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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
11
Professor 8 H Clark lectured at Girls High School on Job as a tragedy of faith. His talk linked religion and art, framing Job as a dramatic exploration of human suffering and faith, appealing to emotion and intellect without offense. Louise Dooley reports.
Fulton County voter I C Clark announces his bid for county commissioner in the April primary. He pledges democratic allegiance, anti tax rate increases, efficient county spending, and road improvements for the greatest good. He asserts neutrality between city and county interests and asks for voter support.
Hon Joseph M. Terrell spoke to large crowds at Bainbridge and Cairo in Thomas County urging state issues including lobbying and prohibition. Hon Dupont Guerry addressed Appling Superior Court in Baxley and drew strong support as he plans further stops in Decatur and Thomas counties.
A large crowd witnessed the corner stone ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church yesterday at 3 30 PM at Forrest Avenue and the Boulevard. Rev J J Bennett and Rev J E Dickey assisted. The marble block from Tate Ga bears inscriptions Christ Himself being the chief corner stone. The program included invocation scripture reading historical narrative prayer address hymn laying of the stone and benediction. Afterward the Presbyterian Ministers Association met at Mrs C C Knight’s home for luncheon with the Ladies Aid Society.
Mary Johnston's novel Audrey is advertised as available in Atlanta at Miller's on Marietta Street. The listing identifies Miller's bookstore as the sale location in the city.
Leander and Rutz captured the six day race by one length over Johnny Lake of New York as 3,509 fans crowded the Coliseum. Fenn and Cadwell, Lawson and Barclay, Russell Walthour and Fields, Hadfield and Galvin, and Bennett and Hunter claimed the remaining podium positions. The finale saw Leander and Ruiz finish ahead of Lake and Turville after 276 miles and 9 laps, with intense pacing, laps, and sprinting throughout the grueling event.
At Oakland on March 3, favorites and second choices split the wins. Courtier and Lone Star led races, with Sea Lion and Gaffr Rasps noted among entries. Also listed are detailed purses and odds for six races plus a brief obituary for Mrs Clara Kimball, age 24.
At New Orleans on March 3 The Four Hundred ridden by Gormley won the first race as jockeys faced rulings. Gormley was fined $50 and warned for the last time to ride more consistently. Judge Rees recommends Herting be reinstated. R Burns and J Wilson signed to ride in France. Weather clear. Entries list shows six races with odds and times.
MAXMILIAN SHINBAN, 50, a longtime criminal known for counterfeiting, will be brought from New Jersey state penitentiary to Atlanta for admission to a federal prison next week. He has spent about fifty years in and out of prison and is now white-haired.
At Charleston South Carolina on March 3 Lady Riley Troubalire Bettie B and Lady of the West led as winning favorites in a clear weather Exposition track card. First race for 4 year olds and up went to Barney Saal, Lake Fonso second Petronius third in 1 13. Second race maidens 7 furlongs saw Lady Riley first Chinooka second Molly Brooks third in 3 35 1 2. Third race 3 year olds and up 4 1 2 furlongs Troubaline won Swan Dance second John W. Daney third in 59. Fourth race selling 3 year olds and up 6 furlongs Bettie B II first Lady Aintree second Certain third in 1 20. Fifth race selling 4 year olds and up 1 mile Lady of the West first Prince Esher second Incandescent third in 148 1 2.
Bennie Yanger of Chicago and Bud Broad of Cleveland battled six fast rounds at the America Club in Chicago. Yanger found trouble late in the final round as Referee Hogan's decision drew hissed responses from the crowd.
In the Albert T. Patrick murder trial, A B Cohen, Rice’s Texas agent, testified about delayed pay checks from 1900 and about passing two checks to Rice for signatures. Other witnesses tied Patrick to instructions and threats, while signature experts found some questioned exhibits genuine and others forged.
President Nicklin calls the Southern League to gather in Atlanta at the Kimball House on March 15 and 16. Franchise owners and club managers are expected to attend. This is the final preseason meeting before the league season opens.
Governor Axcock designates April as North Corona Editors Day at the Charleston exposition. Arrangements are under way for the state press association meeting on that day in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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