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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1902
Page
10
The Atlanta property owner advertises a lot over 16 000 square feet for immediate sale. It touts railroad frontage inside the mile circle as the cheapest of its kind and urges quick action to secure the potential value.
Crosses of honor will be presented at the capitol by Miss Alice Baxter with veterans receiving the awards. John Temple Graves is named orator of the day while Captain W A Hansell leads the procession with military units firemen and a drum corps. The Daughters of the Confederacy oversee the capitol exercises and a large choir will perform classical and popular airs.
The phrase highlights Koh I Noor as a symbol of refined writing pleasure. It suggests the tool or concept brings satisfaction to the craft, associating quality with a cherished writing experience.
At today’s council meeting the Peters street viaduct bid will be let after delays over two bids from Grant Wilkins and Leonard & Young. City engineers will decide which bid meets specifications with final choice announced this afternoon. The project, supported by railroads contributing 37 500, aims for a 76 000 total cost with steel and cement shoring. The winning bidder to be named, then rapid work to begin. Also on agenda is election of a Grady hospital trustee to replace Dr. Spalding, with W H Venable among leading contenders.
In Salonica on April 20 a report details a fight on April 10 between Turkish troops and eighteen Bulgarians near Kitidai. Eight Bulgarians were killed, others escaped. Three of the dead wore Bulgarian army uniforms.
Jackson Mississippi April report quotes Mayor Hemingway blaming rising crime on pistol carrying by African Americans. He plans to break up the habit in Jackson by imposing the extreme punishment on every arrest for that charge.
A Macon man recalls an all day excursion with Atlanta shopping ladies. They trek from Peachtree to Whitehall avoiding carriages, fill seven blocks of sidewalks, and refill sherbet cups as they shop. He notes the lively pace, lace errands, and the enduring spirit of the athletic crowd. Meanwhile theater chatter highlights a stage costume anecdote and notable patrons at Kimball and Aragon.
Judge Clark of the federal court discharged J H Robinson of Bledsoe County after he faced extradition to Havana for alleged embezzlement of Milburn Wagon Company funds. Robinson had sold wagons in Cuba, then fled to the United States with proceeds, claiming a partnership not criminal intent.
San Francisco labor unrest halts rapid transit as 3600 workers walk out. Only three lines operate. cables run without passengers. Both sides hold talks with no public results. Strikers believe victory secured. company plans unknown but may use mail cars as bumpers tomorrow.
O H Elkins of Locust Grove Ga and W C Jones of Macon Ga are chosen by Mercer University faculty as teachers for the summer school. The program aids deficient students to enter regular classes in September. The selectees are popular seniors with strong records in debating and oratory.
General Lucas and Reitz arrive at Balmoral with a British escort to discuss terms with Boer leaders. Dewet and Botha move to distant rendezvous as Delarey joins Steyn, with expected return to Pretoria in mid May. Decorations Day observed statewide in Mississippi April 26 with ceremonies at cemeteries for Confederate and Union soldiers.
Everett, a baggage master on the Macon and Northern line, was arrested by Detective Jenkins in Macon on a charge of passing worthless checks. He allegedly got merchants to cash small checks at the First National Bank of Athens, claiming a large deposit. Checks were unpaid, no such name on records, and no funds. Local merchants Will Billingslea, Charlie Moore, and Clint Boone filed complaints. Everett claims money on deposit as he denies wrongdoing.
Shanghai dispatch says United States Minister Conger returns to Pekin after inquiring into treaty revision. He expresses general approval of the negotiations led by Sir James Mackay, the British tariff commissioner, while reserving opinion on abolition of Hkin duties.
Lexington Georgia April 20 Special The Democratic executive committee of Oglethorpe County will meet Tuesday April 22 to decide the primary date. Prominent locals include MN D Arnold for state senate and Co O Stevens B B Williams Captain J McBryan ex Mayor R B Maxwell urged for lower house. E J Bray and Berry A Young seek tax receiver. John B Crowly seeks reelection as tax collector. Growder has report ready. Washington April 20 Colonel E H Crowder in the US army arrived and met Acting Secretary Sanger to outline his investigation into alleged British horse supply stations for the Boer war. Sanger declined to comment. Crowder and Sanger then briefed the president who was informed of the report Crowder will submit.
In The Hague on April 2 Queen Wilhelmina's condition remains practically unchanged. She does not lose consciousness and has taken a little more nourishment. The prince consort and the queen's physician left Castle Loo for a short time, seen as a favorable sign regarding her health.
A riot at Annotta Bay on Jamaica's north coast involved police and estate coolies. Police reinforcements from Port Antonio quelled the clash, with many injured and numerous arrests reported. Across the island hundreds face prosecutions for tax non payment.
G W Burnett and Richard Burnett brothers were arrested in Kay county Oklahoma on charges of obtaining possession of the Bain Oklahoma post office under false pretenses. They allegedly swapped commissions to run Bain and Longwood offices, operated both for months, fled after being detected, and have been at large a year. Also note Jackson Mississippi reports a boom with $1.5 million in building projects and a $35,000 department store planned on Capitol Street.
American riders dominated Longchamp with McIntyre winning the fifty-fifth Prix Biennial, plus a second and a third. Reiff captured La Coupe, Martin and Henry each earned two firsts and a third, Buchanan two thirds, and Rigby one third.
The Washington forecast for April 2 shows Georgia fair in the south with showers in the north and warmer days ahead. Virginia expects fair conditions in the east, with showers in the southwest and rising temperatures, followed by showers Tuesday. North Carolina remains fair and warmer Monday with showers in the west and Tuesday, while South Carolina sees a fair start with showers Tuesday and rising temperatures. Eastern Florida stays fair and warmer, with Tuesday fair and variable winds freshening from the south. Western Florida fair Monday, Tuesday, with fresh south winds. Alabama and Mississippi fair in the south and showers in the north on Monday, then fair with south winds on the coast Tuesday. Louisiana fair Monday and Tuesday, cooler in the north on Tuesday. Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory fair Monday, Tuesday showers and cooler with south winds turning north. Eastern Texas fair Monday and likely Tuesday with fresh south winds.
Georgia Pharmaceutical Association schedules its twenty seventh annual meeting for May 20 and 21 in Brunswick with rail fare reductions upon full fare proof. Oglethorpe hotel offers 20 percent discount on rates 2.50 to 4 per day. invites papers, membership blanks, and welcomes ladies.
Dr Meredith Climer a prominent physician and author died in New York today. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and was a grandson of George C Meredith signer of the Declaration of Independence.
London Chronicle reports on eighteenth century Scottish preaching thoroughness as Dr Watson known as Ian Maclaren describes ministers trashing texts across eight sermons on a passage of eight verses over nine months. An 1763 Epistle of James course extended to 1792, testing congregations patience. A stern mid century Cameronian protest denounces sectarian errors and blasphemies while condemning toleration under Cromwell and the Queen Anne era.
A Philadelphia Telegraph item recounts a Sunday school incident in Kensington where a young auburn haired teacher briefly faints during a rector's hymn announcement. A precocious child prods her to sing, prompting further bemusement and the use of restoring remedies.
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