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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1902

Page

3

Prohibition advocates stage May picnic campaign tour

A series of open air basket picnic rallies organized by Dupont Guerry with Rev. Sam Jones Rev. L G Broughton and Hon Seaborn Wright will visit Rome Floyd Dalton Cartersville Marietta Austell Madison and Atlanta. Each stop features a main speaker and a discussion of the gubernatorial contest and party platforms.

Guerry Dupont Guerry Sam Jones Seaborn Wright L. G. Broughton Rome Floyd County Dalton Cartersville Marietta Austell Madison Atlanta Len G. Broughton

May Not Build Theater. Vaudeville House Hangs in Balance

The fate of the completed gate city theater project in Atlanta hinges on a dispute between J B Frost owner of the Gate City Guard property and Thomas B Bowles Milwaukee investor. The vaudeville house, to be run by R Coley Anderson, may not open as plans clash. Building work has halted since mid March and may be abandoned.

R. Coley Anderson Lyceum Theater J.B Frost Gate City Guard Peachtree Street Thomas B Bowles Milwaukee Atlanta

Street Car Workers Get Immediate Pay Raise in Atlanta

About 6 motormen and conductors of the Georgia Railway and Electric Company will receive an immediate raise from 14 to 15 cents an hour. The new schedule shortens the time to reach the maximum pay and includes a May 18 uniform inspection. The firm also plans track improvements on Pryor and Peachtree streets with new steel and connections between lines.

Georgia Railway and Electric Company Atlanta Railway and Power Company Yessen Pryor Peachtree

Better of Hotel Clerk in New York Tale

The New York Tribune recounts a hotel incident where a guest, Mr Fairchild, explains how a night clerk searches for him by name and room number. The porter escorts the clerk upstairs as the guest remains waiting, noting the clerk’s cautious handling of guests.

New York Tribune Mr. Feirchild New York Palle Mie Miother

Branan again seeks Fifth District Democratic nomination

Charley Branan declares his candidacy to represent Georgia's Fifth Congressional District in the Fifty-eighth Congress. He attacks L. F. Livingston, cites past council actions, and outlines proposals on primaries, salaries, and anti-fee measures in a lengthy public statement.

Charley Branan L. F. Livingston Branan Livingston Fifth Congress Democratic Exective Committee Congressional Committee Kimball House Fifth Congressional District Grangers Agricultural Society State of Georgia Atlanta Fulton County Newton County Labor and Labor Statistic Committee House W. H. Fleming Tenth Fleming Post Office Augusta Mr. Livingston Internal Revenue Carthage Fausteo Rome

Purser May Accept Call at West End Baptist Church

Alabama preacher Rev. Tohn Y. Purser of Opelita will preach at West End Baptist Church Atlanta Sunday at 11 am. Purser, recently called to pastor the twelve year old church, began ministerial work in Troy Alabama and is a Kentucky native. He is brother to the late Dr. D. Purser who died in New Orleans from yellow fever. The congregation hopes he accepts the call and many friends attend.

Alabama Winister West End Baptist Church Tohn Y. Purser Opelita Ala Purser Atlanta Troy Ala D. Purser Southern Divines New Orleans West End Little Rock Mr. Purser

Mrs Duncan Seeks Release Over Fainting Claim

In a dramatic legal motion Mrs. Duncan asserts her life was placed in jeopardy during the murder trial. Her fainting and hysteria are cited as involuntary reactions not misconduct. The judge declared a mistrial, ruling evidence on voluntary conduct unnecessary. Her lawyers plan to pursue habeas corpus or appeals.

Petf Gower Gandler Judas Petitioner Court House Mollie Duncan Gopertor Futton County Stone Mountain

Plan Wat With Payor Suggestion To Extend State Road To Sea Coast

Letters from J C Whitner and J W Renfroe discuss extending Georgia state road to seacoast. Whitner argues for continued expansion to seaports, citing eligibility and economic benefits. Renfroe warns of high costs, poor coast options, and depot bottlenecks, urging caution and state ownership of western lines.

Sea Coast Georgia J. C. Whitner J. W. Renfroe Whitner Renfroe Atlanta Joseph E. Johnston Samuel Spencer South John C. Whitner Chattanooga Great West Forsyth Loyd J. W. Benface

EX-POLICEMAN FOGG REINSTATED IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Ex policeman Fogg, who resigned Tuesday night, was reinstated on the supernumerary list Wednesday night at his request. Fourteen new policemen were elected by the board Wednesday night. six to work at once, others to keep current jobs for a few weeks. Also noted are a freight train collision on Foundry street trestle with three trains wrecked, but no injuries.

Fogg Force Board of Commissioners Ball Souther Road Foundry Street

Street Hillory. Boston Record: Three girls argue on grammar

In a Boston public library area last night three college girls debated correct expression as a streetcar approached. They debated whether to say here he comes here she comes or here it comes before finally a fourth student identifies the approaching trolley as a mail car and confirms the phrase here he comes.

Boston

Bathing in New York Hotels Sparks Family Fashion

A western millionaire's family visits New York for winter and tours a Fifth Avenue hotel. A younger member writes excitedly about the hotel bath, praising the porcelain tub while expressing keen anticipation for more time there.

New York Sun Milllionaire New Yorke Fifth Avenue Rome Bea ~Grere Walt

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