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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
10
Atlanta firemen battled a severe blaze endangering a large structure and saved the building from total destruction. Their efforts prevented massive property loss despite threatening flames.
The Atlanta council praised Fire Chief W R Joyner and the department for stopping a major hotel district fire at Broad and Marietta streets. The Fitten building, drug store and saloon suffered damage but were saved with only modest losses, while one transport worker, Charles Harkinson, was rescued from the fourth floor.
After hours of debate and gospel minister opposition, Atlanta council defeated the proposal to allow pool sales at Piedmont park by a 12 to 6 vote. Barely discussed, the measure faced late resignations from fair association directors and strong church-backed objections.
Milledgeville editor asks Georgia state Democratic executive committee to rule on attaching a voter oath to ballots. Baldwin county previously required the pledge to align with the party and support all primary nominees, prompting debate on authority and democratic principles.
In springtime many seek a blood purifier and tonic. Paine's Celery Compound is extolled as a reliable remedy for run down, nervous, and rheumatic conditions, claiming to cleanse blood, strengthen nerves, and banish headaches, fevers, and other ailments with regular use.
J Pierpont Morgan expected to pass through Atlanta en route to Cincinnati with financier rumors, while Mitchell Harrison, Morgan's Philadelphia representative, arrived late after a private car trip from St Louis. a car wreck in St Louis caused minor delay. High water at Jekyl Island delayed Morgan's departure, with weather improving by night. both men possibly in Atlanta today.
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