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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1902

Page

8

Reformatory Claims Youth Remanded to Reform School in Atlanta

Judge Sonn in the Fulton criminal superior court sentenced 16 year old Francis Lee South to the reformatory for forging a trading stamp company order. South becomes the first inmate of the new reform school. two other youths faced charges were dismissed. Judge Candler adjourned to the fourth Monday in March. Separately, Habeas corpus for deserter George Bell was denied by Judge Wilkinson and Bell returned to police. Monnish mandamus case set for jury trial. Dr Monnish proposes building a residence at Peachtree and Forrest. City Attorney Mayson, O Neill, and Alexander argue the issues.

Fulton Sonn Candler Criminal Francis Lee South South Soane Candler Young South Claude Rayier Hale Gonzalezs Charles Graham Graham William Oldknow Turf Exchange Exposition Park Winston Smith Bellwood Hill Judee Candler Bell George Bril United States Navy John R. Willanson Wilkinson Habeas Comus Jilil MoeGer Henry Hull KR. A. Angier James L. Mayson Ball Superior Court Mayson James E. O'Neill Monnish Narry Alexander Peachtree Street Forrest Avenue

Fulton County Farmer Enters Race for Legislature

E and Kokaeais in the race as Fulton county farmer Merriam declares candidacy for the next legislature. Air Merriam asserts country districts of the county deserve representation. his exhibit at the last interstate fair drew statewide notice. The announcement will be published.

Fulton County Air Merriam F.J Merriam F. J Mberriam

Mr Merriam Enters Fulton Representative Race from Outside City

Mr Merriam plans to run for the state house representing Fulton rural districts. He will resign as Battle Hill Farmers Club president February 1 to enter the race, with an official announcement expected then. The club invites current lawmakers and prospective candidates to speak, aiming for a large local turnout.

Merriam Fulton General Assembly Battle Hil Farmers’ Club Battle Hil

Riot Among Negroes Near Belt Junction Ends in Arrests

A late Monday night clash at a Belt Junction boarding house involved about twenty Black residents. Pistols and knives were used. Mattie Johnson suffered a cut from a blade. Officers Dunbar and Cheshire arrested WIl and Matte and Polite Glasson, with more suspects sought by Chief Turner and county police.

Belt Junction Whi Mattie Johnson Wil Matte Polite Glasson Durbar Cheshire Mattie Johnson Dunbar and Turner

Drink coffee no more with Fostum Food Coffee substitute

A schoolroom note by Miss E Barnard of Oxfordds cites coffee as linked to nervousness irritability and dull intellect in children and herself. She describes headaches from coffee, quitting it, and relief after using Fostum Food Coffee, praising its taste ease of preparation and healthful effects.

E. Barnard

Georgia Textiles Aim for Strong St Louis Exhibit

Georgia officials and textile leaders plan a major push to exhibit at the St Louis exposition. John R Kendrick urges Georgia manufacturers to participate, promising ample space and low costs, and notes a state commission will coordinate the effort. Governor Candler says a public appropriation would not violate the constitution as a promotional move.

John R. Kendrick Philadelphia Atlanta Candler Georgia Agriculture O. B. ‘Stevens Secr Stary Phil Cook State House Kendrick St. Louis St. Lewis Canaler Ir. Kendrick Talis South Carolina North Carolina St. Louis Exposition South Spartanburg D. C Charlotte N. C Georgia School of Technology

Whitehall Residents Protest Muddy Sidewalks

Whitehall Street residents between Trinity and Windsor protest city officials over torn up sidewalks and mud teeming lurching access to homes. They complain plank walks were removed, leaving impassable paths and steps lower than street grade, with no improvised stairs.

Whitehall Street Trinity Avenue Windsor Street

Atlanta Fails to Feel A Cold Wave As Weather Bureau Blames Texas Low

A Texas developed low pressure area disrupted forecasts and Atlanta faced a day of near freezing temperatures with rain and moisture from a passing high near Detroit. Officials warned of a cold wave that never arrived and citizens prepared for winter worse than reality. The thermometer ranged 31 to 42. An ad promotes PRICKLY ASH BITTERS for kidney issues.

Weather Bureau Texas Northwest Atlanta Marbury Detroit Corpus Christi

Field Day Plans Discussed for Public Schools

A preliminary committee meeting led by the superintendent set plans for an elaborate May field day at Piedmont Park. Members Oscar Pappenheimer Dr Theo Toepel Prof William Slaton and Major W F Slaton will report back soon with detailed arrangements. Grammar school events precede the Boys High participation as preparation begins.

Egremmar Appelal Committee Superintendent of Oscar Pappenheimer Board of Education Theo Toepel William XL Slaton Boye’ High School W. F. Slaton Piedont Park Poupel

Botanic Blood Balm offered free trials for skin and blood diseases

An advertisement promises 15,000 free trial treatments of Botanic Blood Balm to prove it cures severe blood and skin ailments. It claims the remedy purifies blood, relieves ulcers, eczema, boils, and rheumatism, and offers free confidential medical advice with samples mailed to 1058 Forsyth Street, Atlanta, Georgia.

Blood Balm Co Forsyth Street Atlanta Retiate Cortero Meikine

Sarpy Held For Forgery in Atlanta Ad Fraud Case

Edmund J Barpy, accused swindler tied to dozens of Atlanta advertisers, faced forgery charges after contracts in a bogus business guide were altered to demand higher payments. Sarpy, claimed victim, was bound over for forgery and fined 100 dollars but remained held on bond as officers pursue dockets and assess the bogus publication rooted in the Baltimore based Guarantee Publishing Company hoax.

Edmund J. Barpy Recorder Atlanta Sarpy Ada Edmund Dobsor Mercantile Commercial Guide Dobson Edgewood Avenue Ivy Streets Guarantee Publishing Company Baltimore Po Mce Ivy Street Atlanta Book Binders Guarantee Publishing Sorpy Ward Smith Coul Dobaon

New Orleans Railway Co Incorporation Reported

New Orleans Railway Company with capital of 5 900 000 was incorporated to operate and construct railways. Incorporators include Walter Tr. Mardingham Charles F. Geherman Malcolm M. Isutler and Henry B. Pogson, all of Jersey City. City: Trenton New Jersey. Date: January 28.

New Orleans Railway Commission Trenton New Orleans Railway Company Capital Walter TR. Mardingham Charies F. Geherman Malcolm M. Isutler Henry B. Pogson Jersey City

Preventive and curative Slocum system for consumption

A promotional notice extols Dr. Slocum's four free remedies for prevention and cure of consumption. It claims germicidal tissue protection, restorative toning, and rapid fortification, touts the Emulsion, Expectorant, Tonic, and a catarrh cure, and urges readers to write for free samples from Dr. T A Slocum in New York, noting to mention The Atlanta Constitution.

Stecum New York City Dr. Slocum United States Slocum T. A. Slocum Swine Et New York Tia Atlanta Constitution

Grand Theatre Offers Mansfield in Beaucaire and More

Richard Mansfield headlines at the Grand with Beaucaire in a program featuring his dramatic concept and production. The Arizona cast includes a horse named Cochise and Governor Murphy of Arizona admired the show in Chicago. Tim Murphy debuts a new Washington life drama A Capitol Comedy at the Grand next Saturday. Marie Paige’s Under Two Plagues draws an audience despite bad weather. matinees feature The Deacon's Daughter and The Little Megotian with giveaways for Saturday night.

the Grand Richard Mansfield Beaucaire Mansfield Arizona Governor Murphy Chicago Augustus Thomas Chicago “Cochise Murphy Phoenix Thomas Tim Murphy Washington Capitol Paul Wilstach National Capital Texas Columbia Columbia Theater Marie Paige

Stock of Vehicles Closed Out at Dickey Carriage Co

We have bought the stock of vehicles of the Dickey Carriage Company at 575 Broad Street consisting of depot wagons surreys ranabouts victorias buggies and wagons all of which have to be closed out at once.

Dickey Carriage Company Broad St

Professor John L. DeMotte Lectures on Posterity

The audience braved bad weather to hear Prof. John L. DeMotte discuss A Plea for Posterity focusing on cattle raising, inheritance of mental traits, and a rebuke of natural evolution. His masterful delivery and stereo optic views held listeners for two hours, though some felt it did not surpass prior efforts.

John L. DeMotte Deiver D-Motte

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