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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
6
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Special correspondent reports archbishop of Larissa and apostolic delegate to Washington arriving in Savannah. He was greeted by Bishop Kelley and Savannah clergy and laity at Union Station with cheers as he entered Episcopal residence for a stay marked by a pontifical high mass planned for the following day.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon delegates at the forty second national convention were cordial to President Roosevelt during a December White House visit. The morning session opened with Rev G Henden Harrison presiding, reports on publications were approved with editor salary raised, and a monument fund for founder Leste Devotee received funds. After a noon photo with war and navy builds the group met the president for a handshake and remarks. Christmas day includes dinner at the Ebutt house and a theater outing to see The Two Schools.
The Southern railway offers tickets at one and one third fare for round trips from December 23 to 25 80 and January 1 good to return until January 34 for travel to points south of the Illinois line and east of the Mississippi. Student tickets at the same rate available December 16 to 22 inclusive with return by January 8 plus the above dates. J C Beam Jr D P A.
The Holiday rate offers one and one third fare for a round trip to all points including St Louis. Tickets on sale December 23 24 25 30 1902 and January 1 1903 returnable by January 1903. For teachers and students special dates apply December 1 to 20 1902 with return to January 8 1903. Inquiries through your nearest ticket agent or J G Hollenbeck District Passenger Agent Atlanta Ga.
From Asheville to Burnsville a new railway project is under consideration. The plan, dated December 4, outlines a route from Asheville to Burnsville and onward to a southern Southwestern route with an estimated price, and it notes definite preliminary reports and active initial steps.
Columbus hosts a social and athletic Christmas Day football event with sponsors Miss Sadie Hunt and Miss Mattie Hatcher, daughters of local prominent families. Auburn arrives, sponsored by Miss Leonard of Georgia and Miss Harvey of Alabama. the visiting team previously faced the University of Georgia in Atlanta.
In Columbus Georgia on Christmas Day the Columbus Auburn football game in the afternoon is billed as a social event of real interest beyond its athletic stir.
Chicago reports a nearly one billion dollar gas trust forming to include major European cities and London interests. Chicago and New York capital linked, with John D Rockefeller cited as a potential 200 million shareholder and Anthony Brady, D O Mills, A K Flower among backers. Involved party plans to travel to Paris within ten days to finalize deals. Separate note highlights Rev Clarence Verdel as a prominent lecturer.
Lovelace & Collings fruit merchants on Broad street hosted their annual Christmas banquet for firm members their families and competitors last night. Over fifty guests attended with toastmasters Lovelace and responses by Nym McCullough and Lovelace. A bountiful spread and lively speeches accompanied a late night of revelry with many attendees listed.
Mrs G R Boaz wife of Captain G R Boaz longtime Atlanta businessman, died yesterday at her residence 24 Fonce de Leon avenue after illness. Survived by husband and siblings W E Roberts Mrs Mary Cooper Mrs Eliza Vaughn and B Roberts. Funeral at her home this morning conducted by Dr C W Byrd First Methodist. interment Westview. Pallbearers W W Drager A M Wilson Horace D Smith H C Cloud B M Roberts J K Dickey to meet at 9 45 at Barclay Brandon parlors.
Policeman Patrick Mahoney was found guilty and co defendant Daniel Curran not guilty of burglary after a jury verdict in Judge McEwen s court. The Hagemann a jewelry store raid netted 10 000 with 7 000 recovered. James Clark and an accomplice were convicted earlier. Clark s testimony led to Curran and Mahoney s arrest. Clark said Mahoney in full uniform stood guard during the looting.
Georgia Tech will hire Charles Irving of Roseville Newark NJ as regular coach for baseball and football for the 1903 04 season. Irving, praised by West Point and New York club figures, led West Point to seven wins in nine games last year. He is set to arrive January 10 1908 and oversee all Tech baseball candidates in gym and field.
An obituary or ad styled note promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a remedy for stubborn colds or bronchitis. It claims rapid relief when coughing at night and asserts soothing healing effects on the throat and bronchial tubes, with a sample available from Scott & Bowne at Pearl Street.
Bradford Pa December 24 A woman killed John Ryan in defense of her honor as he forced entry into her home while her husband was away A coroner's jury ruled the killing justifiable homicide The woman retrieved a pistol hidden under her apron and fired once during the assault
Railways report heavy holiday travel with extra coaches on trains. Frisco System officials receive a Christmas telegram from BF Yoakum praising employees. Prominent appointments include LEH McCormick becoming city passenger agent of the Rock Island in St Louis and shifts at the Pennsylvania and other lines.
December dispatches report multiple investigations into cruelty by American troops in the Philippines. Charges include use of the water cure on natives in Batangas and Laoag, with Foote and Hunter involved in inquiries. Father Augustin death linked to water cure. funds allegedly raised in the south to pursue the case in Boston. Major Glenn named in separate war crimes proceedings but not connected to Augustin.
Collector H A Rucker announced that most Form 481 claims for war revenue tax rebates on tobacco and snuff have been sent to Commissioner Yerkes in Washington. Georgia leads states with over 410 claims totaling about 200000 dollars. Warrant timing is unsettled. claims date from earlier rebates and Georgia had the largest district total. Congress appropriated 2700000 dollars. more funds may be needed.
Funeral services for Colonel W. T. Moyers were held yesterday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. P S Bridewell. Interment followed at Oakland cemetery with a large gathering in attendance and floral tributes expressing esteem. The Atlanta Bar Association attended as honorary escort and Piedmont lodge Masons, of which he belonged, conducted services at the grave.
Denver December 24 the canvassing board awarded the certificate of election for the San Juan district to C A Cooper Republican. The house will have 34 Republicans and 31 Democrats. the senate 11 Republicans and 24 Democrats. Republican leaders plan to unseat 15 Democratic members-elect on fraud grounds to secure a joint majority, risking ahouse senate deadlock that could block a U S senator's election.
Athens Ga December 24 Special John W. Btone a well known man of this city had his face badly burned and eyes damaged by a toy cannon explosion tonight The young man stepped down over the cannon to relight it and the fuse ignited The cannon exploded A horse belonging to G H Hulme Co was badly hurt in a runaway this afternoon caused by the explosion of two cannon crackers Several minor accidents were reported tonight
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