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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1902

Page

6

Physician Asbury Arrested for Postoffice Embezzlement in Atlanta

Dr James E Asbury a well known negro physician in charge of the subpost office at 182 West Mitchell street was arrested by U S inspectors on embezzlement charges His shortage may exceed hundreds of dollars from stamps and money orders he handled for the post office department He claims money was stolen from his safe and promises to fix the matter with aid from friends, while awaiting an accounting and possible prison term.

James E. Asbury West Mitchell Street United States Asbury Postoffice Department Postoffice Aub Colauitt the Constitution Post Office Department Inspectora Atlanta Nashville United States Penitentiary Uncle Sam Washington Smyth

Directors Name Permanent Programme Committee At Meeting

At the second session of megvo Young People's Christian congress directors a permanent committee on programme was named. A mass meeting at Big Bethel AME church featured addresses by pastors and educators and a Roosevelt invitation was drafted for possible inclusion during sessions.

Megvo Young People’s Christian Congress Southern Hoosevelt Wesley J. Gaines D.D Atlanta M. C. B. Mason Cincinnati Ohio W. A Hunton Atlanta, Ga A-M Bumter W. M. Alexander Baltimore E. R. Carter D. D G. W. Clinton Charlotte, N D. J. Saunders Charlotte N. C L. G. Jordan Louisville George W H. M. Alexander Ponton Newton Person Augusta W. H. Weaver Pittsburg Roosevelt Young People’s Christian Congress Penn

Adrian Banking Company organized in Adrian Georgia

Citizens met yesterday afternoon and organized a new bank with twenty five thousand dollars subscribed stock. The Adrian Banking Company will have J Benton as president and Dr J D Tynon as vice president with M D Campbsil as cashier. A charter will be applied for and construction of a suitable bank building will begin at once.

Adrian Adrian Banking Company J. ©. Benton J. D. Tynon M. D. Campbsil

Wedding Gifts Show Silver as Artful Utility

An advertisement highlights silver wares and table designs by MAIEK & BEKacLE at 35 Whicehan Stereen. It emphasizes usefulness as the core purpose of finely crafted silver pieces, noting applied and Martele techniques. The text blends elegance with practicality in a vintage wedding gifts showcase.

Je Ly Maiek &Bekacle Whicehan Stereen

Atlanta Man Jeff Harbin Severely Cut in Birmingham Saloon Fight

The Birmingham report says Jeff Harbin of Atlanta was cut several times and badly injured during a dispute sparked by a singing contest at Dishoon's gabon on Second Avenue. He was taken to Berry Coveland infirmary for treatment. four youths were arrested and Harbin was resting at midnight.

Atlanta Birmingham Jet Harbin Fifth Ward Ala Specalj Dishoon Gabon Second Avenue Twentythirg Jeff Harbin Berry & Coveland Infirmary Fifth Avenue Divine Vandiver Fowler

Mumm's Extra Dry Tops 1901 Champagne Imports

A 1901 import total of 319 24 cases from over 90 brands. G H Mumm's Extra Dry led with 120 3 9 cases, nearly 60 000, the highest of all brands. The wine is described as very dry, resembling the 1889 vintage, more delicate and brady than the 1833, with large reserves guaranteeing sustained quality.

G. H. Mumm

West Point Corporations Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

Stockholders of Bank of West Point Wady-Baker Grocery and West Point Wholesale Grocery held annual meetings in West Point Georgia. An 8 percent dividend was declared. Directors were reelected and several resignations replaced by new appointees including H W Miller R Herzfeld and B A Basa among others.

West Point Bank of West Point Wady- Baker Grocery Company West Point Wholesale Grocery Company Hadh James 3. Baker N. L. Atkinson

Chaffee to Samar as Insurrection Measured

General Chaffee will leave Manila for Samar next Saturday to assess conditions and stamp out the insurrection during the dry season. A Hong Kong insurrectionist junta letter to Lukban says surrender is possible without coercion and without forcing Filipinos to swear allegiance to the United States. Senor Gomez, Pasig president, has been arrested amid municipal days on the oheoy of avurtaprating.

Junta Lukban Manila Chaffee Samar I- 19 Fhipino -Insurgent Hong Kong Q Lakban Senor Gomez Pasig

Kreis case jury woes end with late verdict read

Eleven jurors faced foodless hours as juror Langford was injured. Judge Lumpkin directed restraint, then ordered hotel supper. verdict to be read at 9 am. The Kreis estate dispute involves Marie Kreis and Sallie Kreis over administration after Jacob Kreis died intestate leaving about 15000 dollars in Whitehall street and Battle Hill properties.

Lumpkin Kreis B. Langford Edward Brooks F. M. Marsh T. K. “Waits J. J. Neese J. B. Adams H. T. Huff B. P. Butler Goldsmith John B. Goodwin James W. Austin Fulton County Jacob Kreis Whitehall Street Windsor Street Battle Hill Marie Kreis Sallie Krets Krets Marie Krets Superior Court

Franklin Patron Saint Toasts Typos Franklin Turn Verein Ball

Franklin Patron Saint of the craft leads Atlanta Typos Union 48 with a grand anniversary party at Turn Verein hall Forsyth street. The 700 attendees enjoyed receptions speeches by C. C. Houston and others, minstrel acts, music, a cake walk, silk banner drawing, refreshment service, and a late night dance with a strong sense of communal pride.

Atlanta Gaicn Hen Franklin C. C. Houston Ben Franklin Huddleston H. H. Cabaniss Franklin W. C. Nunemacher Ladies’ Auxiliary Connie Whites Lucian L. Knieht Wess Mrn Smart Larned Vance Hunter Marion Conway C. Marion Hood Lula C. King Billy Wardlaw Jimmy Roberts Shepard Camp Jos Hiltotte Clif Mayson Howard Norman Fred Brigman James A. Martin Charles Toy Ralph Kaplan Walter Hairston Reuben York Audiencia John B. Kerr J. F. Hoffman Avanta Typographical Union W. §. Weir Walter H. Grant G. G. Etheridge Storms Henry Corbett R. C. Ross W. D. Caraway Wade P. Harding WW. T. Cairis

Swamp Fox arrestees face fines in Marietta street fight

Gann and detective Jones known as the Swamp Fox were arraigned in the recorder's court for a Marietta street fight over a note. Blows were exchanged before Policeman D ibbing interrupted. Each defendant fined 5.75 dollars. Will Crawford, a young man in Gainesville, faced perjury accusations for aiding Will Evans in a manslaughter case. A forged letter regarding Crawford was denied by the sheriff. State School Commissioner Glenn moves to pay teachers 300000. A commission for a Georgia exhibit is to be appointed by Governor Candler. Cap tain D T Furlow nears recovery from illness. Governor Candler plans prison and railroad office space changes. Secret ary Cook sets February 12 for a boundary hearing. Bailiff J G Ahern reports Nassau county jail transfer. Jim Thompson, a negro, fined 8.75 for trolley car incident.

Run. Gann Detective Jones Swamp Fox Recorder's Court Marietta Street Will Crawford Dobbins Rawford Will Evans Gainesville Crawford Evans Serif Neims Ball GR. Glenn Columbus J. W. Robertson Edward Ross Slade Fourth Infantry Dawson Secretary OF State Phil Cook Berrien Irwin Wicox D. L. Wardroper Berrien County

Copenhagen Barks Arabsteed Sunk. 22 Drowned in North Sea

The Copenhagen desk of The Daily Mail reports the Norwegian bark Arabsteed, Captain P. Pedersen, sank in the North Sea after leaving London on December 3 for Christiania. Twenty two persons drowned amid a Denmark storm. wrecks were nearby. The Arabsteed, 626 tons net, hailed from Hvalves Norway and was owned by Pedersen and others. Brunswick council increased police force with A J Burney and T L Lamb elected.

London Copenhagen Daily Mail P. Pedersen Christiania North Sea Denmark Hvalves Norway Pedersen

Back Bay Pauses as Notorious Annoyer Is Detained

Boston January 14 Colonel Henry B Greer of Virginia, long known to New York police, is arrested for troubling Back Bay residents. Complainants describe repeated intrusions and curious actions. police hold hearing, case continued a week. Officials deem him possibly insane.

Boston

Southern's Chicago and Florida Special ends at key routes

The Southern's Chicago and Florida Special is described as the finest end most popular service between Atlanta, Jacksonville and St Augustine, highlighting its popularity and connection among major Southern cities.

Southern Chicago Florida Atlanta Jacksonville St. Ausuatine

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