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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
10
Disjointed OCR fragment recalls 1860 Charleston and Civil War era figures, speeches, and moral claims. Mentions McPherson, Piedmont foundries, a canteen, and a town load scheme. Contains drifting dialogue with references to sermons, terror of warfare, and postwar reunion rhetoric.
City Attorney to draft an ordinance reflecting salary boosts for all police ranks from chief to patrolmen, with April next year as the operative date. The plan, pushed by Councilman Fincher, aims to restore past pay levels and add modest increases, plus a new detective captain position.
Montgomery Ala October 1 Spe gal The announcement was made that General George F P Harrison would face opposition for reelection as commander of the Alabama division UC The fear exists that a one term custom would prevent the honor from circulating but no veteran is willing to challenge and no supporter has emerged The reunion is only a month away.
Hong Kong reports the death of Tao Muh former viceroy of Kwang Tung and Kwang Si. He was forced to resign and retire to private life after bitter palace eunuch attacks. Advices reached Tacoma by the steamer Victoria on September 10.
An advertisement extols silver in Colonial pattern as highly esteemed reflecting ancestral proprietorship. It notes the individuality of forebears in spoons knives and forks enhances silver’s value as it becomes heirlooms. Colonial patterns shown by Maier & Berkele at 81 Whitehall St.
The great Southern Interstate fair drew large crowds despite bad weather. Bobby Walthour the Atlanta champion cycler is billed to race ten horses plus a further relay setup with his motor Candy Jr. The horse show preparations are near completion with Boltaire appearing, and military displays by Seventh Cavalry and Grimes Battery set for the arena.
Taxpayers crowded the city hall to pay taxes and water bills as yesterday was the last day. A crush forced suspension of water bill receipts while the water board offered today’s discount until 2 PM. Clerks and officials worked overtime to process vouchers and payments, with thousands of dollars handled in a single day.
New York October 10 Special The Georgia Home Insurance Company was admitted to New York and began writing in the metropolitan district through J A Kelly. It had never done business in New York before. A feature is many field men watching its interests with a long dividend history and substantial surplus. Russell Sage rests well in Lawrence Ty Kentucky tonight.
Atlanta sues Chattanooga Pipe and Foundry Co. for 15000 over iron pipe bids. City alleges pipe trust kept prices high, charging more than for distant points. Trial in federal court expected to fill the day.
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt took a ride in an open landau in Washington on October 10. For the first time since his illness he descended stairs on crutches and entered the carriage unassisted, bowing to a cheering crowd. Pratt Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud in Tennessee. Chattanooga special reports M A Pratt, previously convicted of fraudulent mail use, pleaded guilty again and received a two year term from Judge Clark.
Keep Your Valuables in our deposit vault bank where you please. Come see what protection and fine service we have to offer. Box rentals $3 a year and up.
Judge William T. Newman issued a final decree in the Consolidated Rubber Tire Company Mumford Rubber Tire Company et al. versus Ramuel E. Finley et al. Goodyear tires sold by Finley were found infringing the Grant patent and he is permanently enjoined from selling them. Finley to pay past infringements' damages and profits. master Benjamin H. Hill to determine amount. Cases against Finley’s agents dismissed or to be pursued in separate suits. The two-year case involved Atlanta and Springfield lawyers for both sides.
Holders of the return portion of Ironclad signature tickets sold by Central of Georgia railway to Avanta for the Southern Interstate Fair must have them validated by Joseph Richardson joint agent at 44 Wall Street opposite Union Depot main entrance, otherwise passage return will be rejected. J. Bail General Passenger Agent. J Robinson Assistant General Passenger Agent.
Executive Committee of Young Men's Democratic League Fulton County secures Grand Opera house for a national rally on Friday night October 31. Speakers of national reputation will discuss key issues for the 1904 campaign with two leading speeches planned. Georgia leaders will attend and a smoker will follow, with committees named to organize reception and banquet.
Notice to visitors from the joint agent for the stamping of return portions of round trip tickets for the Southern Interstate Fair in Atlanta. Original purchasers must validate tickets within final limits at 44 Wall Street opposite the main entrance to the Union Passenger Station. Transferring tickets is not allowed and noncompliant tickets will be forfeited and canceled by the agent or conductors.
Boston reports the Georgia Railway and Electric Company of Atlanta has 18,000 shares of preferred and 50,000 shares of common stock admitted to dealings on the Boston stock exchange. Old Colony Trust as transfer agent City Trust as registrar. The financial statement shows a balanced profit of 114,470 dollars.
London leaders plan port improvements with J P Morgan and Barings pushing for action. Lord Mayor calls a conference at Mansion House on October 27 to seek a practical government measure to remedy London port deficiencies.
In a forward looking note the dock commission pledged to spend 140 million dollars to transform the current dock and wharf system. The plan would convert six or seven miles into a vast tidal dock, creating space for all kinds of craft and expanding harbor capacity.
Southern railway sells round trip tickets from Georgia points October 7 to 24 for travel to Atlanta fair October 8 to 25. One fare for the round trip with final limit October 27. Judge Emory Speer of Macon is at Mt. Airy summer home after Highland trip. will stay two or three weeks before returning to Macon.
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