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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1902
Page
2
A. F. Liebman Real Estate announces the rapid value of railroad frontages inside the mile circle. The owner of a lot over 16,000 square feet orders immediate sale, described as the cheapest of its kind available in Atlanta.
Crosses of honor to be presented at the Capitol by Miss Alice Baxter with John Temple Graves as orator of the day. Memorial Day in Atlanta promises an elaborate pageant, though flowers may be scarce, and veterans, firemen, and a drum corps will march in a long procession guided by Captain W A Hansell.
A brief note praises the "Koh-I-Noor" for its positive appeal in writing and drawing tasks. The statement highlights satisfaction and user enjoyment with the brand's quality and performance.
At the council meeting this afternoon the contract for the Peters Street viaduct will be let after days of delay over bids from Grant Wilkins of Atlanta and Leonard & Young of Savannah. Engineers from the Central and Southern railroad firms led the review, and the successful bidder will be announced at the meeting. Work will commence promptly once awarded. A trustee election for Grady Hospital to succeed Dr. Spalding will also be held, with W. H. Venable among the names discussed.
Salonica dated April 20 reports Turkish troops and eighteen Bulgarians engaged April 10 near Kitidai. Eight Bulgarians were killed with the rest escaping. three of the dead wore Bulgarian army uniforms.
Jackson mayor cites rising crime among Mississippi’s black population as caused by widespread pistol carrying. He plans to curb the habit in Jackson by enforcing the law and fining every person arrested for carrying a pistol to the extreme penalty.
A Macon man recounts a late night stroll with Atlanta women shopping through Peachtree and Whitehall. They traverse seven stores and blocks, chasing lace fittings and photographs, while he navigates high heels and crowded streets amid sherbet stops and a film theater outing. The tale ends with theatre notes and arrivals at the Kimball and Aragon venues.
In Inoga Tennessee Judge Clark of the federal court discharged J H Robinson of Bledsoe County from extradition to Havana for embezzling Milburn Wagon Company funds. Robinson had fled to the U S with proceeds after selling a large wagon consign ment while claiming he was a partner, not an agent.
In San Francisco the street railway strike shut down all but three lines. About 3,600 workers reportedly enrolled, and unions claim victory while firms prepare to resume service using mail cars as bumpers. Police supervised a few cars to meet franchise rules as talks continued.
At Mercer University Macon Georgia O H Elkins and W C Jones were chosen to teach the summer school which helps students make up deficiencies so they may enter regular college classes in September The selections honor high scholarship and ability with Elkins noted for debate and math teaching and Jones for literary and oratorical work AlsoDr B H Carroll of Waco Texas will deliver the commencement sermon and Governor Jennings of Florida will speak on June 4 Mercer expects its commencement to be a landmark event
General Lucas and Transvaal leaders arrive with British escort to consult in the field. Dewet and Botha move between rendezvous while expected to meet burghers. controversy over Orange Free State recalcitrants. expected back mid May with orders for provisions and new clothes. Mississippi to Decorate Graves Sunday observances mark Confederate Decoration Day with cemetery flowers and neutral wreaths.
Everett, arrested by Detective Jenkins on charges of passing worthless checks, induced merchants to cash small checks claiming a large deposit at First National Bank of Athens. Checks bounced for lacking funds or name on bank books. He was discharged by Macon and Northern railroad after word of the transactions reached authorities. Everett claims funds exist in Athens bank.
United States Minister Conger returns to Pekin after inspecting Shanghai inquiries into treaty revision. The Times correspondent reports he expressed general approval of the negotiations led by Sir James Mackay, the British tariff commissioner, while reserving his view on abolishing the Hkin duties.
Lexington April 20 Special The democratic executive committee of Oglethorpe county will meet Tuesday April 22 to decide the primary date. Prominent candidates for state senate and lower house are discussed along with tax collector and other county officers. Washington April 20 Colonel Crowder arrived after investigating British horse supply claims in Louisiana and met Acting Secretary Sanger. a report was outlined to the president with no comment on it.
The queen remains largely unchanged with no loss of consciousness and slightly improved nourishment. The prince consort and the queen’s physician left Castle Loo briefly, a move viewed as a favorable sign in the ongoing health update.
A riot at Annotta Bay in Jamaica involved police and estate coolies. Police reinforcements from Port Antonio quelled the outbreak. many injured and numerous arrests reported amid broader tax-related prosecutions across the island.
Guthrie Oklahoma April 26 G W Burnett and Richard Burnett brothers were arrested in Kay county on charges of obtaining possession of the Bain Oklahoma post office under false pretenses They allegedly erased the commission initials from G W Burnett and inserted a Bain town name to run Bain and Longwood offices for months before detection They were released on bond and fled and have been at large about a year Also note Jackson Mississippi reports a booming improvement scene with a $35 000 department store planned on Capitol Street and Edwards house repairs around $20000 set to start May 1.
Paris April 20 American jockeys dominated Longchamp today. McIntyre won the principal event the fifty fifth Prix Biennial and took one second and one third. Reiff won the La Coupe and had one second. Martin and Henry each earned two firsts and one third. Buchanan two thirds and Rigby one third.
Washington region expects fair in the south with showers in the north and warmer days ahead. Virginia shows fair eastern areas with showers in the south and rising temperatures, then Tuesday showers with fresh south winds. North Carolina anticipates fair and warmer Monday, showers Tuesday with south winds. South Carolina fair Monday with showers in the northwest and rising temperatures, Tuesday showers with fresh south winds. Eastern Florida fair and warmer Monday and Tuesday with variable, then fresh south winds. Western Florida fair Monday with fresh south winds. Alabama and Mississippi fair in the south with showers in the north Monday, Tuesday fair with coastal winds. Louisiana fair Monday and Tuesday, cooler in the north Tuesday. Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory fair Monday, Tuesday showers and cooler with south turning north winds. Eastern Texas fair Monday and likely Tuesday, fresh south winds.
The Georgia Pharmaceutical Association announces its twenty seventh annual meeting to be held in Brunswick on May 20 and 21. Members from across Georgia are offered reduced return fare with a one cent per mile reissue after showing full fare receipts. Oglethorpe hotel serves as headquarters with 20 percent off standard rates. Ladies welcomed. members urged to attend, write papers, or offer suggestions for progress.
Dr Meredith Climer a prominent physician and medical author died in New York City on April 20 He was a University of Pennsylvania alumnus and a grandson of George C Meredith a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
London Chronicle notes a Royal Institution lecture by Dr. Watson aka Ian Maclaren on eighteenth century Scottish pulpit thoroughness. It cites sermons stretched over months and texts leading to long series with congregational endurance tested and even limits set on visiting neighbors during expositions.
The Philadelphia Telegraph recounts a humorous church scene in Kensington where a young Sunday school teacher on Sabbath day collapses, revived by restorative measures after the rector calls for the hymn. A precocious boy prods her to sing, quoting the minister.
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