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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1902

Page

8

Chamberlain Speech Draws Mixed Press Reactions

London January 12 The Colonial Secretary Chamberlains Birmingham dinner speech draws party praise and public critique The Morning Post claims the nation backs him while The Daily Telegraph notes Count von Buelows role in boosting Chamberlains stature The Daily Mail laments his self emphasis and warns of power strains with Germany The Daily Chronicle and The Daily News fault his vanity The Berlin correspondents show divided views on Germanys stance while The Times hails his measured rebuttal as a defense of national dignity

London Chamberlain Birmingham Jewelers and Silversmiths Association Count von Buelow Germany Morning Post Mr Chamberlain Daily Telegraph Empire The Daily Mail Russia France America Great Daily News Berlin Daily Jail William Wil Count von Buelow Ig Daily Chronicle England von Buelow-Chamberlain Queen Victoria Times

Government Building Piling Completed in Brunswick

In Brunswick Georgia on January 12 officials report piling for the foundation of a new government building nearly finished. The task proved difficult but was successfully completed and laying of other foundations will begin. The project must be completed in sixteen months under the current contract, with possible aid from Congressman Brantley to extend wood and other allowances where needed.

Brunswick Brantley Fe Am Iditiena

Delks Again In Trouble After Prison Backstory

General Delk 26, ex convict, held on counts of shooting at a man with intent to kill after a late Saturday night incident in the city. Family name linked to prior notoriety with patriarch Taylor Delk once implicated in Sheriff Guinn murder and an ongoing life sentence. Authorities say Delk and brother Jake involved, history includes manslaughter and jail stabbing of a black prisoner Tom Evans.

Delk General Dell Jake Delk General Delk Tom Evans Atlanta Jake Crabtree Rosser Rakestiaw Delks Taylor Delk Guinn Pike County

Sunken Boat M W Kelly To Be Raised At Qufaula

Experts believe the sunken steamer M W Kelly can be raised with government boat teams four wrecking parties and a professional driver arriving at Qufaula Alabama. As river levels fall favorable conditions exist and officials expect the vessel to be afloat within a day after observers gathered to watch the operation.

M. * Kelly Qufaula Ala M W. Kelly

Two youths disappear after boarding with family in Bufivia

Two young men reportedly sought work at a cotton mill in Bufivia Alabama arrived yesterday morning and secured board with a private family. They vanished this morning and valuables worth about 10 to 15 dollars were missing from the home.

Bufivia Ala

The Raw Food Habit Debate In London Health Columns

London health writers discuss raw food as a fad and argue it is safer to eat foods in their natural state. They claim traditional meals are often overly processed and urge readers to return to unaltered fare rather than heavily cooked dishes.

London

Busy Week for City Politicians Promises Street Car Solutions

A busy week unfolds at city hall as the finance committee and health officials push for sizable budget requests. Dr Jarnagin and Dr Richardson seek a $7,500 ward for infectious diseases at Grady Hospital, funded largely by private subscriptions and named for Mrs Henry W Grady. The street railway committee plans further sessions Tuesday to consider Key's consolidation idea, franchise equalization, and a city consumer toll cap amid varied term lengths. Attinson shows little interest and declines to renew his charter request.

Finance Committee Board of Health Jarnagin Richardson Grady Hospital Bizzell Henry W. Grady City of Evan P. Howell James L. Key Key J. K. Orr Chamber of Commerce Committee of the Tnieas Attinson

Private Contract for City Street Cleaning Sought

Health board members push to shift street sweeping and garbage removal from city to private contract. Dr Biazeli supports plan and is expected to introduce a resolution at the next board meeting. Proponents claim cost savings and more thorough, satisfactory service.

Health Board Biazeli Eligarch

Admiral Schley Attends Two Savannah Churches

Admiral W Schley spent a quiet day in Savannah visiting General W W Gordon and attending services at Christchurch Episcopal and Independent Presbyterian. Crowds lined the streets as hats were raised and bows given, with no cheering or handshakes. Weather kept a planned carriage drive indoors and a Mystic Shriners reception was anticipated.

Savannah W . Schley W W. Gordon Christchurch Episcopal Independent Presbyterian Church Schley Admiral Schley Mystic Shriners

Henderson Called to Griffin Presbyterian Pastorate

Special dispatch notes Rev L G Henderson of Americus has been called to lead Griffin Presbyterian Church in Griffin Georgia. The congregational meeting after the 11 o clock service approved the call with a salary of 1000 dollars yearly plus a manse. Henderson, a Columbia Seminary graduate, is a relatively young but noted successful clergyman.

Griffin Presbyterian Church Grifin Ga Ug Henderson Americus Henderson Columbia Seminary Columbia

Prior execution stayed in Macon for Price case

In Macon Georgia on January 12 Special Judge Price who was sentenced to hang next Friday for the murder of Mrs Ric Rowland will not hang as the case has been carried to the supreme court. No other execution date is fixed while the court decides. Price remains at Bib County jail in sullen silence, speaking only to the jailer or deputies.

Macon Macon Ga Arther Price Ric Rowland Supreme Court Price Bib County Anyony

Second Howard trial proceeds with claimed new evidence

Frankfurt Ky January 12 the second trial of James Howard on the Willam Goebel killing moves fast with no new testimony so far the defense says it will submit evidence not available during the first trial as the commonwealth rests early this week

Frankfurt James Howard Willam Goebel

Funeral of John Houston of Perry Georgia

Funeral held in Perry for John Houston who died in Milledgeville. Born in Ireland May 30, he migrated to Savannah on date unknown and became a prominent local businessman. Twice married he leaves one child Mrs F M Houser of Perry. Also notes movements of cruisers Chicago Albany gun ship Nashville bound for Genoa to await Rear Admiral Cromwell’s arrival.

Mr. Houston Perry John Houston Milledgeville John W Simmons Houston Ireland Savannab F. M. Houser Nice Jannery Paice Chicago Albeny Nashville Genoa J. B. Cromwell

Young Lady Injured in Crowded Depot

Emma Hodges of 16 West Bills street was injured at a crowded union depot while attempting to board the Atlanta and West Point train. Her knee was sprained as she fell when the train was not yet ready to depart. Witnesses criticized depot arrangements and crowd control, noting risk to passengers switching between tracks and the inadequacy of the station.

Union Depot Emma Hodges West Bills Street Atlanta West Point Bills Street Montgomery

Washington Baptist Church Honors Rev Frank Barnett

Washington Georgia residents pass resolutions praising Rev Frank Willis Barnett for resigning as pastor to become editor of The Southern Baptist in Birmingham Alabama. They thank him for over two years of service, offer prayers and best wishes, commend him to Alabama brethren, and request copies be published in local papers The Christian Index and The Southern Baptist.

Washington Baptist Church Washington The Baptist Church Frank Will Barnett Southern Baptist Birmingham Ala Frank Willis Barnett Church In Conference Cheriah Alabama Christian Index

Traveling Man Held Up and Robbed in Gretinnoces

A traveling man was robbed on a principal residence street in Gretinnoces Tenh January 12 by two men with pistols. They took forty dollars in money and a watch. The robbers fled on foot and are at large.

Gretinnoces

Advertised Letters List From Atlanta Post Office 1902

List of letters remaining in the Atlanta Georgia post office for the week ending January 11 1902. Readers are asked to state advertised and provide the date and pay one cent per letter. The long roster includes the Ladies and Men lists with numerous names followed by various businesses and organizations. The notice directs prompt mail delivery by providing street address and number.

Atlanta, Ga Southern Life Ins Co Modern. Business College National Benefit Society Hildman & Hildman Co Murdoch Bros. Catarsh Cure Co Sanders Haw ’ Baily Millen Co Atlanta Cloak Mfg Co British American Loan Co Cherokee Remedy Co the Figtreil Lumber Co Georgia Stock Plow Co Shaw Bros Belford Clark Co Southern Pub. Co Atlanta Optical Co Atlanta Photo Co Atlanta Mattress and Furniture Co Superintendent State Hospital

Prominent Baptist Clergyman Rev Shaver Nearing End

Augusta Ga January 12 Special The Rev David Shaver DD longtime Baptist minister and religious journalist is near death after a relapse while visiting daughter Mrs Wallace Reed of Atlanta Shaver editor of The Religious Herald and The Christian Index longtime church pastor native of Abingdon Va suffered illness during the war and later led churches in Atlanta He had recently lived in Augusta and fell ill again leaving his daughter gravely ill with pneumonia and heart trouble as she cannot be with him

Augusta David Shaver Aouth Shaver Abingdon Religious Herald Richmond Atlanta Christian Index Wallace P Reed Reed

German Emigrants Arrive With Plans for Truck Farms

Two delegations of German emigrants have arrived in Brunswick Georgia and work is underway to convert lands for truck farming. The arrivals promise to add to the area’s farming community as agents head north to recruit more settlers for the venture.

Brunswick

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