Rice Declines Mayoral Bid Over Wife Health Concerns
Open letter from Frank P. Rice explains he will not seek the mayoral race due to his wife's serious health. He recounts ample support and confidence in victory but prioritizes family. Judge George Hillyer had already declined. potential candidates now include Harvey Johnson James G Woodward H H Cabaniss and Hugh T Inman as the field narrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Rice
Rice
F. P. Rice
Prane P, Rich
Atlanta
George Hillyer
Hugh T Inman
Woodward
Mr Cabaniss
Civil Service Exam Held Today for Coast Geodetic Computer
A special civil service examination for the grade of computer, coast and geodetic survey, begins at 3 o'clock in the United States building. It covers higher mathematics including calculus, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, and practical computations. This is the first special exam since 1900 and it continues two days, seven hours today and six tomorrow.
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United States
DAY PUPILS CAN ATTEND COX COLLEGE BY STREET CAR
Efforts to extend the East Point electric line to College Park and improve the transit system will enable day pupils from the city to attend Southern Female College. The institution promotes its regular courses plus music art elocution and literature. Prospective patrons are urged to visit the college to view its facilities. The sixtieth session starts September 9. A postal board addressed to President Charles C. Cox College Park Ga will send a catalogue and souvenir.
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Cox College
East Point
College Park
Southern Female College
Charles C. Cox
Isham Daniel Remains In Quiet Condition
Isham Daniel's condition was unchanged at an early hour today after days of rest with slight improvement. He rested quietly yesterday, offering some hope for recovery as health officials monitor his progress.
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Isham Daniel
Justices of the Peace Confined to District Jurisdictions
Judge H M Reid rules constitutional the law limiting Justices of the Peace to their districts in a habeas corpus case. He releases Gibson, held for offense in another district, concluding the act is valid. The ruling upholds district confinement for judicial authority.
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Justices of the Peace
H. M. Reid
Heid
Gibson
Reid
Committee Named to Review Charter
Councilman Key urged creation of seven subcommittees from the city council to review the charter revision committee work. The plan assigns topics from boundaries to streets and finances, with a harmony committee to resolve remaining questions. Howell was named chair with eight members including Woodward and Winn amid disputes over process.
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Council
Key
Winn and
Harwell
General Council
Atlanta
Howell
Kontz
Woodward
LaHatte
Warren
Winn
Fincher
Bees
Glass and
Funeral and local notices highlight community events
Funeral for Mrs. Thomas A. Lynch to be at 10 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception with pallbearers named. Mrs. Ellen G. Fisher dies. funeral at 4:30 at Mr. Ellis's residence, Oakland cemetery interment. Confederate Veterans plan July 22 barbecue at Woodward Springs. East Lake Gun Club to hold shoots Thursday and Saturday. Bailiff Ed O’Connor dismissed for cruelty to animals. Painting The Accused Woman by John Adams Jr exhibits at the YMCA hall on Auburn Ave. Miss Pmma Jones improving after wagon accident. Grocers’ excursion to Cumberland leaves at 8:30 pm with ~200 travelers. return by July 10.
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Thomas A. Lynch
M. Lynch
North Butler Street
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Howard Pattillo
M. A. Erskine
J. W. Wallace
G. W. Oliver
F. M. Berry
P. A. Lynch
Ellen G. Fisher
John Adams, Jr
Constitution
Colored Young Men's Christian Association
Auburn Avenue
Convention to push equal tenure for county officers
A county officers convention in Atlanta tomorrow is likely to back a bill for equal four year terms for all county officers. A draft proposal may be presented to the next legislature in October. The gathering will consolidate two officer groups, with 400 expected attendees and a welcome by Solicitor Eugene R. Black.
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Solicitor Black
Atlanta
Court House
Eugene R. Black
City Criminal Court
Fulton County
Cold Springs
East Point
Lncal
Sherif John W. Nelms
John BR. Witkinson
Superior Court
Arnold Broyles
T. M. Armistead
Chinese Looking Westward War Notes and Local Updates
Rev Dr H C DuBose says 1900 war shifted Chinese thought westward forecasting new religious and business growth while the US has strong influence. A man named George W Thompson in Alamance county is attacked by an eagle, sustaining serious injuries. Contractors near Morganton repair Western North Carolina railway amid a collision injuring a Knoxville engineer. Catholic church efforts grow in NC with St Marys Bellmont and Raleigh orphanage planned. Political contests loom in Democratic primaries and franchise amendment challenges. Judge Purnell defends federal judges against criticism. Senator Simmons disputes any court fight over the franchise issue.
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Dr. DuBose
Raleigh
N. C
H. C. DuBose
China
United States
George W. Thompson
Alamance County
Haletgn
Thompson
J. Hale
Old Land
John D. Bellamy
Hate
Hig County
Cumberland
Bellamy
Z. B
Charlotte
National Capitol
North Carolina
Western North Carolina Railway
Morganton
Connor
Knoxville
St. Marys
Bellmont
Gaston County
Simmons
Republican Party
Purnell
Queen Alexandra Opens London Domestic Servants’ Treat
Queen Alexandra hosted a London event for ten thousand domestic workers with mayors and officials in attendance. Prominent ladies provided aid as guests received chocolate boxes and silver gilt troocks as gifts. Two children were killed in Hartland Wisconsin when a storm toppled a barn and caused damage to crops and trees.
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London
Queen Alexandra
Hartland
Wis
George Molster
Ferton
Atlanta Troops Ordered Out For Wrightsville Encampment
Governor Candler overrules Adjutant General and directs sending Fifth regiment members from Atlanta to Macon for rifle range practice despite earlier excusal The move aims to avoid interference with July encampment at Wrightsville North Carolina and meets local pressure from Macon officials and citizens The governor emphasized obedience as a soldier’s first duty though attendance may prove difficult with worker resistance and uncertain five-man per company turnout.
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Candler
Robinson
Macon
Adjutant General
Wrightsville
N. C
Atlanta
Frank Potts barbecue draws Atlanta guests to countryside feast
Friends of Frank Potts praised his hospitality at a Fourth of July barbecue held at Potts family home on the Southern Railway midway between Atlanta and Austell. About one hundred Atlantans traveled on a special train, with guests including Lewellyn Aldrich of Watertown who lauded the host. Potts, assisted by his brother Henry and sons Paul and Kell, received a gold Oliver table service as a surprise testimonial for the invitation and warmth shown.
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Lewellyn Aldrich
Watertown
Atlanta
South
Frank Pott
Aldrich
Lucullae
Potts
Mr Potts
Henry Potts
Paul and
Kell
Tech Summer School Begins July 14th
Applicants for admission and all students desiring individual instruction in mathematics, English and advanced scientific and mathematical subjects will be trained by professors of the School of Technology for 10 weeks. Two scholarships will be contested for September 24, with special attention. War catalog and descriptive circular, address Lyman Hall, Pres., Atlanta, Ga.
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School of Technology
Lyman Hall
Pres
Atlanta
Scholarships Offered at Georgia Excellent Institution
Two scholarships will fund four years of net expenses for two students at the Georgia School of Technology. September 24 contest. The school, with a national reputation in mechanical, electrical, civil, textile engineering, and engineering chemistry, reports increased equipment, new dormitories, and enhanced athletics under climate suitable for a large southern city. Address Lyman Hall, president, Atlanta, Ga. NM
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Georgia
Georgia School of Technology
Lyman Hall
Atlanta
Best granulated sugar retation for 4 1 2c per pound
Supreme Court of Georgia session Monday July 7 1902. Ferrar et al v Southwestern Railroad Company argued. WA Wilkins et al v City of Waynesboro argued. C D Keony Co Teas Coffees Sugars Whitehall Street listed.
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C. D. Keony Co
Whitehall St
Supreme Court of Georgia
Ferrar Et al
Southwestern Railroad Company
WA. Wilkins Et al
City of Waynesboro
Safe Deposit Boxes Offer Year Round Security
Summer days send people away and invite theft of valuables. The article promotes safe deposits at Title Guarantee and Trust Company in the Euspire Building, Atlanta, claiming vault service provides complete protection and is unequaled in the area.
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Jimmy
T Rust Company
Man Ends Life In Grant Park With Pistol Shot
J C Bennett Jr 30 was found dead in Grant Park near Bethesda spring after a pistol bullet entered his head. Coroner’s jury ruled death by own action though relatives call it accidental. He had been ill, recently resumed work with Page Wire Fence Co. The body was moved to Meyer’s Undertaking Parlors. Odd Fellows lodge may conduct the funeral. Jason Bennett of Gainesville, his parents, arrived. Victim last seen smoking near the spring by Sydney Smith, 10, of South Boulevard. Will Gatins of the water works spotted the body and notified park police.
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Bethesda Spring
Grant Park
Park Avenue
J. C. Bennett, Jr
Smith & Wesson
Bennett
N. D. Bennett
Bereau Avenue
Page Wire Fence Company
Sydney Smith
South Boulevard
Will Gatins
Water Works Department
J. A. Harper
Crescent hotel opens as yearround resort at Hure ka Springs
On July 3 the Crescent hotel at Hure ka Springs opens as an all year round resort under Frisco system management. Extensive renovations have been made to position the Crescent as a premier southwest hostelry.
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Crescent Hotel
Hureka Springs
Frisco
Southern Railway Announces Providence Round Trip Fare Details
The Southern Railway offers a special round trip fare to Providence from Atlanta for the P. U. Meeting, July 10 to 13, 1802. Tickets sold July 6 to 8 with return by July 22, 1902, at one fare plus $1.00. Rates vary by travel route via New York or Norfolk with meals and berth included on some options. For info contact City Office, Kimball House, phone 142 Main, or J. C. Beam Jr., Atlanta.
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Providence
Southern Railway
P. U
Atlanta
New York
Rall
Sound Ones
Norfolk
Kimwall House
Main
J. C. Beam, Jr
Receivers Appointed for Atlantic Match Company
Judge Kirkpatrick of the United States circuit court names Henry L. Holmes of Camden and E. J. Patterson of Plainfield as receivers for the Atlantic Match Company of Camden New Jersey on application by Frank Tilford of New York. Tilford asserts company liabilities around 180 000 dollars plus a 250 000 dollar mortgage on its plant and that the firm loses about 7 000 dollars monthly.
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T ‘Udge
United States Circuit Court
Trenton
Kirkpatrick
Henry L. Holmes
Camden
E. J. Patterson
Plainfield
Atlantic Match Company
N. J
Frank Tilford
New York
Cloudburst disrupts Beatrice rail service and washout near town
Beatrice Nebraska July 7 a cloudburst flooded the Union Pacific line three miles southeast making trains in and out of the city impossible. A Burlington road washout one mile south delayed passenger trains for several hours. Other dispatches report Knights of Pythias officers installed in Athens Georgia and obituaries for Mrs Sarah J Hackett and Mrs Blanche Johnson in Athens with funeral details.
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Nebraska
Beatrice
Neb
Union Pacific
Burlington Road
Athens
St. Elmo Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J. J. Shackelford
RS. Moss
Troy Beatty
A. H.whitehead
H. A. Erwin
Inside Guardian
J. E. Cook
Guardian
Celery Compound Promises Strength In Summer Heat
The unusually variable spring and early summer weather has caused widespread illness. The aged, weak, and nervous should focus on health building as hot weather nears. Paine's Celery Compound is advertised as restoring strength, feeding nerves, purifying the blood, aiding digestion, and promoting sleep. A bottle is claimed to yield results.
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Paine
Walker Monument Foundations Progress Near July Unveiling
Foundation work for the Walker monument is advancing toward a July 22 unveiling. Julius L. Brown supervises laying the foundations for five guns, with most labor and materials donated. A large crowd is expected for the ceremony, followed by a Brownwood barbecue under Bill Sparks.
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Walker Monument
Julius L. Brown
Association
Brownwood
Bill Sparks
Joseph Cumming
C. Howard
Annual Summer School At Peach Street Tech Apprenticeship
The notice advertises an annual summer school at 223 Peach rea Street with sessions beginning July 14. It advises consulting Professor Peacock for September entry or future starts and touts preparation of grave boys for Tech apprenticeships, urging attendance for seated classes only.
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Peach+rea Street
Sessio
Tech
Peacock
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Bateman
Pmma Jones
W. C. Jones
Bronenielk
Lowman
Empire Bidg
Ind
Gedoz
Wrightsville Beach
Frank Potts
Euspire Building
J. C. Bennett
Grant, Park
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Temple
Match CO
J. Hackett
Athens, Ga
al Fairbrother
Sarah J. Hackett
Blanche Johnson
Augusta
Homba
Gine
Rmegigos
Hirsch Bros
Whitehall Sorest
Hojo Agency
Banister’s Fine Shoes
America
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Hagan Bros. Co
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Stattgarter Underwear
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Baltimore
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