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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1902

Page

6

Hope Left for Lee as Insanity Writ May Save Him

Lee, the man condemned for a killing, faces hanging as a writ of lunacy is pursued with support from Dr. G Broughton and others. Broughton argues Lee is insane and unfit for the gallows. a private conference with Dr. Longino and a possible asylum stay could delay or prevent execution.

Millerd Lee Liln Amiens In G. Broughton Broughton Lee Tower the Tower Dr Broughton Mr. Goodwin Mr. Tiley Dr. Broughton Christ Longino Baptist Tabernacle Georgia Lowry Arnold Carr Aleck Carr King Pn Broughton

Young Orators to Talk of Tariff

Boys' High school plans Christmas exercises at Browning hall Girte' High School building with a prize debate and oratorical contest. Debaters argue material tariff reductions with teams led by Phillips May Giles Houston and Jones Quillian Emerson Willensky. Prizes include a gold medal from Crankshaw and a Watson Napoleon copy from the American Baptist Publication Society. Speakers cover Confederate Veterans Defense of the ex Slave And the Other One Was Booth The New South Southern Chivalry.

Browning Halk Girte’ High School Alelphronian Literary and Debating Society Publc Ita Robert T. Phillips Ben May Morman Giles Livett Houston Francis Jones John Quillian Cherry Emerson Max Willensky Charles W. Crankshaw Maier & Berkete American Baptist Publication Society Pate Wright William F. Slaton, Jr Alphonse Hurtel Booth Charley Milner Harvey Holtzclaw

Debate Will Break the Tie Between Georgia and North Carolina

Georgia and North Carolina will resume their six year debate series next spring in Athens. The series began six years ago with three wins each after a storied rivalry. Georgia selected the topic and North Carolina chose the aides for the final April contest. The Athens team predicts a Georgia victory in the deciding clash, with strong preliminary rounds anticipated.

Georgia North Carolina Athens Goorein Chapel Hil N. C Professor Park Department of Public Speaking Hfa Goodrich McIntyre Faw McCartney Hardy Chanel Hill Bonfire Athena

Funeral of General Swayne to be buried at Arlington

Funeral services in New York for General Wager Swayne were held at St. Bartholomew Church. The body was taken to Jersey City and placed on a special Washington express car. A service in Washington at St. John Episcopal Church tomorrow will precede interment at Arlington. Stillmore School closes as Stillmore Military Institute ends term with concerts and notable music class progress.

New York Arlington Wager Swayne St. Bartholomew Church D. H. Greer Pennsylvania Jersey City Washington Express Washington St. John Episcopal Church Stillmore Stimore Stillmore Military Institute

Indictment and Court Fight in Miss Suttles Murder Case

Lee killed Miss Suttles in a Ben Hill church on a May Sabbath. The crowded church witnessed the act and the killer fled but was captured. The defense has repeatedly pleaded insanity, with courts ruling against the plea. After the governor declined intervention last Saturday, a final hope remains to be resolved.

Lee

Council Meeting Delays Franchise Acceptance for Atlanta Electric

The Atlanta Electric Company seeks an extension of time to accept its franchise to build a dam on the Chattahoochee and supply power in Atlanta. Mayor Meyer Mims calls a special meeting to consider extending the acceptance period and adjusting conduit street requirements. Vetoes on Murphy Avenue 60-foot designation and electric sign regulations may be debated, with potential overrule.

At & E'Dteck Atlanta Electriac Company Chattahoochee River Atlanta Meyer Mims A. H. Cox Atlanta Electric Company Mims Cox Georgia Railway and Electric Company Council Murphy Avenue West End Myor Central of Georgia Railway Company

Atlanta Schools Set Holiday Closure and Pay Day

Atlanta public schools close for a two week Christmas vacation tomorrow. Teachers will receive December salaries in full with partial November rebates, totaling about 18 thousand dollars, while students enjoy festive exercises and a return date of January 6.

Atlanta W. ¥.Blatan

State prison commission to act on clemency reforms

In Atlanta the prison commission plans major reforms at Milledgeville farm including uniforms English education and a separate work plot for boys to teach gardening and trade skills. The aim is a reformatory system with defined terms, not indefinite confinement, while most other Capitol work slows for Christmas.

Milledgeville Evans Boyd Prison Commission Terrell Sattia R. W. Roberts Baldwin County B. R. Hines C. T. Crawford Charles Moore ER. P. Gibson Phil Cook

Savannah Convention News Juxtaposes Lumbermen and Hoo-Hoo

Savannah hosts the Georgia Saw Mill Association annual convention with many lumbermen expected to attend alongside a concurrent Hoo-Hoo order gathering. Delegates to the National Lumber Manufacturers Association to be chosen. banquet to follow the concatenation. Also notes new $15,000 Southern Express stables and a court verdict awarding $8,000 to Elizabeth Hyans against a railroad. Falconio’s U S visit draws Catholic and Protestant interest with ceremonies planned in Savannah.

Savannah Georgia Georgia Saw Mill Association Order of the Great Black Cat National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association St. Louis Wiliam B. Aithwell National Association Washington Hotel DeSoto Snark C. W. Saussy Hoo-Hoo William B. Stilwell Thomas King Horum B. B. Neal Scrivenater C. B. Stilwell G. H. Smyth Arcanoper Harvey Granger Jabberwock J. Hartfelder Gurdon C. C. Martin Southern Express Company Savannah Union Station Miller-Ebrady Company Atlanta Elizabeth Hyans Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad Supreme Court Falconio B. J. Keiley St. John the Baptist Mer, Fai

Bishop Keiley Guests Entertained by Local Clergy at Tybee Visit

Comlo assisted by Mer Rooker, with Bishop Keiley and local clergy guests, dine at Hon. John J. McDonough's home. An oyster roast at Tybee Island to be hosted by the Knights of Columbus, plus a DeSoto reception for Mgr. Falconio. Piano advice offered by Phillips & Crew Co. STANDARD DIARIES advertised by John M. Miller Co.

Comlo Mer Rooker Bishop Keiley John J. McDonough Tybee Island Knights of Columbus DeSoto Mgr. Falconio

Cripple Man Gets On A Jag In Holler Chair

Sunday about 3 o clock an inebriated man, A D Olson, was found paralyzed from the waist down and in a roller chair in an alley. He said he drank and got lost wheeling his chair through the city, spent the night in the barracks, and was later helped back to his boarding house for breakfast.

A. D. Olson Thompson Captain Thompson Olson

Rev S R C Adams Called at Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church at Forsyth and Garnett invites meeting tonight at 7 20 with Rev S R C Adams pastor of First Baptist Newnan Ga. A letter from him requests a meeting indicating favorable consideration. The gathering aims to welcome the distinguished preacher and discuss a potential pastorate in the city. Empire building offers safe deposit boxes with low cost.

Central Baptist Church Newnan Forsyth and Garnett Streets S R. C. Adams First Baptist Church of Adams

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