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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
8
A garbled OCR fragment references WAN and Wry WAN and mentions a pie. The readable text is sparse with no clear event, date, or entities beyond generic terms.
A Philadelphia controversy surrounds a proposed Winnie Davis memorial tablet at Grace Temple. Opponents argue the Lost Cause symbol tarnishes memory of the Union era, while supporters urge reunion and acknowledge Davis as a patriotic figure. The dispute highlights sectional tensions and debates on Civil War memory and national unity.
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Murray named manager of the Atlanta office with long service and familiarity with the telegraph system. Mr Witt promoted to higher duties, recognized for faithful service. Both men praised as genial and popular with patrons of the company.
A columnist argues U S influence should open the South American market not by force but by sentiment. Europe and Germany profit from Latin imports, while American exporters lag. Urges stronger U S engagement with Venezuela’s neighbors to counter European monopoly and boost Latin American trade for 1903.
South Carolina police report three separate gangs of safe blowers at work across the state. A Charleston gang may be heading toward the city while raids continue in the Piedmont and along the Georgia line. detectives note gangs shadowed in Charleston but no local banks hit yet. Authorities suspect New England ties and carnival circuits as opportunities drive the spree.
Georgia's lack of a St Louis 1904 exhibit stirs a plea for state funding and a Georgia embassy. Cornelia reader I C Wade urges counties and cities to invest to showcase Georgia's agricultural and industrial strengths, arguing immigration gains from advertising and urging proactive promotion.
Judge John B. Phillips of the U S district court rules a foreign corporation may sue in federal court for an injunction. The Retail Clerks and Tailors unions had boycotted Schull & Jelly Furnishing Goods Co for keeping doors open after 6 and for sidewalk picketing. The firm sought an injunction after failing in state courts to obtain one, arguing it is a Colorado corporation. The unions contested federal jurisdiction and bona fide status.
Sidney James of Lewisburg NC died in a Philadelphia hospital from a morphine overdose. He was about forty five, found unconscious, with letters in his possession indicating his age and family in Lewisburg. A note in the article appears garbled with additional stray text.
The American Economic Association held its fourth session with debates on open and union shops. Henry White of the United Garment Workers outlined the shift from permissive openness to union membership as a standard, arguing both sides regarding non union members and employer discretion. Other speakers, including Samuel B. Donnelly and John Mitchell, joined the discussion on the aims of organized labor and the balance between wages, property, and public policy.
Georgia Treasurer R E Park prepares January interest checks totaling about 160000 for registered bonds while coupon payments are available at banks or the state treasury. Nearly two thirds of the state bonded debt is owned by Georgia residents, with registration speeding protection for holders.
London reports a St. Petersburg tale that the Hague conference arose from a spiritual seance. Emperor Nicholas allegedly received a call urging him to pursue world peace.
Atlanta Baptist ministers adopt a program for a week of prayer beginning January 5. Activities include noon sessions at Rescue Mission and City Missions with speakers from local churches and missions. Each day features different topics such as Our City Churches Our Sunday Schools Our Prayer Meetings and Religion in Our Homes.
Frank Logan, jailed after December 6 arrest at the Salvation Army lodging house, refutes a prior Constitution claim that Captain Mot knew of gambling. He states he did not confess and questions the captain’s knowledge. Blount, cited as the confessor, claims others will corroborate.
Wartford Conn December 29 A certificate of organization of the Alabama Steel and Wire Corporation of this city has been filed with the secretary of state. Authorized capital stock is 5 million dollars divided into 60 000 shares with half as preferred stock. No cash has been paid in. 6963 shares each of the preferred stock have been acquired.
New York December 29 The Pennsylvania railroad has begun building at South Elizabeth New Jersey a large system of hot houses and conservatories to nurture shrubs trees plants flowers and exotics for use in gardens at stations along the New York and Pittsburgh divisions and for offices and special occasions The plan includes planting miles of track with shade trees and creating spring and summer gardens at stations along the line to a more extensive extent than before.
City Baptist pastors voiced support for the National Association of Charities and Correction during a morning meeting. Resolutions adopted unanimously urge cooperation and a committee to present the matter to the Southern Baptist convention ahead of the Atlanta convention in May.
The Governor Bob Taylor lecture at the Grand Opera House was postponed last night. The event, arranged for the benefit of the Dicks, was canceled by the organizer for reasons given, with a new date set for April 17 and refunds to be issued at the box office.
A suit filed in the circuit court seeks 200 damages from Richard Heard doing business as the Mascagni Opera Company. Plaintiffs Chamberlain Harrington Kindt claim a contract to stage Mascagni in Burlington Muscatine Davenport Keokuk Iowa Peoria and Rock Island was violated due to illness and nonperformance. The action cites altered promises and seeks assumpsit damages.
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