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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
7
A collage of 1965 help wanted notices across various cities invites applicants for office work, typewriter repair, barber training, weaving, bookkeeping, sales, carpentry, and physicians. Ads specify experience, pay, and references with multiple firms and post office box addresses.
Advertises the Chicago and Florida Limited and the ESIE Flyer trains between Atlanta and St. Augustine and Jacksonville. Highlights include vestibuled cars, drawing room sleepers, dining and observation cars, and daily departures from Atlanta at 9 AM and 3 PM with arrivals in St. Augustine by 7 50 PM. Winter tourist tickets on sale via ticket agents and W H Foge traveling passenger agent.
A new local train making all stops departs Atlanta at 3 40 p m daily and arrives in Anniston at 7 25 p m providing a daytime service between the two cities.
An 18 year old Neal Stanback was convicted of assaulting Elizabeth Prunifer, a 70 year old white woman near Norfolk County. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him to hang on March 21. Defense counsel declined to appeal after the verdict.
In Greenville D C January 2 H T Hurt was shot and seriously wounded this afternoon by Newt Kelly his brother in law who cursed him and invited him to a fight at a rear tavern Five shots were fired three striking Hurt Kelly was arrested and jailed Hurt is in critical condition Both men are young white mill workers The shooting occurred near the Greenville dispensary causing city wide excitement
Police Sergeant Robert Braselton fired at a negro burglar who entered his residence at 93 South Pryor Street shortly after 1 AM. The intruder fled into darkness before a second shot could be fired, and it is believed the burglar was known to police and may be arrested today. The burglar entered the dwelling but fled before any booty was taken.
Birmingham January 21 Frank Duncan under sentence of death for murder George Bullard charged with murder and Jeff Vanhorn charged with highway robbery escaped from Jefferson county jail Sunday night and reportedly camped near Coat Coedk. A heavily armed posse left shore at 10 o'clock to capture them. A J Dyke, the escaped prisoner who is said to have picked the locks, was caught on a freight train this afternoon and is being interrogated for information on the others. Journalists are barred from the jail and no details are released.
In Walhalla Oconee County a one story calaboose burned last night. Alfred Bellew a white moonshiner imprisoned for drunkenness died in the blaze his head arms and legs found among the ashes. Bellew had twice tried to escape from Greenville jail by fire. He was about Py years old and lived in Dark Corner.
Rumors in University of Chicago faculty circle say John D. Rockefeller may donate 25 million dollars to fund the complete development of the university as outlined by President Harper. The Chicago institution would benefit from the philanthropist’s planned gift in support of growth and expansion.
Senator Morgan introduced a resolution to place General James Longstreet on the retired list with the rank of major the rank he held when he joined the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War. The action was announced from Washington on January 21.
In Raleigh North Carolina January 21 special report says inquiries arrive from South Carolina about a young woman seen with Dr Albert Berger who fled with her to Newton. Berger claimed marriage in South Carolina and said she was a minister's daughter. letters allege he had other wives. Family ties to ex Governor Nerbe cited. No trace of Berger or woman after Newton. Greensboro and Newton police pursue the case.
Fire swept the Sylvania academy in Sylvania Georgia at about 3 am burning the building with furniture and many books. no insurance on the structure. Seniors will continue in another building. Nearby W J Walker & Co store at Thyre suffered a blaze last night destroying stock. insured for 1400 on house and stock.
Washville Tenn January 21 Special Governor McMillit offers a $200 reward for arrest and conviction of unknown parties who murdered John Hall of Hawkins County. Hall a 70 year old former federal soldier and pensioner was found in the road with his head crushed. The reward follows a recommendation from Attorney General Dana Harmon.
Augusta Ga January 21 Special Judge Eve reports acceptance from Governor Candler of Georgia and Governor McSweeney of South Carolina to attend the two states good reads convention in Augusta. Both governors will attend Friday's session with McSweeney accompanied by state horse officers and legislators.
J H Hall of Macon visited Elberton en route to Danielsville where he will speak on the rights of the people. He will not discuss parties in his remarks. Special.
Jackson scene as charges of fraud and corruption swirl around Warden Parchman and the prison board of control. The senate orders a suspension resolution while both chambers debate defense rights, and reform measures, especially in bookkeeping, loom for the penitentiary.
Grand Tunction Tenn January 21 The National Club field trials continued in bad weather with seven covies flushed. Five braces were tried Bessie Gath versus Olathe Esquimeaux versus Florita Prince Rodney versus Cherokee Pink Girl versus Lady Maud Mannering Chir o o k versus Joe The village stake has fifteen starters.
Archie McEachern of Toronto wins first money in a motor paced bicycle race in Philadelphia on January 1. Bennie Monroe of Memphis finishes second, George Leander of Chicago third. Final heat covers 19 miles. McEachern defeats Monroe in 16 minutes 27 seconds. Also note Rev H O Judd to Christ Church Valdosta as rector in Valdosta, Ga.
Fragmentary ad style notes claim Prat Munyon denies cures for rheumatism yet promotes remedies as effective stomach and nerve tonics. The text lists questionable efficacy and references various nostrums in a period voice, with minimal coherent details about treatment or results.
A New Orleans racing card reports Elgher and Ernest Parham as beaten favorites with Merry, Sister breaking a track record in 0.33%. Syncopated Sandy won the first race at 20 to 1 after a 1:44 time. multiple races feature favorites and longshots, with Frank M and Bhut Up among winners in selling events, and a busy entries list for today’s program.
Ex champion heavyweight Jim Jeffries? Noted fighter Simmons, known as 808 Fitzsimmons, reportedly fell down stairs at a Brooklyn Orpheum theater. He suffered back and side pains with fear his spine may be hurt. hometown statements said he was not badly hurt. He remained at his home later, while promoters and press discussed postponed engagements.
In Oakland on January 21 rain made the track muddy as favorites and Steer stable horses shining. Jackson and O Connor led wins with Kenilworth beating Paul Clifford and The Fretter while Duckey endured poor start and Scorpio nosed him in a fifth race. First to sixth races list winners and entries amid a heavy racing card.
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