Populists Decide to Put Out State Ticket for 1902
At a Cannon hotel conference the Populist Party of Georgia decided to back a state ticket in 1902 and name fifteen delegates to the Louisville Convention. They adopted a resolution denouncing the third assistant postmaster general for blocking socialist publications in the mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Reform Party
Louisville
Georgia
Cannon Hotel
Pryor Street
J. 5. Bodenhamer
W. L. Peek
Conyers
W. F. McDaniel
W. J. Henning
Augusta
R. R Gaston
Carralston
J. T Dickey
Thomaston
T. J. Beverly
Upson County
F. M. Henderson
Banks County
W W. Wilson
Buford
Ben Mil- Nien
Jesup
M D. Erwin
Winder
H Nally
Douglasville
T. A Hutcheson
Buchanan
J. H. Mize
Haralson County
Mr. Cowan
Tattnall County
A. L. Smith
Lithonia
Gw. R. Erwin
J. U4. Ferrall
H. P. Blount
H. N Crather
Atlanta
S. J. McKnight
J. L. Fos Rell
W. W. Wilson
Allied” Party
Itme
McKnight
Cormers
United ‘States
Canada
Cisas
Nrpas
Third Assist
Gstmaster
Enemer
Nage
Atlanta’s Prosperity Report for 1901 Recounted
City comptroller records show 1901 receipts totaling 32,069,045.84 and disbursements of 1,500,466.55 with patrols and taxes yielding large sums. City Tax Collector Payne and Marshal Riley are cited for daily collections as clerks balance books and prepare final annual totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Comptroller’s Office
Atlanta
Municipal Departmente
Comptroller's
Goldsmith
Payne
Riley
Comptroller’s Office
Treasury
Perpetual Charter Fund
Peachtree Place
Whitehall Street
Grady Hospital
Shrill Whistles Signal New Century in Atlanta
The year ends with bells, whistles, and services as Atlanta marks the new century. Crowds gather for year end and New Year events at churches, YMCAs, and public gatherings with city progress noted, including the Whitehall Viaduct completion and steps toward a union depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Russia
Pope Gregory
Atlanta
Union Depot
Marietta Street Methodist Church
Central Baptist, Unitarian
City Banks Gain Versus Spending on Buildings
Figures show city banks gaining fifteen million dollars while over two million dollars were spent on construction. The report notes many large business buildings erected in the past year and a remarkable rise in dwelling construction.
Atlanta Building Boom Sets City Record in 1901
City Inspector Frank Pittman reports building permits totaling 2,852,010 for the year ending last night, far surpassing 1900. Permits covered 2,690 projects, with many for residences and major structures along the viaduct, including Piedmont hotel and Peters building, signaling rapid growth and a thriving Atlanta economy. The Atlanta Clearing House shows total 1901 bank clearings at 111,755,849.98, up 15,380,698.26 from 1900, confirming broad business prosperity and rising financial activity in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pittman
Atlanta
Nis
Piedmont
Peters
Elseman
Morris- Brown College
Mitchell Street
Forsyth
Inman
Madison Street
Elon
J. A
Oscar Davis
Whitehall
Central Bank Block Association
Whitehall Viaduct
Yailroad
Thrife-Arcry
Technological School
Elseman Bros
T. P. Inman
West Peachtree
Fourth Street
Peachtree
Luckie Patreots
E P. Black
North Pryor Street
J. W English
Hugh T. Inman
South Broad Street
Agaregate
Ware Furniture Company
Bellwood Avenue
The
Railroad
W. D. Grant
Whitehall Street
Southern Bell Telephones and Telegraph Company
South Pryor Street
Mitchell
Capital Compress Company
Georgia Railroad
Ae Energe Bisonra Infirmary
Ber al
Century Baf Bee
Alabama Streets
Atlanta Clearinghouse Association
Darwin Jones
Drr. Jones
Tully
Past year sets weather records at local bureau
Review from J B Marbury details twelve months with normal overall temperatures but numerous record events. January warm spell and snow absence contrast with February cold snap and March warmth. April coldest on record. May rainfall peak and 24 hour rain record. June hot and wet. July extremes with many days above 90. August rain anomalies. September near normal. October mild with near drought. November unusually cold and dry. December very cold and wet with wind speed record. overall year labeled normal though colder than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Marbury
Iih
Ise
Rainfell
At- Tanta
Atlanta
Jend
J H Alexander Remanded Without Bail in Assault Case
J H Alexander was remanded to the Tower without bail on a charge of attempting a criminal assault on his 13 year old stepdaughter Alma Randall. The mother testified she heard a scream and found Alexander in the child’s room. The girl said the assault occurred more than once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Alexander
Recorder
Alma Randall
Alexander
Broyles
Rm Alexander Expe
Atlanta
Columbiat
Bemsest
Stanrant
Prosecution Fails to Appear in Crabtree Case Trial
In Justice Bateman's court the prosecutor did not appear as the case against Policeman F Crabtree was called. Defense requested the warrant not be dismissed, with city officials and the defendant seeking continuation for investigation. The case remains open and awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabtree
F. Crabtree
Nesta
Tustice Baterran
Sheriff Splits County Ads Between Papers in 1902
Sheriff Nelms changes county advertising to alternate between The Atlanta Journal and The Constitution, ensuring equal exposure for both papers during his term. The Constitution supplied ads first year. The Journal will carry the second year. City ads awarded by annual contract to the lowest bidder, with prior year pricing guiding next-year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational
Young Men's Christian Association
Pryor Street
Auburn Avenue
Railroad
Railroad Y. MC. A
Railroad Branch
City Y. M. c. A
Ladies of
Atlanta
G .L. Burrell
Burrell
Nelms
Atlanta Journal
Constitution
Ander
John W Nelms
Paver
Also Mentioned on This Page
oRook
Cones
Frese Stata Oficials
Pom Tee
Hamel
Activunien
DeWitt
J. F. Gerald
St. Paul
Ark
Fle
Kansas
Council
Police
Depar
Gematery
Department of Sewers
Department of Engineer
Fund Commission
Department of Law
Department of Parks
Department of Relief
Department of Publie Sel
Department of City
Department of Bridges
Department of Sanitary Art
Edopeuid
Ailiva
Cami Pidie
Idanager
Dianigwads
Maier & Berkele
Ggeehadl Streeten
Pr. Stegert
Maite
Hirsch Brus
Whitehall St
Journal
Cheviot
Beaver
Montignac
Chinchilla
Kersey
Melion
Vienna
Eiseman Bros
Témporety Acuress Gorne
Lissman Bros ‘Wwashington
Drs Ayah
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!