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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
10
Fragmentary text reports a death of an individual named Thomas and a robbery case near a local road shops area. It mentions a body at the city and a funeral notice connected to a Baptist church on West cred, with references to stock value, charter details, and traveling towns. The readable fragments indicate a local crime and a death noted in a late edition.
Crowds filled the Atlanta fair grounds as Walthour Day drew big attention with the world distance champion among ten top horses. Officials reported record gate receipts and lively activity from dawn until closing, while swine and sheep judging proceeded with large Georgia entries and notable judges.
A fragmented note discusses how setting a gem in eight or fewer settings affects beauty and touches on the artistry of design. It hints at the significance of setting and style in jewelry, noting the balance between craftsmanship and visual appeal.
Georgia faces a choice on the 1904 St Louis exposition. Governor Candler may seek a first class exhibit or advocate no exhibit at all. State officials press for a meeting October 2 at the capitol to organize funding and ensure a strong Georgia presence at the world’s fair.
Water commissioners plan a 7 am site visit to the Chattahoochee river Bull Sluice shoals to inspect a proposed 60 foot dam for the Mew Power Company. The committee aims to determine any impact on city water works and was authorized at the last meeting to report findings.
Opera glasses of the greatest power offered by A. K. Hawes the Atlanta optician with a large selection from leading makers including Le Maire. Also Plaza Hotel in New York highlights redecorations and upgrades. School books and supplies advertised by John M. Miller Co at 89 Market or similar address.
A fragmented list records dairy cattle results from Belmont farm and nearby breeders. Winners include Bel Smyrna and Belmont entries with firsts in 2 year and 3 year classes, bulls and cows from Hoyt, Elliott, and Hoyt lines, with multiple second places.
The first meeting of the League of Georgia Municipalities adjourned with plans for a 1903 Macon convention. Officers elected include vice presidents L H Chappell Athens J P Rhodes Athens B P Lovejoy Hawkinsville John B Felder Americus and treasurer W B Hollingsworth Fayetteville. Standing committees were named covering street paving lighting sewerage sanitation water works taxation legislation garbage disposal municipal archives and bookkeeping. Mayors Mims Atlanta and Bridges Smith Macon were made life members.
Judge George Hillyer of the Atlanta board of water commissioners was named an honorary member and asked to write a paper on municipal affairs for the next league convention. The constitution was amended setting dues with a maximum and a minimum, shaping the financial plan for members.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for catarrh deafness cures not helped by the remedy. Invites readers to send for free circulars from FJ Heney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
Yaarab Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine held its first fall meeting at the Masonic temple. Twenty five candidates were initiated into desert mysteries with camels milk and desert life experiences. Participants hailed from Macon Cordele Rome Milledgeville and Atlanta. Banquet at the Kimball drew over 200 Shriners. Talks were given by several nobles and local pastors.
Mrs. Sarah Pincus died yesterday at 3 pm after a three week illness at her daughter’s home 249 Central Avenue. Aged 84, she lived in Atlanta ten years after coming from Hamburg Germany. Survived by daughters Mrs Ike Schiff of Atlanta and Mrs Kieferstein of Chicago, and sons Simon of Chicago Morris of New York. Distant children are notified and funeral set for Friday at noon.
A condensed advertising note offers opera glasses for the horse show from A. K. Hawkes at 14 Whitehall Street. The rest of the text records city officials discussing veterans licenses sanitation and a MACON convention visit, including Mayor Mims and Mayor Chappell, highlighting a committee plan and a trip to the Hempinit pumping station.
In Fulton County, a group weighs a plan on titles and property transfers as 4G data tools influence title examinations. The project carries a broad risk remit and a million dollar responsibility for accuracy and reliability.
Atlanta reporters chase a mystery in the Mark Austin case. Detectives fail to locate the rubber tired trap or the two men and a woman seen near Jones avenue Monday night. Austin’s body was found near the city edge and was later sent to New Orleans for interment.
The warrant charging Officer A E Blackstone with assault with intent to murder was dismissed after an extended hearing. Bullock, arrested for disorderly conduct, allegedly attacked Blackstone as he attempted to recapture him near Capitol Avenue and Fulton Street. Evidence disputed whether Bullock struck first or was shot while advancing. Blackstone testified self defense. Lawyers Moyers Avary and Mason represented Bullock. Avary and Mason appeared for the police officer.
President H. H. Cabanias of the Southern Interstate Fair Association presides as speakers may include J. P. Stevens or Sam D. Jones of the Atlanta Manufacturers' Association. Sam D. Jones chairs the association. Liberati's band will perform during the exercises as an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people are expected to attend Manufacturers' Day.
Plans for Manufacturers day at the fair were arranged yesterday with October 2 designated as Manufacturers day by the Southern Interstate Fair Association. A half rate admission will be charged for that occasion. Special exercises in the Manufacturers building at the fair grounds begin at 11 o clock with the governor invited to speak and Mayor Mims delivering a welcome.
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