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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
7
Savannah dispatch reports contention over whether Governor authorized the Governor’s Horse Guards to visit Sea Girt as Georgia militia representatives. The Morning News argues the governor’s actions reveal cringing attitude toward those who treated Georgia’s representatives with contempt.
A Montgomery report says Republicans will nominate Major W Wadsworth of Autauga County to oppose Colonel Charles W Thompson the Democratic congressman from the fifth district Wadsworth a war veteran a major on General Harrison's staff is a wealthy sawmill owner who voted for Palmer Buckner and McKinley and refused to take part in the recent Democratic primary claiming to be a Republican now
The state council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics held its public session in Knights of Pythias hall with about 100 members. Alderman Thomas welcomed visitors and stressed Cardinal principles of aiding the sick and orphans as Rev S J Harris spoke, then an executive session followed. Savannah will be well represented at the University of Georgia and the Georgia Tech in Athens and Atlanta as term opens September 17 and a week later respectively.
In Macon Ga today Willie Heath and Miss Nettie Green both of Fitzgerald Ga were taken in on a telegraphic warrant. Heath aged about twenty two faces kidnaping or enticing the 16 year old girl from her home. Heath’s real name is said to be Thomas Jackson Heath and he is said to be a news butcher on the Georgia Southern and Florida railway. The girl appears childish but bright and pretty. Heath’s wife reportedly left him two months ago and he now resides in Cordele.
Madison Ga September 9 Special The election of Hon R L Peacock as ordinary of Morgan County fills the unexpired term of T B Baldwin. The Braswell fund, custodial by the office, has grown from 10000 then 5000 gifts to nearly 77000, with safe investments including 200 shares in the Georgia railroad The ordinary must bond for 85000 and Peacock, a respected citizen, has done so and takes office to safeguard the indigent orphans per Benjamin Braswell will.
Miss Green tells police in Fitzgerald her fiancé Heath persuaded her to elope to Macon after they visited church. They rented rooms, bought furniture, and planned to marry under assumed names, but were stopped in East Macon. Heath faced possible trial. Miss Green to be returned to her parents. Also notes arrests for car burglary at Central railroad and the funeral of Mrs Julia Smith in Vineville with details on her family.
Birmingham on September 16 hosts Alabama Republicans first state convention since the new constitution. W W Wellman of Huntsville named state GOP chair with headquarters at the Hilton. Senator J C Pritchard of North Carolina to address. Several district conventions follow. expected nominations in about five of nine districts.
Athens Ga September 9 Special The opening of Lucy Cobb Institute tomorrow morning will be the most auspicious in its history Dormitory space is exhausted yet accommodations are arranged for the mother of Miss Clara Smith of Macon A Bible Conference of four days at Mulberry Street Methodist church hopes to energize church work with lectures by prominent Georgians including Bishops Candler and Hoss and doctors Tigert Byrd Lovett McGehee Pinson Hinton Scruggs Roberts and others Discussions will cover Missions Education Temperance Apologetics Revival Holy Spirit and Higher Life The article also notes visits and preparations by local officials and teachers and lists several new faculty members and incoming students.
Cartersville Ga September 9 Special In the case of Major Charles H Smith known as Bill Arp there is no immediate alarm though Dr W P Nicholson of Atlanta was summoned via Dr Ralph Smith of Jacksonville Fla arriving this morning Dr Nicholson stated the trouble may be weakness of the heart part of the heart is hardened and likely to cause trouble any time He is 76 and still vital cheerful and doing well He cannot lay down and rests in a chair His neighbors who love him are anxious about his condition Abbattichio Boston September 9 Manager Buckenberger signed Abbattichio of the Nashville team.
The petition by Allen Miles Cullinane and Arkwright seeks incorporation of Aller Miles Company for twenty years with capital stock of 400 000 dollars, up to 5 million future increases, and broad rights to buy sell make and deal in hides furs leather and related goods. The company would own tanneries factories and offices in Fulton County Georgia and may borrow, pledge, or mortgage, purchase real or personal property, lend funds, and amend or renew its charter. The petition requests corporate power to issue stock, choose stock types, and expand or reduce capital by majority stockholder vote.
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