Wells to Hang Next Monday
Attorney Hayden presented a clemency petition signed by many Atlanta residents urging commutation of W. R. Wells’s death sentence to life imprisonment. The prison commission reportedly denied clemency and sent the decision to Governor Candler, with execution readiness in place and the rope tested for the hanging before noon next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wells
Candler
Hayden
Wells
Atlanta
Department
Nelad
U. S. Attorney Reports Case Totals for Year
Edgar H. Angier, U S District Attorney, reported 901 cases tried with 778 criminal and 123 civil. Of criminal cases 488 convictions, 117 acquittals, 178 dismissals. civil outcomes included 33 verdicts for government, 3 against, 87 dismissals. Fines totaled $22,661. Compared with last year, about 100 fewer cases were brought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar H. Angier
United States
Attor Mney General Knox
Washington
Fudge Newman
International Sunday School extends work among Negro youths
Denver hosts the convention as Garland Penn of Atlanta joins the executive committee to represent the colored Sunday school program in the United States. Plans target inaugurating work at the Negro Young People’s Christian and Educational Congress in Atlanta this August. The group aims to elect two southern field workers soon and push vigorous Christian education among southern colored youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Garland Penn
Atlanta
Colored Epworth League
United States
Penn
Negro Young People’s Christian and Educational Congress
South
Toronto
I. Garl
Epworth League
Great
Congress of Christian and Educational Workers
Excessive Heat Sets Crops Up On Southern States Report
Weather Bureau report for weeks ending July 14 and period to date details cooler conditions on the north Pacific coast and central regions, but hotter in New England and central east Gulf states. It notes record highs in Atlanta Tampa Knoxville and widespread 100 to 102 degree readings, with minimums down to 40s in plateau areas and dry spells in several regions. Seasonal precipitation largely above average in the north and lake regions, but below in the southern states and portions of the Ohio valley, Gulf coast, and central gulf districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
United States
North Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain Slope
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio
Lower
Lake Region
Atlantic Coast States
Ohio Valley
Missouri Valley
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
San Joaquin
Sacramento
New England
Central
East Gulf States
Rocky Mountains
West Gulf States
East Gulfs
South Atlantic States
Atlanta
Tampa
Knoxville
South Atlantic
Landerwry
Portland
Roseburg
Oreg
Rocby Mountains
Middle Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Central Gulf Districts
Texas
Mississippi Valley
South Atlantic Coast
Gulf Districts
Middle Atlantic States
Pacific Coast
Oklahoma
Missordi
Red River
Morris Brown College Executes Faculty slate at meeting
Executive board of Morris Brown College met at 30 Yonge Street with eighteen applications for faculty positions. Selected were President Rev J M Henderson, Vice President Prof J Jordan, Latin Greek chair Prof C A Combs, Science chair Mrs A D Carey, Literature chair Prof C L Harper, Art chair Prof Adams, Hebrew Greek and theology Rev M M Ponton, Historical theology Rev J A Brackett, Primary dept leads Mrs Landrum Ponton Ford Pepper, preceptress Mrs Henderson, nurse training director Dr H B Butler. Dr Stinson collection agent presented his report and results were accepted before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Brown College
Yonge Street
Atlanta Bible Institute
A. M. & Church
Hishop H. M Turner
J. M. Henderson
A. M
Dp. J. Jordan
C. A. Comvbs
Mra
A. D. Carey
C. L. Harper
Adams
M. M. Ponton
T. B
Tummer Theological Seminary
Visitors to city crowd for Walker monument unveiling
Julius L Brown cites delegations expected from Chattanooga Athens Augusta and Jonesboro railroads offer low rates to Atlanta for the General Walker monument unveiling. A parade is debated while a directors meeting at Brown building sets final program details and aims to ease heat for walking to the site. Jane MacLean Walker and a 5 year old Walker descendant will pull the cover cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
William 4. T. Walker
Jusus L. Brown
Monument Association
Chattanooga
Athens
Augusta
Jonesboro
Brown
Baunder'a
Magazine Road
United States
Fort McPherson
Tomer
Jane
MacLean Walker
General Walker
W. H. T. Walker
Funeral of W M Muller One of Atlanta's Oldest Residents
William M Muller longtime Atlanta resident buried at Oakland cemetery after forty years in the city Born in 1816 in Germany he arrived as a youth and later worked at Western and Atlantic shops He built the first sleeper on the line and grandsons recall his jovial nature Survived by four children twenty two grandchildren eight great grandchildren He was 88 years old at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
William M. Muller
Oakland Cemetery
Mr. Muller
Germany
Western
Atlantic
George W. Muller
Louise Masuien
Philip Breitenbacher
Matilda Zahn
Frederick Muller
Able Lecturers Secured Promises For Next Season
The Atlanta Lecture Association announces a strong lineup for next season with Woodrow Wilson Princeton president Q S Marden Success editor Noah K Davis and Edwin A Alderman Tyone University president among the secured speakers. Dr Wilson is considering the invitation and hopes to attend in the fall or early spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Lecture Association
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Q. S. Marden
The
Success Magazine
Noah K. Davis
Charlottesville
Edwin A. Alderman
Tylone University
Wilson
Removal Sale of Men’s Fashionable Clothing
An removal sale advertises wholesale clearance of men’s and young men’s fine clothing with steep discounts and no reserves. It urges buyers that prices will force sales by September, promising all stock is buyable at reduced costs.
Straw Hats at low price in moving sale
A local advert notes a big discount on furnishing goods as straw hats and other items are offered during a clearance sale ahead of moving to permanent quarters at 26 Whitehall Bt. on September date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehall
Family Evicted, Prisoner Husband Near Police Matron
The Jordan family faces eviction and poverty as Edward N. Jordan is jailed for investigation after failing to support his wife and three children. Mrs. Jordan sold cement and varnish to survive, illness halted income, and rent arrears drove them to the streets. Police will place the three children in the Home for the Friendless while Jordan is arraigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Jordan
Chhldren
Jordan
Jordans
Recorder
Marietta Street
Savannah
as _Jordan
Yow Rates Via Southern Railway for Week End Outings
In 1902 Southern Railway offers low rate week end round trip tickets from Atlanta for Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning departures. Destinations include Athens Austell Chambies Buford Chattoochee Clarkesville Elberton Duluth Gainesville Indian Spring Lithia Springs Mount Airy Nickajack Dalton Lookout Mountain Meansville Norcross Powder Springs Strickland Springs Toccoa Tallapoosa Tallulah Falls Warm Springs Isle of Palms St Simon Cumberland Island Atlantic Beach with Cumberland Island St Simon Atlantic Beach Isle of Palms to be sold for Saturday night trains only. Descriptive literature available at Kimball House city ticket office. BR SODy of the Summer Resorts folder.
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Southern Railway
Southern Raihway
Atlanta
Athens
Austell
Chambies
Buford
Chattahoochee
Clarkesville
Tallapoosa
Tallulah Falls
Warm Springs
Isle of Palms
St. Simon
Cumberland Island
Atlantic Beach
Kimball House Corner
BR Sody
Election of teachers for Darien and Ridge academies
The McIntosh County Academy Commissioners announce an election of teachers for vacancies at two academies in Darien and the Ridge for the 1902 scholastic year. Applicants will be considered July 24. salaries: principal 100 dollars monthly. Ridge first assistant 35 dollars monthly. other three assistants 25 dollars monthly. board 35 dollars per quarter. term begins Oct 1, 1902. notice by A. C. Wyllly Secretary.
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Darien
Ridge
the Ridge
McIntosh County Academy
Aley C, Wylly
Sect
Treas
City of
Atlanta
Peters Street
Leonard Street
Park Street
Peters
Whitehall
J. Campbell
Want Ads From The Constitution Weeding Through Classifieds
Want ads list employment opportunities and notices from 19th century classifieds. Items include plumbers carpenters nurserymen wholesale sporting goods contractors and office staff sought by various companies. positions range from labor to professional roles with locations in Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee. Addresses and dates appear alongside job descriptions and reward notices for lost items.
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Mass
Southern Employment Agency
Ralph Wormerey & Co
Memphis
Tenn
W. J. Oliver & Co
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Stark Nurseries
Louisana
McCord-Stewart Co
Atlanta
Selma Sporting Goods Co
Selma
McDonald, Marsh & Co
Arrival and Departure Trains at Union Depot Atlanta Ga
Following trains and schedules from Central of Georgia and Southern Railway list arrivals to Savannah Macon Hapeville and Jonesboro with departure times to Nashville Marietta Memphis and Washington. Includes through sleepers dining cars and local services. multiple daily trains to Birmingham Cincinnati Columbus and New York with vestibuled cars and connections.
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Atlanta
Sacs
New York
Brown & Allen
Alabama
Whitehall
N.Y
Lanier & Lanier
Lanier Southern Busines College
Macon
Lanier
Peachtree and
Marietta
Peachtree
Aenger
Union Depot
tHaneville
Hapeville
Jonesboro
Whithby
Atlantic
Noerville
Nashville
Memphis
Marietta - Nashville
Southern Railway
Brunswick
Columbus
Birmingham
Kansas City
Kansaga City
Charlotte
Danville
Richmond
Chattanonga
Chattanooga
Washington and Southwestern Limited
Washiton
Moon
New York Express
Washington
Norfolk
Fort Valley
Pullman
Mempis
Carrollton
Ling Bell
Toccoa
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cincinnat
Anniston
Jackwomble
Jacksonville
U. G
Boston
Kimball House
Union Spvt
Main
Deepot
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Pardon Board
U. S. Attorney Reports
Azza
Walker Honument
Julius L. Brown
Ej Flit
W. M. Muller
Wawprice
Essig Bros
Bell Phone
B. BR. Jordan
Bussey's
Whitehall At
Wmotice
E. Gain Street
East Cain
Ivy
Courtland Streets
Hap Gan
John J. Woodside
North Broad Street
Empireusiness Bureau
Grant
A. W
Care Constitution
R. B. Clem
Ons
Willingham
Arate
May M. Ray
Auburn Ave
Holland House
Forsyth
Enterprise Mfg. Co
Lake St
Chicago
Tis
Southern Supply Co
Auburn Avenue
McCollum
Booth_ Managers
SEO
Southern Engraving Co
Harrison
Southern
Southern Press
J. M. Quick Co
Medical
Anne DR. Edmondson
Frank Eqmondsmans
G Chemists
Atlants
Post Hospital
Forrest Ave
Constitution Office
Piedmont Avenue
Whitehell Street
T. C. DM
Constitution. S
B. Turman
Baker Street
Also & Cosy Pome
North Avenue
Peachtree Street
B. Turmen
Broad
Film
Boley
West End
Edward Wilson
City Call
Séing
L. Thrower
North Forsyth Street
Orange St
P. O
Constitution
Baltimore
Richarda Machine Co
Patera Street
Alabama Streets
Ss. B Turman & Co
Broad and
Alabama Sts
Constitution Building
Bona Alien
Mitchell Street
Wilsell
Georgia
E. Magill
Fitty
Capital City National Bank
Fourth National Bank
H. H. Brown
Edgewood Avenue
Bona Allen's
West
Bouthern Engraving, Co
C. H. Smith
EB. D. Crane & Co
Forsyth Street
Columbus Bogey Co
D. Crane & CO
Forsyth St
Addreas A. B. C
Charleston
A. Parkins
D. F. Donahoe
BR. R
Tugele
Hollingsworth
J.C
J. G. Evins
Temple Court
S. W. Carson
South Broad
Edgar Dunlap
Prudential
Tolman
T Holleman
West Alabama
Baustacie Loan and Security Company
Equitable
Weyman & Conners
Schaul & May
Decatur
Kennedy Loan Co
Corney
J.T. Holleman
Jowest
McCandless
Kiser
BR. GC
Desaussure
Inman Building
Losna
HOWE
Auliius
Watts & Co
Alabama Street
Saeseseneseneremenemenenet
Hawkes
West Point
Montgome
Renton U
Orthern
Niawepa
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