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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1903

Page

4

Job Printers May Walk Out Over Open Shop Move

A threatened general strike looms in city job printing offices after employers move to open shops. Union leaders warn that hiring nonunion workers could trigger widespread walkouts, while several shops deny or minimize notices. Union officials say the action may force unions to honor a pledge against nonunion staffing.

Elier Union of Nim Sie Ui Erty Districht Foote & Dave Kircatter Doote & Davies Printing House Foo Hoote George W. Harrison Franklin Printing Company Franklin Ostock M. F. LaHatte LaHatte Printing Company Eit

Powder Mill Explosion Kills Four, Injures Fifteen Near Turk

A blast at the Laitin Rand Powder Company plant at Turk, miles south of ore, killed four men and wounded fifteen others two fatally. The explosion marks the fourth incident since the works began in 183%.

Laitin & Rand Powder Company Turk

Election by historians at Southern History Association meeting

At the seventh annual meeting in Washington on February 27 officers were chosen including President General M J Wright and vice presidents General M C Butler Colonel George A Porterfield Thomas Nelson Page President Woodrow Wilson and others. The memory of Dr J L M Curry was honored, succeeding W L Wilson as first president of the association.

Southern Association Washington Southern History Association M J Wright M C Butler George A Porterfield Thomas Nelson Page Woodrow Wilson S Pasco Thomagy H Clark Colyer Merriwether J L M Curry W. L Wilson Association

Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure Ad Promises Safe Health

A testimonial touts Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure as remedies for nerve and heart ailments. The letter from T R Crawford of Center Texas claims weight gain and improved sleep, appetite, and vigor after using the products, urging readers to buy locally.

Dr.Miles Miles Crawford Ren T. R. Crawford Center Texas Dr. Miles Medical Co Bikbart, Ind

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises to Cure and Delivers

Brand advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a unique blood purifier and tonic that offers radical cures for all humors and eruptions. It recounts Ivar A. Hains of Withers, North Carolina, recovering sight after taking eight bottles, claiming restoration to full vision and health.

Hood Ivar A. Hains Withers N.C

Atlanta minister Dr Lovett may head Wesleyan Female College

The Wessexian Christian Advocate editor Dr W C Lovett of Atlanta is a leading candidate for the Wesleyan Female College presidency in Macon to fill the vacancy from Dr J S Roberts resignation. Augusta ministers unanimously backed Lovett at a meeting endorsing him for the post.

W C Lovett Atlanta Wessexan Christian Advocate Methodists of Georgia Wesleyan Female College Macon J 8B Roberts Methodist Minsters Augusta Levett de Levett

Syndicate dissolves over Atlantic Coast Line gold bonds

New York February 27 The syndicate formed last August by Brown Bros Co Hallgarter Co and Vermuic Co to float the first consolidated mortgage for gold bonds of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad totaling 80 million in authorized capital has been dissolved. Notice to members states the dissolution with no reason given, though it is understood only one fifth of the bonds were marketed.

Tnadbie Atlantic Coast Line New York Brown Bros & Co Hallgarter & Co Vermuic & Co Atlantic Coast Line Railroad

Funeral of Thomas Fleming Held with Masonic Rites

The remains of Thomas Fleming who died in Athens were carried to Maxeys for burial in the family burying ground. Funeral services at Maxeys were solemn and impressive and the remains were interred with Masonic honors by Mateus lodge assisted by officers and members of Mt Vernon lodge of Athens.

Thomas Fleming Athens Maxeys Mateus Lodge Mt Vernon Lodge

Phillies Begin Florida Training Under Mack in Jacksonville

Connie Mack arrives in Jacksonville with ten Philadelphia players to train for the season. Rube Waddell Schrecengost and Henley join later after White Springs practice to build pitcher strength for opening games. A local game Monday and two practice games weekly are planned. Coliseum races draw crowds as Jimmie Moran and Nat Butler arrive to join Jack Prince's track lineup. Moran to race Lawson in a five mile event Sunday.

Connie Mack Jacksonville Arapahoe Rube’ Waddell Schrecengost Henley White Springs Mack South Coliseum Jack Prince Jimmie Moran Nat Butler Moran Butler Lawson

Benjamin Goodman Dies by Suicide in Lexington Saloon

Benjamin Goodman aged 70 a prominent central Kentucky farmer shot himself in a Lexington saloon after entering with his wife a member of a notable family. The incident occurred February 27 and prompted wide attention in the community.

Benjamin Goodman Lexington Kentucky

Robbers Blow Safe. $4,000 to $5,000 Stolen in Grand Rapids

Two men dynamited Hubbard's private bank in Cedar Springs overnight and escaped with about $4,000 to $5,000 after gaining entry with keys. A team from Miller's livery was stolen and later found roaming the streets in Grand Rapids. suspects remain at large. Also, President Roosevelt signed a law to fund Pulaski and Grueben statue monuments in Washington with $60,000 each.

Grand Rapids Mich Hubbard Cedar Springs Miller Hvery Stueben Pulaski Washington Roosevelt Count Pulaski Baron von Grueben Continental Arty

Mass meeting and lectures at Bijou and Tabernacle

An Evangelist led programme today and tomorrow with lectures on prophecy at 1040. Dr Harris spoke at 11. Professor Town performed at the Institute. Rev G Campbell Morgan lectured and addressed mass meetings for men and women at the Tabernacle.

Bijou Tabermnacle Evangelist Musec Harris Professor Town Warris G Campbell Morgan Haris Campbell Morgan Tabernacle Morgan Wil

Fifth Annual Bible Conference Opens at Fackte Street Tabernacle

A large crowd attended the Baptist Tabernacle on Fackte Street for the opening session of the fifth annual Bible conference led by Dr Len G Broughton. Rey Elmore Harris of Toronto spoke on prayer, stressing its reach to both Christian and non Christian. Professor D B Tawney led a large chorus, and Dr Broughton gave the welcome, stressing nonsectarian aims and unity in salvation through Jesus Christ. The conference promotes sanctification and Pentecostal power, with plans for major meetings tomorrow and an anticipated thousand visitors next week.

Baptist Tabernacle Fackte Street Len G Broughton The Tabernacle Rey Elmore Harris Forontee Bible and Missionary Training School of Toronto Canuda Praver D B ‘Tawner Chicago Len G Broughan the Tabernacle Jesus Christ Iim Jesus Dimore Wwarris Campbell Morgan Bijou Airivine

Attorney General Disallows Costs From Local Courts

In Chattanooga Tennessee during February a special term Attorney General M N Whitaker disallowed most bills of costs sent by justices of the peace. At the September term charges totaling over 000 were submitted with all but 500 disallowed. January term saw 56 bills certified versus 668. 31 disallowed from 06 certified, leaving just 175 for the justices.

Chattanooga Tenn M N Whitaker Justices of the Peace

Christian Workers Conference Gains Momentum in Jesup Ga

The Christian Workers conference in Jesup Georgia grows in interest with new arrivals. Rev Dr Gilmore of Brunswick opens at 10 am and Rev L A Cooper of Harley delivers the first address on Soul Winning. Dr S Jameson of Atlanta speaks on Sunday School problems and missions to large audiences. Mrs Lillian M Hollister will visit Atlanta in April for initiation services and multiple receptions by fraternal orders.

Christian Workers Jesup Christian Workers Conference Dr Gilmore Brunswick L A. Cooper Harley S ¥. Jameson Atlanta Jameson B W. Spilman Nashville, Tenn Lillian M Hollister The Ladies of the Macabees of the World Imatiente

Major Wilson Meets Death in Spring Place Ga

Major R H Wilson of near Spring Place Georgia died this morning after a four day battle with pneumonia He served as doorkeeper of the state senate for several years He was in his seventies and well known in local politics He will be buried at Spring Place tomorrow evening with Confederate veterans in attendance He leaves a wife and ten children.

Spring Place R. H. Wilson State Senate Way Confederate Veterana

Forbes Defeats Tokell For World Bantam Title

Detroit February 27 Harry Forbes retained the world bantamweight crown by defeating England’s Andy Tokell in ten rounds. Forbes dominated nearly every round, opening cuts on Tokell and controlling the pace with steady lefts and right hooks. Tokell showed heart but was outmatched, while Forbes claimed he could have finished earlier if he had chosen.

Detroit Mich England Andy Tokell Harry Forbes Forbes Stint Anish Tokell Englshmans Jasuit Tokeli Twige

Alleged Sale of Frisco Still Not Confirmed

Reports in New York on February 27 said negotiations for the St Louis and San Francisco railroad sale faced delays. Officials refused to discuss affairs and referred inquiries to Rock Island Company, which could not provide information. J P Morgan & Co declined to issue an official statement on the subject.

New York St Louis and San Francisco St Louis Rock Island Company J P Morgan & Co

McChesney Sold for $30,000 to Brooklyn Rider

E. E. Smathers, the Brooklyn horse man, purchased McChesney for $2000. He plans to race the horse in the west, likely at Saratoga, and is open to a match with Hermis.

E. E. Smathers Brooklyn New Orleans Weh Lgmathers Brooklyn Trading Horseman McChesney Saratoga Hermis

A New Departure Cure for Catarrh by Internal Antiseptic Tablets

An old search for a real catarrh cure ends with Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, promoted as an internal remedy that cleanses the blood via stomach, liver, and bowels. War stories from Wm Zimmerman of St Joseph illustrate a lifelong catarrh finally cured after trying local remedies failed.

Stuart Wm Zimmerman St. Joseph

Stinson praises Morris Brown leaders and white support in Atlanta

R D Stinson of Atlanta lauds the Morris Brown college mass meeting at Peoples Tabernacle. He credits the white community and local newspapers for backing education and urges self improvement, responsible leadership, and industrial training for the Negro race to rise without reliance on false leaders.

Galtor Peoples Tabernacle Morris Brown College Amin Atlanta Georgia Ike Malvern Howell Bradiey Proctor Rucye Nilety Southland White Friends of the South Thrace R. D. Stinbon

Burdick Murder Shocks Buffalo Society Family Turmoil Dominates

Edwin L. Burdick, president of B L Burdick & Co and Buffalo Envelope, was found murdered at his Ashland Avenue home in Buffalo. Police say no weapon found, entry unlikely, and a ring or knock summoned him to his den where a visitor talked and a luncheon followed. His wife Mrs. Burdick had left two months prior amid divorce filings.

Buffalo N. Y Edwin L. Burdick B Ls Burdick & Co Buffalo Envelope Company Ashland Avenue Burdick Cusack Ftn Chief Cusack Burdiwik Atlantic

Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Indigestion Sufferer

Miss Helen Roling describes severe acute indigestion and fatigue relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She reports weight gain, improved digestion, restored appetite, and renewed strength within a short time, urging others similarly afflicted to seek the same remedy and request the free diet book from the Dr Williams Medicine Company.

Miss Roling Helen Roling Washington Atre Columbus Dr. Williams

Gale wrecks Britain with hurricane force winds

A severe gale swept Great Britain causing widespread damage from coast to inland areas. Telegraph links north of Leeds failed, services disrupted, and many shelters sought in bars. Coastal wrecks, fallen chimneys, and uprooted trees blamed for several fatalities. Lancaster area saw mills and churches damaged. Holyhead church foundations collapsed. James McCreery of Creery & Co. New York reported dead at 77.

London Britain Leeds Lancaster Holyhead Erdm Iles James McCreery New York Aiken S C Sanctimy Dames At Creery & Co

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