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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
56
A fragmented retail listing shows items like New Fancy Leghorn Citron and New Crop Valencia almonds priced by the pound, along with Pan Cake Flour and Orange Peel. Also mentioned are New Crop New Orleans Syrup and Glory Soap bars with assorted prices in a sparse 1900s style ad.
Chattanooga reports the interstate commerce commission will hear final arguments on the freight discrimination case against the railroads in Washington on October 31 with a ruling expected soon after. Chattanooga Electric Railroad will provide seven years of power to operate company lines under a new contract.
A. K. Hawkes claims to be the oldest and largest exclusive optical firm in the south with superior eyeglasses and artistic finish. The company emphasizes rising demand for its shining factory products and notes its address at 14 Whitehall on the viaduct.
Richmond Virginia October 4 Special Governor Montague is expected to visit Milwaukee on the 17th to deliver multiple speeches. He may also tour Indiana before returning to Virginia at the urging of Wisconsin candidate Mayor Rose and Indiana's state committee. A telegram from Judge J M Griggs of Georgia urges two daily talks in Indiana as part of a coordinated Democratic effort.
Four inches of snow fell yesterday and last night across the extreme northern Texas panhandle and extended into New Mexico. It is the earliest snow on record for the region, covering millions of acres of ranch land. Heat remains intense in the southern Rio Grande area.
In Augusta on October 4, Jack Josey a laborer killed Dick Bacon a black carpenter with a throat cut after Bacon struck Josey s wife. The scene on South Boundary street left Bacon s wife and daughter dazed and Josey taken into custody while intoxicated and claiming amnesia.
George F. Stones, a lumber operator from Limerick, Ga., died at St. Joseph hospital from injuries after falling from a second story window at the Central hotel several days earlier. He leaves a widow. The funeral will be held tomorrow in Brunswick.
Marietta, Ga. Co. M Crosby Drug Co has secured the services of A. K. Hawkes' Specialist for a few days ending the 7th. Crosby Drug Co has exclusive control of the celebrated Hawkes glasses in Marietta.
Savannah Ga October 4. Elation among Savannah Seagirt team as their reply to Captain George M. Hope was published before governor restraining orders. They deem their answer a clear refutation and plan to circulate the full text among state military commands.
Central of Georgia Rail offers a $2.64 round trip from Atlanta to Macon through Farmers National Congress and Macon street fair. Tickets on sale October 6 inclusive for trains arriving by October 11 to 12. Low rates from other stations in Georgia. Inquiries to W. H. Fogg, traveling agent, No 16 Wall Street, or any company agent.
Quitman Ga October 4 Special two halfgrown boys Renew and Fiour noy fought in the spinning room of the Atlantic and Gulf mills Renew stabbed young Flournoy in the right breast penetrating the lung a dangerous wound Renew fled about three miles toward Pilorda before being captured by officers.
Alabama state printing by Brown Printing Company of Montgomery won all four classes after being the only bid. The bid cut 13 percent below last year's supreme court reports contract and 3 percent on other classes.
Robert Boyd, known as Shed Boyd, died in Knoxville after falling headfirst down stairs at his home during sleep. He struck his head and later suffered convulsions, which caused his death. He was a son of Dr. John M. Boyd, a prominent Knoxville physician.
In Athens on October 4 Crown Prince Constantine of Greece was painfully injured when a motor car overturned near Villatator. His head and face were cut though not life threatening. His engineer companion sustained more serious injuries.
All creditors of the estate of Mrs. Levian A Parks late of Fulton County deceased are notified to render demands to the undersigned according to law. All persons indebted to the estate must make immediate payment. 8 R Parks King Hardware Company September 15 1902.
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