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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
17
The Globe promises direct sale of fabrics and garments from mills to designers to tailors with low expenses per unit. It offers free repairs and pressing for one year, refunds on request, and guarantees satisfaction and savings for patrons while highlighting their vast business volume and direct sale model.
A survey of a new route is begun as Mobile and nearby lines seek extension. A man named Dickson is strangled in an age case, while a Savannah man is killed after stepping in front of a locomotive near Montgomery. Governors invited to attend the cornerstone lay of a new Mississippi capital milestone on Jefferson Davis day. State ticket wins. populists split votes in counties and judge races shift. Augusta Railway bought by a Baltimore syndicate and may merge with Augusta Allen electric line. Madison to get a new electric plant. Georgia Seagirt team members attack Captain Hope. governor orders cessation. Central train strikes wagon near Rome, killing J. B. Marrow. City finances finalize yearly apportionment. committees formed for college convention delegates in Atlanta.
The article notes plans for Consolidated Naval Stores Company with headquarters in Jacksonville and a capital of 2 500 000 to consolidate large naval stores firms in Georgia and Florida. W C 1 of Savannah is named president of the new venture. A temporary receiver for the People's Bank of Barnesville is mentioned, with a case filed by the United States guarantee company. The piece references a court action following a bank failure and a prior altercation at a negro camp meeting in Gainesville.
In Atlanta Captain Evan P Howell wins the city primary for mayor by 627 votes over opponents Judge John S Candler and others. A dramatic suicide occurs as Coppage, 64, leaps from a county prison arcade. The Carpenters and Joiners of America adjourns sine die after naming Milwaukee for the next biennial gathering.
A life size statue of Louis Kossuth was unveiled in Cleveland Ohio last Sunday in the presence of about 50 000 people. Addresses were delivered by Mayor Johnson Senator Hanna Governor Nash and speakers in several foreign languages. The statue is by a Hungarian sculptor.
Brussels reports a crackdown on gambling as police seized and confiscated copies of several leading German newspapers found to contain lottery advertisements. The action marks the start of a broader anti lottery campaign in Belgium.
Popular ad copy claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve removes skin eruptions blotches and sores. It asserts it prevents blemishes, heals chapped hands and lips, cures piles and chilblains, and leaves a flawless appearance for beauty leaders. Sold at drug stores.
In Twiggs County Georgia on October 4 election results show H T Griffin winning representative with 712 votes and B S Fitzpatrick on a parallel track. A shooting incident wounded Frank Pettis in the thigh during a heated election aftermath as two tickets faced a contest over alleged fraud intimidation and irregular registration. A pending hearing before Judge Roberts could set the stage for governor involvement and a possible new election.
Mrs. Charles Reid Riley sues C. R. Riley of Milledgeville for divorce amid sensational allegations and a co respondent in another city. Both families are from Kentucky. Mrs. Riley left for Mount Sterling with her mother, while Mr. Riley went to Washington D C where his mother resides. Alimony is implied to be substantial.
A single corner lot 55x190 on Capitol Ave offers full improvements including asphalt pavement and connections. Priced at 1850 dollars, the seller claims first and only availability, noting corner value equals inside build space and urging prompt purchase from G. W. Adair.
Property listings describe store and multiple cottages on busines s streets with rents and terms. Includes a $15,000 corner store leased four and a half years at 7 percent, $8,500 residence in Peachtrees block rented $49 monthly, $1,900 six room cottage on paved street sewer water gas, $2,000 two four room and one three room cottages near, $31,050 three room cottage and store on good business street, and a $6,500 480 acre farm with 109 acres bottom land 50 upland 17 timber plus trade for Atlanta property. Contact Glenn Fayer at 24 Walton Street Prudential Building.
Recorder Broyles orders police not to arrest bicycle champion Bobby Walthour for contempt. Walthour was arrested two weeks ago for riding a car on a sidewalk near Grant Park, failed to appear, and was declared in contempt. He is to appear Monday at 8 30 o clock for trial as per police records.
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