Resignation clears way in Atlanta mayor race
Captain Evan P Howell resigns from the seventh ward council to run for mayor as the field grows. Burgess Smith to seek Howell’s unexpired term while J M Stephens is floated for the full term. Harvey Johnson and Alderman Woodward also prepare to campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surgess Smith
Seventh Ward
J. M. Stephens
Evan P. Howell
Livingston Mims
Howell
Atlanta
Bir
Harvey Johnson
Alderman Woodward
Woodward
Johnson
Burgess Smith
Captain Howell
Mr. Smith
J M Stephens
Western Union Telegraph Company
Stephens
West End
Mr Stephens
Delegates Named for International Mining Congress at Butte
Governor Candler appointed twenty nine delegates for the International Mining congress to be held in Butte Montana from September 1 to 8 1902. The list includes McCallie of Atlanta, J O Robertson Canton J D Taylor Summerville H M Smith Rome and many others from Georgia and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte, Mont
Candler
S. W . “McCallie
McCallie
W. McCallie
Atlanta
John Martin
Wacooches
R. R. Asbury
Pleasant Retreat
W. A. Courtney
Cleveland
H. R. Jaquish
Gainesville
T E Artope
Macon
J O. Robertson
Canton
J. D. Taylor
Summerville
H M Smith
Roms
Frank Weldon
W. Venabie
H D. Ingersol
C. E Bass
Clarke
Blairsville
W M Waldroup
Choestee
Henry Stephens
Young Harris
T._H Tabor
Ellijay
R Canton
Allulah
H. Powell
Tennessee
Hey Elected Chairman Of Charter Committee
Councilman James L. Hey, from the Sixth Ward, was unanimously elected chairman of the charter revision committee to succeed Captain Evan P. Howell who resigned. The panel adopted daily 10 am meetings, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, to complete the work, starting with a chapter on city limit boundaries and discussions on extending current limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key
Sixth Ward
James L. Hey
Evan P. Howell
Satunday
Fine cut glass and crystal on display in cut glass room
Such fine pieces of cut glass and engraved crystal as become the pride of the chatelaine can be selected in our cut glass room.
Pig Iron Tariff Clauses Endure In Reichstag Committee
Berlin July 29 The German tariff committee adopted the pig iron clauses of the tariff bill without amendment after a heated debate. Herr Moeller defended the 1879 duty as essential to German industry against liberal calls for reduction or abolition. Count von Posadowski Wehner warned that prohibitions against imports would hurt other German industries, arguing the tariff supports revival of trade amid rising protectionist pressure abroad.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Herr Moeller
Count von Posadowski Wehner
Interior
Mob on Trail of a Negro in Virginia Hills
About 100 men pursue Charles Graves over the Virginia hills after the murder of W. H. Wilson in Herndon Virginia. Graves is said to have crossed the Leesburg and Georgetown turnpike near Dranesville and is heading toward the Potomac. Bloodhounds may be used tomorrow.
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Graves
Virginia Hills
Washington
Charles Graves
weeTo
W. H. Wilson
Herndon
Leesburg and
Georgetown
Dranesville
Potomac River
Tomor
Moral Revolution and Wall Street Nicknames Across Markets
An excerpted synopsis reports Professor Goldwin Smith critiquing modern zeal for force and imperialism, with notes on a Boston Herald column and The New York Times piece. It catalogs broker slang like Cold Feet and Old Women as nicknames for stocks, illustrating market chatter and its colorful jargon.
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The
Boston Herald
Goldwin Smith
Independent
Spencer
Sparta
Professor Smith
Wall Street
New York Times
Exchange
A. R Hawley
Colorado
Ontario and Western
Southern Railway
Pew
Amalgamated Copper
Tennessee
Paul
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Bears
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Rock Island
Pacific
Missouri Pacific
No Seats Left for New Pupils in City Schools
Over 800 new pupil tickets issued and 1,500 to 2,000 expected to apply in September. Officials warn without additional space many applicants will be shut out as crowding could be worse than last year. Major Slaton notes unknown return of former pupils and urges council to provide extra capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slaten
Major Blaton
Major Slaton
Arbitration to settle land value for post office block
Assistant District Attorney George L Bell will seek condemnation to seize the post office block remainder. Arbitrators will value the property, with land owners asking 202125 dollars while Congress appropriated 170000. For four owners each appoints three arbitrators, one from land, one from government, and one jointly chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Bell
Congress
Four Girls Education Emphasizes Modern Teaching Methods
The Washington Seminary faculty comes from Wellesley Radcliffe University of Chicago Womarts College of Baltimore and Randolph Macon. The school reports strong American and European teaching advantages with a limited boarding section for refined home training. Enrollment last year reached 230 students.
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Washington Seminary
Wellesley
Radcliffe
University of Chicago
Womarts College of Baltimore
Randolph Macon
Atlanta
Schwab Improves and Resting in Atlantic City
President Schwab continues to improve and spent July 2 in Atlantic City at absolute rest from business. He chats with visitors only on social matters or shares a joke. He looks quite pale today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwab
Atlantic City
N. J
Nnght
New Mutual Fire Insurance Company Formed in Atlanta
Merchants from Georgia cities gathered in Atlanta to launch the Merchants' Mutual Fire Insurance Company with a start of one million dollars in business. W. H. Nunnally of Monroe leads the effort, with headquarters at Monroe and a likely presidency. A provisional committee will guide affairs until the charter is issued, aiming to serve mercantile stocks and buildings with return dividends and no stock capitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Muual Fire Insurance Company
Merchants’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Ft. Ww
H. Nunnally
Monroe
Nunnally
Napier & Cox
Equitable
Se Ntlemen
W. H. Nunnally
J T. Duncan
Douglasville
A. A Camp
Winder
W. P. Wallace
Rutledge
T. B. Anderson
Harmony Grove
R. T. Jones
The Danish West Indies and U S Annexation Viewpoints
The article reviews U S plans to acquire the Danish West Indies, noting the State Department opposition to sending the issue to The Hague for arbitration. It discusses political dynamics in Denmark, potential ratification after October elections, and the islands’ limited strategic and commercial value beyond coaling stations and the Isthmian Canal implications. It cites observers and a New York Evening Post correspondent on the price worth, population shifts, and hopes for annexation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish West Indies
Philadelphia Ledger
Federal State Department
Danish West India Islands
Washington
Rigsdag
United States
Denmark
Ti Ig
Isthmian Canal
New York Evening Post
St. Thomas
France
England
Ialanda
St. John
St. Croix
Porto Rico
Georgia Business Men Tour Endorsed by Columbus Board
The Atlanta chamber of commerce is commended for arranging a state tour by Georgia business men. At a Columbus board of trade meeting, a resolution was unanimously adopted endorsing the chamber’s action and urging support for the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Columbus
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Board of Trade
Atignia Chamber of Commerce
Cupid Causes Quare Combat at Luckie and Fairlie
Frank White, head clerk at Boss Grocery on Whitehall, fought Mrs. Lula Cook at the Luckie Fairlie corner last night. He chased her with the intent to reclaim gifts and attempted to break into her home after police were summoned. The struggle left clothing torn and a battered umbrella as evidence. White was later jailed.
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Luckie and
Fairlie Streets
Frank White
Plum Street
Boss Grocery Company
Whitehall Street
Lula Cook
Ida Tuttle
Orme Street
White
Mrs Cook
Mr. Cook
Mr. White
the Constitution
Six Railway Damage Suits Transferred to Federal Court
Six cases brought from Atlanta city court against Southern Railway and Louisville and Nashville were reserved for U S circuit court jurisdiction. Plaintiffs from Georgia and defendants from other states seek damages ranging from 10 000 to 320 000 with trials before Judge Pardee at the next circuit session. The move follows petitions granted citing interstate residency and federal jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
United States Circuit Court
Georgia
United States Court
Clark H. Stowers
Southern Railway Company
Robert R. Wallace
Louisville and Nashville
Jordan P. Blodgett
Samuel H. Hope
Emiline H Wright
Richard Johnson
Niagara Excursion by Erie Railroad in 1802
Special excursion details list a Niagara trip priced at $7.00 via the Erie Railroad leaving August 6 1802 with a twelve day duration. Stops include Lake Chautauqua Cambridge Springs Toronto Thousand Islands and Montreal with additional charges noted. A Cincinnati special train departs 1 15 p m and through sleepers are offered. Write Erie office 11 W 4th Street for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Erie Railroad
Lake Chautauqua
Cambridge Springs
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Cincinnati
Erie Office
W. 4Th Street
Portuguese Vintage in Danger Hits Portuguese Vintage
Portuguese vintage near Yashon Portugal faces ruin as mildew attack and persistent bad weather threaten crops. Local growers warn impact could affect supply and prices in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yashon
Portugal
Odd Fellows Fair At Atlanta County Lodge Draws Crowd
The Atlanta lodge No. 2 Odd Fellows fair drew large attendance with attractions like a country store run by W W Boatfield a decorated ecaca cola booth led by Miss A A Hampton candy booth soft drinks by Miss Maud Belcher wheel of fortune directed by Dr M C Martin and a voting contest led by Miss Arendell who has 193 votes to date The event features concerts raffles a goat in a Rebekahs initiation and runs ten days at 8 South Pryor street Major Karl Wolfsheimer leads with J K Belcher assisting Every body is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Canton
W. W. Boatfield
A. A. Hampton
Eddie Redd
Maud Belcher
M. C. Martin
Des Moines
Iowa
Odd Fellows
Arendell
David Silverman
Marion Hood
Bass
Karl Wolfsheimer
J. K. Belcher
Pryor Street
Tech Summer School Now In Session
Applicants for admission and all students desiring individual instruction in mathematics English and advanced scientific and mathematical subjects will be specially trained by professors of the School of Technology for 10 weeks or shorter term. Applicants for the two scholarships to be contested for Septem ber 24 given special attention. For catalogue and descriptive circular address Lyman Hall Pres Atlanta Ga. 7-28 30 4-14 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Technology
Lyman Hall
Pres
Atlanta
Sixty four candidates to be immersed tonight at Tabernacle
The baptism will be held at the Tabernacle Baptist church this evening with Dr Len G Broughton officiating. The 64 converts were formed during Tabernacle tent meetings at Hisas May cotton mills, which closed Sunday. Two cars will transport the candidates across the city as part of the Tabernacle program, and a prayer and song service will precede a brief address by Dr Broughton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Len G. Broughton
Tabernacle
Hisas-May
Broughton
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Whitehall St
IAW
Boog
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Crew Street
L. M. Terrell
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New York
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T. Smith
Cairo
Egypt
Smith
Pekin
Fifth Avenue
State Department
Department
Order of the Dragon
Incentius
NEW Fire Company
Cupid
Mrrs
Roosevelt
Harper's Weekly
Burton
Lord Salisbury
Senate
Musiegle
Lodge
Billy
Title Guarantee and Trust Co
Empire Building
Matsa
Hirsch Bros
Aconoy Banister’s Fine Shoes
Central of Georgia Railway
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Savannah
Manhattan
Hess
Eiseman Bros
Washington, D. C
Baltimore, Md
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