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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1902

Page

7

Dr W J Walker Dies Suddenly in Warrenton

Warrenton Ga October 15 Special Dr W J Walker a respected citizen died suddenly of apoplexy this afternoon as he stood in his back yard giving directions to his woodcutter He collapsed, family summoned a physician arrived too late He leaves a widow and three children Mr C A Walker of Atlanta Mrs Lee Sparkmen of Fort White Fla and Mrs Bruce Brownes of Birmingham Ala

Warrenton W J Walker C A Walker Atlanta Lee Sparkmen Fort White Fla Bruce Brovies Birmingham Ala

Women to sue King Leopold over fortune shares

Emily Crawford reports in Truth that the Countess de Longay once Crown Princess Stephannie of Austria and Princess Philip of Saxe Coburg heirs may sue King Leopold of Belgium to obtain portions of their mother's 2 million dollar estate. Lipton challenge arrives as New York reacts with a planned Yacht Club meeting to decide public release and action.

Lipton New York Sir Thomas Lipton Royal Ulster Yacht Club America's New York Yacht Club

Oldest Graduate State University receives diploma

Athens Ga October 15 Special to day at his home in Summerfield Ala Dr Acelus H Mitchel oldest living graduate of the University of Geof celebrated his ninety fifth birthday He graduated seventy five years ago in the class of 1827 Contract for new practice school building awarded to John Hecker of Atlanta three stories high cost 11007 building to aid Normal school officials absorb by Gould system and more.

Athens Summerfield Ala Acelus H Mitchel University of Geof University State Normal School John Hecker Atlanta George Foster Peabody New York Gould System Dallas Tex Mineral Wells Northwestern Road Gould L. M Fouts George J. Gould Pacific

Henry and Reiff Barred from French Jockey Club Licenses

Paris reports the Jockey Club has withdrawn the licenses of American jockeys Me ton Henry and Reiff in France. The official notice was published tonight, October 16.

Henry and Reiff Paris Jockey Club France Meton

Jelks Fires Opening Gun In Alabama Campaign

Governor Jelks opened his campaign with a speech at Newton Dale county to a large enthusiastic audience of Wiregrass Democrats. He focused most of his remarks on state affairs and was joined by Hon Henry D Clayton who spoke as part of the event.

Montgomery Ala Jelks Newton Dale County Henry D Clayton

Mexico yields to Hague Court

Mexico accepts and will abide by The Hague award on the Pius fund claim, waiving the right to request a revision. State Department notes affirm the arbitral decision clarifies its terms and sets annual payments of 1,420,682.67 dollars in Mexican currency with yearly installments of 43,050.99 dollars, and that Mexico must pay in Mexican currency, with no silver payment permission.

Mexico City Venada Macriscal Associated Press Pius Fund Senor Marecal Mexico United States State Department Washington J H. Ralston the Hague Theermanent Court of Arbitration Glatms Commission Permanent Court

Quarantine Rules Eased for Cuba Despite Yellow Fever Doubt

Treasury Department announces removal of quarantine restrictions on Cuba due to no evidence of yellow fever on the island during the past summer. The measure, issued by Assistant Secretary I. Spaulding, reflects a shift in local and state quarantine policy with officials noting no current infection risk.

United States Washington Cuba Treasury Department

Grocers Seek Repeal or Change of Garnishment Law

Macon officials report Bibb County retailers pushing a bill to repeal or modify Georgia garnishment statutes, with opposition from Bibb Retail Grocers Association. Simultaneously, Redfield Ark widow’s relatives traced, and state Labor leaders plan a meeting at Kimball House to discuss upcoming legislative actions. Farmers visit Savannah and Andersonville, plus Thomas E. Watson lecture at Mercer and Wesleyan during Epworth League Conference sessions in Macon.

Macon Bibb Messrs Wourney, Sims and Parker Retail Grocers’ Association General Assembly Macon Retail Grocers’ Association McNeill Redfield Ark T DD. Zellner Monroe County Georgia Forsyth T. D. Zellner L. J. Kilburn State Federation of Labor Kimball House Atlanta Andersonville Farmers’ National Congress Savannah National Cemetery

Cure Catarrh With Stuart's Catarrh Tablets

A national health issue is catarrh and its various forms. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are advertised as a blood and mucous membrane remedy that dissolves in the mouth to reach the throat and stomach, claimed to cure catarrh without douches or inhalers. Dr Ainslee endorses daily internal use to clear head and throat of catarrhal secretions.

Stuart Ainslea

Local Delegates Hear Talks at Devotional Meeting

A crowded afternoon program featured Mrs L H Burghard and Mrs J C Hinton among others speaking on Personal Work and Soul Winning in Vineville and Second Department. The South Georgia conference president E P Peabody presided as Rev W Rogers delivered the Christ True Light sermon. Vivid discussion followed on League work and aldermanic registration in Macon.

E. P. Peabody South Georgia Conference Annie Hardeman Vineville Mary Quinker Second Street N L Tatum Sandersville Kate Watts Hawkinsville J Bailey Gordon Rome

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