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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
5
An unusual item lists agents for a company and references a quirky phrase including Highl Art and Rand We. np Made. The fragment mentions Boys and hints at a corporate or branding context without clear details or dates.
An obscure historical fragment recalls Arnold and John Witkes in a kidnapping plot with references to Fort Tortugas. It mentions Laughlin, Golds, prisoners, and a conspiracy tied to northern cities, plus Mudd and a wartime context with German papers and unsettled questions about re settlement and payment terms.
Mr Carmen, a leading Atlanta Christian Scientist, says the Georgia Supreme Court decision in state v. Sion Justice from Dublin aligns with prior rulings. He notes Christians in Atlanta are satisfied, and that efforts to impose medicine mandates have consistently failed as unconstitutional across states.
Police arrested four strikers in Marseilles on December 14 as bakers resisted the three week walkout. The city remained largely orderly with isolated bakery attacks thwarted by police and 480 of 2,009 bakers refusing to work while non union laborers worked under military protection on the quays.
Pittsburg dispatch notes rising Monongahela and Allegheny rivers and a falling Ohio river at the dam. Three million bushels of coal moved south today with five million more anticipated tomorrow, aiming for a four day total near 15,000,000 bushels.
General Alexis Nord, former war minister, leads his forces into Port au Prince Haiti at the head of his army. The crowd gives a sympathetic reception and his exact plans are unclear though many expect he may seek the presidency if he proclaims candidacy.
Eastman Georgia December 14 Special The twenty seventh session of the Georgia annual conference African Methodist Episcopal church is in session with two hundred fifty ministers present Reports from presiding elders and pastors are satisfactory The missionary anniversary attracted large crowds and featured addresses by Bishop Turner and missionary secretary Dr Parks The educational mass meeting drew attendees from both races Speeches by Revs Henderson Lee and Stinson emphasized industrial education and labor dignity A resolution urged Florida ministers and members to support Morris Brown college Bishop Turner will visit Florida conferences to advance these requests Ministers undergo character review with some suspended for rebellion Pulpits filled and appointments to be read Monday afternoon Big Bethel Atlanta expected to receive a permanent appointment The Woman s Home and Foreign Missionary Society met here approving a poor student fund for Morris Brown college Community white support for the conference noted as Bishop Turner cites it
Spartanburg December 14 a 10000 savings bank for cotton mill workers will be established by W A Law and A H Twitchell with D E Converse Company mill men. The bank will be in Converse ten miles from the city to serve cotton mill operatives and will be organized soon as a community owned institution.
The New Louisville Jockey Club will announce stakes for the spring meeting starting Derby day May 2. Entries close January 16 for races including the Kentucky Derby for 1904 at 36 000, the Kentucky Oaks 33 000, and other events with purses up to 6 000 plus added money.
Emory college in Oxford Georgia prepares for its first intercollegiate Trinity Emory debate at Trinity College Durham North Carolina with judges Governor Aycock ex Governor Candler and Bishop Coke Smith. Reese Griffin and Harry Strozier are leading contenders amid student enthusiasm. Christmas holidays begin December 15 with January 1 session start. Sigma Nu and Alpha Tau Omega conventions are noted with attendees C L Shepard and Hubert Osborne. Tom Watson will give a lecture on The South arranged by Professor Marvin Williams.
N C Hoyt advance agent and assistant business manager of the Harris Perkinson Stock Company was arrested in Greensboro on a warrant from Asheville for abducting Marie Kuykendoll and Bonnie Jones. He was released on bond of 200 with H H Tate posting surety. Hoyt denies guilt saying the girls were stage struck and attempted to join the company in Asheville.
Reading Pa December 14 The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company had over fifty locomotives in service transporting coal to market yesterday and today with 75000 tons started overnight and today Most of it is destined for large eastern cities The motive power has never before been taxed as it is now
Huntsville Alabama December 14 Special The Alabama Field Trials Club annual field trials open tomorrow with the derby entries numbering fifteen D B Rase Lawrenceburg Tenn and Colonel William Hampton Columbus Miss named as judges, and many sportsmen are in attendance.
In Fairfax, Sam Lightsey was found murdered after disappearing from his home. Hunters discovered his body in thick woods near Fairfax. A relative reported a suspect arrestee in Sycamore who confessed his brother committed the crime. Authorities sent guards to the scene to investigate.
In Omaha Nebraska seven inches of snow lay on the ground with half fallen since morning. Trains were late from all directions. no wind and no serious incidents. In Topeka Kansas the first heavy snow of the winter blanketed the state with four inches, mild cold and beneficial wheat crops expected in central Kansas.
Berlin reports on the Reichstag debate where speakers indicate the tariff bill targets the United States. Dr Paasche of the National Liberal bloc criticizes treaties and insists on revising most favored nation clauses, arguing Germany should not concede to nations that gain without reciprocity.
Wallace Sipple, two years old, drank carbolic acid from a bottle on a mantel. He collapsed, parents rushed him to doctors who initially said no hope. By night, physicians offered a little hope for recovery.
London operators track Wall Street as Berlin notes a stagnant week but firm values. The West Phojian pig iron syndicate cut puddling and steering iron prices by two marks per ton for Q1, while iron shares rose slightly on Wall Street quotes. Early 1903 prospects show cautious optimism despite monetary uncertainty.
John L. Moore and Son offer Ze Maire opera glasses described as finest quality. Located at 42 Broad Street in the Prudential Building.
Americus Georgia December 14 special report outlines the first police commissioners election under the recent city charter revision. Voters over 500 have paid taxes and registered, with Mayor elect E A Hawkins and councilmen Pinkston Sullivan and Poole and City Clerk McGarrah favored to receive solid support. Announced Christmas holidays suspend public schools for 1400 pupils, and cotton receipts total about 28 017 bales wagon cotton plus rising season totals near 50 000 with rail shipments pending. Also notes death of Mrs Emma B Doughtie and a local counterfeiting rumor about Charles Hill debunked as untrue with ongoing probate in Los Angeles.
Mexico City December 14 Finance Minister Limantour presents the budget of incomes and expenses to congress, detailing trade and revenue affected by the silver price drop. He estimates revenue at 67,959,000 and disbursements at 67,641,097, a small surplus, noting a large prior surplus and a strong gold and silver reserve supporting the finances. He warns against despondency over silver value but aims a cautious estimate and a steady fiscal stance.
A letter extols Cheney's Expectorant for croup claiming a cure after a few doses. The writer notes it gives parents a good night’s rest while aiding the child’s health. Signed by Mrs Brown of Raleigh North Carolina.
Washington December 4 The annual report of General Longstreet the commissioner of railroads says most bond subsidized lines have settled their government debts except the Central Branch Railway Company The bond aided and land grant roads show a $20 000 000 rise in net earnings over 1901
A roundup of curious facts and items including cork production totals by region, a London silver cup sale, demolition plans for Venice bell tower, London water troughs for horses, Yale professor Horatio Parker to compose for Norwich festival, a Swiss ivory billiard ball clock, a king parrot clutch hatching in King’s Lynn, and a Revue de Paris note on French hopes Spain may become French soil.
Holiday excursion rates announced by W and A W C and St LBry special fares for Christmas season. Tickets available December 23 24 25 31 and January 1 3 1903 with final limit January 3 1903. Teacher and student tickets on presentation of certificates December 1 24 inclusive with final limit January 8 1903. Contacts: J A Thomas C P and T A No 12 Brown Building Atlanta Ga C B Waller A Union Depot C E B Jarman G B P A
A compact fragment from the July Century passage explores gender roles chaperonage ideas and personal value in service to a cause. It muses on quirks of human interest and the oddities of intellectual pursuits, ending with a wry note on women's concerns about belonging to causes.
Major Alexander Shaw financier coal operator and railroad official of Baltimore died suddenly of heart failure at his home. Born in 1837 in Long Branch New Jersey he moved to Maryland about 20 years ago and led coal companies in Alleghany county. He helped organize the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway later joining Wabash. chaired Baltimore and Ohio finance. earned the rank of major in the Civil War with the Second Maryland regiment. He leaves no immediate family his wife having died last year.
An editorial argues that life in New York grows harder for households of modest means to raise children with genuine tastes. It credits the preservation of true graces, simplicity, domestic affection, and love of nature as the rescue from the artificiality of the urban smart set.
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