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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
9
Advertisement shows Nichols and Holliday as the sole advertising managers for all territory plates in Atlanta.
From Atlanta June 28 1902 a letter argues President Roosevelt must swiftly compare offers to build the canal route. It urges immediate action on the Panama plan or switch to Nicaragua, warning delays aid continental rail rivals and praising presidential resolve and public opinion pressure.
The delay of King Edward's coronation disrupted London merchants as provisional observatories and private buildings along the procession route drew buyers seeking seats and viewing points. Thousands of dollars were spent on preparations with little chance of financial return, straining retail trade in the metropolis.
The piece surveys financial risks from halted royal preparations as King Edward’s illness delays coronation. It surveys past Edwards from Edward I to Edward VII, linking misfortunes to royal health, then weaves in political asides about Roosevelt, Yale, and various public figures, finishing with remarks on the Philippines, prohibition of fireworks, and other scattered topics.
A collage of verse and notes from Georgia with folk songs and poems. Items reference light in the skies, hope, and resilience, plus short essays and verses by Ernest Camp, William T. Dumas, and Ella W. Féattie. The piece includes cultural commentary and a Blue Sky Magazine contribution about poverty and kinship.
Letters from readers recount a silver cup taken during Sherman’s 1865 campaign in the South Carolina theater. One former Union soldier offers to return the relic to the rightful heirs and waives custodian fees. The cup, marked 925 fine sterling, was made in Washington and bears engraved letters. Readers also discuss race, democracy, and trust in public figures.
The Brunswick and Atlanta papers debate depot plans and state property changes in Atlanta while editors mock official statements. Multiple papers cite delays and public skepticism, with references to Whitehall Alabama streets and looming modernization amid sentiment.
Knoxville June 27 Special reports a New York capitalist, John T. Williams, buying 15 acres to build a barytes mill near Bristol. The plant will employ 100 men and process local barytes ore, signaling a growing industry in east Tennessee.
In Washington Georgia on June 27 a local amateur photographer Thomas Cade captured a landscape photograph showing on the left corner the face and body of a man resembling the late Captain DuBose who died years ago. The eerie image sparked astonishment and speculation, with many unable to explain the phenomenon though some suggest an accidental cloud formation caught by the camera. Cade continues to exhibit the mysterious picture.
The Norfolk and Hampton Roads Shipbuilding Company is organized with stock subscriptions in Norfolk. It plans a vast plant on Hampton Roads, purchasing over 700 acres for 543000 dollars. Officers include President Joseph B. Sandford and Vice President George W. Atkinson, with Nathaniel Beaman as treasurer and D P Blount as secretary. Directors span Norfolk and nearby cities. Capital stock ranges from 500000 to 1000000 dollars.
Judge A E Caffee, a candidate for governor, states he will be vindicated in a few days and retire from the race. L B Musgrove may enter as a governor candidate, signaling a fight by dispensary allies if a general primary is ordered. Dispensary leaders reportedly pledged 7500 dollars for a campaign, with many northern citizens among the supporters.
Three striking molders Tom Humphreys Clyde Wilson and John Thompson were arrested in Chattanooga Tennessee charged with dynamiting the boarding house of J R Lawson at Sherman Heights amid a strike at the foundry. An attempt to blow up the boarding house last night damaged one end of the building and a nearby wood house. the defendants deny guilt.
W M Tully of Grant parish led thirty five full blood Cherokee Indians from Grant and Rapides parishes to the Indian Territory to establish residence and assert rights to former grants there. The piece also notes North Carolina Press Association officers elected at Raleigh on June 27 and criticizes expert testimony in the Millard Lee trial regarding epilepsy and insanity.
A late June storm swept Galveston with southeast winds up to 30 mph, two foot tides, and lightning. Fifteen motor cars were burned by water entering electric machines. Houston reported high winds and heavy rain. trees uprooted and traffic suspended. Tornado-like winds near Rosenberg toppled a Southern Pacific freight train, injuring several men. Heavy rains spread from Dallas to the gulf, easing a long drought but leaving corn beyond redemption and cotton likely saved.
Jackson Miss June 27 Special A high profile trial begins tomorrow for Phil A Rush indicted for complicity in a 107000 treasury shortage. Prominent banker Rush is defended by R N Muller and Edward Mayes as legal maneuvers and demurrers unfold. Ex Treasurer Stowers faces separate scrutiny amid governor Longino's testimony. Upon trial, Bush cages and others including F T Raiford and J J Armistead face embezzlement and larceny charges.
Colonel George H Waring of Kingston Georgia was laid to rest today in the Cement family burying ground. His funeral was attended by relatives and friends, the Masons conducted the burial with full honors, and Rev Ambler of Cartersville spoke of his esteemed character and the tragedy of his wife’s prior accident.
Sewanee Tennessee June 27 Special St Philip's choir left this morning to the regret of all their excellent music charmed everyone and they will return next year reluctantly permitting them to go The annual commencement hop was held at Forensic hall with about twenty couples and the night was spent pleasantly The hall was decorated in purple and white and featured a 1992 championship banner from Mr Casiner Nashville At a trustees meeting Rev William S Bishop was elected professor of dogmatic theology Rev M Beckwith and Rev A H Noll were named lecturer and registrar respectively and a plan to increase the library was approved.
Pension Commissioner appoints examining surgeons for the United States pension bureau in Greenville and Columbia. The Greenville board includes Dr. G. T. Swandale, Dr. G. H. Bottum, Dr. W. T. Smith. the Columbia board includes Dr. L. B. Owens, Dr. E. F. Darby, Dr. C. Johnson. Drs. Swandale and Owens are the democratic members of their boards.
Knoxville June 27 special David Keller charged with killing John Holt near Newport bound to court on 710000 bond. He could not post bond and was placed in jail.
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