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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
10
A garbled OCR passage discusses will, war, and unity among nations, mentioning the United States, permanent members, and global tensions. It references Moorish or European powers, trade, and defense, with unclear names and dates, ending with a citation-like string.
Savannah awaits grand jury action on Mamie DeChrist charged with obtaining goods under false pretenses totaling nearly $2,000 from Theus Bros and Desbouillons. She admitted seeking release by insanity but now pled sane, with three witnesses including Theus Bros and Detective Murphy expected to testify. The defendant, who used forged notes and assumed identities, may plead guilty at trial.
The Florida treasurer reports education funding from federal Hatch and Morill grants. The Morill fund supports Florida Agricultural College at Lake City and State Normal and Industrial School at Tallahassee, with Hatch funds going to the Lake City experiment station. Receipts for 1902 list several United States appropriations and state funds totaling about 62,406.75, with disbursements issued by the college trustees.
A joint resolution to amend the record by thanking General Ann R. Chaffee and the troops who served with him in the Balangiga engagement was introduced today in the Senate by Senator Foraker and Senator Haar. The measure honors company C and those who participated in the operation in September.
Hand made inlaid glass art described as pattern carved like marble with floral stands in natural colors on vases and bowls. Noted as lovely for wedding gifts. Maier and Berkele, 31 Whitehall Street.
A postponed meeting in Governor Ferrell's office aimed to discuss Georgia's five yearly school census. Officials expect about 725,000 school children this year with costs funded from the common school fund. The state board of education will consider authorization and related finance as the census proceeds.
The Atlanta board of education will strictly enforce a city ordinance requiring physicians to report contagious or epidemic diseases to the public school superintendent. The superintendent must be notified promptly to prevent exposing students, with fines up to 100 dollars or up to thirty days imprisonment for noncompliance. The plan includes printing notification cards for doctors and enforcing timely reporting to protect schools and children.
President Roosevelt has sent the nomination of Marcellus Markham to the Senate to serve as surveyor of customs replacing 17 C Wimbish. Easley, a negro clerk, is said to face possible ouster and reassignment as Markham prepares to assume duties soon after confirmation and bond. The surveyor's office remains under treasury supervision.
The families of Henry Marquand and Frank Poor, creditors of the collapsed Marquand & Co broker firm, subscribed 100000 to be paid to creditors whose stock was hypothecated. The firm’s assets would not pay more than 10 cents on the dollar. evidence readmitted.
Agnes Scott Institute in Decatur Georgia advertises its advantages including location climate healthfulness buildings equipment courses of study faculty standards influences and character. Spring term begins January 17 new students may enter after Christmas recess January 2 with catalogue and information available from the president.
Board of Education reorganized for the year in a session attended by all members. Hamilton Douglas and Oscar Pappenheimer named president and vice president with Luther Rosser and Hoke Smith among officers. Mayor Howell welcomed them as the board set new assignments, resignations were processed, and personnel updates announced for local schools.
A crowded city scene features a kind police officer helping a girl who drops her last penny into a malfunctioning slot machine. He buys two pennies to try and fix it, but the machine remains uncooperative, prompting the officer to call for better-maintained machines. The incident sparks a larger call to protect children from faulty devices and to regulate amusement machines.
The board discussed hiring a skilled tradesman for tinning plumbing slating and stove work on salary. The finance committee was empowered to act on the recommendation. Proposals from professors Slaton and Greenlee regarding coursework and Spanish dramas were referred and granted respectively. Merger Mann was allowed high school entry upon city residency and tuition. A faulty janitor caused complaints about Lent supplies. the janitor was discharged and replaced. Superintendent Slaton’s report guided much of the board’s actions.
The text recalls an Atlantan tale of a landlord’s clever yet harsh eviction method, mentions a visit by Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang returning to China to enlighten his people, and includes anecdotes of Americans abroad adapting to foreign life. It notes several Atlanta and Georgia residents visiting Newark and Macon, Georgia, with a snapshot of social lines and mobility.
Fragmentary rail notice lists no sleeper changes among Atlanta Cincinnati Louisville Chicago Detroit Indianapolis Columbus Pittsburgh on the Chicago and Florida Special at 6 38 p m J C Beam
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