Revenge Raid by Messengers Leaves Byrd Depot Battered
A gang of discharged bicycle messengers burglarized F. G. Byrd's bicycle depot at 38 Peachtree Street. They destroyed tires and ripped books after Byrd fired white workers and hired Black youths, alleging self defense. Charlie Deep, an Arab teen dubbed leader, was arrested. others sought as police probe motive and chain of command.
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F. G Byrd
Charley Deep
F. G. Byrd
Peachtree Street
Byrd
Charlie Deep
Deep
Simpson
Dobbins
Byrds
No 19
the Constitution
City Hall Janitor Resigns Pending Successor
Samuel Fey resigns as city janitor but will remain in post until the public buildings and grounds committee appoints a successor. Charges of neglect of duty were alleged and discussed at a council meeting with Fey asking for permission to resign to avoid publicity from an investigation.
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Samuel Fey
City He
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee of Council
Public Buildings and Grounds Committee
Artistic Rings Highlight Art Deco Diamond Settings
The article extols rings featuring diamonds paired with sapphires and opals, praising the brilliant radiance and serene tones. It notes a new art deco section in Whitehall showcasing these artistic settings with pearls and varied gem combinations.
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Art-De
City Council of 1902 Opens First Regular Session
The 1902 city council convenes at 7:30 AM to replace the old 1901 body. Mayor Mims has yet to name new committees while reading of the annual message will lay out past year events and future plans. The street railway issue and charter contest with Georgia Electric and Railway Company loom, but the meeting may focus on electing a major pro tem and board of health members.
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Mims
Mima
H.M. Atkinson
Georgia Electric and Railway Company
Atkinson
Mayson
Harvey Johnson
Johnson
Alderman Welch
Welch
Board of Health
Charles Vaughn
Wheeler Mangum
B. V. Carter
J. H. Harwell
Charles Barrett
Water Board
Harwell
Mr. Barrett
Courtland Winn
W. C. Rawson
Winn
James E. Warren
A. C. Minchinnett
Warren
J .F. Beck
W. M. Terry
Beck
Troy Steam Laundry
I. F. Styron
S&tyron
Simpson Street
A. Q. Adams
James L. Key
Henry W. Grady
E. P. Howell
T. D. Longino
James G. Woodward
T. PD. Longi Mo
Ward Day
J. W. Elpatrick
Fincher
Lewis
Reed
Garrett
Glass
Kents
Lever
Ata
Teergia
Te Light Company
Depot Ejection In Deep Cold Sparks Inquiry
Police report on a very cold night at the union depot details the ejection of several passengers including a man, his wife, and four children from the waiting room around 3 30 am. Station Master Armstrong orders a written report as Assistant Station Master Wilson allegedly closed the rooms after trains left. The six young travelers lacking funds found warmth only in the depot, prompting reviews of depot policy and potential blame. The investigation results will be awaited in a few days.
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Union Depot
Armstrong
Cowan
Davis
John Wilson
Texas
Wilson
Saving Atlanta Children and Georgia Industrial Home
Rev W E Mumford, founder and president of the Georgia Industrial Home near Macon, visits Atlanta to recruit boys for the 200 acre farm. The home, nonsectarian and started without capital, has cared for 125 children and now fosters over 100, funded entirely by private benevolence. Ten Atlanta children have already entered, with several others requested by Mrs Northen, Sheltering Arms, and local supporters.
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W. E Mumroru
Georgia Industrial Home
Macon
Georgia
Mumford
Atlanta
Ww. J. Northen
Logan
Sheltering Arms
E. M. Evans
Manly
Plans for the Soldiers' Home annual officer election
Trustees of the Soldiers' Home meet at the Capitol at 10 o'clock Wednesday to elect officers. Four candidates seek the superintendent post as plans for rebuilding the home are weighed. The four plans include an old foundations rebuild and three cottage designs. Budget limits of 25000 dollars total cost and 5000 dollars for true name reconstruction are noted, with insurance funds and subscriptions funding the project. The board will elect officers at the annual meeting and consider bids for reconstruction.
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Soldiers’ Home
Capitol
W. D. Calhoun
W. L Calhoun
C. M. Wiley
Macon
H. W. Bell
Jefferson
W. T. Gary
Augusta
W. F. Jenkins
Eatonton
Forest Four
Bruce & Morgan
Walter Smith
B. A. Pugin
Stuart
Calhoun
W. L. Calhoun
W. H. Harrison
Amos Fox
J. N Wilson
Burly Negro Incident at Edgewood Telephone Exchange
Bicycle Officer Dorsey received a quick call at the Standard telephone exchange on Edgewood avenue Saturday evening. A young lady inside the central office reported encountering a negro on the second floor causing a startled scream and injury as he fled, entering a locked front door with a presumed key. Police investigated how he escaped from a locked building.
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Dorsey
Edgewood Avenue
City Engineer reports large gains in Atlanta improvements
The 1901 city engineer report shows Atlanta spent about 33.65 million on permanent improvements since 1880. Last year 5.53 miles of sidewalks and curbing were laid costing 20 138.24, with 29.14 miles already in place costing 729 947.02. Asphalt paving reached 128 miles at 76 668.51, while street paving totaled 62.39 miles for 2 060.661.49. Sewers laid last year were 18.429 miles costing 920 482 and the city now has 662 miles of sewers costing 259 017.54. Prepared under the supervision of Assistant City Engineer Thomas Wilson by Richard Goldsborough.
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Atlanta
Clayton
Thomas Wilson
Parallel facts drive argument in Collier public works spat
H L Collier defends 1901 work against predecessor in a spirited exchange published in The Constitution. He cites a parallel column comparing 1900 and 1901 figures on paving, quarries, and farm outputs, asserting greater total work and higher collections in 1901 while calling former reports exaggerated.
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H. J. Colliery
Collier
Public Works Department
A. Q. Adams
L. Mayson
T. D. Longino
Ef. We
Oe Cyessee
Bing
State Shfer vow and Georgia Trust Co leadership
Wade state Shfer vow. Georgia Shantus Bhas and Trust Co. George M. Brown president Eugene C. Spalding fallen vice president Joseph E. Foston secretary and treas Payne Tye attorneys Directors Joseph A. McCord John A. Miller Eugene C. Spalding John Oliver Elijah A. Brown John L. Tye
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Georgia
Shantus Bhas & Trust CO
George M. Brown
Eugene C. Spalding
Joseph E. Foston
Treas PAYNE @ TYE
Joseph A. McCord
John A. Miller
John Oliver
Elijah A. Brown
John L. Tye
Central Congregational Church Elects Officers and Plans New Building
The Central Congregational church annual meeting on January 2 elected officers for the year and reported on progress toward a new handsome church at Ellis Street and Carnegie Place. The pastor is Rev Frank E. Jenkins with deacons, deaconesses, trustees, and a business committee named. Work drawings near completion and construction soon to begin.
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Central Congregational Church
Ellis Street
Carnegie Place
Frank E. Jenkins
H. B. Wey
F. H. Pegk
R P Heecher
A W. Farlinger
A. B. Nelson
F A. Murray
Watson Fuller
M W. Huzgra
J. P. Avertis
H. A. Kellam
W. E Mansfield
C. R. Haskins
Charles. R. Haskins
Fuller
J.P. Beecher
W. C. Bell
George T. Street
H. C. Crosthwaite
R. P. Beecher
J. P. Back
C. G Bradt
H. W. Brew
D. Camn
C Fuller
H. G. Hastings
Nicholas Jttner
J. Ketlam
Aunt Landstreet
W. ©. Mansfeld
J. Edwart Ane
McDonald
J. 8. Nelson
A. Wardell
HB Wey
Ministers Meet Today Elect Officers In Prayer Week Start
Evangelical Ministers Association opens at First Presbyterian Church with officer elections. Current officers include Dr J Solomon president and Dr J Cleveland secretary, likely to be reelected after twelve years in post. The group will plan work for the year and discuss routine business as the Week of Prayer begins with a Young Men's Christian Association service and a 7:35 p m gathering at the First Presbyterian church featuring John Fyne as speaker.
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Evangelical Ministers’ Association
Evangelice*l Ministers’ Association
Ti O’doge
First Presbyterian Church
J. €. Solomon
Hev, L &. Brobst
2 Y. Cleveland
Cleveland
A. Bolderby
Jon C. White
John Fyne
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