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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1902

Page

10

Delay Not Due To Nashville Chattanooga And St Louis Railways

Governor Candler is assured by Charles E. Harman that delays in building a new Atlanta depot are not caused by differences with the Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis lessee of the Western and Atlantic. President Thomas confirms no correspondence with other roads on the depot matter and that his January 14 letter supports the state’s plan to build a union passenger station.

Southern Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Western and Atlantic Candler Charles E. Harman Contra Mr. Harman Nashville Depot Commission Thomas Chattanooga and Whitehall Loyd Streets Atlanta T W Thomas

Tonal Districts Apportionment Plans Near Final Form

Mississippi apportionment committee nears completion after three weeks of sessions. Proposed districts list counties by number, with districts spanning from Akira Itawamba to Warren Yazoo and others. The Buffalo party travels from Kingston Jamaica to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.

Sissisippi Jackson Miss Akira Itawamba Lee Lowndes Monroe Oktibbeha Noxaber Prentiss Tishomingo Benton DeSoto Lafayette Marshall Panota Tallahatchie Simpson Lawrence Coviictten Tones Wayne Greene Perry Marion Pearl River Hancock Harrison Claiburne Capiah Franklin Jefferson Lincoln Adams Wilkinson Amite Pike Warren Yazoo Madigen Hinds Rankin Sharkey Itsaquens Buffalo Mardi Gras Washington Hiingston Jamaica New Orleans

Our Cut Glass Showcases Expert Cutting Brilliance

CIT GLASS presents Our Cut Glass highlighting expert cutting and brilliant sparkle. It promotes designs for table use and wedding gifts.

Georgia candidates enter crowded legislative field in many counties

Georgia politicians begin broadcasting announcements across weekly papers as primary races loom alongside the state contest. Judge J. Williams of Ware joins W. M. Toomer in Decatur County race, with Colonel Robert R. Terrell of Whigham praised as mayor and likely candidate. Decatur County may send two reps. Byron B. Bower Jr seeks Senate seat. Georgia veterans plan to travel to Dallas for Confederate reunion, with General Clement A. Evans noting strong turnout. Fertilizer sales lag behind last year due to high provisions and idle land, while the governor race remains unsettled awaiting party primary nominations.

J. 3. Whams Ware County Wayetosa Judge Willams W. M. Toomer Toomer Atlanta Robert R. Terrell Whigham Decatur County Bainbridge Coronel Terrell Decatur Byron B. Bower, Jr Senate Dallas Tex Clement A. Evang Georgia Division Georgia Evans Dans Texas O. B. Stevens Department of Agriculture Bainbridge Democrat Lke Democrat Sparta Ishmaelite Jim Smith Oglethorpe Griffin News Est Glenn Wetill

Public affairs notes report reelection, incidents, and events

Board of Water Commissioners to reelect Colonel Park Woodward as water superintendent and W R K Dimmick as secretary for two years. Mayor Mims signs January apportionment. Scott Thompson, a Southern Road brakeman, injured in Belt Junction collision and recovering. others hurt also on road. Attorney for the Deihl estate seeks $5,689.45 against a former guardian. Professor Henry Van Dyke to lecture in Atlanta. Concert at Phillips & Crew's hall to fund Kirkwood mission chapel. Dominican mission at Church of the Immaculate Conception attracts Protestants and Catholics. Dr S L Morris joins Southern Presbyterian home mission committee. Mangum Street death from apoplexy. funeral at Resaca. Police chief's vagrancy crusade reduces street crime. Moffett, a Black bootblack, survives railroad accident. Passion Play lecture attracts Irish community. Juvenile dramatic society plans April entertainment. Botany study rising in high schools. George Isaacs injured by dynamite blast at rock pit.

Mims Finance Committee of Council Scott Thompson Belt Junett Thad Henry van Dyke Princeton Atlante van Dyke Atlanta Phillips & Crew Music Hall Mission Chapel Kirkwood Walton

Officials chosen for big Atlanta exhibit meeting

At the Atlanta Manufacturers Association general committee meeting in the chamber of commerce officers were elected. J K Orr was named president and R T Conley first VP with Samuel D Jones second VP W G Cooper secretary and H T Inman treasurer. A site for the exhibit was discussed including the old capitol lot free for 30 days and the Julius Brown building as a possible venue. A location committee was formed to report next meeting.

Atlanta Manufacturers' Association Chamber of Commerce Samuel Kaufman Mr. Gholstin Mr. Orr Samuel Gholstin Lyman Hall E. H. Inman H. L. Schlesinger David Kaufman Tve J. K. Orr R. T. Conley Samuel D. Jones W. G. Cooper Tar H. T. Inman Schlesinger Hall School of Technology Tis Captain Hall Atlanta M. Cooper John 8. Owens Manufacturers' Association Capitol Marietta Forsyth Streets Fire Department Orr Julius Brown Pryor and Wall Streets Samuel D Jones L. Gholstin H L Schlesinger J.P Stevens R. A. Hemphill W. G Cooper

Snow Expected This Afternoon With Brief Storm Likely

The weather bureau warns of snow this afternoon or tonight with a likely brief storm. Temperatures drop from 24 degrees to 19 as the snowfall is expected to begin in the afternoon and may be followed by rain or a switch to snow if the weather remains cold.

Weather Bureau At & O'Clock

Churchmen in Convention at National Federation Meet

About seventy five ministers from nearly all denominations gathered in Washington for the second annual conference of the National Federation of Churches and Christian Workers. Several speeches were delivered by prominent private citizens. Dr. L. C. Barnes of Pittsburgh urged that ecclesiastical union is impossible and that cooperative religious work is the best path to effectiveness.

Iyeunss Washington National Federation of Churches and Christian Workers L. C. Barnes Pittsburg

Doctors Endorse Postum Food Coffee and Grape Nuts

Gloucester physician Dr. William Hale promotes Postum Food Coffee as a healthful replacement for coffee. He cites relief for nervous disorders and lists six patients improved under Postum and Grape Nuts guidance, stressing boiled preparation to bring out color and flavor.

William Hale Pleasant Street Gloucester Main

Atlanta Man for Chaplain at Southern Federal Prison

Dr. Tullius C. Tupper of Atlanta was appointed chaplain of the Southern federal prison after a competitive campaign. The $1,500 post drew applicants from Georgia and the South, with Attorney General Knox delivering the final decision amid strong endorsements from bishops, ministers, and public figures. The veteran minister, a former army chaplain and long-time Atlanta resident, was praised for his frank, magnetic nature and loyal support of local interests.

Washington Tullias C. Tupper Atlanta Georgia South Knox Tupper Dr. Tupper T. C. Tupper Elsenhart Leavenworth Kans St. Philips Church North Caroline St Lukes Church Intervats Place

Ruth Coker seeks divorce in Superior Court over cruelty

In a recent session Ruth Coker filed for divorce from James Erwin Coker alleging habitual drunkenness and cruel treatment after their September 23, 1800 marriage and separate living since last fall. Attorneys Kilpatrick and McClelland represent her.

Ruth Coker Kilpatrick & McClelland James Erwin Coker

Two Infants Die of Pneumonia in Alabama Town

Felix Walker, two weeks ill with pneumonia, dies at Alexander City home. This is the second child in the Walker family to die in twenty days from pneumonia. The February 4 report notes the infant’s death as a special dispatch from the Alabama town.

Alexander City Ala Felix BE. Walker

Adrift With Her Babes in Police Barracks

Mrs Martha J Blackburn with three children sought shelter at Atlanta police barracks after her husband died in Tennessee leaving her without money or home. She fears losing her children if she cannot find work and vows to sacrifice them if necessary, while police arrange a bed for the night and seek aid. Her plight earns sympathy as a judge of her devotion and desperation.

Martha J. Blackburn G. W. Blackburn Ducktown Tenn Gainesville Atlanta Habersham County Georgia Marian Bahnefeld

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