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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1902
Page
7
Richmond May 18 Special. Apprehension grows among coal sloaters and manufacturers that the strike may spread to bituminous mines. Anthracite supply is ample for two to three months, with summer consumption light. Bituminous coal stock is limited and demand high, risking stoppages if the strike lasts. No material price increases yet, but canceled orders forewarn trouble.
Alvin G Golucke of Crawfordville and Claude Bond of Canon win the Phi Kappa preliminary to represent the society in the champion debate at commencement. The contest featured four finalists with opponents from Demosthenian.
The Atlanta Knoxville and Northern general offices and staff have moved to Knoxville with plans for families to follow later. The relocation comes after the Louisville and Nashville Company acquired the line, a loss felt in Marietta Georgia as offices shift location.
The new fire company, authorized by the mayor and council, is to go on duty tomorrow morning. It will be stationed at headquarters, placing four engines in four city parts. E. T. Randall, a veteran fireman, will be captain. The move aims to secure a lower insurance rate, saving property owners.
In Americus Georgia on May 18 a final sermon rang out in the historic First Methodist Church after forty six years since its dedication by Rev J W Hinton. The church will be dismantled tomorrow for a new pressed brick granite edifice costing about 20000 dollars to rise on the same site. Until completed the congregation will meet at the city hall, tendered by the city council.
All arrangements for the university commencement dances are set at Dupree hall Athens Ga during the week of June 10 to June 18. Pan Hellenic Sophomore Law Cotillion Senior hops and more will feature decorated halls and nine committees handling decoration music and logistics with notable student leaders and chairs listed.
Macon authorities report two picnic events at Ocmulgee park. The Teutonia Club holds its annual picnic tomorrow at 3 PM with games and amusements. The Macon lodge Knights Fidelity plans a picnic and dance next Thursday May 22 with a distinct, well‑curated program promising a pleasant surprise for attendees.
The Alabama dentists association elected officers for the coming year. President is W W Proctor from Sheffield, first VP H Clay Hassell of Tuscaloosa, second VP N N Vann of Attalla, secretary J T Cook of Florence, treasurer W B Futton of Birmingham. Birmingham chosen as next meeting site for the association, to convene on the second Tuesday in May.
Special from Norfolk Va May 18 Special Adjutant General Henry Corbin visited Fort Monroe and discussed fortifications as well as extending the artillery school. Washington dispatches hinted at Rear Admiral Cottons arrest but President Dobie denied any threat. The harbor board asserts authority to approve public works and may prosecute without consent, while navy projects proceed under federal control, prompting possible counter action if interference occurs.
Anniston Alabama May 10 Special The grading for a five story hotel at Twelfth and Noble Streets will start Monday. Materials are already on site and brick work will begin after grading and foundation work. A historic oak at the corner was cut and will be carved into furniture for display. The hotel aims for early fall occupancy.
At Athens Georgia senior class lectures by faculty resume with Chancellor Hill and Professors White Campbell Starnes and Johnson presenting topics. The week features lectures on irrigation in orient national and state legislation affecting agriculture home acre winter stock feeding profits in winter stock feeding fish pond on the farm and research in agriculture with times from Monday through Thursday.
Mississippi truck farmers enjoyed high prices early in the season but shipments now decline in quality and value. Strawberry shipments have fallen, beans peas and other staples show price drops, though much of the crop remains to be marketed and cabbage yields look promising for a second crop.
Governor and state health officials report a smallpox outbreak at South Mills Camden county and a death from the disease. Camden authorities face possible indictment for not electing a health superintendent. State health experts have been dispatched. Also in North Carolina news the Oberon mill in Graham receives a charter with 200000 capital, Montgomery Mining Co chartered with 500000 capital, and federal prosecutors probe the beef trust in western NC. Four hundred workers at R. J. Reynolds plug tobacco factory strike for higher wages as Wells-Whitehead denies sale rumors to the Carolina Brighta maker. Mrs. Alice Beavers is killed by a train near Concord leaving eleven children. Baseball umpire George Dudley Proud faces protests over alleged betting collusion. Behr fined after assault on him by Wilmington team players.
In Jackson Mississippi on May 18 special report states the sixth congressional district Democrats will reorganize without waiting for the state chair. A May 21 meeting in Hattiesburg will form a new district committee from old members, amid questions on legality and county representation. The district includes Hancock Harrison Jackson Perry Pearl River Marion Green Wayne Jones Coyington Lawrence Simpson.
In Mississippi counties camps of Confederate veterans call mass meetings to name five ex Confederate veterans per county to serve on a county pension board with final say on applications. The legislature authorized these five member boards raising concern over potential pension roll growth and lower pro rata for non preferred pensioners.
In west Anniston on May 17 Park Fields aged 18 attempted suicide by swallowing laudanum. The act was quickly discovered and doctors were summoned. He is believed to be recovering. No motive given beyond his alcohol use.
Savannah report notes Colonel J H Estill, campaigning for governor, says farmers with crops laid by by June will favor him. He defends labor stance, recounts printers strike of 1893, claims unions should not dictate his business, and asserts he is a workingman who supports workers while running The Morning News.
Property values in south Mississippi have risen sharply over the past year with Laurel reporting an assessment increase of 83,741 over last year. The note excludes railroad and telegraph assessments, reflecting a broader regional boom in property values.
Governor Longino received notice of the Enisville and Laurel Railroad Company being organized. Officers elected include J. H. Moores as president and B. F. Fridge as vice president. Survey work is in progress with right of way being secured. capitz stock set at $25,000 with possible increases.
Ladies should attend the auction sale on Fair and Woodward this afternoon at 3 p m for a chance at a free lot. The event invites local residents to participate in the drawing and view available lots in the developer’s drive.
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