Stone Mme. Talika Mme Tsilka Turkey Chelsea Mass

Tillman Tries Inon Batts Sharp Clash Between Georgia and South Carolina Senators

A sharp brief clash arose today between Senator Bacon of Georgia and Senator Tillman of South Carolina during post office bill debates. The exchange heated briefly, with Tillman and Mason, chair of the post office committee, arguing over the bill before order was restored.

Georgia South Carolina Washington Bacon Tillman Tilman Mason Post Office Committee Philippines Senate Committee Depew South Senate Mecia Bacon Grosvenor The Republicana

Feyer Complications Diminish Recovery Prospects

Physicians report Feyer complications have developed making recovery largely unlikely.

McKee wills Catholic church and college for Philadelphia

John McKee reputedly the wealthiest African American dies and bequeaths assets valued over 2.6 million dollars to Archbishop Ryan as trustee for a Catholic church complex in Philadelphia and a McKee college for white and colored orphans. Relatives consider contest. daughter Solea Syphax and others receive annuities while a suspected teacher faces police inquiry over a murder linked to the family.

McKee Philadephia John McKee Ryan Philadelphia McKee Tit. Noj McKee College Presbyterian Church of Yeh Philadelphai Vana New Jersey Kentuck West Virginia Sohle Harry Minten Harry Minton AbbKee Sisters of Charity Tt Ig

Flames Sweep Across Columbus Plant District Fire

A major fire in Columbus Ga destroyed the Southern Plow Works plow shop and the Columbus Iron Works, burning two blocks, a warehouse, and several outbuildings. Estimated losses exceed 450000, with about 160 workers laid off. One unidentified man was killed by a falling wall, another injured fatally not yet identified. The blaze began near Front and Dillingham streets, spreading to Ninth and Eighth streets and down to the river, cutting rail service and damaging nearby properties.

Columbus Spesial Front Dillingham Columbus Iron Works Short Street Plow Company and Iron Works Ninth Street Mobile and Girand Walload Front Street Iiver Mobile and Girard Iron Works Everthing Eighth Rgolding Ninth Emtire Mills Couger Friedlander Broad Dil Ingham Webster Columbus Iron Swerks Southern Plow Company Sants Richmond

Lowther Plans Appeal Against Methodist Verdict

Rev Granville Lowther of McPherson Kansas will appeal the Kansas City Methodist Episcopal conference ruling that found him guilty of teaching heretical doctrines and deposed him. He says many Methodists urge appeal to avoid denouncement of denomination and to challenge the older statements. He cites bishops Andrews Warren and Vincent as examples of modern or evolutionist views.

McPherson Kans Granville Lowther Methodist Episcopal Conference Kansas City Andrews Dnto Baltimore Warren Vincent

Schley Praises Women as Patriotic Home Makers

Hear Admiral Schley, guest at the Patria Club dinner in New York, lauds women for loyalty to the flag. He credits them as the true home-makers, saying they are as patriotic or more so than men, a view learned over forty-three years of service to the country.

Knoxville Tenn Scott County Virginia Jonesboro Jim Wright Hancock County Tennessee Wright Brushy Mountain Lagere John Templeton Jon Moss Sam Wax New York Admiral Schley Patria Club Savoy Hotel

Friar Lands in Philippines Prompt Vatican Deal

In Washington Bishop O Gorman met Secretary Root to discuss church lands in the Philippines. The issue centers on friar lands acquired by the Philippine government and whether the U S will deal with Manila or directly with Rome via Taft or other prelates. Governor Taft aims to travel to Manila in a few weeks.

United States Vatican Washington O'Gorman Sioux Falls Dak War Department Secretary Root Manila Hhim Rome Taft Here &T Washington

Chamberlain Nomination by Oregon Democrats for Governor

Oregon Democrats nominate George E Chamberlain of Portland for governor at the state convention. The platform urges tariff for revenue only and opposes trusts, combines, and corporations. It supports Philippine self government and independence when ready, opposes the ship subsidy bill, and condemns railroad rate merges.

Oregon Chamberlain Portland Ore George E Chamberlain Philippines Congress Northern Securties Company

Senate dispute over rules interrupts Tillman incident

An informal exchange erupts as Mr Bacon and others claim violation of senate rules by a South Carolina senator and Mr Tillman. Mr Mason calls for regular order, ending the incident with no special treatment for Tillman.

Senate Bacon South Carolina Illman Tillman Mr. Bacon Georgia Mason

Philippine War Report Claims 100000 Dead in Batangas Province

Major Gardener accuses American officers of misconduct as senate discussions reveal a Batangas province report detailing 100000 deaths due to war, famine, and disease. The controversy highlights civil military clashes and the secrecy surrounding official documents from Manila.

Jos. Ohl Washington Batangas Manila Senate Committee On Philippine Affairs Cornelius Ardener Tayabagovince Guardener Gardener Lodge Root Chaffee Miles Secretary of War Roosevelt Philippines Cincinnati Army

Primary election results and local political shakeup

In yesterday's primary John M Slaton R B Blackburn and C C Houston were nominated for the legislature. Coroner J R Stamps was nominated for reelection and John B Goodwin H L Culberson and CHfford Anderson were nominated as county commissioners. Directors of the fair association plan a fall fair with a horse show to surpass past southern events.

John M Slaton R. B Blackburn C. C. Houston J. R. Stamps John B. Goodwin H. L. Culberson Chfford Anderson Fair Association South Robert Walthour

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Slaton Blackburn Gooatly Culberson and Fiderson Ire Chasen As Corguer J. B Third Ward McCullough Wurder Professor Miller Carrie Jennett Ail Qhartatza Shestil's Arsilled In Scott Coun Ty, Virginia Besom OF Destruction Willman Ave Apie Band of Desperadoes Ieen Szeu Muu Lowther Schley Democrats Caramites Asa Bird Gardiner G. A. Mercer Savannah Rhode Island Society of the Cincinnati General Greene Johnson Square Pine Mountain Leonidas Polk J. Gid Morris Marietta Georgia Fruit Growers’ Association Macon Chattanooga Tom Blackard Fulton iKy Frank Taylor Wade Hampton Pretoria London Brussels Cecil Rhodes Jaia Forest 2Rave Eut Matonoo Wills Evitzerland Humbert
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