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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1902
Page
6
January saw 5.71 inches of rain, nine rainy days, and a dry spell with no rain at the start. Forecaster Marbury explains atmospheric waves, high and low pressure, and cyclonic activity influencing the foggy, persistent wet spell in Atlanta.
Roanoke Va January 31 Charles E Farrell Jr announced formation of a large coal firm to buy most operations on the Norfolk and Western line west of Thecherfields. The Pearl Coal Company is now organized with E Farrell as general manager and officers Ian A Clark president Co S Sands treasurer and C D Jenkins secretary. Five operations under Pearl Coal Mining include Pearl Camp Branch Freeport Trympia and Union with offices at Mingess Va.
A New American Glass offers table stemware wine and water glasses goblets and finger bowls. The glass is described as superior to Bohemian ware and burned with gold in exquisite patterns. New art glass etched in colors is also featured with unique designs. Ideal wedding gift selections.
Col J H Estill, the south Georgia candidate for governor, says he declared no second choice and has no second preference. A Jesup dispatch claims Dupont Guerry heard Estill favored him. Estill clarifies he made no such declaration and will remain in Dublin until votes counted. Franklin in race for speaker. Boyen Wright arrives to take attorney general post. Terrell’s gubernatorial bid lauded in Swainsboro Pine Forest notes.
The Fulton Club, once a prominent social hub with headquarters in the Austell building, enters voluntary bankruptcy in U S court. Receiver Paul E. Johnson took charge on creditor request as assets total about 4100 with liabilities around 24,600. Club expenses outrun income monthly, debts unresolved, and reorganization unlikely.
The Board of Health discussed creating six sanitary districts each with an inspector under two mounted inspectors. Seven wards would gain ward representation. at least one inspector from every ward, plus others citywide, at the next election. Health Officer Kennedy reported 28 000 points used in the recent vaccination drive and costs of virus and physician payment. Dr Pierce planned council action for emergency funds. A circular to physicians to report tuberculosis promptly and births in the city was also proposed.
Huntsville Alabama January 21 special. The Huntsville Bar Association met and adopted resolutions protesting any change in where the United States court sits in the city. Lawyers are aroused over the Underwised bill in congress and the bar association has addressed letters to bars in northern Alabama towns seeking cooperation to defeat the measure.
Six new portraits of eminent Georgians were added to the Boys High School art gallery. The 10:30 am ceremony drew a large crowd as students and residents heard speeches by Rev. J. E. Dickey on Bishop Candler and others, with pupils narrating histories of the figures. Twenty three paintings now adorn the hall, with General Robert E. Lee among the notable works.
Nashville Tenn January 31 Special The grand lodge of Masons elects officers with Most Worshipful Grand Master John R Smith Tren ton deputy E P McQueen London senior grand warden James L Sloan Linden junior grand warden J W Irwin Savannah secretary John B Garrett Nashville treasurer N S Woodard Knoxville appointments include First Worshipful Chaplain W B Holmes Nashville senior grand deacon John W Darby Covington junior grand deacon John F Murphy Sparta grand marshal H H Reams Trenton grand sword bearer J H Parrott Morristown grand steward W H Lancaster Labellaville grand purserivant Harry Edwards Savannah grand follower B A Phillips Nashville
Judge Tuley assigns Elmer Washburn as receiver for Zion race industries under a bond of 700000. The decision, sought by Samuel Stevenson, finds Dowie’s church a mix of religion and business and orders Stevenson to recover at least 100000 from Dowle or the lace industries, noting undue influence in the transfer of property.
Health Board moves to fix daily wages for six flushers at 1.50 a day with a 2.00 mayor for the foreman and to pay weekly. If rain prevents duties, chiefs may assign work to ensure full weekly pay. A clerk at 50 a month is authorized for Health Officer Kennedy.
A city council committee plans to petition the county commissioners next Wednesday to allow the city recorder to send juvenile offenders to the county reformatory. The special council committee, chaired by Councilman Beck, formed a delegation including Mayor Livingston Mims, judges, pastors, doctors, and several council members to present the request.
Low round trip fares via A W P railroad for Mardi Gras period February 4 to 11, with final limit February 15. Through dining cars and sleeper service, two daily trains Atlanta to New Orleans at 5:30 am and 4:20 pm. Reservations urged at N Pryor street office. Special extension terms and agent contacts included.
Jackson Mississippi January Indictments handed to Phil A Bush banker Senatobia and Armistead president of a Memphis bank by Hinds county grand jury tied to ex State Treasurer Stowers and Cashier Ratford. They face charges of embezzling state funds totaling 164000 with hearings expected next week as continuances are sought.
Abbeville South Carolina January sheriff Lion of this county brought in four men from Calhoun Falls suspected of robbing the Due West postoffice. They are named J. W. Casey of Boston Gus Breed of Baltimore Joe Allora and W. H. Brooks of Wilmington. They are in jail awaiting verification by Postoffice Agent George Smith.
Fitchmond Va January 1 The constitutional convention reports a productive day with Meiers Waters and Meredith named to the final revision committee. The agriculture committee report is adopted with changes proposing electing the agriculture commissioner by voters and a four year term. The board of soil culture remains with minimal changes except the president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute may join as a member.
Tuscaloosa Alabama January 31 special Ben Durrett the man sentenced to hang for the murder of Pinkie Miller appealed to the supreme court and has been granted a respite of several months
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