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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
5
Atlanta bankers report a dramatic year rise in clearings. January 1 to yesterday shows an increase of 17 908 540 10 over the previous year, with total clearings for eleven months and sixteen days at 124 509 963 16 compared to 106 601 423 in 1901.
Scranton Pa December 16 witnesses for the miners include John Haddock operator Ray Dr Peter Roberts and President Samuel Gompers. Gompers implied coal companies import immigrants to the coal regions and warned of boycotts while stressing miners rights. The commission limited evidence to its scope and urged Pennsylvania to consider child labor night work laws after noting two girls’ fathers' earnings.
In Dahlonega Georgia on December 16 the North Georgia Agricultural College held a public fall term debate at the Decora Palaestra Literary Society chapel. The program included a salutatory and a debate on whether labor unions are detrimental to industrial progress with Moye Fertson Townsend Crackin opposing the affirmative. The negative won. Police raided a boarding house at 6212 South Pryor Street, arresting five women including Annie Bradford. They were locked in the police station to await Recorder Broyles hearing. This raid followed another in the Morgan hotel on South Pryor Street.
Central of Georgia railway now operates sleeping cars between Atlanta and Albany following schedule. Leave Atlanta 1:49 a.m. arrive Albany 7:10 a.m. Leave Albany 6:35 a.m. arrive Atlanta 1:25 a.m. Sleep in Union Depot at Atlanta occupancy. Direct connections at Bainbridge, Dawson, and intermediate points. Traveling Passenger Agent Avant, Ga.
The message to Germany through the U S government was a simple arbitration proposal with no conditions. Germany has not replied and awaits British replies, while London officials see little chance of formal arbitration and fear Venezuela's actions. The note with Hay’s blockade reservations gains German favor, but no near peace.
Fragmentary notes discuss the Monroe Doctrine and its relation to American power in the Americas. Senators Lodge Bacon Hoar Stewart weigh reaction to European jealousy after recent territorial actions.
In Chipley Georgia near Columbus United States Commissioner Brown filed charges against Jim Sigells a prominent farmer for illicit distilling. R M Tinks, Taylor County, offered a curious defense claiming a note directed him to skim and hide a jug of rum. Revenue officers arrived as a neighbor hauled a barrel for testing and Jinks posted bond after being bound over.
The Ocean Steamship Company plans coastwise shipments from Savannah to Boston. The steamer Tallahassee will join the City of Memphis in this service. New England cotton manufacturers back the venture as railroads build freight sheds at local wharves, signaling Boston as a major distribution hub.
Gainesville Ga December 16 The North Georgia Electric Company will turn on power from the dam on the Cheseatee river Friday Stores and business houses already lit with incandescent lamps The electric railway track is laid from the Southern depot through town and to East Washington street Street macadamizing on Main Street Progress noted as motor cars for the line arrive expected within two weeks ready to be placed into service The power is ready to be turned on as soon as cars arrive
Fort Lee New Jersey December 16 A gas tank explosion demolished the home of John Puglughi killing five children Ida Puglighi 14 Tilly 12 Irene 10 Adeline 7 and George 5. The mother was found badly injured and the house roof and sides were blown out.
Floyd county board of commissioners of roads and revenues decides to enforce the alternative road law via the grand jury. M. Wynn becomes road superintendent at 75 dollars per month. Every man in the county must work the roads or pay three dollars per year.
At a special session Judge E W Hammond court W B Berry convicted of selling whisky without a license on the testimony of Italian laborer BR Ferreri. Berry, a well known town figure, was fined 400 dollars and released on bond pending a new trial motion. Warrants for Ferreri carrying concealed weapons were dismissed as the witness left town. This is among the heaviest fines for the offense in Spalding county. Also notes Mrs R A Harrison of Anniston Alabama died suddenly of heart failure at her daughter’s home aged 60.
Advertorial claims Zoa Phora relieves womb disease flooding and related symptoms strengthening nerves and vitality. Includes testimonies from women in Mia Greham and Madora Stubbs and notes sale by druggists with free trial offer from Kalamazoo Michigan.
Savannah Catholics prepare for a papal delegation led by Most Rev Diomede Falconio apostolic delegate to the United States and Rev F Z Booker arriving December 24. Mass at St John the Baptist Cathedral at 6 20 AM December 25 with pontifical rites, and a series of entertainments including a Tybee oyster roast and Knights of Columbus event follow.
Augusta special reports Judge H. Callaway trustee of the State university and building committee departs to Athens with the committee to discuss plans for a new library building funded by a $50,000 donation. The proceeding follows a prior appropriation and is part of the university expansion.
Ordinary Wilkinson lists dozens of pension applications disapproved by Pension Commissioner Lindsey and returned for amendment. Indigent soldiers and widows must file new papers, with many names marked final requiring updated documentation. All cases must go before the county ordinary or probate judge. notary or justice of the peace is insufficient.
The regular annual communication of Georgia Lodge No. 9 F and A M B L held last night elected and installed officers for the ensuing year. The report lists the officers chosen during the session at the lodgeroom.
The text notes the entrance examination in Atlanta on December 29 1902 for several subjects including algebra and geometry. It praises the school’s enrollment of 470, extensive equipment, dormitory system, and faculty. It highlights the Cotton Textiles course as the most extensive in America and provides contact details with names of lodge officers and a recent installation banquet with speeches by Mason leaders.
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