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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1902

Page

12

City enjoined as railroad sues over viaduct land dispute

Central of Georgia Railway sues the city of Atlanta to bar construction of steps from Whitehall street viaduct to a lot extending to Pryor street. Judge Lumpkin grants a temporary restraining order with hearing set for June 14. The railroad claims ownership of the strip 33 feet by 92 feet, bounded by state road right of way and Central Bank Block Association property, which is also a defendant. The city seeks to construct steps and rail spur. the case promises a protracted legal fight. Separately Miss S A Sphinks sues the Atlanta Railway and Power Company for 5000 damages for injuries suffered November 12, 1901 after a streetcar suddenly started and threw her to the floor. Negligence is alleged. An application for a charter for the Table Improvement Company is filed, capital$10,000 to $100,000, to manufacture and sell Soxs patent ironing tables. Incorporators include David A Sox and D W Broadwarter. Malt-Nutrine advertised as pure malt extract from Anheuser-Busch.

Central of Georgia Railway Company Atlanta Whitewall Street Pryor Street J. H. Lumpkin State Road Central Bank Block Association G. T. Dodd Bank Bblock Association Samuel Mitchell Bank Block Lawton & Cunningham Savannah The Central Railroad Dorsey, Brewster & Howell Johns. Hopkins & Gens King & Spalding S. A. Sphinks Atlanta Railway and ‘Power Company Marietta Street Bellwood Avenue Miss Sphinks David A. Sox Carroll County D. W. Broadwarter Coweta County TE. V. Carter Georgia Fulton County Said St Joseph's Infirmary Fta King & Bpalding Arnold Broyles State OF Georgia Fulton Superior Court Arnold Hroyles QO. E. Collum Dropsy Medicine CO Lown Tes Muilding Atlanta, Ga

Seventeen Graduates at Atlanta University Exercises

Commencement exercises closed yesterday with seventeen graduates receiving diplomas. Four graduates were from the college and thirteen from the normal department. An oil portrait of Dr Horace Bumstead was presented to the school by the alumni, a notable feature of the event.

Atlanta University Bumstead Horace Bumstead Candler Villa Rica Cc M. Hitch Executive Department Quitman G. R. Glenn South Georgia State Educational Department Atlanta Fifth Regiment Pittshurs Board OF Education Whey Publc

Short Items Concerning Men and Public Affairs

Various obituaries and notices recount deaths of Mrs. Kreigshaber Mrs. Dora Thomas and Drury Jenkins Powers at their homes. Associations and commissions formed in Georgia include osteopaths in Atlanta, naval battalion appointments, and state troop officer placements. Officials comment on weather Desolation of Dec oration Day closures and local business notices.

Drury Jenkins Powers Drury Powers West Peachtree Street Drury

Mule Hats And Mules In A Savannah Evening

An observing man recalls past mule classifications and marvels at a summer craze for mule hats that reveal a mule’s traits. L. G Harvey, Savannah politician, attends Odd Fellows convention amid talk of a hot state senate race. Reporter notes Savannah politics as exceptionally lively with prominent visitors and candidates in town.

L. G Harvey Savannah State Senate Odd Fellows’ Convention Harvey

Cause Of The Ford Tragedy Reveals Family Dispute

New York May 29 report discusses a new circulating theory on the Ford tragedy. It claims Malcolm Ford demanded 25 000 dollars after being left out of his father’s will and threatened drastic action if denied. The piece notes the alleged quarrel preceded the shooting that killed Paul Leicester Ford and Malcolm.

New York Ford Paul Leicester Ford Malcolm Paul

A Cool Head Overcomes Aili Obstacles

In Atlanta our straw hats are light, cool, and comfortable with prices reflecting weight. Negligee shirts and Gur shirts offer comfort, style, and new patterns. Pleated bosoms and plain styles available.

J. M. Quick Hunter Mt

Essig Bros Auction At Peachtree Juniper Piedmont Streets

Auction notice from Essig Bros lists Peachtree Street Juniper Street Eleventh Street and Piedmont Avenue with 32 losses, to be sold today at 4 o'clock to the highest bidder. G. W. Adatr signs the notice.

G. W. Adatr

Policemen Accused Of Night Flower Theft In City

Chief to convene board inquiry after Edward M Chapman reports two officers McEntyre and Cowan entered yards on Whitehall street at night and took magnolias from John Bromhead and W G McGaughey yards. Officers claim they had permission to take magnolias only. Cowan and McEntyre corroborate.

F. C. McEntyre J. J. Cowan Board of Police Commissioners Mke Thompson Edward M. Chapman No. 457 Whitehall Street Police Ball Chapman McEntyre Cowan Magneliaa John Bromhead Chapman Jty McKintyre W. G. McGaughey Mcmentyre

List of volunteer election managers and clerks completed

The list of volunteer managers and clerks for the June 5 primary is nearly complete in all city wards and country districts except the first and seventh wards and Bryants and Cooks districts. A subcommittee meeting at 5 p.m. will elect the remaining officials, with polling places listed and several new names added for multiple wards and districts.

Bryants Cooks Pryor Street Engine House Marlon Hotel W .H. Brotherton Democratic Executive Committee Albert Howell, Sr Kiser First Ward A. L. Curtis Second Ward Edward Crusselle N.,&. Culpepper Paul Burke

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