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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
9
Goroner J R Stavis nominated for reelection as voters discuss results from MecCullough and Stamps races. Quiet polling day amid reformatory issue voting. ward by ward tallies show close outcomes and many ballots rejected for misvoting.
Glass sets offered including goblets champagne wine claret sherry lantern cordial and finger bowls. Gold monograms embossing available on each piece. Mini Dekade Whitehall Street.
In Fifth Ward 284 votes favor reformatory measure 38 against total 34, rest blank. Fifth Ward registered 807 vote polled 575. Polls busy with workers and calm. sixth ward light turnout 516 of about 1200. Slaton 316, McCullough 269, Houston agg, 47 plurality for Slaton. Anderson led county commissioners. Coroner Stamps 18, Thompson 177. Judge Broyles voted reformatory, deputy fixed vote. Seventh Ward West End 261 registered 192 voted. Sheriff Nelms initially found unregistered, later voted. Small thanks to supporters. Branan calls for salary reforms for Fulton officials.
Carrollton Willing Workers Baptist society announces a trade carnival and Hindu wedding in Carrollton Georgia on April 10. Leading local firms back the event with patronage. The Hindu wedding party includes Sadie Merrell as bride and Lara Boykin as maid of honor with Harris Powell as groom and a group of groomsmen and bridesmaids named.
The Fulton delegation campaigns for a seat in the next House, led by Pete Om Moo. They push for backing from local representatives and emphasize local concerns, aiming to secure votes and influence in the forthcoming chamber.
Directors of the Southern Interstate Fair Association decided yesterday to stage a larger horse show than in prior years. Prizes totaling eight to ten thousand dollars will be offered, with premiums about 2 percent higher than last year. The October 8 to 25 fair will include two weeks of racing, a mammoth cattle auction, and substantial fundraising to cover costs. Walter S. Cooper acts as temporary secretary.
Abe Atwell of San Francisco won a points decision over Kid Broad of Cleveland in a twenty round bout in St Louis. George Siler of Chicago refereed as Attell used a tight dance and left jabs to outmaneuver Broad who pressed is best to end the fight. Broad showed better moments late but Attell was set to meet Benny Yanger next in this city.
Louisville announces Southern Athletic Club confirms middleweight championship bout between Tommy Ryan and Jack O'Brien on Derby night May 3 in Louisville. Ryan had previously called it off claiming plans to go to England and forfeited in Kansas City tonight.
Montgomery April 1 The Alabama Supreme Court reversed the conviction of J D Campbell in the Clebourne county murder case. Campbell was found guilty of killing Arthur York at a public sale, a noted tragedy in the county.
Sheriff W R Wainwright of Charlton county arrived in Waycross with Frank Holbinson held for the murder of J B Meluean in Chariton county. Holbinson was captured Sunday near his home in Chariton county. Due to safety concerns Chariton jail relocated Robinson to Waycross for secure confinement.
London reports persistent rumors that the forthcoming Budget will include an import duty of 8d per hundredweight on grain and 6d per hundredweight on flour. The discussion points to potential impact on prices and trade.
SAFE im Every Way promotes safe deposit boxes for papers and valuables. The vault is described as fireproof burglarproof and secure against unauthorized access. The facility touts its rank among top vaults in the country and offers boxes starting at three dollars.
A Paducah era testimonial lengthily praises Paine's Celery Compound as fortifying for nervous children. It cites inherited troubles from parents, improves muscle growth, and relief from heart and breathing issues after six weeks of use. Bluefield West Virginia testimony from Mr J P Surface recounts his son's heart trouble easing with the remedy.
Voters of Ware County Waycross Ga April 10 Special. Registration books kept by Tax Collector R M Latnier show about 1400 voters already registered for the approaching primary. Several hundred more will register at county precincts, with total registered likely around 1800, about half in Waycross.
In Waycross Georgia on April 10 a Clinch county primary for the state legislature is described. Four candidates draw interest: Judge S C Townsend Dr H A Culpepper Hon Roland B Johnson and Jesse P Lee. The primary likely aligns with the state election date and the outcome remains uncertain. The War Department directs the sale of transport ships Hebert and Rosecrans stationed in San Francisco to cut transportation costs.
Boston April 1 continuing testimony in the Bennett Donohue Abel suit shows Thomas W Lawson accusing Bennett of threats and cowardly conduct in a Massachusetts legislature gas hearing. Lawson says Bennett attacked him on the floor where he could not respond, calling him a degenerate scoundrel.
New York April 19 District Attorney Jerome offered cautious response to new disclosures in the McAuliffe case. He questioned identifications of two West Forty-seventh Street police officers tied to the incident in which witness James McAuliffe was placed in a cab before he was found dying. Jerome noted one identifier sought aid in the Florence Burns case but produced nothing of value and stated there is no reason yet to revise the belief that McAuliffe was not murdered.
Anthony M Keily of Virginia resigns after about sixteen years representing the United States on the international tribunal of Egypt. The resignation letter is directed to the Khedive of Egypt who appoints tribunal members upon party nominees per the 187 agreement.
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