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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
6
Readable text references land, plan, and costs with mentions of 70 000, 2503, and arces. Notes a gathering, farming plans, commissions, and possible year based estimates. Focus remains on local land affairs, finance and planning details.
Washington reports detail a volatile Monrovia legation under Minister Crossland. A recent shooting, rival claims, and threats shadow the embassy as Pledger seeks Crossland’s post. 1900s era tension between U S officials, locals, and accusations of razor threats.
Natal Day observances filled Atlanta houses of worship with Catholic and Episcopal services described as elaborate and beautiful. Sacred Heart celebrated with low masses every half hour until 10 20 am led by Very Rev. John E Gunn with Beethoven mass and soloists. Immaculate Conception offered high mass at 10 and a rich choral program under Mrs Mary Madden. Episcopal churches reported large turnout with cathedral and parish services scheduled through the day. German Lutheran church held morning services and a Sunday school celebration with plays. Pentacostal hall on East Hunter street hosted all day meetings led by Rev W J Holmes and others with Bible Institute students. From a religious standpoint Christmas in Atlanta met high expectations.
The minister Crossland and Secretary Spurgeon feud over power and the selection of a secretary of legation. Crossland allegedly armed, feuding with Spurgeon, while a gunman sits between them during meetings. Debates over appointment and loyalty threaten the legation amid other accusations including a spankings claim and possible political maneuvering for a Maryland Negro nomination.
Fifty Cumberland Telephone Company employees gathered for a Christmas banquet in Knoxville Tennessee last night. D H Nixon local manager presided at the event held in the companys new building now nearing completion.
Birmingham readers recount a violent Christmas period with one fatal shooting and a near-fatal, both attributed to Greek fruit dealers. Amid arrests, authorities claim a curb on crime, contrasting with earlier holiday carnivals as Atlanta praises Chief Ball and force for maintaining order on Whitehall Street.
Charles Pinion of 708 Marietta Street says he was not missing despite a report in an afternoon paper yesterday. He states he went to Macon on business on Wednesday and returned to Atlanta yesterday, calling the disappearance story absurd.
The Knoxville Pants Manufacturing Company, source of a $340,000 fire last Monday, announces it will go out of business. It endured a second blaze in about a year, with owners also running Riverside Woolen Mills and shifting focus to that enterprise under manager C L Parham.
Watches make appropriate presents with simple elegance or jewel pacing. Enamel is used in rich designs and gray silver and gun metal are recent materials in popular styles.
Pittsburg December 25 HH Frick tells an Associated Press representative there is no vacancy in the presidency of United States Steel Corp or any other executive post. He says he has retired from active business, will not take daily duties, remains a director and major stockholder, and praises the company and its management.
Brenau College in Gainesville reports 200 young ladies attending the fall session from the south to Chicago, with demand taxing its facilities. The Niciary building near completion will add ten bed rooms by January 1, 1903, allowing twenty more pupils in spring. The school boasts ideal location, good health, and wise management. For catalogs contact A. W. Van Hoose HL J, Pharce, associate presidents.
Anniston Alabama December 25 special says the Southern Car and Foundry Company will be renamed the Standard Steel Car Company Active management will be by M E Duncan with Captain J M Eliot as advisory committee chair J A Allman arrives as district manager succeeding J H Harden and announcements hint at many improvements with next year's business expected to exceed all prior years
James F. Dolan of Syracuse announces final papers uniting the Ancient Order of Hibernians under a single governing board. The global amalgamation covers United States Canada Australia and Ireland, delivered as a Christmas greeting from the president to members abroad and at home.
December 25 report says the lumber laden steamer A. L. Hopkins from Albertsburg Ontario to Toledo vanished after a gale and ice while near Ambhertsburg Lake Erie. vessel men and W. W. Smith company deem it lost. last seen Tuesday afternoon and no port sighting since. Montcelliers tight house and local observers corroborate disappearance. Fire at Ellijay Ga destroys John P. Cobb residence. 8 o'clock morning blaze consumes family room and most belongings. building valued at 1000 and owned by A. B. Davis now of Anniston Alabama. insurance status unclear.
In Hot Springs Arkansas a pool room behind the turf exchange was wrecked by a powerful blast. Victims include William Helwig and Joe Kenny who died overnight, with four more believed fatally injured. Others named are C. R. Donnelly, William Metzger, Thomas Ozier, and W. Mulnerny. Eyewitness accounts and a driver Ben Murray describe a gasoline pool of liquid fuel igniting from a cigarette lighter. Medical staff from the city treat the wounded as investigators assess damage and plans to rebuild the damaged building.
John Mier, ca. 39 Marietta Street, advertises the new Standard Diary for 1903 in all styles and sizes available.
A heavy freight engine blocked the main track at Atlanta causing a Southern passenger train from Chicago to wreck. The express car baggage car and smoker telescoped as the engine plunged into an embankment. Twenty on board were badly shaken with several seriously injured including H. F Glendon F R King engineer William Lenning and fireman Reardon. A separate Petersburg collision of two freight trains left Wire man J A Wright dead and other crew injured with property losses pegged at 55000.
New York radio report notes Edward J. Small confessed to robberies of messenger boys. Goods valued at about 25 000 dollars were stolen, including silks sexiskins coats Persian lamb jackets and laces worth 5 000 dollars. Police say the confession led to recovery of the goods and the case expands to alleged accomplices.
Paul Ford was arrested at the Grand Opera House in San Antonio during a performance on Tuesday night. Charged with securing 35 from Captain Smith of Fort Sam Houston years earlier, he escaped custody after being taken to court. He fled on foot, seized a horse and buggy near the sheriff’s office, and disappeared.
In Chattanooga on December 25 Governor Winfield T. Durbin of Indiana said he favors Indiana first but sees potential for a southern Democratic candidate. He dismissed any plan to run for presidency and noted questions about Florida and Bryan naming its governor. Durbin had just returned from a trip.
A scrambled dialogue references gambling venues and a Manhattan connection. Mentions a Mr Winnerton and a censored amount, with unclear names and details. The exchange conveys confusion and partial identifications without clear actions or outcomes.
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