Real Estate Dispute Sparks Oakland City Shooting Standoff
A fencing dispute over Oakland City land led to a rifle shot from Marton L Roberts at contractor Alonzo F. Lee. Courts heard injunctions by both sides as Judge Lumpkin set hearings for the 17th while police consider grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Real Estates Company
Oakland City
Marton L Roberta
Oakland
Alonzo F. Lee
D. J. Lee & Bro
Lee
Roberts
Grand Jury
A. Q. Turner
Martha E Roberts
Atlanta Real Estate
Atlanta Real Estate Company
Lumpkin
Forrest Adair
Roberta
Central Railway
Whitehall Avenue
Atlanta
Mark Twain May Lecture In Atlanta Season 1902 03
Mark Twain likely to open the 1902 03 season for the Atlanta Lecture Association with a proposed appearance in Atlanta. The tentative lineup includes Rev Henry Van Dyke Newell Dwight Hillis Parks Cadman Leland Powers Ernest Thompson Seton Jacob Riis Russell Conwell Rev Father Stafford and James Whitcomb Riley. The course will total twelve entertainments and members are urged to contact secretary William M Orr at the George Muse Clothing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Mark Twain
Atlanta Lectture Association
Clemens
Lyceum
Met
Rev
Henry van Dyke
Princeton University
Newell Dwight Hillis
Parks Cadman
Central Congregational Church of
Brooklyn
Leland Powers
Ernest Thompson-Seton
Jacob A. Riis
New York
Russell Conwell
Father Stafford
Washington
James Whitcomb Riley
Association
William M. Orr
George Muse Clothing Company
Captain William M. Crim Dies of Illness at Grady Hospital
Captain William M. Crim, a veteran member of the police force, died yesterday morning at 6 15 at Grady hospital. An escort of policemen was appointed by Captain Jennings to attend the funeral this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
William M. Crim
Grady Hospital
Billy” Crim
Captain Crim Dies After Police Station Illness
Captain Crim of the Atlanta police, 21 years in service, died after a sudden illness described as paralysis. He collapsed at the police station on Monday, was taken to hospital, and died the next morning. Survived by wife and two children, funeral at 4 pm at residence 368 Hill Street, Oakwood Cemetery interment with police escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crim
Captain Crim
Atlanta
Tiga Anderson
Connally
Edward
May Crim
New Orleans
Cecilia Adamson
A. Q. Adamson
H. M. Patterson
Hill Street
Virgil Norcross
Oakland Cemetery
Henry Jennings
H. H. Bedford
F M Simpson
W P Manly
J. C. Steerman
W_H_ Bone
G. H. Phillips
J. N. Abbott
W J Moncrief
W. FL Whitley
H. A. Thompson
J.J. Green
W. N Sheridan
J.C. Joiner
J.T Shepard
The Poor Relation and a Life Assurance Pitch
A fragment from Charles Lamb contrasts a poor relation with social impertinence and death. It urges readers to obtain life insurance, praising Equitable Life with manager R. L. Foreman in Atlanta. An advertising note then touts PRICKLY ASH BITTERS as the secret to youthful looks for Mrs B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lamb
Mordycai
Lazarus
Equitable
R. L. Foreman
Atlanta
Mra B
Dr Coombes Sermons at Gospel Tent and Church Plans
The Rev Dr Coombes preached a curating sermon titled The Five Kingdoms at the gospel tent on Auburn Avenue and Ivy Street last night, drawing a well filled crowd. He will speak tonight on What the Christian Church Believes and Practices, with Professor DeLoss Smith singing at all services, and a 3 30 pm sermon at West End Christian Church today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V- V- Avussbes
Auburn Avenue
Ivy Street
Coombes
DeLoss Smith
West End
Citizens protest extensions as city lines debated
A charter revision committee in the council chamber heard strong protests against extending city limits. About 50 residents spoke, none in favor, as the panel adjourned to resume Thursday at 3:30 pm with outsiders limited. Speakers from Reynoldstown and North Atlanta argued the city should address sewer and service concerns before expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
J. W. English
C. Houston
Captain English
Way
Harvey Johnson
Johnson
Frank P. Rice
W. H. Hulsey
Reynoldstown
North Atlanta
Jack J. Spalding
Spalding
Inman Park
Joel Hurt
Mr Spalding
Wylie Pope
Mr. Spalding
Atlanta
Mr. Pope
Lanta
J. Carroll Payne
Exposition Cotton Mills
Cooledge
Cooledge Paint Company
W. H Johnson
Henry Wilson
North
Athkinta
Anthony Murphy
Finglish
Messrs
Fulton Carlville
Hoke Smith
W. D. Ellis
W. T. Moyers
Robert Maddox
Marion Jackson
John C. Reed
Rival lines ready for war in Yellow Creek Valley
Knoxville May 6 report says battle over access to Mingo coal fields. Louisville and Nashville and Southern railways rush manpower and engineers to Jellico Middlesboro and La Follette, aiming to push up Yellow Creek valley while crossing the Knoxville La Follette Jellico line at Narrows or Big Creek Gap. A black worker spy was shot in L and N camp while Chief Engineer Wells of the Southern heads to Knoxville to monitor the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Jellico
Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway
Southern
Knoxville
la Follette
Jelico
Mingo
Yellow Creek
LaFollette
Louisville and Nashville
Mingo Field
Toursville and Nashville
Cumberland Gap
Southern Railway
Middlesboro
Mingo District
Louisville
Yellow Creek Valley
Narrows
Big Creek Gap
Hickey
Negrogs
Wella
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted For Piles Relief
An advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for plies gkin diseases sores cures bruises burns and wounds. It warns against counterfeits and quotes J. Gerall of St Paul Arkansas claiming long standing protruding bleeding piles were cured after trying the salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. ©. Gerall
St. Paul
Ewing to Succeed Self as City Tax Assessor
A caucus of city council members settled that J. H. Ewing will succeed himself as city tax assessor in the July election conducted by the city council. Only two candidates, Ewing and Charley Keith, were nominated, with 12 votes for Ewing and 4 for Keith. The meeting, led by Alderman Welch, faced delays over full attendance and adjournment before final ballot action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Ewing
Judge
Welch
Johnson
Longino
Woodward
LaHatte
Terry
Kontz
Warren
Wynne
Beck
Fincher
Glass
Hey
Styren
Harwell
Garrett
Hill
Longinon
Bishops Meet in Conference in Dallas
The Methodist Episcopal Church South holds its largest quadrennial conference starting May in Dallas with 47 annual bodies. Rev A W Wilson will open sessions focusing on war claims settlement and a ministerial charges hearing. Bishops Charles Galloway and Eugene R Fendricks arrive as Governor Savera greets officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
A. W. Wilson
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Charles Galloway
Jackson
Miss
Eugene R.fendricks
Kansas City
City
Savera
Austin
Southern Baptist Convention Asheville Round Trip Tickets
The Southern will issue round trip tickets to Asheville from all points May 6 to 10 at one fare. Atlanta rate is 5 cents with final limit May 21 and extension to June 2. Inquire at city or depot offices for details. May 1 1902 Walker T A Thomas Co 1 Brown Bundine A note lists depot contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Southern Baptist Convention
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Walker, T. A. Auton
A. Thomas, Co
Brown Bundine
Commission Meets Today to Plan Georgia Baptist Education
The Georgia Baptist Educational Commission meets today at noon in Atlanta to consider unifying the state’s Baptist schools. Mercer University and Shorter College would head the system with minor schools adopting compatible curriculums to avoid duplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer University
Shorter College
Georgia
Educational Commission
Georgia Baptist Convention
Home Mission Board
The
Southern Baptist Convention
G A. Nunnally
la Grange
J. G. McCall
Quitman
W. J. Northen
Atlanta
F. C McConnell
P. A. Jessup
Obe, Ga
C. H. Jackson
Forsyth
4. B. Greene
Hiawassee
M. L. Brittain
Y. Jameson
W. W. Landrum
John D. Jordan
Savannah
P.D. Pollack
Macon
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Real Estate Company
Albany
W. Mi. Cair
DR. Coombes
Five Kingdoms
Hotel Aragon
the Aragon
F. Dilling
Kings Mountain
N.C
Guthrie
Charlotte
RC Duncan
Mobilite
Afa
E. H. Smith
Pelzer
S. C
R. O. Steele
Rockingham
W.j. Kincaid
Griffin, Ga
B.S. Walker
Monroe
T. Mobley
J. C. Puttner
Grantville
Thomas J. Gallaway
P. A. Knepper
Harry Henar
Nelson, Ga
Walter S&s Uttrey
South Carolina
D. A. Tompkins
E. A. Copeland
Greenesboro
George P. Ide
Jacksonville
Ala
J. B Ezell
Eatonton
J W. Black
Montgomery
A. C. Smith
CG. J. Boles
Ernest Lamar
Selma
Silver
Maier & Berkele
St Whitehell Street
E. P. Skeen
Goper
Copenhill
Esterbrook
Bank
Ing
Corr
Esterbrook Sree
Pex Co
L. WW
Sebel Wingo Field
Caucus
Ewing
Hood
C. B. Walker
Eee
Ay Union Depst
Brown Building
Methodist Church
Wilson
Commission
Federation of Baptist Educational Institutions
Munyon
Morrow
Old Dominion Line
Norfolk, Va
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Beach
I. Walker
York
Bryant Novelty Co
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Empire Building
Addute
Jims and
Kodaks
M. Turner
Dixie Camera Co
N. Pryor
Hirsch Bros. Men's Outfitters
Fact
Whitehall St
Banister's Fine Shoes
E. van Winks
Atlanta, GA
Crinna T Se Haass
Jamaica
Waier& Volberg
Mitchell
Hess
Hess Shoes
Stuttgarter Underwear
Eiseman Bros
Ahian Bro
Shington
Baltimore, Md
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