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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1902

Page

10

Initial Rally Tonight Shapes Fulton County Campaign

supporters of HB F Childress gather for first county campaign rally at 8 pm in Federation of Trades hall. Speakers include Houston and other local figures with P H Moore presiding. Also forming H F Childress club on East Hunter Street to back Childress election. several candidates have paid assessments for primary expenses and ballots due noon March 25.

Federation of Trades C. ¢. Houston Houston P. H. Moore BH. H. Thornton C. T Ladson J. E. Maddox J. W Nelms J. W. Bridwell Charles A. Barrett Jerome Jones Houston Campaign Committee Childress Club EB. F. Childdress H. F. Childress East Hunter Street Childress Fulton County George W Payne Clifford L. Anderson John B. Goodwin W. W. Thompson Robert Clark Howell John M. Slaton C. C. Houston B. F. Childress Edgar Latham F. Merriam Nym McCullough Clfford L. Anderson I. C. Clark J R. Stamps W. F. Stewart John W. Nelms Arnold Broyles T. M. Armistead Hmit County Democratic Executive Committee

Ouster suits target Sheffield aldermen over freeholder status

In Sheffield Alabama last week legal actions were filed to remove Alderman Morris from the city council on the ground he was not a freeholder before his election. Similar suits were filed yesterday against Aldermen Sadler Cohen and Blount by Dr C T Morris. The four businessmen are linked to sidewalk ordinance enforcement and a railroad route dispute affecting Southern Railway shops. Public interest runs high as the cases unfold amid local tensions.

Sheffield Ala Alderman Morris C. T. Morris Sadler, Cohen and Blount Southern Railway

There is but One Argument Quality wit Tel

An advertising note extols Moet & Chandon and other champagne brands with claims of rising sales in 1901. It urges effective advertising and highlights a long experience by Geo S Lowman of Atlanta.

Moet & Chandon France Geo S. Lowman Empire Bldg Atlanta

Opposed to Public Hangings In Mississippi Protest Rising

Jackson March 19 Special A lusty protest spreads statewide against public hangings allowed by county supervisors as many executions loom. Citizens' committees confront supervisors to urge ending the gruesome spectacles and shielding the public from witnessing the death sentences.

Jackson Miss

Richly Cut Glass Wedding Gifts Highlighted

The store extols richly cut glass as a premier wedding gift, praising its craftsmanship and multiple facets. It notes the cut glass room holds many of the most handsome pieces chosen for brides and grooms.

America

Council Set To Discuss Police Chief Powers Change

Councilman Key advocates making the police chief the factual head of the department with nominees by the chief and board elections. The council meets at 4 PM in an adjourned session, with minor business from Monday’s meeting and long pending ordinances by Alderman Longino slated for adoption.

Counei Key Councilan Key Aldermanic Board

Deserted Wife and Children Man Sent to Chaingang

J. F. Clower was sent to the city chaingang for thirty days for deserting his wife and five children. Recorder Broyles ordered arrest after destitute family conditions. wages due him were turned over to his wife.

J. F. Clower Chaingang Recorder Broyles Hecorder Broyles Clower

Saving Two From Death With Dr King's New Discovery

Mrs W J Haviland of Armonk NY writes that her daughter almost died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr King's New Discovery saved her life. A niece with advanced consumption also recovered, proving the medicine infallible for coughs and colds. Trial bottles are available with a 1 cent offer.

W. J. Haviland Armonk

Passing Throng At Aragon Highlights Education, Travel And Business Figures

A crowded scene at the Aragon features Edgar O. Silver of Silver Burdett & Co visiting Atlanta and touring southern schools with General Morgan. The piece notes Silver’s Brown and Shaw university ties and interest in southern education. Also tallies New Jersey travelers, New York and Boston business figures, and several registrations at the Kimball and Aragon hotels as they arrive for events and tours across the Southeast.

Edgar O. Silver New York Great Textbook Publishing Corporation of Silver, Burdett & Co Aragon Silver Brown University Shaw University North Carolina South Georgia Thomas J. Morgan Atlanta Daldag Tex

Deser t Shrine Parade and Tragic Whisky Death

Mystic Shriners of Atlanta and guests paraded in dress wear through the city with Zobo band, led by Professor Fred Powers, then held a banquet at the temple. Notable figures and out of town delegations attended as a ceremonial session occurred and plans for Charleston and San Francisco trips were announced. Separate report from Jackson Mississippi notes a 6-year-old boy died after drinking whisky at breakfast.

Atlanta Yaarab Temple Sons of the Desert Far East Fred Powers Temple Mitchell Forsyth Joyner Harry Fisher Newnan Jack Wilson Jefe Dunnody George Washington Ed McCandress John C. Joiner Ernest A. Cutts Alice Georgia John J. Seay Rome Fieya County Astoria Panaller Mecca Charleston San Francisco Imperial Council Jackson Miss Marion County John Helman

Coffee Poison or Postum Truth: An 1910 Food Ad

A persuasive modern health ad argues coffee harms many, urging readers to try Postum Food Coffee instead. It claims coffee poisons the nervous system, recommends a ten day to month coffee-free test, and advises using Postum as a nourishing beverage made according to directions. It stresses easy preparation and grocery availability.

Reward for terrorizers in Pickens county terror reports

Governor Candler offered rewards totaling 3500 for the capture and conviction of the gang accused of terrorizing negroes in Pickens county. The push follows dynamite attacks on negro cabins and the burning of a negro church and schoolhouse last November. Sheriff Harriett of Jones county recently received a $150 reward for capturing Bill Burney, wanted for murder in Liberty county.

Candler Pickens County George F. Gober Sam Tate Ufe Gober Tate W. M Harriett Jones County North Carolina Harriett Bill Burney Newborne Burney Liberty County R A Curtis Hinesville Liberty Superior Court

Splendid Programme for Schumann Heink in Atlanta

Mme. Schumann-Heink brings a grand recital to the Grand on Saturday night the 29th offering Arias and songs from Rienzi Wagner Schubert Brahms and others plus a prison scene from Meyber The Prophet Her Atlanta appearance follows her Ortrud with Grau's company and is billed as a major season closer for the Concert and Festival Association with a selection reflecting her artistry and temperament.

Confederates plan Grenada memorial park drive

The Barksdale camp of Confederate veterans, famed for opposing a soldiers home in Mississippi, now seeks funds to establish a Confederate memorial park at Grenada. In Eufaula, Alabama, the municipal primary produced a close race with A Ballowe defeating incumbent G H Dent for mayor by 48 votes, A Couric renominated for clerk, and J N M Bradley for marshal amid high voter enthusiasm.

Jackson, Miss Barksdale Mississppi Grenada Eufaula Ale A. Ballowe G. H Dent A. A. Couric J. NM. Bradley

Criminal Court Upheld by Judge Lumpkin in Habeas Case

Judge J H Lumpkin ruled the Atlanta criminal court constitutional in habeas corpus proceedings over Monroe Wellborn. The decision accepts five jurors per trial and deeming the court independent, it will be appealed to the state Supreme Court. The case could affect numerous misdemeanor convictions and chain gang terms.

Supreme Court Criminal Court of Atlanta J. H. Lumpkin Superior Court Lumpkin Criminal Court Alexander W. Stephens Wellborn Stephens Eugene R. Black Criminal Court of Atlanta Solicitor Black State of Georgia Fulton County A. E. Calhoun Fowler H. M. Reid Reid Louise Fowler Cornelius Fowler Central of Georgia Railway Company Moraage R. S. Johnson Atlanta Rapid Transit Company Johnson Jones Avenue Messrs. Horton Simmons & Pettigrew Jim Smith Atlanta Railway and Power Company Smith

Promptness in Paine s Celery Compound Restores Health

The ad urges springtime promptness in using Paine s Celery Compound to strengthen nerves purify blood and regulate digestion. It claims the medicine builds vitality and permanent health and warns against imitations advising buyers to demand PAINE S on every wrapper and bottle.

Paine Paine’s

One Negro Registered in Alabama Voter Roundup

Spanish-American Veterans Granted Life Certificates as Tallapoosa county registrars close first Alexander City round. 462 white voters receive life certificates, only one colored voter, a Spanish-American War veteran, is registered amid opposition by some blacks. Local attorneys may pursue court action to compel further registration.

Alexander City Ala Tallapoosa County

Weather turns warmer with frost across the South

Frost visited South Carolina, southern Georgia and parts of Florida Tuesday night as Atlantic temperatures fell and then moderated. A high central barometer moved from Cincinnati toward the coast while heavy frost hit the region, with lighter frost as far south as Tampa. A rising Mississippi valley temperature and possible rain Thursday accompany decreasing winds. In Trenton, the United States Cotton Duck Company cuts authorized capital from 59 million to 30 million dollars, signed by T. L. Park and secretary David H. Carroll.

South Carolina Georgia Florida Atlantic Cincinnati Alabama Tampa Mississippi Valley Trenton N. J United States Cotton Duck Company Today T. L. Park David H. Carroll

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Inital Federation Hai HB. F. Childress Council Fhubidie Todat Councilman Police Jake Menke Albany Mr. Menke Mr. Menko New Jersey Allapoosa Thomas R. Allen George E. Fell Lrenton Charles H. Taylor Pennington John H. Shangie John Allen Hightstown George O. Vanderbilt Princeton W. W. Summerlin Tallapoosa R. E. Starks Elizabeth B. Starks Ralph J. Starks Howard Starks Troy H. A Starks Middletown Conn Petty Mississippi R- Hi J. G. Beals Gardner Beals Boston The W. B. Lipsey Montgomery T. ©. Tabor James P. Gairdner Ww. O. Jones Elberton Kimball Mystic Shriners A. P. Massy Boston and Maine Railroad J. N. King Milwaukee George B. Stadden Springfield Ill Charles A. Kline Washington, D. C T. BE. Massengale Norwood R. A. Wilson Toronto Canada Utlanta ST L.gapr MeGichinre Puen Governor Candler Schumann-Heink Paine's Prince Henry Piedmont Grocery Company Whitehall Street Talghna Hirsch Bros Foot Whitehall St Jd. A, Banister’s Fine Shoes Travelers Insurance Company J. L Riley & CO Empire Building Ae Ooo RT Deroy B. Bravator Thert Howell Jr Dorsey Dance Ae E Bowell Law Bong Ies Pryar Epd Henter Etrest Aurora Sven A Washid Cton Macon Tutt Dr. Tutt J. Fairleigh Platte Cannon Col. Tutt John H. Traarery Hess Shoes Stuttgarter Underwear Whitehall Street Clothiers Alabama and Pryor Streets Union Depot Elseman Bros Washington, D.C Atlanta, Ga Baltimore, Md
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