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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
6
Severe debate erupts as the Ministerial Alliance of Salt Lake City adopts a report alleging ongoing polygamy among Mormons. The document cites growth, colonization goals, and public teachings while two church leaders deny the charges and defend the faith amid constitutional amendment push.
Mrs Julia Elmer Brewster Brick, died age 80 in Brooklyn February 3. Her will filed today leaves a large part of her nearly $1 million estate to charities she supported for 50 years. The bulk goes to the Joseph K Brick Agricultural Industrial and Normal School at Edgecomb County North Carolina. The American Missionary Association will administer the bequest. The school honors her husband who died long ago and educates Black boys and girls.
Parisians and thousands of suburban visitors celebrated Mardi Gras with bright sunshine and springlike weather. Boulevards bustled with revelers, cafe tables filled with spectators, and masqueraders provided lively entertainment as confetti coated sidewalks and roads well into the night.
In Ralagh North Carolina on February 11 a white man named Gainor was held to appear in federal court at New Bern on charges of moonshining. The witness John Caton was shot Saturday night by an unknown assailant. District Attorney Tarry Skinner dispatched a detective to Aurora to investigate the killing.
The News of the Mormon church denounces ministerial association reports as misleading and false. It asserts plural marriage was not taught by church authorities and that men who contracted such marriages must support their families, or be seen as violators of their covenants.
Violent clash between followers of Captain George W. Streeter and rival claimants over land east of Lake Shore Drive Chicago ends with watchman Frank Kirk mortally wounded. Police arrest Streeter and others as the struggle continues amid gunfire. Kirk dies at Passavant Memorial Hospital.
A Brussels disturbance over universal suffrage required cavalry to disperse socialist rioters who blocked approaches to the chamber of deputies and the palace. Socialist deputies exited to cheers as their leader urged continued agitation, warning of revolution if universal suffrage is delayed.
Seattle reports a bold plan by Collector J Wiley to halt pelagic sealing by foreign and Canadian vessels. The letter directs Unalaska officials to deny port water or fuel, treat violators as poachers, and only permit minimal relief to limp home if truly distressed. A separate note: Harrisburg reports Saline County Bank in Stone Fort robbed of 3000 dollars. bloodhounds pursued but lost the trail after about four miles.
Engineer William Jackson of engine No 69 admits he dozed at the throttle before the collision with a stock train between Haysville and Agnew on the Plittsboro Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad. A drover was killed and another man injured as the caboose was struck. He says he was on duty thirteen hours and recalls nothing after Osborne.
New York Life reports an astonishing six week total of fifty three million dollars in new insurance policies marking a strong start to the year. The milestone comes as the company celebrates the tenth anniversary of John A BecGall's presidency with President McCall receiving congratulations from nationwide officials and agents.
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia will sail on Saturday for the United States as planned unless President Roosevelt desires the trip to be postponed. Emperor William and the prince have sent messages to Roosevelt. Henry initially favored postponement but was advised the visit remains official to the United States.
Hon Dupont Guerry continues his speech making tour with new material planned for voters at Wadley on Feb 32 Millen on Feb 13 Waynesboro on Feb 14 Statesboro on Feb 15 Alderman Wilder Out of Bed for Council Vote in Bond Election Macon Ga Feb 11 Special report Alderman Wilder who had pneumonia attended council after weeks in bed and voted early in bond election while still weak
The Macon Elks lodge will depart tomorrow for Americus where they will be met by delegations from other lodges in the state and install an Elk lodge tomorrow night.
A dubious testimonial listing cured patients from Richmond Virginia to Fredonia Alabama touts Botanic Blood Balm. It alleges relief from blood poison, bone pain, pimples, ulcers, itching, hair loss, and even a nose and face cancer. The ad invites readers to write for free medical advice and orders.
Rome Ga February 11 Special. Two Rome citizens traveled to Barnesville to verify The Tribune’s charges about the Pike county dispensary. Mevin’s adverse report claims profits were misused, books missing, and city finances harmed, while Neel counters with officials’ denial and reports of dispensary profits aiding city improvements. The dispute shapes next Tuesday’s election over the dispensary’s fate.
Barnesville residents endorse the dispensary as operated, calling it the safest and most satisfactory solution to the whisky question. The statement lists mayor B Smith aldermen and merchants as supportive, praising management and urging continued use of the system.
Mardi Gras in Natchez featured a brilliant day with sublime weather and sixteen moving tableaux depicting The Holidays. King Dr J C French and queen Miss Retta Lillard led the pageantry amid lavish gold and silver decorations and metallic paints.
American delegates in Seres Macedonia resume talks with Bulgars after failed ransom negotiations for abducted missionary Ellen M Stone and her companion Madame Tsilka. The effort aims to secure their release and end the diplomatic standoff amid ongoing pressure on the captors.
The Tennessee Valley Medical Society gathered in Huntsville with about forty physicians in attendance. Felix Baldridge of Huntsville presided. Several papers on medical subjects were presented and the visitors were entertained at a smoker that evening.
Boston February 11 Lincoln birthday observances in Tremont Temple honored Abraham Lincoln with speakers General Daniel Sickles General Joseph Wheeler and General Oliver Howard Also discussed Lincoln university and education for mountaineers of Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia In Cumberland Gap Lincoln Memorial University directors led the event and planned fundraising.
London February 11 King Edward VII presided at his first levee since accession at St James Palace noon today an exceptionally brilliant function. Those known to the king kissed his hand rather than kneeling as in the Victoria era. The king selected who kissed his hand by offering his palm downward.
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