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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
4
Attorney Robert B. Blackburn formally declares his bid to represent Fulton County in the state House. The move increases the eight-entry race for three Fulton seats, as candidates pay assessments and committee meetings prepare for the primary.
Robert B. Blackburn announces his candidacy for the Fulton county legislature, pledging to serve all people and push wise, pro commerce, industrial policy. The race features C. C. Houston, John M. Slaton, E. F. ildress, Edgar Latham, F. J. Merriam, D. N. McCullough, Lee J. Tangley, and Blackburn, with a crowded field and strong backing. County commissioner contenders remain four names with broadened support, and primary expenditures rise as candidates pay assessments. The Democratic committee opens headquarters at 53 South Pryor Street, with G. W. Evens in charge.
Atlanta council approves 29409 for immediate extension of three major trunk sewers. Projects include mineral springs branch sewer across Lammeres street, Deel sewer to Hunter street, and Loyd street extension to city limits. Two damage suits to be withdrawn as work begins. Leaders Winn LaHatte and City Engineer Clayton present.
Litigation among Moore & McCrary J A McCrary and J B Moore and Farmers and Merchants Bank of Ninile Ga and W S Witham president of that bank has been amicably adjusted. Disputes over stock ownership led to suits in Washington and Filton counties but after full discussion all debts were paid and suits dismissed. McCrary Witham and Moore McCrary exonerated from any wrongdoing and all criminal actions withdrawn.
Railway notes report a Charleston gathering of the Southeastern Passenger and Freight associations with officers elected there. Atlanta officials attend as meetings at the St Johns hotel proceed, and Frisco lines announce acquisition of Blackwell Enid and Southwestern railway.
Friends of Mrs. L Pease of Lawrence Kansas note she had not left bed seven years due to kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility. She credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring mobility and wellness in three months. The ad touts Hadache backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting spells as conditions benefited and promises satisfaction guaranteed by druggists. Also mentions a travel note about Seaboard Air Line Railway fares to Baltimore and a local dinner special.
Atlanta council votes to construct stairs on the east side of the Whitehall Street viaduct near the Central Bank block and to repair most city bridges. The body also adopts bids for annual reports printing and considers paying 120 to Don Neff of Cincinnati for injuries from a waterworks accident.
The standard among Champagnes is Moet & Chandon, praised by connoisseurs for 150 years. The text notes Moet & Chandon White Seal from Epernay, France, of the celebrated Vintage of 189, described as a dry delicate and delicious Champagne.
The Georgia Supreme Court lists a criminal docket for Monday March 17 1902 with cases submitted or argued including Jon Murphey v State Ida Whitsell v State King Washington et al v State MC Coker v State Doe Gay v State John Daniel v State Joe Strickland et al v State Join Gant v State Hamp Wilson v State Henry Shigg Jr v State Lawson Mattox v State Tit Javans v Bob Sessions y te Rearg.
Chief Turner of County Police vows to enforce a new Georgia Sabbath law prohibiting the discharge of firearms on Sundays near resorts and city outskirts. He warns locals to abandon target practice, citing past grand jury attempts and the recent misdemeanor statute as enforcement. Also includes an advertisement note for Anheuser Busch beer maturation claim and Potts Thoringous drinking co. wholesale in Atlanta.
Girardeau and Co lists a price for a one week period at 24 Walton Street.
Perry Finley a twenty year old Negro was found guilty in U S court of burglarizing an army canteen at Fort McPherson. He faces Judge Newman for sentencing. This is his third conviction and he previously spent three years in reform school. Alexander, convicted last week of robbing Major Stevens, got three years and a $1000 fine. McDonald refused to testify before the grand jury, saying he would be jailed for contempt.
Local and long distance services from Brunswick to Columbus and Richmond, listing schedules for trains to Cincinnati Chicago St Augustine and Washington with drawing room sleeper dining and Pullman cars. Includes express and limited trains to Tallapoosa Tallapoose Detroit Detroit connections and through cars to New York and Richmond. Ticket offices noted at Kirke House and Union Depot with city and depot phone numbers.
Arrival and departure times for Central of Georgia, G A R lines, showing trains to and from Jonesboro Hapeville Savannah Macon and Augustine with several daily runs. Georgia Railroad and Atlanta Knoxville lines listed with connections at Clinton Washington Lithonia Covington and Augusta. All other trains daily except Sunday.
A. I. Liebman Real Estate offers a rapid sale of a railroad frontage property within the mile circle. The owner seeks an immediate sale of a lot over 16 000 square feet, advertised as the cheapest of its kind available.
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