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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
1
A Washington Star recollection from London’s dining rooms paints a vivid picture of a cheap repast in a bustling saloon area. It notes hot food, abundant vegetables, and the presence of shoeblacks and forked labor as salaries support modest meals for the poor in the east end.
The narrative details a Manila to Dagupan railway trip, noting the 1-foot gauge, 43-pound rails, and English influenced rolling stock built under British capital. It highlights Filipino labor in shops, Macabebe scouts near Caloocan, and reflections on land value, feuds with the Tagalog, and a notable rescue story of a prisoner. It also mentions General Funston, Filipino shipbuilding, and local military visits, ending with other anecdotes and a file of observations from the Philippines.
A funeral service is reported for a young girl in Spring Ford Ohio with family details limited. The article notes the event as imminent and mentions the involvement of Doug Man's and attendees expected to join.
Memphis police reported a traveling salesman named Plaisted was found dead in his Delta hotel room after his head wounds were seen bleeding. Born in Springfield Ohio and formerly with Baton Rouge Luger Company, he had registered at the Delta on Sunday, traveling from Baton Rouge. His funeral in Springfield was expected, with his 5 year old daughter informed and the family preparing for burial activities.
The bulletin notes a drop in deaths from consumption from 245 per 190 000 to 199 per 190 000 inhabitants in ten years. It credits a medical system that has transformed care into an exact science for consumption and other prevalent diseases.
Milwaukee readers discuss Julius Lehrking of Bozeman claiming a beer record after sworn testimony of drinking fifty glasses in one evening. Local bartenders and workers cite others who could outdrink him, noting heavy consumption among brewery staff and drivers while at work and in leisure, with some wagers proving extreme feats.
Fragmented text depicts a relieved mood after victory with philosophical musings about monotony and danger. A political figure contemplates success and embarrassment, while a tense scene unfolds with rain and confrontational dialogue amid a chaotic setting.
The readable fragments suggest a discussion among groups about military sway, with references to unity and disagreement at a hundred point mark. Names, places, and concrete actions are not clear in the OCR, but tension over control and alignment is evident.
Macon Georgia December 31 Rev W N Ainsworth arrives in Macon as new pastor of Mulberry Street Methodist Church. He is praised as capable and charitable, with prior service in Dublin Bainbridge and St. Methodist church, and noted for his strong flock relationship and salary standing within the South Georgia conference.
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