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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1903
Page
3
Prominent Augusta businessman Richard E Allen has consented to run for mayor in the upcoming municipal campaign. A respected former city council member, Allen is described as a leading figure in local business with strong public support and broad backing from the community. The article highlights his long service and the enthusiastic response from Augusta residents.
A long passage describes Arkady 1 a Augusta native with strong family ties and business leadership. It praises his role in insurance banking and industry, his public service on the Augusta ests council, and his support among business leaders and progressive youths. The piece endorses his mayoral candidacy and predicts broad cross class support for his challenge.
An odd domestic troubles notice promotes Dr Kings New Bite Pills claiming to ease stomach and liver issues and even cure ailments. The ad warns of papers burning and suggests renting a safe post box with an Empire Building guarantee and trust company.
Young bookkeeper bound over to the circuit court on larceny and carrying concealed weapons charges after allegedly stealing several hundred dollars from Rast Tea Company while employed as bookkeeper. Preliminary hearing set for 9:30 am before Justice Tandrum. efforts reportedly underway to settle with the company. A pistol was found on his person at the station after his arrest.
Passengers aboard the Royal Mail steamer Esk describe a panic at St Pierre after Mont Pelee erupted Saturday. About 100 excursionists ashore faced alarm as ash and smoke filled the sky. After forty minutes the all clear was given and the ship returned to Martinique. The eruption reportedly blew away part of the cone and dense smoke rose heavily into the air.
Doing a Large Business usually means large risks for an individual estate. Wise business men buy special insurance to shield their estates. This ad promotes pamphlets on a New York Bank President’s will and a one million dollar insurance policy, from Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
Potheen the outsider led betting in the New Orleans Primaries card and won the big event despite strong rivals Censor and Little Scout. Censor was notably sold to Sam Hildreth for 1400 plus and Gin Spray claimed by Hildreth in another sale. The day featured multiple selling events with prices ranging up to 1605 dollars, and a variety of horses including Little Scout and White Owl were among the notable performers across six furlong to one mile races, with Hildreth’s handlers prominent in executive ownership and wagering records.
The state legislature moved to prohibit cockfighting in South Carolina, deeming the sport illegal. Opponents cite breeder profits and an interstate show near Rock Hill, but public sentiment overwhelmingly favors the ban. The new measure, to be enforced in all counties, targets cockfighting venues and wagering tied to the sport.
Mobile, Alabama report details the murder of two white children, an Augustin boy and a girl, near the bay late last night. Authorities indicate four white men are pointed as suspects while the assailants escaped. reports note public alarm and ongoing investigation by local officials.
At Oakland on January 26 heavy tracks and rain did not stop a strong program. Warte Nicht won the first race and several favorites claimed purses through the day while Knoxvilles veteran manager Spemal Frink outlined optimistic prospects for the next season.
Sheriff Benjamin F. Ory of St Charles Parish was shot and killed by a prisoner named James Jackson in New Orleans on January 26. Ory was a widely known Louisiana official and his death alarms local authorities.
On Monday January 26 the Georgia Supreme Court session concluded with several cases heard. Parties including Singer Wee Co, Neal Paint, Saint Chenall, Palmer Brick Co, and Ford et al v Mary Nesmith presented arguments. The Mountain circuit case schedule indicated no further calls before Wednesday.
The Tax Committee announces public marshal sales of city lots and improved properties in Atlanta Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 6 and Ward 8 on a December morning. Purchasers receive quit claims upon payment of purchase money to the Tax Collector with deeds recorded to city for taxes due 1901 1909 1910 and other years. Numerous parcels include frontages on Juan Street General Gordon Street Sunset Avenue and Gordon Street with varying depths and adjoining properties.
Fire We Still Selling Gas and Electric Fixtures. Of Course We Are. I do not sell them all. We pay séavour a per cent of them. We would sell the other 19 per cent If we had the opportunity to snow our goods and make prices. Charles A Canklings residence Peach tree street, Governor J Wo Terrells of ficed state capitol telephone exchange, Atlanta. Mr Jiens wily 5 residence, Brockward Wir Kincaids residence, Griffin Ga. Harry Siermans fine cigar store on Whitehail street and numerous smaller jobs.
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