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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
10
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A terse OCR fragment notes a car event involving icy conditions and a fleeting moment near a natural setting. Readable details are limited but indicate a minor traffic moment with uncertain outcomes and no clear names or locations.
A fragmented 19th century notice discusses ward boundaries and street routes amid dispute. It references Forrest and Wah, urging cautious action to avoid injuring residents while denying rumors of harm and calling for orderly procedures on the ballot and registration.
Georgia House member Hon. C. C. Houston returns to Atlanta and expresses general support for proposed police board legislation while delaying full commitment pending discussions with Fulton county colleagues. Sen. Clark Howitt and other local members also weigh in as council positions may shift before the next assembly.
A vintage advertisement urges readers not to neglect a cough and to take Piso's Cure for consumption promptly. The message emphasizes availability at druggists and promotes early treatment.
Fire at Clifton Tennessee river destroyed the steamship City of Clifton tied to the wharf and a nearby lumber yard. About 43 000 dollars in loss, partly insured, with no lives reported. The vessel belonged to the St Louis and Tennessee River Packet Company and was a major river property.
The Industrial Record reports storms this week damaged turpentine boxes in the Pine Belt, with less than 2 percent of virgin boxes and about 1 percent of old boxes destroyed. Timber blown down will cut turpentine production significantly.
In Anniston, Alabama, February 20, B. Taylor shot and killed H. Jarrell, his brother in law, during a dispute at Taylor’s house. The trouble stemmed from Jarrell’s efforts to take Taylor’s wife home. Taylor fled to parts unknown.
Maier and Berkele, located at 34 Whitehall Street, offer a selection of engagement rings including solitaires, diamond clusters, and circlets, appealing to brides with varied styles and budgets.
Dan Cargyle alias M C Brooks admitted bank shortage at Winder Georgia and confessed to robbing the Blake California post office. He was sent to jail on 1500 bond awaiting federal court. U S authorities hold first call on the prisoner and seek the amount of the shortage amid a glitchy career history.
Superintendent of Schools W F Slaton, travel plans for Cinetrmati, has secured assurances from Atlanta hotels that lodging can host the National Education Association if they meet here next year. Mayor, board of education, city council, and the chamber of commerce back the bid. The Grand could serve as a convention hall, with 2500 delegates expected. Several southern cities also seek the meeting, but Atlanta appears favored. The Cincinnati gathering will draw strong southern representation.
Leslie's Weekly reports a Richmond trolley company fined for injuring city water and gas pipes by electrolysis. Investigators found underground electric leakage and pipes used as conductors by workers returning to the power house, corroding metal and wasting water. The piece suggests similar risk in New York and hints at wider social harm.
After spending two days in Kenoxvile Tennessee the majority of the legislature members who arrived on Wednesday morning left today for Nashville and other points in the state.
The Carnegie library dedication in Atlanta, set for February 28, is postponed due to J P Carnegie’s illness. Carnegie, visiting Cumberland Island, conveyed he is confined to the house for a time and canceling the engagement. Local trustees hope for a spring visit and plan a new date for the dedication.
Former Atlanta man B F Wyly traffic manager of the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Rapid Transit Co writes on inter urban electric railroads and their relation to steam lines. He argues electric traction expands travel, lowers fares, and spurs suburban growth benefiting steam railroads, while acknowledging unsettled industry understanding and the potential for electrified branches.
Tax collector Andy Stewart recounts a bizarre phone exchange with a caller claiming to be the devil. The caller derides Stewart’s belief the world improves, claims a 40 percent rise in business, and jokes about sending Stewart to a receiver, before ending the line. A courthouse joker is said to have staged the call.
Solemn services marked the pope's anniversary in Atlanta's Roman Catholic churches. At Immaculate Conception crowds received communion. 5 o'clock high mass. children from Sisters' schools honored. hymns Ecce Pastor Bonus and Holy God We Praise Thy Name led the rites. Sacred Heart held masses and benediction with Te Deum. Father Gunn oversaw the observance. officials included Rev J Hennessey and Very Rev EL Bazin.
John George a 50 year old farmer from Lawrence county Alabama drowned in a creek near Deestur February 20. The incident occurred while he was working in the area and rescue efforts followed. Local authorities investigating the drowning.
A buggy crossing 10 miles from Moulton ended in disaster as the horse and rider were swept down a creek and not located. George's body was recovered after search efforts.
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