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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented text references markets, bonds and dates unclear. Mentions Go and Sa co wa House, grain, July bonds due 1918 1912 1924 and 1909, with scattered names like Phillips and Ann Stone. Contains garbled entries for miscellaneous notices, saloon references, and Dominion Post Office terms.
An early morning inspection found a bent stringer and dented buckle plate on the Wall Street viaduct after a heavy wall collapse. Captain Clayton reports asphalt damage and no immediate repair needed as new buildings will close the street later this year. Estimated repair costs around 150.
In Morgomer Alabama December 1 a governor pardoned Kin Ray a Colbert County man who served ten years of a twenty year sentence for grand larceny. The pardoning board denied similar clemency to others convicted of the same offense, but two who faced the same term were released after thirteen months.
Governor Elias says the McGovern Corbett bout planned for Detroit in January 1963 is a prize fight under Michigan law and orders Wayne County Sheriff Dickinson to prevent it. Metropolitan Club manager Considine disputes the ruling, saying the sparring match is lawful and will proceed at the Light Guard Armory.
An excited crowd at Calhoun Street School yesterday morning spurred by a tinner working on the roof. A solder lamp sparked fear of a fire, prompting quick evacuation of pupils and a rapid return to class once firefighters confirmed no real blaze. The lamp operator resumed work after the delay.
Czar Nicholas II grants amnesty to students banished for rioting on his name day. He orders return from Siberia but prohibits residing near towns with high schools and assigns guardians from families to ensure order. The telegram pardons 5 percent of the exiled, in addition to 62 other students.
At Ingleside, San Francisco, December 19, four second deicas, one third and one outsider captured the races. Duke of York won the steeplechase handicap and Gold Bell took the six furlong purse for three year olds. Daily racing results list Tulare, Muresca, Ishiar, and Duke of York among top finishers with weather clear and track slow. A full card and entries follow including Futurity course and mile and a half steeplechase. Boots and a tonic ad closes the section.
North Carolina Tobacco Growers Association drew over 1000 attendees in Rocky Mount with John B. Cunningham elected president as district associations across the state prepare to organize. Also Raleigh report notes federal officers will not pay state salary taxes and sheriffs are warned not to collect them.
In New Orleans on December 19, Golden Rule captured the highweight handicap after a fast stretch from Water Edge and Cogswell, who were the only beaten favorites. Race results show strong showings by Tile, Dutch CER TAR, and Sweet Alice among others, with several longshots finishing well.
The Atlanta Constitution advertises Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange offering a $5,000 prize for estimating total U S port cotton receipts from September 7 1902 to January 10 1903. It notes past year comparisons and outlines entry fees subscription costs and mailing deadlines December 31 1903 with postmark by December 6 1902.
Louis Stern a Chicago note broker was arrested for attempting to dispose of forged commercial paper totaling about 37 500. Police seek a former Philadelphia business man wanted for forging the alleged worth less paper. Authorities say over 20000 of the fraudulent notes have circulated.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports nearly one thousand people killed in the December 18 earthquake in Andijan, Russian Central Asia. Dread and damage described as the tremor devastated the region, with casualties tallied from theTurcomane native communities and surrounding areas.
A political reporter is dragged into a Christmas shopping scene as an ironic chronicle of budgets and influence. In a string of encounters at a Capitol City store, officials and clerks parry gift prices with hints of indorsements, salaries, and delayed pay while the reporter learns a lesson about spending and power. The piece ends with a clerk offering his change in a small package as rain stops.
Victor talking machines are offered from $15.00 by Phil Lips & Crew Co with a selection described as wonderful and ready for delivery. The listing emphasizes affordable prices and current availability at the shop.
The nucleus committee to organize the national charity and corrections conference in Atlanta next May has formed. About 10 more residents will join, a secretary may be hired, and headquarters, convention hall, and sectional meeting sites will be arranged by the local group. Mrs. Emily B. Williamson hosted a reception at the Aragon to connect local charity workers with visiting officers.
Austin Neal a nearly ninety year old Black resident of Griffin died after being struck by a freight engine at the Hill Street crossing on the Central Railroad shortly before 6 pm. He had long worked for the railroad and was well known among white residents who mourn his loss.
Knoxville announces Lincoln Memorial University has secured 3200 from northern sources for the endowment and scholarships. President Barry cites more funds forthcoming and notes the institution’s mission aiding mountain people. General O. O. Howard helped found the school.
Sealed bids are invited by Edward M Durant trustee for W W McAfee bankrupts property on twenty acres in west Atlanta near the Georgia Electric Light Co. Bids due before noon Monday January 12 1902 and subject to court confirmation. Full details available at No 416 Prudential Building. Brown and Randolph, Attorneys.
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