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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
10
The city council changed police rules to shift authority from the board to the chief of police. Chief Ball says the move does not hinder him, praises the board as wise counsellors, and promises to continue providing Atlanta with strong police service with consultation from commissioners.
A young man was dragged by a rope looped around him after a tramcar motioned along Whitehall Alabama, pedestrians froze as the vehicle rolled, the man freed himself, thanked the conductor, claimed his missing watch, and reboarded the car. Witnesses called the incident miraculous with judge remarks and local chatter followed.
The new locket is round with raised figure work and offered in French gray rose gilt and solid gold. A selection of beautiful varieties is available for admirers of novelty jewelry.
Mrs. Joseph Dick reports a sensational bigamy case to police claiming her husband Joseph Dick married a second woman under a misrepresented name after marrying her in Knoxville. She seeks his return rather than prosecution, while police pursue Dick who is believed in Atlanta.
The body of T H Malone was taken to Calhoun Georgia yesterday afternoon for interment after dying Monday night at his room in the Grant House. He had worked with the Chamberlin Johnson Dubos Company for nearly sixteen years and was a floorwalker at his death. He is survived by sisters in Mississippi Dalton New York and other relatives. Pallbearers included Oscar West E K Lilly Rawson Johnson Edgar Park George Jones Fierce Hamilton W M Bennett and Sam Bradford.
The body of Mrs Amanda Lester found in a swamp near Weston Georgia on Monday was brought to Athens en route to burial. The death mystery ends as officials say she died from exhaustion and fright while trying to reach her sister Mrs Dallah Dismuies. An adopted son A B Weaver and nephew Steve Purnell accompanied the body along with Mr and Mrs A J Mayfield. The report notes no further details.
The Fulton county reformatory will be formally opened today receiving its first inmates four white youths from the Tower. Francis Gee South James Ragsdale John Groves and Warro Kernon aged 11 to 1? years will stay until age 21 or earlier discharge. South was jailed for forgery by Judge John H. Candler. others by Judge A E Calhoun. They depart from Wig prison at noon for the reformatory aboard the 125 oclock Central Railroad suburban train with officials Means and Turner.
A reader recalls chronic heart and stomach pains tied to coffee. After stopping coffee for weeks and switching to Posttin, the pains vanish and sleep improves, suggesting coffee’s lingering effects on the body.
A Georgia man linked to the Cupid Cream Company is said to have cashed many checks, some returned unpaid, and disappeared with the firm’s checkbook. Police seek Thomas organ Walker of Maxwelton described as good looking and glib. a detective is on the case as warrants await.
In a filed suit F T Chambers sues M D Eubanks for 9500 damages alleging malicious prosecution over a September 23 warrant for larceny that led to Chambers being bound over to criminal court. It claims the grand jury returned no bill, the bond was set by the defendant and attorney, and the action damaged Chambers’ reputation. Attorney Sidney C Tanp filed the suit.
Assistant Postmaster T Blodgett assumes control of the Atlanta post office at the request of Major Smyth's sureties. He has served in the office for fifteen years and will conduct affairs until further notice, bringing familiarity and steady handling of official business during the postmaster's absence.
Dr R M Cunningham of Easle announces himself as a candidate for the democratic nomination for lieutenant governor under the new constitution. He declares strong support for Governor Jelks and aims to back Jelks interests in the county, likely securing strong local backing.
The trial of Albert P. Patrick in New York heard Charles F. Jones, Rice’s Houston-based valet, testify he was recruited to draft a letter to James Rice implying a Texas settlement. Jones described Patrick’s plan to have Holt sign a settlement and reveal a $500 payment with a $250,000 incentive, saying he refused to swear falsely.
Selma Alabama authorities report in State v Will Hurrig a Begro found guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced by Judge Mabry to be hanged on March 28 for killing a 40 year old negro girl with a large stick on the western city outskirts. Walter Bailey also faces execution for murder with a scheduled hanging on March 10.
Huntsville Alabama February 18 Special The Dallas Avenue Baptist church has extended a call to Rev H E Rice of New Market offering him the pastorate Rev Rice has intimated he will accept He is one of the best known ministers in the Liberty Baptist Association
Water supply teams began shutting off water to over thirty homes with condemned meters not replaced by new iron meters. The city furnishes meters at ten dollars, though cost is higher, and many residents rushed to secure replacements before shutoffs. The move follows a 30 day deadline that was ignored and has overwhelmed the water office with applications.
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