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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
4
Strictly in men s realm but placed in the suit department for quick access ladies can find them easily. We sell more smoking jackets than any other shop as we offer quality at better prices. Oxford gray brown and blue styles with invisible hairline details priced from 7.50 to 12.50 in velvet and cloth varieties all sizes from 34 to 46.
Children's coats in jackets medium length in colors blue red castor brown 7.50 8.75 10.00 11.74 at Norfolk effects Zibilene blue red greens new lot full length coats for cold weather garments in Kersey Cloths red blue Oxfords tana prices 7.50 8.75 10.00 11.74.
In Macon Georgia Vinle workers at a cigar factory saw Charles McVickers a Chicago man slip morphine into his mouth and soon die after a failed attempt to end his life. A telegram found on him hinted at family tensions. His body was turned over to authorities and prepared for burial, the city mourns another self inflicted death within the industry.
John Mitchell returned to Spring Valley amid a 3000 strong parade led by a military band. Citizens and labor groups presented two resolutions, one on a silver tray and the other embossed on aluminum in a massive frame, praising his miners' Pennsylvania field successes.
The Krupp family asked, and the public prosecutor halted libel proceedings against the socialist Vorwärts for allegations about the late Herr Krupp. The case ends with no lawsuit or charges filed.
Guatemalan editor Senor Agulas Rosapina, editor of The Diane Americano, reports from Guatemala City that William A. Fitzgerald was killed by W Godfred Hunter Jr in New Orleans in what he calls self defense. He says Fitzgerald fired first, Hunter then shot, disabling the arm and fatally wounding Fitzgerald as they grappled after an attempt to escape.
New York December 15 Gabriel Harrison actor painter and author died at his daughter's home in Brooklyn at old age. Born in Philadelphia he moved to New York at six with his father Charles B Harrison. Burr mentored him teaching reading and writing fueling a love for drama. Harrison first played Othello at Wallack’s National Theater and later opened the Park Theater in Brooklyn in 1863 becoming its manager. He was elected to the Brooklyn Academy of Design in 1867 and later served as its president. Hosea Gray of Senoia Georgia died of heart failure after a long county life. He leaves a wife and six children and was an uncle of Mrs J M Couch of Atlanta.
Burton Smith said a Washington telegram suggesting his candidacy for a Philippine judgeship surprised him. He noted he would not expect to go for months and would need satisfactory professional arrangements before any absence. He emphasized the report overstates the seriousness of the possibility.
Special Judge William T Newman appointed Leon Hood of Carrollton as temporary receiver for the assets of J. J. Kilgore, bankrupt last Friday, with an injunction against creditors who attacked Kilgore’s stock. The receiver took charge Monday. first creditor meeting set before Referee S B Grew on December 22. Assets estimated above 9000 with liabilities around 2000.
Annapolis memorial tablet honors Ensign Joseph Cabell Breckenridge of Kentucky as protomartyr of the Spanish-American War. He was washed overboard from the torpedo boat Cushing near Havana on February 1, 1898 while carrying dispatches for the Maine. Bronze tablet measures 33 by 42 inches.
Indianapolis December 15. It is understood that the Indiana bituminous coal combine is off. Twice the combine was nearly completed before stock market fluctuations interfered, and prospects of a centennial merger are now doubtful.
Washington reports show Rear Admiral Sehley Captain Richmond Hobson and Representative Crumpecker addressing a large crowd of colored citizens at Metropolitan AME Church. Hobson praised Negroes as a brave, hopeful race while urging patience and self-respect amid hardship. In Chicago Benny Tansee defeated Crack Boyle in a one round bout, Boyle barely staying on his feet as Tansee secured the knockout attempt.
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