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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
10
Captain Evan P. Howell, councilman from the seventh ward now in New York, says he would not enter a political hurdle race for mayor. He would consider the use of his name if fellow citizens approve, but no definite decision has been made.
George Milner, a man described as a resident of Atlanta, was brought to Atlanta by Marshal Thompson from Jackson and detained at the police barracks awaiting gubernatorial action. He is suspected in a brutal assault on Mrs. Phipps in Lafayette and matches a sought description.
DeLoach, shot by Thomas Smithson at the DeLoach Oil Manufacturing plant, remains in critical condition at Grady hospital with a wound in the back entering the right lung. Doctors report pneumonia developing. outcome uncertain. Smithson held in Tower awaiting results of the victim’s status and a preliminary trial.
Fragmentary notice mentions Bussey’s at 28 Whitehall and a sequence including Silver Louts XV Floral and English Bright chased Georgian Maier Serkeie 81 Whitehall St. The readable text hints at addresses on Whitehall Street and a list of names or brands but lacks complete context or actions.
Thousands gather under the July sun as a monument to Major General William H. T Walker is unveiled on a roadside plot near the DeKalb Fulton line. Generals Stewart and Howard attend with veterans, families, and troops from the Philippines, while Janet Maclean Walker pulls the cord to reveal the shaft. A replica memorial to General McPherson follows at another monument nearby, with prayers, speeches by President Brown and Major Cumming, and a Brownwood barbecue for over 2,000 attendees.
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A citywide notice details the ownership and forthcoming action concerning the Empire Building in Atlanta held by the Guarantee and Trust Company. Legal steps involve management and property dealings, with dates and procedural notes outlining next milestones for stakeholders.
National figures including Senator Mark Hanna Mayor Carter Harrison Mayor Taggert Mayor Jones Carroll D Wright and Nathan Strauss are under consideration by the Labor Day committee for speeches in Atlanta on the first Monday in September. Hanna leads the list with strong support due to his role in the national civic federation and his potential to draw a large crowd.
Miss Salli e Rudasil dies at 16 in Augusta after tuberculosis. Pearl Truitt, 8, dies of brain fever. both to Bremen funeral. Isham Daniel unimproved. doctors say no hope. Box car hits wall at Exposition mill. no injuries. Fire calls false alarms at 409 Peachtree and 286 Rawson. Governor Candler issues requisitions for Mayfield and Logan for murder and larceny. W. T. Geek pleads to misdemeanor. bond set at 200. Peace court adjourns for Walker monument unveiling. Judge Bateman away.
Wounded man, Co. L Edwards, southern representative of the Cable Plane Co, is in a critical condition after a pistol discharged at his home. The ball entered the abdomen, passed through the liver, lodged behind the spinal column. He was rushed to Elkin Cooper sanitarium for surgery. prognosis poor, but recovery possible. His wife found him after the gunfire.
In Waycross Georgia on July 22, John R. Boyd and Miss Ida Wil 3 were married at the Baptist parsonage at night. The bride is daughter of Dr. Williams. The groom hails from Augusta. They plan to reside in Waycross. The Southeastern Passenger Association issued a circular listing new stopover stations on the Southern Western and Atlantic lines Nashville Chattanooga St Louis Atlanta Knoxville and Northern for summer tourist tickets.
The Atlanta Federation of Trades will hold its annual officers election at the regular meeting tonight. Three candidates seek the presidency: Thomas N. Scales, Walter Dean, and Harry Morgan, who is vice president. President J. W. Bridwell will not seek reelection, promising a hot contest for the top post.
Members of the Thirtieth Georgia regiment federate veterans will hold a reunion at Griffin on Friday. It will be an all day affair with an entertainment program. General Clement A. Evans and General A. J. West will be present and speak. Colonel David Bailey mayor of Griffin will entertain. Trains run from Atlanta and Carrollton with reduced fares and convenient schedules. Daily except Sunday.
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