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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
10
The text recalls a chaotic wartime scene with soldiers, injuries, and a hospital nurse or doctor assessing a wounded man. Mentions of a colonel, sergeant, and a close call suggest a vivid but unclear memory of combat, pain, and recovery after a gunshot or injury.
City officials hear rival petitions from Grace Church supporters and the Fourth Ward League over streetcar routes and service. The Fourth Ward League seeks to preserve current lines from Forrest Avenue to Auburn Avenue while restoring access. Grace Church backers urge keeping the present schedules. Committee will review Pryor Street and Whitehall connections amid disputed routes and incumbents on both sides.
Look upon the buying of diamonds in the light of an investment with careful judgment. Carelessness or hurried decisions risk overpaying and misjudging value, says a note from a source at 3f Whitehall Street pertaining to market guidance for investors.
The twenty fifth anniversary of Pope Leo XII's elevation is celebrated with a 9 o clock mass in Atlanta churches and Te Deum. Notes praise his conservative yet progressive stance and the growth of Catholic influence during his papacy. Lent observances in Atlanta include a schedule of sermons, fasts, and Holy Week services led by Fathers Jackson and Bazin, culminating in Easter celebrations with multiple masses.
Judge Newman granted a speedy hearing and voided the order restraining Georgia Mutual Life and State Mutual Life and Annuity from altering or disposing of assets. He refused to appoint a receiver. Campbell & Co. claimed Alabama agency for Georgia Mutual and sought damages over a reinsurance dispute. Plaintiffs chose to proceed at law, asserting State Mutual’s solvency to satisfy potential judgments.
The forecast expects rain today in Atlanta with unusual humidity. Yesterday featured high national pressure and a temperature rise of about 40 degrees, with wind peaking at 10 mph. Georgia stations report minimal fruit and vegetable crop damage from recent cold, while the Chattahoochee River recedes but could rise again with today's rain. no danger unless the 14-foot mark is reached at the pumping station.
Paris February 19 The hearing of banker Cattano s suit against the Humberts resumed with the court adjourning to Saturday for judgement. The assistant prosecutor M Lescouve urged leniency, a position viewed as favorable to acquittal of the prisoners.
A Southern passenger train on the Rome and Decatur branch narrowly escaped derailment after a monkey switch was thrown in West Rome. Engineer Bowles stopped the train in time, preventing a serious run off near the city.
Registration books for the city primary will close at 7 oclock Saturday night. The primary selects five City Council candidates and will be held next Thursday February 26. The general election is set for March 4.
An educational mass meeting will be held at the People's Tabernacle Sunday at 2 30 PM under Bishop Turner and other colored readers. Mayor Howell and city pastors will attend and speak on race questions related to Negro elevation. Morris Brown College industrial department benefits. program includes music, scripture, solos, and multiple speakers led by Rev H H Proctor and Rev J W Bowen among others. Bishop Turner to give benediction. The event aims to foster educational advance and race harmony with broad white support.
Judge William Newman will depart Atlanta Saturday night for a week long stay in Florida known as the Land of Flowers. He plans to return in time to complete the motion docket before the March term of the United States court following a strenuous current term. Assistant US Attorney C D Camp and Mrs Camp head to Birmingham to rest before the court's March term.
J A R Elliott a champion wing shot of the world arrives in Atlanta to give an exhibition at the Atlanta Gun Club near Lakewood this afternoon. Local experts will participate and a large crowd of sportsmen is expected. Special cars depart for the club at 2 3 and 4 o clock.
Charles Allen Healey a prominent Atlanta businessman and member of a leading family died at 4 30 am at his father in law R B Toy's home 16 Forrest Avenue after a long illness dating to 1900 He sought relief at Hot Springs in 1901 but showed no lasting improvement Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning with Mrs Healey's devotion during his illness noted.
Death recalls a popular Atlanta figure, Mr. Healey, aged about 30, after prolonged illness with Mrs. Healey, formerly Miss Mary Ethel Toy, devoted to him. He was a real estate officer and stockholder, member of Capital City and Piedmont Driving clubs, with strong family ties in Atlanta. Funeral at St Luke’s, Bishop Nelson to preside. if unavailable, clergy of the church. Also notes North Carolina bill to ban Christian Science and osteopathy.
The notice promotes title insurance for landowners and lenders, explaining how a warranty deed creates liability for title and how title insurance protects interests in properties facing deeds and conveyance issues. It emphasizes that any land transaction benefits from title insurance.
Title Guarantee and Trust Company operations related to the Empire Building in Atlanta are noted. The document references the company location and main office in the Empire Building, Atlanta, indicating a business or property matter tied to the firm.
Major Frank Callaway has been named general counsel for the Atlanta Terminal Company, handling legal matters for the new passenger station project while maintaining ties with the Southern. The move sparks talk of direct lines by Louisville and Nashville and Seaboard routes linking Atlanta with Marietta and Birmingham. Committees meet in Washington to address freight matters, and a rail semaphore device by J B Heyward gains praise. Mardi Gras travel swells demand on routes to New Orleans with extra trains and sleepers. The piece notes several rail executives visiting or returning to cities and a forthcoming New York freight interests dinner.
A promotional note for a new book by Hugh McHugh titled Back to the Woods. It describes the author known for works such as John Henry and Down the Lind with John Henry. The first edition is offered at 25,000 postpaid for 7 cents. Published by John M. Muller Co. in Atlanta, California.
J BE Earnest Jr returns from Kissimmee after his father Earnest dies a few hours after arrival. Age 69, resident of Florida since 1878, former Tennessee native. Confederate Army veteran. Confederate Veterans camps aid funeral. Survived by wife, three sons, two daughters, brother B Earnest of Fort Meade, sister Mia Sabra Warren of Atlanta.
William T. Newman Jr. is named assistant judge advocate general with major rank to replace Major Griffin, as state troops leadership shifts. State Entomologist W M Scott returns from Washington and New York with Agriculture Commissioner Stevens. Professor Scott heads to Macon for the Georgian Fruit Growers Association. Pension fund payouts near 800,000 remain, with 650,000 already distributed and school fund disbursements underway. Governor Terrell offers a one dollar reward for Jerry Lane Jr. in a Bulloch County murder case. prison farm operations at Milledgeville reported orderly. Stevens and Oil Inspector Bryant to return from Washington and New York engagements.
The battleship Indiana under Captain William H. Emory arrived in Pensacola Bay this morning to remain in port during Mardi Gras. She was detached from the squadron about 400 miles offshore and will be joined in ten days by the rest of the fleet including the new battleship Maine. The Indiana set anchor near the bar at 3 o'clock and began readying for port duties.
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