Improve RW 6850.00 GE Summary
The note records an improving RW 6850.00 GE with 22.50 million and a total median price of 35.00 in MAD currency.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
4
The note records an improving RW 6850.00 GE with 22.50 million and a total median price of 35.00 in MAD currency.
Judge William R Hammond, candidate for the supreme bench, denies ever supporting McKinley or applying for a federal judgeship under Republican disguise. He says rumors originated from Judge Candler’s supporters and asserts his Democratic loyalty, noting a 1881 card opposing Bryan and a 1900 vote for the regular Democratic ticket. He admits applying for a federal judgeship as a Democrat, not a Republican.
In a Georgia court report, J F Cronin's $10,000 damage suit against the Georgia Railway and Electric Company is dismissed by the plaintiff. Two new suits follow, one by Eva St Clair Cronin for $1,000 and another by J F Cronin for $5,000. Executives in a related case nearing trial involve the Eiseman building wall collapse. Property transfers recorded include deeds and bonds for title across multiple parcels. Political notes mention Maryland district nominees.
Visiting rabbis arrive for the dedication of the new Hebrew temple at the corner of South Pryor and Richardson streets. The ceremony features a full musical program, addresses by rabbis from Atlanta Savannah and Columbus, and a procession of officers and building committee members. Regular services follow tomorrow evening with benediction by Rabbi Isaac Marcu son of Macon.
The era sees a freight locomotive shortage as fall markets approach. Railways add 63,000 cars, push per diem accounting, and seek 20 percent wage rises. Freight orders outpace passenger power with 400 of 600 locomotives ordered last week for freight. Unionized conductors plan a test case for higher pay, led by W W Stafford. Union Pacific opens Denver gateway to Rock Island and Burlington, boosting long-haul traffic west of the Mississippi. Receiverships decline as Interstate Commerce reports smaller holdings and debts. Jacksboro vies to host Louisville and Nashville line, risking grading costs. several rail men visit Atlanta on business. The South and Western Railroad organizes in Bristol amid Seaboard links. Wadley and Mount Vernon extension passes charter.
Ordinary Awtry and Clerk Wood met regarding the bridge over the Chattahoochee at Pace's ferry. Cobb cannot pay its share this year due to jail construction costs, delaying the $7,000 iron main spans with wooden approaches. Fulton waits on Cobb to proceed next year.
Charles Johns of 591 Marietta street was arrested on a cruelty to animals charge after a horse hired to carry a funeral party died on Marietta street near the Exposition cotton mill. Prosecutor C E Thomas claims Johns drove the animal to death. Johns denies causing the death and says the horse was for his aunt’s funeral. The owner plans to present evidence of the horse’s death.
Ten policemen called to quell a disturbance near Fort and Fair streets last night. A small white boy was seriously injured by a stone. an unknown Negro was shot and escaped. another had clothes torn. Special Officer Oscar Swinney fired into the mob to protect his house, drawing fire and arresting two suspects as order was restored.
Mayor Mims and fifteen council members plus City Attorney Megson and City Engineer Clayton met yesterday afternoon to discuss water and sewer bonds in an informal session. Nothing definite was decided and an adjourned meeting is planned for this afternoon at 4. Councillors Woodward Longino Welch Terry Laatte Beck Lewis Key Garrett Fincher Harwell Winn Kontz Glass Hill attended, with Councilman Wink chosen to preside.
Weather report from various stations shows highest temperature and lowest temperature with mean and normal values. Precipitation recorded in the past 24 hours. Measures excess since the 1st of the month and deficiency since January.
Cattle receipts near 5000 with 4800 Texans among the mix. native and export steers steady to strong, dressed beef and butcher steers 4.65 to 7.60, stockers 3.48 to 4.40, cows and heifers 2.25 to 5.60, calves 4.25 to 7.25. Hog receipts around 600 with prices 7.10 to 7.90. sheep receipts 2500 with native lambs 4.25, wethers 3.75, and stockers 3.50 to 3.60. Texan yearlings 3.60.
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