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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1902

Page

5

Amnesty Granted for Philippine Insurrection Crimes

Roosevelt issues blanket pardon for insurrection participants in the Philippine archipelago, excluding murder rape and robbery convicts, with oath of allegiance to the United States. Chaffee relieved. Philippines civil governance ratified under Philippine Commission. Army receives eulogy for support in Cuba and the Philippines.

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Pension Bill Expands Confederate Veterans Payouts Nationwide

Washington notes a bill by Senator Pritchard to grant U S pensions to Confederate veterans who served before January 4 1865. It also lets deserters gain eligibility after honorable reentries, potentially adding about 1 million dollars yearly to pension costs. The piece lauds Cuban service and Philippine Army conduct, praising discipline, humanity, and progress under American leadership.

Washington Pritchard North Carolina United States H Clay Evans Tennessee United States Army

Virginia Gift to Uncle Sam University of Virginia presents gift to Ray

Representative Hay received from Judge J B Sener a fac simile reproduction of the Declaration of Independence presented to the state department by the University of Virginia Alumni Association. The document bears the inscriptions honoring Thomas Jefferson and notes the one hundred and twenty fifth anniversary of American independence. The act was celebrated with remarks on Jeffersons legacy and the role of the department of state. The Jefferson Memorial Association was also organized, naming numerous prominent organizers from Virginia and other states. A fire destroyed the Capewell Horse Nail Company plant in Hartford, with losses estimated at 300000 to 400000 dollars, covered by insurance.

Washington Hay Virginia State Department J. B Sener Sener University of Virginia Thomas Jefferson Jeffersons Columbus Delano Judge Sener General Alumni Association Jefferson United States Monticello Department of State Great Republic University Republic Jefferson Memorial Association Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association Benatorg Daniel Teller Colorado Blackburn Kentucky Carmack Tennessee Heitfeld Idaho Patterson Money Mississippi Tillman South Carolina Pettus Alabama Cockrell Missouri Jones Arkansas Culberson Texas McMillin Willard Hartford Conn Capewell Horse Nail Company

Free Sample Coupon for Hagens Magnolia Beauty Aid

A sales notice promises instant beauty effects from Hagens Magnolia palm on the face neck arms and hands. It offers three free sample bottles sent on coupon with name and address to Lyon Manufacturing Co Atlanta Georgia.

Magnolia Lyon Manufacturing Co South Fifth St Atlanta Constitution Brooklyn

Jenkins named collector of internal revenue for South Carolina

President Roosevelt selected Major Micah Jenkins to succeed George R. Koester as collector of internal revenue for the district of South Carolina. Jenkins, who met with the president at the White House, will soon receive his commission and plans to move the office from Columbia to Charleston. The president also reappointed W. L Harris and I. F. Richardson as postmasters in Charleston and Columbia, while Sumter’s postmaster nomination faced confirmation issues.

Washington Micah Jenkins Roosevelt George R. Koester Internal Revenue District of South Carolina Major Jenkins White House Treasury Department Jenkin Columbia Charleston South Carolina Pittsburg W. L Harris I. F. Richardson Mr. Short Sumter Lst Post Office Department

Atlanta Fourth of July Celebration Highlighted by Oration

All Atlanta prepares for public exercises with Mayor Livingston Mims as master of ceremonies Reuben R Arnold to deliver the oration Daniel Carey to read the Declaration of Independence A large children's chorus conducts patriotic music and a star spangled banner performance. The day features a Fifth regiment field day parade at Exposition park races along College Park road a ball game with Atlanta at Birmingham and a grand street parade.

Atlanta Livingston Mims Reuben R Arnold Daniel Carey Professor Davis C ER Melson Georgia Dtixie Dan Carey Bay Reuben BR Arnold America David Marx Fifth Regiment Exposition Park College Park Birmingham Pitth Erskine Fountain Peachtree Street Twenty-third Regiment Infantry USA E B Pratt Fifth Regiment Infantry Clifford Anderson Governor’s Horse Guard George M. Hope Avanta Artillery L D Morris Grand Army of the Republic Allen D Candler Birskine Fountain Whitehall Mitchell Washington Peachtree East Cain Robert J Lowry J Davis T J Riptey Lowry John Candler John A. Miller James D Robinson James W Austin Hallman Sims Frank Inman E 3 Gray W J Davis TJ Ripley Piedmont Park Whitehall Street Mitchell Street

Four Injured in Pittsburg Train Collision

Four persons were seriously injured when the Akron express on the Pittsburg and Western railroad collided with the Butler accommodation at Glenshaw Pa at 830 this morning. Names include Mrs E Quinn of Bakerstown Pa with facial and body wounds, Charles and Leslie of Aspinwall Pa with lacerations, Frank Francesco of Allison Park Pa with a broken left ankle, and M A Thompson of Hrellyn Pa with head wounds. The age and exact circumstances remain unclear.

Pittsburg Akron Express Pittsburg and Western Railroad Butler Glenshaw E Quinn Bakerstown Charles & Leslie Asplnwall Frank Francesco Allison Park M. A. Thompson Hrelyn, Pa

Strikers Held After Riot Charge in Drifton Case

Wilkesbarre Pa July 3 President Mitchell said there is no change in the anthracite strike as he works to reconcile operators and miners in a bituminous district. Four Drifton strikers Joseph Wosko Joseph Howlosh Wapl Wosko and John Pitcher were held on $300 bail each after riot charges. Catherine OBrien and Marie Jones were fined 10 and held on $500 bail for assaulting a police officer at Prospec t colliery. Coxe Bris reportedly planned a 10 percent wage increase for employees if the strike ends.

Joseph Howlosh Wapl Wosko John Pitcher Dlifton Pollock Catherine O'Brien Marie Jones Prospect Coxe & Bris Drifton

Sham battle at Piedmont Park crowds area Fourth of July

A large Fourth of July event at Piedmont Park in Atlanta features a sham battle starting at 6 p.m. with 10 000 expected visitors, 50 000 rounds from Augusta Arsenal, and extensive demonstrations by Company M A D K B L and artillery units. Field exercises begin 3 30 pm, after a baseball game Atlanta versus Birmingham. Admission for both events is 26 cents.

Piedmont Park Atlanta United States Augusta Shearer Sheridan Shaw Malsby Marston Wenater Barry Hix Thompson Battle McMulan Halloway and Ingram Black Sharpton Hairston Daniel Haygood Vaughn Rorig Ayers Mitchell Camp Closure Fowler Wilt Burod Artillery Cone Hawks and Johnson Battie Thomas Fife Jones Waldrop Gossett Sanders and Jackson Hoyle Lyle, Vaughn and Lowman Rathers and Gray Rodgers Brisendine Taylor Farris Herder Sanders Gallaway Hapgood Roig Wolford Leisure Moore Johnson Bernhardt Gaines M Hapgood Hammond Holiend Heddish J Shearer Bagley Carroll Holland James Winn Cochran Dana Brown McClelland Arnold Sumner Mann Broyles

Painting of John D Berry Hung in City Court Room

A life size portrait of the late Judge John D Berry by Artist Fields was placed in the second division of the city court. The painting closely captures his salient features as he appeared while presiding. Berry, a notable Atlanta figure who came from Newnan Ga, rose to judge after a legal career and European travels. He died in his youthful prime.

John D. Berry City Court Room John D Berry Fields Judge Berry Atlanta Newnan Europe

Post Offices Relegated to Fourth Class

Dahlonega and Millen Georgia Kenton Tenn moved from presidential to fourth class status effective July 1 along with Millen Georgia and Dahlonega Georgia listing.

Dahlonega and Millen Washington Georgia Kenton Tenn

Whitfield Fence Election Yields Large Margin in Dalton

A fence election in Whitfield county on Wednesday produced a strong yes vote. Of 1,486 votes cast, 1,403 were for fences, with Dalton showing unusual turnout at 533 votes.

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