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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1902

Page

6

Havana Post Interview Triggers American Cuba Debate

The Havana Post reports Dr. W W Landrum pastor of First Baptist Atlanta gave an interview to The Constitution on American methods in Cuba, provoking indignation talks in Havana. Landrum defends his stance noting that American influence is not equal to Christianizing Cuba, and warns that bad Americans can harm religion more than good ones can help.

Havana Post W. W. Landrum First Baptist Church Cuba Havana Drew Landrum Landrum Southern Baptist Convention Baptist Missions Atlanta the Post Dr. Landrum Sammora Jess America Herman Cube Smelt Sam Sam Jones

Terrell Faces Railroad Ties and Gubernatorial Race

The Canton speech by Hon. James M. Terrell emphasized his no-railroad-official or attorney ties, portraying him as fair to corporations and people alike. The article contemplates Colonel James M. Smith’s potential gubernatorial entry and forecasts Terrell’s strong north Georgia support, with campaign plans across Dooly and south Georgia.

Ho. J. M. Terrell Canton Terrell Georgia Rattraads Colonel Smith James M. Smith Oglethorpe Polticians Mr. Terrell Dubignon Fleming G. duBignon North Georgia du Bignon

Visiting RR M C A delegates gather for Atlanta conference

At 8 p m in the association rooms 441/2 East Alabama Street a large group of RR M C A delegates from Blue Ridge Ga met with Helen Gould aboard the car Atalanta The meeting highlighted the scope of RR Y M C A work in Atlanta and praised W A Waggoner the RR Y M C A secretary for expanding railway employee welfare amid a 4000 strong local membership.

Association Rooms Alabama Street Blue Ridge Charlies A. Wickersham Atlanta and West Point Railway Wickersham W. A. Vaughn W. J. Tracy A. Montgomery Southern Express Company H. O. Williams W. IL. Tracy W A Waggoner Helen Gould Atlanta W. A. Waggoner

Officers raid crap game near East Point

County policemen Wright and Oliver busted a crap game in a house on the old Hill place, arresting Lon Jones and Dan Parks. Dice and money seized. prisoners to be tried before Judge Calhoun. Jones and Parker previously charged with killing a man in East Point Christmas, claim accident. Wright reportedly to be drydocked at Cavite after Wright raised and towed to harbor.

Wright Oliver East Point Lon Jones Dan Parks Old Hill Williikely Calhoun Couge Jones Parker Killins

Spencer Heads to Atlanta Depot Conference

President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway arrives for a Wednesday morning conference with depot commission in the governor's office. Railroad leaders from five of six systems will attend, with Southern and Central opposing the present site and the lessee of the Western and Atlantic. The session aims to resolve depot location and future terms as Governor Candler seeks a decision.

Samuel Spencer Southern Railway Company Atlanta Spencer Candler J. W. Thomas Nashville, Chattanooga St. Louis J F. Hanson Central of Georgia C. A. Wickersham West Point The Georgia Railroad Seaboard Air Line Western and Atlantic Southern Central

Vreland Explains Plan To Seize Metropolitan Property

New York February 16 President H H Vreland of the Metropolitan Street Railroad Company issued a statement on a proposed plan by the Metropolitan Securities Company to take control. The plan envisions raising 30 million and spending 423 million to acquire a lease and assets, with substantial funds directed to improvements and development of New York transit facilities.

Securities Company New York H. H. Vreland Metropolitan Street Railroad Company Metropolitan Securities Company Metropolitan Treasury Third Avenue

Fight at an Indian dance turns deadly in Ocmulgee

At an Ocmulgee Indiana dance on February 164 Wiley Johnson a Creek and Bill Scott an Ouchee fought and were fatally stabbed. More than twenty others including Indians and negroes were hurt. Policeman Davis struggled to quell the disturbance and called for aid.

Ocmulgee Ind. T Wiley Johnson Bill Scott Davis

Hindoo twin Dordica dies after tuberculosis

Dordica Hindoo twin, separated from Radica by a February 9 operation, died at 7 o'clock this morning from tuberculosis related convulsions. Radica remains unaware of Dordica's death and shows improvement, while pension checks for Confederate veterans in Ware County were distributed to about sixty-two veterans, with most payments around $65.

Hindoo Paris Dordica Radica Cordica Waycross Warren Lott Ware County Judge Lott

Austrians Clash With American Foreman At Santa Rosa

Austrians employed on a Surfacing gang near the Peros river opened fire on the American foreman, forcing a retreat to a bridge under heavy gunfire. No serious injuries reported. Twenty seven Austrians arrested and to stand trial tomorrow.

Santa Rosa W. Mex Peros

Irish Envoys Host New York Reception at Academy of Music

In New York on February 1, Irish Envoys W H K Redmond and Joseph Devlin, representatives of the United Irish League, were greeted by Irish Americans at the Academy of Music. The league reported subscriptions exceeding 5600 and the gathering featured speeches by W Bourke Cochran, Redmond, and others.

New York H. K. Redmond Joseph Devlin United Irish League Academy of Music League W. Bourke Cochran Mr. Redmond

Seports Unfounded in Curscag Island News

Unfounded reports from Feb ruarly 16 claim that German cruisers Veneta Falkse and Dutch crater Utrecht left UoGuaves today. Seports GP recute Keturheresgue La i Suayra are without foundation.

Veneta Falkse Utrecht UoGuaves Seports GP

Rural Delivery Change Sparks Washington House Fight

Washington reports the House post offices committees favor a shift to contracting rural free delivery routes, opposed by post office officials. Colonel Livingston and Representative Brownlow challenge the plan, arguing salary-based carriers ensure quality service and warning against star route graft and mail handling risks. A second item notes census clerks in Georgia face layoffs, with a list of Georgians named for potential permanent status and a separate small-claims bill awarding sums to Georgians for wartime property.

Washington House Congress Post Office Department Livingston Brownlow Tennessee Olonel Livingston Census Bureau Senate M. O Adamps Edgar S. Allen Wiliam P. Arnold Beverly B. Berrett L. Barton Charles E. Benn Rufus B. Burch William Candler R. M. Cheshire Mary P. Colcocs Rowland E. Colcock Blanche E. Darby Thomas M. Dent Robert L. Dodd H. H. Doyal W. D. Ferguson F. C. Ferrell Biliam Forrester John I. Fullwoo Eugenia A. Furse Carrie B. Gable Bertha Gibson Oscar H. Gordon J. C. Heartsell Arabelle K. Horne Juanita M. Kendrick Mary L. Kiddoo Tallulah ¥. Lang C. S. Leftwich John F. Little Annie Lyle Meta T. McLaws Mary B. Mann Barrice Milken John J. Mitchell Lifian M. Moody Corinne T. Nair David V. Norwood Florence Smith James T. Speer Mary R. Sperr Lizzie HH. Thweatt Butler Toomba Charles E. Walton Mrs Julia Wellborn Martha W. Williams Vera @. Winn Georgia Spain Macon James H. Butner J. H. Bowen American National Bank W. G. Solomon John W. Smith R. F. Cowan Sheik C. B. Willingham Henry B. King J. R. Montgomery A. L. Dodge Chatham Artillery J. W. Golden August Gerzikowski F. M. Butner E. P. Lawson E L. Mastick Mr. J. O'Leary Alfred Miller Meyera and Richardson Mary E Morrizon Roderick RF. Riley Charles O’connell John Lady John Jerden H. L. Groth J. T W. L. Broom Andres Bradley Janne C Gordon Mies A. E. Roesel J. R. Peters T. W. and Gordon Lee J. B. Dixon Lee & Gordon Mill Company S. H. Martin City of J. W. Stanp J. B Beaver D. H. Devereaux State of Georgia W. A. Huff T. N. Woolfolk

Texarkana Congressman John L Sheppard Critically Ill

Washington February 16 Representative John L Sheppard of Texarkana Texas is critically ill in his apartments there after an early day attack of heart failure and kidney trouble He was unconscious for the remainder of the day and Stamford was summoned to Washington by telegraph for assistance.

Texas Washington John L. Sheppard Texarkana Tex Stenpard

Tragedy at Helena Mining Leader Ends in Double Death

Harold M. Cole assistant superintendent at the Helena smelter dies by self inflicted wound after shooting wife Olive Mayne Cole who is mortally wounded at their Helena residence. Letters found at scene hint at motive. Cole a prominent Montana mining figure formerly with a New York background and Columbia College graduate.

Cole Harold M. Cale Helena Montana New York Columbia College

Notable metallurgist joins major firms. dies aged 34

The subject served as chief assayer for Livingston Smelting and Reduction Company at Wickes before joining East Helena corporation. He was 34 years old and left relatives in Josey City. He had no children.

Livingston Smelting and Reduction Company Wickes East Helena Corporation Josey City

Indian Chief Lorenzo Attacks Colombian Forces Twice

A prisoner escaped from a Liberal camp and reported that Indian chief Lorenzo attacked government troops at Agua Dulce under General Castro, was defeated, and later repulsed again after reinforcements from General Herrera. Government gun boats searched for the Nicaraguan Momotombo believed carrying supplies to the Liberals.

Colombia Panama Herrera Lorenzo Castro Agua Dulce Momotombo

Woman Burned to Death in New York Apartment Blaze

In New York on February 16 Mrs. Virginia Suret aged 50 was burned to death in her apartment. Her husband Victor and boarder Police Officer Blessing were severely burned while trying to extinguish the flames from the kitchen stove. Mr Suret's recovery remains uncertain.

New York Virginia Suret Victor

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