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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1902

Page

43

Lawyers Push Atlanta As Site For New U S Court Of Appeals

Atlanta Bar Association launched a campaign to secure Atlanta as the location for the proposed new United States circuit court of appeals under the redistricting bill before Congress. Judge J H Lumpkin named a nine member committee to push the effort while arguing Atlanta’s central position and favorable climate make it ideal for the court. The plan aims to place the court in Atlanta instead of Montgomery, with a strong committee expected to press Congress. The current bill splits the circuit at Montgomery. lawyers argue for Atlanta to host the court and its gatherings to aid local business and prestige.

Atlanta Bar Association Atlanta United States Er Curt Court of Appeals Congress J. H. Lumpton Superior Court Talloway J J Spalding Clifford L. Anderson Hike Smith Albert Howell, Jr J M Slaton John B Goodwin R. Hammond Rosser Alex W. Smith Georma Alabama Florida Avyrals Montgomery Legal Fraternity Georgia Florda Bussisaipm Louisiana Texas New Orleans George J Spalding Lar Lumpkin Mgvernens Circuit Court of Appeals Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court

Herbert Dittler to Leave for New York Next Month

The Atlanta event notes Herbert Dittler plans to study in New York City, leaving around the first of next month after a Thursday home recital at Marty Silverman on Rawson Street. The program featured violin performances by Dittler, praised as a prodigy with notable skill and invitations extended to attendees. Roosevelt Signs Repeal Bill in Washington on April 2.

New York Marty Silverman Rawson Street Herbert Dittler Dittier New York City Atlanta Cleveland Ohio Lakes City of Detroit J VW Topliff

Passing Throng and Croker Admire Civic Sport Stories

A veteran reporter defends Dick Croker against harsh reception while recounting a civil interview that challenged prior mobster myths. Atlanta’s Coliseum bicycle races draw crowds, with makeshift dirt tracks built by youths near Piedmont Park and notable police pursuit tales from Augusta highlighting law and order in action. Local hotel arrivals and a German wireless telegraphy move cap the column as public interest shifts between politics, sport, and technology.

Coligeum Atlanta Coliseum Piedmont Park

Draughons Practical Business College Praise Excerpts

A compendium of endorsements from governors and business leaders praising Draughons Practical Business College in Nashville and others. Governors Taylor and Davis laud its practical instruction and successful graduates. City Savings Bank and Chamber of Commerce executives commend legitimacy, demand for graduates, and public spirited leadership.

J. F. Draughon Draughon Practical Business Alabama Whitehall Streets Atlanta Robert L. Taylor Tennesse A. S Whallams City Savinge Bank Nashville Practical Business College A J Harris Chamber of Commerce Harris, McWhirter & Co Gats Tweite F Draughen Draughen Hugh Hig Line Ife

Dearth of houses for rent in the city drives market optimism

Edwin P Ansley notes a favorable spring market with rising demand and falling seller pressure, predicting prices may rise. Investors could profit by purchasing and renting licensed properties as Atlanta attracts new residents from the north and east. Close-in apartments and flats appeal for reduced transport needs and modern conveniences.

Edwin P Ansley Feva Norcross Atlanta Pew

Remarkable Ninety Nine Gold Coins Case in US Court

A long pending case known as the Ninety Nine Gold Coins Case reaches trial in a US court after years of delay. It concerns coin treasure found on a Gloucester fishing schooner crewman's body, including French 20 franc coins and Bank of France notes. The prize, totaling about $1000 to $1160, has three claimants: the vessel owners, the United States, and a Suffolk county public administrator. The unknown sailor is thought to be a victim of the La Bourgogne disaster. The court must determine who receives the funds, with sparse local precedent guiding the outcome and reliance on British admiralty rulings.

United States Suffolk County W H H. Cross Gloucester France Bank of France Sellah la Bourgogne Boston Florida

Revival meetings led by Rev Simon Shaw at St John Methcast

Short items note revival meetings by Rev Simon Shaw of Oxford at St John Methcast church. Meetings began last Sunday night and will run two or three weeks with large congregations.

Simon Shaw Oxford St. John Methcast Church

Golden Specific cure for the drink habit advertised for all

An old sensational medical claim promises Golden Specific will cure drunkenness. The ad says the remedy can be mixed into tea or coffee, unauthorisedly given by wives or daughters, and sent free to anyone who sends name and address. It cites a Mrs Harry Burnside testimonial and urges immediate request to Dr J Wines at 3146 Glenn Bowling Cincinnati Ohio.

Thomas P. Hinman Westminster Presbyterian Church Hinman Dontire Joyner M L McDuffie Fin Science Hall Iimory College Oxford Notrman Atlanta Science Hall Southern College Chapalle Fmnkarus Tod Harry Burnside J. Winines Glenn Bullying Cincinnati Ohio Zor

Strike Draws Attention In Augusta Labor Trouble

South Carolinans write Governor McSweeney from Bath and Aiken County about the Augusta Ga strike at John P King mill. Weavers at Aiken Manufacture Co locked out as 400 Carolina operatives lose work. They seek lawful aid and relief, fearing widespread suffering if dispute remains unresolved. Governor says matter is policy not regal province and expresses willingness to help if possible.

South Bath Carolna Mil Georgia Carolina

Optical firm advertises modern lens grinding service

Ing L Woke & Sons scientific opta advertise grinding of prescl n eyeglasses at 42 N Bt 7 street Prudential Building. Successor to Kellam & Moore. Auction sale announced Monday at 3 p.m.

ING. L Woke & Sons Scientific Opta Prudential Building Kellam & Moore

Floyd County Primaries Planned In Georgia Race

Floyd County Democrats meet at the courthouse to order primaries for June 5 amid brewing splits. Candidates include Knowles Wright Foster Crawford Holder with other notable figures likely to enter. Dispensary issue looms but may be tested later as campaigning heats up for governor and local offices.

Floyd Rome Seventh Congressional District Court House W. A Knowles Seabornwright John C Foster J Santa Crawford Berry Holder D. W Simmons W S Cothran Joe NL Crozier M le Palmer D- B. Bryan C. P. Dean John M Vanderver J. del Camp Floyd County John W. Maddox Congress

Insurance records show Thornton writes large policy in Baltimore

John R. Thornton of the Maryland Casualty Company writes $611,000 in insurance to April 1. Maryland assets total $2,493,401.69 with surplus and reserve of $1,492,702.41. The ad promotes liberal up-to-date contracts and directs readers to call 1453 Bell or visit 87 South Prior Street Atlanta? for agents Aaron Haas & Son tok.

John R. Thornton Maryland Casualty Company Baltimore Maryland Atlanta South Prior St. of Bell John R Thornton Reident Mar Aaron Haas & Son Go. Agts

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