Cemetery scandal looms as city investigation opens
A cemetery committee of the general council began an open probe into rumors of cemetery mismanagement. An initial two hour executive session heard from witnesses including the city sexton and Beauchamp, with testimony describing tombstone removals, lot sales, and disputed ownership. The panel set another hearing for next Tuesday as the investigation advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Cemetery Committee
General Council
Nea
Sexton
George Beauchamp
Beauchamp
Laird
Dr. Todd
Texas
Baltimore
Balti- More
South Georgia
Jack Hastings
Campbell
Bexton Barfield
Council
Green House
Mr Campbell
Witess
Rane
Troops Marching in Haiti Clash Likely
Paris reports from Cape Haitien that Port de Paix and the Artibonites province welcomed M Firmin as president with acclaim. Artibonite troops advance and rumors say two divisions left the capital to confront General Sean Jumeau who opposes Firmin’s candidacy.
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Paris
Cape Haitien
Haiti
Port de Paix
Northwest Department
M. Firmin
Artibonites
Department of Artibonite
Sean Jumeau
M Firmin
Gas Fired by Naked Lamp at Cambria Mill Disaster
Johnstown Pa July 2 Superintendent Robinson testified at the coroner jury inquest into the July 10 mine disaster. He said the explosion occurred above a coal fall in room No 2 sixth right heading and that the gas was fired by a naked lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Robinson
Cambria Mill
Ardera
Murder Charge Shocks Georgia Prison Officials
Deputy Warden W Ponder and Dr H G Minter face murder and accessory charges over the 1900 death of Frank Kent, a black convict at Jakin camp. An investigation led by Warden Jake Moore found Kent confined near a hot stove under blankets for hours, leading to cerebral congestion and death. the case, kept quiet for years, provoked a state warrant and orders for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Ponder
Jakin
Early County
H. G. Minter
Frank Kent
Simon O'Neill
Chatham County
O'Neil
O'Neill
J M Vittetos
Ponder
Vittetoe
Kent
Stovall
Minter
Prison Commission
Warden Moore
Jake Moore
Georgia Penitentiary
Moore
The
Prison Commission of Georgia
Atlanta
Prison Mission of
Georgia
Jemen
Simon J O'Neil
J M Wittetee
Willis Ponder
H G Minter
Efam
Vanden Wittetoe
Blakely
Perry Jackson
Vittetos
Jackson
Shaon J O'Neil
J’ G Stovall
Frank Kant
Wittetoe
Grand Jury
Ukewisa
House
Senate
Onder
I ¢ Moore
Meepecten Nyse
Married Fifty Three Years Dr Parker And Wife Celebrate
Dr CG W Parker and his wife observe fifty three years of marriage with a home gathering at 305 Peters street. Aged 72, he recounts youth and cites a long medical career and Civil War chaplaincy while praising his wife’s support. The four generations and local friends join in greeting the couple.
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CG. W. Parker
Peters Street
Parker
Dr. Parker
Spalding County
Griffin
Tabitha Terry
Constitution
Bremen
Cornelius W. Parker
WIFS
Warden Moore Probe Results Follow Convict Death Report
The commission announces it will prosecute Ponder for murder and Minter as accessory after the fact, after a thorough inquiry led by Warden Moore. A hospital physician’s reports on Kent’s death are cited, with the governor requesting strong action and the Solicitor General I A Laing to handle committal court proceedings. Oil discovery reported in Trinidad with Canadian-led operations.
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Moore
Ponder and Minter
J. A. Laing
Atlanta
Willis Ponder
HL G Minter
Judicial Circuit
Turner
Goodloe Yancey
Joseph & Turner
O'Neill
Warden Moore
Ponder
Minter
I. A Laing
Dawson
Elks Lodge Installation Planned in Athens Today
A party of Atlanta Elks Lodge No. 1 will depart at noon via Seaboard Air Line to Athens to install Lodge No. 790. Members listed include W L McGill, D B Smith, L McGarrity, W Visanska, J D Rosenberger, W C Waters, Arthur Weisburg, B R H, Wofford, Dave Fleischer, P J Mellovern, J E Maddox, William Eine, J Gimeren, Nat Kaiser, J Sherom, and Joe Cabell Davis. After initiation of about twenty five members, a banquet will follow.
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Athens
Party of Atlanta Elks
B. P.O
Seaboard Air Line
W L Mctill
D B. Smith
L. McGarrity
W. Visanska
J. D Rosenberger
W C Waters
Arthur Weisburg
B Rh, Wofford
Dave Fleischer
PJ. Mellovern
J EB Maddox
William Eine
J. Gimeren
Nat Kaiser
J. Sherom
Joe Cabell Davis
Biks
Grape-Nuts Said To Boost Brain Power In Study Tale
A telegraph student, slowed by stomach troubles, credits Grape-Nuts with restoring digestion and mental focus. He reports less head pain, steadier hands at the key, and improved understanding, now working in a responsible operator role. The claim touts brain nourishment from the product and its recipe book in every package.
Wife of Guilford Sheriff elopes with J E Harding
Mrs Ida Stafford wife of John E Stafford longtime Guilford county sheriff elopes with J E Harding a prominent local man. They are arrested in Norfolk on a kidnapping warrant then released. Stafford seeks prosecution while Harding heads to New York and Mrs Harding to Greensboro as police pursue new warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Ida Stafford
John E. Stafford
Guilford County
J E Harding
Daisey
Hoya
Ida
Norfolk
Stafford
Kidn Ping
Harding
New York
Edwards Dies of Wound in Accident At Home
C L Edwards southern representative of Cable Piano Company died from an accidental gunshot wound to the abdomen suffered Tuesday morning at his home while preparing breakfast. He bled internally after Thursday night and died at 2 or 3 o clock yesterday morning at Elkin-Gooper sanitarium. Funeral plans call for burial in Opechka itig with Barclay Brandon handling arrangements and transport to Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Elkin-Gooper Sanitarium
Mali Hope
C. L. Edwards
Cable Piano Company
Opechka Itig
Barclay & Brandon
Alabama
Movement eyed center city Methodist tabernacle in Atlanta
Atlanta Methodists push a plan to build a central church or tabernacle in the heart of the city, backed by Bishop Candler and Dr. R J Bigham. The project aims to relieve congestion after the First Methodist church moved, with an estimated cost of 50 000 to 75 000 dollars.
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Atlanta
Southern Methhurch
Committee On Missions
R J Bigham
Bigham
First Methodist Church
Methodism
Bishop Candler
C. EB. Dowman
Candler
Dr Williams Pink Pills Public Health Ad
Sleeplessness and nervousness remedy promotes nerve nourishment and blood purification. A testimonial from Mrs Carrie A Roberts of Augusta Maine claims lasting sleep improvement after four boxes. Pills sold 50 cents per box or two dollars fifty for five boxes, via druggists or mail from Schenectady NY. A conference was scheduled to meet at Park Street Church in West End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliams
Carrie A Roberts
Melville Street
Augusta
Dr. Williams
C. W. Smith
A. G. Candler
W P. Davis
East Point
Wr C. Foote
Park Street Church
West End
Southern Railway gala excursion to Morehead City
A gala daily round trip from Atlanta to Morehead City, return allowed until October 11, 1902. Trains depart Atlanta at 12 noon and 1 00 pm, arriving Morehead City at 11 30 next morning. For details contact Southern Railway ticket office at Kimball House corner or J C Bean Jr D P A via phone 142.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead City
N. C
Southern Railway
Atlanta
Kimball House Corner
J. C. Bean, Jr
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Wce
Geo. S. Lowman
Empire Building
Patek, Philippi & Co
Ialer & Serkele
Whitehall
Trinidad
Kingston
J. E. Harding
Russia
London
Daily Mail
Tagernacle
Mets
Freet
Met Methodist
Houston Street
Dreadeus Insomnia
Corrie A. Roberta
Helief
Title Guarantee & Trust Coq
Hirsch Bacs
Whitehall Street
Banister’s Fine Shoes
Hollis
Peachtree
Jack Harmer
Choice
Sole Ager
Hess’ Shoes
Stuttgarter
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Whitehall St
Baltimore, Md
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