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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
6
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A telegram to the Macedonian committee in Sofia, signed by Nicoloff, reports a general insurrection across 32 districts on the Macedonian frontier. Separately, Pekin notes Manchurian territory south of the Edau river restored to China under the Manchurian agreement.
The Bijou reports record crowds all week with four strong vaudeville features led by Stuart the major Patti whose wide range voice drew enthusiastic applause. Wil H. Fox the comedy pianist also scores, while the Grand presents the Rackett brothers in Hot Old Time with Gus Hill adding new acts and a featured Hill quintet. Jessie Morrison is released on $10,000 bond pending appeal after being sentenced for murder in Kansas.
The Georgia Iron and Coal Company plans a blast at Rising Fawn to produce 200 tons of pig iron daily. The project will keep money in Georgia by processing local ore and supplying coke, with payroll around $2,000 daily and $730,000 yearly. Leadership includes Joel Hurt as president and a Georgia based expansion to manage coal mines and coke ovens.
Resolutions adopted by southern state veterinarians in Atlanta urge complete tick eradication across infested counties, expanding the federal quarantine southward. The plan calls for sanitary boards, state funding, and coordinated efforts with federal authorities, naming key attendees from Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida, Clemson, and Georgia.
W J Bryan opened a state wide campaign for Nebraska fusion ticket in fall city visiting nearly every county through October 13. He spoke to large crowds focusing on trusts imperialism the coal miners strike and the financial question. Also note: Herr Stapinski of the Galician diet party begins US travel to study Polish conditions.
In Newport Kentucky Daughters of the Confederacy block the janitor’s bid to tear down a large Confederate flag displayed over the stage. Secretary Silva and Mayor Nelson intervened, but the flag remained as the convention proceeded. James M. Arnold noted the flag memorializes the four years of conflict while honoring the Stars and Stripes. President McKinley attended their reunion in Macon.
Mayor Mims condemned a police board meeting as a mess after only three commissioners showed up, all related. The session failed to form a quorum. the plan to promote fourteen new officers above older ones was left unresolved and the existing order placing new supernumeraries at the bottom remains in force.
The Atlanta Humane Society report to the American Humane Society shows 75 cruelty cases and $720 in recorder fines, 15 cruelty cases against children with $386.25 in fines and 450 days in the city chain gang. Wives sent to hospitals and children to the Home for the Friendless. horses and mules banned from streets. humane destruction of animals noted. Chief Bail praised for active aid.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles, diabetes, rheumatism, and related illnesses for men and women and even children. It lists Dr E W Hall as the sole manufacturer in St Louis and urges sending for testimonials. A customer letter endorses its effectiveness and recommends the remedy.
The Atlanta Federation of Labor considers amending its constitution to bar anyone holding or seeking political office from federation membership. A $50 relief fund for striking miners was approved, with $25 from the federation and $25 from members. A 32 member committee will solicit subscriptions, meeting tonight to outline plans. Jerome Jones is coordinating via The Journal of Labor. Gordon E. Johnson was elected a delegate to the American Federation of Labor meeting in New Orleans on November 4. Johnson is a Web Pressmen’s union member and federation favorite.
Section and Association of Horticultural Inspectors elected officers yesterday at the Himball house. Dr. Forbes of Illinois chairs the horticultural inspection, with Dr. John B. Smith of New Jersey as vice chair. Entomology section names Prof. Quaintance as chair and Prof. Lowe as secretary. Discussions focused on Cooperative Experiments Against Insects and San Jose scale treatments. The gathering aimed to unify efforts among states to determine best remedies for orchard pests.
Albany October action reports by the forest fish and game commissioners to permanently repair the famous John Brown house at New Elba. They will ask the legislature for a 1500 dollar fund, believing this amount sufficient for the project.
A health booklet touts Peruna as curing catarrh of the kidneys and thus kidney disease, citing physician testimonials and lay endorsements. Examples include Samuel R. Sprecher of Los Angeles and William W. Washburn of New Orleans praising Peruna’s effects after long illnesses.
A clipped OCR fragment references gold and bank holdings with unclear context. The readable bits point to banking houses or consignments linked to a gold tank or tanklike asset. No complete names, dates, places, or actions are recoverable from the fragment.
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