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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
8
Cardinal Gibbons draws large crowds in Charleston as he attends the exposition with Bishop Northrop and other clergy. He Masses at the cathedral, greets officials, praises Southern recovery from war, and speaks on unity through liberty, commerce and love.
Fred M. McClintic head of the Associated Press telegraph operators in Dallas won the Carnegie medal and the world championship for rapid telegraphy. He received the gold and diamond trophy valued at $590 presented by Andrew Carnegie for the best telegrapher in the Atlanta tournament held March 1.
In Jackson Mississippi on May 14 special report says Wafer Shaw a white man from Oktibehama county has been sent to the penitentiary to serve a five year term for manslaughter. The case drew three trials with the lower court verdict twice reversed by the supreme court. Thousands of dollars were spent in attorney fees during the three year pendency.
Colonel Andrew Pickens Butler died at 70 in Aiken county after a long service as South Carolina’s first and last commissioner of agriculture. A gallant Confederate, he rose from private to prominence in a department later abolished in 1990. Also reporting: George Cofield Sr., Spartanburg banker, died. J H McMillan, Fingerville farmer, died after arm injury. Dr G W Newsom, Reynolds physician, dies at home.
The funeral for Walter N. Haldeman president of The Louisville Courier Journal Company, was held at his home in Louisville this afternoon. Numerous floral tributes arrived from across the country. Flags flew at half mast and from 8 to 6 bells tolled in sympathy.
May 14 Anniston Alabama special report: Circuit Clerk I B Watson was jailed for contempt after a dispute over his office room. He was sentenced to six hours and a $10 fine, released by Judge Crook on habeas corpus grounds. Appeals loom as conflict over courthouse room control continues.
In Austin Texas on May 14 the No. 8 well struck a lake of liquid asphalt at a depth of 12 feet. The viscous asphalt gushed up the hole for some distance while experts called it the finest kind. Only other known deposit was at Trinidad.
Birmingham May 14 Special The general belief is the state executive committee will not order a state officers primary two thirds oppose it and politicians are lax adopting convention rule again. The plan, linked to Governor Jelks, looks to reelect incumbents without opposition and shift campaigns to the legislature and a pending senate race. Madison county sets the pace by nominating its best man and others may follow.
German cruiser Vineta arrived at Newport News Virginia and anchored between the battleship Alabama and cruiser Olympia. The Vineta will take on a new draft of men while returning the old crew to Germany from this port.
Americus Georgia May 14 Special The great council of Georgia Improved Order of Red Men concluded all business this afternoon and adjourned to meet in Macon next year The session handled committee and officers reports and installed newly elected officers
Washington May 14 Henry Clay Evans who has just retired as commissioner of pensions took the oath of office as consul general at London. He will depart for his new post early in June.
The state board of health in Jackson Mississippi finished exams for 151 medical license applicants, the largest class yet. About 60 percent are expected to receive diplomas. six examinees are Negro. Grading will continue for several days.
Macon Georgia May 14 special Mr Jere G Smith died this morning at his son's residence in East Macon after a lengthy decline in health He was born in Jones county eighty six years ago and will be buried tomorrow in the family burying ground He leaves a family of seven sons and one daughter with sons Bisciut and Iverson L Smith of Macon among his survivors Funeral attendees include pallbearers Thomas Finney Jack Johnson R M Little Will Walkien Sid Simmons and T W Bond
Macon May 14 The Lincoln Guards a colored military company will mark its 33rd anniversary with a street parade tomorrow afternoon and an evening entertainment Sandy Tockhart serves as captain The Guards praised as an efficient unit Also Georgia Fruit Growers Association to meet in Macon tomorrow with expected large turnout due to important business on the agenda East Macon Methodist Sunday School picnic planned at Indian Spring Friday National Bank Examiner D Saussure visiting to audit local banks Henry Horne to Atlanta to discuss improvements at the Academy of Moate operated by Mr DeGive A new fire company approved by the mayor and council will be ready for service May 1 1
Pensacola announces Baars, Dunwoody & Company has assigned its business. A. M. McGourin of Brewton Alabama takes charge under a 350000 bond. The firm conducted foreign timber shipments and reportedly held outstanding accounts worldwide. The Mabillites are not yet identified.
In Jackson Mississippi on May 14 the Presbyterian general assembly prepares to convene at 10 am with over 100 commissioners arriving. The agenda includes Westminster confession revision, home and foreign mission plans, and delegate selection for the pan-Presbyterian church gathering.
Washington May 14 John Gardner Coolidge of Massachusetts chosen as first secretary of legation at Pekin succeeding Squiers who goes to Cuba Coolidge is a Jefferson descendant and former vice consul at Pretoria. Young Harris Commencement Blairsville Ga May 14 twelve graduates receive diplomas as Metho dist church and Georgia gain educated Christian men and women for service.
Members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at North Georgia Agricultural College enjoyed their annual May picnic at Porter Springs yesterday.
A letter from John N. Adams of Coker Creek Tennessee praises Smith Medical Co. kidney cure for relief from rheumatism and rheumatic gout after six years of winters prostration. He claims one winter with no attacks and notes his wide professional travels and endorsements to public works and mining camps.
The Mississippi Bankers Association opened its annual session in McComb City with about seventy five members. Over two days they will discuss cotton insurance, coinsurance laws, and the revenue agent campaign against solvent delinquents, with potential mutual insurance plans if insurers refuse risks.
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