This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
1
An obituary notice reports the funeral for a local Mason, noting brethren attended at a lodge hall and interment planned for another lodge. The brief item records the death and service details with emphasis on lodge involvement and interment arrangements.
The third annual Atlanta horse show opened with a dazzling crowd and lavish gowns. Entries exceeded expectations across classes as the Seventh Cavalry and Tan Bark set a stirring scene with music, fashion, and equine spectacle.
A message from the President is anticipated soon regarding a campaign for Congress involving rosevelt as a key figure. The forecast hints at a formal address outlining goals and policy directions to influence upcoming elections.
Milwaukee October 14 Postmaster General Henry C Payne said President Roosevelt will likely urge a permanent tariff commission and a staff to hear testimony on production and trade. He will also back reciprocity with Cuba as Congress pursues McKinley’s reciprocal trade pledge.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Charles Fairchild was struck by a trolley car while on his way to the office. He suffered severe head and forearm contusions but the injuries were not considered serious, and he was sent home to recover.
The Guayaquil board of health declared the city infected with yellow fever after a surge of cases concentrated among Germans. A Jesuit priest named Guerrero, who had been aiding the sick and educated in the United States, died last night. The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions reported its ninety‑second annual meeting opening in Oberlin, with President Samuel Capen presiding and treasurer Frank Wiggins presenting the annual summary. In Washington, the Crown Prince of Siam toured with officials and attended a Mount Vernon dinner after a drive and military exhibition.
October 14 reports baggage and mail handlers strike halting station operations. More than 500 leather sacks of letter mail and over 3,000 papers missed connections and outgoing trains, causing delays and a buildup at noon. Concurrently a horse racing note mentions Scepter and Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket with reserve price details.
Entries in last night's show produced several surprises as ribbons favored Toronto riders Crow & Murray and George Pepper. In the hunters and jumpers class No 30 Pepper took all three awards, while Commander Baker of Colonel Robert Aul’s string from St Louis won the opening road and runabout class. Jumpers drew strong crowd acclaim with Pepper’s Pearl and Crow & Murray’s tandems showing well. local winners include Jack Stewart, E H. Inman and B H.
The article notes Treadwell and Amory 8S. Dunbar of Augusta among winners at the Atlanta horse show with readings of entries and awards in multiple classes. Prizes totaled 100, 50, and 25 dollars for Class No 3 single horses appointments as spectators praised the mimes and judging.
The scene in boxes at the Coliseum drew social leaders from Atlanta and the state, with prominent figures in attendance. Boxes listed include Colonel Robert J. Lowry, Mrs Jack Horney, Mr Austell Thornton, and many other notable names, as wraps came off revealing elegant attire as gears of the horse show opened.
In Wikesbarre Pa a statement from President Mitchell says miners will follow his judgment though he declines to discuss the operators plan. He expresses concern for the public and workers and promises a formal position once the operators’ propositions are fully understood.
The third annual Atlanta horse show opens with parade of magnificent animals on tan bark while beauty watches from the boxes. Notable events include Mark Austin, a well known sports figure, murdered by unknown parties. Other items report trains, court cases, land deals, rail safety actions, and political debates across cities and states.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.