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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1902
Page
8
Prominent Atlanta lawyer Edgar Latham, former president of the Fulton County Young Men's Democratic League, is considering a candidacy for the state legislature. Friends expect a formal announcement soon as he weighs entering the race amid ongoing discussions.
Fragments indicate a forthcoming legislature race may attract several Fulton figures. It is unclear which current members might run, though speculation centers on one or more incumbents including John M. laton C. Co. Houston and Thomas Egles. The tone suggests interest but no formal declarations have been made yet.
London Times reports Germany debates turning down concert lights to curb feminine beauty distractions. Darmstadt and Frankfurt experiments divide public opinion with critics split on efficacy. Proponents cite focus on music while opponents worry about atmosphere and sightlines. observers note some audiences enjoy the effect, others find it ill suited to classical works.
Miss Mildred Thompson of Atlanta will represent Vassar College as leader in an intercollegiate debate with Wellesley College around May 1 at Wellesley, Massachusetts. The 20 year old junior from Atlanta is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R G Thompson of 41 East Caln Street. She was born in Atlanta and is a graduate of Girls High School class of 1999 with first honors.
Two Atlanta men, McGee and Bell, describe a harsh navy boot life to The Constitution, calling petty officers brutal and mutinous food rotten. They claim sailors endure beatings, abuse, and forced labor aboard ships like Lancaster Buffalo and Hartford, urging youths to avoid enlisting. Bell seeks release via minor status. McGee faces NY court.
The piece relays a Washington letter about Kentucky figures Joe Blackburn and Vice President Stevenson. It recounts a long dinner tale Stevenson told of a duel, ending with a playful misdirection about why the fight could not proceed, and notes the fallout with Senator Blackburn. It also mentions DuBignon's tribute at Judge Palligant's memorial in Savannah.
A Griffin lawyer at the court house yesterday defended the Georgia Supreme Court against criticism. He argued the court has been sustained by the Supreme Court of the United States in every decision since 1838, noting that 33 appeals from Georgia to the U.S. high court since 1886 were upheld as correct. He claimed no other U.S. court system has a comparable record.
Madison Advertiser reports a quirky note from The Greenesboro Herald about a tombstone for sale. The spoof item features a joking legend and a marble slab inscription.
State geologist plans bulletins on forestry to show New Jersey’s woodland potential and clear land. Jewish colonies in South Jersey, including Alliance, Rosenhayn, Carmel, and Woodbine, transformed wilderness into farms near Vineland and Bridgeton. Baron de Hirsch funded settlements. success varied, with Woodbine hosting the Baron de Hirsch Agricultural School and a mix of Jewish and Gentile families contributing to regional farming growth.
Detective Sergeant John F. Kelly of New York arrived in Atlanta with Edward Kern, the diamond thief, in custody. Kern and Thebaud recovered about 360,000 worth of diamonds and jewelry, while two Western pickpockets were caught in New Orleans during the investigation.
A circle of traveling drummers recounts a series of grim near misses and chilling deaths from encounters at Atlanta’s Kimball hotel. One tale recalls a man found dead after a visit to a customer, another narrates a collector’s sudden collapse, and a third describes a mistaken arrest tied to a thief who later returned the money.
Richard Mansfield dominated the Grand on Wednesday, with a lavish portrait of his craft and the troupe. Augustus Thomas Arizona debuts Thursday and Friday, featuring ranch Southwest characters and a cast led by Kathryn Kidder and Tim Murphy in new works and classic depictions.
Madison Ga Advertiser argues that doubling land-owning population would boost development, land values, and community services in Morgan County. It contends small independently managed farms reduce tenant power, promote prosperity, and rapid growth, urging readiness to accept this path.
A mass meeting of Atlanta and area manufacturers is set for tomorrow at 4 p.m. at the chamber of commerce to organize the Atlanta Manufacturers' Association. An exhibit of Atlanta-made goods will be arranged, with a ten day exposition in a central building. Secretary Walter G. Cooper will invite participants. officers and a charter are to be proposed.
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