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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1902
Page
10
In Charlotte a heated fight over saloon limits versus a new dispensary plan stirs debate in the county as reform administration seeks to curb liquor sales. Reports note eighteen saloons closed or restricted, with penalties and a possible hotel expansion and new Piedmont Realty project in progress.
An elaborate reception marks the formal opening of the Atlanta Athletic Club's new quarters on Auburn Avenue. Postponed opening exercises after an accident to President Burton Smith are now ready, with George W. Adair chairing the house committee and many invitations sent for a brilliant affair expected to attract a large crowd.
J M Mann of 155 Ira street reported a gang of New Orleans crooks on an Atlanta and West Point train yesterday afternoon snatched his pocketbook containing 331 in cash and 50 in tax receipts. He was about to exit at College Park when five or six men blocked his way and disappeared with the money. Mann lacks funds for rent and Christmas purchases.
New York National League secretary Fred Knowles says the Yankees have a three year deal with Delehanty and expect him to report in March. He notes Delehanty will not trigger peace talks between leagues and that the conference inquiry will define base ball war terms before the National League acts.
In Rome on December 21 the International Artistic Association hosted a grand banquet at the Grand hotel honoring the St. Louis fair commissioners. About 150 guests attended including Ambassador Meyer, Secretary Toldings, and leading American show figures. Signor Zegglo, St. Louis fair commissioner for Italy, and prominent Italian art, science and political leaders were present. Ambassador Meyer and Commissioner Cridler delivered speeches.
Rev. H. H. Proctor, at the colored First Congregational church, spoke on The Black Battle of Atlanta. He called slavery of blacks a root cause of war and urged uplift of the race, noting crime, abandoned women, and 1499 arrests last year, urging law enforcement, charity, and child care institutions.
California senators study tuberculosis arrivals from the east and urge legislation to restrict the travel of consumptives. The committee rejected the idea of a state home for patients, warning it would push TB sufferers to seek California relief rather than treatment.
Warrendorff, charged with swindling Atlanta residents of about $2000, arrived with Deputy Shropshire from Pittsburg. He says he left Atlanta for New York for a head operation and asserts he intended no harm, noting he lost money in business and would settle matters in a few days. He reportedly sold law books for Anderson & Andersen and is also accused of swindling a partner of $1,000 and facing a larceny after trust warrant.
A stream of spiritual reflections declares heaven resides in the moral sphere, not the physical. It urges reliance on revelation, warns against sensational religious chatter, and links thoughts to life. It notes heaven requires moral alignment with God and ends with an advertisement for Title Guarantee and Trust.
A large group of Sigma Alpha Epsilon members and alumni depart Atlanta by Eldorado sleeper to attend the forty-second biennial national convention in Washington D C. The party includes G Hendrie Harrison eminent supreme archon and J LeRoy Duncan Atlanta alumnus, with representation from Georgia Alabama and Virginia chapters and alumni associations across multiple colleges and cities.
The Southern railway offers tickets at one and one third fare for round trips on December 23 24 25 30 31 and January 1 with return validity until January 3 4 to points south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi. Students pay the same rates from December 16 to inclusive January 8 return. J C Beam Jr D P B A Atlanta signs the notice.
Southern railway offers cheap round trip tourist tickets to all points in Florida Cuba and Nassau valid for return until May 31st 190%. For details rates schedules and sleep in car reservations write or call J E Beam Jr D P A Atlanta Ga.
Local dealer promotes Le Maire opera glasses at 42 Broad Street Prudential Building. Holiday rail fares via Louisville and Nashville: one and one third fare round trip to all points, including St Louis, with sale dates December 23 to 25 and December 30 to January 1 1903, returning January 3 1903. Special for teachers and students December 16 to 22 1902 with return by January 3 1903. Contact nearest agent or J G Hollenbeck Atlanta district passenger agent.
Mr Henry M Tucker and Miss Ida F Shelnutt were married last night at 71 Plum Street the home of the bride's parents. Dr J W Hollaclaw pastor of Jones Avenue Baptist church officiated. Tucker a well known electrician and the bride a popular young lady. They will reside at 71 Plum Street.
John L. Moore and Sons promote a chatelaine case free with every gold glasses purchase during the holidays at 42 N Broad Street in the Prudential building. Customer names receive gold letter engraving on the case.
North Carolina reports the state fair is thriving with rising earnings and notes bonds paid in advance. Supreme Court upholds limits on store closing hours, approves Halifax ordinance for summer hours, and details on the Dixon murder case. Soldiers Home annual report shows MS veterans cared for, 110 on roll, 21 died, and funding details. Daughters of the Confederacy funded dormitory rooms. Rev William C Treas arrives for first Baptist church service.
Labor Commissioners W A Johnson of Kansas T A Smith of Maryland J M Clark of Pennsylvania and David Ross of Illinois met in Cleveland to plan the next annual convention in Washington on April 28 29 and May 2 3 190% with taxation as the principal topic of discussion at the gathering.
E Witt sells round trip tickets at reduced rates to students and teachers from December 1 to 22 with a limit of January 8 1903. Other selling dates for all run December 23 24 30 31 and January 12 with a limit of January 3 1903. For details visit ticket office No 1 North Pryor Street and Union Depot. Zt. B. BILLUPS General Passenger Agent.
Phill lips and Crew Co advertises Victor talking machines priced from five hundred dollars upward highlighting quality and value in a period sale.
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