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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1902

Page

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Eleven Killed by Baltimore Storm

A fierce tornado struck Baltimore at 1.40 pm causing eleven deaths and heavy property damage. Nine drownings occurred in the harbor, one man died from a falling tree, and another from a live wire. Drowned victims include Roy Bateman, Joseph Cain, John Cain, Thomas Carroll, Harry McCormick, Mrs. Mary Schuler, Harry Schuler, Olive Schuler, Charles Schuler, and William Cornish.

Baltimore Roy Bateman Joseph Cain John Cain Thomas Carroll Harry McCormick Mary Schuler Harry S. Schuler Olive Schuler Charles Schuler William Cornish Charles Schaefer Eana V. George Schuler Wilson Miners’ Union Groesbeck Philippines Jacob Smith Hilary Herbert Washington Afton Leavenworth Kans

Plan to fuse two asphalt firms into new $31 million company

Philadelphia July 2 plans disclosed to merge the Asphalt Company of America and the National Asphalt Company into a single new corporation with $31 million capital. The plan outlines stock structure, trustee held shares, and a projected $700,000 annual income. Receivers report that the new firm may acquire both companies’ properties if beneficial.

Philadelphia Asphalt Company of America National Asphalt Company New Jersey Wational Asphalt Company Nwn Hecht National Committee Henry Tatnatt John M. Mack American Committee American National Companies American Company

Colquitt Fire Swept Loss Forty Thousand

Fire in Colquitt Georgia on July 20 destroyed eleven stores a hotel and a livery stable by 5 pm. Losses totaled about 40000 with many uninsured. Key property owners named include M D Roberts Dr W E Hunter B Bush J R Bush & Co Fudge and more. The district will be rebuilt with brick and stone.

Wlauht Roberts M. D. Roberts W. E. Hunter B. Bush J. R. Bush & Co Fudge Masonic Temple E. H.C. Bean Scott Jewers & Dancer Stanton & Bro Georgia Colquitt Emory College Americus Macon Morris Grown Negro College Barnesville

Steamship Premium Sunk After Tug Collision Near Elbe

Hamburg July 21 early morning report states Steamship Premium with 185 passengers aboard was cut in two and sunk by tug Hane sel om the Elbe at 12 30. Only about 30 on board were saved.

Hamburg Premius Hanesel Elbe

Head End Meet of Two Trains Near Tope Hospital

A July collision near Tope Hospital Rochester N Y between two Lehigh Valley trains killed Fireman Peter W Putnam and seriously injured fifteen others. Both engines were wrecked. one toppled into the Erie canal feeder. Passengers and crew escaped with varying injuries, while authorities investigate orders to meet at Mount Hope siding.

Rochester N. Y Lehigh Valley Railroad Tope Hospital Peter W. Putnam Robert Mathews Lima Byron G. Vary Frank McVitts Charles Hoffmann A. Bause Washington Charles R. Barnard Emma J. Bailey Gladys Wogen Minnie Bidney G Tyler Tyler Honderer Zorn Mercer Wiercer New York City J. G. Longfellow J. G. Longftellow Clarissa Street Bridge Hope Hospital Putnam Genesee River Erie Canal Canal Feeder Bran de Lavermne Ins Mount Rope Siding Mount Hope Siding

Death of John W Mackay Probed After Heat Prostration

London reports John W Mackay of San Francisco died at Carlton House Terrace after heat prostration. His condition had worsened despite physician consultation. The right lung was congested and pneumonia suspected as heart failure ended his life. Mackay, last of the Bonanza kings, built wealth with Flood O'Brien and Fair, and helped fund the Pacific cable project.

London John W. Mackay San Francisco Carlton House Terrace Minckay Markav Flood O’brien Fair Mackay Nevada W. D. Rippey Comstock California Panama American Downieville Virginia City Kentucky Falr Bonanza Sharon

MRS MIMS READER RESIGNS UNDER ROTATION BYLAW

Mrs Mims wife of the mayor and leader of the Christian Scientists in the city resigns as reader at the Church of Christ on West Baker Street Edward H Carman the other reader also resigns both resignations take effect within two weeks successors to be chosen by the congregation Rotation system adopted at the mother church in Boston provides three year terms before reelection The resignations surprise members and were announced after yesterday service The Sentinel notice from Mary Baker Eddy praised rotation and retirement to higher usefulness in the church news reached Atlanta with Carman learning of it from a Boston friend before resignations were prepared

Livingston Mims Christian Scientists Edward H. Carman Church of Christ West Baker Street Mims Carman Boston Christian Scientist Christian Scientist Sentinel Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Scientist Movement Mary Baker Geddy Atlanta the Sentinel

Pro Vision for Strike Funding Grows as Miners Gather Support

Indianapolis July 20 The final miners leaving for home leave President Mitchell to head to Wilkesbarre as the defense fund mobilizes for the strike. Secretary Wilson leads fundraising expected to total about 400000 from districts and local groups with 3500 weekly expenses for 150000 miners and 750000 dependents. Weekly income target 494000 with 244000 from district assessments and 250000 from public contributions. Central labor unions in major cities to canvass and forward funds to Wilson for distribution to anthracite districts in relief efforts.

Indianapolis Ind Pat Mitchell National Executive Board Mitchell Wilkesbarre Wilson West Virginia Ohio Indiana Iowa Kansas Colorado Maryland Tennessee Alabama Arkansas and Indian Territory Kentucky Missouri Tlfnols Chicago New York Philadelphia National Socialists’ Organization

Tearful Prisoner Exhorts Fellow Prisoners Before Execution

W. Wells, condemned for slaying a blind man, spoke with tears during a Sunday service in the Tower. He refused to renounce faith, urged repentance, and embraced the minister after the sermon as he faced execution between 10 and 12 o'clock.

W.W. R. Wells Frederick Pearce Wells Weiss J. 8. Goodman Goodman Christ Wella

Showers Tuesday and stormy week ahead in parts of state

A messy weather summary notes showers and thunder storms Monday with cooler east portion, then Tuesday showers and fresh south winds. The rest of the item lists varied local sagas from resignations at a church to executions, arrests for gambling, and other regional notices.

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