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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
5
Governor Terrell attended a dinner at the Cherokee Club in Macon with a large local turnout. He arrived after 7, was escorted by notable figures, and received warm greetings from many townspeople. The menu was an elaborate pageant with floral decor and a satin souvenir menu card.
A Baltimore dispatch dated December 29 1902 reports the arrival of Olio’s successor an elephant from India to Atlanta arriving by 5 am Wednesday The city prepares a reception at Grant Park with the elephant to reside as custodian of the children The committee has received many name suggestions but has not decided on one yet The public awaits the elephant’s quiet entrance and hopes for a month of gentle patience from the animal as it settles in to its new home
Berlin reports Lutheran clergy in Saxony issue an order forbidding public prayers for the crown princess. Vienna notes emperor Francis Joseph accepts Archduke Leopold Ferdinand's renunciation and civil name adoption, and orders his removal from Knights of the Golden Fleece and army lists.
Macon Ga December 2 Special Judge Emory Speer signed an order to produce bank records from Merchants and Farmers bank Eastman showing all transactions with the firm Herrman Harris in a bankruptcy petition. Trustee Cottgy reports the firm ran large accounts with no internal records. cashier Herrman and others to appear before the referee. Appraisers appointed. receiver to appraise stock. unrelated note: a bullock in Spalding England was slaughtered after indigestion from a swallowed tettus ball.
A. H. H. Kimble, a Locust Grove farmer and businessman, was robbed in an alley behind Macon post office. John Bradley and Jerry Johnston were detained on robbery charges after Kimble’s pocketbook containing 26.80 was taken. Detec tives arrested Bradley and Johnston. John J. Dickey, Omaha, Neb., died suddenly from grip followed by pneumonia.
Macon Georgia December 29 The finance committee completes review of the 1903 tax ordinance revealing drastic increases for many business licenses and new line items. Copper prices and soda fountain taxes rise sharply with operators predicting protests and possible changes at tomorrow night’s aldermen session.
James Homer Padgett aged 16 from 118 Merritts avenue died after a six month illness of heart trouble. He was son of Mr and Mrs B R Padgett, connected in business with his father, survived by four brothers and two sisters. Funeral today at 10 from the residence with pallbearers listed. interment in Westview cemetery. Also note Kate Brauner of Summerville died at 5 am after six to eight months illness. she was cousin to Atlanta residents and will be buried there tomorrow.
Major N M K McNeill, a longtime Moultrie resident and early turpentine pioneer, died aged 78. He served in the Confederate Army from captain to colonel, fought near Appomattox, and later helped establish Georgia’s turpentine industry. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. conducted by Rev. J C Times. He leaves behind sons and daughters among Moultrie’s leading citizens.
Washington notes on the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting highlight a speech by Commissioner of Labor Carroll D. Wright on how mental attitudes influence labor questions, including motives behind mortgages and the limits of statistics in revealing strike causes. Also featured: Professor J J Fiather on power utilization and Dr B E A Deschweinitz of agriculture on tuberculosis germs passing from humans to cattle.
Carrollton Ga December 29 Special creditors of the J J Kilgore estate file an answer seeking removal of temporary receiver Leon Hood a Carrollton attorney. The filing accuses Hood of collusion with attorney Holderness to secure his appointment and push for an immediate private sale of the estate for seven cents on the dollar. The creditors say Hood and Holderness canvassed for Hood to be trustee and were defeated at the creditors meeting as the petition to sell precedes the adjourned meeting for a permanent trustee. The note on cranberries appears as an unrelated paragraph about eastern Massachusetts production near Cape Cod.
A $20,000 port receipts contest ends as mailed orders arrive. The note urges participation and warns against late submissions, emphasizing deadlines and process.
James T. Prince a prominent Atlanta life insurance executive died yesterday in Phoenix Arizona at age 41. He had sought health relief there since last September and will be buried in Atlanta with his wife and three children. His mother Mrs J M Crouch survived along with brothers in law Robert O Donnelly and Charles Coyen. The body is due in Atlanta next Sunday or Monday for interment.
Secretary Hester reports port receipts totaling 4,714,330 bales through December 26. Analysts anticipate the January figure will rise, but the exact amount remains uncertain due to weather and shipping delays.
Senator Tillman spoke on the Negro problem at the Springer Opera House in Columbus with a fair crowd despite rain. He defended his stance, attacked northern hypocrisy, and urged decisive action on Reconstruction. He toured the city with Mayor Chappell and planned future lectures as he warned of racial tensions ahead.
A man arrested in Troy Alabama on suspicion of being Lee Fort was identified as not Fort after arrival for identification. Virgie Douglass Knowles, ten months old, died at home on Roe Hill after bronchial pneumonia. Funeral and interment held at Hewlah Church near Waverly Alabama.
A last report notes port receipts through December 26 and cites FAL figures for 230 daigs. The inquiry asks what actions are planned for January 10 by the same office or authority.
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